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In Philly this weekend: SIL VETH with JAVELINA, THE CLAW, HATCHETFACE

Hosted By: Sil Veth
When: Apr 19, 2008 7:00 PM
Where: The Khyber
56 S. Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|39 19106
United States
Description:
Sil Veth

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Still have few tickets for the sold out Pagan Fest 4.28.08 stop at Jaxx

If you see a paypal button on our profile for that show, use it to order them.

See ya there!

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Ontario tour in the works

Rejoice northern warriors - we have three stops booked in mid June around Toronto and several more in the works for Montreal area..

Jun 12 @ Casbah in Hamilton, Ontario
Jun 13 @ Savage in Toronto, Ontario
Jun 14 @ Wei Gehts Amigos in Newcastle, Ontario

If you’re as excited about this as we are, you can thank our fellow folk-metallers at Bolero who have been very generous and hard-working in making this possible.

Stay tuned for more news, otherwise we may just storm around your neck of the woods before you know it!

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"Sil Veth = Martriden + Cormorant + old Dissection" Slugmag.com review

"Sil Veth The Elemental EP 8th Sphere Records Street: 12.18 Sil Veth = Martriden + Cormorant + old Dissection This is a band from Pennsylvania whom I've heard nothing about, but fully expect to see and hear about more of in the future. This EP they've released is a completely interesting and diverse 25 minutes of metal that crosses over several genres but manages to retain its freshness after several listens. While the band predominantly plays a melodic black-metal style, they certainly have no problem tip-toeing into the tides of death metal or even progressive metal a la Opeth or Martriden. What works for me most about this album is the guitar work and how both players intertwine melodies. A good example of this would be in "Storm," where there are several moments of head-spinning melodic awesome which build into some very crushing, crunchy hooks and crescendos. It's really exciting to come across a new band this good at songwriting, and I'm excited for their future."

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"...Very Impressive.. don’t hold back on the blast beats.." John Meyer @ music-reviewer.com

"It is always interesting to hear a band in their sapling state, when their musical efforts are as fresh to them, as they are to the listener. There are no expectations or preconceptions about the album before you hear it, only initial reactions and possible potential. This is the case with Sil Veth's debut five track EP, The Elemental. The album shows a talented group of musicians, with vast potential. The Elemental delivers what any fan of Death/Black Metal wants in a band, tight fast musicianship, and a snarling vocalist. Sil Veth is able to show off their musical diversity through melodic interludes, which give the listener a break from the viscous guitar work that makes up the majority of the EP.

Recorded at frontman/guitarist Alex Merek's home studio, The Elemental provides a raw introduction to Philadelphia-based Sil Veth. The low production value will not be terribly noticed to the average Black Metal fan, as many bands in this genre keep costs low. The album could do with some re-mastering, as at times, the bass drum overpowers the rest of the instruments, and the backing vocals are barely audible.

Musically The Elemental is quite impressive. The guitar riffs are well constructed, and well played by Merek and partner guitar player Pat Shea. To be perfectly blunt, these guys can shred. Ruston Grosse's drum work is solid throughout the album, providing a strong backbone as Merek and Shea weave through blistering guitar riffs, and melodic interludes. If anything, Grosse holds back on the blast beats a bit too much for my liking.

Lyrically Merek sings of personal struggle, depression, and battling personal demons through the guise of medieval times. Personally, I am not huge on medieval times-based lyrics. There is some decent imagery in the lyrics, but overall, Merek seems to be trying too hard to be poetic. Also, while Merek's voice works well over the heavier parts to the songs, it proves to be a bit much during the melodic interludes, as illustrated during the opening track, Stone Gazer. Perhaps for this reason, I feel The Elemental's closing, instrumental track, Upon the Sand, to be the album's strongest.

Overall The Elemental is a very impressive first effort for Sil Veth. No band gets it perfect on the first try, and they show nothing but potential for future efforts. I look forward to a follow-up, to see how they mature as a band."

-John Meyer

Click here to read this review on music-reviewer.com

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"My gums are bleeding" Elemental review in Aiding & Abetting magazine

Sil Veth The Elemental (8th Sphere)

Black metal from Philadelphia. What is the world coming to? I dunno, but I liked this a lot. Perhaps that's because no one is sending me much of this kinda stuff, but I think it has more to do with the solid (if manic) execution by the band. The production has left just enough power (black metal is notoriously weak on the bottom end) to kick some serious ass. My gums are bleeding.

Click here: A&A 293 reviews, February 2008

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Insidious Descrepancy/Embryonic Devourment in Philly in March!

Hosted By: Pure Death Productions
When: 11/03/2008
Where: The Manhattan Room
15 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|39 19125
United States
Description:
Pure Death Productions

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Sil Veth in your iTunes!

As some of you already know, our debut release is now available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Sony Connect and even GroupieTunes!

Unless, of course, they lied to us...

..Anyhow, if you already subscribe to any of these services, listening to your favourite Sil Veth songs through them may just help us pay for those drumsticks, guitar strings and condoms we're always running low on...

So yeah - thanks for all the kind words and snappy comments!

Stay tuned for our new album this spring!

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Sil Veth with Ensiferum, Tyr, Turisas, Eluveitie @ Jaxx in April

Sil Veth is confirmed for 4.28.08 PaganFest show at Jaxx with Ensiferum, Tyr, Turisas, Eluveitie.

We can't believe it either. This show is almost sold out already, be sure to get your tickets soon!

If you need a ride from and back to Philly - hit us up - we're chartering a bus full of folk metal fanatics

On this show we will be unveiling never before heard material from the new album and tour only merchandise.

Click below for tickets, directions and more info:



See you there!

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