Музыка и песни Bliksem / Bliksem

Belgian heavy metal bruisers, BLIKSEM, are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, Gruesome Masterpiece, this summer. BLIKSEM have already made waves in mainland Europe, totting up an impressive laundry list of achievements over the past four years – but now they’re turning their attention on the UK. Having already toured our small island this year in support of Flotsam & Jetsam, BLIKSEM are now preparing to release their second album, and intend to include the UK in their world domination plans. Gruesome Masterpiece has elements of thrash, doom, psychedelic weirdness and some good ol’ straight up heavy metal. Led by Peggy Meeussen’s distinctive vocal lines and soul searching lyrics, Gruesome Masterpiece tells a personal story, as Peggy explores the dark side of her own psyche, as well as that of society as a whole. Over the years, BLIKSEM have held their own playing alongside everyone from Obituary to the Kaiser Chiefs, triumphing at niche festivals such as Roadburn and Speedfest, and winning over crowds at mainstream/alternative fests like Paaspop. Their resilient spirit, catchy aggression and accessible riffs has led to a broad and enthusiastic fanbase on home soil, as well as further afield in Europe. With rabid fans on their side, and the mainland press already wrapped around their collective little finger, the Belgian five-piece are going to keep going up and up. Record Label: Iron Will Style: Metal

Belgian heavy metal bruisers, BLIKSEM, are gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, Gruesome Masterpiece, this summer. BLIKSEM have already made waves in mainland Europe, totting up an impressive laundry list of achievements over the past four years – but now they’re turning their attention on the UK. Having already toured our small island this year in support of Flotsam & Jetsam, BLIKSEM are now preparing to release their second album, and intend to include the UK in their world domination plans. Gruesome Masterpiece has elements of thrash, doom, psychedelic weirdness and some good ol’ straight up heavy metal. Led by Peggy Meeussen’s distinctive vocal lines and soul searching lyrics, Gruesome Masterpiece tells a personal story, as Peggy explores the dark side of her own psyche, as well as that of society as a whole. Over the years, BLIKSEM have held their own playing alongside everyone from Obituary to the Kaiser Chiefs, triumphing at niche festivals such as Roadburn and Speedfest, and winning over crowds at mainstream/alternative fests like Paaspop. Their resilient spirit, catchy aggression and accessible riffs has led to a broad and enthusiastic fanbase on home soil, as well as further afield in Europe. With rabid fans on their side, and the mainland press already wrapped around their collective little finger, the Belgian five-piece are going to keep going up and up. Record Label: Iron Will Style: Metal

Lightning is one of the most spectacular displays in nature. Bolt temperatures hotter than the sun. Shockwaves radiating out in all directions. In Dutch, this deadly natural phenomenon is called "bliksem." A fitting name for an electrifying five-piece thrash band from Antwerp, Belgium. The storm began brewing in 2007, when Jeroen De Vriese (guitar), Toon Huet (guitar), Rob Martin (drums and backing vocals) and Jan Rammeloo (bass) began crafting their high energy thrash 2.0. In late 2008, their quest to find a singer on par with Chuck Billy or Dave Mustaine takes an unexpected and brilliant turn with the arrival of Peggy Meeussen. Her commanding razor-edged vocals are reminiscent of the late Dawn Crosby (Détente/Fear of God) and Nicole Lee (Znöwhite), slicing through the existing legions of goth or guttural female-fronted bands. Line-up complete, Bliksem starts to send shockwaves across the Belgian underground. In the years to come, BLIKSEM were busy with intense touring through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. As supporting act for the likes of ANGEL WITCH, CHANNEL ZERO, PRONG, MASTODON or MEGADEATH, BLIKSEM have proven their status as a dazzling live act. In 2012, Trix Music Centre in Antwerp chooses Bliksem as the first-ever metal band to be its new "Artist in Residence," an honor previously bestowed on highly successful Belgian bands such as Triggerfinger. By June 2012, the band enters the studio to record "Face the Evil" (Alone Records, 2013) the long-awaited debut album. Combining blistering tandem guitars, thrashing drums, pounding bass and furious vocals, the resulting eight songs not only explore themes including revenge, oppression and madness but also celebrate the timeless glory of metal. Record Label: Alone Records Style: Metal

Lightning is one of the most spectacular displays in nature. Bolt temperatures hotter than the sun. Shockwaves radiating out in all directions. In Dutch, this deadly natural phenomenon is called "bliksem." A fitting name for an electrifying five-piece thrash band from Antwerp, Belgium. The storm began brewing in 2007, when Jeroen De Vriese (guitar), Toon Huet (guitar), Rob Martin (drums and backing vocals) and Jan Rammeloo (bass) began crafting their high energy thrash 2.0. In late 2008, their quest to find a singer on par with Chuck Billy or Dave Mustaine takes an unexpected and brilliant turn with the arrival of Peggy Meeussen. Her commanding razor-edged vocals are reminiscent of the late Dawn Crosby (Détente/Fear of God) and Nicole Lee (Znöwhite), slicing through the existing legions of goth or guttural female-fronted bands. Line-up complete, Bliksem starts to send shockwaves across the Belgian underground. In the years to come, BLIKSEM were busy with intense touring through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. As supporting act for the likes of ANGEL WITCH, CHANNEL ZERO, PRONG, MASTODON or MEGADEATH, BLIKSEM have proven their status as a dazzling live act. In 2012, Trix Music Centre in Antwerp chooses Bliksem as the first-ever metal band to be its new "Artist in Residence," an honor previously bestowed on highly successful Belgian bands such as Triggerfinger. By June 2012, the band enters the studio to record "Face the Evil" (Alone Records, 2013) the long-awaited debut album. Combining blistering tandem guitars, thrashing drums, pounding bass and furious vocals, the resulting eight songs not only explore themes including revenge, oppression and madness but also celebrate the timeless glory of metal. Record Label: Black Sleeves Style: Metal