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A continuation of Vancouver-based outfit Born of Ashes, Batoche show
that one doesn't need major label backing or top-notch production to
deliver a scorcher of a metalcore record. Punk rock, technical mayhem
and spacey retrospection are only really the tip of the iceberg, as
all this material is wrapped up in song structures tighter than the
strait of Gibraltar. The serpentine, diverse writing is capped off by
well thought-out lyrics that touch on politics, environmentalism and
the swindling of the public by authority figures in general. As
mentioned before, the production could use a bit of tweaking -the
all-too-common typewriter kick drums are irritating - but for an
independent release offered for free download on the group's website,
it would truly be jerk-ish to complain. They are one of North
America's metalcore elite, not just Canada's. (Independent)
- Exclaim Magazine Nov 2007
Discography
Terra Incognita (2007)
receiving airplay on many Canadian and
international independent radio stations including but not limited to; CJSF, CITR, CFCR, CKXU, CKUL, CILU...
and many streaming radio staions including Exclaim Magazine's "Aggresive Tendancies Radio"
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Bio
Batoche formed in 2002 and we have spent the past five years as a
100% DIY band. After independently releasing three records (2 under a
different name), repeatedly touring across the country, surviving a
name change, a near death experience and dedicating our every waking
moment to music, we are proud to present our latest LP, Terra
Incognita. This album was recorded at the Hive Creative Labs by Jesse
Gander in 2007, and while maintaining our hardcore and metal roots has
a character all its own. Each song brings new elements of chaos,
atmosphere, flow and power. Lyrically we tackle global issues while
focussing on history and politics from a distinctly Canadian
perspective, encouraging listeners to search for solutions and explore
these issues instead of simply relying on condemnation and knee-jerk
reaction.
Exclaim Magazine Review of Terra Incognita
November 2007
A continuation of Vancouver-based outfit Born of Ashes, Batoche show
that one doesn't need major label backing or top-notch production to
deliver a scorcher of a metalcore record. Punk rock, technical mayhem
and spacey retrospection are only really the tip of the iceberg, as
all this material is wrapped up in song structures tighter than the
strait of Gibraltar. The serpentine, diverse writing is capped off by
well thought-out lyrics that touch on politics, environmentalism and
the swindling of the public by authority figures in general. As
mentioned before, the production could use a bit of tweaking -the
all-too-common typewriter kick drums are irritating - but for an
independent release offered for free download on the group's website,
it would truly be jerk-ish to complain. They are one of North
America's metalcore elite, not just Canada's. (Independent)
Similar to: Raised Fist, Catharsis, Sick of it all, Faith No More, Neurosis, Strapping Young Lad, Isis
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