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Simon of Aristillus had barely turned 16 when he started working as a cover folder for Fysisk Format. After a couple of months in modesty he started to bring along recordings by his band, clearly inspired by JR Ewing and the "big names" of the Fysisk Format hardcore legacy: Kaospilot, Snöras, Dominic and Manhattan Skyline. His efforts were of course laughed at by the rough-neck hardcore elite at Fysisk Format. But thanks to Simon's inhuman stubborness and networking skills, he scored a recording session with Haust-mastermind and producer Ruben Willem. Recorded and mixed in a mere two days, Devoured Trees & Crystal Skies is solid proof that Aristillus is the future of New Norwegian Hardcore.

The album shows a mix of noisy instrumental elements combined with more melodic vocals and guitar parts that can remind the listener of Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth and other bands that mix indierock elements with the energy of hardcore. Even though only one of four in Aristillus is allowed to drink, drive or vote by Norwegian law, they are not newcomers. Since the age of 11 they have slowly developed from a flute and synth duo (which disbanded when the flute player quit to pursue his computer gaming interests) to where they are at today. Aristillus are about to establish themselves as one of Norway's most promising new acts, having played with Bullet for My Valentine and is this year's must have at all the important festivals. The future is theirs.

TRACK LISTING

1. Dying, Keep Dying
2. Neurotic
3. Incomparable Tree
4. Thru This Plague
5. Bury The City Lights
6. Circles
7. Colour The Hope
8. Exit, Evolve
9. When The Flower Grows
10. W.S.T.F.O