So the Scourge LPs finally arrived and man they're looking and sounding fucking great. There's nothing quite like hearing a vinyl for the first time, it really has like way more character than other formats... I guess it's hard to explain, but it's that feeling you get when you've been looking forward to getting your hands on a record and it finally arrives, and you sit back and enjoy. The Scourge LP is no different, and it was an absolute fucking joy to finally get to listen to this on vinyl!
So the vinyls are here yes, we will also be getting some Okus - Scourge t-shirts in (available in S/M/L/XL) in VERY limited quantities - and I want one for myself so you may get ordering that shit haha.
I was made this when I was on tour and it was fucking
awesome - so I got a hold of the recipe :3 It's basically like a stew, I'd
recommend adding some chilli for an extra kick!
You will need:
seitan or soy protein
mushrooms
onion
garlic
dark (mushroom) soy sauce
caraway
black ground pepper
liquid smoke
soy cream
I really don't know amounts haha because I don't use proper
measurements hahaha
Seitan is better marinated 2-3 hours before in a mixture of soy
sauce with little bit of liquid smoke (if you don't have time you don't have
to, but it taste better :-) )
There should be same amount of onion / mushrooms / seitan.
So put garlic and onion in hot oil, leave till it start to
looks like glass, then add mushrooms and wait approximately 5 minutes.... then
add seitan, soy sauce and mix it for a few seconds.
Add some water, carraway, and pepper and let it boil in
middle heat for 15-20 mins.
I'm personally tasting it after 5 minutes and adding soy
sauce/liquid smoke/ pepper/caraway/salt if needed.
After 15-20 mins (when the mushrooms are done) you switch
off heat and add soy cream and leave 4-5 min.
Then you should be able to serve it!!:-)
Thanks so much to my friend Conair for the recipe!!
Hi guys! Thanks for doing the interview, I really appreciate it!
Hi!
First of all can you tell us who you are and what you do in the band, and one strange fact about another member of the band...
At the moment we are five guys from three different cities - Stockholm(the capital), Gävle and Västerås.
Andreas(guitar) and Magnus(vocals) have been around since the start in 2007 and Joel(drums) + Jimmy(guitar) since 2009. Max(bass) joined us last year.
About the strange fact that is indeed a bit strange, is that Jimmy actually have been casted as a body double in the Swedish crime movie series Johan Falk, doing stuff that Joel Kinnaman can´t do. He also did some screenings in the mid 90´s movie Sökarna.
So, Passiv Dödshjälp translates to Passive Euthanasia. What does this represent from your perspective?
It´s simply a metaphor for a broken heart. About how endings almost feels like if somebody is killing you (mentally).
Overall, you have a very melodic and heavy crust sound which has been quite consistent. What are your influences, and what bands are you listening to at the moment?
Shit, that´s a though one but most of us are very into death and black metal. The whole thing about the melodies(that first were inspired by the local band Meleeh) were to provoke the crust punk elitist. You know, if it´s too well played and not with a shitty sound you quickly can become a target. Pretty funny, I mean in a scene that claim themselves to represent unity and not shallow boundaries. Even a "not enough" patched jacket can make people look down at you, no matter how important lyrics you write.
Tecken på idioti has just been released on Phobia Records (it's sounding fucking great by the way!) and you guys are ALREADY back in the studio! What are you up to?!
We have recently been in the studio, yes! The plan is to release a 12" split with the German crust punk band Exilent. We are bringing four songs + an intro to the table. Hopefully this piece will get out this fall.
Do you have any plans for touring this year?
No, not actually. We are playing in Sthlm at the Anti Social festival in August and after that I think we are going to chill and start writing for the 4th album. We prefer to get asked for gigs and not to beg for them. There have been some loose talk about an album title "Genom nålar och eld" (English translation: Through Fire and Needles".
What is the best and worst meal you've got when on tour?
The best meal must have been during a show in Hameln, Germany,there was a big veggie BBQ outside and a during the day after we got this big breakfast with various stuff + coffee and such. About the worst meal it´s always in Sweden - mashed tomatoes and dry rice.
Gotta stay classy!
What are your thoughts on the crust/d-beat scene in Sweden at the moment?
70% Elitism, 30% decent people. It´s funny cause it´s true.
Do any of you play in other musical projects?
Yes. Joel plays in Makabert Fynd, Irritation, Kronisk Misantropi, Förgiftad, Slaktrens, Gast and Asylium. haha
Andreas plays in Förgiftad and Kronisk Misantropi. Jimmy does some death metal at the spare time, but nothing too serious.
Max plays in Dobermann Cult.
Thanks so much for the interview guys, hope the release(s!) goes well!
We don't need four words, just two: Straight Fuckin'edge.
What are the ideals behind Torso?
Self-mastery, respect, and the healing powers of the d-beat.
You're playing in England in June, is this part of a bigger
European tour? Any details on this? Will this be your first time in Europe?
K: Yes, this is part of a month long European tour. We
toured Europe in 2013, and we're excited to be heading back.
You have to tell me the back story to your epic pose (the
one with the two girls at the front holding hands and the two guys back to back
in the back!)
J: We didn't invent it we just made it look good.
Can you tell us a bit about the scene in California at the
moment?
G: There are a lot of sick bands in L.A. and The Bay right
now. It's a big scene. Bands to check out: Blazing Eye, The Dark, Fundamental,
No Peace, Odio, Violence, Isotope, Strange Faces, Korossive.
Ethan: Profile
You've been pretty productive with putting out releases. Anything coming in 2016?
K: We will release a 12" EP containing the tracks from
our demo and our 7" in Europe for the tour. New material is in the works,
but likely will not be release by the end of the year.
Thanks so much for the interview, hope to see you at some
point when you're over!
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animals.
