:: CRIMSON FALLS – NEWS UPDATE ::
:: SHOWTIME ::
2006 was a great year for us with the release of our first full length ‘The True Face Of Human Nature’ on Shiver Records and a whole bunch of live shows throughout the country. In 2007 we are going to focus on more live mayhem and writing new material. We already played our first shows this year in Tilburg (Hol) and Brugge. Some
live footage of this last show can be seen on our myspace account, so be sure to check that out:
www.myspace.com/crimsonfalls
We hope to see a lot of you on the following shows:
02.02.2007 Bemdcafé, Arendonk, Belgium – with: Sickened,…
03.02.2007 Metro Deathfest, Panningen, Holland – with: Lengtche, Drowning…
09.02.2007 Chaos Session, Bierstubbe, Tournai, Belgium – with: 37 Stabwoundz, Resistance…
10.02.2007 Babycore II, Babylon, Woerden, Holland – with: 37 Stabwoundz, Resistance…
17.02.2007 Metalnight, JH De Closjard, Torhout, Belgium – with: Dedicted, Always Fallen…
15.03.2007 Frontline, Gent, Belgium – with: The Dying, Always Fallen…
16.03.2007 Ranch Blue Jeans, Ravels, Belgium – with: tbc
24.03.2007 De Box, Boxmeer, Holland – with: All Heads Rise…
07.04.2007 Dynamo, Eindhoven, Holland – with: Misery Speaks, Instil
13.04.2007 Circle Of Fire, De Looierij, Aalst, Belgium – with: Spoil Engine, Omerta…
13.04.2007 Bo’s Birthday Bash, Oemtata, Ertvelde, Belgium – with: Suhrim, Leptotrichia
14.04.2007 De Lintfabriek, Kontich, Belgium – with: The Breathing Process, Alienacja…
20.04.2007 Panddemonium, Antwerpen, Belgium – with: Pulverize
26.05.2007 Metalnight, JH Den Tap, Kuurne, Belgium – with: In-Quest, Thurisaz…
14.07.2007 Gentse Feesten, Frontline, Gent, Belgium – with Suhrim, Fleshmould…
More to come in the next weeks. We hope to get our hands on more shows outside Belgium. Holland is going quite good and we will do a small UK-tour in July with our friends in Defcon (
www.myspace.com/defconkillzone).
:: REVIEWS ::
Meanwhile our debut full length is getting awesome reviews.:
ROCK TRIBUNE (Metal Magazine, Belgium)
Het Belgische metalen landschap heeft er lange tijd niet al te best uitgezien. De laatste tijd lijkt er een kentering te komen met heel wat talentvolle bands die eindelijk eens verder durven kijken dan hun eigen kerktoren. Eén van de absolute leiders van die nieuwe trend is het Kempense Crimson Falls. De uitstekende mini “Ruins 2k5” klonk al veelbelovend. Hun eerste full “The True Face Of Human Nature” is echter meer dan een serieuze stap voorwaarts. Muzikaal moeten deze sympathieke jongens niet onder doen voor Amerikaanse genregenoten als All Shall Perish en oude Lamb Of God. Waar vele bands tegenwoordig meer aanleunen bij metalcore dan bij death metal is het bij Crimson Falls net anders om. Voor vrolijke meezingrefreintjes ben je aan het verkeerde adres. Eerlijk bruut geweld krijg je des te meer. Het is goed te horen dat de roots van deze gasten in de Amerikaanse death metal van begin jaren negentig liggen met toonaangevende maar schromelijk onderschatte bands als Suffocation en Immolation. Het complexe drumwerk van Sigi Loots verraadt dan weer wat Meshuggah invloeden. Ook in het aparte soleerwerk van de gitaartandem Ringo Van Dingenen en Kristof Damen komen die invloeden trouwens bovendrijven. Een absolute meerwaarde zijn ook de geschiedkundige en maatschappijkritische teksten waarbij vooral het tussendoortje “In Flanders Fields” en het daarop verder bouwende “We Are The Dead” voor kippenvel zorgen. Elke tekst is voorzien van een woordje uitleg zodat er geen twijfel kan bestaan over de boodschap die er achter schuilt. De West-Vlaming Wim Jacobs houdt de aandacht tot de laatste minuut vast met zijn veelzijdige strot die van fluisteren over schreeuwen naar grunten gaat. Ook live zorgen deze gasten voor wilde taferelen. Kortom, een doorbraak is een kwestie van tijd. Benieuwd tot wat Crimson Falls in de toekomst nog in staat is. (Steven Demey)
Score: 90/100
Source: Rock Tribune 12/2006 (December)
METAL TEAM UK (Metal E-Zine, UK)
Man, this is a totally engrossing hardcore infused molten slab of Belgian deathened metal. Of course, when anyone speaks about Belgian metal, chances are that sooner or later they’re going to mention Aborted, who are certainly the most famous Flemish metal export. It seems as though finally, Sven and co. have an outfit that can rival them in terms of sheer intensity and drop-jaw heaviness. The comparison isn’t without reason either – though this is a far less Carcass influenced record, and more a reflection of the modern ultra-polished yet still undeniably polished death metal in the Polish vein, it does feature Sven on “Controle Alt Delete”.
In purely aesthetic terms, the CD inlay really does require first mention. This is a plush, slickly professional booklet, complete with full colour photos of the band and full lyrics. More than that though, in a style similar to a personal favourite of mine, Vaders De Profundis, the band write their thoughts on the meaning of the lyrics and what influenced them to write the songs. This might conceivably be a distraction for the music purists among you, but personally I find that the extra insight it provides into the tracks adds an extra dimension to the dizzying, brutal sound.
The music is ultra tight, catchy without being any less heavy, and possesses an awesome bottom end. This is death metal, no doubt, but with an undeniable hardcore influence. There are slow breakdowns and tangential riffing to compete with the screaming guitars and typically extreme vocals, and yet you’re never left with the impression that these are anything other than subtle influences, which suits an avowed –core phobic like me fine! Sigi Loots has a fine grasp of death metal drumming, Ringo and Kristen alternate between muscular riffing and spiralling, acute tones, while Maarten provides a powerful bass line that impels proceedings much like belt-fed mortar fire. Wim has a hoarse, coarse vocal attack that alternates between a scream and guttural bellowing. Lyrically, the band veer from the gore and splatter of their peers, tending towards messages of positivity and freedom from technical devices, to particularly thoughtful treatments of the first world war. Stirring stuff, to be sure, and much better than a band that has seemingly come from nowhere has any right to be. Are they destined for the big time? In terms of musical merit, with a little tightening of the song writing, they surely deserve to have a much higher profile. A band to look out for. (Chris Davison)
Score: no score given
Source: http://www.metalteamuk.net/cdreviews-crimsonfalls.htm
THE METAL FORGE (Metal E-Zine, Australia)
I think my ears are still bleeding. Belgium’s Crimson Falls are the kind of metalcore / death metal band that I like; the type that actually don’t use a lot of metalcore at all. Their sound is like an ugly cross between the calculated rhythms of Fear Factory, the sonic chaos of Dillinger Escape Plan and the general brutality of any number of death metal bands. In fact, it is quite unfair to label the band as metalcore as many have done. I was aware of this label well before I actually heard this and was instantly sceptical of what I was about to hear. Put simply, The True Face of Human Nature gave my ears a pounding like they hadn’t had for some time. Aside from a couple of songs that stray, the entire album is an example of pure musical heaviness. It is cold, dark and brutal. There are no two ways about it; this is not metalcore, deathcore or any other kind of core. At least not in any way you have heard it before. There is much to like about this album including an assortment of interesting time signatures, frenetic riffing, blistering drums and one of the best vocal performances I have heard in some time. Vocalist Wim has an amazing vocal range that can stretch from a guttural, death metal growl to a bowel shaking scream. Backing up all of this chaotic instrumentation are extremely strong compositions that twist and turn and never let up or seem to get boring, with perhaps the only exception being In Flanders Fields which consists of generally soft guitars with pounding drums and a monologue of a Poem by Major John McCrae which was written during World War I in 1915 about the first battle of Ypres and the death of his friend Lieutenant Helmer. Overall I was extremely impressed and surprised by Crimson Falls’ first full length release. The band has a maturity that others can only dream of and they have achieved it within their relatively short three or four years of existence. They have set a very high benchmark for their follow up release and I can’t wait to hear what they have in store for us. (Michael O'Brien)
Score: 4/5
Source: http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.ph ... nt&id=1057
VAMPIRE MAGAZINE (Metal E-Zine, Holland)
In my previous review on Crimson Falls I was quite astonished about the quality and maturity of their last effort, entitled “Ruins 2K5”. I also predicted the next release would be a real killer and it seems like our Belgian friends have delivered the goods on their first full length, called “The True Face Of Human Nature”... Just after hearing the first few seconds you simply know that you are listening to a very mature and solid debut album. Crimson Falls stands for high quality deathcore which shines through in masterfully crafted compositions like “Erase All Fear”, “Controle Alt Delete”, “Martyr vs Terrorist”, “Poetry For The Scum”, “We Are The Dead” and “Book Of Memories”. Every track is a true rollercoaster of dynamics, heavy grooves and cunningly placed breaks which should make even the most demanding listener drool of sheer pleasure. The music reminds at times of fellow countrymen In-Quest, however the hardcore roots of Crimson Falls make the difference here. “The True Face Of Human Nature” has tons of dynamics and variation to offer, which, in combination with the aforementioned clever compositions, makes it a very enjoyable listening experience. The production is simply flawless, making the album a true killer. What can I say? Crimson Falls have delivered a very mature and impresse debute album, worthy of your respect and admiration. Well done, gentlemen! (Raymond Westland)
Score: no score given
Source: http://www.vampire-magazine.com/article.php?aid=42654
More reviews can be found on our forum:
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http://www.crimsonfalls.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275 (Australia, Belgium, Germany)
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http://www.crimsonfalls.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=305 (Holland, UK, USA, France…)
:: INTERVIEWS ::
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