TERMINATRYX 2009 BIOGRAPHY

 
April 2008 saw the release of the much anticipated TERMINATRYX album!

While the South African musical landscape consists of varied styles and genres, TERMINATRYX couldn’t find one catering to their specific taste. So, in 2002 they decided to set out and create their own by blending their love of hard- and electronic music, with that of the moods created by sci-fi / horror / extreme movies, and a touch of sexually charged danger to initialize their own dark edged Industrial rock movement.

Since then they have slowly cultivated and sculpted their sound, systematically shaping these creations which encapsulate a wide range of moods and subjects, from socio-political & protest grievances, the media & consumerism, to alien visitation, an alternative to the traditional love song, instrumentals and fictional / fantasy trips.  A strong sense of individuality, free speech and free choice filters throughout. Categorization has been difficult with the band’s dark flavoured blend of female-fronted, electronically infused industrial metalscapes – they’re quite content with this non-labeled state.

The rock community has never looked favourably upon bands with female vocalists, but in the case of TERMINATRYX SONJA projects sensuality while delivering the musical message, without weak attempts at being the “rock goddess” – she simply is without trying!
Furthermore she does not endeavor to emulate the voice of any other singers out there, as her vocals join forces with the music to become a part of its essence, as opposed to fighting for attention.

The other key component of the TERMINATRYX collective is PAUL. Drummer of South Africa’s most influential Metal band V.O.D - VOICE OF DESTRUCTION (www.VOICEofDESTRUCTION.com). 

V.O.D’s Bloedrivier album got a 10th Anniversary re-release with extras incl. demo tracks and videos directed by Paul.
The band lived in Europe for a few years in the mid ‘90s, recording Bloedrivier in the UK for their German record label and also embarking on a full European tour with Katatonia and In The Woods during 1996. While on this tour, PAUL purchased a bass guitar with which to give life to the songs in his head. This led to the forming of his solo project F8 (pronounced “fate”) in 1998 – www.MyNoise.co.za/F8

In 2002 however, together with SONJA, the seed for TERMINATRYX started germinating. Between 2002 and 2005 several guitarists came and went. During this period (key songwriter) PAUL took up the guitar himself, handling all of the musical aspects, from bass & guitar, to drums, programming, keyboards (and backing vocals).
 
In 2003 the first ever TERMINATRYX live shows erupted in support of German Darkwave gods Diary Of Dreams on their South African tour.
For live performances the core configuration of PAUL & SONJA can be joined by various additional members, from extra guitarists to live drummers to add to the programmed tracks & loops. The live set-up can range from 2 – 5 members (or more if need be – this opportunity arose with the live soundtrack performance TERMINATRYX delivered for the screening of the 1922 silent classic NOSFERATU at the South African HORROR FEST – www.horrorfest.info). 

South African live shows were put on hold in preparation for the TERMINATRYX performance at the South Africa day of POPKOMM 2006 at the DUNCKER CLUB in BERLIN, Germany – 21 September 2006 (64 Duncker Street, 10439, Berlin, Germany).
(See the events chapter at www.roadshock.com).

On their return to home soil, TERMINATRYX performed a live original soundtrack to F.W. Murnau’s silent 1922 vampire classic NOSFERATU at the annual South African HORRORFEST over the Halloween period (27-30 Oct), incorporating additional guest artists, violinist Matthijs Van Dijk, Francois Blom (of V.O.D, DIE KRUIS, and K.O.B.U.S.) on keyboards, and from LARK, Sean & Simon on everything from samplers and upright bass, to flute and the theremin.  It was an awe-inspiring experience which led to the creation and performance of another soundtrack at the 2007 HORRORFEST for the screening of THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI with collaborators from LARK).  The show was not just sold out, but extra seats were brought into the theatre and many people had to be turned away.

The first live performance for 2007 was at the Ramfest over the first weekend of March.

(Paul & Sonja are also the key organizers of the HorrorFest- and the X Fest extreme film festivals).

www.HORRORFEST.info / www.SHADOWREALMinc.com / www.Xfest.org

The TERMINATRYX music video for the song "Midnight" (directed by Paul), also utilized clips from the classic NOSFERATU.  This video can be viewed on the band’s MySpace site (www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx). This and a stills collage video for "SleepWalkers" can also be viewed at www.YouTube.com/terminatryx.  More music videos are in the pipeline, incl. "Siek+Sat" which will finish post-production in June 2009.

Pre-produxion samplers, First Fix v.1.0, First Fix v.2.0 and First Fix v.3.0 has been circulated since 2003. April 2008 saw the release of the much anticipated TERMINATRYX album, and late 2008 the TERMINATRYX / NOSFERATU DVD was released, featuring live footage, music videos, European footage, photo galleries, a short film imPERFECTION (by PAUL, starring SONJA, featuring TERMINATRYX music), and the full classic 1922 vampire film NOSFERATU (with its new original soundtrack as performed at the 2006 South AFrcian HORRORFEST by Terminatryx and special guests).

June 2009 also marks the mobilization of the TERMINATRYX remix album, which will feature an exciting range of artists remixing the Terminatryx album.

In the live drums department, Paul also started playing for the Afrikaans Metal outfit K.O.B.U.S. in 2003 (who shared the stage with MANOWAR at the Magic Circle Festival, July 2008 in Germany) – Paul however departed two months before this to dedicate his tiem to Terminatryx. www.KobusMusic.com

TERMINATRYX is an evolving entity and its philosophy partially comprises the following:
It is compelled to create music with which they can identify, even if it is not generally accepted by the wider community / Its inherent intensity is a natural one created by their perception of the world around them / It tackles issues without being preachy / It kicks hard without drowning the key purpose in sheer volume / It utilizes technology without being overtaken by it or losing its humanity and organic essence / It contains catchy elements without attempts to scam listeners into a blatant commercial trap / It exudes a confident sexuality and sense of empowerment as part & parcel, not a mere overblown selling point...
Taking the abovementioned into account and the fact that TERMINATRYX takes both subjective and objective standpoints, it is everything but neutral.
A paradox? Perhaps...
An enigma? Maybe...
A phenomenon? By far…
You be the judge.

Check out www.TERMINATRYX.com for info, pics, mp3s, videos & more.

Or contact them at: info@flamedrop.com

MySpace: www.myspace.com/terminatryxxx
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5595727281&ref=mf   

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/terminatryx

MyNoise: www.MyNoise.co.za/terminatryx

ReverbNation: www.ReverbNation.com/terminatryx

Other related sites:

HorrorFest: www.HorrorFest.info

V.O.D: www.VOICEofDESTRUCTION.com

V.O.D on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5711375805&ref=mf

Paul Blom: www.PaulBlom.com

X Fest: www.Xfest.org

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