Thus Defiled

Thus Defiled have played live with most of the major metal acts from around the world such as Mayhem, Cradle of Filth, Cannibal Corpse, Immolation, Moonspell etc.. As well as the recent UK tour with Decapitated and Rotting Christ with openers Anata (Earache) A LIVE REVIEW FROM KERRANG! MAGAZINE: THUS DEFILED The Underworld, London 1.11.04 KKKKK British black metal retakes the capital. "We're going to take over the world" laughs Paul Carter, relaxing backstage. Pausing to take a swig of his beer, a smirk crosses the Thus Defiled founder's face. "And if the world doesn't like it they can fuck right off." Just moments before Immemorial's death metal furies were laying waste to the venue. But if they seem a tough act to follow, Thus Defiled aren't following anyone. The lights go down, the horns go up, and without missing a beat Carter and company stroll out and unceremoniously proceed to bludgeon the heaving throng with the wrathful volley of 'Spiritual Abduction'. The sound is torrential, owing largely to Nick L's mighty percussive hammering. Rob V's thundering bass lines are matched by the piercing, supersonic howl of Paul F's guitar virtuosity. But Paul Carter's overpowering primal screams lay waste to the volume dials, making everything that's come before - both tonight and in years past - pale in comparison. The deafening death-grunting cheers shuddering the Underworld speak in one voice tonight. Thus Defiled conquer, and the world can fuck right off. ALEXANDER MILAS - KERRANG!