Longhairedfreaks and punkrockers interview with paul speckmann from master. In 1983 he started the band master as a thrash metal band. How long did it take you to collect all those photos and how many people contacted you to share their pictures. Vindictive miscreant actions speak louder than words replaced the inner strength of the demon the book engulfed in paranoia the impossible of dreams stand up and be counted band lineup. Heres hoping for a strong partnership with the legends master. In his earliest days he was part of the chicago band war cry, who appeared on metal massacre iv and almost signed to. He currently lives in uherske hradiste, czech republic. Master is a death metal band formed in chicago, usa in 1983 as the band warcry fell apart. Full length debut of american chicago, il death metal band speckmann project headed by paul speckmann of master issued in 1992 by nuclear blast records. Master czech republic the book death metal transcending. God created master the early years metal age, 2001 master, lets start a war system shock, 2002 krabathor, dissuade truth system shock, 2003. Paul speckmann born september 28, 1963 is an american bassist and singer from chicago, illinois. After leaving chicago doom metallers war cry in the early 1980s, speckmann went on to found master in 1983 though the selftitled debut wouldnt be released until 1990.
Comprised entirely of firsthand stories, anecdotes and memories, the book. Death metal legends master unleash their much awaited new album vindictive miscreant death metal pioneers master has set standards for bands, old and new, to follow. Death metal legends master sign to transcending obscurity. But the difference is, is that our drummer can really play the songs live and uses no triggers or drum machines in the studio. Jun 24, 2012 mastermind paul speckmann was kind enough to answer a few questions for us on death metal, politics, art and the future. Paul speckmann then formed the band death strike, which in 1985 he renamed to master.
Paul speckmann vocals, bass zdenek pradlovsky drums ales nejezchleba guitar. Master reveals new album details in metal news metal. Vindictive miscreant is among masters strongest albums and it will blow you away with its vitriolic intensity, riffing prowess and memorability. I prefer the sound of analog in many ways, but somehow shaark studios has been able to capture a great sound for master regardless of the digital process. The masters debut album was shelved and rereleased in 20 under two alternate album titles. Master master is the main band for paul speckmann, one of the better known personalities in the american death metal underground. Jan 15, 2015 interview with paul speckmann, master.
If you dont already know master, this is a great way to get acquainted, and you definitely should if you like fast us style death metal with crusty vocals and a great eye for a catchy af riff. If you dont already know master, this is a great way to get acquainted, and you definitely should if you like fast us style death metal with crusty vocals and a. The cover artwork was created by mark cooper and can be seen below. In 1983 he started the band master as a death metal band. Bassist, vocalist, and founding member paul speckmann drives the record with his razorsharp bass work, propelling vindictive miscreant with vitality your actions speak louder than words. The book still sells but it could use a push in the marketing department. While american frontman paul speckmann is now living in the czech republic and playing with an european lineup consisting of a. Lego ninjagomasters of spinjitzu horspiel folge 35bei amazon6,99. You formed master back in 1983, at a time when death metal wasnt defined in most peoples minds. Interview with paul speckmann, master tough riffsmagazine. Mastermind paul speckmann was kind enough to answer a few questions for us on death metal, politics, art and the future. Masters mastermind paul speckmann talks about his past, present and future to. Whoever likes thrash and death metal should like master.
The band, or more specifically, bassistvocalist and founding member, paul speckmann, has been involved in the metal scene for 35 years now and arguably, he is credited among other notable metal alumni such as deaths chuck schuldiner, possessed, and necrophagias killjoy with helping create death metal itself. Theyve set standards for bands, old and new, to follow. Lider i zalozyciel grupy muzycznej master, znany rowniez z wystepow w grupach abomination, solutions oraz krabathor. One of the pioneers of the death metal style master is that kind of band that no. Underground survivor is primarily a book of pictures, both original. In his earliest days he was part of the chicago band war cry, who appeared on metal massacre iv and almost signed to metal blade, but it was not to be. An interview with paul speckmann september 20, 2016 dutch pearce since the mid 80s, paul speckmann has been snarling his sardonic vitriol over pummeling riffs, and over thirty years later he seems less likely to stop than ever.
I mean you know there is a problem when it takes the company nearly two weeks to send an order to me. Paul speckmann started out as bass player in war cry, where he met up with drummer bill schmidt who was drafted in to replace previous war cry drummer, joe laccino. While american frontman paul speckmann is now living in the czech republic and playing with an european lineup consisting of a czech native guitarist alex nejezchleba. Mar 19, 2018 heres hoping for a strong partnership with the legends master. Of course its an honor and a privilege in these days to sign to a reputable label which comes highly recommended by many excellent musicians.
Master death metal band from chicago, usa official website. Nov 21, 2018 so warns master bassistvocalist paul speckmann about the o. Paul speckmann of master ricky december 4, 2017 interviews no comments on interview. The future of master carries on and we will fight until the end. Masters founder paul speckmann comments, of course its an honor and a privilege in these days to sign to a reputable label which comes highly recommended by many excellent musicians.
Jan 19, 2016 the book still sells but it could use a push in the marketing department. This year alone, paul speckmann has played on three full length recordsand every one of them is mandatory. Paul speckmann vocals, bass zdenek pradlovsky drums ales nejezchleba. Paul speckmann is one of the rarely celebrated ogs of death metal. This ninesong album features ribspreaders rogga johansson, teamed up with masters paul speckmann.
The necrosexual interviews paul speckmann from master. Much awaited new album vindictive miscreant is the perfect encapsulation. Paul speckmann of master things have been going pretty well for me lately in moshville times, culminating in the honour of interviewing one of the stalwarts and truest member of the scene, namely paul speckmann of master. Eager to get them on record, the bands management was convinced what combat records was offering wasnt enough, and so nothing happened. No scream bloody gore by death and seven churches by possessed arent the only ones. I read many books and i suppose maybe some of the thoughts and ideas appear in the songs. Transcending obscurity owner, kunal choksi states, its truly a dream come true to work with a legendary band in master. Mar 15, 2018 the future of master carries on and we will fight until the end.
But life goes on, the book can be ordered directly from me at my personal accounts, more info can be found at master, we accept paypal only. Fda rekotz and master are also offering an ultimate fan package that includes the album on cd and vinyl, a master tshirt, patch and sticker and a copy of speckmann underground survivor the pictoral, a limited edition, 196page book featuring pictures and stories from master founder and death metal pioneer paul speckmann. Join facebook to connect with paul speckmann and others you may know. Master czech republic replaced death metal transcending. Legendary death metal band master sign to transcending. Aug 03, 2004 master master is the main band for paul speckmann, one of the better known personalities in the american death metal underground. Paul speckmann is one of those pioneers who inverted death metal. Paul speckmann master, abomination, anders jacobson nasum, necrony. Blunt force trauma bolverk ragnarok, paul speckmann. Transcending obscurity records label owner kunal choksi says, its truly a dream come true to work with a legendary band in master. Since the release of the predecessor session guitarist paul masvidal has returned to cynic and he is replaced here by two new guitarists in brian brady and jeff kobie. If you already know master, expect more of speckmann s best here. The brainchild of metal mentor paul speckmann, master need no introduction at least they shouldnt if youve had any interest in extreme metal since 1983.
The remaining part of the lineup, who recorded the predecessor, are lead vocalistbassist paul speckmann and. Few bands were able to continue on the path they carved in, and over three and a half decades later, master still do it with remarkable aplomb. Back in 1985 masters creator paul speckmann had already compiled the classic songs for this debut album. So warns master bassistvocalist paul speckmann about the o. Paul speckmann is an american bassist and vocalist from chicago, illinois. The remaining part of the lineup, who recorded the predecessor, are lead vocalistbassist paul speckmann and drummer aaron nickeas. Sep 30, 2018 few bands were able to continue on the path they carved in, and over three and a half decades later, master still do it with remarkable aplomb. If you already know master, expect more of speckmanns best here.
Paul speckmann proved to be a man of rare integrity and signed the contract within two hours of bringing up the topic. Ironically, the sound they created over three decades ago isnt far removed from the noise theyre making. Listen to title track of masters new album, vindictive. Dec 06, 2018 personal favorites include the book, vindictive miscreant, and replaced. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Death metal fans have acknowledged speckmanns work with master and deathstrike. The book is called speckmann surviving the underground and i dont know.
If somebody has earned the status of an icon, then its paul speckmann, as a descendant of prussian emigrants, the u. Together, speckmann and schmidt decided to form a more aggressive metal band based around motorhead, venom, slayer, and the whole emerging extreme metal movement. But life goes on, the book can be ordered directly from me at my personal accounts, more info can be found at, we accept paypal only. Paul speckmann and his boys deliver once more a good portion of straight forward death metal, stripped. Personal favorites include the book, vindictive miscreant, and replaced. Your pictorial book underground survivor has been released recently. However, the band was put on hold due to internal problems shortly after its inception. Funeral bitch and unknown soldier unreleased 1985 album, due to conflicts with their atthetime label combat records. Mister paul speckmann of legendary death metal band master. Master death metal legends sign to transcending obscurity.
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