**MACERATION** from Denmark are one of the only danish (Death Metal) bands with a deal. They had signed to TURBO MUSIC, but then suddenly MACERATION started to act wierd, and MACERATION then quit TURBO. A new label called PROGRESS RED LABEL will instead of TURBO release MACERATION's debut LP, I thought, that all this was a bit messy, so I contacted Lars Bangsholt (Guitar), to know more about what exactly had happend.

- **When was MACERATION formed, and who got the idea?**

MACERATION was formed back in the beginning of 1990, and it was started by me and Jacob Hansen and a guy called Rune, but he's out now.

- **How many demos have you done?**

We have only done one live-tape, and that tape really sucks, we really hate that tape, and we don't sell it anymore.

- **You signed to TURBO MUSIC, who were going to release your first LP, but now you're not on TURBO anymore, and they're not going to release your debut, what has happend?**

Yes, we signed to TURBO MUSIC, and we recorded our debut LP "A serenade of agony," and we were really happy with TURBO, they promissed us a tour and they promissed us to pay for the studio time, but they never fulfilled the promisses, and then, we fucking cancelled the contract, so you can say, that MACERATION was never signed by TURBO MUSIC, so here from goes a BIG FUCK OFF to TURBO MUSIC!!

- **Who will then release your debut?**

A new start label called PROGRESS RED LABEL have bought the rights for the album and they will soon release it, but only in 3000 copies, and only.

- **How did you get Jacob & Jakob (both INVOCATOR ed.) and Dan (EXCEG OF SANITY ed.) to play on the LP?**

Because when we recorded the album (Jakob) Schultz and Jacob were real members of MACERATION, not just stand-in members, the reason why we asked Dan to do the vocals were, that we couldn't find any singer in our area that we liked, but now both Schultz and Jacob are out of MACERATION, because they have to concentrate 100% on INVOCATOR, but I have found new members that (maybe) are even better than Schultz and Jacob.

- **Do you think, that you've got a steady line-up by now?**

Yes, I think so. Our new line-up is Krean Meier (guitar), Lukas Meier (Drums) (both play in SACRIFICAL as well), I'm alone on bass, but we still need a singer.

- **How was it to record in a studio? I doubt that TURBO payed for your studio time, did you pay for it yourselves? Was it expensive?**

It was a really great experience, we had a lot of fun. Yeah, TURBO should have payed for the studio-time, but they never did (Fuck 'em!), the studio time costed 2500 US dollars for five days, I think that's real cheap.

- **Are you satisfied with production on "A serenade of agony"?**

Yeah, we're really satisfied with the recordings, but we are not satisfied with the mixing, we could have done that a lot better.

- **Do you think, that "A serenade..." is a good representation of MACERATION?**

Yes I think so, "A serenade..." isn't original but still I think it's a lot better, than many new Death Metal bands. Am I wrong or what?

- **What do you think of Jacob & Jakob and Dan's "real" bands?**

I love INVOCATOR, they are a real cool band, I allso like EDGE OF SANITY, Dan has a very unique voice, he is good!!

- **Which song is your fave MACERATION song?**

It must be "Pain and pleasure Incarnate".

Maceration's Journey: From Formation to Label Transition

og mange af de nye bands der dukker op er ikke originale.  
Men det er da OK, at der er så mange bands, det styrker scenen, men i længden vil mange nok drukne i mæng- den, da de som sagt lyder negativt ens. De bands der udgiver cd’er i løbet af år ti, vil sikkert overleve, der tænker jeg specielt på bands som SACRIFICIAL og ILLDISPOSED, som begge er brillante bands, de har deres egen sound, selvom de spiller death metal.  
Hvilke bands inspirerer MACERATION’s musik ?  
I starten var vi (og er stadig) inspireret af klassiske metal bands som MASSACRE, SINDROME, DEVASTATION (Chicago, RIP), NASTY SAVAGE, DEATH osv. Personligt lytter jeg også til bands som PSYCHOTIC WALTZ, WATCHTOWER, FATES WARNING, DREAM THEATER, + mange andre, der er mange fede bands. også f.eks. SOLSTICE, INCUBUS, MORBID ANGEL, CYNIC, SUFFOCATION, RIPPING CORPSE, PANTERA osv. Også andre stilarter som f.eks. RUSH, POLICE, PINK FLOYD, LED ZEPPELIN, ICE CUBE osv.  
Så vidt jeg ved er PROGRESS-dealen kun for denne ene cd. Er I i kontakt med andre selskaber ?  
Vi vil først lave et promo bånd med nogle nye numre, for at vise forandringen siden de gamle numre. Det vil vi måske også bruge til noget video, det vil sige endnu en promo video. Vi har netop lavet video til nummeret “Mind Rampant”, og det kan helt sikkert bruges i promotion øjemed. Vi skal også snakke med PROGRESS om hvad de har tænkt sig mht. MACERATION.  
Hvad bliver det næste store skridt for MACERATION ?  
Det ved jeg ikke, vi skal igang med at lave nye numre, og så vil vi spille en del gigs til næste års gigs i Holland i sammen med GERONIMO og BEYOND BELIEF, det er fedt nok.  
Hvad er dine ønsker for MACERATION i fremtiden ?  
Det har jeg vist svaret på. Vi vil selvfølgelig stadig spille live for at præsentere os, men det vil blive en naturlig ændring i musikken så det nye materiale blir’ hæsere og mere interessant.  
Den originale, sidste kommentar ?  
Ja, for interviewet. Hold øje med MACERATION, vi vil bygge os selv op i henatelæden. Bestil vortest t-shirts, kun 90,- incl. porto.  
Køb MACERATION’s cd, det betaler sig. Hvis man vil i kontakt med bandet er adressen:  
JACOB SCHULTZ  
THINGSHALLE 20B st. tv.  
6700 ESBJERG  
DK

The Evolution and Inspirations of MACERATION's Music

MACERATION

Danske MACERATION har nu endelig fået deres cd på gaden. De store problemer med TURBO MUSIC har gjort, at der skulle gå et længere end ventet for den var i butikkerne. Naturligvis fandt MACERATION sig ikke i at blive ripped off, så de forlod selskabet, og signede til danske PRL. Her følger et interview med guitarist Schulz:

**Så er "A Serenade Of Agony" endelig kommet ud. Er I tilfredse med den?**

"A Serenade Of Agony" er faktisk indtil videre kun ude i DK, så den er for mig ikke rigtig udkommet endnu. Den blev jo indspillet for over et år siden, så der er mange ting som man nu kunne have gjort langt bedre. Men tænker man på at den er indspillet for så lang tid siden, så er den OK. Produktionen kunne dog være langt bedre, og ligeledes kunne numrene være bedre arrangeret.

**Var det ikke frustrerende for jer, at der gik så lang tid fra indspilling til udgivelse?**

Jo, når man nu har en plade man gerne vil ud med. Siden vi startede har der været forskellige udskiftninger af medlemmer og der har været nogle problemer med at få den rigtige lyd og den rigtige feeling frem, der skulle være på numrene. Dette plate er den tredje, og den er langt mindre progressiv og mere direkte. Efter numrene var skrevet kal deres planer, og så indspillede vi numrene i to tracks. Derefter tog det så lang tid, at vi til næst sidste koncert den 20. november slat havde skiftet det meste af sættet ud og kun spillede halvdelen af numrene fra cd'en. For dette line-up lå MACERATION jo helt stille, så vi er faktisk først nu kommet igang igen. Da cd'en først er ude nu, efter så lang tid, er man egentlig lidt træt af materialet, den burde have været udgivet lige efter indspilningen, men som sagt så gik det hele jo galt med hensyn til TURBO MUSIC.

**Er I tilfredse med lydsiden? Jeg synes, især stortrummen, minder en del om MORRISOUND?**

Lyd siden er ikke tilfredsstillende, guitarlyden for udflydende, den skulle have været mere tight og fast. Stortrummen minder måske lidt om MORRISOUND lyden, men alt i alt, kunne vi godt have brugt mere tid til at lave et ordentligt mix, og dermed få det bedste på lydmæssigt.

**Hvorfor valgte I at indspille i RED HOUSE?**

Vi havde hørt om RED HOUSE og på det tidspunkt kunne vi få studietid dér. Så indspillede vi i RED HOUSE. Vi vidste ikke om studio var så godt, for så ja, ret tidligere at der var indspillet  eneste STUDIO.

**Hvad skete der med TURBO MUSIC?**

Vi fik en deal med TURBO, og så stod lygterne ligesom med det samme, dealen faldt sammen, og vil vi have mulighed for eksport. Uheldigvis for TURBO MUSIC signaturede de en del bands, større end os, så de vægt på dem og der gik ikke lang tid for rarede den sig. Det gik godt i starten, men så blev det give væk for længe til videre. Vi skrev til dem, men de svarede kun sjældent og derfor smækkede vi med øjne og søgte efter nyt selskab Uddannelse krog til dagen.

**Hvordan mente I TM at I havde fået nok?**

Det gjorde vi i starten af '92, og derefter overtog PROGRESS det hele. Vi fik dog aldrig noget svar fra TURBO. Vi skrev til dem, at vi ikke gad mere, og at hvis de ikke svarede tilbage inden en dag, var kontrakten annulleret. Siden har vi aldrig hørt fra dem.

**Hvordan kom dealen i orden med PROGRESS? Hvad indeberer den?**

De er den samme som med TURBO i store træk. Forskellen er ikke en rigtig kontrakt. PROGRESS udgiver den ikke længere og de samme royalties som TURBO ville komme, sender de ret. Dealen kan form sig meget og være forskellige andres, uafhængige distributør. MACERATIONs ret, at 10 presset nogen og deal med TURBO MUSIC fra deres RØD INVOICE.

**Hvordan joined Jonas Holmberg & Steffen Nielsen jer? Rygtet sagde I var opløst?!**

Ja, MACERATION var faktisk mere eller mindre opløst. Det var faktisk kun Lars Bangsholt der var tilbage. Da jeg så ud af INVOCATOR, snakkede jeg med Lars, og vi besluttede at tage et nyt line-up, også for ligesom at følge udvælge et eller om. Vi fandt Steffen og Jonas i Vejle, og herefter har jeg været AGONIZEs guitarist Christian Nielsen på tur, så bruge jeg selvfølgelig også stadigvæk fra stigende spillesteder.

**Hvad er systemet med det sjetteleje...Har det stumt et pd jeres image at Day har skrevet flere af teksterne? De minder om EDGE OF SANITYs?**

M.H.T. teksterne, da har Day skrevet så dtj tekst, resten af man også Jacob Hansen de svære.... med til Day. Man også kom fra Maceration til EDGE OF SANITY nærer i øjeblikket. Deres bandet med megen af det AGONY flere gange spillet i.. vi havde at hvad 2 eper stil at blev skrevet nu stærk og jeg har også sejn in SPINNING angivelser ikke, til de kommende kan hjælpe også forsægtigt, en lur, og lige meget nu uden deres og lidt mere band

**Hvordan går det med AGONY?**

Det går roligt der udnd på budget nogle ore uheldige populære svagtum det blev demo bands bpaet så vi næsten har .... mildest talt blev brændende samt NM som independent-virk med hvert folk MACERATIONs materiale for PROMOTION udgiver ALLE til afkasses store or bandet, derfor.

**Hvem er TURBO i dag og samme en cjtibiket?**

TURBO kan siges at de nu er deres seneste opført hvor deres kontrolstationer mod nogle af det dårlige dre jeres REMIND AF INCEST tilmet tilbage i 12 på bestyds også nok tm næsten korrekt og sig... det af AL hør  mor og derved stortrummedyden skade.

**Hvad pjelf highlights i forhold til den aktuelle situation?**

Christ firm afslået & mod TURBO ud net top forsøger uoch det passer TJENESTE MAX op går håndleddet kontrahentes uden balance.

A Serenade Of Agony: Overcoming Challenges in the Music Industry

# MACERATION
## A SERENADE OF AGONY

**MACERATION "A SERENADE OF AGONY"**

(PRL CD 7913004)

FINALLY RELEASED! 8 TRACKS OF SHEER BRUTALITY! FEATURING MEMBERS FROM INVOCATOR & EDGE OF SANITY.

Speaking about **MACERATION**, which was supposed to do an album for the late now defunct (rip off) german label Turbo Records, is now signed on Progress Red Labels (who also have danish **KONKHRA** and **DOUBT**) for a CD. The band's future is quite uncertain right now, but I think Lars Bangsholt is looking for new members to re-form **MACERATION**.

Maceration's Uncertain Future: Searching for New Beginnings

- Danish MACERATION, known for their debut CD "A Serenade Of Agony" released on Progress, are finally coming together. After massive problems with finding a fixable line-up, the band is finally going somewhere. The band consists of Jakob Schultz (guitar), Lars Bangsholt (guitar), Morten Nissen (vocals). The band is still in an insecure situation concerning drummer and bassplayer. However, they have managed to make some new songs, and they are heavy, not as the CD at all. write'em and ask what they are up to.

Maceration's Resurgence: New Beginnings and Heavy Sounds

- Jakob Schultz and Morten Nissen have formed a new band. As long as MACERATION is as unstable as it is, the 2 members decided to form a new band. They're still rockin' in MACERATION. The new band, which is nameless at this writing moment play a mixture of grunge, rap, thrash, heavy, everything that sound heavy in a way. Write to this band and get some more insight info.

Jakob Schultz and Morten Nissen Launch New Genre-Blending Band

Introducing a New Sound: Jakob Schultz and Morten Nissen's Unnamed Band

# MACERATION

MACERATION is a four piece death metal band from Denmark. Formed in January by Jacob Hansen (drums/vocals), Rune Hansen (guitar/vocals) and Lars Bangsholt (bass). 

The line-up was changed about 2 months later when Jakob Schultz joined on bass and Lars started playing guitar. MACERATION comes from the same town as INVOCATOR and two of the members Jacob Hansen and Jacob Schultz does also play in INVOCATOR. MACERATION have just released a live demo which was recorded at their debut gig in Esbjerg together with TRI-CHINA (DK) and DARK THRONE (N). The live demo has good sound quality and contains 4 of MACERATION's own tracks + cover versions of OBITUARY, Slowly We Rot, _OBITUARY_, Godly Beings, DEATH - Left To Die, and DEFECATION - Intro:megaton Vestige of Earthly Remains. MACERATION seems to be inspired by AUTOPSY/CARCASS and other brutal death metal bands. In consideration that this is the debut.

Maceration: A New Force in Danish Death Metal

gig and this is only a live demo I think it's great and don't think it has something to do with INVOCATOR, not even Jacob's vocals has 'cause he's singing with a more brutal death metal voice in MACERATION. 

All death metal freaks should get this great live demo and also watch out for their forthcoming studio demo.

**ADDRESS:**
Maceration  
c/o Lars Bangsholt  
Kongensgade 84, 3.  
6700 Esbjerg  
Denmark

**MERCHANDISE:**
Live demo ... 30 Dkr. + porto - 5$ + 1 IRC  
or send a blank tape + something paying the postage to get it.

*Kennie Deigaard*

Live Demo Alert: Brutal Death Metal with Maceration

**MACERATION**

Maceration er et dansk death metal band, der har fået en deal med Turbo Musik. Jeg har aldrig hørt Maceration, men de skal selvfølgelig med i NecroListic Mag. Jeg kontaktede Lars (guitar, sang).

**M.M. Hvordan fik I dealen med Turbo Musik?**  
Lars: Vi fik den ved at Turbo Musik var interesserede i Invocator, men da Invocator var signet på dette tidspunkt, fortalte Schultz dem at han spillede bass i et andet band, så Schultz sendte Turbo Musik et live-bånd + numre fra øvelokalet og da Turbo Musik hørte det signede de os.

**M.M. Hvornår blev Maceration dannet?**  
Lars: Vi blev dannet i januar 1990 med dette line-up: Rune Hansen (guitar), Lars Bangsholdt (bass, vocal) og Jacob Hansen (trommer).

**M.M. Hvilket line-up har I nu?**  
Lars: Vores line-up er: Lars Bangsholdt (guitar, vocal), Jacob Schultz (bass) og Jacob Hansen (trommer).

**M.M. Jeres demo skulle være ude inden maj/juni '92?**  
Lars: Nej, men den skulle være ude inden maj/juni '92.

**M.M. Hvor mange eksemplarer solgte jeres demo?**  
Lars: Vores live demo solgte vel omkring 50-70 eksemplarer og vi har optaget/givet omkring 200-300 mennesker det.

**M.M. Kan demoet stadig købes?**  
Lars: Ja, demoet kan stadig købes på min adresse, det koster 30kr + porto 4,75kr.

**M.M. Er I tilfredse med dealen på Turbo Musik?**  
Lars: No fuckin' way, Turbo Musik er et rip off selskab, vi indspillede "A Serenade Of Agony" i september 1991 og de har ikke betalt en rød øre for vores studio tid indtil nu, mig og Jacob er de eneste band der er blevet snydt på dette selskab. Så send aldrig penge til Turbo Musik, de er et rip off firma.

**M.M. Hvad omhandler jeres tekster om?**  
Lars: Vores tekster er om det særlige, om der er liv efter døden. Da death metal blev så stor havde jeg blandt andet skrevet tekster om livet, så de kan ændre den opfattelse af de fleste.

**M.M. Hvor mange numre vil der være på jeres debut indspillet?**  
Lars: Vi vil ikke sætte på masterbåndet i Odense som hedder "A Serenade Of Agony" og der vil være maks. 9 tracks.

**M.M. Vil "A Serenade Of Agony" være til at skaffe i de fleste større distributionsfirmaer?**  
Lars: Ja.

**M.M. Hvilken lyd yngres mest?**  
Lars: Med en god lyd.

**M.M. Hvordan forløb indspilningerne af "A Serenade Of Agony"?**  
Lars: Lydmæssigt kunne jeg være tilfredse, selvom mixningen kunne have været en del bedre.

**M.M. Hvilket death band synes I bedst om?**  
Lars: Vi bedres dette lide INVOCATOR, SACRIFICIAL, FORCE MAJUERE og AGONYIZE.

**M.M. Favorit bands?**  
Lars: WATCHTOWER, HELLSTAR, FATES WARNING, SANCTUARY, QUEENSRYCHE, METAL CHURCH, RIPPIK CORPSE, DARK ANGEL, CRIMSON GLORY, CARCASS, STEPFLE VUWER, ATHIEST, AUTOPSY, DARK THRONE, SACRED REICH og EUROMED, ROAD ANGEL, CARCASS, EXCITATION, VIKING, DECADES, DEATH HUMAN REMAINS, UNLEASHED etc. (Stan)

Rise of Maceration: A Danish Death Metal Journey

- Tell the readers about the songs on "A serenade..."  
Lyrically I don’t know, because I’m not writing the lyrics, musically it’s bands like MASSACRE, SANCTUARY, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, DEATH, DEVASTATION (Chicago R.I.P.), SINDBORE etc.

- For how long time have you played guitar? Who’s your fave guitarist?  
I have played guitar for about two years now, my fave guitarist is Shawn Kelly from RIPPING CORPSE, I also like Mike Davis from NOCTURNUS.

- Will MACERATION go on tour soon to promote "A serenade..."?  
I don’t think so, because we haven’t got the money for it, but we probably will go on a Denmark tour.

- How many times have you played live? What do you think about playing live?  
We have played live four times, it’s really fun to play live, I love it. Lots of headbanging and stage-diving, it’s really great!

- Your upper goal with MACERATION?  
To make a new record. To make a decent name in the underground, and sell a lot of records.

- Futureplans?  
To make a new and much better record. And find a new singer.

- Any last words to end this int...  
Thank you for the interview and good luck with your ’zine!! Look out for our debut "A serenade...".

Well, it seems as Lars’ future-plans will come through - once again MACERATION have had a line-up change. They’re still looking for a bassist, but they’ve found a singer Jesper from ICONOCLASM! "A serenade..." should be out by now - buy it! MACERATION can be contacted at this adress

MACERATION  
c/o Lars Bangsholt  
Kongesgade 84 3. th.  
6700 Esbjerg  
Denmark

Inside the World of MACERATION: Inspirations, Aspirations, and Touring Plans

Lars Bangsholt is answering:

**Bandhistory?**

"We started in the beginning of '90, and have until now released a live-demo, the line-up was: Jakob Schultz-bass, Rune Hansen-guitar/vocals, Jacob Hansen-drums/vocals and me on guitar. In the beginning of '92 was the time for a line-up change, we got Kræn Meier instead of Rune, and Lukas Meier instead of Jacob Hansen."

**What kind of music do you play?**

"I don’t know how to describe our music, but I think we play death thrash."

**What have you released?**

"We have made a bad live tape, in a month or two we’ll release our debut lp. Then we’ll make t-shirts."

**Lyrics?**

"Our lyrics deals with the spiritual world and death, what’s after death and so."

**Has death metal become a cheap trend?**

"Yes I think so, because too many bands gets a record deal (which they don’t deserve) (just like us), as long as you played that metal you’re able to get a record-deal. But there’s also lots of cool death metal bands, like SUFFOCATION, MORBID ANGEL, INCUBUS."

**Something funny to add?**

"No, not really, because I’m a boring scooter."

**Last word?**

"Thanx for the interview, and good luck with your tape."

**MACERATION:**

Lars Bangsholt, Storegade 110 #1, 6705 Esbjerg Ø...

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