Nexilva is an upcoming Progressive Death Metal unit with plenty of promise and talent to boot. Hailing from the UK, they've managed to make an impact before even releasing their debut album. They played a devastating set at UK Tech Fest, work with our friends at Monolithic Music, and were recently confirmed to play the legendary Euroblast. And I have a feeling they're only getting started.
They just dropped a music video / single not too long ago. "Eschatologies" is a fast-paced, destructive track highlighting this bands skill. The video itself is entertaining. Nothing like some snowy shred in a stone circle. Give a watch below along with more Nexilva goods. Keep a look out for more!
Video and final report coming soon! Read up on Report 1 HERE, Report 2 HERE, and Report 3 HERE.
After the hard work of Saturday we were happy to have a relaxing and enjoyable day Sunday, even though we strongly started to feel the need to take a shower.
But as soon as the concerts started we immediately attended the Mask Of Judas performance. We also had an interview scheduled with them in the afternoon. They played songs from their latest mini album “Axis” and I must say I liked their live performance more than their studio material, which I definitely appreciate. After them it was the time for Chronograph's heavy performance on the main stage, followed by Basick Record's and Peterborough's very own Visions, and Monolith Music's Nexilva.
Later on the main stage, one of the funniest moments of the festival took place. Sadly Aliases performance had been cancelled, so the Tech-Fest team decided to replace them with a party. Stiff Bizkit, a Limp Bizkit cover band got on the stage to entertain the attenders for a half hour bouncing set! I was at the press area for my interview at that time so I couldn't attend most of the set, but it featured guests appearances from No Consequence, Linked, and other acts. In any case I recognized songs like “Nookie”, “My Generation”, “Break Stuff”, “Livin It Up” and more. As soon as I realized what was going on, I immediately ran from the press area to the stage to spend my last 15 minutes before the interview there as my friend was preparing the camera... Yes, I must confess I liked Limp Bizkit. They're one of the first "metal" bands I ever got into. And believe it or not, a lot of tech-heads loved that set. There were a lot of people moving, singing and jumping to those songs. It was a good way to slow down and take a funny break from the complicated proggy stuff played at the fest, and in the end everybody knows the lyrics of at least one Limp Bizkit song. You cannot escape.
After that we went back to some fast and furious technical death metal with the UK-based Dyscarnate, delivering one of the most virulent sets of the weekend (we got this on tape too...wait for it, it's coming soon!). After that we moved again to the main stage where we filmed what will be remembered as the most extreme mosh pit of this year's Tech-Fest during Heart Of A Coward's set. The band delivered a massive and devastating performance, confirming they're one of the most interesting hardcore bands to come out of the UK in recent times. They also recently signed a contract with nothing less than Century Media Records!
Shortly after, some quality instrumental music owned Tech-Fest's main stage. First, Basick Record's Chimp Spanner played a heavy and largely attended set, with a big crowd to appreciate the quality of their exhibition.
Immediately after, we saw the “only band not playing 8 strings guitars” as they defined themselves on stage. I'm talking about dutch fusion metal champions Exivious which did a virtuous and flawless exhibition with original and beautiful sounds. Unfortunately, there was just a small crowd to attend their set... The audience was probably tired from the long weekend and decided to take a break and come back for TesseracT performance, but I must say that this was probably the most clean set from a technical and instrumental point of view.
A few minutes before TesseracT's performance, Simon Garrod (Tech-Fest organizer / owner) and James Monteith (TesseracT and HoldTight PR) picked the winners of the contests to win an 8 string Ibanez RG8 and a coustom Double Slit guitar. After that, Simon delivered a small speech asking the crowd to celebrate the success of the festival with a big group hug that was one of the most moving and unforgettable moments of the weekend. Lovely. And TesseracT with the final performance? Well that was an amazing show with an exhausted but enthusiastic crowd enjoying one memorable set from the perfect band to end this festival. It was an intense, moving, and passionate performance to end Tech-Fest in the best way possible.
Yeah, because Tech-Fest, despite the timing troubles, the absence of showers and wi-fi connection, trouble finding power, and all the bands delayed or cancelled, was still the best Festival I have ever been to. And if I had to choose between finally sleeping in a bed and taking a shower the following night or sleeping for 3 more days on the grass, smelling like dirt, I would have definitely chose another Tech-Fest! If you missed this epic event, you better not make the same mistake next year. Be there!
Looks like there have been plenty of developments from the upcoming Death Metal titans in Nexilva. The band just released an update video spilling all the details. Go ahead and watch it below or keep on reading.
For starters, they have finally found a new drummer who can keep up! Kudos to Connor Jobes for showing massive skill behind the kit. Nexilva also have a brand new music video on the way for a brand new song! You can watch a quick clip at the end of the update. It's looking / sounding awesome. And finally, the band has some new merch in the works. Get stoked and stay tuned. 2013 is gonna be a huge year for these guys!
Also be sure to blast the impressive single "Invasion" along with "Our Progenitor" from the band's upcoming record!
UK Tech Fest is expanding their operation aggressively this year. There's yet another auxiliary date before the main event. After recently announcing the two day UK Tech Fest London, they have returned with UK Tech Fest Manchester! It will take place on April 27th at Dry Live in Manchester. The line-up is even more stacked than the London event including Aliases and The Algorithm as headliners and several bands such as Red Seas Fire, Nexilva, and Orion in support. Check out music from all the mentioned bands below and also take a look at the flyer if you want to go. UK Tech Fest never fails to put on a good show and from what we've heard, the main event this summer will be MASSIVE. Get ready for that!
It appears our friends behind UK Tech Fest are expanding their operation. Instead of just the main event this year, they're having a two day Tech Fest in London on March 9th and 10th! Headliners include Visions, Carcer City, Nexilva, and Terakai. You can listen to music from these bands and check the flyer below for more. Get stoked for this, and get especially stoked for the main event in July. It's going to be a HUGE year for UK Tech Fest!
I've been looking for an opportunity to give a shout out to our friends at Monolithic Music and there's no time like the present. Also responsible for the damn near perfect UK Tech Fest and big time promotions page English Djentlemens Quarters, Simon Garrod started up Monolithic Music with the intention of managing and representing England's best upcoming bands. And he's succeeding.
Having partnered up with extreme talents Nexilva and Invocation, things are only looking up for everyone involved. The prolific Nexilva have been creating incredible Death Metal for the past 2 years. They already have a debut full-length "The Trials of Mankind" and a follow up EP
"Defile The Flesh of Innocence" under their belt, both of which are
awesome. The band also just dropped a new single "Invasion" which you can blast below. Likewise, Invocation also dropped a new single "The Veil" to follow up their impressive debut EP. This a solid, tech heavy Progressive Metal band with a lot going for them. Invocation have a full-length debut coming Summer 2013! Both bands have shared the stage with big names and are only looking to push themselves further. Enjoy the music below and show them some love!
Not too long ago, we featured the newest track from Nexilva, "Invasion", and now they're back with a guitar play through! This is the first track they've released since partnering up with the epic Monolithic Music and things are only looking up for this English juggernaut of a Death Metal band. With their brand of razor sharp technicality and merciless brutality, they are sure to get places. Go ahead and watch the play through a couple times and blast the track itself along with some more heavy goods below. You can still grab "Invasion" for FREE right here! Highly recommended!
As far as I know, the band is still looking for a 270bpm drummer. If you think you're the man for the job, let them know.
Coming from north east end of England, Nexilva is a Technical Death Metal band that's worth your full attention. With their brand of razor sharp technicality and merciless brutality, this band is making a name for themselves. So far they have a debut full-length "The Trials of Mankind" and a follow up EP "Defile The Flesh of Innocence" under their belt, both of which are awesome. And they have shared the stage with some big names in the UK and are currently working with the great, upcoming Monolithic Music.
All that being said, here's the big news. Nexilva just dropped a new track "Invasion" and it is some next level stuff! This is solid Tech Death. Plain and simple. If any of this sounds good to you, it's mandatory that you blast the track below. Did I mention that "Invasion" is being offered for a free download? Grab it here!
They're currently looking for a 270bpm drummer. Think you can handle it? Let them know.
Nexilva is an upcoming Progressive Death Metal unit with plenty of promise and talent to boot. Hailing from the UK, they've managed to make an impact before even releasing their debut album. They played a devastating set at UK Tech Fest, work with our friends at Monolithic Music, and were recently confirmed to play the legendary Euroblast. And I have a feeling they're only getting started.
