THE SEED - FROM NOWHERE TO NO ONE
INDEPENDENT
Metal To Infinity
This time we take a trip to
Spain, more specifically Madrid, to introduce you all to a band named The Seed.
Early 2006, a few guys wanted to set up a band influenced by Metal music from
the 80’s / 90’s in the vein of Pantera, Slayer, Sepultura and more.
All legends of Metal actually so The Seed had a lot to practise to become
as big is them but I guess that was not the main point to focus on. Starting a
band, well it’s always good to have some idols in mind where you can take the
inspirations from, right! And so these Spanish lads did – first demo
“Demonsterations” popped up in 2007, shortly after the band had to deal with
line-up problems. The fact that guys leaving the ranks after a while – well,
we heard this story so many times before but that’s the way it goes. To loose
a fight does not mean that you’ll loose the war so stand strong and look
forward, in this case the hunt for new members and rebuild a new line-up seem
mainly important. The Seed seems to succeed in their search for new blood –
new guys entered the ranks and with united forces, they were ready to records
their debut album “From Nowhere To No One”, an independent output with 12
songs on the list to enjoy.
The Seed brings on Thrash
Metal with a modern edge – I hear influences from late Pantera, Fear Factory,
Machine Head,… also late Slayer / Metallica lingers on in my mind. Globally
seen, nothing wrong taking inspirations from these legends – I’m a fan of
them also (since their early days of existence actually) but have to admit that
when years passed by, my complete interest in these Metal giants faded away in
some ways. So, I’d like to make my standpoint clear and say that I mostly like
them such as they played back in the eighties period – in full force with no
compromises.
The Seed’s way of Metal
can be described as so called modern Thrash Metal with excellent, groovy (sometimes
doomy) riffs and flashing guitar works which is obviously the strongest
trademark of the band. When the pedal Is going down straight to the Metal, you
better start gasping for air… headbangers are warned by now! Drummer in charge
kills with a devastating way of using the bass drums – sometimes it goes fast
or should I say raging fast! Furious / aggressive vocals to the extreme, this
guy screams from the top of his lungs and fits totally with this type of Metal
music. About the guest appearance of Dave Rotten from Avulsed – every now and
than, he pops up like a demon from hell spitting flame and fire offering death
grunts. Another guess musician is Baphomet’s David Lopez on bass guitar.
The song structures as well
as the production of “From Nowhere To No One” deserve a big applause –
each song has a different character so you won’t be bored for sure. They
goddamn know very well when it’s time to deliver a furious (burst out) – it
happens several times so better be prepared for the attack! Songs that really
deserves a check up are: ‘Antihuman Brigade’, ‘Dead Seed’, ‘Remorse’
(partial calm with awesome outbursts) and ‘Bay
Of Fools’.
According to me, “From Nowhere To No One”
can survive the nowadays stream of Thrash Metal. I’ve heard a bunch of good
Metal musicians with a strong attitude and clear vision of what they want
precisely. Nothing to do with old school Thrash Metal, this is ‘another’
breed of modern Thrash which is not my favourite alley honestly but I still had
a great time listening to The Seed’s debut album. They got the balls and
straight spirit to go on – hope they catch a record deal soon, they deserve it!
http://www.myspace.com/theseedmusica
My Points: 83 / 100 (Review by Stefan)