Laster (band)
Laster | |
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 Laster, 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Utrecht, the Netherlands |
| Genres | Art rock, Atmospheric black metal, New wave, Shoegaze |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Prophecy Productions, Dunkelheit Produktionen, Broken Limbs Recordings, Ván Records |
| Members |
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| Website | lasterspraak |
Laster is an avant-garde, atmospheric black metal band hailing from Utrecht, The Netherlands. However, the band describes their music as obscure dance music, expressing dualities and a rebellious affirmation of human existence in their musical and lyrical themes.[1]
History
Formed in 2012 by N. and W., to escape the musical boundaries they had drawn in their former bands Northward and White Oak, Laster immediately drew attention by writing and recording their first demo, Wijsgeer & Narreman, within one day.[2] The demo was released through the German metal-label Dunkelheit Produktionen, and shortly after its release S. (a former member of Northward) joined the band. As a three-piece, Laster started playing shows throughout the northwest of Europe whilst writing and recording De verste verte is hier, their first full-length album.[3] The album was released through Dunkelheit Produktionen on vinyl and cd, and on cassette through New York-based Broken Limbs Recordings. In 2016, De verste verte is hier was followed up by a 12" split-release with Wederganger, released by Ván Records.
Ons vrije fatum, Laster's second album, was released in January 2017. The British Terrorizer (magazine) acclaimed it album of the month due to a "surpassing [of] all expectations and growing into a magnificent, untameable beast."[4] In the same year, Laster played Roadburn Festival and signed with Prophecy Productions for the release of their third full-length album.[5]
Laster's third full-length album entitled Het wassen oog saw the light on April 5, 2019, through Prophecy Productions. The 36-page art-book version of this release also contains their previously unreleased Stadsluik EP, extended artworks, and an experimental short story named An introspection.
Having made their name as an original and genre-bending band, N. S. and W. were asked among others from the new wave of Dutch experimental black metal acts to partake in the Maalstroom collaboration for the 2019 edition of Roadburn Festival.[6] Subsequently, Zuriaake invited Laster to perform at China's first black metal festival, Sirius Fest,[7] followed by a two-week tour through mainland China.[8]
Discography
- Albums
- De verste verte is hier (2014)
- Ons vrije fatum (2017)
- Het wassen oog (2019)
- EP's
- Stadsluik (2019)
- Demos
- Wijsgeer & Narreman (2012)
- Splits
- Vederlicht verraad (2016, with Wederganger)
References
- ^ "Laster - genre - obscure dance music". facebook.com. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Rockportaal - Interview - Laster - Obscure Dance Music". rockportaal.nl. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Laster - liveshows". lasterspraak.nl. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "SELECTED & DISSECTED". Pocketmags.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Laster signs with Prophecy Productions". en.prophecy.de. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Inside the Maalstroom project at Roadburn: a massive Dutch black metal challenge". nmth.nl. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "China Announces New Metal Festival – Sirius Metal Festival – May 18 and 19". Unite Asia. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "LASTER - China Tour 2019". YouTube. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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