Paul Ortiz, mastermind of the project Chimp Spanner, is a relatively new face in the states, and on his first US tour with such bands as 7 Horns 7 Eyes, Jeff Loomis, and The Contortionist. On July 26, these bands showed up at Martini Ranch in the city of Scottsdale,AZ. Chimp Spanner came on right after 7 Horns 7 Eyes and did a wonderful job for their début here in Arizona. For those who don’t know Chimp Spanner is an instrumental band (Animals as Leaders comes to mind) led by Paul Ortiz who writes and records all the music. On a live setting Paul Ortiz was able to get members from Jeff Loomis‘ backing band to fill in on drums and rhythm guitar.
Close your eyes and listen to the screams, the shouts, guitars, vocals and hear the drum beat and bass line in the air. It feels so real as if you were there but once you open your eyes your just sitting in the very comfort of your car, living room or where ever it is your playing the “Cursed To Live,” album (Century Media). German Death Metal band Morgoth is releasing their latest cd which is the live recording of Germany’s Way Of Darkness Festival on October 7th 2011, this is to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their Cursed album. So for anyone who was there can remember the sight and sound of the show and for those of us who weren’t here’s our chance to hear the magic that we missed. Formed in 1987 Morgoth has pumped out the heaviest tunes and has made their mark in the death metal scene as an important band from Europe. Current band line up is: Marc Grewe (Vocals), Harry Busse (Guitar), Sebastian Swart (Guitar), Marc Reign (Drums) Sotirios Kelekidis (Bass).
