LENG TCH'E are now premiering the next grinding track taken from their forthcoming six full-length, […]
August 2, 2017
LENG TCH'E are now premiering the next grinding track taken from their forthcoming six full-length, 'Razorgrind', which has been scheduled for release on the 25th of August. The Belgian deathgrind veterans are streaming a brand new video for "Stentor of Doom" via the Season of Mist YouTube channel and may be freely spread at and from the link below.
LENG TCH'E comment: "'Stentor Of Doom' is an explosive visualization of a man losing his mind onto a path of self destruction. The video was shot on a scorching hot summer day by Jens from Panda Productions at the world renowned AED Studios in Lint, Belgium."
1. Gundog Allegiance (1:26)
2. Indomitable (1:29)
3. Cibus (1:29)
4. Spore (2:20)
5. AnarChristic (1:08)
6. Stentor of Doom (1:56)
7. Redundant (2:47)
8. Commitment Fail (2:19)
9. The Red Pill (3:03)
10. Species. Path. Extinction. (2:52)
11. Guinea Swine (3:24)
12. Cirrhosis (2:35)
13. I Am the Vulture (2:57)
14. Magellanic Shrine (6:36)
The development of veteran bands follows established patterns. Some become complacent and happy to release a regular string of barely inspired albums. Others take their time and with no need to prove anything wait until the time is ripe to hammer out another crusher that demonstrates their hard-won maturity much to the delight of their following. LENG TCH'E fall into the latter category.
The Belgian death grind extremists obviously felt no rush to follow-up their latest sonic assault 'Hypomanic' (2010), but their new sixth full-length aptly named after their self-chosen style description 'Razorgrind' comes with everything that their die-hard fans want to hear. Short, sharp chops crammed with brutal riffing, down-tuned grinding and a knack for deadly melodies over which frontman Sergeï bellows belligerent and fury-filled vocal lines.
LENG TCH'E have fine-tuned their particular genre-mix ever since the release of their first split EP with BLACK OPS in 2002. Grind, hardcore, and death metal form the main ingredients, but traces of cleverly inserted doom, stoner rock, and other eclectic influences can also be identified. Their name was inspired by an ancient imperial Chinese torture ritual, which the Belgians alluded to in their debut album 'Death by a Thousand Cuts' that also came out in 2002 - only one year after their inception. This created a buzz in the underground that grew considerably louder with the release of the follow-up 'ManMadePredator' in 2003.
International breakthrough came for LENG TCH'E with their widely acclaimed third full-length 'The Process of Elimination' (2005), which combined catchy hooks with extreme grind. Invitations to major festivals such as Furyfest, Graspop, Summer Breeze, and Maryland Deathfest as well as worldwide touring were their reward. 'Marasmus' (2007) witnessed LENG TCH'E adding more heavy death metal riffing ' a trend of carefully widening their musical horizon that continued with album number five, 'Hypomanic'. More touring and festival shows including Hellfest, Neurotic Deathfest, Motocultor, and Metalfest among others followed. Having found and consolidated their own style, the Belgians are now taking the next step forward with 'Razorgrind', which sees all the musical pieces falling firmly into their place.
LENG TCH'E are more than ready to grind the world. Crank up the volume!
Line-up:
Sergeï Kraven: vocals
Jan Hallaert: guitar
Olivier Coppens: drums
Nicolas Malfeyt: bass guitar
25 Aug 17 Andernach (DE) Deathfeast Open Air
26 Aug 17 Notre Dame de Gravenchon (FR) Festival des Arts Bourrins
16 Sep 17 Roeselare (BE) De Verlichte Geest (+Serial Butcher)
13 Oct 17 Hengelo (NL) Innocent
14 Oct 17 Burgum (NL) Kiehool
15 Oct 17 Tilburg (NL) Little Devil
23 Nov 17 Wien (AT) Viper Room
