Jewish Metal Mayhem: Epidemic

By Jewish Mayhem
Photos by Ram Bulatnikov and provided by Epidemic
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JEWISH MAYHEM REVIEW OF EPIDEMIC

In this second installment of Jewish Metal Mayhem, we are featuring Independent Metal from EPIDEMIC who hail from Nahariya, Israel. Epidemic is comprised of Joseph Everjil , Guitar and Vocals – Jonathan Segal , Guitar and Vocals – Erz Simon , Drums and Back-up Vocals – Wolf Kashirin , Bass

We had the chance to listen to four songs by them The Man the Kills, Carcinoma, Then, and The Mirror, and here is what we had to say.

The Man the Kills Himself

The Man that Kills, has a great first half of the song, it has a killer opening riff that opens the song into a flurry of Soulfly?esque bombast.  Followed by a heavy mix of ball?z out riffing leading into heavy grooves. Some parts in the breakdown were a little?meh?didn?t do much for the song. However, towards coming out of the haze, the song finds it way back to the pocket and rocks out with it?s cock out.

Carcinoma

My shins are hurting from this song, Erz Simon shines on this flurry of 32nd notes at a killer pace. The guitar work is good as well with some nice harmonies bring this song together to make some heavy duty shit.

Then

A blast of old school metal mixed with nu-metal, the bass solo needs some work but the guitar solos pick up the song and bring in this hell bent train of metal back on track. A nice mix of old and new.

The Mirror

Retro-tastic, lots of classic influences in this mainly instrumental song. The vocals need some work but not too much and the recording quality needs more punch. Nice…high five.

As an independent band, EPIDEMIC has done pretty good. They have a base of material to progress and evole into some great metal. Sure they have some work to do, tighten things up but the group as a whole is headed in the right direction. I think with the right boost of recording professionals and some road experience they could cast some heavy molten metal into a solid act for a label that know how to promote Heavy Metal.

Discography:

- “Evil Against Evil ” (2005, Demo)
- “Earth Penitentiary ” (2006, Demo)
- “The Man That Kills Himself ” (2006, Single)

JM: Tell us about the Heavy Metal scene in Israel for our readers who have not been to Israel.
Joseph ? it’s pretty kicking, but it could be better?something in the mentality ? sometimes it seems like everyone is obsessed about every little thing, but the music.
Jonathan ? The scene is growing everyday, but the unity is getting smaller.
Erez ? The amount of people is small compared to its passion.
Wolf ? The people here love metal, but not club owners.

JM: Is the band going to stay in Nahariya? Has the band thought of moving?
Joseph ? I hope by 2008 we will be out of here.
Jonathan ? First chance we get, we’ll be on our way to the plan.
Erez ? When a good opportunity will come, I’ll be glad to move.
Wolf ?

JM: Tell us what?s up and coming for Epidemic.
Joseph ? W e really just wanna make music in our life. So that’s what we’re doing.
Jonathan ? We’re doing a sepulture tribute in tell-Aviv, with other Israeli bands.
Erez ? We are currently in touch with a small label in the U.S.
Wolf ?

JM: Where would you like to play that you have not yet?Joseph ? England could be nice?maybe the U.S? or Japan.
Jonathan ?Germany or Austria, cause they’re really into metal.
Erez ? anyplace where race and religion are not important.
Wolf ? Australia and Japan.

JM: What would be your ultimate show/venue to play?
Joseph ? Well shit I don’t know?the bigger the better.
Jonathan ?When peace will rule the world, Palestine could be a nice gig. (If they’ll want us)
Erez ?Eurovision.
Wolf ?Ozzfest.

JM: Did you record your Demo?s or did you go into a studio to record them?
Jonathan ? The first one was recorded in my brother’s room, but we are working in studios ever since.
Erez -
Wolf ?

JM: Will you release an independent full CD?
Joseph ?
Jonathan ? if things won’t kick in for us, then yeah!
Erez -
Wolf ?

JM: Every band has some stories from live shows, some good some bad. Could you tell us about one of yours?
Joseph -
Jonathan ? There was this one gig we did in a bomb shelter once. It was a small production, but it felt like we were really doing something for the metal scene at that time.
Erez -
Wolf ?

JM: What kind of music gear are you using these days? Amps etc.
Joseph ?Jackson guitars. ”Boss” ?effects. Fender-amps.
Jonathan ? Jackson guitars. Extreme-III. Fender-amps
Erez ? Pearl drums. Paste cymbals. Pearl eliminator D. pedal. Roland triggers.
Wolf ?Vorson bass. Ibanez amp. Boss pedals: distortion & equalizer.

JM: What was the hardest song you have recorded?
Joseph ? “The man that killed himself”
Jonathan – “The man that killed himself” ?the conductions in the studio were hard.
Erez ? ”Unshined”-because I was totally unprepared and young.
Wolf ?”Then”-

JM: What are your musical influences??
Joseph ? Pantera, SYL?
Jonathan ? Megadeth, Korn M. Manson , Slayer, and the early: Metallica, Sepulture, Atrocity.
Erez ? Deicide?Primus.
Wolf ?Body count, Flotsam and Jetsam.

JM:  Do Israeli girls come out to metal shows or is it a Sausage fest?
Joseph -
Jonathan ? no! The girls come?they are always there!
Erez -
Wolf ?

JM:  Are you guys shomer mitzvot or shabbat??
Joseph – no
Jonathan -no
Erez – no
Wolf ?well?my dad is half Jewish and half Christian, and my mom is Muslim so?

JM:  What would you change in Israel or with the Jewish people if you could? ?
Joseph ? Israeli people are very uptight?
Jonathan ? I wish we can be more helpful towards ourselves.
Erez ? nothing.
Wolf ?I wish the Israelis could be more open- minded and artistic.

JM:  Any shout outs, plug-ins, or people that you want to thank?
Joseph ? My parents and all our friends.
Jonathan ?those who support the metal scene, and help others.
Erez ? my brother and my dad.
Wolf ?those who supported us along the way.

JM: Thankx guys and destroy!

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