*Artist: Hebi Katana
*Album: Live In Genova [live]
*Year: 2024
*Genre: Stoner/Doom/Heavy Metal/Rock
*Country: Japan
*Format: mp3@CBR320kbps
*Size: 144MB
Tracklist:
1. Laven's Roar 07:26
2. Struggle with a Lie 05:09
3. Goblin's Drum Solo 02:04
4. Pain Should I Take 04:49
5. Unforgiven Blood 06:57
6. Depressed Blues 04:20
7. Jam 01:15
8. Gimme Some Lovin' 05:21
9. Darkest Priest 04:50
10. The Debtor 04:55
11. Hallelujah Anyway 04:57
12. Green Machine (Kyuss cover) 05:16
13. Devastator 03:50
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Total playing time: 1:01:09
Extended info
Line - up:
Nobu - Guitars, Vocals
Laven - Bass, Vocals (ex-Robots of the Ancient World)
Goblin - Drums (Deathblast, ex-Hell Freezes Over, ex-Military Shadow)
Hebi Katana toured Northern Italy and Southern France in July 2024. The band played six shows in Fréjus, France; Finale Regale, Italy; Turin, Italy; Pisa, Italy; Imperia, Italy; and Genova, Italy. This live recording is an uncensored version of the final show of the tour at Villa Rossi in Genova.
I will look back on this day in the form of a diary.
After the performance at Zà Records & Coffee in Imperia on 7/7, the Hebi Katana team returned to Ostello Bello in Finale Ligure, where we were staying, and went to bed. We woke up around 8:00 am and had breakfast at the hotel. The drive from Finale Ligure to Genova takes about two hours. Those who woke up had some free time, and those who wanted to sleep spent the first part of the day relaxing.
The hotel and the town were very relaxing, and we passed the time at cafe tables and hammocks in the hotel. There was a cheap supermarket within walking distance, where we bought ham, smoked salmon, wine, and beer (all at reasonable local prices) in advance, as a substitute for lunch. The hotel had a kitchen where we could cook.
The members of the group were now awake, and while we were chatting and preparing for the tour, it was time to get a move on.
This tour was supported by a local band, Godzilla was Too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo, who arranged the equipment, transportation, and tour organization. They drove us to the venue of the concert, and we thank them again for everything.
The event was to take place on a stage in the Villa Rossi Park. After arriving at the venue, we brought our equipment to the stage and immediately did a sound check.
In July in northern Italy, it is light until around 9 pm. The live show usually starts at around 8:00 p.m., which is later than in Japan.
As the sun began to set, the audience started to arrive one after another. My impression was that the audience was made up of 50% Metal heads, 30% punks, and the rest were various other locals.
It seems to be a common practice in Europe for performers to be served a meal before the show, and on this day, quiche and basil-based pasta were served. Thank you very much. After preparing the merch, inspecting the III records that arrived in Italy from the German label that day, and greeting everyone involved, it was time for the show to begin. Mr. Gero came to the venue with his daughter. It was nice to meet him.
The first band, Merak, was a veteran local progressive rock band that included a flute player and gave us a firsthand experience of authentic Italian progressive rock.
The second band was Godzilla was too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo, a band with whom we have performed with many times, and I enjoyed learning their songs and discovering hooks in songs that I did not notice on the other dates. They played a very spirited "Monster Fuzz" that had the audience in a frenzy.
The third and last band was us, Hebi Katana.
As I was strolling around the venue with a beer in my hand before the show, a local Metal guy wearing a patch G-jacket gave me a T-shirt. It turned out to be Angelex, vocalist of EXPIATORIA, a six-piece doom metal band formed in Genova, Italy in 1987. I quickly changed into the T-shirt I had received in the bushes nearby and prepared for the set-up.
Finally, the show was about to begin. The equipment used for this show was rented from Godzilla was too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo for the entire show. The first song was "Laven's Roar," a new song in which Laven sang the main vocal. During the song, I used had some equipment trouble with the guitar I played with, but with Alessandro's support, I was able to continue the live performance. The band continued with "Struggle with a Lie" and "Pain Should I Take," songs that the audience was used to us playing in Japan, to get the audience in the mood, then "Unforgiven Blood," a jam part with a drum solo by Goblin in between, to close the distance between the audience and the show. The show really got started with the "Unforgiven Blood" jam part.
Before I knew it, it was getting dark and the moon was coming out. the old building was looking awesome with moonlight. The audience warmly welcomed the new song "Gimme Some Lovin'," which was performed for the first time during this tour, and was a great inspiration for the band. The final songs were "Hallelujah Anyway," a cover of Kyuss' "Green Machine," and "Devastator.
It was a special night for me as I felt connected to the city of Genova.
The group returned to the hotel late at night and headed home after a last relaxing day off.
Nobu - Guitars, Vocals
Laven - Bass, Vocals (ex-Robots of the Ancient World)
Goblin - Drums (Deathblast, ex-Hell Freezes Over, ex-Military Shadow)
Hebi Katana toured Northern Italy and Southern France in July 2024. The band played six shows in Fréjus, France; Finale Regale, Italy; Turin, Italy; Pisa, Italy; Imperia, Italy; and Genova, Italy. This live recording is an uncensored version of the final show of the tour at Villa Rossi in Genova.
I will look back on this day in the form of a diary.
After the performance at Zà Records & Coffee in Imperia on 7/7, the Hebi Katana team returned to Ostello Bello in Finale Ligure, where we were staying, and went to bed. We woke up around 8:00 am and had breakfast at the hotel. The drive from Finale Ligure to Genova takes about two hours. Those who woke up had some free time, and those who wanted to sleep spent the first part of the day relaxing.
The hotel and the town were very relaxing, and we passed the time at cafe tables and hammocks in the hotel. There was a cheap supermarket within walking distance, where we bought ham, smoked salmon, wine, and beer (all at reasonable local prices) in advance, as a substitute for lunch. The hotel had a kitchen where we could cook.
The members of the group were now awake, and while we were chatting and preparing for the tour, it was time to get a move on.
This tour was supported by a local band, Godzilla was Too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo, who arranged the equipment, transportation, and tour organization. They drove us to the venue of the concert, and we thank them again for everything.
The event was to take place on a stage in the Villa Rossi Park. After arriving at the venue, we brought our equipment to the stage and immediately did a sound check.
In July in northern Italy, it is light until around 9 pm. The live show usually starts at around 8:00 p.m., which is later than in Japan.
As the sun began to set, the audience started to arrive one after another. My impression was that the audience was made up of 50% Metal heads, 30% punks, and the rest were various other locals.
It seems to be a common practice in Europe for performers to be served a meal before the show, and on this day, quiche and basil-based pasta were served. Thank you very much. After preparing the merch, inspecting the III records that arrived in Italy from the German label that day, and greeting everyone involved, it was time for the show to begin. Mr. Gero came to the venue with his daughter. It was nice to meet him.
The first band, Merak, was a veteran local progressive rock band that included a flute player and gave us a firsthand experience of authentic Italian progressive rock.
The second band was Godzilla was too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo, a band with whom we have performed with many times, and I enjoyed learning their songs and discovering hooks in songs that I did not notice on the other dates. They played a very spirited "Monster Fuzz" that had the audience in a frenzy.
The third and last band was us, Hebi Katana.
As I was strolling around the venue with a beer in my hand before the show, a local Metal guy wearing a patch G-jacket gave me a T-shirt. It turned out to be Angelex, vocalist of EXPIATORIA, a six-piece doom metal band formed in Genova, Italy in 1987. I quickly changed into the T-shirt I had received in the bushes nearby and prepared for the set-up.
Finally, the show was about to begin. The equipment used for this show was rented from Godzilla was too Drunk to Destroy Tokyo for the entire show. The first song was "Laven's Roar," a new song in which Laven sang the main vocal. During the song, I used had some equipment trouble with the guitar I played with, but with Alessandro's support, I was able to continue the live performance. The band continued with "Struggle with a Lie" and "Pain Should I Take," songs that the audience was used to us playing in Japan, to get the audience in the mood, then "Unforgiven Blood," a jam part with a drum solo by Goblin in between, to close the distance between the audience and the show. The show really got started with the "Unforgiven Blood" jam part.
Before I knew it, it was getting dark and the moon was coming out. the old building was looking awesome with moonlight. The audience warmly welcomed the new song "Gimme Some Lovin'," which was performed for the first time during this tour, and was a great inspiration for the band. The final songs were "Hallelujah Anyway," a cover of Kyuss' "Green Machine," and "Devastator.
It was a special night for me as I felt connected to the city of Genova.
The group returned to the hotel late at night and headed home after a last relaxing day off.
Technical info
Input File: 02. Struggle with a Lie.mp3
Channels : 2
Sample Rate : 44100
Precision : 16-bit
Duration : 00:05:09.96 = 13669368 samples = 23247.2 CDDA sectors
File Size : 12.5M
Bit Rate : 322k
Sample Encoding: MPEG audio (layer I, II or III)
Comments :
Title=Struggle with a Lie
Artist=Hebi Katana
Album=Live in Genova (Live)
Tracknumber=2
Year=2024
Genre=Stoner | Doom | Heavy Metal | Rock
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