14. Global Connectivity and the Izmir Extreme Metal Scene

AYKUT ÇEREZCİOĞLU


 

1. Affliction, “Retribution”

From: Execution is Necessary, Poem Productions, 2007.

 

Emrah Demirel: vocals, guitar; Kerem İnci: guitar; Emre Demirel: Bass; Fikri Yargıcı: drums.

 

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Discogs

 

The song was composed by the band. Song is based on Swedish death metal style. Attracts attention with agressive guitar riffs and vocals.


 

2. Climb, “Perfectly Nothing”

From: The Climb, EMI, 1998.

 

Gökalp Ergen: vocals, guitar; Melih Balta: guitar; Kağan Batır: bass; Alen Konakoğlu: drums.

 

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Climb is the one of the most important metal band of the 1990s in Turkey. Most important feature of the band is their lead bass riffs. Band also displays the elements of scearmo style on their chorus.


 

3. Murder King, “Boykot”

From: Gürültü Kirliliği, On Air Müzik, 2014.

 

Can Uzunallı: vocals; Össan Deneç: guitar; Fırat Öz: guitar; Özgür Özkan: bass; Onur Akça: drums.

 

Lyrics

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Band writes their songs in Turkish language. They discuss the political issues in Turkey on their songs. Band attracts attention with their political attitude.


 

4. Pentagram, “Living on Lies”

From: Trail Blazer, P.M.P. Records, 1992.

 

Ogün Sanlısoy: vocals; Demir Demirkan: guitar, backing vocals; Hakan Utangaç: guitar, backing vocals; Tarkan Gözübüyük: bass, backing vocals; Cenk Ünnü: drums, backing vocals.

 

Lyrics

Discogs

 

The song was composed by the band. The song is based on speed metal style. Attracts attention with techincal guitar riffs and progressive form.