"Im high as hell. Oxycodone, holy shit, I took some for a toothache and Im so awake right now, I just want to run, and have sex, and run, and have sex, and play basketball, and fuck, and get into a fight. Fuck weed, oxycodon is where its at."

generally abstains taking any irreversible steps. Instead, he mostly occupies himself with consistently seeking the ultimate, essential, fabulous meaning in the splendour of the most sublime spiritual output of mankind, currently focusing on metal and progressive rock music, classical literature and philosphy. So far he had been overwhelmed by creations of bands as Lux Occulta, Fleurety, Devil Doll, Yes, Forgotten Silence, Bacamarte, Camel, Sigh, King Crimson, Sculptured, Gentle Giant, Agalloch and more.

“As being conveyed by their musical expression and confirmed by their lyrics and various statements on interviews, Arghoslent's creation attempts to deliver an embodiment of the raw, eroding feeling of constant war and battle. Their manifesto is tinged by obvious proud and nationalistic motives, notably bordering the realms of Fascism and racism. Unfortunately, it seems that the implementation of their stout vision fails to reach a thoroughly satisfying completion, due to several obstacles the band has to face, mostly stemming from their somehow limited compositional, instrumental
and creative skills.

The spinal chord of Arghoslent's music is constructed mostly of elements of basic, traditional thrash metal riffs, rather folky, primitively melodic movements, and old-fashioned harmonized two-note-chord based death metal phrases. All of these are arranged in a way that is exceedingly one-dimensional. Not only that a successful synthesis of the different currents is never achieved; it sounds as if the unison had never been stated as an actual goal of Arghoslent's creation. That is besides, perhaps, a rather lame aspiration of creating a general epic feel within each of the band's different pieces. Alas, the result might sound epic indeed, but on the most banal and foreseen side of the attribute.

The story telling abilities as shown on the output of Arghoslent is an apparition of bluntness and cliché. The only times the band manages to actually interest the listener is in singular, isolated glimpses of semi-creative ideas. These good elements (for example, a nice use of overtones or unique contrapunct twin-guitar melody) are usually not well embedded within the overall quite dull pieces (which, rhythmically and
melodically, present an irritating, exaggerated ideal similarity throughout), and comprise no more than transient, scarce sparks of innovation, amplified mostly by the vast fields of predictable boredom.

Still, one who is an avid fan of the traditional melodic thrashy death genre, especially one who enjoys such releases and willing to pay the price of repetitiveness, will probably find the album mildly entertaining, mostly
due to a certain quality that is still apparent in some of the melodies, raising from the typical just-below-average general performance to a slightly higher level. However, such a person would also have to keep in
mind the extremely limited instrumental abilities of the band members, which seemingly dictate and affect, not to say actually define, the contents and level of their compositions. This notion is most notable on the guitar work, which seems to totter on the brink of its restricted ability, only barely avoiding the painful dive into the gaping abyss of sheer embarrassment.

In conclusion, Arghoslent do prove the intention of aiming and channeling their creative energies towards the expression of defined, substantial philosophical and ideological views, which is a great starting point. Unfortunately, that promising initial stand of theirs isn't a strong enough stepping stone to compensate for their below mediocre metal performance.”


From Maelstrom Laurent Martini hansofthepants@hotmail.com

“Lastly it seems you imply that if one is to read Hemingway or Caeser that one will appreciate Arghoslent. Well I've read them. I've read many others Camus, Marquez, Seneca, Bogosian, O'Neil and you know what? Your great Arghoslent still sucks. Live with it.

So fuck you very much for your opinion but I could care less about what racist and plblokto (go ahead, look it up! It's ok! use it in your next song!) Virginians have to say.

Laurent

Sent by Roberto Martinelli
giorgio75@hotmail.com

1573 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA

I can agree with you when you say that Tom put way too much thought into that review, certainly much more thought than was necessary for something as
re-hashed and unoriginal as (your band) Arghoslent’s Incorrigible Bigotry. The fact that Tom decides to not be offended by your rampant hate toward his people is something we find pretty remarkable, as a matter of fact. Too bad you can't put yours aside. But that’s fine, because Maelstrom isn’t for you.

Goodbye

From Fallen Yggdrasil 
fallen-yggdrasil@gmx.de


“fuck you, you brain-amutated asshole!”

From chapita_apache@hotmail.com

“La concha de tu madre, la puta que te parió, hacete romper el orto con un poste de luz!!!!!!!!!”

[Tranlsation: Your mother’s cunt, mother fucker, go fuck a lamp post!!!!!]

From loul boulabi
gayblack202002@yahoo.com


“hey, i dont like you and your musicx, you are brutal, sick, homophobic and racists, i spit on you you are only sick beasts”

From gay brandon infobrandon@sinectis.com.ar

“shove the arsenal of glory up your ass”

From Aphazel Of Ancient 
aphazel9@hotmail.com

“And, we have sold over 40.000 CDs in the USA alone since 1994, so if you try to tell me ”everybody” is laughing at us, hmmmm, o.k., at least they’re paying for it !”

From silenius@netcourrier.com


“how does it feel to be a bastard ? (i.e. an american)
N. E.”

From Vampiria Records vampiria_distro@hotmail.com


“Hi,

Sorry but I don't give any support...Vampiria Records don't support this kind of bands and ideology... Baron Von Causatan”

From NY DM newyorkdeathmilitia@yahoo.com

[Note: seems to be an imposter/ex-member, not an actual member]

“You have crossed the line. Expect physical retaliation if you set foot within the tri-state area. We dont like our bands or affiliates to be bothered with. We have sat back and watched your bogus internet activities for quite some time. Either they cease immediately or we send VADM members to your home in Va. to address you personally. Dont say you havent been warned.”