Ektomorf – The Acoustic

Releasedate: 17-02-2012; Label: AFM records
By: Nina Mende

Ektomorf is a groove metal band from Hungary. Ektomorf was founded in 1993 in Mezőkovácsháza, Hungary, a small city near the Romanian border, by Zoltán “Zoli” Farkas. In the actual line-up Zoli – songwriter and mastermind of the band – is the only remaining founder member. The band is completed by Tamás Schrottner (Guitars), Szabolcs Murvai (Bass) and Gergely Tarin (Drums). Due to his gypsy background Zoli saw himself confronted with racism and prejudices, which is why the band had to put years of work into its international career. Their breakthrough came when Ektomorf started collaboration with Danish producer Tue Madsen in 2003. Ektomorf’s sound has been criticized as being heavily derivative of Sepultura and Soulfly.

For their eight studio album Ektomorf decided to do something different. “The Acoustic” is an acoustic album. An interesting one too. Twelve songs all played acoustic. Amazing melodies along with some oriental influences here and there this album flies by and leaves a trace of passion, passion for music. A metal band performing acoustic is not always easy. But Ektomorf managed to record this album and making it sound like they would not do anything else than play acoustic, all day long. Catchy tunes with a quite edgy voice for acoustic that only leaves you guessing for them actually being a metal band. Ektomorf’s new album “The Acoustic” is out now. Enjoy.

Line-Up:
Zoltán Farkas — Vocals/Guitars
Tamás Schrottner — Guitars
Szabolcs Murvai — Bass
Gergely Tarin — Drums

Tracklist: 01. I Know Them 02. I´m In Hate 03. Be Free 04. Redemption 05. Simple Man 06. To Smoulder 07. Folsom Prison Blues 08. Again 09. Through Your Eyes 10. Fate 11. Stigmatized 12. Who Can I Trust

Links:
Ektomor Official