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TERMINATRYX
DVD film/klankbaan . DVDENT001 2008 ENT ENTERTAINMENT/IRIS
In 1922 German director FW Murnau released Nosferatu - Eine Symphonie
des Grauens, his adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, a tale of vampires and immortal love. Together with cinematographer Fritz Wagner they created a cinematic milestone of expressionist filmmaking, mesmerizing audiences well into the next century. The striking unforgettable lead vampire was played by Max Schreck.In 2005 Paul Blom and Sonja Ruppersberg launched the annual South African Horrorfest Film Festival and at each event include a silent Horror classic film whilst performing a brand new original live soundtrack, created via their Industrial-Metal project Terminatryx.
Joining Terminatryx on stage were Matthijis Van Dijk (from Dawntreader on violin), Francois Blom (from KOBUS! & VOD on programming & keyboards), Simon Ratcliffe (on upright bass, theremin & flute) and Sean Ou Tim (electronic percussion & samples) - the latter two artists both originally from the band Lark.
This special release, features this great new soundtrack together with additional Terminatryx material.
TERMINATRYX ............ CDENT 010 2008 ENT ENTERTAINMENT/IRIS
1. Venus Rising
2. Consume - mp3 by reverbnation
3. Virus - mp3 by myspace
4. Midnight
5. SleepWalkers
6. Tabloid Android
7. Symbionik
8. We Come In Peace
9. Up To You
10. The Love Song
11. Siek + Sat - mp3 by tuisblad
12. Absinthium
Enhanced CD segment includes music video for Midnight and a web link.
TERMINATRYX - Midnight
First Fix - The pre-production sampler .
Saturday 20 December, 9pm @ R.O.A.R.
(299 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town), R30
TERMINATRYX and THE WARINSANE will be performing live, giving the audience a barrage of electronically infused Industrial-Metal, and Heavy Metal respectively.
This all-encompassing alternative event will go down at the R.O.A.R. / Gotham / Gandalf's complex with multiple dance floors (and of course the two live bands), encompassing everything from Industrial and Metal to Gothic and EBM.
Don´t be shy to dress the part!
(Expect the customary drink specials)
The "TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU" DVD
Five months after the critically acclaimed self-titled TERMINATRYX album release, this unique phenomenon in the South African music scene has again gone an unpredictable route.
The 2-hour "TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU" DVD is as unconventional as this Cape Town based, female-fronted Industrial-Metal band. The DVD does not only contain music videos, live clips, and photo galleries, but also includes the dark short film imPERFECTION (made by the band and featuring their music).
Besides the engrossing music contained therein, the crown jewel of this distinctive package is the inclusion of the full 1922 silent vampire classic film NOSFERATU, with the new original TERMINATRYX soundtrack as performed live at its 2006 South African HORRORFEST Film Festival screening (with very special guests from the bands LARK, DAWNTREADER, K.O.B.U.S. & V.O.D).
This is the first time an alternative/extreme S.A. band has release a DVD containing a movie with their soundtrack.
The reversible DVD cover allows you to display either Terminatryx or Nosferatu.
www.TERMINATRYX.com
The PATH OF SIN Fetish Calendar
Path of Sin is South Africa's premium online Fetish, Bondage, Goth and Metal leather accessories store.
The Path Of Sin 2009 Fetish Calendar promises to be the sexiest calendar of the New Year, the calendar feature international Fetish/Alternative models like:
- Lilith Ave Satanas (Bizarre Mag, rubberdoll.net, Viva La Bam, etc)
- Kindra RavenMoon (Gothic Beauty, Elle - Canada, Satanic Sluts, etc)
- SinWhore (Bloody Vixens, Deadly Creations, Satanic Sluts, etc) ...and many more models in various stages of dress and undress.
Please note this calendar has an age restriction of 18 (nudity and suggestive content)
www.PathOfSin.co.za
TERMINATRYX DVDs, CDs & T-shirts, and PATH OF SIN calendars will be on sale at the venue.
Facebook Event: facebook.com...
Official TERMINATRYX site: TERMINATRYX.com
TERMINATRYX Facebook Group: facebook.com...
Official PATH OF SIN site: PathOfSin.co.za
R.O.A.R. Facebook Group: facebook.com...
THE WARINSANE: www.myspace.com/thewarinsane
TERMINATRYX on-line CD orders: oneworld.co.za...
TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU on-line DVD orders: oneworld.co.za...
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TERMINATRYX (pronounced: "terminaytrix")
A NEW BREED OF SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC
DVD Launch: 20 December @ ROAR, Lower Main Rd., Observatory, Cape Town
(in conjunction with the Path Of Sin fetish calendar launch)
Five months after the critically acclaimed self-titled TERMINATRYX album release, this unique phenomenon in the South African music scene has again gone an unpredictable, unconventional route.
On Halloween 2008 TERMINATRYX released their first DVD, "TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU". For the first time ever in South Africa an Alternative/Extreme band fuses with an historic cinematic classic.
This 2-hour package does not only contain music videos, live clips, biogs, photo galleries and extras as expected, but also includes the dark short film imPERFECTION (made by the band and featuring their music). 
Besides the engrossing music contained herein, the crown jewel of this distinctive package is the inclusion of the full 1922 silent vampire classic film NOSFERATU, with the new TERMINATRYX soundtrack as performed live at its 2006 South African HORRORFEST Film Festival screening (with very special guests Sean & Simon from LARK, Francois from K.O.B.U.S. & V.O.D, and Matthijs from DAWNTREADER).
The blend of Industrial soundscapes, ominous vocal moods, and dark energy also includes instrumentation ranging from upright bass, woodwinds, and theremin, to live percussion samples, sound FX, electric violin and metal guitars - breathing new life into this phenomenal, timeless motion picture of vampires and immortal love.
This is the first time a South African band has released a DVD containing a feature film with their soundtrack, furthermore expanding the TERMINATRYX identity as far from lackluster.
TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU content includes:
- "Nosferatu" - the feature film with its new Terminatryx soundtrack (plus special guest musicians), recorded live - Halloween 2006
- "Nosferatu Live" - a compilation of live performance moment below the big screen at the 2006 S.A. HorrorFest, with details on the history of the film festival and the live soundtracks performed at this annual event
- "Midnight" - music video
- "CONsume" - live clip from the very first Terminatryx live shows in 2003 with the first 5-piece live configuration
- "Up To You" - live clip of the rare 3-piece twin-bass guitar performance taken at Popkomm in Berlin, Germany, and stills from their European visit (2006) - with special guest Diccon Harper (V.O.D) on 8-string bass guitar
- Photo gallery from 2003-2008 featuring the song "SleepWalkers"
- Photo gallery of the special make-up FX video shoot for the song "Siek+Sat" (featuring the track)
- HorrorFest photo gallery (with the song "Virus")
- The Terminatryx affiliated short film "imPERFECTION" (2004), directed by Paul Blom and starring Sonja Ruppersberg (with music by Terminatryx and F8)
- Band biography
- The DVD also includes the Terminatryx songs "Venus Rising", "Absinthium", "Symbionik".
- Double-sided interchangeable DVD sleeve can be flipped to exhibit either Nosferatu or Terminatryx
- Specifications: 120 minutes / PAL / All Regions / 4:3 / Colour and Black & White / Stereo / FPB Rating: PG
A special press launch will be held.
For any additional information, stills, interviews etc., contact TERMINATRYX on: info@flamedrop.com
TERMINATRYX CD Order: http://www.oneworld.co.za/...
TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU DVD Order: http://www.oneworld.co.za/...
Other web links:
www.TERMINATRYX.com
www.OneWorld.co.za
http://www.new.facebook.com/...
www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx
www.YouTube.com/terminatryx
www.MyNoise.co.za/terminatryx
www.HORRORFEST.info
http://www.facebook.com/...
www.MySpace.com/SAhorrorfest
TERMINATRYX supported SHEEP ON DRUGS from the UK this past weekend, and will be doing the same with European act VNV NATION during their Cape Town stop-over at the Goth Industrial Gathering 2008, this Friday.
Friday 22 August
TERMINATRYX and VNV NATION (plus Ankst & Winter Soul) at The GOTH INDUSTRIAL GATHERING (Tafelberg Tavern, off Hope Street, Gardens) - doors open 7pm / first band on at 8pm sharp!
Booking info: www.subterania.co.za
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event....
TERMINATRYX CDs and T-shirts will be on sale at the venue, with WildFire Tattoo or Piercing vouchers for the first 10 items sold!
The TERMINATRYX track "Up To You" will be on the cover CD of the next Purity Magazine, incl. a Q&A with lead vocalist Sonja.
The self-titled TERMINATRXY album is available in stores, including indie shops like Mabu Vinyl, High Five, The African Music Store, & Revolution Records in Cape Town, and High Fidelity in Gauteng.
On-line album orders: subterania.co.za : OneWorld.co.za : kalahari.net
TERMINATRYX contact: info@flamedrop.com
TERMINATRYX website: http://www.TERMINATRYX.com
TERMINATRYX Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....
MySpace: http://www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx
MyNoise: http://www.MyNoise.co.za/terminatryx
ReverbNation: http://www.ReverbNation.com/terminatryx
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwPqABV1Vg
Join TERMINATRYX on Friday 4th JULY at the legendary LABIA Theatre
for the launch of their long anticipated album - on stage and on the big screen! This Double Feature of a different kind will see the TERMINATRYX multi-media audio-visual live performance followed by a free sneak preview of the forthcoming werewolf movie SKINWALKERS, two weeks before its official countrywide Ster Kinekor cinematic release.
The key configuration of Sonja and Paul (also of V.O.D, F8, and ex-KOBUS) will be joined on stage by additional musicians Patrick (Mind Assault) and Ronnie (ex-Grämlich & -Revellus).
Seats are limited for this once-off double feature spectacular - booking essential.
Booking opens from 1 July at The Labia Theatre (021 424 5927) - or e-mail for more info (info@flamedrop.com).
TERMINATRYX CDs and merchandise will be on sale + WildFire tattoo and piercing vouchers with the first 10 albums sold.
The Labia is a licensed venue and drinks from the bar can be taken into the theatre.
The TERMINATRYX album was released by ENT Entertainment mid-May 2008 - if your record store does not stock it, demand it!
Distributed by IRIS - catalog # CDENT 010
Also available from indie stores like High Fidelity (JHB), Mabu Vinyl (CT) and on-line stores including:
http://www.subterania.co.za (also takes international orders)
http://www.kalahari.net
http://www.oneworld.co.za
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PRESS RELEASE May 2008
www.TERMINATRYX.com TERMINATRYX (pronounced: "terminaytrix")
The long awaited TERMINATRYX album is set for a May 2008 release through ENT Entertainment, South Africa - distributed by IRIS (cat. no. CDENT 010).
The TERMINATRYX sound is a unique one in the South African musical milieu with the combination of striking vocalist Sonja Ruppersberg and the music of extreme music veteran Paul Blom (V.O.D, F8, and SAMA winners K.O.B.U.S.) blending into an Industrial-Metal soundscape rarely found in this country.
In addition there are many musical elements subtly filtering through across the diverse songs, from Alternative-, Hard Core- and Punk flavours, to Electronic-, Dark Wave- and Gothic hints.
From the start TERMINATRYX never attempted to sound like anyone out there, developing a sound all their own with inspiration coming from cinematic moods rather than other musical references.
The undercurrent of the fusion-, symbiosis- and corruption of man & technology is illustrated and supplemented with subjects ranging from socio-political issues, individualism & independent thought, consumerism, a critical tirade in Afrikaans, a love song alternative, biological- and viral infection, alien visitation, instrumentals and more.
Reacting on the state of the world (and beyond), there is no mincing of words.
With a natural aversion to cheap commercial sentiments and a blind consumer society, TERMINATRYX is truly a unique South African audio adventure, looking at the world with a satirical eye as they take the listener through a juxtaposed range of sonic intensity and calm, merging technology with the organic in a David Cronenberg vs H.R Giger trip.
Produced by Paul, the track elements were re-recorded in February 2008 at Flamedrop Productions (with many of the original segments recorded since 2003 retained).
All of the songs are original creations with Sonja and Paul also acting as executive producers.
Early March 2008 Paul joined Simon "Fuzzy" Ratcliffe across a 10-day period at Sound & Motion Studios where mixing commenced. The final mastering was done late-March.
Fuzzy also guests on the instrumental track ABSINTHIUM with upright bass and a variety of exotic flutes, adding an organic emotional element to the predominantly electronically programmed backbone of the track.
Another guest includes original guitarist Tom Somers with lead segments on SLEEPWALKERS and WE COME IN PEACE.
Jenna Bird added a few well-placed bars of piano on SIEK+SAT.
A German nursery rhyme narrated by Christina Storm opens the song MIDNIGHT.
Exclusive audio samples of selected new recordings from the album (as well as demo versions) can be heard at these on-line destinations:
SIEK+SAT > www.MyNoise.co.za/terminatryx (the only Afrikaans song - translated as Sick + Tired)
VIRUS > www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx
CONsume > www.ReverbNation.com/terminatryx
SLEEPWALKERS > www.LoadTheShow.com/show/TERMINATRYX
MIDNIGHT (music video) > www.YouTube.com/terminatryx
The album cover pictures were shot by Graham Abbott (of One Productions), with design, art-direction & post-production by Paul.
The video clip MIDNIGHT is included as an enhanced CD segment on the album (as well as a web link). The video features clips from F.W. Murnau´s silent German classic Nosferatu. 
TERMINATRYX also created an original soundtrack for Nosferatu with collaborators from Lark, performed live to the screen at the 2006 South African HORRORFEST Film Festival (a DVD of which will be released in October 2008).
At the 2007 Fest they gave The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari the same mood-drenched treatment, while the TERMINATRYX live soundtrack
for the 2008 HORRORFEST will be the legendary Häxan (again with special guests - www.HORRORFEST.info )
The Midnight video clip (and others) are also at www.YouTube.com/terminatryx. Two versions can be found here, with either the new audio track or the older demo version.
Album launch shows are set for May 2008:
Flamedrop- & VanniePadaf Productions will host the co-operative Gauteng shows
· Friday 30 May at Zeplins Rock Shack in Centurion (with RUNICA and PLASTICOMA, + DJ SINISTER) - www.zeplins.co.za / www.runica.co.za
(Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=17317446693)
· Saturday 31 May at Back 2 Basix at the edge of Melville, Johannesburg (with RUNICA and DJ SINISTER) - www.back2basix.co.za
(Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13995004538)
The Cape Town launch will be on Friday 13th June (venue tbc).
Updates will appear on the website and other profile pages.
CDs and merchandise (incl. T-Shirts) will be on sale at the shows.
While Paul handled all of the album´s instrumentation, additional musicians will be incorporated for live shows, with a synched up video projection accompanying the music set to give the audience a unique audio-visual experience.
TERMINATRYX:
SONJA: Lead & Backing Vocals
PAUL: Guitars, Bass, Drums & Programming, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
PATRICK: Guitar for live performances
RONNIE: Drums for live performances
In a televised talent show-, and mock reality drenched commercial media decline, TERMINATRYX is not merely a breath of fresh air, but a long awaited new direction out to rattle the cage just enough to make a saturated public stand still and think, "hey, there´s more to it than this..." - even if for only a moment.
But as we know, a moment can be a multitude of infinities - depending on the way you look at it.
Foreign distribution and licensing is underway.
To arrange for interviews and hi-res images: info@flamedrop.com
For more info: www.TERMINATRYX.com
Contact / Press / Media / Booking / Merchandise: info@flamedrop.com
TERMINATRYX chooses WILDFIRE Tattoos & Piercing (www.tattoo.co.za)