The long awaited TERMINATRYX album was released mid-May 2008 through ENT Entertainment, South Africa - distributed by IRIS (cat. no. CDENT 010).

Available at all good music stores, or on-line at:
www.subterania.co.za (incl. international orders)
www.oneworld.co.za
www.kalahari.net

[full album download available soon]

While the South African musical landscape consists of varied styles and genres, TERMINATRYX couldn’t find one catering to their specific taste. So, in 2002 they decided to set out and create their own by blending their love of hard- and electronic music, with that of the moods created by sci-fi / horror / extreme movies / perceptions of the world around them, and a touch of sexually charged danger to initialize their own dark edged Industrial Rock movement.

Since then they have slowly cultivated and sculpted their sound, systematically shaping these creations, encapsulating the fusion-, symbiosis- and corruption of man & technology, illustrating and supplementing it with a wide range of moods and subjects, from socio-political & protest grievances, the media & consumerism, to alien visitation, an alternative to the traditional love song, a critical tirade in Afrikaans, biological- and viral infection, instrumentals and fictional / fantasy trips. A strong sense of individuality, free speech and free choice filters throughout. Reacting on the state of the world (and beyond), there is no mincing of words.

Categorization has been difficult with the band’s dark flavoured blend of female-fronted, electronically infused industrial metalscapes – they’re quite content with this non-labeled state.
In addition there are many musical elements subtly filtering through across the diverse songs, from Alternative-, Hard Core- and Punk flavours, to Electronic-, Dark Wave- and Gothic hints.

The rock community has always looked upon bands with female vocalists with a prejudiced eye, but in the case of TERMINATRYX, SONJA projects sensuality while delivering the musical message, without weak attempts at being the “rock goddess” – she simply is without trying!
Furthermore she does not endeavor to emulate the voice of any other singers out there, as her vocals join forces with the music to become a part of its essence, as opposed to fighting for attention.

The other key component of the TERMINATRYX collective is PAUL, also drummer of South Africa’s most influential Metal band V.O.D - VOICE OF DESTRUCTION
(www.VOICEofDESTRUCTION.com).

V.O.D’s Bloedrivier album got a 10th Anniversary re-release with extras incl. demo tracks and videos directed by Paul.

The band lived in Europe for a few years in the mid ‘90s, recording Bloedrivier in the UK for their German record label and also embarking on a full European tour with Katatonia and In The Woods during 1996. While on this tour, PAUL purchased a bass guitar with which to give life to the songs in his head. This led to the forming of his solo project F8 (pronounced “fate”) in 1998 – (www.MyNoise.co.za/F8)

In 2002 however, together with SONJA, the seed for TERMINATRYX started germinating. Between 2002 and 2005 several guitarists came and went. During this period (key songwriter) PAUL took up the guitar himself, handling all of the musical aspects, from bass & guitar, to drums, programming, keyboards (and backing vocals).

In 2003 the first ever TERMINATRYX live shows erupted in support of German Darkwave gods Diary Of Dreams on their South African tour.
For live performances the core configuration of PAUL & SONJA can be joined by various additional members, from extra guitarists to live drummers to add to the programmed tracks & loops. The live set-up can range from 2 – 5 members (or more if need be – this opportunity arose with the live soundtrack performance TERMINATRYX delivered for the screening of the 1922 silent classic NOSFERATU at the South African HORROR FEST – (www.horrorfest.info).

South African live shows were put on hold in preparation for the TERMINATRYX performance at the South Africa day of POPKOMM 2006 at the Duncker Club in Berlin, Germany – 21 September 2006 (64 Duncker Street, 10439, Berlin, Germany).

On their return to home soil, TERMINATRYX performed a live original soundtrack to F.W. Murnau’s silent 1922 vampire classic NOSFERATU at the annual South African HORRORFEST over the Halloween period (27-30 Oct), incorporating additional guest artists, violinist Matthijs Van Dijk, Francois Blom (of V.O.D, DIE KRUIS, and K.O.B.U.S.) on keyboards, and from LARK, Sean & Simon on everything from samplers and upright bass, to flute and the theremin. It was an awe-inspiring experience which led to the creation and performance of another soundtrack at the 2007 HORRORFEST for the screening of THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI with collaborators from LARK). The show was not just sold out, but extra seats were brought into the theatre and many people had to be turned away.
The 2008 HORRORFEST will see the legendary HÄXAN getting the TERMINATRYX soundtrack treatment.

(Paul & Sonja are also the key organizers of the HorrorFest and the X Fest extreme film festival).
www.HORRORFEST.info / www.SHADOWREALMinc.com / www.Xfest.org

The first live performance for 2007 was at the Ramfest rock festival over the first weekend of March.

The TERMINATRYX music video for the song Midnight (directed by Paul), also utilized clips from the classic NOSFERATU. This video can be viewed on the band’s MySpace site (www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx). This and a stills collage video for SleepWalkers can also be viewed in the video chapter of TERMINATRYX.com, or at www.YouTube.com/terminatryx. More music videos are in the pipeline.

Pre-produxion samplers, First Fix v.1.0, First Fix v.2.0 and First Fix v.3.0 has been circulated since 2003, and a CD / DVD promo package with sample trax, live footage, music videos, European footage, NOSFERATU performance extracts, stills and a short film imPERFECTION (by PAUL, starring SONJA, featuring TERMINATRYX music) will be completed to coincide with their debut album, set for an April 2008 release. (www.flamedrop.com/pictures)

Mid-May 2008 saw the critically well received release of the long anticipated TERMINATRYX debut album, through ENT Entertainment, distributed by IRIS (catalog number: CDENT 010).
This was accompanied by live launch shows in Gauteng, late May (Zeplins & Back 2 Basix) and Cape Town (4th July @ The Labia Theatre): www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=30625418480&ref=mf

TERMINATRYX was also selected as support for VNV Nation on their South African visit at the Goth Industrial Gathering on 22 August: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16251822475&ref=mf

For the 2008 live shows the TERMINATRYX live line-up will incorporate additional musicians in the shape of Patrick on guitar (from Mind Assault), and Ronnie on drums (ex-Grämlich & -Revellus).

In the live drums department, Paul also started playing for the Afrikaans Metal outfit K.O.B.U.S. in 2003 (who will be sharing the stage with Manowar at the Magic Circle Festival, July 2008 in Germany) – (www.KobusMusic.com)
To focus on the TERMINATRYX album recording, Paul abdicated this drumming position in March 2008.

Live highlights of 2008 included the Cape Town album launch (4th July) where TERMINATRYX performed at the Labia Theatre in the 200-seater cinema with a huge synced-up video projection show accompanying the entire performance. The show was followed by a sneak preview of werewolf movie Skinwalkers - a new kind of double feature! Within a single week in August, TERMINATRYX performed as support for two international acts visiting South Africa independently - incl. Sheep On Drugs (16 Aug) and VNV Nation (22 Aug).

With a natural aversion to cheap commercial sentiments and a blind consumer society, TERMINATRYX is truly a unique South African audio adventure, looking at the world with a satirical eye as they take the listener through a juxtaposed range of sonic intensity and calm, fusing technology with the organic in a David Cronenberg vs. H.R Giger trip.

In a televised talent show-, and mock reality drenched commercial media decline, TERMINATRYX is not merely a breath of fresh air, but a long awaited new direction out to rattle the cage just enough to make a saturated public stand still and think, "hey, there's more to it than this..." - even if for only a moment.
But as we know, a moment can be a multitude of infinities - depending on the way you look at it.

TERMINATRYX is an evolving entity and its philosophy partially comprises the following:
It is compelled to create music with which they can identify, even if it is not generally accepted by the wider community / Its inherent intensity is a natural one created by their perception of the world around them / It tackles issues without being preachy / It kicks hard without drowning the key purpose in sheer volume / It utilizes technology without being overtaken by it or losing its humanity and organic essence / It contains catchy elements without attempts to scam listeners into a blatant commercial trap / It exudes a confident sexuality and sense of empowerment as part & parcel, not a mere overblown selling point...

Taking the above mentioned into account and the fact that TERMINATRYX takes both subjective and objective standpoints, it is everything but neutral.
A paradox? Perhaps...
An enigma? Maybe...
A phenomenon? By far…
You be the judge.


Check out www.TERMINATRYX.com for info, pics, mp3s, videos & more.
Or contact them at: info@flamedrop.com
MySpace: www.myspace.com/terminatryxxx
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5595727281&ref=mf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/terminatryx
MyNoise: www.MyNoise.co.za/terminatryx
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