Providence, Rhode Island death metal outfit Vital Remains is currently looking for a lead guitarist. Requirements include professional gear, a valid passport, a valid driver's license, a clean record, ability to tour "anytime, anywhere," and a willingness to relocate to Rhode Island.

Candidates must create a video of themselves performing solos from the songs "Icons of Evil" and "Decristianize." Those chosen for live auditions must cover the costs of travel and expenses for said auditions. Only the person chosen for the gig will be reimbursed. Interested parties should send the videos and any other relevant information and materials here

Source: Lambgoat.com

Here's Bova's shot at fame.... Oh, wait.

I just have to give a little chuckle to the @aol.com e-mail address.

I feel like this is a joke band. A self parody.

professional cover band.

I hear a ten year old with a lemonade stand makes more money in one day than the hired help in this act make collectively in one tour.

This could be an opportunity to make some hilarious videos.

time to get started on the "guitar center licks" versions of these solos.

Maybe they'll find another teenager they won't have to pay.

unless this band gets back together with their original line up i will continue to not give a shit about it.

listen, joke all you want, these guys are still touring, playing all over the world, and everyone that fills in drums OR guitar, kills it. I know they seem like they hire young, but wouldn't you? Just saying.

If they cut all of their songs in half, they'd be geniuses.

I'm not really a fan but they are doing a lot more than the majority of the people talking shit ITT.

Their remains aren't so vital anymore.

HEY! Get Chris Ross again, LULZ!

this can be said for anyone who eats a salad twice a week

I've gone through three bags of celery and it isn't even Friday yet you weak faggot.

Bring back Suzuki. What the hell is that guy up to?

this

Epic song lengths was a major part of their musical appeal. All tracks on Forever Underground clock over 6 minutes and there's not a dull moment to be found. When Dechristianize came out, I hated it because I thought it had too many blasting sections. I've actually come to appreciate that album after years of dismissing it.

All tracks not including that Mortiis styled instrumental, btw.

I think post-Forever Underground they just got in the habit of playing the song, having a solo. Then playing the entire song over again the exact same way with almost no new development. That's what bugs me about their lengths.

I always loved the solo in Dechristianize. I think Glens vocals get a little monotonous though.

I dig the Into Cold Darkness era VR.

Totally agree, which is part of the reason I couldn't get into Dechristianize. I feel like I should give Icons of Evil a shot, 'cause I still consider VR one of the best death metal bands, due to their past efforts.

Such an evil album.

"Now swear it, swear it, swear your oath to Saaataan!"

I always liked the commanding aspect of this lyric - U SWEAR NOW!

First three albums are fucking unreal. Dawn of Apocalypse on... no care. Guess you gotta give Tony credit for soldiering on, but shit like ditching out of that Long Island show a few years ago and other similar antics just kill any credibility.

Bring back Gruslin and Flynn or get fucked.

Yeah, they'll never be able to top the first three. They used to put on a killer live show but it's been years since I last saw them.

I've got a pretty sweet video I shot of them when Capharnaum played with them at Maxaluna's in '96. Can't really see shit since they played in total darkness with lights only on the baphomet scrims they had over their stacks and there was some fog goin on, but it sounded fuckin' mean. War in Paradise is my fuckin jam.

... and that's how I prefer to remember Vital Remains.

You mean the solos should be 30 seconds of two handed tapping followed by Tool riffs?

"Reimbursed?" Man, fuck submitting receipts to Tony Lazaro.

just send vid of me playing misfit solos naked to tony, I'm sure I'll make the band

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