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ALL WILL KNOW  – Infinitas

Die alljährliche Besinnlichkeit quillt derzeit aus allen Ecken und macht auch vor dem Forum Bielefeld nicht halt. Hier findet am 22. Dezember die Veranstaltung Metal Christmas 2017 statt. Mit dabei sind Winterstorm, Cypecore, Excrementory Grindfuckers, Soulbound, NECROTTED, NARROWLANE, Spellbreaker und ALL WILL KNOW. Letztere veröffentlichen die Tage ihr drittes Studioalbum. „Infinitas“ erscheint auf dem Bielefelder Label Noizgate Records. Für den druckvollen Sound der zwölf Tracks zeigen sich Kristian Kohlmannslehner und Kai Stahlenberg (Kohlekeller Studio, u. a. POWERWOLF, ESKIMO CALLBOY) verantwortlich. Das Artwork stammt aus der Feder von Kai Bigler (PARASITE INC.). Und mit Christian „Kötti“ Kötterl (BURDEN OF LIFE) und Sami Işın (DIRTY FLAMINGO) unterstützen auch zwei Gastsänger ALL WILL KNOW auf ihrer Reise Richtung Unendlichkeit. Als Bonustrack befindet sich eine Unplugged-Reggaeversion von „Deeper Into Time“ auf der Platte.

Zwar erfindet das hessische Sextett, bestehend aus Frank Richter (Vocals), Jan Jansohn (Guitars), Steffen Henneberger (Guitars), Max Jänsch (Bass), Lukas Gröhl (Drums) und Felix Walzer (Keys), auf „Infinitas“ das Genre Melodic Death Metal nicht neu, an Abwechslung fehlt es dennoch nicht. Mal liegt der Schwerpunkt auf den Growls, mal auf dem Klargesang, weshalb Fans beider Arten zufrieden gestellt werden dürften. Als kleines Manko bleibt anzumerken, dass der eine oder andere Song mit einer Laufzeit von bis zu sechs Minuten etwas lang wirkt. Da wäre vielleicht weniger mehr gewesen. Allerdings ist der Band die Zusammensetzung aus international erfahrenen Musikern durchaus anzumerken. Und gemeinsam erschaffen die Mitglieder einen Sound, der immer mal wieder an Metalcore anstatt nur an Melodic Death erinnert. Freunde beider Genres sollten Gefallen an ALL WILL KNOW finden und unbedingt in ihr Album reinhören. Nicht nur zur Weihnachtszeit. (Thomas Williams/Andrea Williams/PR; Foto: PR)

TRACKLIST 01. Behind Your Mask 02. Dead World 03. The Circle Never Ends 04. Age Of Paranoia 05. Beyond The Fears 06. Stain The White 07. Ruins 08. From Desires To … 09. Cold Realities 10. Vicious Destiny 11. Waves 12. So long 13. Deeper Into Time (Unplugged Bonustrack)

Ab 8. Dezember im Handel. Deafground Records | Noizgate Records / NUVINCI Publishing

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“Haveyou seen her yet?” Myung-Soo put a glass of champagne in his hand and Young-Dotried not to be obvious about draining it in one breath. His meeting withFather lingered. His hands wouldn’t stop shaking. His value wasn’t rising fastenough and he was once more a shameful disappointment. “Your future wife.”

“No.”He handed the empty glass to a passing server. “I’ve only seen a few pictures.Rumors say she has a temper.”

“Youhave a temper. It will even out.” Myung-Soo scanned the crowd. Young-Do lookedaway as his stomach turned. Women approached him. He did not actually know howto seduce a woman, especially not into marriage. He doubted this woman, chosenfor her lack of scandals and modest reputation, would just let him fuck her.That, at least, he was good at. “Found her. She’s standing next to Rachel.Those pictures you’ve got do not do her justice. I’m going to photograph yourwedding. She’s prettier than you are. Three o’clock.”

Young-Dosurreptitiously turned towards where Rachel stood and almost didn’t recognizethe woman next to her. Myung-Soo was right. She was far lovelier tonight thanthe informational package he’d received. Her hair fell in soft waves around hershoulders. Her skin glowed against the warm colors of her dress. Her smile wassweet but…sad. Her lips…

Heswallowed and noticed the way Rachel was looking at her. Myung-Soo caught it,too. “You don’t have to worry about that. Just trust me. I have a good sourcethat she’s just friends with Yoo Rachel.”

Young-Dobelieved him. Myung-Soo was the only person in the world he trusted and he knewhe wouldn’t betray him the way…other men had. He needed another drink for thisconversation but he didn’t want too much alcohol on his breath. He licked hislips and swallowed before straightening.

Hehad to approach her carefully. Over the next thirty minutes, he maneuvered himselftowards her. Young-Do disliked most of these parties but it was thrown by LeeBo-Na and that wasn’t an invitation anyone could refuse. When he and Myung-Soofinally circled with her and Rachel, his nerves returned and he was glad he hadnothing in his hands. He bowed politely to the two women but kept his attentionon her.

“Idon’t believe we’ve met. President Choi Young-Do.”

plane ticket

"What'sthis?" Eun-Sang placed a spread of side dishes on the table beforeglancing up at her boyfriend's question. He had the glossy folder in his hands.She smiled and went back to the kitchen for the rice. "You're thinking ofgoing?"

"It'stwo weeks in San Francisco learning from some of the best chefs in the world.It's an honor to be considered, let alone picked. Rachel recommended me afterhearing my plans for upgrading the menu at the Golden Rabbit." His frownwas so strange. Normally, Young-Do was all smiles. She'd never had such asupportive or considerate boyfriend before. It meant she liked cooking for him."She says you're between projects. You could come with me."

Eun-Sangswore that he bristled at the mention of his sister. His shoulders tensed and hisjaw clenched. Young-Do set the folder down and ran his hand over his mouth."Eun-Sang, I can't just go with you on a whim like this. There are rules Ihave to follow and...Rachel needs me here."

"Whatkind of rules? You just need a passport. Both of us speak enough English to getby." She opened a bottle of wine and was about to pour it when Young-Doput his hand over hers. He took it from her.

giving in

Thereis supposed to be a moment, special from all the rest, to tell her she is inlove. It doesn’t come the night where he stares intimately into her. It is alovely moment but she doesn’t feel anything more than the fondness she’sdeveloped for him.

Itdidn’t come the day he let her drive his car as she sped down the desertedhighway at dangerous speeds. They laughed together and he let her drive hiscars whenever she wanted. It was fun and she thought more about them than work.

Theyare married a year and she thinks about their agreement as she looks down atthe pregnancy test indicating there could be a life growing inside her if shewants it. She tries to think of ways to tell him. She hesitates and keeps itdeep inside herself. She doesn’t even tell Rachel.

Shedoesn’t remember passing out. She opens her eyes to the hospital room, a quietbeeping in the background, and tears streaming down her cheeks when sherealizes something is wrong, she looks for him.

“Young-Do?”

Hyo-Shinsits beside her and it stuns her to know he isn’t who she wants. He takes herhand and it doesn’t comfort her. He says something about emergency contacts andhow she’s going to be just fine. He handles her confusion so well. He is nother lover but he is still her friend.

“Iwant Young-Do.” He is supposed to be here. The truth floods through her. She wants her husband. She needs him. She...loves him.

my love for you is deathless

Young-Do remembers all of their firsts. The first time he smells her. The first time he hears her voice. The first time she touches him. The first time he touches her. The first time they kiss. The first time they make love. He looks down at her as she curls closer intohim and his heart aches.

Sheis afraid and it is his fault. She is scared and trembling and pain stains herscent as she clings to him. Young-Do runs is hand over her hair and wishes heprotected her from the prowler better than this. He wishes she never saw hiswolf. He ripped apart another wolf to save her but…he made her afraid of him.

Eun-Sangwhimpers quietly and he pulls the blanket tighter around her. He buries hisface in her hair and the stench of fear nearly gags him. He has to let her goor she’ll never recover. He’s seen it happen before with wolves and humans. Herefuses to be the reason she is in pain in this life.

Ittortures him to pull away from her. He looks down at her and aches at thecoming loss. He knows her well. She will hate him for this. Young-Do draws herhair away from her damp face. He will take the next week to settle her and thenhe will move out. He will end their...mating.

O gosh I have been putting this off long enough. Mushrooms and fish be cooking as I type this. Don't be silly, I'm not gonna do the analysis stuff while I eat. But anyway... co-oping rotations usually mean I get to do more of these. But as can be clearly observed, I've been slacking. Time to get back on it. The Word awaits!

Ok I must make a confession. I stopped at verse 16 because when I read ahead, I was like "darn it, I'm not gonna have much to write about because I have no idea what this stuff means. And honestly, I still don't think I know what this means. But here goes nothing! God is with me.

Verses 17-18: I'm assuming the builders are like the Israelites and the destroyers are the enemies. So the Israelites will make haste (hurry to come home?) and the enemies will scatter. Makes sense. Recollecting the theme of the return of the lost (Isaiah 43:5-6), these verses and the verses ahead must be a reminder of that promise. 

Verses 19-21: Looking at the state Israel was in while this prophecy was being made, I can assume that they felt defeated, hopeless, lost, and homeless. But then here's this crazy promise. God is first saying that there's gonna be so many Israelites that they're gonna have trouble finding room for one another. What was once a scattered nation will become one that will be considered an overpopulated nation. And then moving on to promise #2! Where are did all these babies come from??? In a time of bereavement (lol had to look this up) probably over the children they have lost, the last thing you'd expect are more children telling you "mommy, daddy, I need more room. There are too many Israelites here" (Ok now that I'm reading this, I could be completely wrong... But looking at the tone of the end of verse 21, I think I'm right). 

Verses 22-23: Here's more of the promise of the return of the lost. The children of Israel, scattered to the ends of the earth, will be brought back in the arms of those who had taken them away. Verse 23 says that it won't be just anyone that will be bringing them back, but it will be the kings and queens, who will also humble themselves to those they have attacked. This picture that seems so unbelievable... who can possibly believe that such a reverse of luck can ever happen? No one can. However, as the LORD declares, when these things do happen, then the Israelites will know that He is the LORD. 

Verses 24-26: The tone of these verses is very similar to verse 15. But there's a difference in that these verses are saying it is impossible for the prey to be taken from the mighty or the captives of a tyrant be rescued. And in verse 25, is saying that this impossible thing WILL happen. God will fight for His people. Those who mess with His people mess with Him and well... GG. Verse 26 is like 23... the picture is difficult to swallow. But seeing it from the perspective of a defeated and hopeless nation, it's definitely something more ridiculous than it is cruel. Once again, no one would believe that such things could take place. These Babylonians are probably having the time of their lives. But when verse 26 does come to pass, it will not only draw the acknowledgment of Israel, but "all flesh shall know that I am the LORD your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob."