News Archive

9/5/05 : AOD Reviews / Site Updates

Reviews are starting to come in for ANGEL OF DECAY "Covered in Scars." So, I just added a text files section (reviews and interviews) to the site. I will be adding new (and old) stuff to this over the coming weeks.

So far the response to "Covered in Scars" has been amazing so thanks to everyone for your support!

I will be playing as ANGEL OF DECAY in New York City with MARK SOLOTROFF, SICKNESS and WORK BENCH. The show is Sunday, October 9th at Tonic in Manhattan. I will post more details later.

There are some new additions to the e-store including STEEL HOOK PROSTHESIS, SCHLOSS TEGAL and DAVID E. WILLIAMS CDs.

Also, there were a couple of things missing from the DEATHPILE discography which have been added now.

OLD NEWS (as of 9/5/05): ANGEL OF DECAY "Covered in Scars" is available now click here to order.
I have put an MP3 of one track off "Covered in Scars" and exclusive live/rehearsal track on my MP3 page. Also, there are more exclusive tracks on the A.O.D. My Space page and A.O.D. Pure Volume page.

I have changed the malsonus mailing list into an ANGEL OF DECAY yahoo group. You can't post to the group - it's just a much easier way for me to manage my mailing list. To sign up or find out more click here.

4/20/05 : DEATHPILE releases

The long awaited 2 CD comp called "At The End of the Rope" is now available from CHONDRITIC SOUND. It's a very good release featuring power electronics and harsh noise focused on sexual asphyxiation. It features an exclusive DEATHPILE track that was recorded just before "G.R." In my opinion it was probably one of the best "songs" DEATHPILE ever did. IMPORTANT NOTE: The track listing on the first few tray cards that were sent out were wrong - the DEATHPILE track is actually #10. The subsequent copies of the CD will have the correct track list. Thanks to Grey for releasing the comp.

L-White will soon be releasing a multiple band split called ALLIANCE - United in Death (CD lim. 500 / special package). It is a "new power electronics and noise compilation with contributions by following bands: DEATHPILE (USA), CONTROL (USA), ATRAX MORGUE (IT), HENTAI (DK)." I think there are a couple more bands that will be on it as well. The two DEATHPILE tracks were recorded live in 2003. This release will probably be the last appearance of DEATHPILE on CD. I think I would like to keep the rest of my out of print DP material in the vault unless an offer comes along I can't refuse.

Please note my contract e-mail has changed. It is now malsonus AT yahoo DOT com. I will be phasing out the old address over the next few weeks so please update your address book.

OLD NEWS: The ANGEL OF DECAY Debut CD will be called "Blood on the Cement" and is tentatively scheduled for release sometime this summer on Desolation House. For those that don't know Desolation House is a Relapse / Release Entertainment sub label dealing with dark ambient and experimental music. Each CD on this label is released in a deluxe digipak and strictly limited to 1000 copies. Click here for more info.

March 28th was the debut ANGEL OF DECAY live performance in downtown Philadelphia. It was a small show but the reception was very good. The performances by David E. Williams and DJ Wrong were also excellent. Thanks to GERM BOOKS for asking me to perform.

The Urge Within - Rage CDR is out of stock. I will attempt to get more ASAP.

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6/4/04 : Aftermath

It occured to me the other day that I've been putting off an update for a long time. I think the idea of writing a review of the final DEATHPILE performance has been making me procrastinate. I hate writing with a passion. So, as it's been two months since that show I just posted some photos here. If anyone that attended feels like submitting a review or any additional photos please drop me an e-mail. SLOGUN has some nice photos of the event on his web page here (no DP though).

There are many new projects being worked on and discussed right now. These include DEATHPILE related releases (of old, rare and/or live material) and new ANGEL OF DECAY material. I have learned not to announce anything ahead of time so please just keep checking back for updates.

4/1/04 : DEATHPILE final show aftermath

So, it's over and done with. The show was a little maddening due to a late start and the fact we had to cut our set down but overall I'd call it a success. My appologies again to Mikko for GRUNT's set getting cut off. We switched places at the last minute as time was running out and the police were going to break up the show at midnight. I appreciate the fact that Mikko was such a gentleman about the whole mess.

When I have time in the next couple of weeks I will write a show review and post some other photos. The photo here was taken by Jennifer Bates. Thanks to her and also to SQ for video taping the performance.

Also thanks are due to the following: Chris/SICKNESS for helping run our sound and the last second-vocal effects, Peter Lee for putting it on, John/SLOGUN, Dominick/PRURIENT, Mark, Peter and Ed from BLOODYMINDED, Keith / TAINT, Tom / CONTROL, Xavier and Stephen from France, Shane Crowe (and friend) from Ireland (I hope it was worth the trip), Peter / L. White, and everyone else I met and talked to at the show.

2/20/04 : New Site / DEATHPILE final show

Welcome to malsonus.com. This is the new home of all things relating to my music. The DEATHPILE web page exists just as it was but as a section of this site. The MP3s from any of my projects that were on MP3.com have been moved to the MP3 page on this site.

So, despite my comments in recent news postings and interviews I have decided to retire my DEATHPILE project for good. "G.R." will be the last new studio release. In a nutshell, I'd like to end this project on a high note and then move on to doing strictly ANGEL OF DECAY. AOD will still be within the "style" of heavy electronics but won't adhere strictly to any one sub-category like power electronics (although I will most likely do a song/release in that vein from time to time).

Any DEATHPILE fans out there will be encouraged that there is a possibility of future CD releases of some older material. There are hours and hours of recordings that has never been on CD and multiple live recordings that could be released if the opportunity arises. If other labels do not express interest in this material I will release it myself in time.

The final DEATHPILE performace is scheduled for Friday, March 26th in New York City with GRUNT, BLOODYMINDED, SLOGUN, TAINT, CONTROL and VIODRE. The venue is THICKER THAN WATER, 58 North 3rd Street (between Wythe and Kent), Brooklyn, NY (Bedford stop on the L Train). The show starts at 7:30 and ends at midnight.