“340 estudios” is a good place to record…and Tony Jara gives you what you ask. You first have to open the gates….walk through the hall…and then enter the chamber. The intention was to prepare the listener for the violence that is coming. And then I recorded the vocals…and backing vocals…and then the first track Mortem Prima Lex…a weird sick and dark introduction to the depths of the underworld…that has keyboards….acoustic guitars, phantasmagoric backing vocals…and other elements. All the instruments together…we did that in a few hours. Master of Cruelty: Well…it was a very easy way to record indeed. What was the recording process like at this new studio, and were there any elements you approached differently this time around? TO: This time around you recorded in 340 Studios, whereas the debut was recorded at Las Palmeras Studios. Aldebaran” ( Nidaros Desecration/ex Evil Force) is now playing bass…he was with us in “Necroblasphemy IX”, the traditional underground concert where we presented ‘Archaic Visions of the Underworld’…and now he will play in Ciudad del Este with us on 10/12 and with Mystifier on 17/12…everything is going great up to this moment. Now…he is dealing with some personal issues and I don’t know for sure if he will continue in MOC. Of course he recorded the second album, and played live rituals several times. Master of Cruelty (A.G.V): Best Regards from the land of Paraguay!!!!Where darkness dwells in putridity, listening to Mausoleum (Bra) in this moment and drinking some cold tereré!!!Well….”Vomitor” plays with me in a band called Diagonal de Sangre and Nidaros Desecration….so…I knew him years ago. How did he become a member of the band and what made him the right choice? In the time that passed between ‘Spit on the Holy Grail’ and ‘Archaic Visions of the Underworld’, you brought in new bassist Vomitor. Transcending Obscurity (Chris Dahlberg): Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions. Check out the music alongside an interview with vocalist/lead guitarist A.G.V, and based on his long list of recommendations below it sounds like I should do some more exploring into the Paraguayan metal scene. Fans of everything from raw South American black/thrash to slower, epic black metal a la Varathron won’t want to miss out on Master of Cruelty’s sophomore full length, as they’re one of the most promising groups I’ve heard from the region in recent memory. ‘Archaic Visions of the Underworld’ is out on vinyl from Blood Harvest Records November 25 th, with CD available from Deathrash Armageddon. Vocalist A.G.V delivers a raspier scream that hangs over the recording with an ominous, ghastly presence, and that’s another element that puts this record over the top. What’s continued to draw me back to the album are the melodies that creep into each song, as that raw, old-school base is layered with eerie melodies that make Master of Cruelty more dynamic than some of their peers. The songwriting is at an entirely different level than most of the other bands of this ilk, as the instrumentals might go from a fast paced old-school attack over to some slower, brooding moments that let the atmosphere build. From that point on Master of Cruelty launches into their attack and doesn’t look back, and their particular blend of black, death, and thrash incorporates a lot of familiar elements without feeling generic. It’s a great way to start things off, and with how often intro tracks feel like throwaway material to me it was exciting to find one that builds the atmosphere of the record and proves to be thoroughly engaging. ‘Archaic Visions of the Underworld’ begins with Mortem Prima Lex, a soft intro that uses haunting melodies and whispered vocals in a way that feels like it’s leading you to the gates of Hell and the unknown.
Today we’re premiering the record in its entirety, and it’s one of the better examples of the level of talent that can be found in South American metal.
It has been four years since Master of Cruelty’s last full length, though they’ve had some splits and an EP in between. They’ve saved one of their best efforts for the tail end of the year though, as November 25 th will see the release of ‘Archaic Visions of the Underworld’ on vinyl, the second full length from Paraguayan black/death/thrash band Master of Cruelty (CD is being handled by Deathrash Armageddon).
One of the elements I like the most about the label is their emphasis on South American metal, as their reissues and other releases bring material my way that I might have missed otherwise. Blood Harvest Records has had a fantastic roster of releases this year, many of which we’ve been lucky enough to premiere in recent months.
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