Chris Hathcock of THE RETICENT has returned to the realm of extreme music in the form of black metal project, ZEROMUS. In the vein of bands such as Gorgoroth and Dark Funeral, ZEROMUS is a straight forward and grim expression of aggression.
"I just needed to do something different. The Reticent offers me a lot of emotional release but sometimes you need to just be outright hostile. Rather than sing you just want to scream with as much hatred as you can muster. I love bands like Gorgoroth for their intensity, aggression, and disregard. This is just my diversion to create and release that hostility and have some fun."
Hathcock said he plans to release an album with ZEROMUS. An EP titled The Four Fiends is in the works but release may be delayed due to his work with THE RETICENT. Two demo tracks have been posted on Reverbnation of the band and can be found at reverbnation.com/zeromus.
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Showing posts with label THE RETICENT. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
THE RETICENT Mastermind Starts Black Metal Project
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
THE RETICENT Announces New Members, Free EP and New Full-Length
A lot is brewing in the world of THE RETICENT, including new members added to the live line-up, a free EP and the next full-length. Details can be found below.
Recently, THE RETICENT recruited former ORACLEguitarist Robert Kerns as the new resident lead guitarist. This has allowed the band to return to the stage and begin playing some select live dates. Show updates can be found at the band's Facebook Page.
Fans of the band were quite excited to hear from mastermind Chris Hathcock that there are not one but two albums in the works this year. The first is an EP of unique interpretations of some yet to be disclosed cover songs. The EP will be titled Artifice and will be made available for free via download through the Heaven & Hell Records' website for a limited time. Said Hathcock, "I wanted to do something where I could explore some lesser known songs I enjoy and take some more well known songs and rearrange them. I'm not at all interested in covering bands that The Reticent is already compared to nor covering anything that is already in the 'progressive' sphere. It's far more interesting to step away from expectation and explore, in my opinion. I think a lot of people will be surprised by some of the tracks on the album and hopefully they won't be too awful to listen to."
Artifice will be recorded this Spring with a late Spring or early Summer release.
Hathcock also gave a lot of insight into the anxiously awaited fourth full-length follow-up to the well-received Le Temps Detruit Tout. "In many ways this will be the angriest The Reticent has ever sounded and in some ways the most sorrowful. A better way to put it is that it will be the most honest and exposed I've ever been."
The album, titled Chronology Of My Disgrace, is set to be a concept album in which every song revolves around a single narrative which is aimed to give the listener a ride along a very revealing and personal journey. Due to the amount of material to complete this vision, the release may very well end up as a double-length CD.
When asked about the album, Hathcock said, "It is the next step in the evolution of this band. That's not to say it will be great but it will be different. It will be much heavier than the last album while also being more honest and sorrowful. Elements of jazz and experimental music will be there right along with elements of death metal, prog rock, etc. So hopefully it will be if nothing else a dynamic listen. But don't listen to me, artists are terrible judges of their own work." Hathcock plans to head to the studio to begin work on Chronology Of My Disgrace this summer with a release next winter.
Earlier this year, Hathcock received fan submitted questions about his influences, recording process, among many other topics. His answers were posted via a series ofYouTube videos, part one is linked below.
Hathcock commented, "Some long-winded answers at way too late an hour from your least favorite mediocre musician. All the questions were collected via Facebook and are reproduced verbatim. If your question did not get answered, don't worry. Due to the amount, the interview was broken into a few parts. Thanks to everyone that helped in this."
THE RETICENT Fan Q & A Part 1.
Friday, December 14, 2012
THE RETICENT Releases Video For "With Folded Arms"
Charlotte, NC progressive metal act THE RETICENT has released a video for the track "With Folded Arms" taken from Le Temps Detruit Tout, which was released in May of this year on Heaven and Hell Records.
The song and video both serve as a tribute to the life and work of noted contrarian and self-described antitheist Christopher Hitchens, whose career of critique, debate, and authorship spanned four decades. THE RETICENT mastermind Chris Hathcock had the following to say about Hitchens and the video made in his honor,
"I found in Christopher Hitchens much the same inspiration I have found in many of my favorite musicians and composers. Hearing him speak or reading his work always stirred me and captivated me. And it is not necessarily the case that he informed my worldview as much as he lead me to my deep love of debate and open discourse of ideas. With my last album, and particularly with the song specifically dedicated to him ("With Folded Arms"), I wanted to pay tribute and give my honorarium. While most tribute songs are about the person or their life or the impact that person had on their life, I didn't want to go down that road. I'm just a nobody, who cares how Hitch affected me? I wanted my song to be perhaps an interpretation of him via ideas. Arguments and critique. Which does not rob the song of emotion in my opinion. To the contrary, I feel it is infused with even more because I am discussing ideas that are bigger than me rather than my own experiences as I have done in the past. Though I know it falls short by a mile of Christopher Hitchens' genius, I still wanted to say goodbye in my own way."
The video for "With Folded Arms" has been posted at this location.
On May 29th Heaven and Hell Records released the follow-up to THE RETICENT's 2008 album Amor Mortem Mei Erit. As multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sole member behind THE RETICENT, Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock has created yet another beautifully conceived opus in Le Temps Detruit Tout. It is one that delves further into the progressive mind and soul of THE RETICENT; an intelligently crafted album that will certainly challenge the listener both intellectually and emotionally. Hathcock has gone beyond the current boundaries of progressive metal and delivered what is sure to become a classic of the genre.
Monday, May 28, 2012
THE RETICENT streams "Le Temps Detruit Tout" In Its Entirety; Album Out Tomorrow
GuitarWorld.com has teamed with Heaven and Hell Records for an exclusive stream of THE RETICENT's newest release, Le Temps Detruit Tout, in its entirety. Click here to check out the masterpiece that is Le Temps Detruit Tout.
On May 29th Heaven and Hell Records will release the much anticipated follow-up to THE RETICENT's 2008 album Amor Mortem Mei Erit. As multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sole member behind THE RETICENT, Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock has created yet another beautifully conceived opus in Le Temps Detruit Tout. It is one that delves further into the progressive mind and soul of THE RETICENT; an intelligently crafted album that will certainly challenge the listener both intellectually and emotionally. Hathcock has gone beyond the current boundaries of progressive metal and delivered what is sure to become a classic of the genre.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be purchased at this location and at thereticent.bigcartel.com.
On May 29th Heaven and Hell Records will release the much anticipated follow-up to THE RETICENT's 2008 album Amor Mortem Mei Erit. As multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sole member behind THE RETICENT, Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock has created yet another beautifully conceived opus in Le Temps Detruit Tout. It is one that delves further into the progressive mind and soul of THE RETICENT; an intelligently crafted album that will certainly challenge the listener both intellectually and emotionally. Hathcock has gone beyond the current boundaries of progressive metal and delivered what is sure to become a classic of the genre.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be purchased at this location and at thereticent.bigcartel.com.
Le Temps Detruit Tout Cover Art &Track Listing:
01. Nihil
02. In Pursuit of Redemption
03. Mutually Assured Destruction
04. Enemy
05. Lie to Me
06. Silence
07. Le Tenia
08. Patience
09. Nihil Ex Nihilo
bonus tracks:
10. With Folded Arms
12. Losing My Religion
Monday, May 14, 2012
THE RETICENT's Chris Hathcock Denounces North Carolina's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
THE RETICENT's Chris Hathcock recently denounced the May 8th passage of Amendment One, North Carolina's constitutional amendment prohibiting the legal recognition of domestic unions, including same-sex marriages. The amendment, which has made North Carolina a national focal point for the issue, defines marriage as solely a union between a man and a woman, and expands an existing North Carolina law banning gay marriage. Hathcock posted the following statement on THE RETICENT's Facebook page.
"The Reticent is collectively disappointed in North Carolina's passage of an exclusivist, misguided, and ill-informed piece of legislature today. The mind reels. It is all too clear what really fueled those voters that checked "For" which is terribly disheartening. Billy Graham took out an ad in 14 NC newspapers proclaiming his support and we quote him: "The Bible is clear...". Alright, then we would like to posit the following as other examples of marriage found in that text:"
In response to reactions from Facebook posts about the statement, Hatchcock went on to write: "The anger and vitriol on all sides of the current debate in our home state and country is troubling to us. And further we do not want to entertain any further debate on our page because all we want to do is make music. The thing that is most staggering and regretful in all of this is that it seems we as a people cannot have an earnest discussion about this."
"The Reticent is collectively disappointed in North Carolina's passage of an exclusivist, misguided, and ill-informed piece of legislature today. The mind reels. It is all too clear what really fueled those voters that checked "For" which is terribly disheartening. Billy Graham took out an ad in 14 NC newspapers proclaiming his support and we quote him: "The Bible is clear...". Alright, then we would like to posit the following as other examples of marriage found in that text:"
In response to reactions from Facebook posts about the statement, Hatchcock went on to write: "The anger and vitriol on all sides of the current debate in our home state and country is troubling to us. And further we do not want to entertain any further debate on our page because all we want to do is make music. The thing that is most staggering and regretful in all of this is that it seems we as a people cannot have an earnest discussion about this."
On May 29th Heaven and Hell Records will release the much anticipated follow-up to THE RETICENT's 2008 album Amor Mortem Mei Erit. As multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sole member behind THE RETICENT, Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock has created yet another beautifully conceived opus in Le Temps Detruit Tout. It is one that delves further into the progressive mind and soul of THE RETICENT; an intelligently crafted album that will certainly challenge the listener both intellectually and emotionally. Hathcock has gone beyond the current boundaries of progressive metal and delivered what is sure to become a classic of the genre.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be pre-ordered at this location.
Check out these promotional videos for Le Temps Detruit Tout.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be pre-ordered at this location.
Check out these promotional videos for Le Temps Detruit Tout.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Heaven and Hell Records to Release THE RETICENT's Le Temps Detruit Tout on May 29th
On May 29th Heaven and Hell Records will release the much anticipated follow-up to THE RETICENT's 2008 album Amor Mortem Mei Erit. As multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sole member behind THE RETICENT, Chris "Mordrid" Hathcock has created yet another beautifully conceived opus in Le Temps Detruit Tout. It is one that delves further into the progressive mind and soul of THE RETICENT; an intelligently crafted album that will certainly challenge the listener both intellectually and emotionally. Hathcock has gone beyond the current boundaries of progressive metal and delivered what is sure to become a classic of the genre.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be pre-ordered at this location.
Below can be checked out two promotional videos for Le Temps Detruit Tout.
Le Temps Detruit Tout is unequivocally recommended for fans of Opeth, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Riverside, Porcupine Tree, Katatonia, Cynic, Neurosis and similar artists. The album can be pre-ordered at this location.
Below can be checked out two promotional videos for Le Temps Detruit Tout.
Le Temps Detruit Tout Cover Art &Track Listing:
01. Nihil
02. In Pursuit of Redemption
03. Mutually Assured Destruction
04. Enemy
05. Lie to Me
06. Silence
07. Le Tenia
08. Patience
09. Nihil Ex Nihilo
bonus tracks:
10. With Folded Arms
12. Losing My Religion
02. In Pursuit of Redemption
03. Mutually Assured Destruction
04. Enemy
05. Lie to Me
06. Silence
07. Le Tenia
08. Patience
09. Nihil Ex Nihilo
bonus tracks:
10. With Folded Arms
12. Losing My Religion
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