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Reading, Pennsylvania, United States | INDIE

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"THRODL, "No Honor in Exile" Review"

Just as quick as it came and made a name for itself, deathcore has become a dying genre and bands who once labeled themselves in such a manner are slowly gravitating towards either death metal or hardcore. Although labeled a deathcore act, THRODL’s latest 13 song album, “No Honor in Exile” leans a little more toward the hardcore side, with more breakdowns than speed within the songs.

Although there are a few blast parts, the CD seems to be saturated in breakdowns. This is coming from someone who likes nothing more than the mixture of blast beats and breakdowns. I wouldn’t be complaining if they had one song with only one breakdown, but you can’t escape the breakdown in this CD which may or may not be a good thing depending on your taste.

While my only complaint with “No Honor in Exile” is the amount of breakdowns, there are many things that as a musician myself I can appreciate about the album. To begin I should mention the time signatures particularly in the song “Gaz’r Delay” where the drummer, Justin Skipper seems to be keeping his own time opposite of the guitars making for a more interesting listen as opposed to hearing the same4/4 timing that many bands stick to just to be safe. I must also compliment Brad Roche on the vocals on this album. He keeps the lyrics with whatever rhythm is going and doesn’t stray from the pattern to confuse listeners. Although a hardcore album, there is no random shouting in between guitar and drum notes, which is something hardcore bands seem to enjoy doing.

All together not a bad album; there is definitely room for improvement but it all depends on what your into. If you like the traditional tough guy hardcore displayed by bands such as Kingdom of Sorrow and Hatebreed, than you’ll enjoy “No Honor in Exile,” if your less into breakdowns and more into quick melodies, you may still like this, however it’s not the selling point of this album. I give it a solid 4/5, the audio quality is amazing, and the guitar parts are technical and fun to listen to, my only complaint being the amount of breakdowns. - Central PA Plug'd In (Into The Pit Reviews)


"ROCKET REVIEW: THRODL – “No Honour In Exile” (CD)"

Reading, PA’s THRODL has released their third full-length record entitled No Honour In Exile via DRP Records. Mixing elements of death/hardcore with old school punk and thrash, they’ve crafted a seriously wicked concept album that, get this, follows the life of a female serial killer named Lydia who “found a marriage in a blade”. Mixed by Mike Radka and DRP’s owner, Frank Phobia, the thirteen tracks offered up here tell the disturbing story in a highly effective manner through the lyrics. My favorite song is track four’s “Ruthless”, for the growling vocals from Brad Roche are as scary sounding as the thought of a woman stabbing a knife into the chest of a person. The rest of the explosive lineup features bassist Kevin Moyer, drummer Justin Skipper, along with guitarists Mike Fidler and Mike Ciotti. Track five’s “Measure of a Man” has a really cool chorus in it that shows singer Roche has more range than just a psychotic scream. THRODL is still growing and developing as a young band, but there are many moments on No Honour In Exile where you can’t deny the upside potential, and on other face rippers like “Devils & Slingshots” and “Satan’s Saliva”, you will be treated to an act that – unlike most of the trend following bands in music today – are successfully carving out their own identity in an experimental musical approach that at times sounds like SLAYER and EYEHATEGOD birthed a child… and named it THRODL. I am excited to see and hear how this unique five-piece develops in the next couple years. You would be doing yourself a major disservice by not listening to what these guys are doing. No Honour In Exile is one of the more visceral records you will hear in 2010. - TheMetalDen.com


"THRODL – Release Two Music Videos"

Reading, Pennsylvania (USA) metal act THRODL released its sophomore effort, “No Honour In Exile,” on DRP Records (May 7, 2010). Available at F.Y.E., Best Buy, Amazon.com, Relapse.com, SeeOfSound.com, iTunes, & other fine retailers – “No Honour In Exile” is a sonic lesson in violence, anger and chaos that weaves a web of crushing Deathcore riffs & ear-grabbing hooks, with hints of classic Metal and Hardcore.

In conjunction with the release of No Honour In Exile,” ThrodL has also released two brand new music videos. A concept music video for the hit single, “Ruthless,” – directed by Dave Causa (The DC Experience) – was released on YouTube on May 27, 2010. In addition, a live clips video for the second single, “Fireantz,” – featuring footage from the band’s CD release show at The Silo Nightclub in Reading, PA – was released on YouTube on July 18, 2010.

Check the band’s MySpace for upcoming shows and stay tuned for more Throdl band updates.

http://www.myspace.com/throdl - TheMetalDen.com


"Throdl Sets Release Date For New Album"

Reading, Pennsylvania based deathcore band THRODL will release its new CD "No Honour in Exile" on DRP Records on May 4, 2010. The CD will be released in both the U.S. and Europe on the same date, with international distribution to be provided by MVD Entertainment. - MetalUnderground.com


"ROCKET Interviews THRODL Vocalist Brad Roche"

The first killing frost occurs in mid to late October every year in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, but for one of the city’s own, THRODL, the ‘killing floor’ occurs every time this brutal heavy metal act steps onto the stage. Founded in 2001, THRODL is a five-piece musical unit of mass destruction that pulls no punches when it comes to making their own crushing sonic statement. Fusing sounds of death/hardcore with old school punk and thrash, THRODL is that rare band that actually represents today’s young and disillusioned the way they want to be: one hundred percent pissed off. Through their music, they help the listener reflect on the pain in society and everyday struggles that we all experience, whether caught in the throes of poverty or being lost in your own mind, THRODL’s third full length studio album to date, entitled No Honour In Exile, was released via DRP Records in the U.S. on May 4, 2010 and is a lesson in pure melodic violence.

The Metal Den’s Randy “Rocket” Cody has conducted an exclusive interview with vocalist Brad Roche of THRODL for his loyal worldwide Den Headz.

Rocket: Where were you born and raised?

Brad: I was born and raised in Reading, Pa. My birthplace and the birthplace of our BNR.

Rocket: Do you come from a big family?

Brad: No, not initially. It wasn’t until I was about 14 that the siblings were born. Now, I’m the elder brother of five.

Rocket: Do you recall your first rock concert?

Brad: Yup, I saw a crazy ass hair band called Free Fare in the early 90's, but don’t really count that. I guess I’d consider my first ‘real’ show in Allentown, Pa with The Allman Brothers and Rusted Root …. in er, 95.

Rocket: What first drew you to being a vocalist?

Brad: I wanted to write, I wanted to sing, and I wanted there to be something to sink your teeth into when you listen to the music we write. Bottom line: I’m very grateful for our listeners and their devotion to our music and message.

Rocket: Who are some of your biggest vocal influences of past or present?

Brad: Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Chino Moreno (Deftones), Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, FNM). In no particular order. Crazy ass bands like Carbomb (Long Island, NY), Sky Eats Airplane to name a couple.

Rocket: Let’s talk about the debut THRODL CD that just released “No Honour In Exile”. It’s a killer
record and I totally dig that it was a concept album about a female serial killer. How did
that fictional storyline come about exactly?

Brad: We wanted stray away the usual introspective music writing and give ourselves and our listeners someone iconic to cling to. Someone that you don’t here about. Someone that remains rare and endangered, and you never see in the papers. I can name as many male serial killers as I can athletes, and sadly they receive the same blinded praise. But you never hear about a female killer. So, we delved into someone semi-fictional. I’m sure she’s out there, but what would drive a female normally wired to create life, to take life instead. Hence, Lydia. No, Aileen Wuornos doesn’t count, hehe.

Rocket: THRODL is signed to DRP records. How’s that working out?

Brad: So far, pretty good. It’s nice to know that the label strives to grow, and therefore so will the bands.

Rocket: Who are some of the national acts out there that THRODL would love
to share the stage with?

Brad: Bring Me the Horizon, Horse the Band (yeah!!) and Norma Jean. To name a few off the top. Tough question honestly.

Rocket: What’s your favorite THRODL song to perform live and why?

Brad: I’d have to say that “NEWAIJ” is my favorite song to play live. Through and through, the song is muck heavy and a kick to the teeth. Yup, “NEWAIJ”.

Rocket: Does THRODL have a fan club or street team that people can join if they want?

Brad: Yes we do and actually we rabidly insist that everyone joins. It’s turning out to be a community as well as a street team. It’s called the BNR (Brand New Rome) and the current populus are insanely devoted to the band and the story behind the music. Google: ThrodL/Brand New Rome and sign the hell up!!!

Rocket: I like to have fun with this next one. What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you while
performing live on stage?

Brad: Well, I once took the headstock of a bass guitar to the brow and wound up bleeding into my eyes, but I got my vengeance. A couple of weeks later I raised my hand high and drove my index finger into my bass player’s nose, so far that it about knocked his ass out. All good things come.

Rocket: With all the great metal releases that have come out so far in 2010, what’s been your favorite?

Brad: Alt/Metal Diamond Eyes (Deftones), and Meridional (Norma Jean) are the two I’m listening to now.

Rocket: Who are some of the local un-signed metal acts on your scene that you think are worth
mentioning right now?

Brad: Nationally unsigned, I point to Ninetail and The Gloominous Doom (DRP, biased of course), and ‘Neocracy’ from Pa. (great metal, great band)

Rocket: What are some of the upcoming shows for THRODL that fans need to watch out for?

Brad: September 3rd: Anytime the schedule says ‘THE SILO Nightclub’ you need to be there.
September 18th: York, Pa. with Ninetail and were slating out plans for a tour with Sworn Enemy up and down the east coast, keep your eyes wide.

Rocket: Where do you see yourself in ten years from now?

Brad: Writing music … I have no reason to believe there’s an expiration to writing music.

Rocket: Thanks for rocking this out with me. Best of luck with it all! Go ahead and give a shout-out to your
biggest supporters.

Brad: Our collective, deserves the singular, solitary shout out. BNR, ‘building Rome brick by brick’.

http://www.myspace.com/throdl - TheMetalDen.com


"Throdl"

There is an insistent force within the Pennsylvania music scene – a rash of uncompromising original bands that are reinventing the scene. At the forefront of this is Throdl, a five-piece band that blends a deep and melodious metal with razor-edged hardcore.

While much of today’s music floats through the background, Throdl’s music is life. It’s a driving force to live and die by.

Throdl recently released a full-length CD titled "A Bullet Shy of Freedom," and they have shows scheduled throughout Pennsylvania. The band recently answered a few questions for us:

Is there a story behind your band’s name?

Tomorrow's Hope Rests On Dead Lies

What was your first show like?

Honestly...it probably sucked. But we've a come a very long ways from that point. Any band that thinks they started off great is seriously delusional. We were lucky to have a huge crew that supported us. Mostly close people who supported us as friends.

Do you find that you run into obstacles because your music can be considered “hardcore?”

Not really. Our music isn't one dimensional. We play with a bunch of different genres of music.

What exactly is “BNR?”

BRAND NEW ROME... UNIFY, DEFY, ACCEPTANCE, FRIENDSHIP, HOPE, FAMILY, LOVE, SELF GOVERNING AT TIMES, COAST TA COAST, KNOWLEDGE OF POWER, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, POWER IN NUMBERS, WE TAKE CARE OF OUR NUMBERS, TRUST IN BLOOD, FRATERNAL ORDER, CARING OF OUR BRETHREN AND SISTREN, ALL ABOUT MUSIC, FUCK CHILD ABUSE AND THE PUSSIES WHO STRIKE OUT ON WOMAN AND CHILDREN... PAYBACKS A BITCH. I BELONG AND IM FUCKIN PROUD---THRODL FOR LIFE AND BLESS BNR AND ITS COAST TA COAST FAMILY.

Tell us about your new album.

The title is "This is Freedom's Obituary". We are still working on it right now. It's going to deliver finely tuned songs encompassing thick heavy guitars, brutal vocals with schizophrenic changes into melodic vocals. One can also expect some crisp drumming and drop dead bass lines. dig it!

What other recordings do you have available for fans?

Older albums such as "Tomorrow's Hope" and "Dead Lies" can still be found on our website, throdL.com and myspace.com/throdl.

"A Bullet Shy of Freedom" our last full length recording can be bought at shows, and .. at our site. Also it will forever be available in digital format on most Mp3 sites such as iTunes and Napster.

Do you have any exciting shows coming up?

All shows are exciting. We can't wait to play more shows in different areas within the US. and all over the world if possible.

What is your opinion of the music scene in Pennsylvania?

We are lucky to be associated with a bunch of hardworking bands from West to East in this wonderful state of Pennsylvania. - WordOfMouthPA.com


Discography

A Bullet Shy of Freedom - Radioshun Recordings (2004)
This Is Freedom's Obituary - DRP Records (2007)
No Honour In Exile - DRP Records (2010)

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The first killing frost occurs in mid to late October every year in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, but for one of the city's own, THRODL, the 'killing floor' occurs every time this brutal heavy metal act steps onto the stage. Founded in 2001, THRODL is a five-piece musical unit of mass destruction that pulls no punches when it comes to making their own crushing sonic statement. Fusing sounds of death/hardcore with old school punk and thrash, THRODL is that rare band that actually represents today’s young and disillusioned the way they want to be: one hundred percent pissed off. Through their music, they help the listener reflect on the pain in society and everyday struggles that we all experience, whether caught in the throes of poverty or being lost in your own mind, THRODL's third full length studio album to date, entitled No Honour In Exile, was released via DRP Records in the U.S. on May 4, 2010 and is a lesson in pure melodic violence. The CD received international distribution by MVD Entertainment and has the group at its most fiercest with thirteen songs that will pummel heads like they're being bounced around in the pit on a hot day in good ole Radiation, PA. Along with Brad Roche on vocals, the explosive lineup features bassist Kevin Moyer, drummer Justin Skipper, along with guitarists Mike Fidler and Mike Ciotti. As quoted by Pennsylvania Musician 'Zine, "THRODL has a sound/live show which can be compared to a landslide hitting a village." The Metal Den adds: "I hear the future of metal today... and the strains are coming from a furious experimental entity named THRODL."