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Zardonic

Zardonic is the stage name of Federico Agreda, a venezuelan drum and bass DJ, producer and remixer, referenced as the biggest dark Drum & Bass act in Latin America[1].

Biography

Federico Agreda started composing at the age of 16 under his black metal moniker Gorepriest, and two years later he earned the Best Keyboardist award at the Premios Metal Hecho en Venezuela 2002-2003 (Metal Made in Venezuela Awards)[2]. This gained him a significant following in the Venezuelan metal scene. During the next years he evolved through various projects of industrial, ambient and electronic music under different aliases. As Zardonic, he distinguished himself as a remixer for extreme metal bands including The Berzerker (Australia)[3] and Gorgoroth (Norway)[4]. His remix of Nine Inch Nails' The Hand That Feeds became a global sensation on the NIN Remix Web site[5].

Lewis Davidson, owner of American Drum & Bass label Technorganic Recordings, states that Zardonic "...is showing how his varied background, environmental location and unique production styles are quite possibly the secret recipe for Drum & Bass perfection".[6]

History

In 2006 Zardonic's first tracks were released through Death Brigade Records in 12" format. Later this year, he also founded Zardonic Recordings, an independent drum and bass free net label.[7]

In 2007, AK1200, pioneer of the American Drum & Bass scene, selected Zardonic's Moonlight Ceremony for his Weapons of Tomorrow mixed compilation CD[8]. Soon after, his tunes earned the support of international performers such as Dieselboy, Pendulum, John B and Counterstrike[9].

2009 saw the release by Big Riddim Recordings of Zardonic's remix of AK1200's classic Junior's Tune[10], and being commissioned by Dieselboy to do sound design for the Planet of the Drums 10th Anniversary Tour video intro. In a Dieselboy interview for Broken Beats on May 8th, Zardonic was named as one of the five outstanding artists in Drum & Bass at the time[11].

His catalog of remixes continues to grow as well as his collaborations with other artists including Counterstrike (South Africa) and Messinian (Philadelphia, PA, USA). With the latter, he composed the Policia track which was a worldwide dancefloor hit, even played by DJs like Andy C and DJ Hype.[12].

In 2010, Zardonic toured Europe together with Joanna Syze, compiling a total of 12 gigs in Spain, Austria, Romania and Bulgaria[13]. Shortly after, his most representative studio mix Retaliation was released on drum and bass web site Dogsonacid.com paired with an in-depth interview.[14] The first Human Imprint release also happened this year, entitled South Of Human EP.[15]

In 2011, Zardonic got three tracks included in Dieselboy's latest studio mix entitled Unleashed.[16]

Discography

  • South Of Human EP (2010) - Human Imprint
  • Lovecraft Machine EP (2010) - Zardonic Recordings
  • BRANDON MILES & TRICKY PAT FT. ZARDONIC - In Your Veins EP (2010) - Order In Kaos
  • PSIDREAM - Tech 9 Remixes EP (2010) - Onset Audio
    • Includes a remix of the track "Tech 9"
  • BASIC OPERATIONS - White (Zardonic Remix) Single (2010) - Freak MP3 Exclusive
  • PROLIFIC - Big Business (Raiden Remix) / Renaissance Rap (Zardonic Remix) Single 12" (2010) - Foul Play Records
  • COUNTERSTRIKE - Collaboration Part 2 12" EP (2010) - Counterstrike Recordings
    • Incluye el "The Condemned" with Counterstrike
  • My Prey (with Syze) / Frozen Pathways VIP Single (2010) - Subsonik Sound
  • Dreams (with Syze) / Dead Miracles Single (2010) - Onset Audio
  • BROKEN NOTE / ZARDONIC - Venom / Fucking Up The Program (ft. BRAINPAIN) Single 12" (2010) - Mindsaw
  • VV AA - Skullstep Agenda Vol. 1 Compilation (2009) - Zardonic Recordings
    • Incluye el tema "Suffering And Pain" with Forbidden Society
  • AK1200 - Juniors Tune (Zardonic Remix) / Juniors Tune (Digital Remix) Single 12" (2009) - Big Riddim
  • ZARDONIC / HEDJ - Subliminal / Paranoia (Remix) Single 12" (2009) - Assimilate
  • BRAINFUZZ / ZARDONIC - Incidence / The Law Single 12" (2009) - Melting Pot
  • Stop The Suffering (with Alcrani) / Alerte Rouge (with Peter Kurten) EP (2009) - Melting Pot Digital
  • VV AA - Rare Grooves Vol. 2 Compilation (2009) - Zardonic Recordings
    • Incluye el tema "Editing Nature" with Jorge Boscán
  • ANTICHRISTUS - The Antichrist LP Sampler (2009) - Independenza
    • Includes a remix of the track "The Butched"
  • Policia (with James Messinian) / Fresh Meat (2009) - Cymbalism
  • Those Who Know The Truth EP - Zardonic Recordings
  • Zeichen (with Mocks) Single (2009) - HMSU.org
  • VV AA - Venezuela Electronica Vol. 3 Compilation (2008) - Fusible
    • Incluye el tema "Light Divine"
  • THE BOMBS OF ENDURING FREEDOM - The Bombs Of Enduring Freedom CD (2008) - Death To Music
    • Includes a remix of the track "The Rapture"
  • VOODOO VELKRO - The Ultimate Sound Conspiracy Remix Compilation (2008) - World Empire
    • Incluye remezclas de los temas "Hydra" y "Black Magic Techno"
  • VV AA - Sonic Assault v1.0 Compilation (2008) - Subversion Industrial
    • Incluye el tema "Maximum Compression" with Nukage
  • THE BERZERKER - The Reawakening (Edición Digipak) (2008) - Berzerker Industries
    • Includes a remix of the track "Caught In The Crossfire"
  • VV AA - Rare Grooves Vol. 1 Compilation (2008) - Zardonic Recordings
    • Incluye el tema "White Walls"
  • VV AA - Fuck Em All Vol. 2 Compilation (2008) - Death To Music / Industrialized Metal
    • Incluye el tema "Chaotic Serenity"
  • HELLTRASH - A Digital Fist (2008) - Self-Released
    • Incluye remezclas de los temas "Cyber Messiah" y "I Am The Enemy"
  • BRUNO BELLUOMINI - Dubstep Goes South Mixtape (2008)- XLR8R
    • Incluye el tema Dead Miracles
  • CUNTWORM - Dissecting The Everlasting Remix Compilation (2008) - Synthetic Void
    • Includes a remix of the track "The Flesh Harvest"
  • MICROTERRORIZUM - The Legendary EP (2008) - Zardonic Recordings
  • Halfbeaten / Nightcrawler EP (2008) - Suicide Dub
  • Relentless Beating Single (2008) - T-Free
  • Zen (with Claw) Single (2008) - Cussproof
  • Chaotic Serenity EP (2008) - Death To Music
  • Bloodforged EP (2008) - Mindsaw Digital
  • Shrapnel Of Fear Single (2008) - Mindsaw Digital
  • ADROIT - Subject KRK / Subject KRK (Zardonic Remix) Single (2008) - Zardonic Recordings
  • Ashtray Single (2008) - Suicide Dub
  • Neurotica (with Identity) / Natural Born Killers (with Malsum) EP (2008) - Zardonic Recordings
  • Acid Industries / Reliquia / Braindrainer EP (2008) - T-Free
  • DENIS KARIMANI - Agitatio (Zardonic Remix) Single (2008) - Re:Gen
  • Solaris Single (2008) - Foul Play
  • HELLTRASH - Enemy EPidemic EP (2007) - Self-Released
    • Includes a remix of the track "I Am The Enemy"
  • HELLTRASH - Cannibullshit EP (2007) - Self-Released
    • Includes a remix of the track "Cyber Messiah"
  • EPITAFIO - Dying Out (2007) - Self-Released
    • Includes a remix of the track "World Damnation", bajo el título "Satanic Diabolical Dispositions"
  • SWITCH TECHNIQUE - Bare Remixes Of Inner Order (2007) - Zardonic Recordings
    • Includes a remix of the track "Inner Order"
  • AK1200 - Weapons Of Tomorrow CD Mix (2007) - Moist Music
    • Incluye el tema "Moonlight Ceremony"
  • GORYPTIC - From Blast To Collapse (2007) - Self-Released
    • Includes a remix of the track "Malformed Pig Fetus"
  • _HELIOS.EXE - Besando El Tiempo Remix Compilation (2007) - Fan Zinatra
    • Includes a remix of the track "Kissing Time", bajo el título "Haciendo Nervioso El Tiempo"
  • ELYZIUM - Elyzium EP (2007) - Self-Released
    • Includes a remix of the track "Thin Thread"
  • House Of Sorrow / Moonlight Ceremony EP (2007) - Technorganic
  • Seizure Of Iniquity Single (2007) - Future Sickness Digital
  • AVULSED - Reanimations Compilation (2006) - Xtreem Music
    • Includes a remix of the track "Stabwound Orgasm"
  • Her Lust For Blood / Scourge EP (2006) - Death Brigade
  • P739 - Surrounded By Evil (Zardonic Remix) Single (2006) - Zardonic Recordings
  • Inherit Single (2006) - Flexible

See also

References

  1. ^ "www666: Zardonic + Replicator – "Ten Commandments"". Internet Recordings. October 27th, 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Premios Metal Hecho en Venezuela 2002-2003". Ariah Records. January 17th, 2004. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Berzerker Industries European Webstore -- The Reawakening". Berzerker Industries. September 1st, 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Gorgoroth Begin Recording Vocals For New Album". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. January 29th, 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Remix Spotlight, Zardonic - The Nine Inch Nails Army - NINarmy". NIN Army. October 4th, 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Top DJs Venezuela - DJs". Top DJs Venezuela. November 12th, 2008. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Zardonic Releases Rare Grooves 3". Knowledge Magazine. February 15th, 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "AK1200 - Weapons Of Tomorrow (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. October 23rd, 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "ORDER IN KAOS DIGITAL". Order In Kaos. November 29th, 2010. Retrieved 26 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Juniors Tune (Remixes) at Juno Records". Juno.co.uk. November 9th, 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Interview with The Upbeats and Dieselboy". Broken Beats. August 5th, 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Melting Pot Records - Artista - Musikaze.com". Melting Pot Records. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  13. ^ "Raid Over Europa Tour". Dropdread. February 22nd, 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "DOGS ON ACID AND ZARDONIC PRESENT RETALIATION". Dogs On Acid. May 24th, 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ "South Of Human EP at Juno Records". Juno.co.uk. August 16th, 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ "Dieselboy Unleashes New Studio Mix". Knowledge Magazine. February 1st, 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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