'Black Black Metal' Takes South Africa
A new documentary explores an emerging rock scene that challenges stereotypes.
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South Africa is home to one of the biggest punk scenes in the world. However, often times this scene is portrayed as being exclusive to white people. “Black Black Metal” is a documentary to explores an emerging South African rock scene in Soweto that challenges the long-lived cultural stereotypes of rock music.
Directed by: Wim Steytler
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One of the most prominent Black Metal bands from Soweto, Gauging is Demogoroth Satanum. The band was founded by guitarist Brian also known as “Thornum” and drummer Martin who goes by the name “Funeral”. A year later, they released their first demo, “Flesh Viaticum to a Dying God”.
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In late 2011, second guitarist, Modiba, known as “Belgaroth” joined the band and together recorded the songs, “Elizabeth Bathory,” “Of Death and Destruction”, and “Deathcrush” in preparation for their sophomore album “True Black”.
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During the making of "Black Black Metal" documentary. A closer look of one of their performances.
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Vocalist, Sabelo, known as “Lord Azazel” joined the emerging rock stars in 2012. The band devoted the remainder of the year to solidify their sound and successfully conquer the South African Heavy Metal scene.
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In 2013 Demogoroth Satanum recruited their bassist, Thapelo, known as “Thane Bellicose” During this year the band was complete and proceeded to tour South Africa along with bands “All of Eternity” and “Touched by Nausea”.
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Behind the scenes of the making of "Black Black Metal" documentary.
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As 2013 progressed, Demogoroth Satanum began to build and larger fan base and received a positive response at their shows. That spring the band was invited to perform at “The Death Corpse Explosion gig” with several popular acts: “Death Pegasus and Casket”, and “Once again destroyed”. This opportunity granted the band to be featured in an upcoming book exploring Heavy Metal in Africa by Edward Banchs. They continue to follow their passion and dismantling the boundaries placed on marginalized musicians in South Africa.
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