Stahl Gorthorl Live at Bonds 007 Rock Bar Friday, May 2nd 2014

I was very excited, and intrigued, of what I was going to be experiencing at Bonds 007 Rock Bar . I knew personally Anthony, from a previous band, and how this project has come from a short amount of time to what it is now. I checked out the Demo prior to the show and as well had a one on one interview with the guys of "Stahl Gorthorl" 


So I introduced myself and asked the young talented men:

K: "I noticed that you guys have a new member from what Reverbnation states on the band's page." 

Anthony: Yes we do but he just joined and is in the process of becoming apart of us slowly. 

K: "Well, I hope to meet him at the next show!" 

K: "What is everyone's age first off? And introduce yourselves" 

Anthony: 15, Drummer & Lead Singer:

Chris: Guitarist, Singer 


Rob: 14, Bass Guitar:

K: What's the gear you like or play with? 
Anthony: Evans, Zildjian
Chris: Ibanez, ESP-LTD, Custom(ed) guitars
Rob: Ibanez, Les Paul, Hartke


K: "What is considered 'Black Metal' to you guys?"
Chris: Freedom of expression 
Anthony: The way of life, it's an art form, heart to the core.

K: "So can you tell me about the make-up you guys use for the performance?"
Chris: This is what my real self is, myself. 
Anthony: Myself, What I am in the inside, hatred that represents self. 

K: "How did you guys form?"
Chris: I just moved here and looked on Craigslist and found a post that[Anthony] posted seeking a guitarist. Then a few weeks later, auditioned and was let in. 

K: "What does 'Stahl Gorthorl' mean? I know a bit of German, and I knew that 'Stahl' means, 'Steel' but not too sure about the 'Gorthorl' Part." 
All: Overall, it means, Killing Black Metal, Murdering. 

K: "What drew you guys together?" 
All: A Friend of Chris didn't working out and Anthony took over and Rob decided to play and them "ONE" 

K: "Who writes the songs? Lyrics?" 
Chris & Anthony: Chris writes most of it and Anthony puts together, lyrics duties. 

K: "What are you guys' influences?" 
Anthony: King Diamond, Sargeist, Darkthrone 

K: "Would you guys' change genres? Why or Why not?" 
 Chris: Yes but No, we all have a side project but we do what we do on our own, and do what we can. Go for the best opportunity. 

K: " 'Swamps of Eden' has a very fast pace sound that the other songs on the EP has, meaning its very hard and crazier sounds, why do the other songs have more of a slow to fast back to slow pace?" 
Chris: I was in an angry place and I believe that's why the song is very fast paced than the other songs. 
Anthony: I was at a dark point in my life which brought darkness empowers through my heart to play this song, compared to the others. 

K: So what are the backgrounds of where your ancestry came from to form the names that you have for the band? 
Anthony: German Roots
Chris: Italian Roots 

Rob: Eskimo Roots

K: WOW! That's insane! Goes to show that everyone is from a different background and yet have the same love and passion for 'Black Metal'. I'm happy that you guys let me have an opportunity to talk and get some photos of you guys playing. THANK YOU! 


***NEXT SHOW FOR THESE GUYS WILL BE: MAY 24th at Fitzgeralds Bar TBA time and showcase SOOOO:
Here is a few links of how to book, check out the bands pages and to contact them: 
Stahl Gorthorl -FACEBOOK
Stahl Gorthorl-Reverbnation, Which are #2 In the Metal/Black Charts!!

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Thank you Javier Limon for taking the photos! YOU ROCK! \m/

-Kat (Kat's Rock Block) \m/


Here is a few photos from the show! ENJOY! 

Embrace The Moment Live at The White Rabbit Friday, February 28th 2014

So I finally got to see what David Flores (Rhythm Guitarist),  has be raving about "Embrace The Moment" band  with sharing some of their music to me via Facebook and just sending me music videos of some of there masterpieces. On Friday night. I took one of my gal pals with me to The White Rabbit  to check them out. I did mention to him at the end of the show, it's not a everyday listen to what I'm used to listening to which is metal/death metal/underground metal. BUT I give any type of music a chance and see what I come across town to either enjoy it, or just ponder of what the musician is thinking as they play their music. I actually overall liked the very talented guys in the band who actually put on a good set. I just wished they played more of the songs that David actually shared with me. There was something, again, 'New' to me with their sound. They did use like some backtracks to their songs to give it an overall feel and some expression to their songs that go with the melodies played and sung by the band. I clearly am still new to this new way of playing live music BUT in this case, these guys did an AWESOME job by showing ME that it's okay to have some kind of back tracks to give the audience a feel of a big BANG effect. I even thought about it going home that Linkin Park did stuff like that and Incubus and that it's okay for bands to do that, gives the songs more of a crisp and a full sound. 
****Embrace The Moment is a Punk, Hardcore, Electronic, Progressive Influenced band. 
***MY Favorite song by Embrace The Moment, "Inside Job Master"

GOOD JOB GUYS & I Hope to see you guys LIVE WITH MORE MUSIC TIME! AND THANK YOU DAVID FOR THE INVITE OUT! I NEEDED SOMETHING NEW TO MY EARS! \m/ -Kat 

Horns2halos, Overexposed, Knights of Darkness, & Scissorjack Live @ Zombies Bar Saturday January 26th

Zombies Bar Had a Great Turn out with Some Great Musician of San Antonio. I noticed this was a Show with Nothing But Men who were playing and performing. The night before, I went to see Ladies Of Mayhem @ Bonds 007 so it was kind of cool because it was a theme or a thing I planned. But any who, I actually was invited by the band's lead singer (Scissorjack), Joseph to come and check out the band. BUT of course, I always want to see what other band's are playing and check out the other great talented guys/gals that headline or play at the shows. As me and my Javi (the guy who took the photos) arrived, we saw that the band, Knights Of Darkness doing a mic check and everyone almost ready to start the show. As the show began, I thought to myself, I hope these guys play some original(s) music because that's my favorite and as well that's what makes(some) band's very unique and rock (in my book anyway). 
My Dream came TRUE! That's what I heard ALL NIGHT LONG! I Was Very impressed with EVERY band made me Feel and STILL have hope, that Music IS STILL ALIVE in THIS CITY! Rock & METAL is STILL Rock'n! 

Here is A few Photos of Saturday Night's Performances: 

First Band Knights Of Darkness: 

Second Band Overexposed From AUSTIN, TX: 

Third Band Horns2halos:

Last BUT NOT LEAST, Scissorjack :

Thank YOU again, Javier Limon for taking the photos for me!  AND THANK YOU Joseph For Inviting US OUT!  


Kat's Block (Side note):
I'm a HUGE Supporter of ALL & ANY type of music (MUSIC IS MUSIC), and performers because, from personal experience(s), I know it does take a lot of courage, time, effort, dedication, & to make everything come together sounding great or amazing (to the band and audience). It's not easy but I believe with my whole heart, Bands of any kind or sorts, love to play for FANS, FAMILY & FRIENDS and Love THE SUPPORT YOU GIVE THEM! Encouragement is the best thing to give ANY MUSICIAN. -Kat \m/

Ladies of Mayhem Rock Show at Bond's Rock Bar Friday, Jan 24th With War On Sunday, Heather Leather, Dirty Rae, Worst Case Scenario, All The Time & Prizmatic

 So Last Week was one of my most challenging weeks that I have ever conquered on my own and tried my best to NOT let it get ME DOWN! So What was the best solution to get me up and going?? By starting the weekend off with a Ladies Night @ Bonds 007 Which featured San Antonio's Best of our Ladies of Metal putting on an ALL TIME Show Featuring : War On Sunday (Which I totally missed, had to work til 8pm, So sorry Ladies, Catch Ya Next time) Heather Leather, Dirty Rae, Worst Case Scenario, All The Time & Prizmatic(Sorry I missed you gals, had an emergency, but will definitely gotta check ya'll out next time, PROMISE!)

So as I got into Bonds second floor, I felt this "Love" feeling in the room. You might ask yourself, 'What do you mean?' What I mean by that is when I looked around the place, all you saw was family, friends from all around, and everyone being so supportive with everyone's band. That's Love. 

So I and my Friend's brother (who's been taking my photos for me to the show's I've been going to), took a few photos of the show and bands we got to see. I would like to have these bands play again, maybe like a once in a month to show San Antonio who ARE these "Ladies Of Mayhem?" 

Why not?

I was Very Surprised how Much Caitlyn did special songs with a few of bands(Heather Leather & Dirty Rae,from the one's I saw)  and was BLOWN away from how she just got up there and Sang the songs FLAWLESSLY! Just like Heather Leather band stated: 'She's the OUR NEXT generation singer!' Totally must agree with the band. 

Here are a Few Photos of Friday's "Ladies Of Mayhem Show" @ Bonds 007(Sorry again for the one's I missed) 

Heather Leather: INCREDIBLE WOMEN! HAND'S DOWN AND SUCH A GREAT SUPPORTER OF LOCAL MUSIC! My Favorite cover that BLEW ME AWAY WAS Them singing a Cover Of King Diamond! A MUST BAND TO SEE! \m/

Dirty Rae: Beautiful Sound & a Definitely a favorite band of Mine! 

 Caityln of Worst Case Scenario Special Guest With Dirty Rae

Worst Case Scenario : A Group of Young Talent that WILL keep old traditions of Rock & Metal ALIVE!

All The Time : A Twist of some Old school punk with some heavy style of rock which made me think of a underground sound. Loved the sound! Keep it UP! \m/

Again, I'm sorry to Prizmatic & War On Sunday Bands that I couldn't make it to see you Gals! All I heard and seen visual photos of y'all show was nothing BUT positive feedback from fans and bands. Keep up the good work Everyone! And Remember, TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BANDS AND VENUES! \m/ ☆Kat☆