NEBUKADNEZZA  -  Studio Report

Current line-up: Antonis (guitars/vocals), Fred (bass/vocals), Adriano (drums).
Country: England.
Style: Thrash Metal
Label: (none)

Nebukadnezza doesn’t seem so much conditioned by musical trends. The style of this trio remains rooted in 1980s Thrash although the aggressive musical often verges on Death Metal. What the band lacks in originality it amply makes up for by fist-tight performances. Curiously the band members are from Greece (Antonis), England (Fred) and Italy (Adriano). So what nationality is the band? Frankly, who cares!

Granted, should Nebukadnezza sign a record deal one day, it would almost certainly promote the band’s cause. This trio doesn’t seem too worried, however, that this day hasn’t yet come despite over 7 years of existence. Most of the band’s recent career has been spent gigging tirelessly, often supporting points of reference in Metal, such as Master, Tankard, Brujería, Agnostic Front, Exodus, 1349 and Kataklysm.

Occasionally these Londoners do find time to record a batch of their own songs. The last time they did so, I was invited to accompany them and join in the relaxed atmosphere. The recording was done in a studio in the North of London – Earthworks Recording Studios – and was being engineered by young producer Jamie Elton. For over a decade, the aforementioned studios have served as a lifeline for countless Metal bands operating below the global media’s radar.

Oddly enough, the band opted to re-record their previous album “Onslaught”. When I asked Antonis to explain this decision he confessed he had been dissatisfied at the quality of version 1 of the album and swore he’d do things properly next time around. He also reassured me that Nebukadnezza would also be recording some new songs this summer.

Nebukadnezza aren’t building any castles in the sky and seem to be approaching their future with realism. Like them several Metal bands continue to storm the live UK club-circuit. These gigs tend to be small opportunities to have a great time and contribute a bit of mayhem to local culture. Alternatively, a steady stream of demos that are being recorded are a good way to keep in touch with a vibrant underground scene.

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A Chris Galea report