Bloedrivier (10th Anniversary Edition)

10th Anniversary Re-release of “Bloedrivier” After a decade the legendary South African band’s Bloedrivier album is finally given a proper local release. In a pioneering move (after signing to a German label) the godfathers of South African Metal temporarily relocated to the United Kingdom in 1995 to expand their horizons, and fan base throughout Europe (which has been creating quite a buzz via underground press, radio and inter-continental correspondence). Furthermore this move was made to ensure the capturing of the band’s essence and sound in an environment not ignorant of its very particular requirements. The album release was followed by a full European tour in 1996. V.O.D was also voted as one of the top 3 “unsigned” bands in Kerrang Magazine's 1996 readers’ poll. Recorded 10 years ago at Academy Studios in Yorkshire, England, Bloedrivier saw wide European distribution but very few copies reached South African shores. Now, after much public demand, Bloedrivier is re-released locally in its 10th anniversary year by ENT Entertainment with a variety of bonus features. This release, sub-titled The V.O.D. Archives Volume 1 includes new artwork, and enhanced features: two never before seen videos, all the demos recorded for the album and a web link. “It’s great to see there’s still a demand for our music. This release is very exciting since hardly anyone got to hear the album in S.A. the first time around. Many KOBUS! fans have been asking for this as well, so I think it just makes sense. – Francois Breytenbach Blom “Our trip to Europe, the Bloedrivier recording and Autumn Wilderness Tour was a groundbreaking achievement which did not receive the coverage and hype back home as it should, or could have. It is easy to praise something you played a role in creating, but even today this album is still one hell of a listen!” – Paul André Blom