DEFAMATORY isn't a well-known band from Esbjerg, but they did release 2 demo's before the departure of their drummer Rene. Now they are trying out more thrash stuff than death metal, which the old stuff was. They are still looking for a drummer while they are doing new songs to complete a demo. I can't wait to hear their new stuff. I'm sure it kills. Very much NASTY SAVAGE-inspired, I'm sure.

DEFAMATORY: Embracing Thrash Metal Evolution

# DEFAMATORY  
**"Time"**  
(Demo 1991)  

A new death band from Denmark, let us celebrate. DEFAMATORY plays deathrash with heavy parts, a bit in the vein of their city mates INVOCATOR. DEFAMATORY was formed back in '88. Since then, they have had so many line-up changes that I can't remember. The first thing you probably notice on this demo, is the very shitty sound. Then after that, you surely notice the music, deathrash/metal. I must admit that they aren't lacking of ideas, they are lacking of the abilities to play them hard and fast. Most of the instrumental themes is probably trying to copy the sound of Gylve "Fenriz" Nagell's one classic tune "Soulside Journey", but as that is rather impossible, the DEFAMATORY demos are to be honest with everyone. Bet­ter luck next time!!!! The demo, which comes with a poor 2 coloured cover, can be bought for 5$ every where.  
DEFAMATORY / Rene Asmussen / Skip­pervænget 118/ 6710 Esbjerg V/ Denmark *MN

Defamatory’s Raw Demo: A Danish Deathrash Debut

# DEFINITIONARY

## Fortæl mig lidt om gruppen?

Defamatory startede i sommeren 1989. René, trommeslager, mødte ex-guitarist Kristian til en fest, hvor de snakkede heavy metal. Det blev indgangen til bandets start.

## Hvorfor navnet Defamatory?

René og Kenneth fandt på det en aften over nogle bajere. Oversæt betyder det "injurierende." Det lyder originalt, og det er aldrig hørt før.

## Hvem skriver Defamatory’s tekster og musik?

Det er René og Kenneth der står for det. De er fælles om det da de mener, at det er, der kommer det bedste arbejde ud af.

## Beskriv teksterne?

De er stærkt politiske. Men de er også skrevet med henblik på vold og splatter. Defamatory mener, det er et råddent system og samfund mennesker lever i dag. Plus det er en "lin" at skrive om politik.

## Hvad er vigtigste: musikken eller teksterne?

Musikken er klart det vigtigste, idet teksterne ligger i musikken. Dem ligger ikke i teksterne. De kan selvfølgelig også betyde noget, men det store arbejde ligger i selve musikken.

Inside the World of Defamatory: Metal, Politics, and Raw Emotion

Vi satser på et live-demo omkring december her i 1990, og desuden et studie-demo i 1991.

**Har I nogle fremtidsplaner?**
At vi kommer til at spille så meget som overhovedet muligt, og ellers passe vores damer.

**Har I noget at sige til fans?**
Vi håber på meget støtte fra fans, og især fra vores lokale "hammerne."

Hejle '90

**Defamatory line-up:**
- Kim Eriksen - Vocal/Lyrics
- Kenneth Bennedsen - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
- René Asmussen - Drums/Lyrics
- Ricco Skovdal - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
- Flemming Vangh - Bass

Så hvis der på et eller andet tidspunkt skulle dukke en lyst op til at skrive, søde, heller onde breve til os, eller hvis der mangler et band på din lokale scene, kontakt os da hos:

René Asmussen  
Skippervænget 118  
6710 Esbjerg V  
75-116921  

Kim

![Defamatory Logo](logo.jpg)

Defamatory: Band Plans and Fan Engagement in 1990

DEFAMATORY Reh. '90

DFAMATORY is a Danish death metal outfit which was started back in '88, then as a doom metal band. But after some line-up changes, and a lot of difficulties they now play what I call very respectable death metal. Their current line-up is; Rene (drums), Kenneth (guitar), Ricco (guitar), Flemming (bass) and Kim (vocals). Okay that was some history and now to the rehearsal tape. It starts out with a long keyboard intro, not a bad one but it's too long. The first song is called "Entering The Future" which also is the highlight of this tape. It contains some heavy riffs and some quite good grind parts, right, the riffs are very nice, but it hasn't got the same raw power, that bands as DEATH, but the same raw power, that bands as DEATH, but the first song. Their second song called "Subconscious Terror" (BENEDICTION), and it’s quite wellplayed, but Kim hasn’t got a powerful enough voice, but anyway, that can say like Barney? As this is a reh. tape I have to say that the sound isn’t too good. The tape isn't for sale, but if you're interested in the band, then the address is:
DFAMATORY/ Rene Asmussen/ Skippervænget 118/ 6710 Esbjerg V/ Denmark.

KM.

From Doom to Death: The Evolution of DEFAMATORY

Interview with Kim Eriksen:

**Band history?**

"The band was formed in '88 by our drummer, and after a couple of changes, the band was formed and with this line-up: Kim - vocals, Rene - drums, Flemming - guitar, and Kenneth - guitar, so right now we need a bassist."

**Describe your music style**

"We try to play a mixed cocktail between thrash and death metal."

**Who’s responsible for your lyrics?**

"Both Rene and I have written the lyrics for the band. I don’t really think that my lyrics let some specific message shine through. Of course, I have a message when I write, but it is up to the individual, what he/she can derive of them. The lyrics are about small funny things we might meet in our lives, like death, drugs, dark powers, and life in other dimensions."

**Plans for the future?**

"Right now we’re working with new material for our forthcoming demo, so we have a lot to do. Of course, we hope that we can play some gigs in the nearest future, but the need of a bassist is giving us some trouble."

**What do you think about our extremely cool comp.???**

"I’m nearly crying by the thought that we are going to be on this comp. Let’s get serious, Christen, my man, I think it is a good idea that you are making this comp. (we agree - CM ho ho), and it gives us a chance to be heard by the masses, keep up the good work."

**A last word?**

"A last word, does that mean that I shall only answer with one word, or does it mean that I’m going to make a short end? Anyway, I want to thank you for the interest in our band, good luck with your tape. A last word: PIZZA."

Write to: Kim Eriksen, Skolebakken 68 2tv, 6700 Esbjerg

-Their new demo should be out now, with a much better sound + better music, check it out.

-DEMATORY picture on the other page-

Demo 2 (1994)

Time (1991)

Nagual # 1 page 35

Trechoma # 2 page 13

Underground mag # 1 page 5

Underground mag # 1 page 6

Trechoma # 1 page 35

Cannibalistic Masturbation # 1 page 15

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