Vasaeleth
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Vasaeleth is a collaboration between Atlanta, Georgia
-based multi-instrumentalist
O.A. and Dallas, Texas
-based drummer
Antinom, members of Legions of Astaroth and Dagon, respectively. Before founding Vasaeleth, O.A. and Antinom have known each other for over six years from their work in other projects. Despite the distance between Georgia and Texas, O.A. and Antinom, ended up performing at common concerts and festivals quite often and have stayed in frequent contact ever since. O.A. and Antinom formed Vasaeleth due to their desires to work with atmospheres and themes not found in their respective other projects. On April 17, 2009 Vasaeleth released a two-track cassette
demo
, simply titled Demo MMIX, which was released through Satanic Skinhead Propaganda in a limited edition of 200 handnumbered copies. The demo featured on it the songs "Figures of Chained Spirits" and "Adorned and Iridescent". These were the first two songs that O.A. and Antinom recorded as a band and were meant to stand as a sort of "mission statement" for Vasaeleth. The recording of Demo MMIX allowed O.A. and Antinom to map out the direction that Vasaeleth would continue. Originally, O.A. and Antinom had intended on releasing the demo themselves, but, upon hearing it, Satanic Skinhead Propaganda decided to release it. This ensured wider distribution as Demo MMIX received the utmost attention to detail concerning the aesthetic
presentation. The reaction to the demo in the underground
scene was unprecedented as it sold out in a mere six days.
Vasaeleth then recorded the song "Unmanifest" specifically to be included in a 7-inch extended play
(7" EP), as the band wanted to maintain material available for those who could not buy the demo, whose O.A. and Antinom did not expect to be sold out so quickly. The 7" EP titled Adorned & Iridescent was released on January 9, 2010 in a co-operation between Satanic Skinhead Propaganda and Blood Harvest Records. Adorned & Iridescent was limited to 500 copies and featured the songs from Demo MMIX plus the previously unreleased song "Unmanifest". O.A. and Antinom decided to release the 7" EP, because they disliked the idea of the demo being price-gouged
on eBay
or being downloaded
in "poor-quality" compressed formats from blog
s, so the reissue was necessary from their perspective, as well as the medium of vinyl
that was something they were definitely interested in utilizing for Vasaeleth's music (and will continue to do so). Aside from Adorned & Iridescent, Vasaeleth had completed work on its full-length debut studio album
Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin since December 2009. Meanwhile, O.A. and Antinom got in touch with Profound Lore Records
, which signed Vasaeleth. To finish the album, the band worked with Colin Marston
, who mastered the recording. Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin was released on February 16, 2010 through Profund Lore.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
-based multi-instrumentalist
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
O.A. and Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
-based drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Antinom, members of Legions of Astaroth and Dagon, respectively. Before founding Vasaeleth, O.A. and Antinom have known each other for over six years from their work in other projects. Despite the distance between Georgia and Texas, O.A. and Antinom, ended up performing at common concerts and festivals quite often and have stayed in frequent contact ever since. O.A. and Antinom formed Vasaeleth due to their desires to work with atmospheres and themes not found in their respective other projects. On April 17, 2009 Vasaeleth released a two-track cassette
Compact Cassette
The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. It was designed originally for dictation, but improvements in fidelity led the Compact Cassette to supplant the Stereo 8-track cartridge and reel-to-reel...
demo
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
, simply titled Demo MMIX, which was released through Satanic Skinhead Propaganda in a limited edition of 200 handnumbered copies. The demo featured on it the songs "Figures of Chained Spirits" and "Adorned and Iridescent". These were the first two songs that O.A. and Antinom recorded as a band and were meant to stand as a sort of "mission statement" for Vasaeleth. The recording of Demo MMIX allowed O.A. and Antinom to map out the direction that Vasaeleth would continue. Originally, O.A. and Antinom had intended on releasing the demo themselves, but, upon hearing it, Satanic Skinhead Propaganda decided to release it. This ensured wider distribution as Demo MMIX received the utmost attention to detail concerning the aesthetic
Aesthetics of music
Traditionally, the aesthetics of music or musical aesthetics concentrated on the quality and study of the beauty and enjoyment of music. The origin of this philosophic sub-discipline is sometimes attributed to Baumgarten in the 18th century, followed by Kant...
presentation. The reaction to the demo in the underground
Underground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
scene was unprecedented as it sold out in a mere six days.
Vasaeleth then recorded the song "Unmanifest" specifically to be included in a 7-inch extended play
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
(7" EP), as the band wanted to maintain material available for those who could not buy the demo, whose O.A. and Antinom did not expect to be sold out so quickly. The 7" EP titled Adorned & Iridescent was released on January 9, 2010 in a co-operation between Satanic Skinhead Propaganda and Blood Harvest Records. Adorned & Iridescent was limited to 500 copies and featured the songs from Demo MMIX plus the previously unreleased song "Unmanifest". O.A. and Antinom decided to release the 7" EP, because they disliked the idea of the demo being price-gouged
Price gouging
Price gouging is a pejorative term referring to a situation in which a seller prices goods or commodities much higher than is considered reasonable or fair. In precise, legal usage, it is the name of a crime that applies in some of the United States during civil emergencies...
on eBay
EBay
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or being downloaded
File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia , documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented through a variety of ways...
in "poor-quality" compressed formats from blog
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
s, so the reissue was necessary from their perspective, as well as the medium of vinyl
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
that was something they were definitely interested in utilizing for Vasaeleth's music (and will continue to do so). Aside from Adorned & Iridescent, Vasaeleth had completed work on its full-length debut studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin since December 2009. Meanwhile, O.A. and Antinom got in touch with Profound Lore Records
Profound Lore Records
Profound Lore Records is an independent record label founded in May 2004, which "began as the 'hobby-like venture' of a few friends, but over the past six years the label has evolved into a one-man enterprise, shaped a distinct 'aesthetic identity,' and provided owner Chris Bruni with a full-time...
, which signed Vasaeleth. To finish the album, the band worked with Colin Marston
Colin Marston
Colin Marston is an American musician and record producer residing in NYC. He graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music technology in 2004, and runs The Thousand Caves Recording Studios, located in Woodhaven, Queens, while not on tour with one of his four active...
, who mastered the recording. Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin was released on February 16, 2010 through Profund Lore.
Discography
- Demo MMIX (2009)
- Adorned & Iridescent (2010)
- Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin (2010)
- Profane Limbs of Ruinous Death Split 7" w/ Vorum (2010)