CORRETJA

MMXI saw the latest corretja release. A melodic death metal tribute to the intersection of Norse Ragnarok, the end of the world, and the American Civil War, the apparent end of the Union. From the battle of Lundene to the first and second battles of Bull Run, this work explores the common threads between norse and civil warriors. Each song is a short wintery blast of grim melody with symphonic elements in tight composition. Includes a cover of Depeche Mode's 1983 classic 'Photographic' re-imagined as a dark age battlefield memoir. Also, a touching piece marking the passing of Scott Columbus, longtime Manowar drummer, as a medley of classic Manowar songs Secrets of Steel and Blood of My Enemies. Back again is Sam Justice to handle backing vocals!

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MMVII marked the age of New Brutalism, an architectural style showcased in science fiction classic 'Total Recall.' This eclectic EP ranges from the metaphysical questions facing Doug Quaid, to the ball-peen wielding zombie apocalypse survivors' tale. Ever present is the history and mythology of the American Civil War. Includes rare studio out-takes of a cover of the Grim Reaper classic 'See You In Hell' resulting in a serious band conflict. New Brutalism marks the beginning of corretja's unholy and unbreakable union with the legendary sam justice, whose backing vocals can be heard on 'bury' and 'see you in hell.' Mixing, mastering, and engineering of this record was all done under Justice's close supervision. Enjoy!

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MMIII brought a frigid blast of thrash/symphonic metal themed after the hells of chinese mythology. Inspired by the film Big Trouble In Little China, and Chinese history, the title track is five movements of symphonic brutality. Due to popular demand, many of the other songs, such as 'Machine of Death' and 'You Place Value On My Life, I Place Your Throat On My Knife,' were culled from a live performance included on the prior release, MMI's 'In Six Parts.' This release saw the band exploring new song structures including 30-45 second songs. Included are covers of Iron Maiden's 'Prowler' and Ozzy Osborne's 'Mr. Crowley'. This release was dedicated to Victor Wong, a great Chinese-American actor. The world is a little dimmer without his light.

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The early MM's were a heady time and the world was ready for an experiment with a new direction. This album's artisitic aspirations were high, combining sampled loops, clean vocals and melodic passages, while 'See You in Hell' and 'Angels Lie Dead' keep one foot firmly in the icy metal past.

History will vindicate us.

MCMIXVIII brought 'A Call To History's Hero' on the icy winds blown by the self-titled debut. Inspired by heroes from American History, the gamut is run from the theological doctrine criticism of 'Standing on the Promises of God', to the industrial 'Carl Weathers'.

The final track includes as a bonus a remastered version of the first Corretja song ever recorded and animal rights war cry 'Only in a World This Shitty'.

Corretja's first official release by increvable records, available only on 7" vinyl. Please contact us if you have this record, as we will immediately send an appraiser to value your copy for insurance purposes.