Proost!: Stillborn

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(Stillborn: Jia-Ting, Tharenii, Sathish, Vishnu and Lyon in the first incarnation)

Despite the popularity of mainstream music genres in Singapore and the emergence of hardcore music in recent times, it is heartening to note that metal has been able to weather the rising tide and maintain its relevance right here without the need to commercialise in order to get an audience. Its akin to a secret society of good music where only the best are accepted and if there is such a group in existence then Stillborn wouldn't need to fill up a single form. In fact, they can simply walk in any event and rise to the occasion with minimal fuss and a testament to their talent is evident with the 3 shows that are being lined up for them in June alone namely Mosh Party 5, Damaged and Now Suffer. Formed in 2007, the death metal quintet comprises of Sathish (vocals), Lyon (guitar), Tharenii (guitar), Jia-Ting (drums) and newest member Ashley (bass) replacing original member Vishnu in April this year. Bonded by their common love of extreme metal acts such as Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse and Meshuggah, Stillborn wears their influences on their sleeves while onstage and interestingly, they seek inspiration from regional acts such as Rudra creating a unique sound without compromising on quality. Like a bull in rage, lead singer Sathish barges thorough onstage with tremendous impact that belies his wiry frame while guitarists Lyon and Tharenii playing off each other's chords with a calm demeanour as Jia-Ting works out a sweat and abusing his drumkit without sparing a thought for sympathy but then again, this is a genre that spares no expense in the pursuit for quality. Despite the setback that they faced earlier this year and the impending conscription for Sathish in August, Stillborn refused to back down under pressure and the naysayers were given a kick in a face with Grindhouse 2010 proving to them that what seems to be their fatality only strengthens the band further and Ashley's debut on bass is an indicator of progression for Stillborn. Yet at the end of the day, these guys go off the stage together and take time to hang out with each other and knocking back with a couple of beers, a testament that music is not just a hobby, its the bond that brings friends together no matter what the circumstances are



(The new line up onstage for Grindhouse 2010)

(Bull on a rage: Sathish giving the microphone his blessings)

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Gigs Galore: Mosh Party 5, Damaged & Now Suffer

Its a month ripe for some headbanging action as Mosh Party 5, Damaged and Now Suffer comes your way this June with local death metal band Stillborn being slated to perform in all of them alongside other known names in the local circuit such as Thambi K Seaow, Fall Of Mirra and Oshiego just to name a few (click on posters to view event page)

Mosh Party 5 (05/06/10)



Kicking things off in June is Mosh Party 5, an ongoing event that takes place at Blackhole in this edition features the rising force of Stillborn as the opening act along with the Malaysian Duo of Merkmaid and Proclaim My Victory. Fall Of Mirra (one of the opening acts for Shai Hulud in Singapore) and Flawed Element (seen in Baybeats 2009) are making an appearance as well and at just $10, it is worth the price. Even if Zooey Deschanel is not appearing for the gig. Starts from 4pm onwards

Line Up:

+ Stillborn
+ Merkmaid (Malaysia)
+ Proclaim My Victory (Malaysia)
+ Blindfold Hero
+ Ruins
+ Flawed Element
+ Fall Of Mirra
+ Her Silent Wish
+ Mouthful Of Air
+ Straightforward

Tickets are at $10. Contact Vin for details and presale tickets at 84286559

Damaged (08/06/10)



Held right after Moshparty 5 at the very same place on a Tuesday, the line up comprises of a variety of genres but keep a definite lookout for Haze Of Darkness, Stillborn, Ark Of Death, Chaos Rising and Rising Axe as they defend the faith and wave the metal flag high with wild abandon. Tickets are at $10 and starts from 6pm till 11.30pm so get your energy booster right here and be Damaged!

Line up:

+ Kid 13
+ Haze of Darkness
+ Stillborn
+ Capture me Dying
+ Ark of Death
+ Chaos Rising
+ Roosevelts Vengence
+ Rising Axe
+ Thambi K Seaow

Now Suffer



Wrapping up the month and an indicator for better things to come for the rest of the year is Now Suffer with a stellar line up of who's who in Singapore Metal as Oshiego makes a triumphant comeback and backed by the quartet of Panzer tanks with the intention to blast your heads off! Tickets are at $10 and it comes with an EP from Oshiego titled Unending Carnage so you will not leave Blackhole empty handed at the end of the night. Starts from 3pm onwards and for tickets, contact Vin at 84286559

Line Up:

+ Stillborn
+ Zaganoth
+ Xanadoo
+ Bhelliom
+ Oshiego

Video Vindication!

From Grindhouse & Shai Hulud In Singapore:

Stillborn breaking the ground for Grindhouse


Truth Be Known unleashing the Panzer


For Better Endings as the opening band for the seminal hardcore band


Shai Hulud launching themselves into Singapore


Congratulations to all of the abovementioned bands and their superb performance during those respective gigs, you have left a mark on those who attended in a great way

Stillborn & Truth Be Known runs rampant!

Organised by Mourning Sound, Grindhouse 2010 took place on Friday 30th April at Blackhole with a stellar line up which included the likes of our local crusaders in the form of Truth Be Known and Stillborn with the latter being the opening act for the night and what a wicked way to kick things off! With a slight change of personnel with Ashley Rozario on bass and making his debut on stage, Stillborn powered through their set and played the likes of Words Of A Priest at its unbridled fury courtesy of lead singer Sathish. Along with his ferocious growls, Stillborn's rhythm brigade was expertly coordinated by twin guitarists Tharenii and Lyon coupled by Ashley's bass line and relentless drumming from Jia-Ting which seamlessly blends into the scheme of things and for those who missed this set, do not despair as they are set to perform at Moshparty 5 in June which will be held at Blackhole (more details to come soon. As for those who had the opportunity to watch them however, it was akin to watching the birth of greatness and judging from their reactions, no one will dispute that fact.

The other local band that was onstage was just as dominant as Truth Be Known tore the house down with a rampage so brutal that it could take an elephant apart with just one swift motion. From the moment vocalist Subash snatched the microphone off the stand and whipping up a tsunami of words, the crowd went into a frenzy as the headbanging fraternity lapped up every single note that was uttered and even the guitarist Damien and bassist Joshua got into the act as they stood over the crowd and absorbed the adulation that was bestowed upon Truth Be Known while drummer Gene dished out the blastbeats with relative ease. If Stillborn was the chieftain of the new generation of local death metal, Truth Be Known must be the forefathers of that said genre and setting the standard of showmanship for the rest to live up to, giving the audience a night worth remembering for irregardless of the scale of venue and age is just facade once Truth Be Known steps on stage for the boundless energy of Subash and company puts a teenager to shame

Aside from Stillborn and Truth Be Known, other bands that performed at Grindhouse 2010 include Grindbuto from Indonesia, Lacerate from Thailand and the Japanese behemoths of Defiled and GxSxD with the latter putting up a fantastic performance which was simply mindblowing. Even if the name was unfamiliar, their infernal aura onstage and razorblade shreds definitely left a mark on the crowds as chants of GxSxD were being bellowed out loud in unison towards the end of their set. Once more, the geniuses at Mourning Sound have succeeded in orchestrating a magnificent gig and the words from Grindhouse are definitely to be trusted!


(Saying it with words: Tharenii & Sathish from Stillborn)


(Stillborn rocking out in full force)


(The legends take the stage: Truth Be Known)


(Go Asphyxiate Yourself!)

(The crowd favourite for the night, GxSxD)

Grindhouse 2010 (30th April 2010 at Blackhole)

(Click on poster to view event)



Just before Labour Day comes a gig that will gather a rally of epic proportions and no, it will not be held at some stuffy strait laced building and filled with scripted politicians promising you an upgrade that is as useful as a person on a diet going to a fast food outlet. Instead, all suits are thrown out of window as Blackhole plays host to a stellar line up comprising of local bands Stillborn & Truth be Known, Grindbuto from Indonesia, Lacerate from Thailand and the Japanese double act of Defiled & GxSxD to complete the firing squad. But no bullets involved, just explosive riffs, infernal growls and blast beats of headbanging proportions. Event starts at 6.30pm with Stillborn being the first band to open the floodgates of fury so do come early and rock the horns on the 30th, because metal preaches better politics than anyone else!

Date: Friday, 30 April 2010
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
Location: Black Hole 212, Syed Alwi Road
Cover: $15
Acts: Stillborn & Truth Be Known (Sin), Grindbuto (Ind), Lacerate (TH), Defiled & gxSxD (JPN)