Infected Voice was a fanzine from Peru written in Spanish, but here's an interview translated to English for you.
OSSUARY
Formed in 1992 by Sebastian and Marcelo, two months later they recorded the demo CEMETERY, the first death metal recording from outside Montevideo.
In 1993, after several shows with Corpses, Auschwitz, Morbid Blood, Orion, Crematorium, and Sacred (Argentina) in Montevideo and Maldonado, a new member joined: Francisco (vocals), completing the lineup with Nestor (bass), Marcelo (drums), and Sebastian (guitar). Months later, Gino replaced Nestor. The band continued writing until February 1994 when they recorded the demo preview, "Inquisition Dreams," at Maxi Music Studios, produced by Ossuary and Claustr of Mayhem (Argentina).
Months later, Francisco left the band, and Daniel joined on guitar and vocals. During that time, they played several shows in Montevideo with: Eclampsy, Abside, Inner Sanctum, and Satanica (Argentina).
1995 began with concerts in Maldonado, and in May, they recorded the EP "The Black Wind Whisper from the Coast" at Maxi Music.
Ossuary presents a style oriented towards Dark Death Metal, with melody, speed, and violence, seeking an original sound. Currently, American Line of Mexico has professionally released the EP for Central America, and it is distributed in: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Canada, Greece, Panama, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, and several other countries.
In 1996, Ossuary played numerous shows throughout Uruguay and four times in Argentina, twice with the legendary SARCOFAGO, in their farewell performance, and once with the Paraguayan band SABAOTH
The concerts continue, and in August the South American TOUR begins, covering Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay. Lasting six weeks, they play with countless bands for a total of 13 dates, touring Northern Argentina, Bolivia (Sucre, Santa Cruz, Potosí, La Paz), and Uruguay (Maldonado, Montevideo, and Canelones), even playing twice in each city.
By early '97, the Bolivian label Catapult Records released the band's new material, which included the tracks from the EP, a new song, and two covers of bands that have influenced their formation. Manta Negra Records will also reissue the legendary '92 demo "Cemetery" with the promo track "Inquisition Dreams" as a bonus.
Now, let's move on to the interview answered by Sebastián:
1- Of all your work, which is your favorite?
I think this one, "Show No Thirsty," since it combines both demos onto a single cassette. Of course, I'm very fond of the debut demo, "Cemetery."
2- How did the idea of forming OSSUARY come about?
The main idea was to bring extreme metal to the interior of the country. I think this goal has been achieved.
3- What do you think of Catapult Rec's work? How did you make contact?
Very good. It all started when we played in Bolivia (La Paz).
4- Do you know anything about the Peruvian scene?
Yes, quite a bit. I really like Mortem, "Vomit of the Earth," the album too, but not as much. Hadez, Kranium, Necropsya (the best), Fosa Común, Sarcoma, Disinter, etc. I also know many zines, although some from your country have ripped me off. They should die.
5- Do you have a tour planned, and if the opportunity arises, would you play in Peru?
The tour is still in negotiations, but when it happens, we will definitely play in Peru and in several cities, since we have to cross over to Ecuador and then Colombia
6- How did you get into the underground scene? Any particular band(s) that impressed you from the start?
I think it was a natural thing. We started corresponding, and that's how more flyers arrived, and that's how we got into the underground scene. There were many bands, Rotting Christ (with whom we still correspond), Merciless (R.I.P.), especially those that included their addresses in their releases.
7- Your opinion on: Black, Death, Noise, and Heavy Metal.
Black Metal: It's super trendy. I like the '80s stuff (Assassin, Celtic Frost, Venom, Destruction, Sodom), although this one is also becoming fashionable.
Death Metal: My passion and the most brutal music on the planet.
Noise: I honestly don't understand it.
Heavy Metal: My life, my way of being, my spirit, one of the reasons I'm still alive
8- What is your greatest desire and what do you hate most in this world?
Our greatest desire is to keep playing everywhere and not let so much disappointment break us, so we can keep going with all of this. What we hate most in this world are fake people and enemies (of which there are many!!).
9- Before listening to Metal, what music did you listen to, and what attracted you to Metal?
Some post-dictatorship Rock, The Police, The Doors, Steppenwolf, The Cure, many things I don't remember. I've been listening to Metal for over 10 years now, and it's become a part of my life. I was attracted to Metal by the power of the music and the whole image surrounding Iron Maiden, Dio, W.A.S.P., etc.
10- The South American scene. What do you think of it, its bands, fanzines, bangers, etc.?
The South American scene is very good, but also quite new, which means that in 5 years we'll be able to talk about the people who are still standing firm and those who fell in this great metal battle. Surely those who never listened to Manowar and King Diamond and started with Pantera will fall. As for bands, there are many good bands and zines too; the problem is that there are many teenagers putting out flyers to get free material and then never putting out the zine again. The same people who make zines should expose these little shits. Anyway, we must keep going, even though many people surround you and supposedly are into the same thing as you, reeking of falsehood.
11- Any words to the metal readers of Infected Voice?
Don't take everything I said too seriously, or I'll look like a Reverend son of a bitch (ha, ha!!), just take care and do your own thing, always being honest. We'll be playing in Peru for all of you soon. If you want to get our merchandise in Peru, we have the tape available for only $6 (shipping included). Zines, send a number as proof of existence and you'll receive the tape + promo stuff. Bangers, write for an immediate response, include one dollar.
12- Anything you'd like to add? Goodbye.
Thanks Guido for the interview, good luck with the zine, we hope to stay in touch. DEATH TO FALSE METAL!!!
Thank you very much, Sebastian. I hope that when you start your tour you'll come to these lands. Those interested in contacting this brutal Uruguayan band should write to
OSSUARY
p.o. Box 52278
Maldonado (20000)
URUGUAY
p.o. Box 52278
Maldonado (20000)
URUGUAY