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NEWS 3.6.2023

Die Death-Sludge-Maniacs CONCRETE COLD veröffentlichen die erste Single „EYES OF MEDUSA“ aus dem kommenden Album „THE STRAINS OF BATTLE“.
Die Band setzt sich aus (Ex-)Mitgliedern von Lay Down Rotten, Milking The Goat Machine, Carnal Ghoul, Demonbreed, Red Stone Chapel und The Great Cold zusammen. Das Album wurde von Fernando Hermensa (Knife, Milking The Goat Machine etc.) aufgenommen.
Die Band dazu:
„Eyes of Medusa ist einer der Lieblingssongs der Band. Ein herber Bastard aus Old School Death Metal, Doom und auch beeinflusst vom Göteborg Death Metal. Wir können es kaum erwarten, bis das Album am
14. Juli erscheint. Wir freuen uns auf euer Feedback zu unserem Death'n'Sludge Bastard Baby!“
Das Video gibt es hier: https://youtu.be/i7-r2qDzfBs
Mehr zum Album gibt es unter: https://cc.supremechaos.de

OFNUS – “TIME HELD ME GREY AND DYING”
Label: Naturmacht Productions
Release date: june 30th 2023
Genre: Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal
For fans of: Saor | Fuath | Sojourner | Drudkh
“These are but dreaming men. Breathe, and they fade.”- Dylan Thomas
I walk without ceasing, without pause for rest or sustenance. My footsteps carry me over the rugged mountain passes, through the flower dusted meadows and along the cold and windswept shorelines. Yet no matter what vistas are spread before me, my eyes see nothing, for my spirit stalks darker halls than these. Internally I wander the shadowed colonnades of my grief, the black kingdoms of sorrow that will never see the sun. I gaze into the crimson, abyssal wounds that rend my heart, gasp in the cold waters of desolation that fall in unbroken cascades of agony about my soul. Two journeys, within and without, both solitary and never ending…
Painting the broad canvasses of expansive soundscapes in the cold, twilit hues of emotive black metal, with their debut album, Time Held Me Grey And Dying, Ofnus seek to reunite listeners with their own melancholy, to set their feet upon a path that will lead them down into the darkness within, to the abandoned temples of sorrow, silence and solitude. Ofnus interweave searing emotion and towering drama, creating a remarkable balance between delicate intimacy and thunderous pomp and circumstance. The disparate elements of their music – the magnificent guitar solos, the shifting tempos, the fiercely intense vocal exhortations, the devastating drums and enticing melodies – are all drawn together beneath a shroud of dreams and sadness. From the aching lilt of ‘Grains Of Sand’ to the heart-stopping emotional power of ‘The Endless Grey’, the introspective reflection of ‘Monody’ to the blackened, ashen grandeur of ‘Exulansis’ and the metallic might of ‘Fading Dreams’, Time Held Me Grey And Dying is a vast tome of tales to be discovered. And throughout every chapter, the whispering ghosts of forgotten grief will light sparks of pain in the cold ashes of your memories.
Despite only forming in the winter of 2021, Ofnus have carved out a debut album of magnificent accomplishment, captivating atmosphere and rare emotional power. Recorded at Woodcraft Audio (Brutality Will Prevail, The Drowning etc) and Necroshroud Studios (Black Pyre, Entität etc) Time Held Me Grey And Dying sounds rich and deep, textured and all enveloping. Adorned in the unsettling, evocative artwork of Robert F Pangborn, with band logo designed by Moga Alexandru (Saor, Zgard, Winterfylleth etc), the album will be released by respected Finnish label Naturmacht Productions on June 30th. Be ready to descend into the deep places of your heart, where the darkness is ineffable and the sorrow unimaginable…
Line-up:
William Philpot - Vocals/Lyrics
Richard Rees - Bass
Alyn Hunter - Rhythm Guitar/Composer
James Ponsford - Lead Guitar
Ethan Rees-Spargo - Drums/Lyrics
https://naturmacht.com/
www.facebook.com/Ofnus

ABYSMAL RITES – “ NIHILISM IS REALISM”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 02-06-2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Primitive heavy/sludge
Country: Finland
Line-up:
J - drums
R - vocals
M – bass
Tracklist:
Nihilism Is Realism [VIDEO] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HswRLgvZAcE
Ready to disrupt your soundscapes, Abysmal Rites, the band that redefines the boundaries of heavy/sludge genre, announces the release of their debut full-length album, "Nihilism Is Realism". This Finland-based power trio has harnessed the potency of bass, drums, and vocals to craft an oppressive atmosphere and crushing attitude into their music.
The band offers a taste of what to expect from the full-length album in the form of the title track, now available as a single and accompanied by a music video. It perfectly encapsulates the band's uncompromisingly raw sound and hints at the faster, heavier material that the forthcoming album promises.
Born in Tampere, Finland, in early 2022, Abysmal Rites has meticulously crafted their unique sound, which can be described as a primitive yet brutal heavy/sludge aesthetic. For fans of Electric Wizard, Eyehategod, Conan, and Black Cobra, Abysmal Rites is a must-listen.
"Nihilism Is Realism" was entirely recorded and mixed by Abysmal Rites themselves, assuring their authentic sound remains untouched. The mastering was expertly handled by Jaakko Viitalähde of Virtalähde Mastering, further elevating the album's quality.
https://abysmalritesband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/abysmalritesband

BURGÛLI, the one-man black metal project of Kondea Gorthaur, has announced that he has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for the release of the upcoming EP, ODI DES DE LA FI DEL MÓN (HATE FROM THE END OF THE WORLD). The new EP follows the previous ones on their raw sound, with sharp riffs and a lo-fi production that brings you to the bottom of the abyss and makes you desperate.
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Odi Des De La Fi Del Món is the fourth music offering by Burgûli, and the first one to be released by Wormholedeath. The EP is entirely sung in Catalan language, one of Kondea's mother tongues (the other one being Spanish). As he explains, "I didn’t see why not to use it since there are many artists singing in their mother tongues. The album talks about the recurrent themes of the band: darkness, hate, rage, and misanthropy. Odi Des De La Fi Del Món is, like my previous album, about how I feel in this world, and how I feel related to this species called human beings. Burgûli is me, so every album is a representation of me."
Burgûli is influenced by old-school black metal bands such as Darkthrone, Burzum, Mayhem, and Moonblood. The project started in 2019 with the release of Ombres (Shadows), followed by Runes (Runes) in 2020, and Abans Que Ens Engoleixi La Llum (Before The Light Swallows Us) in 2021. All these albums were released by Orbis Alia Records, a label run by Kondea himself except Abans Que Ens Engoleixi La Llum, released via Base Record Production.
Kondea plays all the instruments and writes all the lyrics for Burgûli. He also handles the artwork and the production of his albums. He describes his music as "a way of expressing myself and my feelings towards this world and this society. I don't care about fame or money, I just want to create something that reflects who I am and what I think."
Tracklist
1. Consumits per l'odi
2. Balades en la foscor
3. El Llindar de l'amargor
4. Deambulant en l'eternitat
5. Ouroboros
www.facebook.com/Burguli

THUS – “ INHALE THE ASH”
Format: Digital
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Label: Self-Released
Genre: Progressive Melodic Death Metal
Country: Denmark
Line-up:
Frederik Jensen - Vocals & Guitar
Tobias Hornstrup - Guitar
Sebastian Skousgaard - Bass
Sebastian Lanser - Session Drums
Tracklist:
Inhale the Ash
Embrace the captivating sounds of progressive melodic death metal with "Inhale the Ash," the debut single by Thus, a new and ambitious outfit from Aarhus, Denmark. Set to self-release on June 2, 2023, this dynamic and original take on death metal will kick down the doors of the established metal world, combining elements of heaviness, technicality, and atmospheric outros reminiscent of Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Alluvial.
The formidable line-up of Thus features Frederik Jensen on vocals/guitar, Tobias Hornstrup on guitar, and Sebastian Skousgaard on bass. For this single, they've joined forces with Sebastian Lanser, renowned for his ex-Obscura and Panzerballett work, delivering stellar session drums. The record was mixed and mastered by Andreas Linnemann, known for his contributions to Baest and Angerot.
"Inhale the Ash" is not merely a music piece, but a journey into a grim past. Its lyrics revolve around an ancient form of punishment inflicted on the most heinous wrongdoers, forcing them to inhale ash until suffocation. The accompanying music video portrays the dreadful fate of an individual accused of a crime, suffering this slow and brutal punishment.
All vocals and guitars for this single were recorded at Frederik Jensen's home studio, while Sebastian Lanser recorded the drums remotely from his studio in Austria. The single was then blended into perfection at Hop House Studio by Andreas Linnemann.
https://www.youtube.com/@thusbandofficial
https://thusbandofficial.bandcamp.com/gp
https://www.facebook.com/thusbandofficial

AUTREST – “ FOLLOW THE COLD PATH “
Record Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Brazil
Line-up:
Matheus Vidor – all instruments & vocals
Tracklist:
December Dusk 7:49
Follow the Cold Path 7:19
Watchtower 4:54
Time Is a River 9:00
Firelight 5:18
Pale Night 5:02
The Place Where I Belong 3:13
Weaving the serene beauty of nature with the powerful resonance of atmospheric black metal, Brazilian solo artist Matheus Vidor, known as Autrest, is set to release his debut album, "Follow the Cold Path," under Northern Silence Productions.
Originating from the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, Autrest was established in the winter of 2022. Over the next few months, Matheus meticulously crafted his debut album, encapsulating his profound connection with the wilderness in his music.
"Follow the Cold Path" transports listeners to a world of misty forests and icy peaks, each track a new journey through this ethereal landscape. The seven-track album, featuring songs such as "December Dusk," "Follow the Cold Path," and "The Place Where I Belong," encompasses an exquisite fusion of melodic riffs, haunting vocals, and atmospheric ambience. The music reflects influences from bands like Cân Bardd, Saor, Caladan Brood, Eldamar, and Elderwind.
The album will initially be available in a Collector's Edition 6-panel digipack, limited to 500 copies, and a Special Collector's Edition A5-Digipack, limited to 100 hand-numbered copies. A vinyl release will follow shortly.
Matheus Vidor, the force behind Autrest, not only composed all the tracks but also performed and recorded all the instruments, showcasing his diverse musical talents. His efforts were brought to fruition through the mixing and mastering process, which he also handled. The stunning logo and album cover were painted by Giovanni Vale, adding a touch of visual artistry to the project.
Prepare to embark on an atmospheric journey through the haunting beauty of nature with Autrest's "Follow the Cold Path."
About Autrest:
Autrest is a solo atmospheric black metal project by Brazilian musician Matheus Vidor. Rooted in the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, Autrest's music fuses the raw power of black metal with the tranquil beauty of nature, taking listeners on an introspective journey through ethereal soundscapes.
www.youtube.com/@Autrest
www.facebook.com/autrest

From the black hole comes LANZERRATH. METAGALACTIC DOMINATION offers 7 tracks of ultra-raw and otherworldly black metal. Stream album track "Galactic Will of Oppression" at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/metagalactic-domination
Northern Spire Productions will release Metagalactic Domination on CD, digital, and cassette formats on July 14. Pre-order the album at https://northernspire.bandcamp.com/
Metagalactic Domination Tracklisting:
1. A New Torment Begins
2. Supernova Remnants
3. Shackled By Perdition
4. Sin And Innocence
5. Galactic Will Of Oppression
6. Ghosts Of Ruin
7. Through Comstats We Scream (CD Bonus)
LanzerRath was formed in 2018 by founding members "I" and "II". Their initial vision of a grassroots DIY black metal band that captures the energy and emotion of purely amateur musicians, as in line with the pioneers of the genre, still persists to this day. Through LanzerRath’s first three full-length offerings, they honed their craft, wielding all the tools of the black metal arsenal to create a dynamic soundscape of compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals to convey their messages of darkness. Themes of madness, despair, mystery, and misery permeate through their aural universe and have laid the foundation for what’s to come.
Metagalactic Domination, the fourth LanzerRath full-length opus delves deeper into the cosmic corridors of their universe, to a realm shed of perception and Earthly bonds. Travel through vicious displays of black metal bludgeoning combined with melodic otherworldly passages into the obscure.
Metagalactic Domination releases July 14th on digital, CD, and cassette through Northern Spire Productions.
LanzerRath is:
I - Lyrics, Vocals
II - Music, Vocals, Production
III - Vocals
III I - Bass, Additional Programming, Vocals
III II - Art, Design, Spoken Segment, Wails
https://www.facebook.com/people/Northern-Spire-Productions/1
https://lanzerrath.neocities.org/

HYPNOTIC SCENERY was originally formed in 1991 in Havířov as a grindcore band. In 1991, Havířov was still a town in Czechoslovakia, located in the region of northern Moravia. The division of Czechoslovakia into two separate states, the Czechia and Slovakia, took place on January 1st 1993.
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The name HYPNOTIC SCENERY was derived from the state or feeling a person has under the influence of hypnosis, drugs or hallucinations. The band's fateful turning point in the direction of death/doom metal was caused simply by the band's musical development. An essential change took place after a keyboardist joined the band, bringing a touch of darkness in the form of keyboards, Latin recitations and also the idea of writing lyrics in Latin in the music artwork.
After the demos "Detur" and "Crystal Curtain", HYPNOTIC SCENERY entered Barbarella recording studio located in the third largest Czech city called Ostrava in April 1995. Their first album "Vacuum" was recorded there. It contains some re-recorded tracks from both demos, but also some newer work from the then-time. The songs from demos were put on CD mainly because the quality of the first recordings was not satisfactory according to band members.
I consider "VACUUM" to be the fundamental Czech metal record of the nineties, therefore I released a digipak reissue under the logo of my label Pařát Productions in 2017, and in 2023 the time was ripe for us fans to treat ourselves to listening to "Vacuum" for the first time also from vinyl grooves.
If you don't know this band, you can listen to full album on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdc9abD6kgk&t=1s
Page of HYPNOTIC SCENERY on Metal Archives https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/hypnotic_scenery/7639
Ordering is possible in Pařátshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/hypnotic-scenery-vacuum-4/

Psych Doom act CAVERN DEEP releases "SKELETAL WASTES" track/video .
Before it, an ancient war ground. It is vast and dreadful to behold.The last big battle of a dying civilization. The last gasping breath.The being makes its way through labyrinths of giant dead abominations and remnants of war machines since long put to sleep. Picking up pace. Slowly burning from inside with an ever-growing sense of meaning. It is the final solution. The retaliation of many. The faint glow in its veins extends to a cord.
The hovering placenta is feeding it in a steady rhythm, preparing the being for its passing.
The video recently premiered via Decibel Magazine and the feature csn be found here:
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/06/01/video-premiere-being-productive-in-those-wasted-years-with-cavern-deeps-skeletal-wastes/
The concept album "Part II - Breach" is out the 14th of July.
Vinyl Pre-order: https://bonebagrecords.com/products/cavern-deep-part-ii-breach-12-vinyl-pre-order
CD Digipack Pre-order: https://bonebagrecords.com/products/cavern-deep-part-ii-breach-digipack-cd-pre-order
Connect with Bonebag Records:
https://www.facebook.com/bonebagrecords/
Connect with Cavern Deep:
https://caverndeep.com/
https://www.facebook.com/caverndeep

NARCHOBEAT release their new official video for the song “BETEPE”.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PUYyo_8dNd4
Jogjakarta (a.k.a Jogja), a city in Indonesia known as a city of education where many people from around the world come and stay as students. The students in Jogja have their own way to fill their day outside school with creativity, including playing music. Jogja itself is known as one of the center of independent music in Indonesia beside the capital Jakarta and Bandung.
Many bands from Jogja have paved their way in and out the scene, where the members are mostly students from other cities/countries. Most of the time these bands swap their members. This includes NARCHOBEAT, a punk band based on the members of another band, NARCHOLOCOS.
NARCHOLOCOS itself have released their albums via record labels based in other countries such as Singapore (Vanilla Thunder) and Malaysia (1 2 3 Go!). Unfortunately, like other bands from Jogja, NARCHOLOCOS suffered line-up changes due to members moving back to their city or getting a better job in a bigger city. Their guitarist & bassist both moved back to their original cities.
This makes them think about a spin off from their band that plays different music with new vocalist. So, they recruited a new vocalist - Cia - a student from Pontianak (west Borneo island). Then the NARCHOLOCOS’s vocalist (Indra) took the bass duties, Fallah recruited as a new second guitarist, while Yudha and Adam are still on their spots as guitarist & drummer. They named the new band NARCHOBEAT, which means NARCHOLOCOS plays D-Beat.
NARCHOBEAT recorded 5 new D-Beat Hardcore-Punk tunes just within a week after they formed. Think about DISCHARGE or DISCLOSE but with a modern twist and a female vocalist. All the songs are written in Melayu Pontianak language, a native language where Cia comes from. The lyrics itself are from Cia's perspective as a female living on another island with a different tradition.
The EP is released as a split-tape with NARCHOLOCOS out on Relamati Records. As a promotion, both NARCHOBEAT & NARCHOLOCOS were on tour simultaneously around Java island playing 2 sets back to back covering songs from the split-tape.
On June 1st, 2023, NARCHOBEAT release a music video of their song titled „Betepe“ to promote the split project. The video was recorded during their performance at Jogjarockarta Fest 2022, one of the biggest international rock festivals in Jogja.
https://www.instagram.com/narcholocos

Death metal legends, SORROW, have announced the release of their highly anticipated second album, "DEATH OF SORROW". The album will be available on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats on August 8th, 2023, through Xtreem Music.
Originally formed in 1988 under the name APPARITION, SORROW has a long and storied history within the Death Metal scene. After releasing two demos and a 7"EP under their original moniker, they evolved into SORROW in 1991 and went on to release their EP "Forgotten Sunrise" and debut album "Hatred and Disgust" through Roadrunner Records.
In 2022, the original "Hatred and Disgust" lineup reformed to record six songs intended for their second album but left unrecorded due to the band's breakup. Now, these lost treasures, alongside a re-recorded version of "Hidden Fear" from their "Human Fear" demo, will see the light of day in "Death of Sorrow". Authentic to the era they were written, these songs promise the heavy, doom-infused, soul-crushing sound that SORROW's fans will love.
The album artwork for "Death of Sorrow" is crafted by the talented Daemorph Art.
The tracklist is as follows:
Doom the World
Judicial Falsity
Remembered Eternally
Scar
Required Irrationality
Someone Else's Blood
Hidden Fear
Funeral March
Stay tuned for "Death of Sorrow", releasing on August 8th, 2023, and get ready to experience the resurrection of a death metal legend. Listen to the first advance single at the following link: https://youtu.be/O5tfSTXgIjw
For more updates, you can follow SORROW on their official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SorrowNY

MENTAL CRUELTY announces new single 'NORDLYS' : “Nordlys” their newest offering describes the tale of the Nordic afterlife, where ancient deities and restless spirits reign with almighty wrath. Follow the journey of souls rising up to heaven, but beware the phantoms of the afterlife and the omen of bane; the “Nordlys” may be listened to https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/Zwielicht; the awesome music video (produced by Aurora Motion Pictures) can be watched here: https://youtu.be/nkt6e3bEDqc
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Mental Cruelty comments on the new single: “The song "Nordlys" is about ancient sagas of the northern lights, interpreted differently by Vikings and Norwegian tribes. These tales interpreted the lights in the sky in different ways. We should approach new situations positively, remembering fear often lies in our heads. Musically, it's not a typical Mental Cruelty song, with an acoustic guitar intro and orchestration setting the mood. The song ends with a guitar riff that will make you want to headbang.”
Armed with new vocalist Lukas Nicolai, Mental Cruelty usher in a new epoch of unlight and grim determination that's at the heart of their upcoming album, Zwielicht (translated in English as "Twilight"). Once again working with producer and mixer Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Ov Sulfur, Signs of the Swarm The Browning), they've pushed their sound to new blacker intensities forged in emotional riffing, heavy "back to the roots" breakdowns, and epic orchestral arrangements that surpass the already elite standards that have become synonymous with their name.
Mental Cruelty comments on the upcoming album: “Let us embrace a new era of darkness by bringing the “black” into blackened heavy music. Join us on the way down to infernal gates of hell to be rebirthed back to life. The album will contain the most mind-bending variety of different heavy musical influences and sounds. Epic symphonic orchestras accompanied by slam breakdowns; this will have it all. Inspired from metaphors written by nature, death, and inner demons.
We can´t put into words the level of excitement we feel by announcing this album to you. We hope you feel the same way! Thank you for being with us and stay tuned for upcoming news!”
Zwielicht is coming. Mental Cruelty's reign of darkness is just getting started.
Watch the previously released videos below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxyHRIk5vM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJwYl6L73w
PRE-ORDER NOW:
https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/ZwielichtEU

CADAVER CARNIVORE – “DEVOURING ECLIPSE OF DARKEST REALM”
Label: Heretic Impalement Records / Rumf Productions
Release date: june 1st 2023
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bloodbath | Demiurg | Hail Of Bullets | Grisly
A landscape beyond imagination, its features formed from fused bones and shattered sanity. A place in between that clings to the dark cliffs that demarcate the ever shifting borders that enclose the kingdoms of madness and dream, chaos and silence. Hanging above the black seas of unbeing, embraced by the aeons spanning tentacles of the ageless and nameless, this is the Darkest Realm – home to the fleshless, to the children of plague and heresy, a sanctuary for the most ancient of the sleeping gods. The gates to the Citadel Of The Immortal are open and your eternity awaits…
Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm is the debut full length release from Cadaver Carnivore, the sole creation of Necrodaemon, Dimitry Krasnopeev. Taking the bones of classic death metal and infusing them with otherworldly atmosphere and the shades of forgotten mythistory, Necrodaemon has summoned into being a world of fantastical nightmares, of hungry shadows, crepuscular creatures and dwellers in the owl light. Monolithic riffs are whipped by the scouring winds of the void and arcane melodies rise from the dust of ages. From the justly titled introduction of ‘Immersion’, which draws you down into the storm blast of seething guitars and agonised vocals of ‘Dai Dark’, you become part of Cadaver Carnivore’s unnerving otherworld, compelled to walk with Necrodaemon as he leads you through his labyrinthine domain, exploring the blackest pits of the imagination. Past towering musical constructs you will ‘Descend To The Ancient One’, driven onwards by the sheer intensity and ghoulish grandeur of the unfurling songs. With each new midnight tale Necrodaemon reveals himself to be a master of the deathly arts, a supremely accomplished sorcerer of savagery whose understanding of the genre runs deep. Songs like ‘Citadel Of The Immortal’ are unquestionable in their death metal magnificence and Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm is staggering in its enveloping power and inspired completeness.
Enshrouded in the majestic, macabre artwork of Nestor Povarnin (Ciemra, Derelict, Gosudar), Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm will be released on physical formats by Heretic Impalement Records and digitally by RUMF Productions on June 1st. Fans of true death metal, in its most atmospheric and enthralling form, will embrace this new entity of the extreme and hold the malformed beast that is Cadaver Carnivore – many teeth and all – in a death grip bordering on obsession. When the gates are opened do not hesitate to step across the threshold and wander amongst the chill shades of the Darkest Realm.
Line-up:
Dimitry ‘Necrodaemon’ Krasnopeev - All instruments, lyrics, mixing and mastering
*vocals on Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm performed by Andrey ‘Zubr’ Raevskiy
https://vk.com/cadavercarnivore
https://vk.com/hereticimp
https://vk.com/rumfproductionsofficial

DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Australia’s SPECTRE, LONESOME GAMBLER, on CD, 12” vinyl, and cassette tape formats. The CD and tape versions will include five bonus tracks from the band’s preceding singles and splits.
SPECTRE is the sterling heavy metal vison of Will Spectre. Formed in 2017, the band made its recorded debut that summer with the two-song Silver Invaders / Stand Alone single on the cult Heavy Chains label, which DYING VICTIMS released on 7” vinyl later that year. SPECTRE’s primary influences are heavy metal and hard rock of the late ’70s and early ‘80s, and they continued that streak with the Hard Attacks digital single in 2018. Four years would pass before the next SPECTRE recording, the two-song Drifter.
On that record, Will Spectre was joined by his heavy friends Jake Glas (Outcast/Teuton) on vocals and David Harrington-George (The Wizar'd/Tarot) on bass. Expanding their purist palette, here did SPECTRE sprinkle spices from Will Spectre’s other musical conjurings – namely, The Wizar'd, Tarot, Dracula, and Crypt Vapor.
Despite its brief length, Drifter was undoubtedly a pivotal recording for SPECTRE, and now the duo of Will Spectre and David Harrington-George return with arguably their best and bravest record yet, Lonesome Gambler. With the average length around five minutes per track, the four songs comprising Lonesome Gambler display an “epic compactness” which wholly suits the moodier material here. Taking the bathos and pathos of its predecessor further, SPECTRE conjure a mystical realm where private-press NWOBHM, dark AOR, and even early deathrock reside: the rocking is measured but not too hard, the melodies are melancholic but not totally depressing, and back on the mic, Spectre’s vocals are somehow anthemic and sagely simultaneously. The vintage synths color these road/life/space-weary ruminations with tastefully dramatic effect, putting SPECTRE squarely on that precipice between 1979 and 1980, equally excited about and fearful of the future. It’s a subtle refinement altogether, but one that proves there’s plenty of magick still to be mined.
Bringing the past into the present, the CD and tape versions of Lonesome Gambler will include five bonus tracks – all from the band’s aforementioned short-lengths, thereby making this a currently complete discography of SPECTRE. Roll the dice and turn the wheel!
Line-up:
Will Spectre - all Instruments / Vocals
David Harrington-George – Bass
From Hobart, Australia.
Artwork: Waning Gibbous
Release date: July 28th 2023
Release info:
Regular MLP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code. 4 tracks
Special MLP edition on highlighter yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch. 4 tracks
CD with sticker and obi. Comes with bonus tracks
MC with sticker, button, download code. Comes with bonus tracks
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/

Swedish MANIAK will be releasing their new EP, "SPEED METAL TERRORIST", on June 18th 2023 via Dawnbreed and De Nihil Records. Stream the single "NOCTURNAL HELLFIRE" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fda0kdOuVAo
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These young lunatics bring back the sound of Belo Horizonte 1985 mixed with the legendary German mid 80's violent speed metal sound. Mastered by Dan Swanö.
The very future of metal is always brought into question by those who dare to question the worthiness and talent of the younger generations. Such fools do not know what they're missing out on with the sanctity and respect of the old school veins cared for even today by ferociously passionate and talented bands that will be more than adept at keeping that old flame burning strong. With "Speed Metal Terrorist", MANIAK instantly proves itself to be an up-and-coming whirlwind of blackened speed metal that is not to be underestimated!
Not a single moment throughout this small but unyielding effort is to be swept to the side as we're given an utterly compelling barrage of unbridled speed, ripping solos, intensity that only the passionate lost in the underground can bring forward, and a viciously raw production that is sure to capture the attention of those exclusively living in the past.
MANIAK is priming themselves to be a name that is not to be denied when it comes to speed metal that is more than worthy of our time, and "Speed Metal Terrorist" is sure to be the first testament as to why MANIAK will be more than competent to carry the torch of the old school when their time comes to bear it.
Tracklist:
01. Ani Vomitus
02. Speed Metal Terrorist
03. Nocturnal Hellfire
04. Filthy Christians
05. Total Blitzkrieg
https://www.facebook.com/denihilrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DawnbreedRecords/
https://maniakband.bandcamp.com/

REJOICE IN MORIBUND- “ PLANETCLEANSER”
Label: Dying Sun Records
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Format: Digital, Cassette
Genre: Funeral Doom/Death Metal
Country: Netherlands
Line-up:
Holthor - Drums, Guitar
Strotroth - Guitar, Vocals
W. Helm - Bass, Guitar
Tracklist:
Under wings of victorious annihilation
Of light and disintegration
Shadows of a recent past
Planetcleanser
Step into the shadowy depths of apocalyptic doom as the Dutch trio, Rejoice in Moribund, unleashes their latest EP 'Planetcleanser.' Released by Dying Sun Records, this chilling concept album echoes the horrific narratives of the nuclear strikes on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In 'Planetcleanser,' Rejoice in Moribund unfurls a sonic tapestry of Funeral Doom/Death Metal that stretches across nearly 45 agonizing minutes. From the brooding opener 'Under Wings of Victorious Annihilation' to the closing lament of the eponymous 'Planetcleanser,' the band navigates through a spectrum of bleak emotions with tracks such as 'Of Light and Disintegration' and 'Shadows of a Recent Past.'
Holthor (Drums, Guitar), Strotroth (Guitar, Vocals), and W. Helm (Bass, Guitar) form a somber alliance, crafting soundscapes as grand as they are grim. Their combined efforts resonate with influences from genre giants like Evoken, diSEMBOWELMENT, and Thergothon, resulting in a musical journey that's as devastating as it is compelling.
Available in digital format and on cassette from June 1, 2023, 'Planetcleanser' beckons listeners to a symphony of destruction, charting the tragic aftermath of humanity's darkest hours. With 'Planetcleanser,' Rejoice in Moribund doesn’t merely present music; they forge an experience that's as haunting as it is unforgettable.
http://www.dyingsun.nl/
https://www.facebocom/DyingSunRecords/

Thrash cryptids BRAY ROAD are set to release their newest album, FOCUSED, FIERCE, RELENTLESS... on July 15. This trio of beasts from Milwaukee returns with their third full-length offering of aggressive, old-school thrash.
The band partnered with DeadRhetoric.com to premiere the B-horror-movie-inspired music video for the album's first single, "FEED THE BEAST." Check it out at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-video-premier-bray-roads-feed-the-beast/
Pre-order Focused, Fierce, Relentless... at www.brayroad.com/merch
Tracklisting:
Goodbye, Ms. Godfrey
Nobody's Junior
Feed The BEAST
Possible Violence
Ride
Dark Passenger
Takes One To Know One
Focused, Fierce, Relentless... – all distinguishing traits that have come to symbolize BRAY ROAD’s attitude and approach. Formed by Guitarist / Vocalist Nino Nienas in 2011, BRAY ROAD is a 3-piece Thrash / Groove Metal band from Milwaukee, WI.
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road located in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Nienas – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband

Emanating from Red Deer, Canada, HOOKER SPIT is an up-and-coming death metal band with a penchant for writing infectious riffs. Comprising of Vlad Gligor (lead guitar), Devin Link (rhythm guitar), José Garza (bass), Daniel White (vocals), and Scott Gooding (drums). The quintet is inspired by internationally acclaimed bands like At The Gates, Bloodbath, Carcass, and The Black Dahlia Murder. Filled with heavy chunky riffs, guttural vocals, and destructive drum grooves, Hooker Spit has developed a sonic quality and episodic visual concept that is unique to them. The first recorded look at the band comes with their seven-track debut album “KRÖTCH SPLITTER” and the first single “CALL OF THE VOID”, which they comment on:

“This is the first song we wrote. It contains all of the elements you would expect in a Hooker Spit song. Lyrically the song deals with the subject of self-harm and the pendulum-like experience of someone who is trying to process those thoughts. The lyrics are intrusive thoughts personified. We did our best to represent the pain and suffering of someone dealing with these thoughts to address what we feel is something that many people deal with. This song does not glorify but rather tries to strike at the root inspiration for these thoughts like a sense of isolation and lack of purpose.”
The album “Krötch Splitter” combines dark, heavy, high-energy music intertwining with lyrical themes that convey the abject cosmic horror of what it means to be human. The lyrics have many themes. These range from dystopian realities and the depths of cannibalistic depravity to living your best life and aiming for self-actualization. Inspiration comes from many places such as pop culture, esotericism, and life in general.
Melodic, but without sacrificing the aggression, Hooker Spit offers a classic death metal sound that is suitable for old-school and new-school fans, especially those with an interest in At The Gates, Lamb of God, and The Black Dahlia Murder.
Listen to “Call of the Void” via its premiere on TheCirclePit Youtube channel  https://youtu.be/DpEi9clVS_Q
“Krötch Splitter” is due out July 28th, 2023, and available for album pre-order at https://hookerspitofficial.bandcamp.com.
Track Listing:
1. Call of the void - 3:13
2. Corpse Grinder – 3:18
3. The Huntsmen – 4:06
4. Krötch Splitter – 3:48
5. Flesh Feast – 3:55
6. Dry Fisted – 3:34
7. White Lighter – 2:54
Album Length: 24:02
https://www.facebook.com/hookerspitofficial

WIDOW’S PEAK – “CLAUSTROPHOBE”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 7th 2023
Genre: Technical Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Beyond Creation | First Fragment | Atheist | Gorguts
Formed in Calgary, Canada in 2016, Widow’s Peak stepped out from the dead space between the shadows with a bottle of their own distinctive tech death poison. Marrying a distinctly alien brutality to a mind warping inventiveness, a distorted glamour with an incisive, mechanistic desire for dissection they have grown into an armoured carapace of creativity that sets them worlds apart from the more simply human proponents of the savage arts. Their debut full length album, Claustrophobe, is a Pandora’s Box of twists and trickery, beguiling liquid sounds and riffs like knives. The unnerving siren’s song of ‘Blood On The Breath’ draws you into the album’s claws and then the title track deftly and precisely tears you apart. From that point on there is no escape; before you can catch your breath you are surrounded by the chittering, insectile riffs of ‘Monochrome’, laid bare and desolate beneath the ‘Pillars Of Failure’, floating blind in the black seas of ‘Heartworms I: Aorta’ – lost in an engulfing flood of wildly creative music that takes you beyond all your known boundaries. Widow’s Peak use their musical dexterity and colossal heaviness to forge something new, something shocking and enthralling. Claustrophobe is the individual, challenging, border ravaging music that technical death metal always promised to be.
Widow’s Peak have grown into a musical entity of breathtaking vision and ability. Rarely are debut full length albums so accomplished, confident and individual. Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston (Gorguts, Atheist, Artificial Brain etc) Claustrophobe is blessed with a crystal clarity that allows every intricacy, every atmospheric touch, every cascading solo to be fully appreciated. Meanwhile the album artwork, created by the band’s own Chris McCrimmon is rife with questions…a strangely unnerving image that is pregnant with possibilities and dark suggestion; utterly fitting for the multifaceted music that lurks beneath. On July 7th Widow’s Peak will offer up one of the most challenging and rewarding albums you will hear this year.
Line-up:
Travis Godin - Vocals
Alyxx Frayne - Bass
Chris McCrimmon - Lead Guitar
Mack Shaw - Rhythm Guitar
Patricio C. Paulsen - Drums
https://www.widowspeakyyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/widowspeakyyc

3XPERIMENTAL- “ COSMIC TALES”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: France
Line-up:
Jean-Baptiste Vincent
Tracklist:
The Signal
Transmission
Onward
Dreams
Cosmic Tales
Dark Forest
Generation Ship
Extinction
We Are Alone
Immerse yourself in the cosmos with 3xperimental's "Cosmic Tales," set to release on May 30, 2023. This Atmospheric Black Metal solo project by Jean-Baptiste Vincent will take you on a journey through the dark expanse of space, following the story of a doomed species seeking a new home, fueled by a mysterious signal and the hope for survival.
Featuring Vincent on vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, "Cosmic Tales" pushes the boundaries of the genre, melding together black metal, electronic synthesizers, symphonic orchestra, and majestic choir to create an all-encompassing soundscape. This album, the third from 3xperimental, ventures into a more aggressive territory with the guitars taking center stage, yet it maintains its signature symphonic and electronic elements. With its complex rhythms and progressive song structures, "Cosmic Tales" stands as an intricate soundtrack to the grand story it seeks to tell.
Influenced by bands such as Dark Tranquility, Ihsahn, and Dimmu Borgir, 3xperimental expands on these styles, creating a unique sound that's been described as a fusion of Dimmu Borgir and Jean-Michel Jarre.
Pre-orders for the album are now available on Bandcamp, with a first video from the album already released on Youtube. Be on the lookout for a second video to be released shortly before the official album drop.
Listen, engage, and join 3xperimental on this cosmic journey. Discover a universe where black metal and symphonic elements collide, and let the "Cosmic Tales" unfold.
https://3xperimental.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/3xperimentalofficial

DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated debut album of Sweden’s ATONEMENT, SADISTIC INVADERS, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
One of the most literally explosive young bands in the nowadays metal underground, ATONEMENT are a trio of Swedes whose average age was 16 years old when they released their debut demo, Merciless Blasphemy, in 2021. Despite such youth, ATONEMENT proved that they are steeped in the ancient essence of thrashing death metal circa 1987. Bubbling forth from their cauldron of nastiness were the likes of early Destruction, Sepultura, Possessed, Death, Sweden’s Morbid, Germany’s Poison, and Chile’s Pentagram, and thus was Merciless Blasphemy aptly titled, for each of the demo’s five songs whipped forth a filth & fury quite unlike anything else around.
With expectations understandably high, ATONEMENT took their time crafting the penultimate debut album, and two years later it arrives in the form of Sadistic Invaders. Yet another aptly titled recording, Sadistic Invaders carries forward that filth & fury of its short-length predecessor and amazingly ups the nastiness to hellish levels. Again, even with the band not yet in their 20s, ATONEMENT are dead-ringers for juiced-up and jackhammering deathrash of a most mid-‘80s vintage, and the ten songs they devilishly dole out across the 37-minute album are somehow more crazed and compact than on said demo. And whereas that demo’s ultra-rawness emitted an air of the otherworldly, here on Sadistic Invaders do the trio impart a thicker and fuller-bodied aspect, retaining a respectable rawness but not at the expense of their superlative chops; while it’s always full speed ahead for ATONEMENT, they manage to twist the ceremonial knife in different and sometimes-impossible ways, elevating the album above the masses still searching for Endless Pain. Dizzying yet addicting, Sadistic Invaders hits with the power and precision of a nuclear strike.
And yet, it’s still early days for ATONEMENT, so who knows how far they’ll venture into the lungs of Hell? Sadistic Invaders provides the first full-length clues, and is highly recommended for maniacs of Deathhammer, Division Speed, and Norway’s late/great Condor.
Line-up:
Niklas Saari - Bass
Mille Lundström - Drums
Ludvig Rösth - Guitars, Vocals
From Stockholm, Sweden.
Artwork: Nino Andaresta
Release date: July 28th 2023
Release info:
Regular LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code. 4 tracks
Special LP edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch. 4 tracks
CD with sticker and obi.
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/

In what promises to be a potent partnership, the newly minted death/doom metal band "WELCOME TO PLESHIWAR" has signed with Black Sunset/MDD. The band, formed in 2021, turned heads with the release of their impressive debut EP, "UNSOLVED", last year. Their 90s-inspired death-doom sound, complemented by progressive elements, was met with immediate praise from fans and critics alike.
Comprising seasoned musicians with ties to established bands such as Lacrima Christi, Immortalis, and Reawacan, "Welcome To Pleshiwar" is primed for their full-length debut album this autumn. Notably, this upcoming album will feature the band's collaborative efforts with renowned producer Andy Classen.
"Welcome To Pleshiwar" represents a fresh and exciting force in the death/doom genre. Their music is both impactful and innovative, and their forthcoming debut album is eagerly awaited.
Fans who wish to get a sense of what to anticipate from the upcoming album can listen to the band's debut EP, "Unsolved", available on Bandcamp. Stay tuned for more information on the much-anticipated debut album from "Welcome To Pleshiwar".
Listen to the "Unsolved" EP on Bandcamp: https://welcometopleshiwar.bandcamp.com/album/unsolved
https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToPleshiwar

AGASCH – “ WALDGEIST”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 06-05-2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Ravenson
Wolfsturm
K.
F.G.
Tracklist:
Intro
Verfall der Leere
Des Waldgeists Tod
Fallbeil der Angst
Irdische Macht
Schattenbild
Umnachtete Gestalt der inneren Wesens
Immerse yourself in the dense forest of atmospheric black metal with Agasch's full-length album, "Waldgeist". Self-released on May 6th, 2023, this profound offering is available in digital format and as a Digipack/CD.
Hailing from Germany, Agasch has meticulously crafted this album over a span of two and a half years. The quartet, comprising of Ravenson, Wolfsturm, K., and F.G., weaves a unique tapestry of atmospheric black metal, wherein the pain of life finds reflection in the wild beauty of nature.
"Waldgeist" was recorded and mixed by Florian Dammasch at Nightside Audio. It presents seven potent tracks that take you on an intense, emotional journey. Notable highlights include guest vocals from Winterherz of "Waldgeflüster" on two tracks, and the immersive cello arrangements recorded by Lestaya, known for his work with "Ferndal" and "Horn".
From the haunting introduction to the chilling resonance of the concluding piece, every moment in "Waldgeist" is a testament to Agasch's mastery over their genre. This album is a must-listen for fans of Waldgeflüster, Antrisch, Ellende, Enisum, Groza, Woods of Desolation, and other atmospheric black metal luminaries.
Delve into the sonic forest of Agasch’s "Waldgeist", available for streaming and purchase now. Stay connected with Agasch on their official platforms to be part of their thrilling
https://agasch.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/agasch.band/

LETALIS – “BESTIA OCULTA”
Genre: Speed / Heavy Metal
Country: Chile
Label: Trauma Records
Release date: June 06th 2023
Traditional and aggressive SPEED HEAVY Metal, infused with all the power of the metal from the streets of South America.
LETALIS is led by a female vocalist who possesses a unique range filled with savagery, but also melodic and very personal. The charisma of this female vocalist transports the listener through the daily battles of a South American metalhead. It possesses the speed and technicality of AGENT STEEL, early LIVING DEATH, ZNOWHITE, early HELLOWEEN, early MURO, SENTINEL BEAST, MESSIAH FORCE, XANDRIL and ACID. LETALIS hail from Chile. It was born in early 2021 and founded by Alejandro Martin (the one in charge of the sharp riffs), Jailling (creaking vocal highs) and Camilo Diaz (fast drums following the BLACK THRASH school). Later, they were joined by Raimundo Belmaron on bass and Rodrigo Leiva on rhythm guitar.
Their debut album "Bestia Oculta" was released on September 07, 2022. It was completely self-produced; 300 CDs and 200 tapes were released. Currently both versions are sold out.
On 06 06 2023, TRAUMA RECORDS will release the international version of "Bestial Oculta" on CD limited to 500 copies.
The experience of listening to LETALIS is completely sharp, cathartic, and! energetic! ! The rage for revenge will always be present!
Tracklist:
1. Bestia Oculta
2. Culto a las Sombras
3. Nací para Vencer
4. Escupe Fuego
5. Veneno de Escorpión
6. Máquina de Almas Podridas
7. Lloviendo Sobre el Mar
8. Cráneos
CD LIMITED TO 500 copies
http://bellsoftrauma.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Letalis.speedmetal/

CHTHON – “EREMITE”
Genre: Black/ Death Metal
Country: Greece
Release date: May 29th 2023
Chthon is a Death-Black metal ensemble hailing from Athens, Greece.
Firmly rooted in the Black Metal sound at the time, the project was born by P.L and A.B in 2018. Soon after, V.A and G.K joined, and the band recorded the "Legacy of Filth" demo. Chthon continued composing new material throughout 2020 - 2021 and in January 2022, they entered Unreal Studio to produce their first full length, "Eremite".
Fueled by G.K's vocals, the overall influences of all the members, and the drums, where the band enlisted the services of Vassilis Stavrianidis (Yoth Iria, Terrordome) as a session drummer, the material crossed into Death Metal territory while still retaining it's Black aesthetics. "Eremite" showcases the band's blend of Death Metal brutality and Black Metal ferocity, along with haunting elements of Dark Ambient atmosphere, and lyrical themes of darkness, isolation and the occult.
The album is set to be released on CD by Chaos and Hell Productions in Europe, and by Death in Pieces Records in South and North America in 2023.
Joined by N.K (Plague), Chthon is now recording new material for upcoming releases and is also looking to complete its lineup in order to perform it's dark art live.
Tracklist:
1. The Blasted Heath
2. Verum Inanis
3. Eremite
4. Procession
5. Duskward Spire
6. Legacy of Filth
7. Crimson Witch Ritual
8. Nethermost Blasphemy
CD LIMITED TO 500 copies
Order here: https://deathinpiecesrecs.bigcartel.com/product/chthon-eremite-cd
Release notes:
'Eremite' produced by Alex Ketenjian and Chthon
Recorded between 2021 and 2022.
Drums recorded at Mix Studios.
Mixed and mastered at Unreal Studio in Nea Smyrni, Greece.
Sigil of Chthon by Ayis Lertas
Cover art by Khaos Diktator Design
https://chthonband.bandcamp.com

Spanish Speed/Black/Thrash metal sensation KÖRGULL THE EXTERMINATOR is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their sixth studio album, "BUILT TO KILL," slated for release on August 1, 2023, through Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats.

The band dedicated the entirety of 2022 to the conception and recording of this new material, which was finally completed in Spring 2023. The album showcases the distinctive KÖRGULL THE EXTERMINATOR sound, blending influences from notable bands such as Desaster, Darkthrone, Venom, Bathory, Sodom, Motörhead, and Voivod. The band navigates various musical styles with ease, embracing everything from Punk to Heavy Metal, from Black to Death Metal, and even sprinklings of raw Rock'n'Roll, all while maintaining their unique, war-like sound.
The album's tracklist is as follows:
The Devil's Sea
Existential Risk
The Nine Circles of Hell
Built to Kill
In the Darkest of Times
Exterminator
Night of the Devil
Death to Human Race
Ritual Suicide
Count Estruch
KÖRGULL THE EXTERMINATOR has always pushed the boundaries of the genre, and "Built to Kill" promises to deliver the same level of energy and creativity that fans have come to expect from this unique band.
To stay updated with KÖRGULL THE EXTERMINATOR's latest news, visit their official Facebook page: http://b.link/korgull. To get a taste of what's to come, listen to the first advance single here: https://youtu.be/TIQosSMRa50.

DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated third album of Norway's FLIGHT, ECHOES OF JOURNEYS PAST, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.
To call Norway's FLIGHT “retro” or “vintage” is to miss the point. Since their formation in 2012, the band have walked the fine line between effortless and studious – a throwback to '70s proto-metal, sure, but done with such vigor and authenticity that even the most skeptical listener would be helpless to resist being whisked away some four decades into the past. Simply, their music exists in that same vacuum when ROCK conquered all. FLIGHT bring the past into the present and write understated-yet-invigorating rockers that draw from a very rich (and idiosyncratic) history. To date, the band's two full-length records mark specific periods of their patient oeuvre: 2015's rough 'n' ready self-titled debut and 2018’s sci-fi-themed A Leap Through Matter.
Now, FLIGHT continue that patient ascent with LP #3, Echoes of Journeys Past. Presciently titled, Echoes of Journeys Past indeed steps deeper into that mythical, muddied past where genre delineations had yet to be created – and, more so, when “rocking out” was fully based on feel. Retaining that tasteful kinda-clean guitar tone that paradoxically allows their intrinsic grit to hit that much harder, FLIGHT seek a moodier batch of songs that dart in dazzling directions. Each one's based on a brisk, but-never-rushed pace, and each winds back and forth between hook and lead, rocking and reeling.
There's an elusive X-factor that makes the album such an enchanting spin, a touch of melancholy, or more so mystery. But most of all, it’s FLIGHT's synthesis of songwriting and performance that pushes Echoes of Journeys Past into the halls of greatness. Every hit of the drum or strum of the guitar evokes a sensation of warmth, and the vocals adds a layer of pathos to the soundscape. All of this works in service of telling the STORY of the song. Indeed, the album plays out like a story, recalling so much of the 1970s without singly settling on one specific era or sound, before reaching a climax with the ten-minute closer “Mystic Mountain,” which sounds exactly as it’s titled.
The retro-rock game is more crowded than ever, but with roots equally in proto-metal, FLIGHT continue to explore relatively rarefied ground with increasingly powerful results. Strange as it may seem that that power has exploded tenfold by scaling back, Echoes of a Journey Past could yet be the band’s breakthrough record. Those who cherish Gorham/Robertson-era Thin Lizzy, Rainbow’s Down to Earth into Difficult to Cure, or even Blue Öyster Cult at their late '70s / early '80s peak, you’ve found your new modern classic
Line-up:
Herman Holen - Drums and percussion
Christoffer Bråthen - Vocals, guitars, bass and Korg MS20
Jonas Bye - Bass
From Oslo, Norway.
Artwork: Philipp Igumnov
Release date: July 28th 2023
Release info:
LP edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special LP edition on easter yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard, download code and patch.
CD with sticker and obi.
MC with sticker, button, download code.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/

LITHIK – “GEOMORPHOLOGY”
Genre: Blackened Melodic Doom
Release Date: 21 June 2023
Country: Australia
Format: Digital, LP
Tracklist:
Ignite
Germination in Fire
Tempest
Shadows in Stone
Echoes
Eruption
One in a Hundred Year Flood
El Nino/La Nina
Mass Extinction
Crystalise
Glacial
Australian metal maestro Ray McGill, known for his work with Bane of Isildur, Spherical, Bastardizer, and Metal, returns with his second offering under the moniker LITHIK. The new album, "GEOMORPHOLOGY", is a captivating journey through the varied terrains of blackened melodic doom.
"GEOMORPHOLOGY" channels the subtleties and brutalities of our ever-changing world. Reflecting on the sudden shifts, gradual evolutions, erosive wear, regenerative growth, destructive calamities, and the relentless march of time, this 11-track opus encapsulates the eternal dance of change.
Building on the momentum of their 2021 debut, "WEATHER THE STORM", LITHIK presents an audacious expansion of their sonic palette. The result is a compelling mix of aggressive riffs, haunting melodies, atmospheric depths, and despairing echoes that breathe life into the album's theme.
The full impact of "GEOMORPHOLOGY" lands on June 21, 2023, available across all streaming platforms and as a limited-edition vinyl pressing.
Feel the earth-shaking energy of LITHIK live at their launch shows: Sydney's Moshpit Bar on June 23rd, and Perth's Convenience on June 24th.
Pre-order your limited-edition vinyl at https://lithik.bandcamp.com/ , and prepare to let "GEOMORPHOLOGY" sweep you into LITHIK's raw, ever-changing sonic landscape.
https://lithik.bandcamp.com/album/geomorphology
https://lithikmetal.com/home

ELDERWIND – “ FIRES”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: May 31, 2021
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Russia
Line-up:
Vyacheslav Oboskalov — Songwriting, Guitars, Clean Voice
Alexander Shirochenko — Vocal, Lyrics
Dmitry Mazur — Bass Guitar, BackingVocal
Andrey Bycov — Drums
Tracklist:
The Last Days
The Relict
Call of the Urals
Fires
In Flames of Pain
Rebirth
Unleash the raw, dark symphony of Elderwind's latest album, "Fires". This musical titan, deviating from the band's previous atmospheric black metal masterpieces, is a tempestuous homage to the wildfires devastating landscapes worldwide.
The band's third release is their most potent yet, a musical inferno invoking feelings of grief, fear, and anger, as it rails against the destruction caused by these natural disasters. With captivating artwork, intense lyrics, and visceral instrumentals, "Fires" paints a compelling narrative of tragic loss and impending doom.
Where Elderwind's previous work whispered of winter's charm and autumn forests' coziness, "Fires" roars with the fury and power of nature's destructive force. Harder guitar riffs, more aggressive vocals, and frequent blast beats replace the familiar ambient synth melodies and contemplative moods, showcasing the band's talent in a more furious, straightforward composition.
"Fires" is a poignant testament to the catastrophic impact of wildfires, its emotionally charged, goosebump-inducing melodies resonating deeply with listeners. Fans of Summoning, Lustre, Saor, Grima, and Winterfylleth will find a new musical inferno to explore in Elderwind's latest release.
https://www.facebook.com/Elderwindband

I am really proud to welcome Vittorio Sabelli and his creature DAWN OF A DARK AGE into My Kingdom Music family. The new album of the project will be titled "TRANSUMANZA" and will see the light next December.
3.6.2023News DAWN OF A DARK AGE

Talented jazz musician, Vittorio manages to combine the iconoclastic fury of Avantgarde Black Metal with the refinement and experimentation of the clarinet sound which becomes the main protagonist of a work that emerges from the ancient popular roots of Folk music to predominantly contaminate itself with the elements of Extreme Metal.
Vittorio Sabelli, DAWN OF A DARK AGE's eclectic mind, permits us to enter the arcane world of his new creature "Transumanza": "I am very proud of the collaboration with My Kingdom Music, a label that always takes care to unique projects in the panorama of extreme music , and happy with the enthusiasm with which Francesco welcomed the new album. "Transumanza" is part of the Samnite saga and follows "La Tavola Osca" and "Le Forche Caudine" but unlike the other two it took a very long time, considering that I started writing it in 2016. This new chapter by DAWN OF A DARK AGE will see the participation of several guests whom I publicly thank, since each of them has given a great contribution to its realization".
We just have to wait, and the unique combination of popular music, jazz, and extreme Metal, that DAWN OF A DARK AGE is able to create, will tell stories of other times in an absolutely unique and precious way.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Melodic death metal titans AETHERIAN have released their second single, "ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ", a powerful precursor to their highly anticipated second full-length album, "At Storm's Edge", slated for release on July 14, 2023, through Lifeforce Records.
The aggression in "ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ" articulates the trials and tribulations that have punctuated human history since the birth of civilization. The song explores the concept that the unending flames of conflict are an intrinsic, seemingly irreplaceable, part of human behavior.
The single was recorded at Devasoundz studios and produced by the acclaimed Fotis Benardo, known for his work with Nightfall and former Septic Flesh. The artwork, a haunting piece named “Les Fleurs du Mal,” was crafted by French artist Yoann Lossel. Aetherian's new logo, signaling the commencement of a fresh era for the band, was designed by Christophe Szpajdel.
Complementing the release, Aetherian unveils an animation video produced by HK Visual Creations to breathe visual life into "ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ".
"In every myth and every legend, across vast continents and raging seas, through the ages they are preserved. Looming over empires, igniting revolutions, destroying civilizations. Where the perpetual flames awoke, what was built, is no more," Aetherian reflects on the theme of the song.
Listen to "ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ" on all streaming platforms: https://orcd.co/aetherian_puraenaon
Watch the animation video: https://youtu.be/hgsWGVFh8ks
https://www.facebook.com/Aetherianband/

In an era marked by the unexpected, Portuguese progressive black metal band AOIDOS hits hard with their latest release, "BLACK SWAN". The compelling single offers a sonic exploration of the psychological impact of unpredicted, world-altering events – a timely reflection on the global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking candidly about the creative process behind "Black Swan", Aoidos' vocalist and guitarist, João Freitas, explained how their unique sound is forged. "The creative process in Aoidos usually starts with guitar riffs that I come up with. Our sound aims to merge the aggression and groove of Death/Prog metal with the emotional melodies and ambiences of Black Metal. 'Black Swan' is the closest of our singles to the Death/Prog influences, while still retaining the open chords and tremolo picked melodies that made me fall in love with Black Metal."
The primary theme of their forthcoming album revolves around mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, topics that hold immense significance for the band. "In each song, we explore various aspects of these issues through the music and the lyrics," Freitas shared. "The Black Swan is inspired by the theory of 'black swan events', surprising occurrences with a major and often devastating effect. After experiencing the greatest black swan in recent history in the form of Covid-19, I chose to focus on the effects of this crisis on the human psyche."
This release not only marks Aoidos' impressive musical prowess but also their evolution as artists. "This single is the consequence of years of practice, not only as a musician but as a producer and mixer, since the song was both written and mixed by me. But its quality really shined with the helping hand of João Dourado, from Golden Jack Studios, in the mastering phase," remarked Freitas, who also shared that "Black Swan" has become the new benchmark for all future Aoidos releases.
As fans and newcomers alike immerse themselves in the evocative strains of "Black Swan", Freitas voiced his hopes for listeners to connect with the song on a deeper level. "We want people to relate to the lyrics, to the angst and powerlessness when faced with the world's need for money. It's time we took care of ourselves, mentally especially, and to stop living for economic and financial whims and to take charge of our lives. That's, ultimately, what this song is about."
"Black Swan" has already begun making waves, with the music video surpassing 2000 views – a major milestone for the band. The passionate energy and emotional depth of Aoidos' music invites listeners to reflect on societal pressures and mental health in the face of unexpected life-altering events. It's a testament to the band's commitment to producing meaningful music, and a clear indicator of their growing potential on the global metal stage.
Aoidos, comprising João Freitas, EkID, and Pedro Miguel, continues to be a force to be reckoned with, bridging musical complexity with profound thematic exploration. Their latest release is not just a song but a profound reflection of an era marked by turbulence and resilience, making "Black Swan" a must-listen for fans of progressive black metal and music enthusiasts in general.
Supporting Aoidos means amplifying a message that is both poignant and necessary in these unprecedented times. Their music, as showcased in "Black Swan", is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to confront, understand, and ultimately endure the unexpected and profound changes that life throws our way.
https://aoidos.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aoidosband

GREH- “ REVERSION OF THE REPRESSED”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 31-03-2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Vocals: Martin Kister
Drums: Maurice Müller
Guitar: Gero Krsteski
Tracklist:
Inhumed To Forget
Winds From Throes
Eternal Despise
Final Sanctification
Age Of Resentment II
Unleash your senses as you dive into the raw power and unmitigated fervor of death, doom, and sludge metal in its purest form with GREH's latest release.
Introducing "Reversion Of The Repressed," a 5-track EP that is destined to alter the very contours of your sonic reality. This work of audacious musical craft is delivered with a minimalist lineup, showcasing a solitary guitar, drums, and vocals. Each element converges to create a unique sound that fuses suffering and heaviness with groove and dissonance.
Each track is a testimony to the abyss of humanity and the pain derived from trauma, meticulously designed to grow like a branch within your ear, leaving a screaming echo long after the music has ceased.
Self-released and produced by GREH Recordings, "Reversion Of The Repressed" comes to life under the proficient hand of Dorian Falconeri, responsible for the brilliant mixing and mastering. The EP's cover, a stark visual representation of the music, was created by the talented Alfi Feijoa.
Fans of Predatory Void, Kavrila, Mantar, Thou, Konvent, Conan, YOB, High On Fire, Ophis, Come to Grief, and Winter will find a resonating kinship in GREH's new release.
The line-up boasts the potent vocals of Martin Kister, the evocative guitar skills of Gero Krsteski, and the rhythmic mastery of drummer Maurice Müller. Hailing from Germany, this formidable trio serves as the backbone of GREH, and they certainly do not disappoint.
Immerse yourself in the gritty yet hypnotic soundscape of GREH. You can access the new EP and their entire discography on platforms including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music, as well as through their official website.
Get ready to witness the unfiltered vigor of metal music in its deepest form. Let GREH take you on a journey into the heart of darkness with "Reversion Of The Repressed."
https://greh.band/
https://www.instagram.com/greh.metal/

Slamming brutal death grinders CREPITATION has unveiled the third and final single from their upcoming new album, MONSTROUS ERUPTION OF IMPETUOUS PREPOSTEROSITY.
"'Rancid Blubbery Encrustments" sees Crepitation max out on the deathgrind element of their sound. Utter musical chaos delivered at blistering speeds with some vocal highlights of the album, guaranteed to crack a smile on the most elitist of death gatekeepers.
Stream "'Rancid Blubbery Encrustments" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snY3quJ8Zy8
Check out additional songs from Monstrous Eruption of Impetuous Preposterosity on Spotify and Apple Music.
A staple of the UK death metal scene, the band is set to return with their sophomore full-length titled Monstrous Eruption of Impetuous Preposterosity. The album is being released by Australian extreme metal label Vicious Instinct Records on June 23rd, 2023. Work on the record has been underway for several years now but with the world imploding recently, the lads lacked the ability to rehearse as a band which initially affected the writing process. With improvisation, they found new ways to make music which has further developed the sound you hear on the album.
Tapping into a variety of musical inspirations, the album sounds like Crepitation, but with more Crepitation. Faster, slower, more tech, more silly, more grind, more extreme, and more stupid. Vicious Instinct Records is very proud to be releasing this record on behalf of Crepitation and we couldn't be happier to share it with the world. Merch and media pre-orders are live, everything is limited to one pressing.
Pre-order Monstrous Eruption of Impetuous Preposterosity at:
www.viciousinstinctrecords.com/store/bands/crepitation
https://viciousinstinctrecords.bandcamp.com/
Monstrous Eruption of Impetuous Preposterosity Tracklist:
1. Carcinogenital Space Hopper
2. Rancid Blubbery Encrustments
3. Methanated Propulsion of Gaseous Levitation
4. The Gyrospastic Photomancer (Purging of the Able-bodied)
5. Vicious Entwattering of Obstinant Nepotistic Shithouses
6. Priapismic Whisking of Mucilaginous Concrete Slurry
7. Custardized Urethral Vomit Cannon
8. Bloated Festering Mass of Corpulent Immensity
9. Devourification of Skewerised Rottiserie Hominids
10. Molecular Testicular Spectacular Dracula Vernacular
11. Reeking Blobs of Globular Viscosity
12. Barkkake
13. Superkalifragelisticexpibabyshakeus
Formed as a bedroom project in 2005, Crepitation quickly evolved into a live band that has featured members from across the UK extreme music scene. Releasing the critically acclaimed split North West Slam Fest featuring Ingested and Kastrated in 2007, the band gained fans around the world and began crushing stages alongside the biggest and best.
After a short break from 2010 – 2013, the band regrouped with a solid lineup that went on to write and release the band’s debut full-length The Violence of the Slams through Amputated Vein Records. The band then toured internationally including many high-profile festivals around the world.
Releasing two more split CDs and a compilation CD/DVD, Crepitation has evolved into one of the top extreme metal bands in the UK and continues to decimate stages worldwide.
Crepitation is
Joseph Mortimer - Bass
Chris Butterworth - Vocals
Mark Pearce - Vocals
Ste Morris - Guitar
Tripy - Drums
https://allmylinks.com/crepitation

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ORYAD feiern Veröffentlichung des Albums “SACRED & PROFANE“ mit dritter Single “BLOOD”: Es ist Giallo-Zeit!

Drei Monate ist es her, dass die umwerfende erste Single “Scorched Earth” von den phänomenalen neuen Sternen am quasi-operatischen Metal-Horizont der Vereinigten Staaten veröffentlicht wurde: ORYAD.
Nach “Scorched Earth” und “Eve” präsentiert die Band mit “Blood” ihre dritte Videosingle, die nicht nur als ein weiteres atemberaubendes Meisterwerk für sich glänzt, sondern auch die Veröffentlichung von ORYADs lang erwartetem Debütalbum “Sacred & Profane” – JETZT erhältlich – begleitet und feiert.
Mit einem Klavierintro aus Beethovens Klaviersonate “Opus 10” ebnen ORYAD das Feld und ziehen den Hörer sofort in die hohe Epoche der klassischen Musik. Und Beethovens besonders düsterer und schwerer Touch vergrößert die epische Anfangspartie von “Blood”, das – wenn auch erst nach mehreren akribisch ausgearbeiteten Iterationen – zum ersten Baustein von “Sacred & Profane” wurde.
Das Intro geht dann in einen modernen, doom-orientierten Black-Metal-Stil über, dem verschiedene Streicherelemente und eine Gitarrenmelodie hinzugefügt werden, bevor ein schleppendes Gitarrenriff einsetzt, das dann in einen schweren, treibenden Groove mündet, den das Schlagzeug mit einem Doublebass-Lauf begleitet.
Die drückende, tiefe Stimmung setzt sich in den Strophen fort, lässt aber genug Raum für die Stimme der klassisch trainierten Moira Murphy, die hell erstrahlt und einen wunderbaren Kontrast bildet. Der Abschnitt vor dem Refrain beschreibt eine verzehrende Leere; er lässt genau das richtige Maß an Raum für den Refrain, der gemeinsam mit nachklingenden Akkordschichten der Gitarren einsetzt, die dem sich somit wieder öffnenden metamorphen Lied eine dramatische und dunkle Schwere verleihen. Unkonventionellerweise manifestiert das Gitarrensolo direkt nach dem Refrain ein sehr klassisch aufgebautes Schredderfest und zeigt einmal mehr die Fähigkeit der Band, mit großer Dynamik zu arbeiten – sogar innerhalb von Segmenten des Songs selbst.
Absolut eindringlich ist Moiras fast theatralische Art, die zweite Strophe mit einer geisterhaften, dramatischen Phrasierung des Textes vorzutragen und so eine zeremonielle Stimmung in den Ohren des Zuhörers zu erzeugen.
Während sich der Song im zweiten Refrain mit weiteren Ebenen orchestraler Elemente aufbaut, entlädt sich die wuchtige Produktion zu einem klassischen Blast Beat, der den Höhepunkt des Tracks setzt. In weiteren Gesangsschichten sorgt Moiras hoher C-Ton in den Harmonien für eine skurrile Metal-Oper, bevor der Song durch ein klassisches Klavier-Outro abgerundet wird.
Kurz gesagt zeigt "Blood" als dritte Videosingle der Band, wie gut ORYAD es verstehen, die Dynamik eines Songs auf epische Art und Weise aufzubauen und zu inszenieren. Visuell eine kraftvolle Hommage an das glorreiche italienische Giallo-Kino der späten 60er- bis frühen 70er-Jahre und an ikonische Regisseure wie Mario Bava und Dario Argento, sollte der Song auch von Fans der Filmmusik-Legenden Goblin unbedingt mal angehört werden: Er ist seltsam, morbide und wunderschön. Dario Argento sagte einmal: "Ich habe sehr schöne, interessante Albträume" – und "Blood" könnte aus einem ähnlichen Gedanken geboren worden sein. Schau dir das Video hier an: https://youtu.be/H4Iqd2voyzw
"Blood"-Landingpage bei ORYAD: https://oryad.band/blood/
Wer die ersten beiden Singles von ORYAD bereits mochte, wird "Blood" lieben, und man kann mit Sicherheit sagen, dass ihr Album "Sacred & Profane" noch viele weitere Ohrwürmer für Fans von progressivem Black- und Doom Metal mit modernen Elementen und einem Hauch von mystischen, klassischen Vibes bereithält.
Oryads brandneues Album "Sacred & Profane" erschien am 25. Mai 2023.
Checke es hier aus: https://orcd.co/oryad
Tracklist
1. The Path: Part I
2. Scorched Earth
3. Blood
4. Lilith
5. Eve
6. Alchemy
7. Wayfaring Stranger
8. Through The Veil
9. Slice Of Time
10. The Path: Part II
https://oryad.band/
https://www.facebook.com/OryadBand

Am 23. Juni 2023 veröffentlichen PHANTOM CORPORATION ihr, genau wie das Split-Album zuvor, von Jörg Uken / Soundlodge Recording (God Dethroned, Temple Of Dread, u.v.a.) in Rhauderfehn, Norddeutschland produziertes und mit Artwork von Misanthropic-Art versehenes Debütalbum „FALLOUT“ auf Supreme Chaos Records und entfesseln somit ihre ganz eigene Version von Death Crust erstmals auf Albumlänge.
Bereits heute um 18:00 präsentiert Euch die Band die erste Single „Dead Inside“ in Form eines stimmungsvollen Lyric-Videos aus der Hand von Cloud Music Typography. https://youtu.be/fOUXCjPvi2g
Die Band über „Dead Inside“:
„So, jetzt geht’s los! Musik und Text zu „Dead Inside“ stammen von PHANTOM CORPORATION-Gitarrist Arne und der Song ist eine thrashige Abrissbirne, extrem eingängig und gnadenlos zerstörerisch. Er ist ja auch der Opener für das „Fallout“ Album, also gibt es keine bessere Wahl als Einführung für unsere neue Musik und für die kommende Debütalbum-Veröffentlichung! Anschnallen!!!“
„Fallout“ Formate:
Jewelcase CD
DigiPak CD (ltd. 250x)
Black Tape (ltd. 100x)
Black LP (ltd. 300x)
Transparent Red LP (ltd. 100x)
Fire LP (ltd. 100x)
„Fallout“ kann hier vorbestellt werden: https://pc.supremechaos.de
PHANTOM CORPORATION - Live 2023:
28.-29.07.2023 Freißenbüttel (Germany) – Burning Q Open Air Festival
04.-05.08.2023 Röbel / Müritz (Germany) – Alte Heimat / Fuck The Commerce Festival
04.-05.08.2023 Dortmund (Germany) – Junkyard / Dortmund Deathfest
And more shows to be announced soon...
https://phantomcorporation.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/phantomcorporation

LOCK UP THE WOLVES – “ THE DARK RIDE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 29-04-2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Canada
Line-up:
Benoit Chapados - Guitar/Vox
Patrick Gauvin - Bass
Bashir Dahrieh – Drums
Tracklist:
Bitter Path of Fate
The Dark Ride
Citadel of Learning
Bringing Salvation
Creating a God
Discover a new realm of Melodic Death Metal with Lock Up The Wolves and their latest release, "The Dark Ride". This self-released gem, launched on April 29th, 2023, embodies a sonic journey that both intrigues and thrills, meshing brutal introspection with overwhelming power.
Hailing from Canada, the trio made up of Benoit Chapados (Guitar/Vox), Patrick Gauvin (Bass), and Bashir Dahrieh (Drums) converge to form a formidable sound. Their five-track offering leads listeners through an unforgettable path of hard-hitting songs such as "Bitter Path of Fate" and "Citadel of Learning".
With influences from In Flames, Dark Tranquility, Amon Amarth, Devildriver, and The Halo Effect, their music engulfs you in an audial exploration of aggressive riffs, majestic melodies, powerful drum rhythms, and sharp bass undertones. The dark yet thrilling ride captures the twin-guitar attack that forms a significant part of the band's rich heritage.
Their recording mastery is evident in every beat, thanks to the expertise of David 'The Wizard' Lizotte at Stinky Weasel Studio. Every track is a testament to their unique artistic prowess and dedication to the craft.
Lock Up The Wolves is not just a band; it's an invitation to join them in their relentless pursuit of Melodic Death Metal mastery. The Dark Ride is more than an album; it's a statement of musical power and raw passion, one that echoes through the core of the genre.
https://www.facebook.com/lockupthewolvesmetal

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions have signed Rochester NY ripping Grindcore act SULLY. THE TONY DEMO can be downloaded now for free via the HPGD Bandcamp and is streaming on all digital platforms. Sully features members of Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Sulaco, and Psyopus.
26.5.2023 News SULLY

SULLY: (verb) damage the purity or integrity of; defile.
Sully is a fun-loving, laid back 4 piece Grindcore outfit hailing from Rochester NY. Including members Erik Burke (Sulaco, Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault) and Adam Frappolli (Psyopus), Alex Perez, and Ed Jusko round out the drums and bass section. These guys don't take themselves too seriously but unleash ripping carnage on The Tony Demo.
Sully seamlessly blends elements of Grindcore and Hardcore together to create their unique sonic mayhem. For fans of Brutal Truth, Burnt By The Sun, Discordance Axis, Human Remains, Pig Destroyer, Psyopus, The Red Chord, Sulaco, smoking cannabis and drinking beer, or anyone who enjoys aggressive music.
Listen to the single "Circle The Drain" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubsy-Cuvnuk
FREE Digital Download at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/the-tony-demo
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. at https://ffm.to/sully
Track listing:
1. Blanket
2. Circle The Drain
3. Tinker's Dam
4. Dredge The Lake
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
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www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath

SCULFORGE – “INTERGALACTIC BATTLE TUNES”
Release: 23. June 2023
When seasoned musicians has cabin fever during the lockdown, they come up with the strangest things and sometimes even grandiose ideas. In the case of Sculforge, both is the case, because Polly McSculwood (vox, guit.) and Fabz McBlackscul (guitars) came up with the idea of forming the band in 2020 and starting a new musical adventure. Everything that happened then was out of love for music and pure boredom - and the two were really very bored, so they create an epic sci-fi story which seemed to be the perfect setting for high speed power metal songs!
So on this "Intergalactic Battle Tunes (Stories from Behind The Dark Side Of The Moon To The Milky Way And Beyond) titled debut, there are not only Metal Hymns between Power and Thrash, but also a complete story with radio play-like interludes which complete the concept. The result is a fresh, virtuoso and wacky masterpiece!
https://mdd-shop.de/
https://www.facebook.com/SculforgeOfficial/

Swedish Death n' Roll Heavyweights Return With First New Material Since 2018. HELLTRAIN, Sweden's death n' roll heroes, are set to release their latest single 'MISCHIEF' on May 26th, marking the band's first new material since the 2018 singles 'Wolfnight' and 'On Your Knees'. The new track was recorded in the now-infamous Lucichrist Studio on Hertz Island, Luleå, Sweden.
In line with the band's ethos of independence, 'Mischief' was self-recorded, self-produced, and self-mixed by Helltrain, and independently released through the CD Baby platform.
"It feels really good to get Helltrain going again. We have never been very fast on releasing material but this time it was a bit too much of a silent period. We'll look into getting more tracks ready for our fans and will try to be a bit more frequent in the studio. For the moment I am also writing a completely new Scheitan album, and when that has been finished I will switch focus back on Helltrain again," says vocalist Pierre Törnkvist.
The band is currently working on new material and plans to release another single before the end of 2023. The video for 'Mischief' is now available to view on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5QmT4JMk-Q.
Fans can also stream the track on https://open.spotify.com/album/2lIGODSxGl1IEENxBzhZ22?si=kMH8ziaHQPaYnkYdJE-6XA
For fans of: Entombed, Kvelertak, and Misfits, Helltrain's newest offering promises to be an electrifying addition to their discography.
About Helltrain:
Helltrain is a Swedish death n' roll band that has been delivering their unique sound to fans since 2002. Known for their electrifying performances and fiercely independent spirit, Helltrain stands as a beacon in the death n' roll genre.
https://youtu.be/K5QmT4JMk-Q
https://linktr.ee/helltrain

Greek Melodic Death Metal masters AETHERIAN reveal anthemic second single ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ from forthcoming album AT STORM’S EDGE!
Ready for your new Melodic Death Metal anthem? We can help you with the new single ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ by Greek masters of dark melancholy AETHERIAN.
"In every myth and every legend, across vast continents and raging seas, through the ages they are preserved. Looming over empires, igniting revolutions, destroying civilizations. Where the perpetual flames awoke, what was built, is no more.“
In 2016 they recorded a new single alongside a video clip called "The Rain" which drew attention and signified
the beginning of their journey. ''The Rain'' made a huge impact in a very short time on social media and the underground scene, currently reaching 3.5 million views on YouTube.
26.5.2023 News AETHERIAN

Listening to "At Storm's Edge", one notices several things: the musicians individually act both more precisely and more playfully. At the same time, the group play sounds even more exciting and distinctive. Especially the majestic melodic guitar leads, the driving drumming and the throaty growls stand out.
In the compositional area AETHERIAN apply their storyteller approach variable and song-serving. Despite considerable playing times, the album's eight tracks come across as focused and urgent. Acoustic accents and a fine feeling for special atmospheres additionally distinguish the playing of the five Greeks.
The second full length of the band from Athens is called "At Storm's Edge" and was recorded at Devasoundz studios and produced by Fotis Benardo (Nightfall, ex- Septic Flesh). AETHERIAN are not content with a spectator role on the sidelines, but pushes forward into the center in every respect and goes into full swing. Melo-Death fans beware - don't be caught off guard again!
Track list :
Forgotten Oaths
Army of Gaia
ΠΥΡ ΑΕΝΑΟΝ
At Storm's Edge
Advent Dreams
Astral Breath
Soulriver
Starlit Shores
https://www.facebook.com/Aetherianband/

Known for their fast, aggressive and viscerally captivating soundscapes, EREBOROS is making waves with the release of their eponymous single. Serving as a milestone that embodies the creative maturity since their debut, 'Ereboros' is a testament to the driving forces that spurred the inception of the project: Regeneration, Creativity, and Resilience.
The band's dynamic sound and energetic performance are on full display in this latest track. It’s a vibrant illustration of the artistic evolution that has taken place within the band since they first burst onto the scene.
The official video for 'Ereboros' is available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gm5Yw7DHvs
Ereboros continues to make their mark, challenging the boundaries of musical creativity and showcasing their talent through unique compositions. The new single is now available for streaming and purchase across various platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify.
For more information, fans are encouraged to visit the official Ereboros website and follow them on social media platforms.
https://youtu.be/4gm5Yw7DHvs
https://ereboros.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ereborosofficial

PANDRADOR: Norse-inspired post-death metal act unveils “SEIÐR” .Stream the album via digital platforms https://snd.click/togr
“Seiðr”, the new album from post-death metal band Pandrador is out now via Pagan Records. To mark the release of the album, the band has unleashed a video with the full stream via the Pagan Records YouTube channel.
Watch the full album stream video here: https://youtu.be/_GRgujrl7Ac
The album is now also available via all major digital platforms. The CD version of the album can be ordered via the Pagan Records webstore in digibook and jewelcase formats: https://tinyurl.com/3up4uvbd
The band said:
"Seiðr" is a commentary on the "conventionality" of our surroundings; a look at the human desire to oppose one extreme in order to fall into the next one in emotion; the desire to be someone important because we are driven by satisfaction and conventional values, and often conventional complexes. In the midst of all this, there is also the deluding of ourselves with apparent benefits and rationalising quietly how pathetic we actually are in our actions.”
"Seiðr" is the band’s second full-length album and is both a continuation of the well-received debut "Ov Rituals, Ov Ancestors, Ov Destiny" (self-released) and the opening of a completely new chapter.
"Seiðr" is a story of pride, betrayal and downfall told over the course of the album. Pandrador is not only inspired by monumental works of Scandinavian culture, but also enters into an active, open dialogue with them. They also refer to revenge tragedies, legends and chronicles written down by Saxo Grammaticus, Elizabethan dramas or the concept of theatre of cruelty. However, despite an almost academic approach to the subject matter covered, a fair amount of hermeticism, abundant allegories and archetypal references in the plot, "Seiðr" is as far from a dry, scholarly treatise as possible. The bond of the story are human emotions, and at its heart - reflection - as personal as it is very universal.
"Seiðr" is a contemporary heroic poem, and its protagonist is every listener. It is a commentary on what was, is and (perhaps) will be.
Pandrador is a four-piece death metal band formed back in 2015. The group established their presence in the scene with the demo "Śmierć Baldura" in 2017. With each of their releases, they decided to present a different style but bound with a common extreme metal foundation. The combination of these styles is also present in the band’s lyrical themes, which use Scandinavian cultural heritage as a carrier of the stories told - both from the present and the past.
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.youtube.com/@PANDRADOR
https://pandrador.pl/
https://www.facebook.com/Pandrador/

Behold ETHEREAL VOID, a trinity of death metal musicians whose music emanates from the shadows of Ontario, Canada. Infused with groove and progressive elements, their rhythmic dirges speak of the void beyond time and space, a place of emptiness and desolation. Forged in that void, their music embodies the hopelessness of existence, reminding us of the futility of our struggles. Their third album "GODS OF A DEAD WORLD" is now ready to be shown the light of day and they invite you to indulge in the album stream. They comment:
“This album is definitely our most consistent offering to date. We refined the sound both in writing and production while maintaining a unique angle for every song. The biggest stand-out is the introduction of orchestral elements to the sound. It feels like a long time coming, at least from my perspective. The album is much more refined musically as well. While we generally keep to the traditional EV themes, There is a constant-running sub-theme of the futility and violence of warfare.”
Throughout the album, Ethereal Void takes up through moments of tension, traditional death metal, instrumental interludes, relentless riffs, and anxious melodies. They cover bleak and harsh topics such as war, suicide, a dying planet, and the worship of entropy. The organic conjuring of the album is initially created by Terci Ruina creates, further embellished by Nemesis, and completed by “Voiicide” who also produced, mixed, and mastered it.
"Gods of a Dead World" is raw, visceral, and primitive. The groove-based death metal darkness within is recommended for fans of Gojira, Septic Flesh, and The Design Abstract.
Listen to it in full via its album stream premiere on Bravewords https://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-stream-ethereal-voids-gods-of-a-dead-world-ahead-of-release
“Gods of a Dead World” is due out May 26, 2023, via Abstrakted Records.
Album pre-order - https://design.bandcamp.com/album/gods-of-a-dead-world
Lyric Video - Seeds of Hatred - https://youtu.be/ZN2wTUjij8c
Track Listing:
1. Overture to Annihilation (1:35)
2. The Voiceless (2:59)
3. Seeds of Hatred (3:44)
4. The Art of Ruination (2:48)
5. Psychosomatic Suicide (2:59)
6. Decay (Interlude) (0:46)
7. Return to the Void (3:34)
8. The Brown Stone Spire (2:32)
9. Gods of a Dead World (5:49)
Album Length: 26:50
“The Voiceless” is a rushing charge. It gets the listener’s pulse pumping because the song itself has such a mad pulse. Many of them actually, from the fast jolts in the fuzzed-out riffage to the die-stamp hammering of the snare and the jackhammer impact of the bass. And it does sound like a mad pulse, thanks to the swarms of frantic tremelo’ed fretwork, the relentless double-bass strafing, and the ugly ravenous growls. While the head-hooking energy of those assaulting ingredients never really lets go, the music does also move sideways. Eerie spectral tones ring out, creating an overlay of melancholy. The music even seems to elevate in wailing splendor, as a prelude to a sorcerous guitar solo that sounds both inviting and yearning, both enticing in its glimmering tones and downcast in its mood. Even the unhinged screams of the vocalist almost sound like singing (almost)." - No Clean Singing
"A compact and concise release, Gods of a Dead World comes in at around 26-minutes long and features a number of sharp and savage pieces of music. Kicking off with a frantic showcase of guitar screams and squeals, with the chunky familiarity of death metal heaviness, Overture to Annihilation gets in, smashes stuff up, and gets out." - Games Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life "or a Death Metal cut “Overture to Annihilation” is a real eye opener, blood soaked in cinematic orchestration and virtuoso lead guitars, the barked vocals having that story telling quality to them. That flows nicely into “The Voiceless“, which introduces the lyrical themes and creatures with Voiicide playing both victim and killer as vocals come from alternate angles with a vocal tweak. It works incredibly well, the riffs flowing freely with chugging aggression, the leads bright and vibrant against the darkness. The way the cuts have been put together has been well thought through, the segway into “Seeds of Hatred” barely noticeable as the flow continues like an orchestral piece but there is also enough of shift to identify the track as being separate." - Metal Noise
https://www.facebook.com/EtherealVoid

German black metal punks RANĂ unveil the next single taken from their new album, "RICHTFEUER", out on June 16th 2023 via Breath Sun Bone Blood. Stream the title track at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYdy8F7bIaU
No Clean Singing premiered the album's first single, "Läutern", at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/11/an-ncs-premiere-rana-lautern/
With "Richtfeuer“ RANĂ returns at full force in collaboration with Breath Sun Bone Blood with their second full length album. The album’s title "Richtfeuer" translates to “Leading Fire” or “Beacon”, and that is exactly what this album does…. Leads us into the burning down of this world with the hope of building a better one.
Four tracks of raging black metal punctuated with elements of d-beat driven neo-crust, chanted atmospheres, and mournfully oppressive doom, laced with melancholic guitar themes and vocal desperation.
Starting with the devastating and crushing power of the 11 minute opener "Läutern", RANĂ sets the course for the coming 40 minute despair riddled assault. "Flamura", the second track sets the tone with a more d-beat blackened crust tone which quickly deteriorates into furious blast beats… Desperation and urgency creating a feeling of relentless anxiety. The third track "Richtfeuer" opens with chanted vocals and mournful picked guitars that devolve into slabs of doom thrown at the listener, with heartbreaking melodic lines supported and then obliterated by black buzz. "Our Smouldering Grief / Im Brand", the album's final chapter (the first half also appeared on 2022’s "Black Metal Rainbows" Compilation) features melancholic guitar lines weaving in and out of hope and despair. Between life and death. The second half of the closing aural assault, “Im Brand", leaves the listener in a pile of ash and rubble, tripping over the remnants of the world and frameworks this album wishes to destroy. And deeply ingrained in the gut-wrenching grief of this album is a hopeless call to arms. A futile attempt to strive and rebel to find a crack in the circle…. And to find solace in potentially failing in the process, only to rise again, burning.
Beautiful. Utterly brutal.
Antifascist Black Metal.
CD packaged in oversized A5 offset print with metallic gold, recycled natural ultra matte stock. Two sided poster and printed canvas logo patch inside.
Cassette j-card offset print with metallic gold on recycled natural ultra matte stock. Two sided poster and printed canvas logo patch included.
Tracklist:
01. Läutern
02. Flamura
03. Richtfeuer
04. Our Smouldering Grief / Im Brand
https://breathsunboneblood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ranacrust

PARACRONA – “SUN GOD”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: may 24th 2023
Genre: Blackened Progressive Metal
For fans of: Dimmu Borgir | Satyricon | Keep Of Kalessin | Enslaved
"The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not everyone's greed…"- Mahatma Gandhi
Once you have opened the eyes of the Sun God within, piercing the veil of subterfuge and deceit, then the all pervading nature of their poisonous lies becomes apparent. The thought-warping misdirection can be seen, hanging in the air like a choking, black smoke, invading our lungs and minds with every breath. Their smiling masks slip in the face of enlightenment, betraying the feral viciousness beneath; the eyes burning with wickedness, the slavering jaws and the rapacious hunger for the blood and spirit of all around them. And the chains that bind us to their bidding begin to fracture and decay beneath your gaze.
Paracrona’s incredibly expansive, ambitious and adventurous debut album, Sun God, is a call to freedom, a cry for strength, a summoning to awakening and awareness. We live in a world of deception and insidious control, our dreams bought and sold with a currency of falsehood. We have become lost in a maze of madness where greed is glorified and kindness scorned, obedience hailed and free thought decried. Within the powerful complexities of their fiercely exhilarating music Paracrona endeavour to map the pathways of the imprisoning labyrinth and lay down a burning path to liberation and deliverance. The core creative duo of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen (who spent over a decade in the ranks of Fortíð) were brought together by fate at Wacken Open Air in 2007 and began work on the album that would become Sun God in 2016. Their work was completed in late 2019 but the global pandemic struck - followed by a tough but thankfully successful fight against cancer for Ringo. Now they are finally ready to unveil their creation, their grand opus that draws upon a core of driving black metal, infused with melody, imagination, traditional metal strength and progressive, imaginative musicality. The sound of Sun God stands outside simple genre definitions, with Ringo referring to their amalgam of metals as ‘Titanium’ and female backing vocalist Siri Valdman coining the name ‘Quantum Realism Metal’. When you listen to the huge riffs of ‘Thriller’, the black majesty of ‘Sun God’, the rolling thunder of ‘River Of Pain’ or the multifaceted melodiousness of ‘Reasons’, you will find your own name for Paracrona’s craft. And it’s that inspiration to individual thinking that lies at the heart of their message and mission.
Mixed and mastered by the legendary producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Dimmu Borgir etc) at his famous Studio Fredman, with additional drum recordings taking place at Strand Studios with Marius Strand (Borknagar, Pantheon I, Susperia etc), Sun God has the strong, rich sound to do justice to its inspired song writing; every nuance and subtlety can be appreciated, every colossal impact felt in the bones. The album will be released on May 24th, in conjunction with a special release show in Oslo, where Paracrona will be joined by Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur. Gather your strength and prepare to follow the light of the Sun God’s gaze through the deepening shadows of the world
Line-up:
All music and vocals on Sun God performed by Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen
*female backing vocals by Siri Valdman
**drums on ‘Carry The Cross’ and ‘Thriller’ by Baard Kolstad (Leprous, Borknagar etc)
www.paracrona.com
https://www.facebook.com/Paracrona

PARADOGMATA – “THE SEEDS OF GREED/SEVEN CURSES FOR THE DEATHLY PALE/THE CLEANSING FLOOD”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 22-05-2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Blackened US Thrash/Melodic Death Metal
Country: Norway
Line-up:
Per André Haarberg - Guitars
Svein Haavard Ruøy - Bass
"Døds"Bo Anders Vist - Battery
Frank Bøkseth – Vocals
Tracklist:
The Seeds of Greed
Seven Curses for the Deathly Pale
The Cleansing Flood
Prepare for a sonic assault as Norwegian thrash/melodic death metal outfit Paradogmata unleashes a triple threat: "The Seeds of Greed," "Seven Curses for the Deathly Pale," and "The Cleansing Flood." These meticulously crafted tracks serve as a chilling prelude to their self-released debut album, "Endetid," slated for release in May/June 2023.
With veterans from the Trondheim metal scene within their ranks, Paradogmata combines a robust line-up of Per André Haarberg (Guitars), Svein Haavard Ruøy (Bass), "Døds"Bo Anders Vist (Battery), and Frank Bøkseth (Vocals). The intricate tapestry of thrash and melodic death metal they weave is tinged with blackened edges, evident in these releases.
All three songs pave the way for the seven-track, 41-minute main event, "Endetid," boosted further by three bonus tracks. Adding to the album's allure, guest vocals from Robert Lowe (Candlemass/Solitude Aeturnus) grace the song "The Princes in The Tower."
This electrifying collection was recorded at NordStern studio, meticulously mixed and mastered at Granraude Studio during winter 2022/23. As a testament to Paradogmata's attention to detail, the cover and layout, created by Remedy Art Design, resonate with the music's essence.
Engage with Paradogmata’s lyric videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfSSWRtmOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxz7Ng1a7Uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=RJ5ueRuFqsc
Catering to enthusiasts of Megadeth, Carcass, Old Man's Child, and more, Paradogmata's music is poised to make waves.

KEKAL-“ DEEPER UNDERGROUND”
26.5.2023 News Kekal

(2023 Updated Edition)
Genre: Avant-garde Metal, Experimental Metal, Progressive Metal, Extreme Metal, Electronic
Re-issue Date: May 24, 2023
Format: Download & Streaming (by Kekal), CD (by Sadist Records)
Tracklist:
Root Of All Evil
Sanity Away From Sanity
Speed Of God
Rotten In The House
Deeper Underground
The Many Faces Of Your Face
Revealment
Triple Evils
End Of Hegemony
Tiahuanaco (Killing Joke cover - bonus track)
Indonesia's avant-garde metal band, KEKAL, are excited to announce the re-issue of their 11th full-length album, "Deeper Underground," in a completely revamped 2023 Updated Edition! Scheduled for release on May 24, 2023, the updated album features remastered tracks, new mixes, updated vocals and lyrics for "Sanity Away From Sanity," a bonus track, and a striking new cover artwork by Levi Sianturi. Dive deeper into KEKAL's unique blend of extreme metal, progressive rock, and electronic music as they continue to push boundaries and explore existential themes.
To celebrate the re-issue, KEKAL has released a brand-new music video for "Speed Of God," showcasing the immense energy and creativity that have defined the band since its inception in 1995. The video can be watched here: https://youtu.be/5bJ991nfOYo
The 2023 Updated Edition of "Deeper Underground" will be re-issued on CD by Bali-based Sadist Records, a label dedicated to supporting independent bands and active in the Indonesian underground metal scene since the late 1990s. The digital download version will also be available on KEKAL's Bandcamp page, replacing the original 2018 release.
Don't miss out on KEKAL's incredible merchandise, including T-Shirts and Hoodies, available at https://www.kekal.org/merchandise.

AZZIARD - "LIBER SECONDUS - EXÉGÈSE"
Release Date: April 2020
Label: Malpermesita Records – Season of Mist
Genre: Modern Black Metal
Country: France
Format: DigiSleeve CD, LP, Digital & Tape
Line-up:
ASA: Vocals
GORGEIST: Guitars
NESH: Guitars
SARNATH: Bass
KRYOS: Drums
Tracklist:
Seven Sermons to the Dead
Retrouvailles avec l’Âme
The Three Prophecies
Incantation
The Scarlet Man
Images of the Wanderer
Le Chemin de Croix
The Desert
Unveiling the mystique of existential questioning, Azziard want to promote their non-promoted release, "Liber Secondus - Exégèse". This Parisian metal ensemble has truly outdone themselves this time, concocting an opus that speaks to the soul, transcending the boundaries of mere music, and leading you on a journey into the depths of metaphysical exploration.
Released under the illustrious banner of Malpermesita Records and Season of Mist, "Exégèse" is the second installment in a riveting trilogy inspired by Carl G. Jung's Red Book. The album delves into the seven sermons to the dead, the Gnostic component of the Red Book, offering listeners an auditory exploration of our world's metaphysical framework.
Each track is a stepping-stone in this journey, starting with the existential meditation of "Seven Sermons to the Dead", and leading to the sublime introspection of "The Desert". The eight-track masterpiece is a sensory feast for black metal enthusiasts, showcasing Azziard's unique blend of atmospheric and crushing metal.
The band's lineup for the album features ASA on vocals, GORGEIST and NESH on guitars, SARNATH on bass, and KRYOS on drums. Their combined talent results in a sonically sophisticated and emotive performance that captivates listeners from the first chord to the last.
Recorded and mixed by Etienne Sarthou, renowned for his work with Deliverance and End of Mankind, and mastered at Redmount Studios by Magnus Lindberg, of Cult of Luna fame, "Exégèse" stands as an impressive testament to the band's creative prowess and commitment to the craft.
"Exégèse" is available in multiple formats including DigiSleeve CD, LP, Digital & Tape. As Metal Trenches put it, "Azziard have created a black metal masterpiece that is both crushing and atmospheric. The songwriting is top-notch, and the instrumentation is skillfully executed. Exégèse is a must-listen for fans of the genre."
Venture into the labyrinth of the mind and soul with Azziard's "Exégèse", a black metal odyssey that challenges, excites, and inspires. Allow the dark symphony to envelop you and lead you down the path of self-discovery. This isn't just an album; it's an experience. Dive into the world of Azziard's "Exégèse" today.
www.azziard.com
www.facebook.com/azziard

True Northern Black Metal band ORELISK will soon unleash its full-length debut, THE UNDERWORLD OBSCURA.
Stream the album's opening track "Winter in Salem" at https://orelisk.bandcamp.com/album/the-underworld-obscura
Northern Spire Productions will release The Underworld Obscura on CD, digital, and cassette formats on June 30. Pre-order the album at https://northernspire.bandcamp.com/
The Underworld Obscura track listing:
1. Winter In Salem
2. The War Of Despair
3. Only In Delirium I Can See
4. Derelict House Of Desires
5. Ruins As Subjective To The Ruined
6. The Underworld Obscura
Orelisk was formed in 2018 as a solo black metal force by the ubiquitous “II”, most notably of Michigan-based black metal band LanzerRath. His debut demo Mold was an ode to the second-wave black metal hordes of the early 1990s such as Darkthrone, Enslaved, and Judas Iscariot. Mold featured a raw, warm production, with darkness permeating each melodic arrangement. Stories of doomed nomads, ancient beasts, and unhinged minds served as vessels for Mold’s bleak soundscapes.
Two years later, Orelisk has returned with the debut full-length The Underworld Obscura. As the title would suggest, the album follows down the same dark pathways of the Mold demo, offering six new sonic tales of the damned. A blizzard of tremolos and blast beats are narrated by the piercing screams of death itself as the undercurrents of hidden forces are brought forth into reality. Old school production harkening back to the days of Greig Hall funnels this black metal maelstrom of dark nostalgia, ensuring The Underworld Obscura lives up to Orelisk’s moniker of “True Northern Black Metal”.
https://nsp.neocities.org/

Death-obsessed black metal band KOSTNATĚNÍ is pleased to announcec the exclusive, pre-release premiere ot its second full-length album, ÚPAL, courtesy of Metal Injection! Stream it at the link below! https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/kostnateni-gets-strange-and-blackened-on-new-album-upal
Úpal will be out on CD, gatefold vinyl and digital formats on May 26 via Willowtip Records. Pre-order the album at https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/pal
Úpal ("heatstroke") is a story of the human condition as a function of heat. The rise of consciousness in warm-blooded creatures has given rise to impossibly dense, illogical webs of thought that can completely divorce our lived experience from the physical world around us.
Anxiety, fixations, and hallucinations can appear without material basis, setting our overactive neurons on fire. To bring this vivid scene to life, KOSTNATĚNÍ has become both more meditative and more chaotic, introducing influences from sources as varied as African folk and noise rock into its technical black metal basis. Evoking both the searing rays of the desert sun and the melting of one's sanity, Úpal walks the fine line between burning up and burning out.
Tracklist (titles in Czech and English)
1. Řemen (The Belt)
2. Hořím navždy (I Burn Forever)
3. Rukojmí empatie (Hostage of Empathy)
4. Opál (Opal)
5. Skrýt se před Bohem (Hide from God)
6. Nevolnost je vše, čím jsem (Nausea Is All I Am)
7. Slunce svázáno s krvácející Zemí (Sun Bound to the Bleeding Earth)
Úpal was written and recorded from October 2020 to October 2021. Vocals were recorded in late 2021-early 2022. The drums were mixed and recorded in the fall of 2022 at The Weeb Dungeon by Andrew Lee. The album was mastered by Jacob Buczarski.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/ohe-ho-tam-kde-padl

BALROGATH formed in 2017 and quickly gained a following in Southern Alberta with their powerful stage presence and intricate composition. Burning the gap between death and power metal, the group takes influence from all corners of the genre, and alchemically blends those components into a sound wholly their own. With years of shows under their belt, Balrogath has only just begun their quest.
The group has been playing relentlessly since 2018 covering many venues and festivals throughout Alberta, and has shared the stage with some of Alberta’s biggest heavy indie bands, such as Mares of Thrace, No More Moments, and Black Pestilence. Balrogath’s live show is one to be remembered.
After the overwhelmingly positive reception of their debut album “Arcane Sacrifice” in 2022 Balrogath has dug deep to bring a more modern sound to their classic composition with the 2023 EP “WE BRING CALAMITY.” The upcoming single “Calamity” is sure to impress, showing off their familiar dark melody with a striking new video to accompany.
Balrogath is:
Chris Saunders/ Warchanter – Guitar, Vocals
Gray Panchuck/ Bladesinger - Vocals
Jesse McCrank/Rhythm Warden – Drums
T.J. Riggins/Loremaster – Bass
www.balrogath.ca

ORNAMENTOS DEL MIEDO – “EL COSMOS ME OBSERVA EN SILENCIO”
Label :The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)
Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 06/07/2023
Genre: Atmospheric Funeral Doom Metal from Spain
After the amazing and massive recognition achieved by their previous EP Frío released by us just half a year ago, Ornamentos del Miedo are back with their astonishing and powerful new full-length studio album, El Cosmos me Observa en Silencio, the fourth in their exciting career, a new exercise of their extremely anguished and tormented way of play and understand atmospheric funeral doom...
We are facing perhaps the most oppressive and uncomfortable album in the whole Ornamentos del Miedo career, Ángel Chicote (Mass Burial, Graveyard of Souls...) continues his singular descent into the underworld of the darkest emotions with six extremely agonizing songs of pure melancholy and despondency, capturing all the sorrow over the world and compressing it into more than 70 minutes of sonic lunacy for the likes of bands like Evoken, Funeral, Catacombs, Shape of Despair...
First limited pressing is packaged in an extremely cold handcrafted 4-panel oversized digifile pressed on exclusive matte lamination paper that includes an amazing 6-page foldable booklet with lyrics and free album digital download card.
www.darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/darkwoods.eu

Fans of extreme metal music have something to look forward to this summer as Japanese black metal one-man band DEATHROLL announced the signing with Wormholedeath. The album, titled "JAPANESE EXTREME METAL ART," is set for digital release on July 7th, 2023, and promises to deliver a powerful and intense experience.
DEATHROLL is the brainchild of Kazu, who hails from Iwaki, Fukushima, and has been creating music since 2012. He is a singer, songwriter, and musician who has released several albums, including "荒涼," "Brainwashing," "破壊," and "Z.K.K." DEATHROLL has a distinctive sound that depicts the darkness of jet black and is known for breaking hearts with its powerful lyrics and music.
"We are very pleased to announce that we have signed with Wormholedeath to release a new album," said Kazu. "We hope that more people around the world will get to know DEATHROLL in the future! We hope you will listen to this album and feel the powerful Japanese way of life."
"Japanese Extreme Metal Art" features Kazu on guitar and vocals, with support from ONITAKE on bass, TSUKAMOTO on drums, and MIZUTANI on the keyboard. The album promises to deliver a high-energy performance that will leave fans wanting more.
Tracklist
01 Lady Banks
02 The grey life
03 Lost in confusion
04 The torture of lying
05 False images of isolation and depravity
06 The lion's den
Get ready to experience "Japanese Extreme Metal Art" from DEATHROLL. This album promises to be an epic and unforgettable journey into the world of Japanese black metal.
www.youtube.com/@Deathroll-Japan
www.facebook.com/Desurolu

NEW video clip from KILLIGION ("AWAKENING MY DEMONS" out from "KILLIGION" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODWujtIJuA
Killigion is a name made up of the words kill and religion, I think there is no need to explain more, the band arises from the remains of the dismantled Havoc who in 2007 reached its peak and fall with the album "Elimination process" with American Line and stood out in line of a raw, violent and direct thrash metal.
At the beginning of 2018, it was intended to reactivate Havoc with a second album, but the estrangement and inactive status of some members led to the creation of this new project.
For 3 years we worked to create the homonymous album who saw the light in physical format before digital at the end of the pandemic 2020, an album that consists of 10 tracks different from each other and that are not boring at all, the sound described in the review of Metal Hammer Portugal aims for touches of Swedish death metal and traces of groove metal infused with thrash metal that are left to stand out.
We feel very satisfied with the work achieved, musically, graphically and lyrically, this work reflects the political and cultural conditions that society is going through, and motivates us to produce new material, our passion for music would not leave us without doing it, Although we are going through times in which live presentations are not allowed, a form of direct diffusion that the public involved in this style loves, digital technology has allowed us to somehow reach metal-loving fans.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJUOP6lfOVeIVn3VqmbUIA
https://www.facebook.com/Killigionband

We’re proud to announce the looming release of “TRISECT JOYS OF PIERCED HEARTS”, the death-scarred full-length album from emerging US black metal horde LUCIFIXION, to be released June 30 2023 on LP, MC and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin.
26.5.2023 News LUCIFIXION

The pestilent release has been teased by CVLT Nation via an exclusive advance stream of the track “Howl, Thy Desolate Sound”, with the notorious underground music blog stating that “if you like arcane, filth-riddled shit like Craft, Katharsis, Cult Des Ghoules, Negative Plane and Ildjarn then look no further, the feral and blown-out realm of voluntarily disfigured black metal ugliness is here to perpetrate its violent reign!” -you can check out the feature and track https://www.facebook.com/membranceband
Indeed, the chaos-torn debut album from US black metal disembodiment Lucifixion is a venom-drenched swarm of daggers aimed straight at the eyes of sanity. A blown out, pestilent disfiguration of all of black metal’s most deranged, primeval and infamous traits, specifically those belonging to 90’s Scandinavian black metal (Ildjarn, Darkthrone, Armagedda, Craft), as well 00’s French and German black metal (Katharsis, Vlad Tepes), and to the elite of US black metal and vanguards like Leviathan, Judas Iscariot, and Negative Plane, where a refusal of modern production values and an adherence to strict and cryptic depersonalization and dehumanization of the music has yielded some of the most infamous and cacophonous works the genre has ever seen.
Through this similar “less is more” approach Lucifixion have crafted an ambivalent work shrouded in gangrened rawness and compositional grandeur, where seven long, unpredictable and shapeshifting tracks forming a near-fifty minute behemoth, are beautifully counterbalanced and disfigured by an immanent and inescapable sense of filth, primitivism and of perpetual decay.
“Trisect Joys of Pierced Hearts” is slated for release via Sentient Ruin on LP, MC and digital formats worldwide on June 30 2023.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
http://sentientruin.com/releases/lucifixion-trisect-joy-of-pierced-hearts
http://sentientruin.com/bands#/lucifixion

Italian death metallers MEMBRANCE are unleashing their second second single "MARUBIO" accompanied by a new music video to support the release of their new album "UNDEAD ISLAND" due out on June 23 2023 via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Rockshots Records.
"Here in Venice, we say Marubio when there is bad weather coming, the sky darkens, the wind rises, and you can hear the thunder from the darkest clouds grouping overhead. It often comes from the sea. Anyone who doesn't pay attention to the marubio risks a very bad time or worse. The folklore of the dead at sea or in the lagoon is the oldest and most are handed down to the generations so that we can remember, and with this song, we want to sing a tribute to the most heartfelt among sailors and Venetians." adds the band.
Watch the video for "Marubio" https://youtu.be/6MZKU4PI5Dg
Digital - https://spoti.fi/45oyZfC
"Undead Island" is the materialization and the channeling of all the ideas and energies expressed so far by Membrance in a unique and well-defined tangible direction. The band has partly abandoned the death n roll influences to give more space to inject black metal and has limited the progressive digressions to have more direct and compact tracks. The lyrical path of the full length is influenced by everyday life, dealing with themes not only of the band's personal ones but also sometimes not discussed in metal music in general.
With these premises, the band is absolutely sure that their fans will appreciate this work more than its predecessors, and Membrance is equally sure that with this album they will push messages in equal measure to what they have always pushed mainly with the music.
The band adds:
"We want to offer an experience of deep anger, like being able to identify with an innocent prisoner kicking and screaming behind steel bars. We want to bring to the mind of anyone who listens to us the auspicious lagoon folklore that is fading away and to recall the times of a Serenissima that made us proud of our city but which is now almost forgotten. With this record, we want to convey our frustration and anger in our impotence and make people feel all the strength and energy we still have to fight, scream and cling tooth and nail to what we have left of our memories so as not to lose it permanently."
Membrance was born in Venice in 2012 from the mind of founding member Davide Lazzarini as a Death Metal and Black Metal crossover project, it wasn't until 2014 and onwards, after several line-up changes, that the group stabilized in old-school Death Metal with blues/rock n' roll influences, which was reinforced by the entry of lead guitarist Pietro Battiston.
After an intense period of live activity in the underground and various demo recordings, in 2017 Giovanni De Fraja joined as the drummer and Membrance decided to work more seriously on their own music. They immediately recorded and produced their own debut album "Abyss", initially released independently it was quickly picked up by the Ukrainian label Envenomed Music.
Thanks to this first release, the group received a fair amount of approval in the Italian and European underground scene, and we're contacted to play at Metaldays of Tolmin 2018 in Slovenia, along with the Winterdays of Metal of the same year, plus asked to be opening support for various international bands on tour in Italy such as Marduk, Brujeria, and Necrodeath.
These successes pushed the group to collaborate again with Envenomed Music and with the support of Narcoleptica Productions, Membrance produced their second studio album "Morality's Collapse", which was released at the beginning of 2019 with the sound evolution of 16th Cellar Studio in Rome (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hideous Divinity, Hour of Penance), starting a path towards the Swedish old school Death sound "HM2 style".
However, with the arrival of the Covid pandemic, despite growing approval and greater support for the international live scene such as Entombed A.D., Cripple Bastards, and Benediction, after 5 years of activity, Pietro decided to abandon the group leaving to Gregorio, the rhythmic player who just recently entered the group, the task of replacing him.
Giacomo Rusconi also entered the band as the second guitarist, the group embarked on a path of musical evolution in the following years in which it abandoned the blues influences to embrace a more black metal style and worked on texts in Venetian dialect along with lyrical influences inspired by the lagoon folklore.
During the summer of 2022, the recordings of the third studio work "Undead Island" were concluded with the support of the AudioCore Studio, which further develops the sound path started on the basis of the Swedish HM2 sound.
"Undead Island" is due out June 23, 2023.
Album pre-order - https://bit.ly/Membrance_CD
Music Video - "Riva de Biasio" - https://youtu.be/F0njCYNC8eM
Digital - https://spoti.fi/3VdJKgg
Track Listing:
1. Zombie Massacre - 3:33
2. Spirar nel Caigo - 3:44
3. Spetro Malcontenta - 3:00
4. 1348 - 3:51
5. Marubio - 3:07
6. Armor of Hate - 4:02
7. Riva de Biasio - 3:50
8. Sepolto in Velma - 3:40
9. Stench of Rot - 4:21
10. The Shores Crumble - 3:50
Album Length: 37:03
Membrance is:
Davide Lazzarini - Singer, Bass guitar and Keys
Gregorio Di Angilla - Rhythm and Solo Guitar
Giacomo Rusconi - Rhythm and Solo Guitar
Giovanni De Fraja - Drum and Percussions
Album Credits:
Instruments Recorded at Mestre and Campalto (Venezia) during Spring 2022.
Recording of the vocals, Mixed and Mastered at AudioCore Studio in Parma during the Summer of 2022 by Luca "Cocco" Cocconi and Simone “Sygo” Sighinolfi.
Cover Art painted by Francesco Cagali (China on wood)
"Zombie Massacre" Solo by Jack Draven from Ulvedharr
Sample on "Zombie Massacre" from "Zombie 2" (Lucio Fulci, 1979)
Sample on "1348" from "Morte a Venezia" (Luchino Visconti, 1971)
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https://www.facebook.com/membranceband

German black metal quartet, SERVANT, is set to release their much-anticipated second album, 'AETAS ASCENSUS' on July 7, 2023. This news comes after the impressive debut of 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars', which was lauded as one of the black metal surprises of 2021.
'Aetas Ascensus', to be released under MDD Records, not only fulfills but also surpasses the high expectations set by Servant's debut. The album's sound is characterized by a furious and wild temperament, yet melody and harmony continue to form the cornerstone of this near 50-minute musical journey.
'Aetas Ascensus' is a complex piece of music, bursting with a wealth of details and nuanced craftsmanship. Fans of the band's Scandinavian Black Metal influenced debut are sure to love this follow-up, as it retains Servant's trademark sonic brilliance while venturing into new musical territories.
The album cover has been revealed, with a first musical taster of the new material expected soon. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for this exciting preview.
About Servant:
Servant is a German black metal quartet that broke onto the scene with their impressive debut 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' in 2021. The band is renowned for their unique sound that blends furious and wild elements with melodious harmony, offering a fresh and immersive take on the black metal genre.
Pre-orders for 'Aetas Ascensus' are now available at MDD Records: http://mdd-records.de/servant.
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The new sonic chapter for MUTUAL HOSTILITY continues, with the US death metallers today unveiling the brutal new single "LIE IN WAIT". Stream it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLfveysNkUE
MUTUAL HOSTILITY will be releasing their new album, "INHUMAN ANGUISH", on June 28th 2023 via Lethal Scissor Records, making it the band's debut to the label.
Toilet Ov Hell premiered the first single "Faces in the Walls" at https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-mutual-hostility-faces-in-the-walls/
Following the good feedback received for the “Sacred Propaganda” EP, MUTUAL HOSTILITY waste no time continuing their attack and return with their first full-length. The band have thankfully made no great changes to their juggernaut sound. Dynamic, utterly crushing, immediately memorable, the band’s death metal stick to its guns without de-escalating the branded frenetic motion and interminable aggression.
Drawing inspiration from bands such as Suffocation, Deicide and Gorguts, MUTUAL HOSTILITY create a sound distinctly modern but with an appreciation for the old school death metal legends, all executed with near surgical meticulousness.
Tracklist:
1. Exordium
2. Reality Lens
3. Unknown Echoes
4. Lie In Wait
5. Myth Through Time
6. Faces In The Walls
7. Black Vault
8. Biorhythm
9. Denouement
Pre-orders: https://www.lethalscissor.com/product/mutual-hostility-inhuman-anguish-preorder/
MUTUAL HOSTILITY is a death metal band formed in January of 2020 in Northeast Ohio, USA. Merging many metal genres into the fold, Adam Rogers (vocals), Dan Gates (guitars & bass) and Eric Frabotta (drums) offer a blend of hostility and intensity.
Most of 2020 was spent writing and recording at each others home during the pandemic shutdown. Soon after the band released a lyric video for the song “Pyramid of Hate” which gained some momentum and eventually led up to the EP titled "Sacred Propaganda" being released in November 2020 on the Cult of Parthenope record label.
In 2022 nine new tracks were written and recorded for the first full-length album.
Line-up:
Dan Gates - Guitars, Bass
Adam Rogers - Vocals
Eric Frabotta - drums
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BLOODY NIGHTMARE – “ PILLARS OF CHAOS”
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: 23rd of May
Format: Digital, CD, LP /CASSETTE
Genre: Speed/Heavy
Country: Colombia
Line-up:
Alexander Daza - guitar/vocals
Diego Torres - guitars
Miguel Valderrama - bass
Hanner Robles - drums
Tracklist:
01. Hellix
02. Nightriders
03. Till the Grave
04. Pillars of Chaos
05. Poisonous (Breathe the End)
06. Midnight Legion
07. Excessive Pleasure
08. Street Rock n' Roll
09. Just a Matter of Time
10. Celestial Wisdom
Colombian Speed/Heavy Metal powerhouse BLOODY NIGHTMARE is set to unleash their highly-anticipated second full-length album, "Pillars of Chaos," on May 23rd, 2023. The album will be released via Fighter Records in CD, 12"LP, Cassette, and Digital formats worldwide.
Formed in Bogotá in 2013, BLOODY NIGHTMARE has made waves in the metal scene with their demo "Fliddlerman Possessed" (2014), their participation in the Split-CD "Speed Legion" (2016), the single "Tormento Eterno" (2017), and their debut full-length album "Hellwolf" (2018). In 2022, the band teamed up with Punisher & Cobra for the Split release "Claws, Poison & Evil."
Now, BLOODY NIGHTMARE has inked a deal with Spanish label Fighter Records for the worldwide release of "Pillars of Chaos." Drawing inspiration from the aggressive and melodic sounds of 80's Heavy & Speed Metal, as well as the speed and freshness of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM), the album is sure to thrill fans of the genre.
Mark your calendars for the 23rd of May, 2023, and prepare for the relentless fury of BLOODY NIGHTMARE's "Pillars of Chaos," brought to you by Fighter Records in various formats
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THOMAS KHRUL, known for his versatile blend of music genres, announces the release of his latest song "UNEXPECTED JOURNEY". The new single brilliantly fuses elements of classical and soundtrack scores with extreme metal, creating an audacious and distinctive sound.

The song's lyric video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jWXelyIQ6M, offering a compelling visual companion to the song.
KHRUL'S latest release showcases his honest love and open mind for all kinds of music. As the artist himself commented, "An open mind and honest love for all kind of music is the foundation of this project. If you are alike me, join me on this journey!"
The fresh track is a must-listen for fans of Agathodaimon, Septicflesh, and Beethoven, highlighting Khrul's ability to draw inspiration from a wide array of musical styles and genres.
About Thomas Khrul:
Thomas Khrul is a music artist known for his unique fusion of various genres, seamlessly merging elements from black metal to classical. His open-minded approach and love for music transcend boundaries, delivering a rich and diverse musical experience.
Keep up to date with Thomas Khrul's music and releases on:
https://www.youtube.com/@khrulmusic
https://thomaskhrul.bandcamp.com
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DOG TIRED – “THE RED VERSE”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: june 3rd 2023
Genre: Metal
For fans of: Entombed A.D. | High On Fire | The Haunted | Gojira
In the shadow of the stones beneath a boiling crimson sky he speaks the thousand names of the eldest god of all. The arcane, guttural sounds eat away the flesh of his mouth with each profane syllable pronounced. Blood pours from his disintegrating lips but he never falters in his invocation. This is his only purpose, all he was ever made to be, the Caller of the Divine. He weeps with joy as the clouds are rent above him; his exposed teeth and tattered tongue forming the final words. Ichor rains down on his upturned face and his eyes explode as he gazes upon the convulsing, churning magnitude of God – the world eating legion of tentacles and teeth, the malice beyond all understanding. Blinded, broken and fulfilled he falls to his knees, the words of the Red Verse, the multitudinous names of the Almighty have been spoken…
For more than twenty years Edinburgh’s Dog Tired have been honing their craft, sharpening the cutting edges of their riffs and fine tuning their engine of destruction. In a perverse rejection of accepted patterns they have only become heavier with every release, their creative fires burning hotter and higher. And all the touring across the UK and Europe, all the festival appearances and four previous albums, they have all lead to this – to The Red Verse. This is the sound of Dog Tired becoming all they have promised and delivering an album of colossal weight and power, a set of songs with depth and stature that can trade blows with any name you care to mention. From the lead weight grind of ‘Fracture’ to the layered evolution of instrumental ‘The Pillars Of Phobos’, the vicious, irresistible drive of ‘Of Severed Gods’ to the grand, punishing finale of ‘The Red Verse’ itself, there is no chink in the armour of this album; no moment where the music is less than captivating, where the songs demand any less than every ounce of your goddamn attention. Dark riffs with cavernous grooves, thunderous drums and fiercely melodic vocals – Dog Tired are armed to the teeth with an intimidating array of metal weaponry. The Red Verse is an album of brute force combined with engulfing atmosphere and thrilling storytelling delivered with consummate skill and musicianship.
The Red Verse was recorded at Nameless City Sound studio in Lauder with King Witch’s Jamie Gilchrist and has the world class sound to match its world class set of songs – rich, warm, organic, textured and above all monstrously heavy. The cover and booklet art gives the album its final touch of class, the images being created by King Witch vocalist Laura Gilchrist. Dog Tired will publicly unveil this magnificent chapter in their career with a special launch show at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh. If you can be there, be there, but under no circumstances allow the incredible album that is The Red Verse pass you by.
Line-up:
Keith Blaikie - Drums
Luke James - Guitars/Vocals/Synths/Samples
Chris Thomson - Vocals
Barry Buchanan - Bass
https://www.dogtiredmetal.com/
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RISE TO THE SKY – “TWO YEARS OF GRIEF”
Label: Meuse Music Records/Tragedy Productions
Release date: june 16th 2023
Genre: Atmospheric Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Shape Of Despair | Saturnus | Novembers Doom
Another day has passed, another day that I have spent frozen in my grief. From sunrise to sunset and on through the sleepless hours of the night, day after day I have been submerged, drowning in the dark waters of melancholy and despair, my way back to the light forgotten. Yet, as I watch the last sanguine rays of light bleed into the distant horizon, on this day so like all the others and yet so different, I catch a glimpse of a new path, one that slowly turns away from the shadows. I have heard a small and tremulous cry that has slipped between my tears and it seems that maybe, maybe one day my heart might beat again…
In contrast to the measured, melancholic majesty of his music, Sergio González Catalán’s creative spirit is constantly aflame. It has been just a handful of months since the Chilean multi-instrumentalist and composer gave us the last monumental album from Rise To The Sky – Stay With Me When You’re Gone – and little more than a year since its predecessor, the towering monolith of sorrow that was Every Day, A Funeral. Yet he has returned once more with another staggering, deeply affecting outpouring of intense emotion. Two Years Of Grief is the seventh full length album to emerge under the tattered and faded banner of Rise To The Sky and it is set to assume a very special place in the pantheon of this project’s releases. Not only does it feature some of the most accomplished, moving and powerful pieces that Sergio has ever written and recorded, it also offers the first suggestion that he may be able to lift the shroud of loss that has enveloped him since the death of his father. Sergio explains the significance of Two Years Of Grief…
“This album will always be very dear to me. It marks the end of a series of albums about grief, which started with Per Aspera Ad Astra, which was the initial shock of my father´s passing and continued with Every Day, A Funeral and Stay With Me When You’re Gone. They were years of disbelief, confusion and doubt. But one day I knew that he was coming back home. Two years after my father passed away, I was able to welcome my son to this world. Now I know that, through my blood, I have brought him home. And this album tells that story.”
This sliver of sunlight that has pierced the darkness surrounding Sergio has done nothing to diminish the emotional power of his new music. Tracks like ‘Can’t Hide From Pain’ show him operating at the peak of his powers, his understanding of the agony that can haunt the human heart as complete and evocative as ever. And the album’s climactic track, ‘From My Blood I Bring You Home’ is quite simply one of the most accomplished and overwhelming pieces in the entire Rise To The Sky catalogue. No fan of Sergio’s work, be it with Rise To The Sky or the coldly dramatic Winds Of Tragedy, can afford to miss this simply magnificent album.
As always, producer Filippos Kolipanos (Ocean of Grief, On Thorns I Lay) and drummer Emidio Alexandre Ramos (Adamantine, Colosso and Dark Oath) have walked beside Sergio on his journey and together they have taken Rise To The Sky to new heights. With beautiful cover artwork created by Natalia Drepina (Draconian, Morokh etc) – who also contributed lyrics and vocals to the song ‘Two Years Of Grief’ - and featuring the magical bonus track ‘My Light Dies’, Two Years Of Grief is the finest release yet to bear the hallowed name of Rise To The Sky.
Line-up:
Sergio González Catalán – Vocals/Guitars/Synths
Drums on this recording by Emidio Alexandre Ramos
Guest vocals on ‘Two Years Of Grief’ by Natalia Deprina
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US death metal band Thorn have created a fascinating sound that retains the primitive, bludgeoning aspect of death metal and yet allows for breathtaking atmospheric passages. This alternating pattern works really well in their case. Please check out their official video below and watch out for the promo coming via Haulix. This is one of our most eagerly awaited releases this year!
THORN – „EVERGLOOM“
FFO: Desecresy, Intestine Baalism, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Fumes
Underground death metal heroes Thorn conjure up their third full length which is easily their most mature and immersive one yet. They've elevated their unique style of barbaric old school death metal blended with emotionally-charged atmospheric parts which very few bands are able to pull off convincingly. As if reminiscing about bittersweet memories, the music instinctively oscillates between angry, bludgeoning parts and poignant, wistful tunes. This contrast works beautifully for their kind of doomy death metal music, and even better so on this album which has more pronounced death metal influences along with comparatively more fleshed out structures. Interestingly, the songs on the album start getting more violent after the initial comforting lull, drawing in unsuspecting new listeners and preparing them for the ritualistic slaughter, after which they go back to their dreamlike state, closing with the triumphant title track which perfectly encapsulates their sound. Thorn have come up with a refreshing and fulfilling album that's just as powerful as it's evocative, and one that will be talked about for aeons to come.
All music and lyrics written by THORN*
*Partial drum writing and performance by Evan Thomas for “Xenolith of Slime”
*Track 9 - poem written by Aleister Crowley
THORN is Brennen Westermeyer
Track listing
1. Spectral Realms of Ethereal Light
2. Xenolith of Slime
3. Hypogean Crypt
4. Gaze of the Seer
5. Wastelands Dimly Lit
6. Phantom Noose
7. Sapien Death Spiral
8. Farron's Covenant
9. Thanatos Basileos
10. Evergloom
Official release date - September 15th, 2023
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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https://thorndm.bandcamp.com/album/evergloom

NEWS 20.5.2023

ANIMA HERETICAE, die Elemente des skandinavischen Death und Black Metal aufgreift und Orchestrierung einsetzt, um Epik und Größe zu steigern, wird ihr Debütalbum "DESCENDED FROM THE MOUNTAINS" am 22. September veröffentlichen.
Der kürzlich veröffentlichte zweite Song, der ebenfalls als Musikvideo umgesetzt wurde, trägt den Titel "Kraken" und repräsentiert den schwersten und düstersten Aspekt des Albums musikalisch und atmosphärisch. Gitarrist Taneli Jämsä teilt den Hintergrund des Songs mit:
"Die Melodien des Songs wurden in den rauen Landschaften von Pyynikki, Tampere, nach einem anstrengenden Arbeitstag erschaffen. Die Ruhe der Umgebung schärft die Sinne, und das Geheimnisvolle und Rätselhafte der Natur verstärken die musikalische Inspiration. Es ist immer wichtig, der Natur zuzuhören und sie zu respektieren."
Das Musikvideo zu "Kraken", produziert vom Schlagzeuger Teppo Ristola, kann unter folgender Adresse angesehen werden: https://youtu.be/rZlKS7ofIPk
Der Song ist auch auf Spotify unter https://push.fm/fl/animahereticae-kraken verfügbar.
Line up
Ville Rutanen - Gesang & Bass
Taneli Jämsä - Gitarre & Hintergrundgesang
Teppo Ristola - Schlagzeug
Diskografie
Ov Behest - EP (2021)
Descended From the Mountains (2023)
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Spanish heavy power trio AATHMA will be releasing their fourth full-length album "DUST FROM A DARK SUN" on June 30th 2023 via Ardua Music.
The video of the first single, "Burned Garden", is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irKdFcMeZV8
Originally formed in Madrid in 2007 as a new project from members of the seasoned bands Glow, Autumnal and Adrift, the band quickly developed their own identity and gained popularity, leading to their 2009 debut album "The Call of Shiva" being chosen as the best unsigned record by the readers of Terrorizer magazine. Gaining momentum with their next two full-lengths (2011's "Decline... Towers of Silence" and "Avesta" -2017-, as well as the EP "Deadly Lake" in 2014), the band increased their live activity, including an European tour with the blackened crust punks Khmer and support shows for diverse renowned artists like Godflesh, Baroness, Forgotten Tomb or Altar of Plagues, as well as celebrated sets at big festivals like Madrid is the Dark, Resurrection Fest, Doom Over Paris or Bracara Extreme Fest.
On this new album the band pursues a more straightforward approach, with heavier shorter songs that still show the band's peculiar blend of sludge, different styles of doom and atmospheric metal, with massive wall breaking riffs, mesmerizing ambient passages and frontman and guitarist Juan Viguera's unique and emotive voice. The record’s lyrical concept revolves around the idea of becoming one with the cosmos after respecting Mother Nature’s creation, when we become dust from that dark star after trying to live a right and respectful life towards all other sentient beings.
The impressive cover artwork has been created by Robert Hernández, one of the most prestigious tattoo artists in the world and the stellar production is courtesy of the band's longtime collaborator Carlos Santos (Wormed, Toundra) and Víctor García's (Adrift, Boneflower) crushing mastering.
"Dust From a Dark Sun" is a fresh-sounding record that avoids pigeonholed stereotypes and will resonate with listeners who yearn for a sincere and moving experience from one of Spain’s most personal heavy acts. Would you come to the end of AATHMA's world?
Tracklist:
01. Cosmos
02. Impending Fate
03. Burned Garden
04. Blood Hands
05. A Black Star
06. Embrace the Ocean
07. The End of My World
https://www.arduamusic.com/
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AERIK VON – “ LOVE/HATE”
Label: Rotten Xore Records
Release Date: March 18, 2007 (Reissue)
Format: Digital, LP, Cassette
Genre: Doom Punk
Country: USA
Line-up:
Aerik Von - Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Drums
Tracklist:
Love/Hate
Harnessing the ferocious spirit of Doom Punk, the dynamic multi-instrumentalist Aerik Von is proud to reintroduce his classic 2007 single, "Love/Hate". Reissued under Rotten Xore Records, this vital track from Aerik Von's discography has been carefully remastered and is set to electrify the punk scene once again.
"Love/Hate" has been remixed for a whole new generation to enjoy, while still maintaining the raw energy and rebellious spirit that makes it a timeless piece. Now available in digital, LP, and cassette formats, the single caters to fans of all listening preferences.
The mastermind behind the music, Aerik Von, single-handedly takes on vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, serving as the sole force that breathes life into his vision. Fans of The Ramones, The Misfits, and Motorhead will undoubtedly appreciate Aerik Von's punk roots and dedication to creating hard-hitting, unforgettable music
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20.5.2023News Halflighted

ludge/Death Metal sensations HALFLIGHTED have released a new lyric video for "THIS WINDING PATH" a track taken from their upcoming album OBLOQUY, which is set to be released via Wormholedeath worldwide.
The song features the words of Virgil's Aeneid, "Whence is this sudden sheen of weather?", which explores the human experience of facing unexpected and uncertain situations, and struggling to find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. Through the track, Halflighted brings to light the vulnerability and fragility of human beliefs and faith, and the ways in which they can be both empowering and deceptive.
The five members of Halflighted are known for their unique blend of musical tastes, which fiercely clash to spawn Sludge-infused songs that explore Gothic undertones, Death Metal forces, Progressive tints, classic Rock drumming, a fair amount of Psychedelia, and many more influences.
The new lyric video for "This Winding Path" is a powerful visual representation of the song's message, crafted by the talented team at Volume Agency.
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DEIMHAL – “ THE GRAND GATHERING “
Label: Self-Released
Release date: 19th May 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Finland
Line-up:
Mika Tönning - Vocals
Janne Kusmin - Drums
Timo "Lede" Lehtinen - Bass
Toni Buckman - Guitars
Gábor Dancs - Guitars
Henri Isojärvi – Synths
Tracklist:
Alliance Of Winter
Ikuisen Kuoleman Kaipuu
The Serpent King (Dumah-el)
Vengeance Of The Night Crows
Dive into the dark and atmospheric world of Deimhal, a freshly-formed Finnish black metal group, as they unleash their debut EP, "The Grand Gathering," on May 19th, 2023. Emerging from the shadows of Tuusula-Helsinki, Finland, Deimhal was meticulously crafted by Mika Tönning, a seasoned veteran known for his work with renowned underground bands such as Catamenia, Creinium, and Dawn Of Relic.
This self-released digital EP boasts a lineup of exceptionally talented musicians hailing from bands like Kalmah and Resolution 13. "The Grand Gathering" features four haunting tracks, each composed by Tönning himself, exploring the realm of black metal from raw, old-school roots to grandiose symphonic heights. Fans of Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, and Abbath will undoubtedly be captivated by Deimhal's unique symphonic black metal sound.
Expertly recorded in the band members' home studios across Finland, "The Grand Gathering" has been mixed and mastered by Joni Borodavkin (Dead Shape Figure, Embreach, End Of You), ensuring an immersive audio experience.
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XSUS, the progressive melodic death metal group from Belgrade's underground scene, are proud to announce the release of their new music video for the track "KINDRED SPIRIT". Following the success of their three self-published singles, XSUS is taking their craft to the next level with this captivating visual experience.
The "Kindred Spirit" music video showcases the dark and beautiful artistry that XSUS is known for, providing a visual interpretation that perfectly aligns with the band's intricate and heavy sound. A deep dive into the heart of progressive melodic death metal, the video is a testament to XSUS's creative vision and musical prowess.
XSUS extends heartfelt thanks to Citadela Sound Production for their stunning and dark visual interpretation, and to the genius of Luka Matkovic and Natalia Drepina Photography. Their profound understanding of metal music and masterful handling of heavy sound frequencies have resulted in a piece of art that is truly unparalleled in this realm.
Check out the "Kindred Spirit" music video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/beEo3zumQdU
If you enjoy what you see and hear, don't hesitate to subscribe to the XSUS channel and follow their musical journey.
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KRONSTADT and WITCHRITE are two bands that are not afraid to push the boundaries of their respective genres. With a sound that blends blackened hardcore, metal, and war themes, Kronstadt has been making waves in the underground scene for years. Meanwhile, Witchrite's unique mix of thrash, disbeat, and metal influences has been turning heads and mosh pits alike.
20.5.2023News WITCHRITE KRONSTADT

Now, these two powerhouse bands are teaming up for a split record that is sure to leave listeners speechless. The 12" LP features brand new tracks from both bands, showcasing their raw energy and musicianship. From the punishing riffs of Kronstadt's "Zatloukáme hřeby do rakve tohoto světa" to the blistering speed of Witchrite's "Rdzawa krew robotnika" this split record is a must-have for any fan of extreme music.
WITCHRITE brings eight uncompromising tracks that straddle the line between thrash, death metal, crust punk, and grindcore. Their metalpunk assault hits hard and fast, leaving no survivors in its wake.
Meanwhile, KRONSTADT delivers two extended compositions that blend the ferocity of hardcore punk with the bleakness of black metal. The result is a dense, overwhelming, and gloomy darkness straight from the depths of the Moravian forests.
This split record is the product of a longstanding friendship between the two bands, and their chemistry is evident in the crushing sound they've produced.
With powerful vocals, pounding drums, and shredding guitars, Kronstadt and Witchrite are proving that there is still plenty of innovation and creativity to be found in the world of metal and punk. Don't miss your chance to experience their sonic onslaught
12" Split LP pressed on 180 gram packed with a lyric sheet and set of stickers into the sleeve !
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A significant return to the metal scene is taking place as Italian cult band, GOSFORTH, breaks their 17-year hiatus. Partnering with Underground Kvlt Records, the new sub-label of Odium Records, GOSFORTH is back and stronger than ever with their upcoming album, "SCOURGE OF DARK DOMINION".
The band premiered "Funeral Lust", the second single from the album, creating a buzz amongst their fans. This captivating new track can be heard here: https://youtu.be/O79F6s0QNlo.
20.5.2023News GOSFORTH

The much-anticipated album "Scourge of Dark Dominion" will be released in June and is currently available for pre-order as a jewel case CD. Fans can place their orders at Odium Records' Bandcamp page www.odiumrecords.bandcamp.com or their webshop www.odiumrex.com/webshop
Known for spreading its unique and unholy poison since 1997, and with its members hailing from established groups such as Black Oath and The Rite, GOSFORTH promises a potent blend of their classic style and new, intriguing elements.
The tracklist for "Scourge of Dark Dominion" includes:
Ignis Daemonicus
Luciferian Gnosis
Scorge of Dark Dominion
Graced by Flames
Funeral Lust
As gods below
Legion of the Adversary
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Brace yourselves as GOSFORTH's "Scourge of Dark Dominion" stands to be a significant and unforgettable addition to 2023's heavy metal lineup.

Lexington (KY) - The exclusive premiere of the new TOMBSTALKER single has arrived, courtesy of Decibel Magazine! "Titan Warlord" is the second single from forthcoming EP AGE OF DARKNESS, and you can stream it below!

https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/05/17/track-premiere-tombstalker-titan-warlord/
The war machine known as Tombstalker stirs once again and lumbers forth to ravage the planet with new darkened hymns of chaos and bloodshed! New EP Age Of Darkness will be released on 12-inch vinyl, and cassette formats May 29 via Boris Records. The CD version will be released by Morbid Aggressor Productions.
The EP's first single, "Astral Combat," was released previously and is available at the following locations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxlVEN8iQXo
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/track/astral-combat
Age of Darkness showcases Tombstalker's maturity and evolved songwriting. Hark! On the eve of the band's 15 year anniversary a new age of darkness dawns…
Now featuring a brand new lineup, including additional lead guitar, as well as a new drummer, Tombstalker is more vicious than ever and poised to show the world the meaning of hammer-crushing death once again.
Pre-order: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-darkness
Track Listing:
1. Astral Combat
2. Titan Warlord
3. Age of Darkness
4. Final Night
Age of Darkness was recorded at Sneak Attack Studios.
Line-up:
Conqueror Horus: Vocals/Guitar
Defiler: Bass
Gruftspüre: Guitar
Contagion: Drums
Bio:
Tombstalker’s story began in 2008 in Lexington, KY when several of the founding members were still teenagers. Throughout their early days as a band they released several demos, EPs, and eventually a debut full-length in 2015. During this time they scoured the American underground circuit setting out on multiple nationwide tours as well as festival appearances cementing themselves as true warriors.
Stylistically, they forged a distinctive sound heavily steeped in Scandinavian style black death as well as d-beat crust punk; not a common combination found on American soil thus setting them apart from their peers in many respects.
Around 2017, Tombstalker entered an extended hiatus with zero activity due to lineup complications. Much doubt would be cast in the coming years as to whether they would return. That doubt has been exstinguished with Age of Darkness.
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UKC is a one-man project founded by Lukasz "Icanraz" Sarnacki and was started in 2017 in Bialystok, Poland. Lukasz is known from his work with band such as Corruption, Christ Agony, Devilish Impressions, Hermh, Abused Majesty, Virgin Snatch, Darzamat and Voidfire.

UKC is a solo project in the term's whole meaning because Lukasz is responsible for all instruments (vocals, drums, guitars, bass, keyboards), compositions, lyrics and production. The first official release was the EP "Przemijanie", released on 30 November 2022, followed by the Polish version of the first full-length album “COMING OUT” on 17 April 2023.
With a desire to break boundaries and reach different audiences, UKC prepared an English version of the debut album, “Coming Out”, which will be released digitally on 18 August 2023.
About the album, Icanraz says: “The album contains eight extensive compositions filled to the brim with emotions and very personal lyrics. It's atmospheric metal with a rock flair where stylistic boundaries seem to be non-existent. This music is aimed at people with open minds and is my absolute artistic coming out. It was the first time I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something of this magnitude."
Shortly after the release of the mini-album "Przemijanie" Lukasz received the first proposals to present UKC live. Now UKC is a one-man studio project, but a 4-person band when performing live: Icanraz on vocals and guitar, Lukasz Bielemuk on guitar, Mateusz Demaniuk on bass and Pawel Staniszczak on drums.
Track List:
1. King For A Day...
2. Fading Away
3. Uncertainty
4. Deaf Eyes
5. To The Fall
6. Why
7. Withering
8. ...Fool For A Lifetime
UKC - vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards
Music and words - UKC
Sound production, mixing and mastering - Piotr Polak
Recorded at Dobra 12 Studio (January-December 2021)
Photos - Robert Zembrzycki
SFX Make-up - kobaru.pl
Layout and logo - Dariusz 'Seeg' Barabas
Production - UKC
The Polish version of the album can be ordered here: https://lukaszicanrazsarnacki.pl/product/ukc-coming-out-limited-digipack-preorder/&nbsp;
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BALROGATH - “WE BRING CALAMITY”

Brooding and melodic with a fiery modern energy, “We Bring Calamity” kicks in the gates with the first single “Calamity.” Playful rhythms and soaring leads that will get buried in your head for days followed by powerful vocals tearing the sonic landscape to shreds make this track stand out as a powerful starting place for this release. “Of The Abyss” picks up where Calamity finishes, setting an engaging groove to headbang along with. Again the use of rhythm stands out, with an ebb and flow to the lyrics and percussion that crashes like the thunder of waves. Just when the mist clears, a powerful and familiar force gathers momentum, “Endless Lifetime of Hate” has begun. A familiar song for long-time followers of the band, finally manifested in its true form. A mighty, frantic expression of love for fantasy explodes as the final track on this crushing EP.
Get the track at the links below:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/balrogath/of-the-abyss
https://balrogath.bandcamp.com/track/of-the-abyss
Bio:
Balrogath formed in 2017 and quickly gained a following in Southern Alberta with their powerful stage presence and intricate composition. Burning the gap between death and power metal, the group takes influence from all corners of the genre, and alchemically blends those components into a sound wholly their own. With years of shows under their belt, Balrogath has only just begun their quest.
The group has been playing relentlessly since 2018 covering many venues and festivals throughout Alberta, and has shared the stage with some of Alberta’s biggest heavy indie bands, such as Mares of Thrace, No More Moments, and Black Pestilence. Balrogath’s live show is one to be remembered.
After the overwhelmingly positive reception of their debut album “Arcane Sacrifice” in 2022 Balrogath has dug deep to bring a more modern sound to their classic composition with the 2023 EP “We Bring Calamity.” The upcoming single “Calamity” is sure to impress, showing off their familiar dark melody with a striking new video to accompany.
Balrogath is:
Chris Saunders/ Warchanter – Guitar, Vocals
Gray Panchuck/ Bladesinger - Vocals
Jesse McCrank/Rhythm Warden – Drums
T.J. Riggins/Loremaster – Bass
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Utah’s CHRONIC TRIGGER is an exuberant and unyielding death metal band that was formed in 2016 and since then they have made a point of showcasing their uncanny ability to blend melody and brutality into one frantic unit of technical hardcore and progressive metal precision. Through several independent, tumultuous tours they have perfected their professional performance and established themselves as a highly driven, unique brand. Known for their unique live shows and ridiculously entertaining and engaging content, they have a new video to delight viewers with, for their single “WORD OF HATE”, which features the dangers of living in their hometown and a wild assortment of vocal styles. Bassist Adam Smith comments:
20.5.2023News CHRONIC TRIGGER

“The track Word of Hate is written to describe the many contradictions of our hometown and living as outsiders in a Mormon-run state. In this song we try our best, both lyrically and musically, to expose the incredible natural beauty and social hypocrisy of this extremely closed-minded, judgmental state.”
This single is off their upcoming album “You Can’t Dance To This” slated for a release later this year. The goal of this album is to give the listener a slight bit of insight into the chaotic minds of Chronic Trigger and the many ways you can enjoy music at its finest application while delivering a relentlessly stimulating experience.
Chronic Trigger’s lyrics come from the combined physical and emotional influences provided by vocalist Ryan Pigott. Once the music has been completed and written, Pigott embraces their schizophrenic, chaotic, melodic idea and gives it meaning. Summed up, their inspiration comes from cereal boxes and dumpster graffiti.
The band’s sound is constantly evolving. Not only due to the lack of limitations they set for themselves but also due to their ability to grow and mature throughout member changes while still satisfying the expectations of listeners and fans without straying too far from their brand.
Anyone with a hunger for unique heavy music would be deliciously satisfied with every song from this album in its own individual way. Chronic Trigger is recommended for fans of Fit for an Autopsy, Signs of the Swarm, and Cannibal Corpse.
Watch and listen to “Word of Hate” via its music video premiere on TheCirclePit https://youtu.be/qEcur_GFcOA
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OSDM beast THE GLORIOUS DEAD has launched the official music video for "HORIZONS OF ASH," the first single off the band's upcoming new album, CEMETERY PATHS.
According to the band, the song is comprised of ideas that predate the rest of the material found on Cemetery Paths. "'Horizons of Ash' is a bridge that ties the 2 eras of the band together without forsaking their past and hinting at a progression that would seep into their songwriting style moving forward. Brutality. Emotion. Memorable riffs. These are the tenants of The Glorious Dead who stand to uphold a musical style that is sick, old and always conscious of songwork that has a flow and purpose."
Decibel Magazine has posted the exclusive world premiere of the video for "Horizons of Ash." Watch it now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/05/15/track-premiere-the-glorious-dead-horizons-of-ash/
THE GLORIOUS DEAD will return this summer with its second full-length, Cemetery Paths. The follow-up to 2020's Into Lifeless Shrines sees THE GLORIOUS DEAD continue to dole out lethal amounts of relentlessly brutal, yet compositionally-minded death metal.
Bindrune Recordings will release Cemetery Paths on July 28.
Tracklist:
1) Semita Cineris
2) Horizons of Ash
3) Gag on Viscera
4) Purulent Forms
5) Daylight Graves
6) Cadaver Within
7) Malefic Sepsis
8) Dragging the Dead
9) Living Rot
10) Corpse of the King
11) Cemetery Path
12) Semita Pulveris
THE GLORIOUS DEAD is a Northern Michigan band that consists of members of other such notable acts as Pan, Feast Eternal, and Reasonable Deception. The members have gathered to revel in the cathartic release of creating death metal in the old spirit and after the positive acclaim surrounding their Into Lifeless Shrines debut full-length on Bindrune Recordings, the band spent the entirety of the pandemic creating another album worth of material with the intention of moving forward creatively, without losing sight of their core sound.
With their second full-length, Cemetery Paths, time, evolution and dedication to their old death metal influences have found the band building upon the foundation set by their debut, with more speed, doom, and melodic elements that feel like a progression while never losing sight of memorable riffs and songwriting. A lot of thought and care have gone into these songs and the band is thrilled to share their brand of filthy Northern Death Metal with those who heed the mortal yearning for the grave.
Cemetery Paths was recorded in 2022 at AV Studios in Traverse City, Michigan by Andy Vanguilder, mixed by Spenser Morris, and Mastered by Andrew DeCagna (Ironflame/Nechochwen) at Sacred Sound Studios.
THE GLORIOUS DEAD is:
TJ Humlinski - Vocals/Lead Guitar
Chris Boris - Bass/Vocals
Chris Fulton - Drums
Marty Rytkonen - Guitar
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20.5.2023News ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED-1

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One-man tech-death band ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED has released its debut EP, WOMB IN BLACK FLAME on streaming platforms. This three-song assault of brutal technical death metal was masterminded by guitarist, vocalist, and overall songwriter, Isaac Rice.
Download Womb in Black Flame at https://ashesofmomentsperished.bandcamp.com/album/womb-in-black-flame
Tracklist:
1) Delusions of Wilting Mind
2) Dichotomy of Being
3) Womb in Black Flame
Combining pummeling brutality with fast-paced technicality, Isaac set out to make ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED his vision of a melting pot of everything extreme and aggressive, yet melodic and memorable.
On his forthcoming EP entitled Womb in Black Flame, Isaac explores the darker side of the human experience, nurturing the soul for horrific eternal damnation in the form of dying and being reborn into an absence of an afterlife, a blackened abyss of absolute deprivation, left to fester for all of eternity.
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German Heavy Metal institution MYSTIC PROPHECY will release their hot awaited 12th studio album "HELLRIOT" on May 19th, 2023 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. At least with their celebrated last masterpiece "Metal Division" and chart successes in several countries (including #20 in the official Top 100 German album charts), MYSTIC PROPHECY belong to the spearhead of international Heavy Metal. They are one of the most successful acts of the genre on digital platforms and with several hundred thousand followers on Spotify. At their live shows they prove again and again that they understand Heavy Metal as a passionate ultimate fight. And with their new album "Hellriot" they pick up where they left off with "Metal Divison": Powerful concise hooks with shout-along factor, hard-hitting and monstrous sound paired with technically brilliant riffs, all refined by a powerful modern production that is second to none and makes the band so popular and unique. In short: With „Hellriot“, MYSTIC PROPHECY deliver brilliantly and make every Heavy Metal heart beating merciless faster!
Tracklist:
1. Hellriot
2. Unholy Hell
3. Demons Of The Night
4. Metal Attack
5. Paranoia
6. Revenge And Fire
7. Rising With The Storm
8. Road To Babylon
9. Azrael
10. Cross The Line
11. World On Fire
MYSTIC PROPHECY are:
R.D. Liapakis - Vocals
Markus Pohl - Guitar
Evan K - Guitar
Joey Roxx - Bass
Hanno Kerstan – Drums
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Today, Italian black metallers DEATH DIES are premiering the new video for "Lame" (Italian for "Blades") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APBCe2EADLc
The song is the second single from their new album "STREGONERIA", due out on June 2nd 2023 via Time To Kill Records.
“'Lame' is one of the first songs composed for the new album 'Stregoneria'. Musically, it picks up from our old school roots - acts such as Blasphemy, Beherit and the black metal scene of the ’80/‘90s, revisited in a modern key, obviously in the sound but also in the rhythmic aspect of the whole song.
The lyrics focus on the concept of 'words' and the destructive power they have, whether they are a dogma, a precept, a commandment or even the simple expression of an idea. Words seen as 'blades' of a knife that can be used to obtain food, as well as to kill someone for no reason. Cowardice leads to confusion among the emotional levels between those who receive and those who communicate and this is used to the detriment of the 'weaker' part. We can call it religion, prevarication, conditioning, mobbing... there is no precise identity. The only element in common is the effect they have”.
With their roots firmly planted in the scene that has supported them from the word go, DEATH DIES are ready to branch out and show the rest of the globe exactly what they’re made of.
“Stregoneria” is the sum of the influences and different musical experiences of the band members. The album is often characterized by a combination of black and speed metal riffs, intertwined with melodic openings not far from the typical sounds of the Italian and Greek occult and black metal schools. “Stregoneria” exhibits the band's majestic-yet-malevolent sound in its most powerful form yet, but raw and robust like never before. A culmination of all the hallmarks of the classic sound of DEATH DIES: thick, pulsing guitar walls and straightforward songwriting driving the point home.
The album also features a new version of the EVOL’s classic "Sorrow of the Witch”, which has been re-recorded and updated with a more refined and bombastic production.
Tracklist:
01. Argento
02. Lame
03. Riflessi di sogni meschini
04. Impero
05. Abiura l’eterno
06. Mystery forest
07. Vento d’erebo
08. Falce e corona
09. Al Shi’ra
10. Sorrow of the witch
Special Guests:
Andy “Bull” Panigada from Bulldozer: lead guitar on “Argento”
Lucho Sanchez from Blizzard Hunter: lead guitar on “Vento d’Erebo”
Simon Fèrètro from Mater A Clivis Imperat: lead guitar on “Mystery Forest”,” Abiura l’Eterno” and “Falce e Corona”
Mr. Yasuzuky from Abigail: Vocals on “Mystery Forest”
Pre orders:
https://deathdies.bandcamp.com/album/stregoneria
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/product/death-dies-stregoneri-cd-jewel-case
The band was born in 1995 from an idea of Demian De Saba and Samael Von Martin respectively drummer and guitarist/founder of the legendary Italian black metal band EVOL. The intention was to revisit the sound of the main band in order to offer something more violent, although combined with prog and folk influences.
In parallel with the activity of EVOL, in 1998 DEATH DIES released a split CD with Satanel entitled "When Death Died" via Maggot Records, and in 1997 a 7" called "The Art of Domination".
At the end of 1999 EVOL called it a day, so the musicians decided to focus on the composition of the first full-length album. Initially produced by Northern Darkness Records, "The Sound of Demons" was eventually released via "Black Tears Of Death" in 2002.
The band (which meanwhile had become a trio with the addition of Rex Tenebrae, ex EVOL) began playing live both in Italy and France, supporting acts such as Impaled Nazarene, Behemoth and Prejudice among others. In the years that followed, the band recorded two more albums: "Product of Hate" (in 2003) and "Pseudochristos" (in 2006), for BTOD and for the French label Adipocere. In 2011, with the side-project NEGATRON, the Samael and Demian released the album "Tenebre", which displayed a more ossianic and atmospheric musical direction.
In 2015 DEATH DIES came back with the album "Legione" where several songs from both their own catalogue and from EVOL's discography were duly re-recorded.
In 2022 the band switched to a five-piece line-up and began the recordings of a new full-length album entitled "Stregoneria".
Line-up:
Demian De Saba – Drums
Samael Von Martin – Guitars and backing vocals
Danjal – Bass
Der Todesking – Rhythm Guitars
Viktor Flamel – Vocals and screams
Discography:
When the Death Died/Under a Scarlet Night (Split) 1998
The Art of Domination (EP) 1999
The Sound of Demons (Full-length) 2002
Rebirth of Evil One (Compilation) 2002
Product of Hate (Full-length) 2003
PseudoChristos (Full-length) 2006
Legione (Full-length) 2015
Legione Patavina (Live DVD) 2016
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CADAVER CARNIVORE – “DEVOURING ECLIPSE OF DARKEST REALM”
Label: Heretic Impalement Records / Rumf Productions
Release date: june 1st 2023
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Bloodbath | Demiurg | Hail Of Bullets | Grisly
A landscape beyond imagination, its features formed from fused bones and shattered sanity. A place in between that clings to the dark cliffs that demarcate the ever shifting borders that enclose the kingdoms of madness and dream, chaos and silence. Hanging above the black seas of unbeing, embraced by the aeons spanning tentacles of the ageless and nameless, this is the Darkest Realm – home to the fleshless, to the children of plague and heresy, a sanctuary for the most ancient of the sleeping gods. The gates to the Citadel Of The Immortal are open and your eternity awaits…
Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm is the debut full length release from Cadaver Carnivore, the sole creation of Necrodaemon, Dimitry Krasnopeev. Taking the bones of classic death metal and infusing them with otherworldly atmosphere and the shades of forgotten mythistory, Necrodaemon has summoned into being a world of fantastical nightmares, of hungry shadows, crepuscular creatures and dwellers in the owl light. Monolithic riffs are whipped by the scouring winds of the void and arcane melodies rise from the dust of ages. From the justly titled introduction of ‘Immersion’, which draws you down into the storm blast of seething guitars and agonised vocals of ‘Dai Dark’, you become part of Cadaver Carnivore’s unnerving otherworld, compelled to walk with Necrodaemon as he leads you through his labyrinthine domain, exploring the blackest pits of the imagination. Past towering musical constructs you will ‘Descend To The Ancient One’, driven onwards by the sheer intensity and ghoulish grandeur of the unfurling songs. With each new midnight tale Necrodaemon reveals himself to be a master of the deathly arts, a supremely accomplished sorcerer of savagery whose understanding of the genre runs deep. Songs like ‘Citadel Of The Immortal’ are unquestionable in their death metal magnificence and Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm is staggering in its enveloping power and inspired completeness.
Enshrouded in the majestic, macabre artwork of Nestor Povarnin (Ciemra, Derelict, Gosudar), Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm will be released on physical formats by Heretic Impalement Records and digitally by RUMF Productions on June 1st. Fans of true death metal, in its most atmospheric and enthralling form, will embrace this new entity of the extreme and hold the malformed beast that is Cadaver Carnivore – many teeth and all – in a death grip bordering on obsession. When the gates are opened do not hesitate to step across the threshold and wander amongst the chill shades of the Darkest Realm.
Line-up:
Dimitry ‘Necrodaemon’ Krasnopeev - All instruments, lyrics, mixing and mastering
*vocals on Devouring Eclipse Of Darkest Realm performed by Andrey ‘Zubr’ Raevskiy
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DOOMCULT – “ FAILURE OF LIFE”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
Release Date: March 17, 2023
Format: Digital, CD, Cassette
Genre: Doom Death
Country: Netherlands
Line-up:
J.G. Arts (Instruments)
Rens van Herpt (Vocals)
Tracklist:
Fall
Serpent
Align
Genesis undone
Failure
Prophecy
The Final ride of Death
Immerse yourself in the abyss of despair with Doomcult's latest album, "Failure of Life", slated for release on March 17, 2023, under the Kvlt und Kaos Productions label. Hailing from the Netherlands, this doom-death metal group has crafted an hour-long journey into the bleak landscapes of doom, masterfully blending traditional doom influences with elements of 90s doom/death, funeral, and sludge.
"Failure of Life" is an exploration of eerie atmospheres, plodding drums, and sick melodies, all complemented by the intense screaming of J.G. Arts and Rens van Herpt. Arts, also known for his contributions to doom-metal band White Mare, takes his skill to new heights, with additional contributions from guests Willem Verachtert and Harm Neervens.
This seven-track album, featuring tracks such as "Fall", "Serpent", "Align", and "The Final ride of Death", is a testament to Doomcult's dedication to their craft and a significant addition to their discography. The album's artwork, created by Unexpected Specter, adds an extra layer of depth to this audial experience.
Fans of bands like Paradise Lost, Candlemass, and Saturnus will find themselves at home in the brooding, melancholic soundscapes of "Failure of Life". Hailed as "striking some serious gold" by Chris Hawkins of doom-metal.com, this album is a must-listen for any doom-metal enthusiast.
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Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the debut album from New Jersey's Extreme Metal beasts WORLD EATER. AN INSIDIOUS REMEDY is up now for pre-order and will be released June 16th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of :Aeon, Bloodbath, Bolt Thrower, Deicide, Druid Lord, Entombed, Gatecreeper, Novembers Doom and Paradise Lost
Hailing from New Jersey, this quintet brings together elements of Death, Doom, and Thrash to create a bludgeoning, percussive, yet atmospheric take on Extreme Metal. An Insidious Remedy unleashes ten distinctive tracks showcasing raw performances of muscular riffs, air-tight drumming and weighty vocals, enveloping the listener in controlled chaos and devastation.
Pre-order the CD at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/world-eater-an-insidious-remedy-cd
Pre-order the digital album at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/an-insidious-remedy
Listen to the single "In Becoming God" at www.youtube.com/watch?v=URD1h6dgtYE
Track listing:
1. Insidious Remedy
2. In Becoming God
3. Moonslayer
4. Gardener Of Men
5. Scourge
6. Uroboros
7. Ascend, The Iron Moon
8. Rend The Earth, Asunder
9. Zealotry
10. The Immaculate Calamity
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Italian black-death metal punks THE END OF SIX THOUSAND YEARS have been mostly dormant since 2012's "Perpetuum", but have now come out of their long hibernation. The band returns with a new self-titled EP, which is slated for release via Hypershape Records on May 18th 2023.
Today, No Clean Singing is hosting the official premiere of "THE END OF SIX THOUSAND YEARS". Stream the EP at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/15/an-ncs-ep-premiere-and-a-review-the-end-of-six-thousand-years-self-titled/
The Italian black-death metal punks have crafted a release that will hit both hard and direct as well as challenge the listeners with its rich detail and enormous atmosphere. Extreme, yet diverse. Intense, captivating and simply brooding in every form!
The EP marks a new era for a band that has proven to continue to make music of the highest quality despite facing many challenges and line-up changes along the way.
Encompassing elements of black-death metal, post rock, dark punk and more and shrouded under a veil of bleakness, THE END OF SIX THOUSAND YEARS casts its spell and captures an atmosphere that is raw, otherworldly, and ultimately tragic.
Tracklist:
01. Collider
02. Endbearer
03. Voidwalker
04. The Man Who Loves to Hurt Himself (Today Is The Day cover)
THE END OF SIX THOUSAND YEARS was formed in 2004 as a five-piece scattered all over Italy.
After releasing a 3-song demo in 2005 and a split with the American act Embrace The End in 2006, T.E.O.S.T.Y. quickly gain a cult status in the underground scene publishing "Isolation" (2008), flawlessly blending Swedish death metal, black metal, crust and post rock influences.
In 2012 the band released the second effort, "Perpetuum", which displayed a darker and more atmospheric approach to their trademark sound.
From the following year, the band limited their activities until entering a hiatus that would last for about a decade.
In 2020 the band slowly started over with a new line-up consisting of 3 founding members (Nicola, Matteo and Luca) with the addition of Michele Basso (Viscera///, Formalist, Hypershape Records) and Gianmaria Mustillo (Hierophant, Carnero, Abaton) both taking care of the vacant guitar duties.
The revamped line up brings forth a new EP consisting of 3 brand new songs as well as a cover of the influential American noise band Today Is The Day.
T.E.O.S.T.Y.'s latest opus sounds rawer, more aggressive and dissonant than ever. The mixing process was handled by Gabriele Gramaglia (Cosmic Putrefaction) making sure those bleak, discordant slabs of punk-infused black/death metal would be as punishing as possible.
During their various runs across Europe T.E.O.S.T.Y. shared the stage with The Ocean, Cursed, Mouth of the Architect, Dead To Fall and Martyr AD, among many others.
Current line-up:
Nicola Donà - Vocals
Gianmaria Mustillo - Guitars
Michele Basso - Guitars
Luca Dalù - Bass
Matteo Borzini - Drums
Discography:
Demo (2005, Self Released)
Split w/ Embrace The End (2006, Still Life Records)
Isolation (2008, Still Life Records)
Perpetuum (2012, Self Released)
EP (2023, Hypershape Records)
https://www.hypershaperecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hypershaperecords
https://www.facebook.com/theendofsixthousandyears/

WESELE – “FINE DE SIÈCLE”
20.5.2023News WESELE

Release Date: May 15th, 2023
Label: Underground Kvlt Records
Format: CD, digital
Genre: Atmospheric/depressive post-black metal
Country: Poland
Line-up:
Rafal Chruscicki
Tracklist:
1. Dom
2. Klątwa
3. Człowiek
4. Pustka
5. Wieczność
6. Studnia
Polish solo project WESELE is making waves in the atmospheric/depressive post-black metal scene with their unique sound, and Underground Kvlt Records is excited to collaborate with them on the release of their upcoming album "Fine de siècle." The album promises to be a powerful and personal expression of the artist, Rafal Chruscicki, and a departure from the norm.
The first single from the album, "Pustka," is a hauntingly beautiful and introspective track, accompanied by a visually stunning video that perfectly complements the music.
Pre-orders for "Fine de siècle" are now available on Bandcamp and Odium Rex's webshop, and the album promises to be a must-have for fans of atmospheric/depressive post-black metal.
Watch the video for "Pustka" on YouTube and experience the artistic vision of WESELE: https://youtu.be/ktIuUvXJZgY
Pre-order "Fin de siècle" on Bandcamp: https://odiumrecords.bandcamp.com or on Odium Rex's webshop: https://odiumrex.com/webshop
www.facebook.com/weseleblackmetal

Pioneering Swiss extreme death metal band, ALL LIFE ENDS, is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated album, "MISCREATION", set for release on 09 June 2023 via Black Sunset/MDD Records.
Mixed and mastered by the revered Dan Swanö, "Miscreation" is expected to deliver a sonic whirlwind of uncompromising death metal, underpinned with technical and traditional influences, melodic sections, and sophisticated guitar solos. The album promises a visceral journey for fans of the genre.
To whet the appetite of their devoted fan base, ALL LIFE ENDS has released a lyric video for "Pandemonic", a standout track from the forthcoming album. The video is available now on YouTube and offers an enticing preview of the raw power and intricate musicianship that defines "Miscreation".
Watch the "Pandemonic" Lyric Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-fQ4149YnY
The album will be premiered at a record release show taking place on 02 June 2023 at the renowned Gaswerk in Winterthur, promising an unforgettable night of live music for those fortunate enough to attend.
The band’s newest offering, "Miscreation", features nine tracks, each a testament to the band’s ability to fuse raw, aggressive energy with technical skill and melodic nuances.
20.5.2023News ALL LIFE ENDS

"Miscreation" Tracklist:
The Silent End Of A Bastard Breed
Gardens Of Imperfection
The Dreamless Void
Miscreation
Extinction Hours
Pandemonic
Novas Womb
Crawling Existence
Thanatos
Fans can pre-order "Miscreation" now via MDD Records or Amazon at the following links:
Album Pre-orders:
http://mdd-records.de/ale
https://amzn.to/3LOwUAJ
www.alllifeends.com
https://fb.com/alllifeendsofficial/

Chilean melodic doom metallers WOODEN VEINS will be releasing their new album, "IMPLODING WAVES", on June 23rd 2023 via Ardua Music.
Today, No Clean Singing is hosting the official premiere of the album track "Ganymede". Watch the video https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/12/an-ncs-video-premiere-wooden-veins-ganymede/
WOODEN VEINS, formed by Chilean musicians mostly based in European countries, engages in classic melodic doom metal, combining it with progressive and gothic elements, exploring even further as they bring more heaviness and even some latin flavour into their sound.
“In Finitude”, their debut album (The Vinyl Division), released in 2021, got an excellent response from the media, ranking the album in many lists as one of the best of 2021, in specialised press and was even nominated for the best Metal Album in the Premios Pulsar Chile, the biggest Music Award for Chilean Music.
Now WOODEN VEINS present us their second album “Imploding Waves”, a more complex and refined work. This time the Chileans took a more progressive approach, expanding their stylistic boundaries, mixing darker, heavier and faster passages into their distinctive melodic and atmospheric elements.
“It’s about dreams, death and change, the mixture of these elements and their manifestation in ourselves and the world around us.”
“Imploding Waves” was recorded in Chile, Czech Republic, Spain and Germany, between July and October 2022.
The album was mixed by Juan Escobar at Vultura Studio in Plzen, CZ and mastered by Sebastian Puente at Audiocustom, CL.
The artwork is once again by French artist Valnoir from Metastazis.
20.5.2023News WOODEN VEINS

Tracklist:
01 - Dreamside Death
02 - Tearing Seas
03 - The Dreamer
04 - L´apell du Vide
05 - Skies
06 - Ganymede
07 - Kaimerah
08 - Broken World
09 - Vuelavá
10 - Calling
Line-up:
Javier Cerda - Vocals
Juan Escobar - Guitar
Eduardo Poblete - Keys
Juan Diaz - Bass
Alberto Atalah - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArduaMusicLabel
https://www.facebook.com/woodenveinsband

CRÈME FLESH – “CASABLUMPKIN”
20.5.2023News Crème Flesh

Label: Comatose Music
Release date: may 5th 2023
Genre: Slam/Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Malignancy | Engutturalment Cephaloslamectomy
Welcome my friends to the show that hasn’t ended yet; the carnival bizarre that is the absurd and ugly human race. Steeped in horror we flail our way through life, tripping over the suppurating entrails of our sins and mistakes – pausing to attempt copulation with the stinking mess because, well, why not? Watching cartoons while the world burns, blocking our arteries with excess fat while children starve, shrugging with helpless, witless disinterest in the face of plague and poverty and yet exploring every possible degrading perversion with fevered imagination, boundless enthusiasm and relentless ingenuity. All hail mankind! The sniggering, autoerotic asphyxiating, anally obsessed, callously savage primate guardians of the earth!
Rarely have absurdity and brutality been as utterly entwined, hilarity and horror so successfully conjoined as in the twisted embrace of Canada’s Crème Flesh. With their debut album, the ludicrously titled Casablumpkin – a name that will bring a smile to the faces of fans of FX’s Archer adult animated sitcom – the Ontario slammers have adorned their organ-rupturing brutal death metal madness with farcical humour and preposterous wordplay. It’s a disorientating juxtaposition as irreverent intros slide into some of the most punishing slams, mutated riffs and monstrous vocals imaginable. Like serial killers in fancy dress or the undead in drag, these songs are out for blood despite their trappings of jollity. ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Cervix’ has a license to dissect, destroy and decimate anyone and everything that far outstrips 007’s simple permission to pull the plug on enemies of the state, while ‘From Russia With AIDS’ is a gurgling grotesquery of diseased death, armed with riffs to flatten cities. Behind Casablumpkin’s red nose and painted smile lurks some serious savagery and merciless, murderous intent. Crème Flesh are the reason people are scared of clowns.
Backed by the power of Comatose Music – the standard by which all bludgeoning music is judged - Crème Flesh will unleash the bawdy brutality of Casablumpkin on May 5th. The eleven tracks of cackling carnage come adorned in sepia toned artwork that blends an explicit depiction of the album’s title with some world weary mockery of the iconic film it alludes to. Casablumpkin is the ultimate invitation to smile while you’re killing, so sharpen those knives and get ready for the party to start.
Line-up:
Matt Hilden - Vocals
Rory Kennedy - Bass
Sophokles Theodoru - Guitar
Allen L - Drums
www.comatosemusic.com
www.facebook.com/Cremeflesh

We’re very proud too announce that East Coast one-man psychedelic bestial death metal force VILE RITUAL will finally emerge from the bowels of hades with its skull-crushing debut full-length album, "CAVERNS OF OCCULTIC HATRED".
20.5.2023News VILE RITUAL

On the forty-minute, eight-track death-torn abomination, Vile Ritual merges the primeval violence of bands like Archgoat and Von with the technical and compositional unpredictability of progressive and atmospheric-leaning death metal bands like The Chasm, Timeghoul, Incantation, Infester and Demilich to conjure a mind-devouring hallucination of mutated, dark and occult death metal carnage.
The crushing album has been anticipated by No Clean Singing who in introducing the track “Living Hell” have remarked how “a truly hellish and assaulting experience” that “throws the listener into a living hell, though there’s something ebullient and exultant about these demonic revels. And yes, in a way it’s psychedelic — as well as psychotic.“ - you can check out the feature and the song https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/12/an-ncs-premiere-vile-ritual-living-hell/
In a way not dissimilar to what we've seen done by bands like Antediluvian, Howls of Ebb, or Chaos Echoes, Vile Ritual's aim with "Caverns of Occultic Hatred" is that of prying the listener's mind open with violence, expanding it to the dissolution of consciousness and using alchemical, ritualistic and esoteric orchestrations to create a trance-like state that renders the listener trapped and disoriented into a hideous sonic delusion, to be bludgeoned mercilessly with the carnage of the barbaric blackened death metal that shapes the other half of its darkened, gruesome soul. A record shrouded in shapeshifting ambivalence, "Caverns of Occultic Hatred" is a horrific and disembodied descent into the madness and chaos of primeval impulses, insanity, and of the dissolution of reality via total sensorial and auditory annihilation.
Caverns of Occultic Hatred" is scheduled for a June 16 2023 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital formats.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
http://sentientruin.com/releases/vile-ritual-caverns-of-occultic-hatred
http://sentientruin.com/bands#/vile-ritual

Florida death metallers INHUMAN CONDITION have revealed the details of their new EP, entitled “PANIC PRAYER”. This marks the group’s third release since their formation in early 2021.
Set for a July 21st release on Listenable Insanity Records, “Panic Prayer” features three new original compositions, 4 live songs, and a smashing cover of the Blue Oyster Cult classic hit “Godzilla”. With members of Obituary, Deicide, and Venom Inc, the trio is no stranger to extreme music, blending a mix of groovy death metal and thrash, with a pinch of hardcore.
The group have once again enlisted the help of art-extraordinaire Dan “Babe Ruth” Goldsworthy (Cradle Of Filth, Accept, Hakan, Alestorm) for the cover art for the EP. Goldsworthy’s third album cover for the band features the bands “unofficial mascot”, sometimes referred to as “the Rat God”, who was on the group’s 2021 debut “Rat°God”, as well as 2022’s follow-up album “Fearsick”.
Kling says: “When you are face to face with the crushing weight of darkness, what will you reach for? Your wits? Your talisman given to you by an old family member? Or will you embrace the end? This thought will run through everyone’s mind. How you handle that moment is individualistic at best.
Believe me, it’s coming. Let’s see your panic prayer.”
20.5.2023News Inhuman Condition

Panic Prayer track-listing:
1. Civilized Holocaust
2. Final Credits
3. Panic Prayer
4. Godzilla
5. The Mold Testament (live)
6. Recycled Hate (live)
7. Euphoriphobia (live)
8. The Neck Step (live)
“Panic Prayer” will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette tape, as well as a unique box set. Preorders for the album, as well as the first single/video will be released June 2nd at https://inhumancondition.bandcamp.com/album/fearsickhttps://inhumancondition.bandcamp.com/album/fearsick
The production for the album was done at Smoke & Mirrors Productions in Spring Hill, Florida, with Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg mixing and mastering respectively. The live songs were recorded on their 2022 summer US tour with Deicide.
Inhuman Condition is:
Jeramie Kling - Vocals/Drums
Terry Butler- Bass
Taylor Nordberg - Guitar
www.facebook.com/inhumanconditionband

NEWS 13.5.2023

Auch das gespenstische und schaurig-schöne Video zu "CURSE OF KWÁNYEP" aus XALPENs aktuellem, gleichnamigen Album ist erschienen. Eine Geschichte über die Ausbeutung von Menschen, die in den Augen der Mächtigen als weniger wertvoll gelten. Es ist mehr als ein Musikvideo - es ist ein Zeugnis für die Unverwüstlichkeit und den Mut der Menschen in Feuerland und die Gräueltaten, die sie vor langer Zeit ertragen mussten.
XALPEN sagen:
"Wir möchten ein paar Worte zu dieser ersten offiziellen Filmarbeit sagen, die in den Händen von Pedro López und seinem Team lag. In diesem Video wollten wir die tragische Vergangenheit der ethnischen Gruppen des Südens zwischen Völkermord und kultureller Auslöschung nachempfinden, indem wir die Umstände und Aspekte der alten Mythen und Legenden dieses fernen Ortes in die Dreharbeiten haben einfließen lassen."
Hier geht es zum Video: https://youtu.be/y9X7sqdi5UA

VALOSTA VARJOON – “BOARISCH GRATTLIG”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 23.06.2023
Nach dem 2021 erschienenen Album „Das Flammenmeer“ melden sich die Bayern VALOSTA VARJOON nun mit dem nächsten Release namens „Boarisch Grattlig“ zurück.
Das Projekt geht nun in eine etwas rocklastigere Schiene als auf dem Vorgänger „Das Flammenmeer“ das meist noch die Einflüsse vom typischen melodischen Black Metal aus Finnland aufnahm. Die Songs sind hauptsächlich auf deutsch oder im bayrischen Dialekt gehalten und handeln meist von Alkohol, Sex, Menschenhass und Mythen/Sagen aus der oberpfälzer Region.
Der Opener „Beervaria“ ist eine Liebeshymne wie es der Name schon sagt an Heimat und Bier. Mit BMATW folgt der einzige englische Song und der kürzeste Song auf dieser Platte und sollte ein Mittelfinger an alle Menschen sein. Mit „Der Hammerwurf“ folgt ein Song über einer Sage aus Neumarkt, der an die alten Alben und dem melodischen Sound der alten Tage erinnert.
Mit „Boarisch Grattlig“ folgt der Titletrack, wie der Name schon sagt (Bayrisch Asozial) geht es dort um Alkohol und asoziales Verhalten.
Mit einem gesellschaftskritischen Song namens „In dieser Welt“ kommt erneut ein melodisches Stück das für viel Abwechslung im Album zwischen melodischen Black Metal und einer Art „Black´n´Roll“ führt. Bei „Bierdimpfl“ befasst sich V.V. textlich mit einem Selbstversuch in der Pandemiezeit die kläglich scheiterte, wie man am Ende des Songs auch durch einen eingefügtes Sample, welches er wahrscheinlich selbst aufgenommen hatte, hören kann. Bei „Die Nacht Der Lust“ ist weniger die Melodie im Vordergrund sondern eher der Rock´n´Roll, so handelt dieser Song auch von „Sex,Drugs,Rock´n´Roll“. Ein weiteres Sample lässt erahnen worum dieser Song geht.
Zu guter letzt folgt der Song „Der Arme Ritter“, der erneut melodisch und am Ende sogar melancholisch das Album abrundet. Im Großen und Ganzen ist das Album abwechslungsreich und hat für jeden Liebhaber des (Black-)Metal und Punk etwas dabei. Ein musikalischer Lust-Macher für den Sommer, für die Biergarten-Saison und für das Bierchen beim Grillen, das ist „Boarisch Grattlig“ von VALOSTA VARJOON.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/ValostaV

Nach der Veröffentlichung ihres brandneuen Albums "ELECTRO-CUTE" vor nur einer Woche melden sich PAINKILLER PARTY mit einem neuen Musikvideo zurück! Und dieses Mal sind sie nicht allein.
"A good party starts once the idiots are gone" zeigt die Band auf dem Weg zu einer Party. Als sie fröhlich eintreten, finden sie allerdings nur Schaufensterpuppen um sich herum. "Die Schaufensterpuppen repräsentieren die durchschnittliche deutsche Langfresse", sagt Growlerin und Keyboarderin Josefine. "Keine Emotionen, kein Spaß." Doch nicht nur PAINKILLER PARTY fühlen sich einsam - im Video sind auch Musiker der Punk-Bands SICK OF SOCIETY und KULTURROTZE zu Gast, ebenso wie das Synth-Wave-Duo PAULINA PANK.
"Es geht nur darum, mit den richtigen Leuten zusammen zu sein", so Multiinstrumentalist Noel weiter. "Man kann einfach nicht glücklich sein, wenn die Welt um einen herum nicht passt. Und selbst wenn die Welt um dich herum nicht passt, ist es immer noch besser, mit coolen und gleichgesinnten Leuten zusammen zu sein, mit denen man Spaß haben kann!" Und die musikalischen Gäste auf der Party passen auf jeden Fall!
Zwischen Irokesen, bunten Haaren und Luftballons werden Freundschaften geschlossen, und wie könnte es eine PAINKILLER PARTY sein, wenn eine Party nicht auch ein Happy End hätte... um es wörtlich zu nehmen.
Erheben wir also unsere alkoholfreien Getränke mit extra Zucker auf neue Freundschaften und eine tolle Einhornparty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfbTerax6Xk

UNCAVED – „DOGMATORRAISTES“
Die Schweizer Death Metal Band UNCAVED veröffentlicht am 9. August 2023 ihr vernichtendes Debütalbum!
Wenn man sich eine gehörige Ladung Kick-ass Gitarren-riffs kombiniert mit einer Vielfalt an polyphonen Gesangs Arrangements geben will, die in einem modernen sowie auch traditionellen Oldschool Death Metal Sound glänzen, sind UNCAVED definitiv unumgänglich!
Die Gruppenmitglieder Simon Frederik Piringer (v), Félicien Burkard (b/v), Samuel Wiederkehr (g), Ralph P. Huber (g) und Gregor Bucher (d) ziehen aus der Schweiz los, um Headbanger, die sich mit Themen wie Selbsterleuchtung, sozialen Konzepten, konstruktiver Philosophie aber auch religiösen Angelegenheiten befassen, in die ganze Welt zu schmettern.
Dogmatorraistes ist ein alt-griechischer Neologismus, den Uncaved perfekt in Form von einer Mischung aus Oldschool Death Metal, unkonventionellen Songstrukturen, einer Vielfalt an Schlagzeug Grooves und Gesang Sounds in die Gehörgänge ihrer Zuhörer brettern. Das Album präsentiert verschiedenste Formen von brutalem Metal, der einfach Arsch tritt und ist ein absolutes “Muss” für die Playlist eines jeden Metal Fans.
https://www.facebook.com/uncavedofficial/

TORTURED – “GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MONSTROSITY”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: July 7th 2023
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Disavowed | Stabbing | Flesh Hoarder | Beheaded
Stitched and spliced, fused and bound, a construct of manipulated organic growth and twisted architectural ingenuity. Drawn from a vat of pain, there is nothing within your agonised shell but an obscene strength and raging, perverse appetite. With no controlling conscience or moral guidance – you are too dangerous to be allowed to live, yet too impossibly fascinating to destroy. So here you are, in your gore-soaked paradise prison, wading through the carnage of your discarded projects. You breed them, feed them, dissect them and rebuild them; following in your father’s footsteps. You break them, consume them, pulverize and shatter them, before they join the rotting collection of offal, swaying gently from their hooks. And your father watches you through his electric eye, his imperfect son, his beloved creature, his genetically engineered monstrosity.
If the malicious beast that is brutal death metal could be strapped to an operating table, if its essence could be extracted like spinal fluid with a long, cruel needle, then within that viscous, poisonous fluid you would find the sound of Tortured. This international assembly of elite exponents of the brutal arts have defined the rotten soul of death metal’s darkest offspring. It has been a long wait since 2020s The Limb Collector EP first hinted at what Tortured were capable of with its short, sharp shock of violence, but every second of those intervening years has been justified by the arrival of their full length debut. Genetically Engineered Monstrosity is an absolutely electrifying, breathtaking, bludgeoning assault. The gloriously grotesque riffs are carved from your flesh by the six string scalpel of Oscar Ortega (Cystectomy, Strappado etc) while the blast beats rain down like hammers to the skull and ghastly, inhuman vocals vomit from the abyss. The relentless, remorseless ‘Human Bait’ is deaf to all pleas for mercy, while the crushing pressure of ‘Boiled To Death’ will see internal organs exploding from every orifice. To the last devastating notes of ‘Gruesome Chastisement’ Genetically Engineered Monstrosity is utter nirvana for those hopelessly addicted to the bloody and battering sounds of extreme death. This is a master class in absolute bone breaking brutality.
Mixed and mastered by Alexander Borovykh at Tsun Tsun Productions (Aborted Fetus, Insect Inside, Kraanium etc) Genetically Engineered Monstrosity hits hard, with unfathomable levels of power; when Comatose Music set this killer loose on July 7th the levels of destruction will be overwhelming. Housed in the grim and grisly artwork of scene legend Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Houwitser etc) Tortured’s debut album is going to be adored by gore hounds and blood junkies in every unsanitary underground dungeon the world over. This is unflinching, undiluted, ultraviolent brutal death metal – accept no imitations.
Line-up:
Flo - Vocals
Alex - Bass
Oscar - Guitar
Frank - Drums
www.comatosemusic.com
www.facebook.com/torturedband/

Prepare to be whisked away to a bleak world that is recovering from a devastating cataclysm in the latest album from Canada’s VORTEX. “THE FUTURE REMAINS IN OBLIVION” is the third concept album from the band which takes great pride in weaving cinematic stories set to orchestral melodic death metal. Scenes of war and survival are punctuated with harrowing strings, technical riffs, and guttural and black metal vocals. The second single “The Walls” is the fourth chapter in this eight-track sojourn and the band is eager to explain this part of the story:
“Our Fool got all sorts of people to believe and follow him. They’ve put everything they’ve got into building a secret small city that is protected by reinforced walls and an arsenal. Inside these walls, they have everything they need to survive any cataclysm and its aftermath. Although it is fast and aggressive, ‘The Walls’ is the catchiest song on our new album. Its verses have a strong orchestral melody underlying black metal riffing and vocals to create a unique feel.”
According to the band, the choruses have some of their best orchestral writing with its predominant violin melody supporting powerful layers of guttural vocals. “The Walls” has one of the best solos of the album, technical with lots of feel and melody.
Listen to “The Walls” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/10/an-ncs-premiere-vortex-the-walls/
Vortex is comprised of seasoned musicians with an abundance of studio and live experience, and with an offer to join a label, they decided to band together to create music that would have dynamics and a strong melodic side while retaining the essence of what death metal is.
Recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Lorna Shore, and Dimmu Borgir, “The Future Remains In Oblivion” is due out June 9th, 2023.
13.5.2023 News VORTEX

Digital (Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music) - https://linktr.ee/vortexband
Music Video - First Blood - https://youtu.be/Wd-yfIfRRzQ
Track Listing:
1. From The Sun (5:24)
2. Downfall (4:11)
3. The Fool (3:13)
4. The Walls (4:32)
5. Our Possible End (4:23)
6. First Blood (4:29)
7. The Future Remains In Oblivion (4:50)
8. When No More Words Will Be Heard (5:22)
Album Length: 36:29
https://vortex.band/
https://www.facebook.com/vortex.band.ca

LEGACY OF BRUTALITY – “TRAVELERS TO NOWHERE”
Label: Abstract Emotions
Release Date: 19th May 2023
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Spain
Line-up:
Simón García (Vocals)
Borja Suárez (Guitars)
Jaime Méndez "Yoye" (Guitars)
Gonzalo González "Lalo" (Bass)
Javier Fernández "Pity" (Drums)
Tracklist:
I. Travellers to nowhere
II. Crimson Dawn
III. Bringers of the storm
IV. The druid
V. After the forests have burned
Embark on a journey through the realms of Death Metal with Legacy of Brutality's latest album, "Travelers to Nowhere." Formed in 2006 in the Asturian village of Puerto de Vega, Legacy of Brutality has unleashed a series of powerful releases, earning accolades and gaining international recognition.
Their upcoming release, "Travelers to Nowhere," will be available in May through Abstract Emotions label on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital formats. Featuring the stunning artwork of South Korean artist Vhan Artworks & Printing, this album captures the band's relentless intensity and signature sound.
Having previously won the W.O.A. Metal Battle 2016 in Spain and represented the country at the international finals, Legacy of Brutality is no stranger to the spotlight. As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare to witness the unstoppable force of Legacy of Brutality as they unleash their fierce new album upon the world.
"Travelers to Nowhere" is a testament to the band's dedication and passion for their craft, recorded in Puerto de Vega and featuring the immense talents. Don't miss this epic sonic assault on your senses.
https://www.facebook.com/abstractemotions1995/
https://abstractemotions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BandLOB/

ALL LIFE ENDS – “MISCREATION”
Release: 09. June 2023
ALL LIFE ENDS from switzerland, founded in 2006, have always offered their listeners a mixture of pure, heavy, old-school death with influences of modern extreme metal and have since inspired metalheads who love uncompromising death metal with technical but also traditional influences with melodic parts and sophisticated guitar solos.
With a brute sound and extremely impressive artwork, "Miscreation", which was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, promises to be a real highlight for fans of the genre.
https://www.alllifeends.com/
https://www.facebook.com/alllifeendsofficial/

German black metal punks RANĂ will be releasing their new album, "RICHTFEUER", on June 16th 2023 via Breath Sun Bone Blood, making it the band's debut to the label.
Today, No Clean Singing is premiering the album's first single, "Läutern", at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/11/an-ncs-premiere-rana-lautern/
With "Richtfeuer“ RANĂ returns at full force in collaboration with Breath Sun Bone Blood with their second full length album. The album’s title "Richtfeuer" translates to “Leading Fire” or “Beacon”, and that is exactly what this album does…. Leads us into the burning down of this world with the hope of building a better one.
Four tracks of raging black metal punctuated with elements of d-beat driven neo-crust, chanted atmospheres, and mournfully oppressive doom, laced with melancholic guitar themes and vocal desperation.
Starting with the devastating and crushing power of the 11 minute opener "Läutern", RANĂ sets the course for the coming 40 minute despair riddled assault. "Flamura", the second track sets the tone with a more d-beat blackened crust tone which quickly deteriorates into furious blast beats… Desperation and urgency creating a feeling of relentless anxiety. The third track "Richtfeuer" opens with chanted vocals and mournful picked guitars that devolve into slabs of doom thrown at the listener, with heartbreaking melodic lines supported and then obliterated by black buzz. "Our Smouldering Grief / Im Brand", the album's final chapter (the first half also appeared on 2022’s "Black Metal Rainbows" Compilation) features melancholic guitar lines weaving in and out of hope and despair. Between life and death. The second half of the closing aural assault, “Im Brand", leaves the listener in a pile of ash and rubble, tripping over the remnants of the world and frameworks this album wishes to destroy. And deeply ingrained in the gut-wrenching grief of this album is a hopeless call to arms. A futile attempt to strive and rebel to find a crack in the circle…. And to find solace in potentially failing in the process, only to rise again, burning.
Beautiful. Utterly brutal.
Antifascist Black Metal.
CD packaged in oversized A5 offset print with metallic gold, recycled natural ultra matte stock. Two sided poster and printed canvas logo patch inside.
Cassette j-card offset print with metallic gold on recycled natural ultra matte stock. Two sided poster and printed canvas logo patch included.
Tracklist:
01. Läutern
02. Flamura
03. Richtfeuer
04. Our Smouldering Grief / Im Brand
https://breathsunboneblood.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/Ranacrust

Norway's NOCTURNAL BREED is a band that has never been afraid to show its influences and wears them proudly on its sleeves, and never more so than in the track "KNIGHTS OF DENIM" which Dark Essence Records has chosen to release as a single from the upcoming album "CARRY THE BEAST".
"Knights of Denim" hits you right out of the gate, its devastating riff transporting the listener back to the glorious heyday of British Heavy Metal. Galloping Iron Maiden riffs, melodic dual guitar solos and thundering drums merge with a delicate synth work that enhances that 80’s heavy metal feeling.
Layered into the mix, and delivered with true passion and feeling, are Destroyer’s snarled, aggressive vocals, and what you get is a NOCTURNAL BREED track "par excellence" which can be streamed or downloaded from a variety of services at https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Nocturnal-Breed_Knights-of-Denim
Accompanying the "Knights of Denim" single is a lyric video by Temira de Temirin that acts as the perfect foil for the track, and which can be seen at https://youtu.be/3dJGaIbZSkQ
13.5.2023 News NOCTURNAL BREED

With Front Cover & Logo Adaption by Andrej ‘Maggot Meister’ Bartulovic & All Things Rotten., track listing for "Carry the Beast" is as follows:
1. Carry the Beast
2. Thrash Metal Hate Saw (The Last Act of Terror)
3.  Knights of Denim
4.  Salt the Wounds
5.  Atomic Cruiser
6.  Raise the Flag…And the Hordes will Follow
7.  Nosferata
8.  Lady Vampire
9.  I Ain’t Marching Anymore
10. I Felt Nothing (CD bonus track)
11. Trench Fever (CD bonus track)
12. Blitzhammer (CD bonus track)
Recorded at the Necrolab Studios and at NOCTURNAL BREED's private "Bunker Studios" "Carry the Beast" will be available in CD, Digital, Vinyl and Limited Edition Transparent Red vinyl and Cassette on the 23rd of June, and can now be pre-ordered from the following:
https://nocturnalbreedofficial.bandcamp.com/album/carry-the-beast
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
https://darkessence.indiemerch.com/
Formed in 1996 by S.A. Destroyer (aka Svartalv - ex. GEHENNA, SATYRICON) NOCTURNAL BREED was, for him, not just an homage to the Thrash, Speed and Heavy Metal waves of the 80’s, it was also an antidote against the softening of attitudes within the Metal genre, and the growing commercialisation of the Black Metal scene.
Twenty-seven years later, and now a formidable trio, age has not softened NOCTURNAL BREED in the slightest. Together, S.A. Destroyer on Vocals and Bass, T. Terror on Drums and Vocals and I. Maztor on Guitars, serve up some fearsome shredding with a large helping of outstanding old-school heavy metal, in what will be the band's seventh full-length studio album.
"Carry the Beast" reflects on a lot of those darker aspects of humanity that have crept to the forefront of society over the past 2-3 years. It is an album in which the intensity of its compositions is apparent throughout, creating a work that is so full of unbridled hate that it feels as raw as an open wound.
Recorded without the use of modern equipment "Carry the Beast", is effectively a wholehearted look back at what inspired the band and the original extreme metal scene, evoking in the listener all those emotions that come with the time-honoured traditions of Metal.
More information about NOCTURNAL BRED can be found on the band’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Thrashiac777NocturnalBreed

Today, Italian death metallers HUSQWARNAH release "LIVE AT BLOOM”. The album is a live recording from the band’s performance at the legendary Bloom club in Mezzago, Italy, on 6th December 2022, when they supported Voivod and Void Of Sleep. "Live at Bloom” is now available on all streaming platforms and on the band's official Bandcamp page at https://husqwarnah.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-bloom
Tracklist:
1. Melting Face
2. Reincarnation Of Sin
3. Death Proof
4. Ignoto1
5. Screams From The Cellar
6. Vigo
7. Lived Once Buried Twice
8. Infernal Loop
HUSQWARNAH are also pleased to officially welcome Alessio Capatti (Mexican Chili Funeral Party, Gordo, Treccani) on rhythm guitar. The band will enter the Toxic Basement Studio with producer Carlo Altobelli (Cripple Bastards, Vision Deprived, Insanity Alert) to begin recording their second full-length album before the end of the year.
Heavily inspired by 90’s death metal, HUSQWARNAH is a relentless assault of old school death metal in the vein of Asphyx, Bolt Thrower and Benediction. Formed in the outskirts of Milan, northern Italy, this vicious five-piece style is straight to the point and unapologetic, soaked in warlike aesthetic, while maintaining the emphasis on catchy songwriting and song-oriented composition.
HUSQWARNAH is:
Maurizio Caverzan (Ghostheart Nebula) - vocals
Lorenzo Corno - bass
JP Lisi (Vide, Black Rage, Cultø) - guitars
Alessio Capatti (Mexican Chili Funeral Party, Gordo, Treccani) - guitars
Riccardo Rjillo (Vertebra Atlantis) - drums
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Portuguese powerhouse BESTA release first single/video 'SECTOR PARASITA' from forthcoming album "TERRA EM DESAPEGO“
Sector Parasite is the first single to be released from the upcoming new album Terra Em Desapego by BESTA (feat. members of SINISTRO, REDEMPTUS and defunct WE ARE THE DAMNED), which will be released on August 4th via Lifeforce Records.
Without denying their roots in grindcore the band developed its sound with incorporating old school Death Metal elements and even classical Heavy Metal elements on "Terra Em Desapego“.
"Terra Em Desapego" marks the second longplayer of the Portuguese for LIFEFORCE RECORDS. On the 2019 album "Eterno Rancor", a cover of the Bad Brains was found in the last place. On the EPs released since then, the group from Lisbon has taken on tracks by Only Living Witness, Napalm Death and Devo. This fits conceivably well, because BESTA have proven to be a band that moves between death'n'grindcore, punk and hardcore.
The seven tracks of "Terra Em Desapego" are above all uncompromising and oppressive. BESTA appear direct and furious at all times, but do not miss out on variety. More melody and atmosphere than on the new album have never been. The Portuguese surprise with playful, sometimes really catchy heavy songs that still sound familiar rough and pleasingly uncomfortable. The more consciousness and metallic basis as well as the clearer production work fit in very well. BESTA continue to sound impulsive and biting, but "Terra Em Desapego" opens up a different approach to the rigorous approach of the Lisbon band. All this does not change anything about the lyrics in the Portuguese mother tongue of the musicians - of course not.
13.5.2023 News BESTA

Cover art was done by CVSPE (Arch Enemy, Uniform) and the album was produced by Miguel Tereso (Analepsy, Sinistro).
Track list
01. Olhar Seráfico
02. Veias Em Catarse
03. Patologia Profunda
04. A Colónia Dos Mentirosos
05. Sector Parasita
06. Terra De Má Memória
07. Transmissão Semântica
08. De Corpo Em Corpo (CD-only bonus track)
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Death metal mavens CORROSIVE are set to rock the world this autumn with the release of their sixth studio album, a conceptually stunning and musically daring venture, courtesy of MDD Records.
This new project, inspired by the band's iconic song "Notzucht der Hexe" from the "NOURISHED IN BLOOD" album, has evolved into an expansive narrative, aptly referred to as the "witch project". The album tells a gripping story that showcases a diverse set of characters and culminates in a dramatic, bloody showdown.
In an innovative move to bring this story to life, Corrosive has recruited a cast of talented singers to voice the different roles, much like a theatrical play. This lineup not only includes friends and acquaintances of the band, but also some of the idols and heroes who inspired them in their formative years.
Lead singer Andy will be joined by an impressive ensemble of metal icons, including Gerre from Tankard, Sabina Classen from Holy Moses, Dirk Weiss from Warpath, Eva Schmidt from Nihil, Andreas Jäger from Hyems, and Kai Wilhelm from Final Cry. There will also be a plethora of other illustrious guests making appearances in supporting roles and backing vocals. Not to be overlooked, Eiko Truckenbrodt from Final Cry lends his skills with a guest guitar solo.
Musically, this forthcoming album promises to deliver a nuanced auditory experience that is both more melodic and black metal influenced compared to Corrosive's previous work. Yet, fans need not worry – the band's signature sound remains firmly intact.
In 12 intense tracks spanning 60 minutes, Corrosive invites listeners to embark on a harrowing journey into a dark epoch. Prepare for a sonically massive and conceptually profound musical experience.
Stay tuned for this groundbreaking album that is slated to redefine the landscape of death metal this autumn.
About Corrosive:
Corrosive is a death metal band based in Marburg, Germany, known for their unique and captivating musical style. Since their inception, they have been pushing the boundaries of death metal and have amassed a loyal following around the world.
For more information, please visit Corrosive’s official Facebook https://facebook.com/corrosiveband

HYPNOTIC SCENERY was originally formed in 1991 in Havířov as a grindcore band. In 1991, Havířov was still a town in Czechoslovakia, located in the region of northern Moravia. The division of Czechoslovakia into two separate states, the Czechia and Slovakia, took place on January 1st 1993.

The name HYPNOTIC SCENERY was derived from the state or feeling a person has under the influence of hypnosis, drugs or hallucinations. The band's fateful turning point in the direction of death/doom metal was caused simply by the band's musical development. An essential change took place after a keyboardist joined the band, bringing a touch of darkness in the form of keyboards, Latin recitations and also the idea of writing lyrics in Latin in the music artwork.
After the demos "Detur" and "Crystal Curtain", HYPNOTIC SCENERY entered Barbarella recording studio located in the third largest Czech city called Ostrava in April 1995. Their first album "VACUUM" was recorded there. It contains some re-recorded tracks from both demos, but also some newer work from the then-time. The songs from demos were put on CD mainly because the quality of the first recordings was not satisfactory according to band members.
I consider "Vacuum" to be the fundamental Czech metal record of the nineties, therefore I released a digipak reissue under the logo of my label Pařát Productions in 2017, and in 2023 the time was ripe for us fans to treat ourselves to listening to "Vacuum" for the first time also from vinyl grooves.
The release date of the LP is 25.5., pre-orders are already available in Pařátshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/hypnotic-scenery-vacuum-4/

AUTREST – “ FOLLOW THE COLD PATH”
Record Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Brazil
Line-up:
Matheus Vidor – all instruments & vocals
Tracklist:
December Dusk 7:49
Follow the Cold Path 7:19
Watchtower 4:54
Time Is a River 9:00
Firelight 5:18
Pale Night 5:02
The Place Where I Belong 3:13
Weaving the serene beauty of nature with the powerful resonance of atmospheric black metal, Brazilian solo artist Matheus Vidor, known as Autrest, is set to release his debut album, "Follow the Cold Path," under Northern Silence Productions.
Originating from the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, Autrest was established in the winter of 2022. Over the next few months, Matheus meticulously crafted his debut album, encapsulating his profound connection with the wilderness in his music.
"Follow the Cold Path" transports listeners to a world of misty forests and icy peaks, each track a new journey through this ethereal landscape. The seven-track album, featuring songs such as "December Dusk," "Follow the Cold Path," and "The Place Where I Belong," encompasses an exquisite fusion of melodic riffs, haunting vocals, and atmospheric ambience. The music reflects influences from bands like Cân Bardd, Saor, Caladan Brood, Eldamar, and Elderwind.
The album will initially be available in a Collector's Edition 6-panel digipack, limited to 500 copies, and a Special Collector's Edition A5-Digipack, limited to 100 hand-numbered copies. A vinyl release will follow shortly.
Matheus Vidor, the force behind Autrest, not only composed all the tracks but also performed and recorded all the instruments, showcasing his diverse musical talents. His efforts were brought to fruition through the mixing and mastering process, which he also handled. The stunning logo and album cover were painted by Giovanni Vale, adding a touch of visual artistry to the project.
Prepare to embark on an atmospheric journey through the haunting beauty of nature with Autrest's "Follow the Cold Path."
About Autrest:
Autrest is a solo atmospheric black metal project by Brazilian musician Matheus Vidor. Rooted in the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, Autrest's music fuses the raw power of black metal with the tranquil beauty of nature, taking listeners on an introspective journey through ethereal soundscapes.
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KRE^U is not just music. KRE^U is the pursuance of the identity, culture and history of Sardinia, its ancestors and their heritage. KRE'U crafts into music the events and hard lives of an ancient lineage who faced the violent nature of Barbagia (Sardinia). KRE^U greets all the outlaws and bandits who fought, withstanded and died for their individuality and independence during the Savoy period (1720-1861).
KRE^U Black-Dark Metal old school style is epic, aggressive and rich of pathos, with plenty of rebellous and martial suggestions. A Tenores chants and lyrics strictly in ancient Sardinian language enriches the whole sound, creating unique phonetics expressively angry, evocative and polytonal, The spirit of the mighty bandits of Sardinia animate KRE^U sound and music: welcome their defiant return. A5 HARDCOVER DIGIBOOK CD + SPECIAL EDITION
Kre^u has been printed in a total of 300 copies. A premium edition: A5 Hardcover Digibook CD with 20-pages book. The special edition (limited to 30 handnumbered copies) comes with handmade cork cardboard packaging with Kre'u logo stamp and "Dustizia Mala", 12-pages book, exposing the historical causes of Sardinian banditry. Sardinian language and english. Written by Ignazio Cuga (Kre'u mastermind).
Sale points:
- A project of high cultural value;
- Faithfully sung in the langues of the ancient ancestors (nugoresu);
- A style rich of pathos, old school and epic;
- An unicum in the Black Metal scene for theme, quality and care;
- 300 copies, A5 Hardcover Digibook CD + special edition ltd. 30.
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WOUNDED NOT DEAD – “ THE ALCHEMIST”
Label: LA Riot Survivor Records
Release Date: 10-05-2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Space Death Fusion
Country: United Kingdom
Line-up:
Thiago Carvalho – Vocals, Guitars
Rimon Jaoude – Bass, Synthesizers
Adriano Ferraro – Drums
Featuring Misstiq – Keyboards, Piano
Tracklist:
The Great Illusion
Register of Embodiments
The Infinite All
The Obstacle is The Way
Lost Realm
Empty Shell
The Omega Point 1 ft. Misstiq
The Omega Point 2 ft. Misstiq
The Driving Force
Embark on an epic auditory journey with WOUNDED NOT DEAD, the pioneers of the Space Death Fusion genre, as they unleash their groundbreaking new album, "The Alchemist," out on May 10, 2023, through LA Riot Survivor Records. This London-based trio has crafted a visionary, unique, and powerful sound that takes listeners through nine explosive tracks, each one a testament to the band's immense talent and artistry.
Prepare to be enthralled by tracks like "The Obstacle is The Way," "The Omega Part 1 & 2," and "The Driving Force," showcasing the distinctive guitar work of Thiago Carvalho, the jazz-infused bass lines of Rimon Jaoude, and the exceptional drumming of Adriano Ferraro. Adding an extra dimension to this remarkable album is the renowned pianist and arranger Misstiq, who features on two of the tracks.
"The Alchemist" was expertly recorded by Wynter Prior at Sphynx Studios UK and will be available for pre-order in CD Digipack and digital formats starting April 20, 2023, at www.lariotsurvivor.com.
As WOUNDED NOT DEAD gears up to support the album with live performances across the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in their unparalleled blend of Space Death Fusion. Don't miss out on experiencing this exceptional album from one of the most innovative bands in the scene.
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13.5.2023 News KOLAC

Black Metal squadron KOLAC release the first single taken off their upcoming advance promo material scheduled for the 12th of May in collaboration with Pest Records."EPPUR SI MUOVE" visualizer video is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ptgu5xpff0
Here's what the band had to say about it: ""Eppur Si Muove" is a first glimpse into KOLAC's new promo material, as well as the full length to come. It also marks the opening of the gates to our cooperation with Pest Records that is to bear hellish fruit later on. The song itself, as its title suggests, deals with Galileo Galilei. And not just him as the track stands for all the wrongfully accused and burned at the stake in the name of science. Thus, KOLAC makes the first into the semi-conceptual record that will see many more pyres surround innocent (and otherwise) individuals."
The visualizer video, the first of its kind in KOLAC's long history, has been marvelously done by Steve Thomas-Green of Digital Media Solutions.
KOLAC line-up:
Zlorog - guitar / vocal
Grob - bass
Sirivs - drums
Omadan IX - guitar
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Just a few days ago CREST OF DARKNESS released the vinyl format of their classic album "WELCOME THE DEAD". To celebrate it, here is a lyric video of the song "CHOSEN BY THE DEVIL" realised by Brazilian designer Marcelo Silva.
Enjoy it at https://youtu.be/d9ZX5Dqghxo
In the meantime CREST OF DARKNESS are working on their next album, their ninth full-length and eleventh output, following their 2019 release, "The God Of Flesh".
Ingar's words: "We are already at a good point in writing the songs for our next work. Some songs are ready, we have recorded some parts and I have to admit that it is sounding absolute great. What is coming out is something devastating both from a compositional point of view, both for the atmospheres created and for the malice that emerges from the new compositions.
We can't wait to play these new songs on stage for you to hear".
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We’re proud to announce that Seoul-based South Korean sludge metal miserists GAWTHROP join Sentient Ruin for "DETERIORATION", a glorious torment and misery-fucked 12" vinyl compilation of the band's first two incredible demo tapes (2019's "Demo" and 2022's "Jumbo"). A wretched amplifier worshiping monstrosity of complete antihuman heaviness, the glorious release channels the hate-drenched and bottom-caving megaton DOOM of legends like Corrupted, Meth Drinker,
Nootgrush, HELL, Grief and Thorr's Hammer into six colossal slabs of pure earth-shaking, downtuned slow-crawling sonic torment that will stomp, crush and flatten the listener to death.
http://sentientruin.com/releases/gawthrop-deterioration
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We're likewise proud to announce that VACUOUS' monstrous debut mini-album "KATABASIS" will see a vinyl reissue via Sentient Ruin after its limited first pressing sold out shortly after its original 2021 release. With this release the London, UK-based death horde refined its dismal and pulverizing dark death metal sound, using influences from bands like Incantation, Immolation, and Autopsy to forge an unseen weapon of sonic terror. "Katabasis" immediately established Vacuous as a rising unholy force in UK underground extreme metal, securing the band a cult following in their home country and eventually a debut full-length release deal via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo.
Gawthrop's remastered demos compilation “Deterioration" is slated for a May 26, 2023 release on vinyl and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin, while Vacuous' “Katabasis” MLP vinyl reissue will be available worldwide starting from June 2, 2023.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Post-death metal band PANDRADOR has unveiled the second single off its upcoming sophomore album “SEIÐR”. Entitled “VALEDICTION OF EXALTED ONE”, it is now available to stream via all major digital platforms.
The band has also released a guitar playthrough video to the track, which has been premiered via the platforms below -
Nine Circles (USA): https://ninecircles.co/2023/05/09/video-premiere-pandrador-valediction-of-exalted-one-guitar-playthrough/
Metal.de (Germany): https://www.metal.de/news/pandrador-premiere-des-guitar-playthrough-videos-zu-valediction-of-exalted-one-482564/
MetalNews.pl (Poland): https://www.metalnews.pl/wideo/pandrador-premiera-playthrough-promujacy-album/
Scholomance Webzine (France): https://www.scholomance-webzine.com/2023/05/premiere-un-second-extrait-du-prochain.html
The band commented: "Valediction of Exalted One is a direct continuation of what Hvergelmir has started. The meaning of the song is not unambiguous, although those who have ever felt "unimportant" in their lives will perfectly understand every word in the lyrics. Musically speaking, it is the definition of the direction taken by us on the new album."
"Seiðr" will be the band’s second full-length album and will be released on 26 May via Pagan Records. The album is both a continuation of the well-received debut "Ov Rituals, Ov Ancestors, Ov Destiny" (self-released) and the opening of a completely new chapter.
Pandrador is a four-piece death metal band formed back in 2015. The group established their presence in the scene with the demo "Śmierć Baldura" in 2017. With each of their releases, they decided to present a different style but bound with a common extreme metal foundation. The combination of these styles is also present in the band’s lyrical themes, which use Scandinavian cultural heritage as a carrier of the stories told - both from the present and the past.
Pre-order “Seiðr”: https://tinyurl.com/3up4uvbd
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AZZIARD -"LIBER SECONDUS - EXÉGÈSE"
Release Date: April 2020
Label: Malpermesita Records – Season of Mist
Genre: Modern Black Metal
Country: France
Format: DigiSleeve CD, LP, Digital & Tape
Line-up:
ASA: Vocals
GORGEIST: Guitars
NESH: Guitars
SARNATH: Bass
KRYOS: Drums
Tracklist:
Seven Sermons to the Dead
Retrouvailles avec l’Âme
The Three Prophecies
Incantation
The Scarlet Man
Images of the Wanderer
Le Chemin de Croix
The Desert
Unveiling the mystique of existential questioning, Azziard want to promote their non-promoted release, "Liber Secondus - Exégèse". This Parisian metal ensemble has truly outdone themselves this time, concocting an opus that speaks to the soul, transcending the boundaries of mere music, and leading you on a journey into the depths of metaphysical exploration.
Released under the illustrious banner of Malpermesita Records and Season of Mist, "Exégèse" is the second installment in a riveting trilogy inspired by Carl G. Jung's Red Book. The album delves into the seven sermons to the dead, the Gnostic component of the Red Book, offering listeners an auditory exploration of our world's metaphysical framework.
Each track is a stepping-stone in this journey, starting with the existential meditation of "Seven Sermons to the Dead", and leading to the sublime introspection of "The Desert". The eight-track masterpiece is a sensory feast for black metal enthusiasts, showcasing Azziard's unique blend of atmospheric and crushing metal.
The band's lineup for the album features ASA on vocals, GORGEIST and NESH on guitars, SARNATH on bass, and KRYOS on drums. Their combined talent results in a sonically sophisticated and emotive performance that captivates listeners from the first chord to the last.
Recorded and mixed by Etienne Sarthou, renowned for his work with Deliverance and End of Mankind, and mastered at Redmount Studios by Magnus Lindberg, of Cult of Luna fame, "Exégèse" stands as an impressive testament to the band's creative prowess and commitment to the craft.
"Exégèse" is available in multiple formats including DigiSleeve CD, LP, Digital & Tape. As Metal Trenches put it, "Azziard have created a black metal masterpiece that is both crushing and atmospheric. The songwriting is top-notch, and the instrumentation is skillfully executed. Exégèse is a must-listen for fans of the genre."
Venture into the labyrinth of the mind and soul with Azziard's "Exégèse", a black metal odyssey that challenges, excites, and inspires. Allow the dark symphony to envelop you and lead you down the path of self-discovery. This isn't just an album; it's an experience. Dive into the world of Azziard's "Exégèse" today.
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Istanbul, Türkiye's extreme metal stalwarts EXNUN have released their second single "MELANCHOLY AND RAVING MADNESS OF THE ABOMINABLE TWINS" from their upcoming new album "NUTSHELL STUDIES OF UNEXPLAINED DEATH", due out June 9th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.
Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr-0eRDuYvQ
“'Melancholy And Raving Madness Of The Abominable Twins' is a song about humanity’s endless struggle before duality of the universe, struggle between its primate brain and eternal soul.
Lyrics are a free form poem independent of the vocal lines. Musically it’s a journey through the subgenres of punk and extreme metal such as metallic hardcore, grindcore and death metal".
“Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death” mixes hardcore punk’s ferocity with extreme metal’s dark, poetic complexity.
Musically it deconstructs all the basic elements of punk, hardcore, grind, death metal, noise, thrash and black metal and puts the pieces together in a nonconforming post-modern way while sound-wise staying raw and old school.
The video of the album's first single, "What's Wrong With The Lobotomy Kid?", is available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBi4DExn630
Tracklist:
1. The Diseases, and Casualties this year being 1632
2. Depascent Ballagàrraidh
3. Majör Arkana Pt.1 – The Mind
4. Melancholy And Raving Madness Of The Abominable Twins
5. Monkey Flesh Golden Leech Machinery
6. Orally Shed Ectoplasm
7. Tips For A Successful Therapeutic Exhumation
8. Vanilya Kanibal
9. What's Wrong With The Lobotomy Kid?
Lyrically this is an album about the normalization of collective insanity and how our twisted, unrealistic definition of the “normal” affects the mental health of the individuals and the society. Today the system we live in pushes us further into a soul crushing monotony and sameness filled with a horrifying suppressed anxiety. Everyday we ignore our emotions and try to meet unrealistic expectations of the society whose only fundamental value is money. We don’t know where we are, what we are and why do we live because we compleletly forgot our universal cosmic roots. Overwhelming feeling of powerlessness and desperation it creates on every individual gets us little bit closer to inhumanity everyday and since everybody is trying to act like everything is ok, everyone of us thinks “something should be wrong with me” while the only thing being wrong is living in a system which values the money and power more than love, happiness, beauty, meaning, truth and freedom.
The album takes its name from “The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death” which is a series of nineteen intricately designed dollhouse-style dioramas of actual murder scenes, created by Frances Glessner Lee (1878–1962), a pioneer in forensic science.
Lyrics of the songs are seperate poems while the actual vocal lines recorded on the album are just selected words and lines from the poems and inscrutable screams emphasizes emotion more than meaning.
The album is recorded in Istanbul by the band, mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Recording Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Pre orders:
https://exnun.bandcamp.com/album/nutshell-studies-of-unexplained-death
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/product/exnun-nutshell-studies-of-unexplained-death-cd-digipack
https://bfan.link/exnun-nutshell-studies
The foundations of EXNUN were laid by bassist and vocalist Can Temiz in 2018 as a project that blends many different genres of metal on the axis of hardcore punk and death metal. In 2019, their first album "Decomposition Of An Infant Soul" was released. The album drew a lot of attention in the Turkish local scene and was critically acclaimed by the Turkish reviewers. One of the songs from the album, "Rape of God" was chosen by the Canadian YouTube channel Banger TV viewers to be the theme song for the Banger TV show "Overkill Global" by a landslide
The band took its final form with the participation of Ozan Çam (Kozmik Yıkım) on guitars and vocals in 2019, Ersin Çağlayan (Radical Noise) on guitars and vocals in 2020, and Aberrant Engin (Burial Invocation, Diabolizer) on drums in 2021.
Discography:
Decomposition Of An Infant Soul (2019)
Line-up:
Can Temiz: Bass, Vocals, Noise
Ozan Çam: Guitars, Vocals, Noise
Ersin Çağlayan: Guitars, Vocals
Aberrant Engin: Drums
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SUPERBEAST – “ COLD BLOODED KILLING”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Format: Digital, Cassette
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
Country: Japan
Line-up:
Vocals and Drums by Valan
Guitars and Bass by Ganzz
Tracklist:
Conqueror
Servants Of Satan
Beyond Infinity
Last Conclusion
Dread of Death
Invitation To Hell
Land Of Darkness
Devil's Moan
Cold Blooded Killing
Unleash the Beast! Introducing SUPERBEAST, hailing from Japan, and their bone-crushing new release, "Cold Blooded Killing." This self-released album is the third from the Death/Thrash Metal duo, slated to grip your senses from March 31, 2023, in both digital and cassette formats.
Featuring a line-up of powerhouse musicians, SUPERBEAST is a tour-de-force, with Valan on Vocals and Drums, and Ganzz delivering killer riffs on Guitars and Bass. Their sonic assault is not for the faint of heart; it's a call to the wild side, echoing the raw energy of Vader, Belphegor, and Behemoth.
"Cold Blooded Killing" began its life in 2021 at Japan's Brutalbear Studio and was brought to completion in April 2022. The mixing and mastering wizardry took place at Emanuel Salgado's Grottemann Studio in Norway. To top it all off, the album's cover artwork is a visual feast created by Spain's Evil Raven.
In the realm of Death/Thrash Metal, SUPERBEAST is a name you won't forget. Their sound is fierce, their presence undeniable, and their latest release, "Cold Blooded Killing," is set to leave a mark in the metal scene.
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MUSKET HAWK Release 4-WAY SPLIT LP with GRIN AND BEAR IT, SIDETRACKED & UGLY
To Live a Lie Records and Unholy Anarchy Records have teamed up for a 4-way split LP of epic proportions. The album features new music from Baltimore's MUSKET HAWK, GRIN AND BEAR IT (OH), SIDETRACKED (WA), and UGLY (AZ).
Over the course of 27 songs. each band challenges the next to a battle of the noisiest with varied doses of sludge, grind, doom, power violence, and hardcore.
Order the 4-way split LP at:
www.unholyanarchyrecords.com
www.tolivealie.com
Stream select tracks from the split below:
MUSKET HAWK: "American Scum" - https://soundcloud.com/tolivealie/american-scum
GRIN AND BEAR IT: "18 Tons" - https://soundcloud.com/tolivealie/18-tons
SIDETRACKED: "Consequences" - https://soundcloud.com/tolivealie/consequences
UGLY: "The Trouble" - https://soundcloud.com/tolivealie/the-trouble
One of MUSKET HAWK's contributions, a song about disillusionment titled "American Scum," combines blast beats, chunky grooves, and dual vocals to highlight the dark side of power and trusting the wrong people. Written primarily while touring through Canada and recorded at Developing Nations Studio in Baltimore, MUSKET HAWK calls out subhuman scumbags everywhere with a clear message: “No one gets away with it.”
GRIN AND BEAR IT It is a musical group that addresses human problems with loud sounds. You, specifically, have sixteen internal conflicts that are tearing you apart right now, damaging your mental health to an irreversible degree. First, you shouldn’t have said that to your family, and they’re always going to hold it against you, and Grin and Bear It acknowledge this fact for you so you don’t have to think about it anymore. The second internal conflict is whether or not you wasted your day today; should you have done something else, or was all your hard work for nothing? Maybe you spent hours designing and building a magnificent structure that will soon be swept away during an overnight wind advisory. Grin and Bear It knows that you did that, and they know the wind is coming, and they absorb your pain with their loud bashing and rapid screeching. Your third and fourth problems are the two insects that splattered on your windshield on your way home from the drinking party. Oh, you don’t drive? Maybe it was the bus’s windshield, or maybe they splattered on your bicycle helmet. How would Grin and Bear It know? They aren’t omniscient and they aren’t stalking you. They don’t care about your transportation preferences; they only care that it’s bothering you that those two innocent lives were lost due to your eagerness to travel. Your next ten internal conflicts are too private or complicated for Grin and Bear It to process, but, fortunately, you will be able to use their tight, quick tracks as a vague, ominous, and mildly effective balm for your fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth inner turmoils. The fifteenth internal conflict is whether you should finally see the doctor about that shift in your mind, the changes in your perception, and your diminishing ability to process the world around you. Were you exposed to a mass disabling event? Or maybe, and Grin and Bear It agrees with this theory, it’s probably a throbbing mass on your brain tissue that could very well be inoperable. The sixteenth problem is more about Grin and Bear It’s specific problem they have with you, and it’s relevant to your undiagnosed neurological condition. Grin and Bear It wants you to stop listening to music and go see a neurologist, man…
SIDETRACKED has been crafting chaotic, stop-and-go hardcore punk for over 20 years. Along with their brand of power violence, in recent times they have also incorporated noisecore. The material found herein starts things off with a noisecore block before launching into a frenzy of fastcore tracks that they are most typically known for.
Taking conceptual queues from bands like Swans, Dystopia, and Noothgrush and adding musical complexity and depth to arrive at something disgusting all on its own, UGLY is at once melodic, looming, and horrific. UGLY builds a tonal environment that is at times, angelic… just long enough to win your trust; then tries to kill you by dragging you to the depths with primal, flesh-upon-gear, rhythmic upheaval of any notion of good faith and wellbeing.
Side A:
MUSKET HAWK - American Scum
MUSKET HAWK - False Light
GRIN AND BEAR IT - 18 Tons
GRIN AND BEAR IT - 24
GRIN AND BEAR IT - Info _ Dat
GRIN AND BEAR IT - Leaking
Side B:
SIDETRACKED - Pick and Choose - Keep to Myself - Bitterness Grows - Suppress Disgust - Not one of You
SIDETRACKED - Consequences
SIDETRACKED - To the present
SIDETRACKED - Find the Strength
SIDETRACKED - Drone
SIDETRACKED - Nothing Accomplished
SIDETRACKED - This Too Shall
SIDETRACKED - In This Pit
SIDETRACKED - No Boundaries
SIDETRACKED - Price You Pay
SIDETRACKED - Facade Enabled
SIDETRACKED - Limits of Persistence
SIDETRACKED - No Question
SIDETRACKED - In A Shroud
SIDETRACKED - Fear Will Consume
SIDETRACKED - At Your Feet
SIDETRACKED - Avoided
SIDETRACKED - Reflect the Past
SIDETRACKED - Impending
UGLY - The Trouble
UGLY - Slaughtering Knife
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Behold ETHEREAL VOID, a triad of malevolence hailing from the dark corners of Ontario, Canada. Their macabre melodies blend together the harmony of death metal with a sinister groove and progressive flair, all in worship to the gaping maw of the void. Born from the emptiness beyond time and space, they defy the norms of mortal ears with a sound that defiles all that has come before. They are ready to unleash their third album “GODS OF A DEAD WORLD”, which promises to be unlike anything they have done before. They are now streaming their second single “THE VOICELESS” and share the background of the track:
“Conceptually, this song is about a mass exodus of people from another realm, silently venturing onward to an unfathomable destination. It is definitely one of the more chaotic songs on the album, countered by what could generously be called a thrashy riff in the chorus. The theme is a little more abstract, dealing with a mass exodus of people in a different existential realm.”
Ethereal Void are inspired by the darkness alive within humanity and within the universe as a whole. Throughout their discography, they explore the concepts of entropy, decay, void, and ruin. This third album diverges from their first two and they expect that it will be a welcome change for existing fans. It is more raw, visceral, and primitive than before.
“Gods of a Dead World” is a dark and heavy exploration of war, suffering, and demise. It is recommended for fans of Gojira, Septic Flesh, and The Design Abstract.
Listen to “The Voiceless” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/05/09/an-ncs-premiere-ethereal-void-the-voiceless/
“Gods of a Dead World” is due out May 26, 2023 via Abstrakted Records.
13.5.2023 News Ethereal Void

Album pre-order - https://design.bandcamp.com
Lyric Video - Seeds of Hatred - https://youtu.be/ZN2wTUjij8c
Track Listing:
1. Overture to Annihilation (1:35)
2. The Faceless (2:59)
3. Seeds of Hatred (3:44)
4. The Art of Ruination (2:48)
5. Psychosomatic Suicide (2:59)
6. Decay (Interlude) (0:46)
7. Return to the Void (3:34)
8. The Brown Stone Spire (2:32)
9. Gods of a Dead World (5:49)
Album Length: 26:50
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AS WE SUFFER, the dynamic metal band known for its explosive blend of metalcore, punk, hardcore, and death metal, has dropped a new lyric video for "THE FALLEN PILLARS," the title track from their upcoming album set to be released on June 09, 2023, via Wormholedeath.
Formed in 2018, As We Suffer has its roots in Metalcore, Punk, Hardcore, and Death Metal, creating a unique brand of entertainment that fuses hard-hitting breakdowns and blistering fast riffs with energetic and witty stage banter. The band draws influences from bands such as Machine Head, Killswitch Engage, Pennywise, Cannibal Corpse, Trivium, and more, showcasing their diverse musical backgrounds.
As We Suffer has been building momentum with their high-energy performances all over Ottawa and is looking to expand their fan base worldwide.
The current line-up consists of Matthew Caldwell on vocals, Derik Roblin and Rob Bell on lead and rhythm guitar, Ryan Caldwell on bass, and Tim Johnson on drums.
Fans can follow As We Suffer on Facebook, Bandcamp, Instagram, and YouTube, and stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming album release:
www.youtube.com/@aswesuffer1263
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Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from Sweden's gritty old school Death Metal destroyers TO DESCEND. MINDLESS BIRTH is up now for pre-order and will be released June 2nd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Hailing from Sweden, To Descend feature the mighty Jens Johansson of Mega Slaughter fame on vocals, as well as the prolific Rogga Johansson of Ribspreader, Ghoulhouse, Paganizer and countless other acts on guitar. Mindless Birth unleashes five tracks of gritty, old school Death Metal that wreaks havoc upon the masses, leaving no survivors in its path of destruction!
13.5.2023 News TO DESCEND

A slab of sickness for fans of Asphyx, Atrocity, Carnage, Crematory, Death, Massacre, Master, Mr. Death, Pungent Stench and Xysma
Pre-order the CD at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/to-descend-mindless-birth-cd
Pre-order the digital album at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/mindless-birth
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/todescend
Listen to the single "Parasitic Vision" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYI88qv9g4
Tracklisting:
1. Parasitic Vision
2. Voices In The Fire
3. Mindless Birth
4. Chained To Time
5. Demented Lake
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DUIVEL – “HEILIGSCHENNIS “
13.5.2023 News Duivel

It’s all becoming more and more uncanny and twisted around the swamps of Gelderland. One thing is sure: a new set of rules has been established within Dutch Black Metal!
Now we must all follow the beat of DUIVEL’s drum!!
Far from being new in town, DUIVEL has struck earlier with a self-titled 7”EP and one full-length album - “Tirades uit de Hel” -, and now they are back to seal their unquestionable presence, celebrating Satan and everything unholy!
This release consists of six evil tracks without much comparison actually. Eerily catchy and original, with sick twists and unpredictable hooks, it will leave you completely absorbed from the beginning ‘til the end. For the occasion, several prominent members of the Dutch Black Metal scene have been invited for this timeless masterpiece as guest-vocalists etc., adding up to the diversity of the music.
The release is a collaboration between Nomad Snakepit Productions and Ván Records, as follows:
- Vinyl (side B is a silkscreen) - 66x (black), 117x (sulphur yellow - Nomad Snakepit exclusive), 117x (blood red - Ván exclusive)
- Tape: 66 copies - Nomad Snakepit exclusive
- CD: Ván exclusive
Treat yourself to this dense dish of pure blasphemy: yet another product from the deranged mind of Nachtraaf (known from Urfaust, Fluisterwoud, etc) and Deportator (from D.R.E.P.).
Bow your backs to the unstoppable whip of the DUIVEL!!
Out june 1st:
Infernäl Mäjesty - "None Shall Live (in Rotterdam)" - lim. LP
DREP - "Drastically Reducing Earth's Population" - lim. LP/tape
Thanatomass - "Hades" - lim. LP
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Svartsyn - “Destruction of Man” lim. LP/tape
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SARDONIC WITCHERY / HÉIA – “ ORDEAL OF THE ABYSS”

Label: Total Därkness Propaganda (cassette) / Sutsircitna Productions (CD)
Release Date: June 6th, 2022
Format: Digital, CD, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Portugal / Brazil
Line-up:
Sardonic Witchery:
King Demogorgon (All instruments, Lyrics, Vocals and Music)
Héia:
Mistico – Guitar & Vocals
Satanas – Bass
Flavio Mmephisto - Drums
Tracklist:
Sardonic Witchery:
Fetichização Infernal
Mulher Escarlate
Sangue Sadico
Rei Vampiro
Héia:
Intro
The Precipice Between the Phenomenal and Noumenal
The Veil of Darkness
The Cult of Death
The Supreme Manifestation of the Black Flame
Bereite dich darauf vor, mit dem kraftvollen Split-Album "Ordeal of the Abyss" in den Abgrund gezogen zu werden, das die Talente von Sardonic Witchery und Héia präsentiert, zwei Bands, die eine unerbittliche Mischung aus Black Metal liefern. Veröffentlicht am 6. Juni 2022 von Total Därkness Propaganda auf Kassette und von Sutsircitna Productions auf CD, ist dieses Album ein Muss für Fans von Darkthrone, Celtic Frost, Venom, Bathory, Motorhead, Immortal, Maniac Butcher und Judas Iscariot.
Sardonic Witchery aus Portugal bringt ihren einzigartigen Sound mit Tracks wie "Fetichização Infernal", "Mulher Escarlate", "Sangue Sadico" und "Rei Vampiro" ein. Die Band, angeführt von King Demogorgon, nahm ihre Tracks in drei verschiedenen Studios auf und zeigt damit ihre Hingabe, ein fesselndes und atmosphärisches Erlebnis für die Zuhörer zu liefern.
Héia trägt mit Mitgliedern Mistico, Satanas und Flavio Mmephisto ihre dunklen und kraftvollen Tracks wie "Intro", "The Precipice Between the Phenomenal and Noumenal", "The Veil of Darkness", "The Cult of Death" und "The Supreme Manifestation of the Black Flame" bei. Diese Tracks wurden im Masterpiece Studios aufgenommen und gemischt und spiegeln die Hingabe der Band an ihr Handwerk und ihre unerschütterliche Loyalität zum König des Todes, Qayin Coronatus, wider.
Tauche ein in die Dunkelheit und tauche ein in die finstere Welt von "Ordeal of the Abyss". Limitiert auf 120 Kassetten-Exemplare und 500 CD-Exemplare, ist dieses Split-Album eine unverzichtbare Ergänzung für jede Black-Metal-Sammlung.
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Toilet Ov Hell is hosting the worldwide premiere of "IMPERITOUS MARCH FOR ABYSMAL GLORY", the debut album by Italian death-black metallers EXITIUM. Stream the album https://toiletovhell.com/album-video-premiere-exitium-imperitous-march-for-abysmal-glory/
"Imperitous March For Abysmal Glory" will be officially out on May 12th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.
"Imperitous March For Abysmal Glory" sees the mysterious Italian band unleashing ten intense and unfaltering tracks of their black-laced death metal which promise to pummel the listener into submission. The band’s sound displays a great sense of urgency and is constantly revived with extra layers of ominous soundscapes ingeniously suggesting an atmosphere of suspence and horror.
EXITIUM's sound embodies the perfect combination of face-melting aggression and electrifying atmosphere, with song structures remaining unpredictable and yet strangely coherent.
With its ambitious lyrical concept about an obscure civilization located under the earth's crust and malicious external entities, the album is propelling EXITIUM to the forefront of the current black-death metal movement with an original and brilliant artistic overhaul.
Pre-order: https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/product/exitium-imperitous-march-for-abysmal-glory
Tracklist:
01. Incomb (Intro) – 1:47
02. Rooted in Blackened Soil – 5:44
03. Abyss Wolf – 4:11
04. Hammering The Walls of Grace – 5:26
05. Ephemeral (Instr.) – 4:15
06. The Sinister Sedition – 5:02
07. Led by a Scornful Hand – 5:51
08. Ab Aeterno – 2:20
09. Spoils of Defilement – 4:47
10. Dieu El Veut! – 6:21
Line-up:
T. - Vocals
N. - Bass
M. - Guitar
G. - Drums
EXITIUM are a blackened death metal band conceived in Verona and Venice in 2021. The band was founded by T. (vocals, ex Skorbutiks), N. (bass, ex Skorbutiks, Apocryphal), M. (guitar, Sonum, ex Sinatras, ex Hypnotheticall) and O. (drums, ex Skorbutiks).
After the recordings of the debut album, O. left the band and was replaced by G. (former Membrance drummer). In September 2021 EXITIUM released a new single entitled “Hammering the Walls of Grace” via all main digital platforms. Soon after the band played some Italian gigs supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse, Imago Mortis, Imperial Triumphant and Suffocation, among others.
EXITIUM music can be described as blackened-death metal, influenced by many masters of the craft including Deicide, Mgla and Inquisition.
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Canadian death-thrashers INVICTA unleash a brand new live video from their recent tour. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Z6cRFP3M3VM
The band adds:
"Fun and raw, live off the floor video from our Toronto show supporting Heathen and Arrival of Autumn on their East Coast North American Tour in March! Feels great to be playing these Triumph and Torment songs live! Battle the Beyond is a really fun song to play and has gone over very well with the crowds that we have played it to so far! I think it will become a set staple for years to come! "
The video recently premiered via Decibel Magazine and the feature can be found here:
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/05/04/video-track-premiere-invicta-battles-into-the-beyond-with-battle-the-beyond/
SubLevel Records is proud to announce the new Invicta album TRIUMPH AND TORMENT, which was released on March 31st, 2023. Invicta guitarist/vocalist Kyle Edissi comments: "Our goal while writing and recording this record was to make it sound Vicious and Triumphant. We wanted each song to channel the villainous vibes that inspired it. We really challenged ourselves and feel that this is a big step beyond our previous material, while staying true to the Invicta sound. I am really proud of this album, and I am really proud of the band and everyone involved in its creation. ‘I was God... and yet, I was unchanged. I was not one with the universe. I was not content.’"
Triumph and Torment includes 10 tracks of vicious and melodic Death/Thrash fit for a battle in Hell. Featuring Heathen touring guitarist Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Invicta is a force to be reckoned with, delivering the killer tracks "Forces of Annihilation" and "Sinister Obsession" in their quest for total Metal domination. If you're looking for a cross between Revocation, Kreator and Iron Maiden, look no further. Get your copy now!
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A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING – “ENDLESS CYCLE OF SUFFERING”
Label: Reality Fade Records
Release date: may 26th 2023
Genre: Technical/Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Origin | Beneath The Massacre | Ingested
Trapped in a labyrinthine prison built by our own hands, we serve masters who once claimed to be our saviours. We fight against our brothers and sisters, competing for another dose of poison, another brain rotting frippery or cancer ridden mouthful of unnatural sweetness. We stumble through the shadowed alleyways of our maze, weeping for the dreams we have forgotten. And we swear to the old, deaf and blind gods that we’ll be stronger next time, that we’ll stare down the Mammonite money men and turn our backs on their sugar coated razors…knowing in our broken, rotting hearts that we’ll climb over the bodies of dead children to snatch that lacerating treat from their filthy hands; chewing on the deceit until our lips hang in ribbons and our mouths rain blood and lies…
A Pretext To Human Suffering have torn away the pitifully thin, obscuring skin of our reality, revealing the rancid meat sculpture that is our dystopian present. Through the overwhelming medium of their incredibly atmospheric, technical death metal they have staged a warped passion play, constructed a stage upon which our betrayal of each other, our self-flagellation and murder can be played out. Debut full length album, Endless Cycle Of Suffering, compels us to confront the unending nightmare of our own existence, the horror which we have laboured to construct. Built upon a steel skeleton of formidable intensity, songs like ‘Hollow Sanctuary’ are also cloaked in a breathtaking atmosphere, swathed in variegated shades of darkness. Each track is an imposing, intimidating edifice – layered and treacherous – with abyssal depths lying behind and between the coruscating riffs. Starlit solos climb from the claws of ‘Formless Collective’, a staggering juxtaposition of beauty and brutality. Each element of the A Pretext To Human Suffering sound is given equal gravitas throughout this outstanding album – be it the superb levels of sheer musicality and skill, the dedication to supreme heaviness, the bringing to life of the band’s horrifying, incisive vision or the imaginative accomplishment of the song writing – and the result is an utterly magnificent album.
Hitting the streets on May 26th through Reality Fade Records, Endless Cycle Of Suffering boasts a hugely muscular and dynamic sound, thanks in no small part to the mixing and mastering skills of Floor Van Kuijk at GLDCHN Studios (Sijjeel, Focal Dystonia etc). A Pretext To Human Suffering have striven for perfection visually as well, drawing on the artistic skills of Vladimir ‘Smerdulak’ Chebakov (1914, Deadhead, Lake Of Tears etc) for the album’s intensely evocative artwork. Be ready for the release of Endless Cycle Of Suffering, because A Pretext To Human Suffering are not just coming to present you with a scenario of futility and despair – they are coming to ask you a question – “What can be done? What will you do?"
Line-up:
Chris Mathis – Vocals/Guitar
Spencer Atkinson - Bass
Beto Vipe - Guitar
Wesley Van Hook – Guitar
*drums on Endless Cycle Of Suffering programmed by Chris Mathis
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13.5.2023 News Halflighted

Sludge/Death Metal Band HALFLIGHTED Signs Record Deal with Wormholedeath for Debut Album "OBLOQUY" .
Catalan-based metal rising force Halflighted is thrilled to announce they have signed a record deal with Wormholedeath Records.
The band has been hard at work creating their debut album, "Obloquy," set to release on June 2nd, 2023.
Tracklist:
1. Ànima Fosca
2. Fugint Del Foc Etern
3. Der Letzte Krieg
4. This Winding Path
5. Cementiri
6. Desolació
7. In Elysian Obloquy
"We're excited to finally show the world what we've been creating in the shadows these last years," says Halflighted. "This debut album is the fusion of five completely different influences that have landed at a midpoint, far from any compromise with the listener. These five years of hard work have spawned an uncompromising offering that won’t hide in the dark any longer."
"Obloquy" combines Gothic undertones, Death Metal forces, Progressive tints, classic Rock drumming, a fair amount of Psychedelia, and many other hidden influences. The exact genre of this uncompromising soundscape is left up to the listener to decide. Sung in English, Catalan, and German, the lyrics of the album explore themes of war, inner struggles, and despair through various points of view.
Recorded in the spring and summer of 2022 by Varg The Mighty in Redrum Studios and mixed and mastered by Javi Félez in Moontower Studios, "Obloquy" is a highly anticipated debut. The album art has been masterfully designed by Óskart, the band's guitarist.
Halflighted was conceived in 2018 by the minds of Óskart and Mark in Catalonia after the split of Mark’s previous Death Metal band Dryzer. Their initial idea for a Death Doom Metal project slowly evolved into an eclectic and genre-defying opus as the current line-up consolidated itself in the following years.
The current line-up includes Óskart on guitar, Mark on bass and vocals, Varg The Mighty on guitar, synth, and vocals, Pepe on drums, and MAD on vocals.
The band invites fans to join them on their journey by following them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/halflightedband

DEIMHAL – “ THE GRAND GATHERING”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 19th May 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Finland
Line-up:
Mika Tönning - Vocals
Janne Kusmin - Drums
Timo "Lede" Lehtinen - Bass
Toni Buckman - Guitars
Gábor Dancs - Guitars
Henri Isojärvi – Synths
Tracklist:
Alliance Of Winter
Ikuisen Kuoleman Kaipuu
The Serpent King (Dumah-el)
Vengeance Of The Night Crows
Dive into the dark and atmospheric world of Deimhal, a freshly-formed Finnish black metal group, as they unleash their debut EP, "The Grand Gathering," on May 19th, 2023. Emerging from the shadows of Tuusula-Helsinki, Finland, Deimhal was meticulously crafted by Mika Tönning, a seasoned veteran known for his work with renowned underground bands such as Catamenia, Creinium, and Dawn Of Relic.
This self-released digital EP boasts a lineup of exceptionally talented musicians hailing from bands like Kalmah and Resolution 13. "The Grand Gathering" features four haunting tracks, each composed by Tönning himself, exploring the realm of black metal from raw, old-school roots to grandiose symphonic heights. Fans of Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, and Abbath will undoubtedly be captivated by Deimhal's unique symphonic black metal sound.
Expertly recorded in the band members' home studios across Finland, "The Grand Gathering" has been mixed and mastered by Joni Borodavkin (Dead Shape Figure, Embreach, End Of You), ensuring an immersive audio experience.
https://deimhal.bandcamp.com/
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Decibel Magazine is hosting the worldwide premiere of the new single by French death metallers LIQUID FLESH, "TRIBUNAL FANTOMATIQUE". Stream it https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/05/08/track-premiere-liquid-flesh-tribunal-fantomatique/
LIQUID FLESH, who feature members of Epitaphe and Nightmare in their ranks, will be releasing the new album "DOLORES" on May 26th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.
The band comment:
"After our second album “Chair Liquide” released in 2020, we wanted to proceed a little bit differently for the next one.
Given the cinematic influences that have always guided our songwriting, we wanted to get closer to the process of creating a film. We made a draft for the cover, this draft inspired us a 'screenplay' in ten chapters, then we wrote the lyrics for ten 'scenes'. The music came at the very end.
The album tells a woman’s journey from an aimless way of life to a surreal ending after a bad encounter. It is all about the dullness of daily routine, addiction and manipulation, told in a hallucinated way.
Musically, the foundations remain the same, death metal from the late 80's, early 90's, but with more atmospheric material than on our previous works. Nonetheless, Liquid Flesh is before all a live band, so we wanted to keep that energy intact.
While listening, you will be dragged from rock ‘n’ roll grooves to crushing death metal riffs, through psychedelic and doom oriented sections. Versatile and straightforward are great adjectives to describe this album".
Tracklist:
1) Urbex Macabre
2) La Danse des Ombres
3) Tapage Nocturne
4) Dose Létale Médiane
5) Tribunal Fantomatique
6) Océan de Failles
7) Cauchemar Blanc
8) Bicéphale
9) Sans Relâche
10) Brouillard Hypnotique
Pre-orders:
https://liquidfleshdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/dolores
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/product/liquid-flesh-dolores-cd-jewl-case
LIQUID FLESH is a death metal trio from the french Alps. Influenced by bands such as Entombed, Carcass, Undergang and Autopsy, the band plays catchy songs with evocative atmospheres, drawing inspiration from sci-fi and horror movies.
The band was founded in 2014 by four active members of the Grenoble metal scene. After some gigs between France and Italy, the band quickly recorded its debut album “Spontaneous Liquefaction”, which contains seven death metal compositions with synth parts and many references to horror movies.
In 2018, Putrid Bruce, also vocalist of Epitaphe, joined the band as vocalist and bass player. Now a trio, LIQUID FLESH started playing a more radical and sophisticated music, characterized by a relentless punk energy.
The band released the album “Chair Liquide” in September 2020, which received good feedback from the press.
In summer 2021, Glaviar left the band and was replaced by Cephalic Niels from the power/heavy metal band Nightmare.
LIQUID FLESH finally recorded a third album in 2022. Designed as a concept album, it takes the listener into a musical journey that is both straightforward and psychedelic. A dive into a universe melting the dirt of "Street Trash" and the ethereal atmosphere of "The Neon Demon".
Line Up :
Putrid Bruce - Bass, Vocals
Gastric Luke - Guitar, Backing vocals
Cephalic Niels - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/
https://www.timetokill-records.com/
http://liquidfleshdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/liquidflesh.deathmetal/

Get ready for a blistering sonic experience as AMONGRUINS gears up to release their upcoming third album in the summer of 2023 via Theogonia Records. The band is kicking off the excitement with the premiere of their first single, "WELLS OF WAR," accompanied by a stunning music video directed by Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart/Before the Dawn) at Temple, Athens.
Listen at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVlInEt3ttE
For those unfamiliar with AmongRuins, their signature sound is a captivating blend of modern melodic death metal combined with elements from various extreme genres. Brace yourselves for a relentless musical journey into darkness and despair that balances brutality and melody, leaving a lasting impact.
The upcoming album promises to be an eerie and sinister exploration of the band's modern melodic death metal soundscapes. With "Wells of War" as an enticing appetizer, fans can expect an immersive listening experience that delves into the depths of human emotions, entwining darkness and power.
Stay tuned for more updates and details on the album's release date, and prepare to be enveloped by AmongRuins' haunting melodies as they guide you through the uncharted territories of the human psyche.
https://www.amongruins.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AmongRuins

NEWS 7.5.2023

Was für eine schnelllebige Zeit! Irgendwie merkt man überhaupt nicht mehr so wirklich, wie enorm schnell einem die Zeit durch die Finger rinnt ohne, dass man Euch da draußen nun wirklich mal mit irgendwelchen Neuigkeiten aus dem FATAL UNDERGROUND Hauptquartier „belästigen“ konnte. Aber wie schon in unserer letzten Wortmeldung verkündet, gestaltet es sich doch mit zunehmenden Altersstress/Altersabnutzung verstärkt problematischer, immer volle Pulle up to date zu sein.
Dennoch haben wir in der ganzen Zeit nun absolut nicht wirklich faul auf der Haut gelegen. Eher ganz im Gegenteil. Wir haben uns jetzt doch mal wieder richtig reingekniet, um die nächste Nummer unserer kleinen „Klolektüre „unters Volk bringen zu können. Und so rückt jetzt auch so ganz langsam mal der Zeitpunkt ran, an dem wir euch mit mal wieder mit ner gehörigen Dosis an lärmendem Undergroundstoff versorgen wollen/können. Jetzt warten wir bloß noch auf das allerletzte zugesagte Interview, dann geht’s ans Fertigstellen des Layouts, kopieren, zusammenlegen und zusammen tackern. Wenn alles so klappt, wie wir uns das erhoffen, könnt ihr Ende des Monats schon mal darauf gespannt sein ,was folgende Bands uns so alles zu berichten haben :
ABRASIVE (raw intense Death Metal)
TORTURIZED (Death Metal)
GORLEBEN (Death-/Doom-/Black Metal)
BRUTAL EVISCERATION (Brutal Death Metal)
COCK PIT (groovy Goregrind)
FALLING MEAT ( german Death Metal maniacs )
Ronja vom PLASTIC BOMB FANZINE
PURE MASSACRE (Death Metal Division Ost)

Death-obsessed black metal band KOSTNATĚNÍ has released a new song off its second full-length album, ÚPAL. KOSTNATĚN mastermind D.L. offers an in-depth analysis of the track, titled "Rukojmí empatie (Hostage of Empathy)" "Růkojmí empatie" ("Hostage of Empathy") is perhaps the most conventionally structured song on the new album: relatively short and consonant, with a direct and percussive guitar performance predominantly in a minor key. The performance is meant to feel free-flowing, technical, and acrobatic. For example, the intro riff was directly inspired by American primitivist folk guitarists like John Fahey and Robbie Basho with its string-skipping licks and long-winded, rambling melody.
The lyrics are a lamentation on the connectedness of the modern developed world: there is now not only the option, but arguably also an expectation to have perfect and instantaneous information on global affairs, more situations than the human brain was built to comprehend, and certainly far more than just the ones that affect our day-to-day lives. We interface with the world through technology that makes our worlds exponentially larger, and through this, we are exposed to crises around the world that demand our attention even though we often have no way to directly intervene. Many people rage into the void of social media to try to shake off the discomfort inflicted by this feeling of helplessness in the face of tragedy, becoming "hostages of their empathy" per the song title."
The premiere of "Rukojmí empatie (Hostage of Empathy)" comes via VeilOfSound.com. Stream it now at https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/pal
Úpal will be out on CD, gatefold vinyl and digital formats on May 26. Pre-order the album at https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/pal
Úpal ("heatstroke") is a story of the human condition as a function of heat. The rise of consciousness in warm-blooded creatures has given rise to impossibly dense, illogical webs of thought that can completely divorce our lived experience from the physical world around us.
Anxiety, fixations, and hallucinations can appear without material basis, setting our overactive neurons on fire. To bring this vivid scene to life, KOSTNATĚNÍ has become both more meditative and more chaotic, introducing influences from sources as varied as African folk and noise rock into its technical black metal basis. Evoking both the searing rays of the desert sun and the melting of one's sanity, Úpal walks the fine line between burning up and burning out.
Tracklist (titles in Czech and English)
1. Řemen (The Belt)
2. Hořím navždy (I Burn Forever)
3. Rukojmí empatie (Hostage of Empathy)
4. Opál (Opal)
5. Skrýt se před Bohem (Hide from God)
6. Nevolnost je vše, čím jsem (Nausea Is All I Am)
7. Slunce svázáno s krvácející Zemí (Sun Bound to the Bleeding Earth)
Úpal was written and recorded from October 2020 to October 2021. Vocals were recorded in late 2021-early 2022. The drums were mixed and recorded in the fall of 2022 at The Weeb Dungeon by Andrew Lee. The album was mastered by Jacob Buczarski.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://kostnateni.bandcamp.com/album/ohe-ho-tam-kde-padl

OSDM beast THE GLORIOUS DEAD is set to release its second full-length, CEMETERY PATHS. The follow-up to 2020's Into Lifeless Shrines sees THE GLORIOUS DEAD continue to dole out lethal amounts of unapologetically brutal, yet compositionally-minded death metal.
Bindrune Recordings will release Cemetery Paths on July 28.
Tracklist:
1) Semita Cineris
2) Horizons of Ash
3) Gag on Viscera
4) Purulent Forms
5) Daylight Graves
6) Cadaver Within
7) Malefic Sepsis
8) Dragging the Dead
9) Living Rot
10) Corpse of the King
11) Cemetery Path
12) Semita Pulveris
THE GLORIOUS DEAD is a Northern Michigan band that consists of members of other such notable acts as Pan, Feast Eternal, and Reasonable Deception. The members have gathered to revel in the cathartic release of creating death metal in the old spirit and after the positive acclaim surrounding their Into Lifeless Shrines debut full-length on Bindrune Recordings, the band spent the entirety of the pandemic creating another album worth of material with the intention of moving forward creatively, without losing sight of their core sound.
With their second full-length, Cemetery Paths, time, evolution and dedication to their old death metal influences have found the band building upon the foundation set by their debut, with more speed, doom, and melodic elements that feel like a progression while never losing sight of memorable riffs and songwriting. A lot of thought and care have gone into these songs and the band is thrilled to share their brand of filthy Northern Death Metal with those who heed the mortal yearning for the grave.
Cemetery Paths was recorded in 2022 at AV Studios in Traverse City, Michigan by Andy Vanguilder, mixed by Spenser Morris, and Mastered by Andrew DeCagna (Ironflame/Nechochwen) at Sacred Sound Studios.
THE GLORIOUS DEAD is:
TJ Humlinski - Vocals/Lead Guitar
Chris Boris - Bass/Vocals
Chris Fulton - Drums
Marty Rytkonen – Guitar
https://www.bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thegloriousdeadtc/

Italian Brutal Death Metal squad PUTRIDITY will release new EP GREEDY GORY GLUTTONY on CD, 7" vinyl, and digital formats July 7 via Willowtip Records. EP track "ADIPOCERE RETRIBUTION" is available now on all digital platforms, including these below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ufmeyDpbo
https://putriditydeathmetal.bandcamp.com/track/adipocere-retribution
The band released the following statement concerning the forthcoming EP:
"Greedy Gory Gluttony is a perspective on the Putridity evolution through the years since 2005 till now. We revisited old material paying tribute to inspirational death metal roots and the two new songs are an anticipation for our upcoming album Morbid Ataraxia."
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/putridity.aspx
https://putriditydeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/greedy-gory-gluttony
Track Listing:
1. Adipocere Retribution
2. Sodomize Epileptic Chunks
3. Fermented Entrails
4. Molten Mirrors of the Subjugated
5. Ecstasy in Decay [Cannibal Corpse cover]
Album Credits:
EP recorded 2022-2023 at Cave23 in the band's practice room by L'Ossario Studio.
Drum session tracks by Nikhil Talwalkar at his home studio.
Engineered, recorded, mixed and mastered by Andrea PutridCiccio and Rob-S.
Line-up:
Andrea Piro - Vocals
Andrea PutridCiccio - Guitar/backing vocals
Manuel Lucchini - Guitar
Giancarlo Mendo - Bass
Cedric Malebolgia – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/PUTRIDITY.OFFICIAL

Renowned death metal band AVULSED is back with their second new song after an 8-year hiatus, titled "INTERGALACTIC GORE WARS." The highly anticipated track promises to thrill fans with its killer sound, proving that the wait has been worth it.

The band has released an animated lyric video for "Intergalactic Gore Wars," which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/F3IRxTQ0MMk
The song is also available on various digital platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4GzFgFuCufEzXmg7lz5mnt
Bandcamp: https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/track/intergalactic-gore-wars
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/MPREb_XzYAikYla2S
Amazon: https://music.amazon.de/albums/B0C1QX43KV
The striking artwork for "Intergalactic Gore Wars" was created by Daemorph Art, adding to the song's powerful impact.
Fans are encouraged to follow AVULSED's new official Facebook page to stay updated on the band's latest news and releases. Spread the word and share the new page: www.facebook.com/Avulsed91

RISE TO THE SKY – “TWO YEARS OF GRIEF”
Label: Meuse Music Records/Tragedy Productions
Release date: June 16th 2023
Genre: Atmospheric Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Shape Of Despair | Saturnus | Novembers Doom
Another day has passed, another day that I have spent frozen in my grief. From sunrise to sunset and on through the sleepless hours of the night, day after day I have been submerged, drowning in the dark waters of melancholy and despair, my way back to the light forgotten. Yet, as I watch the last sanguine rays of light bleed into the distant horizon, on this day so like all the others and yet so different, I catch a glimpse of a new path, one that slowly turns away from the shadows. I have heard a small and tremulous cry that has slipped between my tears and it seems that maybe, maybe one day my heart might beat again…
In contrast to the measured, melancholic majesty of his music, Sergio González Catalán’s creative spirit is constantly aflame. It has been just a handful of months since the Chilean multi-instrumentalist and composer gave us the last monumental album from Rise To The Sky – Stay With Me When You’re Gone – and little more than a year since its predecessor, the towering monolith of sorrow that was Every Day, A Funeral. Yet he has returned once more with another staggering, deeply affecting outpouring of intense emotion. Two Years Of Grief is the seventh full length album to emerge under the tattered and faded banner of Rise To The Sky and it is set to assume a very special place in the pantheon of this project’s releases. Not only does it feature some of the most accomplished, moving and powerful pieces that Sergio has ever written and recorded, it also offers the first suggestion that he may be able to lift the shroud of loss that has enveloped him since the death of his father. Sergio explains the significance of Two Years Of Grief…
“This album will always be very dear to me. It marks the end of a series of albums about grief, which started with Per Aspera Ad Astra, which was the initial shock of my father´s passing and continued with Every Day, A Funeral and Stay With Me When You’re Gone. They were years of disbelief, confusion and doubt. But one day I knew that he was coming back home. Two years after my father passed away, I was able to welcome my son to this world. Now I know that, through my blood, I have brought him home. And this album tells that story.”
This sliver of sunlight that has pierced the darkness surrounding Sergio has done nothing to diminish the emotional power of his new music. Tracks like ‘Can’t Hide From Pain’ show him operating at the peak of his powers, his understanding of the agony that can haunt the human heart as complete and evocative as ever. And the album’s climactic track, ‘From My Blood I Bring You Home’ is quite simply one of the most accomplished and overwhelming pieces in the entire Rise To The Sky catalogue. No fan of Sergio’s work, be it with Rise To The Sky or the coldly dramatic Winds Of Tragedy, can afford to miss this simply magnificent album.
As always, producer Filippos Kolipanos (Ocean of Grief, On Thorns I Lay) and drummer Emidio Alexandre Ramos (Adamantine, Colosso and Dark Oath) have walked beside Sergio on his journey and together they have taken Rise To The Sky to new heights. With beautiful cover artwork created by Natalia Drepina (Draconian, Morokh etc) – who also contributed lyrics and vocals to the song ‘Two Years Of Grief’ - and featuring the magical bonus track ‘My Light Dies’, Two Years Of Grief is the finest release yet to bear the hallowed name of Rise To The Sky.
Line-up:
Sergio González Catalán – Vocals/Guitars/Synths
Drums on this recording by Emidio Alexandre Ramos
Guest vocals on ‘Two Years Of Grief’ by Natalia Deprina
www.facebook.com/meusemusicrecords
www.facebook.com/tragedyproductions
www.facebook.com/RisetotheSkyBand

FATHOMAGE – “ AUTUMN'S DAWN, WINTER'S DARKNESS”
Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: May 5th, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Australia
Line-up:
Akul - all instruments & vocals
Tracklist:
Autumn's Dawn, Winter's Darkness
A Dawnfire of Old
The Majesty and Beauty of a Fallen World
In the Twilight of the Night
Vales of Darkness
Light of the Eternal Dawn
Woodland Songs of the Aspen Forest
We Wept Under the Moonlight Shadow
Dive into the captivating world of Fathomage's latest album, "Autumn's Dawn, Winter's Darkness," an atmospheric black metal journey that transcends the genre and transports you to a realm of tranquility, natural beauty, solitude, and silence. Northern Silence Productions proudly presents this ambitious release for fans of Wolves in the Throne Room, Agalloch, Gallowbraid, Panopticon, Caladan Brood, and Saor.
Fathomage's mastermind, Akul, has crafted an experience that draws inspiration from diverse musicians, artists, and authors, such as Ulver, Kraftwerk, Caladan Brood, Bach, Opeth, Laibach, Bierstadt, Cezanne, Shishkin, Repin, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Sapkowski. "Autumn's Dawn, Winter's Darkness" embraces its atmospheric black metal roots, painting vivid soundscapes of towering mountains, moss-covered pathways, and vast forests, inviting you to leave the modern world behind and immerse yourself in the untainted wonder of nature.
This breathtaking album, available in digital and CD formats, was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Akul. Experience the majesty of "Autumn's Dawn, Winter's Darkness" today and follow Fathomage on their website, Bandcamp, and Facebook for further updates and news.
https://www.facebook.com/fathomageofficial/

A decadent, intimate and eclectic creature joins My Kingdom Music. I am proud to present you OF THE MUSES, a one-woman Blackgaze act headed by multi-instrumentalist Cristina Rombi, with whom My Kingdom Music has signed a multi-album deal. OF THE MUSES will release the project's debut album "SENHAL" next November.
Cristina Rombi, head and heart of the project, comments:
"When I received the offer from My Kingdom Music, putting into words how I feel about releasing OF THE MUSES' debut on a label like My Kingdom Music whose work and ethics I have admired for such a long time, was not a simple task. What I can say, however, is that I'm so proud, overjoyed and grateful for this opportunity, to share my world with all of you and let you listen to my debut album "Senhal". This will be an amazing journey indeed".
OF THE MUSES sing songs of grief and pain. Cristina's lyrics deal with topics about love, loss, devotion, mythology, dreams and hope. The same title of the album, Senhal, refers to a rhetorical device employed in Occitan lyric poetry during the middle ages. It is a word that perfectly suits the romantic, vulnerable, passionate feel of the songs.
Musically, the Blackgaze can be considered the right place where her music lives, but elements from Doom, Black Metal, Post Metal and also Dreampop also play a quite prominent part in her unique sound.
The result is an intimate, decadent and exclusive Art that will allow OF THE MUSES to enter your soul in a furiously deep and confessional way like no one has ever done.
Line-up: Cristina Rombi - music, lyrics, vocals, guitars, bass, programming
Style: Blackgaze with influences from Post-Metal to Shoegaze, from Black Metal to Doom and Dreampop too.
Similar artists: Alcest, Myrkur, Woods Of Desolation, Harakiri For The Sky, Happy Days, Dreariness, Slowdive, Cocteau Twins
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/ofthemuses

SMELLCORPSES – “ SLAUGHTER STILL CONTINUES”
Label: Inhuman Assault Productions
Release Date: 05-05-2023
Format: Digital, Cassette
Genre: D-beat, Crust, Punk
Country: Thailand
Line-up:
Natthawi: D-Beat, Guitar & Vocal
Premsit: Bass & Backing Vocal
Tracklist:
Intro & The Holocaust
Slaughter Still Continues
Deadly Fire
Slave
Sickness Scene
Ashes Realm
Get ready for an onslaught of raw, unrelenting D-beat, Crust, and Punk sounds, as Thailand's own Smellcorpses prepares to release their mew EP, "Slaughter Still Continues." Partnering with Inhuman Assault Productions, the band is set to unleash their sonic fury in both digital and cassette formats on May 5th, 2023.
After relocating to Chiangmai, Smellcorpses, consisting of Natthawi on D-Beat, Guitar & Vocal, and Premsit on Bass & Backing Vocal, has crafted a collection of tracks that reflect their love for thunderous D-Beat and low-frequency noise. This EP is fueled by the atmospheric influences of the Lanna region and the unyielding spirit of the band.
"Slaughter Still Continues" features six tracks that pay homage to the raw and harsh nature of D-Beat Punk.
With Smellcorpses' new release, fans of D-Beat, Crust, and Punk will be treated to an aural assault that's not for the faint of heart. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the relentless sounds of "Slaughter Still Continues," which has been carefully crafted for true D-Beat Raw Punk addicts.
https://www.facebook.com/InhumanAssaultProductions
https://inhumanassault.com

WOUNDED NOT DEAD – “ THE ALCHEMIST”
Label: LA Riot Survivor Records
Release Date: 10-05-2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Space Death Fusion
Country: United Kingdom
Line-up:
Thiago Carvalho – Vocals, Guitars
Rimon Jaoude – Bass, Synthesizers
Adriano Ferraro – Drums
Featuring Misstiq – Keyboards, Piano
Tracklist:
The Great Illusion
Register of Embodiments
The Infinite All
The Obstacle is The Way
Lost Realm
Empty Shell
The Omega Point 1 ft. Misstiq
The Omega Point 2 ft. Misstiq
The Driving Force
Embark on an epic auditory journey with WOUNDED NOT DEAD, the pioneers of the Space Death Fusion genre, as they unleash their groundbreaking new album, "The Alchemist," out on May 10, 2023, through LA Riot Survivor Records. This London-based trio has crafted a visionary, unique, and powerful sound that takes listeners through nine explosive tracks, each one a testament to the band's immense talent and artistry.
Prepare to be enthralled by tracks like "The Obstacle is The Way," "The Omega Part 1 & 2," and "The Driving Force," showcasing the distinctive guitar work of Thiago Carvalho, the jazz-infused bass lines of Rimon Jaoude, and the exceptional drumming of Adriano Ferraro. Adding an extra dimension to this remarkable album is the renowned pianist and arranger Misstiq, who features on two of the tracks.
"The Alchemist" was expertly recorded by Wynter Prior at Sphynx Studios UK and will be available for pre-order in CD Digipack and digital formats starting April 20, 2023, at www.lariotsurvivor.com.
As WOUNDED NOT DEAD gears up to support the album with live performances across the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in their unparalleled blend of Space Death Fusion. Don't miss out on experiencing this exceptional album from one of the most innovative bands in the scene.
https://www.lariotsurvivor.com
www.woundednotdead.com
https://www.facebook.com/woundednotdeadband

Atmospheric post-black metal band EAVE is preparing to release its third full-length album, FERVOR. These seven songs show a more aggressive march across the bleak, depressive soundscape the band created on 2020's Phantoms Made Permanent.
Bindrune Records will release Fervor on July 28.
Tracklist:
1) Past Pulses
2) Chance is a Spectre
3) Mirroring
4) Stale Ash
5) Bending the Light
6) Shards
7) Into Perdition
A lot has happened since the release of EAVE’s Phantoms Made Permanent via Bindrune Recordings. The world has seemingly flipped upside down and in the case of this forward-thinking quartet, change isn’t always a bad thing.
After a band migration back to their home state of Connecticut and a period of tireless effort, EAVE emerges with a formidable selection of songs that see the band demonstrating a fiery new approach to their unique brand of atmospheric metal. Bristling with energy and venom amidst passages of ethereal and shadowed melodies, the duly titled Fervor exhibits an air of urgency, disillusionment, and resiliency. Heavily incorporating elements from a myriad of musical genres and applying a broad tone of experimentalism to their soaring style of New England black metal, Fervor marks a new period of focus for the band, as they press upon new territory that feels wholly their own.
Recorded by the band in Connecticut, and re-amped, mixed, and mastered by Colin Marston in Queens, New York, Fervor sheds stunning light on the beauty and darkness that forever exists in mankind and its relationship to the natural world.
EAVE is:
Brian Tenison - Bass, Vocals
Caleb Porter - Drums
Ian Stoller - Guitars
Gabriel Shara - Guitars, Vocals
www.bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/eavemusic

AVDAGATA – “ THE FACELESS ONE”
Label: At Dawn Records
Release Date: June 30th, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Black Metal, Death Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Sebb Drago - Vocals
Allsvart - Arrangements, guitars, bass, keys, producer
Jaloma - Drums (Dark Funeral, Night Crowned)
Guest Solo Guitarists:
Chris Amott - (Dark Tranquillity, ex-Arch Enemy)
Dean Paul Arnold - (ex-Hate, Belphegor)
Patrik Gardberg (Solution .45)
Tracklist:
The Sulphur Fire
Purifying Flame
Core ov Chaos
Invocation
Cold Seed of the Dragon
Shimmering Black
I Am the Faceless One
Noxifer
Cor Aut Mors
Swedish black and death metal revelation Avdagata is set to unleash their debut album, "The Faceless One," on June 30th, 2023, via At Dawn Records. For fans of Dissection, Behemoth, and Hate, this explosive release promises to leave a lasting impact on the metal scene.
Embracing the dark essence of the genre, the album's nine tracks take listeners on a harrowing journey through the realms of chaos and fire.
Avdagata's lineup boasts the talents of Sebb Drago on vocals, Allsvart on arrangements, guitars, bass, keys, and production, and Jaloma on drums, known for his work with Dark Funeral and Night Crowned. To further elevate "The Faceless One," the band has collaborated with guest solo guitarists Chris Amott (Dark Tranquillity, ex-Arch Enemy), Dean Paul Arnold (ex-Hate, Belphegor), and Patrik Gardberg (Solution .45).
The album was meticulously crafted, with vocals, guitars, bass, and keys recorded at Minor Lake Studio by Allsvart, while drums were captured at Studio Starköl. The final mix and mastering were handled by David Mauritzon at Sound Tornado, ensuring a powerful and immersive listening experience.
Avdagata's debut release marks the dawn of a new chapter in Swedish metal history, and "The Faceless One" is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication to their craft.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the shadowy world of Avdagata and experience "The Faceless One" for yourself.
www.atdawnrecords.com
https://avdagata1.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Avdagata218/

NEWS 6.5.2023

Am 30.06.2023 erscheint „GEWALT“, die neue EP der Münsteraner Grindcore-Kings EITER. Bereits heute könnt ihr die erste Single „Kiefermief“ als Single und Video bestaunen!

Hier könnt ihr „GEWALT“ vorbestellen: https://eiter666.bandcamp.com/music
Das Video zu „Kiefermief“ gibt es hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUr6c8jN0Bo
Und hier der Song als Stream: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/3dHbGPS5dGUDpOcNyAt2xG?si=qenvZZxwRkqEpnJq7rqs9w
Die Band dazu:
“We are back - we proudly present our new single "Kiefermief" taken from our upcoming album "Gewalt". "Gewalt" will be released on june 30th via deathinteresse records.The first single is a glimpse of what this album is about: Brutality, groove and splatter: Beauty in brutality.
You can preorder the album now.”
EITER Infos:
Münster braucht mehr Grindcore – und die Welt sowieso. EITER wird von fünf Typen zelebriert, die der Menschheit ihre Verachtung ins Gesicht schmettern. König Chaos hat kaum zu ertragenden Nihilismus, dreckigen Humor und fiesen Krach in einen Topf geschmissen. Das Resultat ist EITER.
2012 saß man noch an der Theke, aber 2013 hat man doch noch den Weg in den engen, ranzigen Proberaum gefunden. 2014 fing man damit an, den Menschen bei einigen Konzerten die Dauerwelle in den Nacken zu föhnen. Die Performance ist extrem schweißtreibend, aggressiv und zwingt Dich zum ausrasten.
Selbstredend, dass diese Power auch auf Plastik für das Volk funktionieren muss. So hat man sich im Sommer 2014 im Bunker von Dave Sustain (LONG DISTANCE CALLING) im „SOUND RANGER“-Studio eingeschlossen und elf bitterböse Symphonien in die Aufnahmegeräte geprügelt. Jojo Brunn von GO-RECORDING hat das Mastering für die eitrige Suppe übernommen. Sebastian Jerke (AHAB, ZODIAC, LONG DISTANCE CALLING, etc.) zauberte ein adäquates Logo und ihren Standpunkt angemessen visualisiert. Konzept und Gestaltung ist aus der Kernschmelze der Band-Hirne zusammengebastelt worden. 2015 wurde diese erste EP in Eigenregie veröffentlicht. Dazu kamen dann auch diverse Live-Aktivitäten zum Beispiel mit Nashgul, Choked By Own Vomits, Morbid Mosh Attack, Postmortem, Rotten Casket, Bloodspot und vielen mehr. Dabei wurde der schwitzenden Menge das passende Merchandise aufgeschwatzt.
2019 wurde dann aus einer Laune heraus ein “Weihnachtsalbum” für die besinnlichen Tage kreiert, das in digitaler Form bei Bandcamp veröffentlicht worden ist.
2020 wurden dann die Arbeiten zur neuen EP mit dem Titel “GEWALT” in Angriff genommen. Da überall Corona herrschte, waren Proben unmöglich. Daher haben wir uns dazu entschieden, dass das Songwriting unter den Gitarristen aufgeteilt wird. Dabei sind 13 bockstarke Tracks rausgekommen. Die Drums wurden dann 2021 erneut bei Jojo Brunn bei GO-RECORDING eingezimmert. Gitarren und Gesang wurden bei Matthes aufgenommen. Den Bass nahm Tom selbst Zuhause auf. Mix & Mastering wurden vom Kohlekeller übernommen, der nen ordentlich asozialen Sound geschustert hat.
Anfang 2023 wurde das Cover-Artwork finalisiert und neue Bandfotos wurden durch Janosch Rathmer aufgenommen.
Am 30.06.2023 wird "Gewalt" über "Deathinteresse Records" veröffentlicht.
Die Band:
Kotze: Striego
Axt: Flo
Säge: Matthes
Beil: Tom
Kessel: Leo
Alle Mitglieder verfügen über langjährige Banderfahrungen in Bands wie LONG DISTANCE CALLING, FUGU, PERISH, MALCOLM RIVERS, HEALER, INHALE THE GRAY, FRESSE, DEAD HEAD DOWN, MEATBALLZ, MISERY SPEAKS, LARVAE, METAMORPH, WILLSCHREY, u.v.m.!
https://linktr.ee/eiter

INTÖXICATED – “ SADISTIC NIGHTMARES”
Label: MDD Records
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Genre: Thrash'n Roll
Format: JewelCase, Digital
Line-up:
Mariano: Vocals
AC: Drums
Teme: Guitar
Schweiker: Guitar
Jacky: Bass
Tracklist:
Street Metal Bastards
Merciless
Bad Habits
Sold Our Souls
Sadistic Night
Violation
Sex, Violence & Death
Howling with the Wolves
Wir freuen uns, die bevorstehende Veröffentlichung von INTÖXICATEDS neuem Album "SADISTIC NIGHTMARES" am 5. Mai 2023 über MDD Records anzukündigen. Intöxicated stammt aus Norddeutschland und rockt seit 2009 die Bühnen. Ihr Debüt "Rock'n Roll Hellpatröl" (2013) erregte sofort Aufmerksamkeit und begeisterte Kritiken über die Landesgrenzen hinaus.
Ein Jahrzehnt in der Entstehung, liefert "Sadistic Nightmares" 8 elektrisierende Tracks, die rotzigen Rock'n Roll perfekt mit klassischem Speed/Thrash Metal verbinden. Das Album ist voller Schweiß und dreckigem Rock und zeigt Intöxicateds einzigartige Fähigkeit, Genres zu überbrücken und dabei einen frischen und aufregenden Klang beizubehalten.
Album-Artwork von Dark Dungeons Atelier Aufgenommen bei Soundlodge Recordings mit Jörg Uken
Macht euch bereit für die triumphale Rückkehr von Intöxicated im Jahr 2023 mit ihrem "Rock'n Roll Speed Attack"!
https://www.facebook.com/intoexicated/

MACTÄTUS – “ PROVENANCE OF CRUELTY”
Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Format: CD, LP
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Country: Norway
Line-up:
FORN - synth
ISTAR - bass
GAUT - guitar
TY - guitar
HATE RODVITNESSON - vocals
MJOLNE – drums
Tracklist:
Draped In Shadows Of Satan's Pride
King Of The Dark Side
Sleepless Souls
The Emperor's Trail
En Trone Vevd Av Tid
Sønn Av Torden
Dark Journey
Provenance Of Cruelty
Embark on a journey to rediscover a hidden gem in the world of Scandinavian Black Metal. Hailing from Norway, Mactätus presents the reissue of their 1998 Symphonic Black Metal masterpiece, "Provenance of Cruelty." At the time of its release, the hype surrounding Scandinavian Black Metal was on the decline, causing this brilliant album to remain obscure and underrated for quite some time. However, this overlooked gem has been waiting for its moment to shine, and now, it's time for fans of Emperor, Limbonic Art, Gehenna, Dimmu Borgir, Mörk Gryning, Odium, Haimad, and 90s Symphonic Black Metal in general to experience the majesty of Mactätus.
Recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio in Norway during August and September 1998, "Provenance of Cruelty" was expertly mixed and engineered by Torbjørn Akkerhaugen, produced by Akkerhaugen, MACTÄTUS, and Samoth, and mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio. This reissue, released by Northern Silence Productions under exclusive license from Napalm Records, features the original cover art by Petagno, logo by the Riddick Brothers, and an adjusted layout by Olaf Martin for NORTHERN SILENCE to accommodate both CD and LP formats.
For the first time ever, "Provenance of Cruelty" will be available on vinyl, as well as a strictly limited CD edition in digipack, allowing old and new fans alike to appreciate its full nostalgic magnificence. The album boasts powerful performances by the Mactätus lineup, with additional female vocals by Kathrine Abrahamsen and clean male vocals in "Sleepless Souls" by Tony Abrahamsen.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Mactätus' "Provenance of Cruelty." This is an essential addition to any serious Symphonic or Melodic Black Metal collection. Join us in celebrating the reemergence of this timeless masterpiece that's finally receiving the recognition it deserves.
https://mactatus-northernsilence.bandcamp.com

Canadian death/thrash metal band SARKASM have released an official live video for "MASSACRE THE IMPURE," a track from their first full-length album "AS EMPIRES DECAY." The album was released on January 26th, 2023, through Xtreem Music on 12" LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Watch the live video for "Massacre the Impure" here: https://youtu.be/d7htOlCwVvc
Formed in 1990, SARKASM released four demos before splitting up in 1994. The original lineup from their 1992 "Inner Flame" demo reformed in 2019 to record "As Empires Decay," an album featuring 10 songs of technical, fresh, and addictive death/thrash metal reminiscent of early GORGUTS, OBLIVEON, DEATH, PESTILENCE, and ABSORBED. The album also features guest vocals from Luc Lemay of GORGUTS on several tracks. Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios in Germany, the album promises top-quality production.
Purchase "As Empires Decay" here:
CD: http://shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=25203
12" LP (Splatter): http://shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=25204
12" LP (Black): http://shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=25205
Cassette: http://shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=25206
Digital: http://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com
In addition to "As Empires Decay," SARKASM's 1991 and 1992 studio demos were reissued on CD in 2012 in a limited run and officially through Awakening Records in 2021. The band's 1992 demo "Inner Flame" was also reissued on 10" vinyl and T-shirt via Xtreem Music's 10 Inches of DeathCult series last August, with limited pressings still available at www.10DeathCult.com.
For more information, visit SARKASM's official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc, and listen to the advance singles here: https://youtu.be/K4yAJ1savDU
https://youtu.be/Q0Y2XA-cZrQ

MIDNIGHT BETROTHED – “ DEATH...MY FAITHFUL BRIDE”
Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: May 5th, 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Sombre Romantic Black Metal
Country: Australia
Line-up:
The Seer - All instruments & vocals, recording, mix & mastering, artwork & layout
Tracklist:
Death...My Faithful Bride
The Shadow of Your Memory (When You Held Your Hand in Mine)
A Rainy Day In the Middle of February
Tabula Rasa
Julianne
My Flesh...In Humble Servitud
Fronted by The Seer (Lament in Winter's Night, Vrörsaath, etc.), Midnight Betrothed refines their unique blend of 'Sombre Romantic Black Metal' throughout this sophomore album. Prepare yourself for haunting overtures of funeral erotica and deathly fantasia that will leave you captivated and longing for more.
"Death...My Faithful Bride" is set for an initial limited cassette tape release through The Seer's label, Atrocity Altar, in mid-April 2023. Shortly thereafter, Northern Silence Productions will release the album on Digipack CD (limited to 500 copies) and a collector's special edition A5-DigiCD (limited to 100 hand-numbered copies, including a logo sticker). Keep an eye out for the vinyl version of the album, which Northern Silence Productions will also release later in 2023.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the evocative world of Midnight Betrothed, where the darkness of Vampiric Black Metal meets the elegance of Neoclassical Dark Ambient & Dungeon Synth. Experience the enigmatic allure of "Death...My Faithful Bride" and let Midnight Betrothed guide you through an unforgettable journey of love and loss.
https://midnightbetrothed.bandcamp.com/

PRONOSTIC- “ CHAOTIC UPHEAVAL”
Format: Digital CD
Label: Independent Release
Genre : Technical / Melodic / Death Metal
Tracklist:
01. Indefinite Continuity
02. Massive Disillusion
03. Conclusion Impromptue
04. Concealed Parasite
05. Waves
06. Bare and Wretched
07. L’impureté Globale
08. Drained by Remorse
09. The Pure Celestial Being
10. Abstract Entity
https://www.facebook.com/pronosticofficial

Hessian thrash'n rollers STAGEWAR have unveiled an electrifying new video for their single "FOLLOW ME" from their third album, "DANGER TO OURSELVES," which was released on September 24, 2021. The captivating video features dynamic performance sequences alongside stunning drawings and animations created by bassist and cover artist James Reuter.
Watch the "Follow Me" video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkyXtPD20fE
Produced by Aljoscha Sieg, "Danger To Ourselves" has been captivating fans since its release, available as a CD in a DigiPak and on vinyl. As anticipation builds for their follow-up album, STAGEWAR invites fans to experience their high-energy sound and exhilarating performances by attending their upcoming live shows:
09.06.2023 - Frankfurt, Das Bett
22.09.2023 - Oberursel, Portstraße
Don't miss the chance to grab your copy of "Danger To Ourselves" from the following outlets:
https://mdd-records.de/stagewar
https://amzn.to/2WjnLdn
Stay connected with STAGEWAR on social media for all the latest news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/Stagewar

5.5.2023News PAINKILLER PARTY

Light and dark, pink and black – ELECTRO AND CUTE! Here comes the new album of Berlin based Electroporncoredeathpunk-whatever band PAINKILLER PARTY. And be prepared – cause this one is going to be their absolute masterpiece!
The band didn‘t have an easy start. After a first attempt, their second album came out right during the pandemic. Yet as soon as the borders were open again, PAINKILLER PARTY toured almost the entire last year all through Europe and gained a lot of respect for their unique creativity and incredible stage performances. „Electro-cute“ is the legacy of two people who know how to fight, both for their lives and their art.
With growler and keyboardist Josefine representing the dark side, both vocally and through looks, and instrumentalist Noel representing the happy, pink and cuddly side of the band, PAINKILLER PARTY is a mixture that has never been seen or heard like that before. Breakdowns, death growls, unicorns and more electronics than ever to get stuck in your head - „Electro-cute“ is the best PAINKILLER PARTY you‘ll ever get!
Check out the current PAINKILLER PARTY video “For heaven’s cake”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jITJtNNbf5M
https://www.facebook.com/PainkillerParty

Sludge/Doom project SNAKE HEALER has announced their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their critically acclaimed EP, OBLATIO, on June 9th, 2023.
Oblatio (The Offering) is a spiritual journey that follows the monks of Snake Healer as they summon their Lord, fulfill an ancient prophecy, and become the new beacons of light for their Lord Serpentis Dominus.
Through rigorous meditation, painful self-flagellation, and various attempts on his life, the monk, known to us only as "The Speaker," interprets the words whispered into his mind by his lord into music and ritual. By combining various musical genres such as Sludge, Doom, Mongolian, Gregorian, and Norse chants, the monk brings glory to his lord through his unique blend of music and ritual.
Snake Healer was formed in Miami, Florida, in November 2021 by monks dedicated to their Lord Serpentis Dominus (The Serpent from the Garden of Eden). Through their Music and Ritual, they bring the light to the children of knowledge. Their musical inspiration comes from the Serpent Lord, the bringer of knowledge, who has inspired countless religions, cults, and of course, musical genres.
Snake Healer's story is a fascinating one. In the beginning, there was a garden with no pain, suffering, or free will. The Serpent Lord brought knowledge to humans and gifted them with free will. Armed with this knowledge, the human race advanced, influencing all advancement from behind the veil of secret societies and corporations. The current coven has an influence on all social media, technology, and global economics, losing the real aspects of The Serpent Lords' gifts.
With their greed and power growing stronger, corruption grew internally. The previous Speaker did not follow the teachings, he lost his abilities but hid them from the coven. And they became corrupt.
The new speaker starts to hear the whispers. And follows the directions of the serpent Lord which tells him to kill the previous speaker for his betrayal and to lead the coven in the old ways.
The new Speaker gathered their most loyal monks, dawned the ancient robes, and created the Songs you hear today. Whispered to them by the Serpent Lord, they carry the light and bring the message back to the children of knowledge.
Snake Healer's Oblatio EP is a mesmerizing musical journey, and its reissue on June 9th, 2023, is a significant milestone for the band. Join Snake Healer and shed your skin as they bring the light of their lord to the world.
Tracklist
1 · Serpentis Dominus
2 · Evocation
3 · In His Name
4 · Record Entry February 22, 1922
5 · Call on Me
6 · Record Entry November 22, 2021
7 · Oblatio
www.facebook.com/snakehealercoven

HORN- “ 20 JAHRE”
Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Melodic Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Niklas – song-writing, lyrics, vocals, guitars, bass, synthesizers
Tracklist:
Höhen
Das Jahr geht mit eisiger Faust
The Fading Landscape's Glory
Hornstoß Westfalen 3:24
The Grandest of all Blades
Spätherbst
Fahrwasser
This year marks two decades since Horn released their 4-track debut demo, "Wanderszeiten," a raw and unpolished gem that paved the way for the band's transformation into a force to be reckoned with in the Melodic Black Metal scene. "20 Jahre" is not just another album; it's an introspective and nostalgic look back on the band's humble beginnings and a celebration of its growth.
With "20 Jahre," Horn invites you to embark on a unique and personal journey through their musical evolution. From their early days of self-recorded basement tracks to professional studio sessions, the band has grown and evolved, exploring broader themes and embracing a variety of musical styles. This compilation features carefully chosen songs from different periods, capturing the essence of Horn's music while offering fresh and innovative reinterpretations.
Niklas, the mastermind behind Horn, has taken a respectful and tasteful approach to reimagining these tracks, breathing new life into them while preserving their original spirit. The result is a diverse and captivating compilation that showcases Horn's musical journey, as well as the creative process that has driven them forward.
"20 Jahre" includes the participation of guest musicians, such as D. on percussion, Lestaya on cello for "Spätherbst," and Joris van Gelre lending his baritone vocals to "Fahrwasser." These collaborations further enrich the album, highlighting Horn's openness to artistic growth and their commitment to creating music that transcends boundaries.
Join Horn in celebrating their 20-year legacy, as they continue to push the limits of their craft and share their passion for Melodic Black Metal with the world. Dive into "20 Jahre" and experience the powerful emotions and captivating artistry that have made Horn a standout act for two decades. The final verdict is up to you, the listener. Are you ready to witness the extraordinary journey of Horn?
http://www.facebook.com/HornOfficial

Prepare for a melodic and unholy torment as AVDAGATA releases their brand-new single "PURIFYING FLAME" accompanied by an official lyric video. Taken from their upcoming album "THE FACELESS ONE," set to be released on June 30th, 2023 via AT DAWN RECORDS, the single showcases a powerful blend of anger, melancholy, and pure destruction. "THE FACELESS ONE" is already being hailed as the Blackened Death Metal highlight of 2023.
AVDAGATA's lineup features the talents of Sebb Drago (Vocals), Allsvart (Arrangements, guitars, bass, keys, producer), and Jaloma (Drums, Dark Funeral, Night Crowned). Speaking on the single, Sebb Drago said, "Those who dare to walk their own path, not to be influenced or mislead by anything on their march towards their dreams. Those who claim to carry the Black Flame within them, they will bring the Day of Wrath!"
Pre-orders for "THE FACELESS ONE" are now available at https://avdagata1.bandcamp.com/
Watch the lyric video for "Purifying Flame" on the band's official YouTube channel and support AVDAGATA by commenting, liking, and subscribing.
The "Purifying Flame" lyric video was created by Dreamdecipher Productions.
www.atdawnrecords.com
https://avdagata1.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Avdagata218/

Finnish industrial groove metal band RESOLUTION 13 has recently unveiled their new single "T-13", released on April 20, 2023, through Sliptrick Records. Serving as a precursor to their full-length album "DERELICT", due May 23, the track showcases the band's unique blend of sci-fi and metal, heavily inspired by the legendary "Terminator" franchise.
Recently, band members Dallas 13 and Hardtone shed light on the creative process behind "T-13" and the influences that shaped its sound and direction: «First of all, everything about our music revolves around Sci-Fi/space-related stuff, and our love and passion for the greater unknown out there», says Dallas 13. «Music itself is something I can't live without. When I hear a good song, even just a part or a riff, I instantly visualize it in my mind and see it as a video. When I get an idea for a song, I start the process with synths, like a painter who applies the base colors on a canvas. Another important aspect during the process is renting a cabin from a decent distance (far away from Helsinki) in Finland and recording demo vocals in peaceful solitude.» For Hardtone, it's all about waiting to hear a demo version of a song while already set for an adventure in the vastness of space: «First I just listen to what the song wants to say. From there I start to write lyrics and then we arrange parts together.»
The band members also discuss the personal significance of some tracks on the upcoming album "Derelict". Dallas 13 comments: «"T-13" has been the hardest to put together, but it is both visually and musically the most satisfying song after all. And "My Precious Star" I wrote for my daughter, so there is a lot of meaning to it.» Meanwhile, Hardtone shares his connection to "Messiah" and "Lost Keys", a track written for his late mother: «Through many different sessions and demos, all the tracks have taken their final form. On a personal level, every track has gone from being a stranger to becoming a friend. "Messiah" is very close to my heart, and I also wrote "Lost Keys" for my mother who passed away 5 years ago. Writing and recording it was very difficult, but ultimately very satisfying and relieving. My sister also provided some backup as we sang it together.»
This new album signifies a huge step forward in the band's development, moving closer to their desired soundscape of grand, theatrical music. «I believe every new record is a step forward, and for us, this one has been an impressive leap of 11 steps», says Dallas 13. Hardtone adds: «We now have more 'radio-friendly' tracks, film more videos, and enjoy playing live almost anywhere, from small clubs to outdoor festivals. The sky's the limit for us. Our music is for everyone, as it is the most universal language. People should listen to us more in that way. Although we don't like to be categorized, who else plays space metal nowadays? (laughs)»
As they continue to push boundaries, Resolution 13 hopes that fans will connect with their unique and distinct sound, and join them on this intergalactic adventure.
http://resolution13.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/resolut13n

5.5.2023News ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED

Milwaukee's ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED emerges onto the scene with the release of its debut EP, WOMB IN BLACK FLAME. This three-song assault of brutal technical death metal was masterminded by guitarist, vocalist, and overall songwriter, Isaac Rice.

The track “Dichotomy of Being” is now streaming at https://ashesofmomentsperished.bandcamp.com/track/dichotomy-of-being
Womb in Black Flame will be available on streaming platforms on May 12
Tracklist:
1) Delusions of Wilting Mind
2) Dichotomy of Being
3) Womb in Black Flame
Combining pummeling brutality with fast-paced technicality, Isaac set out to make ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED his vision of a melting pot of everything extreme and aggressive, yet melodic and memorable.
On his forthcoming EP entitled Womb in Black Flame, Isaac explores the darker side of the human experience, nurturing the soul for horrific eternal damnation in the form of dying and being reborn into an absence of an afterlife, a blackened abyss of absolute deprivation, left to fester for all of eternity.
www.facebook.com/@ashes.of.moments.perished

Doom-tinged trad metal band OXBLOOD FORGE is set to release their newest burnt offering, CULT OF OBLIVION. The EP builds on the metal path forged by the band's previous release Decimator, and brings forth a darker and heavier sound than their previous releases.
Cult of Oblivion will be out on digital, CD, and cassette formats on June 30. Stream the title track and pre-order the EP at https://oxbloodforge.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-oblivion
Tracklist:
1) Cult of Oblivion
2) Upon the Altar
3) Cleanse With Fire
4) Mask Of Satan
Cult of Oblivion was engineered and mixed by James Gazerro at The Red Room in Attleboro, MA. Mastering by Brad Boatright of AudioSiege.
Hailing from the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts, Oxblood Forge brings a penchant for roundhouse kicking the listener in the face with their own special sauce of heavy metal with a generous helping of classic rock, doom, and blues. The band aims for big hooks, destructive vocals, and heavy guitars.
Oxblood Forge recently completed a successful east coast tour with Spiral Grave and Mourn the Light, playing shows recently with Anvil, Manilla Road, and Magic Circle, and keeping the flame alive for heavy metal.
Oxblood Forge is:
Kenneth MacKay: Vocals
Robb Lioy: Lead Guitar
Greg Delleria: Bass
Erik Fraunfelter: Drums
Steve Nelson: Rhythm Guitar
www.facebook.com/oxbloodforge

German Horror Metalwave Project NARGATHROND has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of his latest album, "KILLING SEASON," due out on June 16th, 2023. The album, which tells a chilling horror story through music, features a mix of different genres, including Synthwave, Horror Scores, Glam Metal, Gothic, and Core influences, all blended together to create Nargathrond's unique style of Horror Metalwave. German Horror Metalwave Project Nargathrond has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of his latest album, "Killing Season," due out on June 16th, 2023. The album, which tells a chilling horror story through music, features a mix of different genres, including Synthwave, Horror Scores, Glam Metal, Gothic, and Core influences, all blended together to create Nargathrond's unique style of Horror Metalwave.
I am happy to find a label in WormHoleDeath which digs my stuff and interpretation of Horror Music," said Nargathrond. "I hope we can reach the right people who are ready for chilling spines and goosebumps. Glad working together!"
With guests The Runaway Wild and Iyes Keen from the USA and Shepardo from Germany, "Killing Season" promises to be a musical journey like no other. The album also includes a cover version of Nocturnal Depression's "Nostalgia" in Darksynth.
Nargathrond, which was founded in 2015 in the Thuringian Forest in Germany, has already released three albums, including "A Free Spirit," "End of Days," and "A Real Nightmare." The one-man project is known for combining multiple metal styles with different guest singers, creating a unique and diverse musical experience.
In addition to his music, Nargathrond also works as a soundtrack producer and composer for TV, movies, games, and custom offers in the genres of Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller, Crime, and Drama.
Don't miss out on the spine-chilling experience of "Killing Season" by Nargathrond, out on June 16th, 2023, on Wormholedeath.
Tracklist :
1. Midnight Haunt
2. Bloody Playground
3. Rivers Of Blood feat. The Runaway Wild
4. Deep In The Forest feat. Iyes Keen
5. In The Fog She Hides
6. With Her Pain She Kills
7. Kill Yourself Or Die Trying
8. Killing Season feat. Shepardo
9. Nostalgia (Nocturnal Depression Cover)
10. Rivers Of Blood (Instrumental)
11. Deep In The Forest (Instrumental)
12. Killing Season (Instrumental)
https://www.facebook.com/NargathrondMetal/

UK Progressive Death Metal band RANNOCH unveil their new opus, CONFLAGRATIONS, a 52-minute cut of untamed evolution. Willowtip Records will release the album on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on July 21.
Toilet ov Hell has premiered the album's first single, "Daguerreotype," which will be available on all digital platforms on May 5. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day. Stream "Daguerreotype" now at the following link: https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-rannoch-daguerreotype/
Accompanied by Australian drumming legend, Dan Presland (Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava) the seven tracks contained within Conflagrations open up new levels of musicality, punishing aggression, melancholic refrains and winding aural avenues of dark depths and complexity. Produced by Ian Gillings and mixed by James Stephenson (Cradle of Filth, Onslaught, Ghosts of Atlantis), Conflagrations represents a new hybrid of progressive death metal.
Originating from the UK’s West Midlands, Rannoch offer a refreshing take on the progressive death metal subgenre with focused extremity, fastidious technical precision, and rich song writing skills. Swathes of ethereal clean vocals, dark ambience and dynamic shifts accompany sledgehammer brutality and savagely intense screams.
Track Listing:
1. Degenerate Era
2. Prism Black
3. Threads
4. Conflagrations
5. Daguerreotype
6. Earth-Recycle
7. Threnody to a Dying Star
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Ian Gillings at the Rannoch studios, Warwickshire, England, between January and October 2022.
Drums engineered and recorded by Troy Mccosker at Bushido Studios, Melton, Australia during January 2022.
Mix and master by James Stephenson for Stymphalian Productions, York, England.
Artwork by Kishor Haulenbeek - Lowell, Massachusetts.
Album Line-up:
Ian Gillings - Guitars, vocals, synths and electronics
Richard Page - Guitars
Paul Lloyd - Bass
Dan Presland - Drums
Bio:
Rannoch's debut album was released on Eulogy Media (Damim, talanas) at the end of 2013 and received exemplary reviews far and wide, including a massive 4.5/5 from Zero Tolerance and 7.5/10 from Terrorizer.
A follow-up EP entitled Age of the Locust was released in 2015, featuring cuts left over from the BTW sessions.
During the tumultuous years of 2020, the sophomore album, Reflections Upon Darkness, was finally unleashed upon the world. With a more evident polar shift between intensity and chilled movements, Rannoch pushed the extremity between these two planes further than ever before, leading Metal Hammer UK to proclaim potential to be included amongst the UK death metal elite and an 8/10 review.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/rannochband

BALLSQUEEZER- “ WO DIE VÖGEL SCHLAFEN”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 23-04-2023
Formats: Digital, CD
Genre: Ball & Roll
Country: Slovakia
Line-up:
Mikey - guitars
Pedro - guitars
Peat - drums
Daddy - bass, vocals
Tracklist:
Hausgemachter Porno
Scheiss Egal
Dicke Eier
WWH GmbH
Alte Zeiten
Ute
Wo die Vögel schlafen
Na gut Sabine
Überflieger
Experience a unique fusion of energy and irreverence with BALLSQUEEZER's latest album, "Wo die Vögel schlafen"! This self-released masterpiece, set to be unveiled on April 23rd, 2023, captivates listeners with its distinctive blend of Ball & Roll, delivering a remarkable concoction of German schlager metal, piano, sweet-sounding guitar solos, and socially incorrect lyrics.
Originating from Slovakia, BALLSQUEEZER is composed of Mikey on guitars, Pedro on guitars, Peat on drums, and Daddy on bass and vocals. With their new album, they invite you to embark on a musical journey that transcends the ordinary, exploring themes that are both audacious and engaging.
Self-recorded and mixed, this album showcases the band's raw talent and dedication to their craft, while the mastering by emastered.com ensures a polished and professional sound.
BALLSQUEEZER's bold approach and infectious energy are not just limited to their music. Their band photos and visual aesthetics perfectly capture their audacious spirit, making them an act you won't want to miss.
www.ballsqueezer.net
https://www.facebook.com/ballsqueezer.net

KEKAL- “ DEEPER UNDERGROUND”
5.5.2023News KEKAL

www.kekal.org
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DRAMA NOIR – “ NIGHTFALL UPON THE ASYLUM”

Label: Floga Records
Release Date: 03-05-2023
Format: CD, LP
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Country: Greece
Line-up:
Tenevris (vocals)
Mephisto (guitars and orchestrations)
Vampyrpriest (guitars)
Peisithanatos (bass)
Yngve (drums)
Tracklist:
Intro
284 Green Street Avenue
Risen To Avenge
Vultu Tenebrarum
Blood Wedding
Shepherd Of The Lost
The Quest Of The Unknown Kaddath
The Ghost Ship
Nightfall Upon The Asyllum
Immerse yourself in the dark and atmospheric symphonic black metal world of Drama Noir as they unveil their highly anticipated third full-length album, "Nightfall Upon The Asylum," set to be released on May 3rd, 2023, through Floga Records. Hailing from Greece, this talented band delivers a haunting and powerful experience for fans of Katavasia, Synteleia, Yoth Iria, and Kawir.
Formed in 2017 by Mephisto, Drama Noir has continually evolved, culminating in this spellbinding release. The album features nine intense tracks, including the already-released single "Risen To Avenge" and the captivating "The Quest Of The Unknown Kaddath." Each track masterfully combines orchestral elements with blackened death metal, creating a unique soundscape that transports listeners to a realm of darkness and mystique.
The band's lineup consists of Tenevris on vocals, Mephisto on guitars and orchestrations, Vampyrpriest on guitars, Peisithanatos on bass, and the steadfast Yngve on drums. Together, they deliver a sonic experience that showcases their growth as musicians and composers.
Recorded and produced by Mephisto and Psychon, with lyrics by Apostolos Oroklos, "Nightfall Upon The Asylum" stands as a testament to Drama Noir's dedication to their craft. The album's artwork and layout, designed by Jon Toussas (Graphic No Jutsu), perfectly encapsulate the enigmatic aura that permeates the music.
https://www.facebook.com/dramanoirband/

WHERE THE CHILDREN PLAY –“ POEMS FROM THE SOLEMN BLACK”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: April 4, 2023
Format: Digital
Country: United States
Line-up:
Michael Nelms: Vocals
Luminal: Instruments
Louis Littlebrain: Instruments
Tracklist:
And All is Quiet in the Solemn Black Void
The Great Abyss in the Sky
To Serve the Guillotine
In the Midst of a Woodland Altar
Wrath of the Dead
Pact of the Silent
...Forgotten and Empty
An Ode to a Raven
A Demon's Lament
Murdered at Candle's Light
The Sorrowful Hymn
Unleash your darkest emotions and descend into the abyss with Where the Children Play's latest release, "Poems from the Solemn Black." This self-released third full-length album, released on April 4, 2023, will engulf you in a haunting atmosphere while catapulting you through the realms of blackened death metal and deathcore. Hailing from the United States, this enigmatic trio presents a unique and immersive experience that will leave you breathless.
Prepare to be immersed in an unforgettable sonic journey as you traverse through the album's 11 spine-chilling tracks.
Recorded by DBStudios, the album's raw and powerful production amplifies the emotive and aggressive nature of each track.
https://youtube.com/@wherethechildrenplayofficial
https://spotify.link/cQnHj6nsazb

UK-based melodic death metal band COUNTLESS SKIES has partnered with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of forthcoming album RESONANCE. Stream the album in its entirety at the link below!https://www.invisibleoranges.com/countless-skies-resonance/

Resonance consists of a selection of tracks from the band's first two albums, performed live from the studio with cellist Arianna Mahsayeh (who also appeared on Glow). Willowtip Records will release the album on Digipak, vinyl LP, and digital formats on May 5.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/countless-skies.aspx
https://countlessskies.bandcamp.com/album/resonance-live-from-the-studio
Consisting of selections originally recorded for New Dawn and Glow, the band writes that:
"Each track has unique parts written specifically for the cello, adding extra melodies and layers that help the songs to reach new heights. After playing several shows and festival slots across the country, and in preparation for our set at MetalDays 2022, we decided to capture the sound we'd created with Arianna by recording a live set at Gusto Studios in Luton, Bedfordshire."
Track Listing:
1. Daybreak (4:20)
2. Summit (6:01)
3. Glow (20:15)
4. Wanderer (5:47)
5. Tempest (5:10)
Credits:
All music and vocals recorded by Greg Niedzwiecki at Gusto Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
www.countlessskies.com
www.facebook.com/CountlessSkies

SUTON – “ SACRILEGIOUS”
Label: insArt Records / Satanath Records
Release Date: April 18th, 2023
Formats: Digital, CD
Genre: Doom Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Drone
Country: Bosnia/Herzegovina
Line-up:
Lyrics by Hylinn
Music by Insanus
Tracklist:
Grandiose Anthropomorphism. Godlike Incubus.
Celestial Consciousness. Starlight Divine.
Thirty Seconds. Enlightenment Ritual.
Cartesian Dualism. Free Will.
Beyond Me. Forever Me.
Old Man Willow
SUTON released their epic debut album, "Sacrilegious", and it's going to blow you away. This Bosnian band has been cooking up some seriously dark and heavy tunes for almost ten years, and now they're ready to show the world what they're made of. If you're into doom, death, black metal, or sludge, you're gonna love this.
The dark vibes on "Sacrilegious" are off the charts, with more than 50 minutes of spine-chilling music that'll make you feel like you've been transported to some twisted, shadowy corner of the Balkans. With a mix of killer original tracks and one badass cover, SUTON's signature blend of doom, death, black metal, and sludge will leave you craving more.
SUTON's dynamic duo, Hylinn and Insanus, put their blood, sweat, and tears into making "Sacrilegious". They didn't rush a thing – every track has been polished to perfection. The album was recorded at the legendary Dungeon Studios in the U.K., with the bone-chilling vocals laid down at Studio Taar Reii in Bosnia.
https://insart.org
https://www.facebook.com/suton.official

DOG TIRED – “THE RED VERSE”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: June 3rd 2023
Genre: Metal
For fans of: Entombed A.D. | High On Fire | The Haunted | Gojira
In the shadow of the stones beneath a boiling crimson sky he speaks the thousand names of the eldest god of all. The arcane, guttural sounds eat away the flesh of his mouth with each profane syllable pronounced. Blood pours from his disintegrating lips but he never falters in his invocation. This is his only purpose, all he was ever made to be, the Caller of the Divine. He weeps with joy as the clouds are rent above him; his exposed teeth and tattered tongue forming the final words. Ichor rains down on his upturned face and his eyes explode as he gazes upon the convulsing, churning magnitude of God – the world eating legion of tentacles and teeth, the malice beyond all understanding. Blinded, broken and fulfilled he falls to his knees, the words of the Red Verse, the multitudinous names of the Almighty have been spoken…
For more than twenty years Edinburgh’s Dog Tired have been honing their craft, sharpening the cutting edges of their riffs and fine tuning their engine of destruction. In a perverse rejection of accepted patterns they have only become heavier with every release, their creative fires burning hotter and higher. And all the touring across the UK and Europe, all the festival appearances and four previous albums, they have all lead to this – to The Red Verse. This is the sound of Dog Tired becoming all they have promised and delivering an album of colossal weight and power, a set of songs with depth and stature that can trade blows with any name you care to mention. From the lead weight grind of ‘Fracture’ to the layered evolution of instrumental ‘The Pillars Of Phobos’, the vicious, irresistible drive of ‘Of Severed Gods’ to the grand, punishing finale of ‘The Red Verse’ itself, there is no chink in the armour of this album; no moment where the music is less than captivating, where the songs demand any less than every ounce of your goddamn attention. Dark riffs with cavernous grooves, thunderous drums and fiercely melodic vocals – Dog Tired are armed to the teeth with an intimidating array of metal weaponry. The Red Verse is an album of brute force combined with engulfing atmosphere and thrilling storytelling delivered with consummate skill and musicianship.
The Red Verse was recorded at Nameless City Sound studio in Lauder with King Witch’s Jamie Gilchrist and has the world class sound to match its world class set of songs – rich, warm, organic, textured and above all monstrously heavy. The cover and booklet art gives the album its final touch of class, the images being created by King Witch vocalist Laura Gilchrist. Dog Tired will publicly unveil this magnificent chapter in their career with a special launch show at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh. If you can be there, be there, but under no circumstances allow the incredible album that is The Red Verse pass you by.
Line-up:
Keith Blaikie - Drums
Luke James - Guitars/Vocals/Synths/Samples
Chris Thomson - Vocals
Barry Buchanan - Bass
https://www.dogtiredmetal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dogtiredmetal

Son of Satan is the first single taken from the debut album by DARK AGE OF RUIN, a band from São Miguel that intends to claim the throne of Black Metal produced in the Azores. The album, FALSE MESSIAH AND THE ABSTRACT, will be released on the 19th of May, through Selvajaria Records, in partnership with Museu do Heavy Metal Açoriano.
Tracklist
1. An Heretic Overture
2. False Messiah And The Abstract
3. Crucifixion... The Last Drop Of Blood
4. Golgotha
5. Sacrificium Of The Lambs
6. Son Of Satan
7. The Oracle
8. Blasphemy
9. Tenebrous Heathen
https://www.facebook.com/darkageofruinofficial/

In 1997, Long Island, NY's PYREXIA unleashed one of their OSDM classic records "SYSTEM OF THE ANIMAL". Set to unleash a re-recorded 25th-anniversary edition of the album with its current band lineup that consists of Chris Basile (Guitar), Shaun Kennedy (Bass), Jim Beach (Vocals), and John Glassbrenner (Drums), the punishing brutal death metallers are sharing a new lyric video for the track "Purging the Nemesis" via their Youtube at https://youtu.be/vqtorFK8J8A and Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3oO7wmE
Band co-founder and guitarist Chris Basile adds about the track:
"This track is probably the most ferocious on the album. Pure Brutal Death Metal Vintage 1997. Only this time you can hear the riffs and feel the drums."
The 25th Anniversary edition of "System of The Animal 25" was recorded at Chapel Sound on Long Island, NY, and was mixed and mastered at Demigod Studios by Miguel Tereso. With “System of the Animal 25”, Pyrexia provides the blueprint for OG Brutality. It's fierce, angry, and in your face. This album will not leave your playlist. So put on your moshing shoes for this one. Heads will be banging and elbows flying.
"This album was ahead of its time in 1997. I don't think a lot of people were ready for such a mix of Brutal Death Metal VS. Beatdown Hardcore. When people hear this material with the production we put together with Demigod Studio, combined with the fact that the music was written in the mid-90s. I think it puts Pyrexia in a whole new light for a lot of people. I think the songwriting is really going to stand out for listeners bored with bands that put out the same album over and over." says Basile.
“System of the Animal 25” is due out on June 6th, 2023 via the band's label Gravitas Entertainment.
5.5.2023News PYREXIA

Album pre-order (CD, Vinyl) is available at https://pyrexiaofficialmerchandise.bigcartel.com/
Lyric Video for re-recorded "Unscathed" - https://youtu.be/m5hfuEat8I8
Track Listing:
1. Confrontation
2. Downsized
3. System of the Animal
4. Closure
5. Purging the Nemesis
6. Day One
7. Unscathed
8. G.F.Y.S. (Go Fuck Your Self)
About:
Band formation: 1990 - present
Location: Long Island, New York
1987-1989: Chris Basile joins the band Mortuary along with Terrence Hobbs, Doug Cerrito, and Mike Smith, all of Suffocation. Together over 30 songs were written by the band and many of the songs and riffs written during this time appear on both Pyrexia and Suffocation's early releases leading to many comparisons.
1990: Basile meets up with the four other original members Guy Marchais, Rob Shimonski, Daryl Wagner and Mike Andrejko, and Pyrexia is formed. They go on to release their 1991 demo Liturgy of Impurity and later the classic 1993 Full-length Sermon of Mockery, cementing their place in the anoles of Death Metal history......
Pyrexia continued to release one seminal release after another including their 1997 "System of the Animal", and even teaming up with Trevor Peres of Obituary in 1999 to form the band "Catastrophic" which went on to release their debut album on Metal Blade records.
In 2007 the band signed with Unique Leader Records and began an extensive campaign of touring and performing both in America and overseas in support of the next three albums released under the UL moniker that continues today.
With the addition of Gravitas Entertainment and Management as full-time management for the band, the schedule and team in place for 2023 have the band set for new heights.....
https://www.facebook.com/PYREXIADEATHMETAL

Lexington (KY) - The war machine known as TOMBSTALKER stirs once again and lumbers forth to ravage the planet with new darkened hymns of chaos and bloodshed! New EP AGE OF DARKNESS will be released on 12-inch vinyl, and cassette formats May 29 via Boris Records. The CD version will be released by Morbid Aggressor Productions.
Opening track "Astral Combat" is available now at the following locations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxlVEN8iQXo
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/track/astral-combat
Age of Darkness showcases Tombstalker's maturity and evolved songwriting. Hark! On the eve of the band's 15 year anniversary a new age of darkness dawns…
Now featuring a brand new lineup, including additional lead guitar, as well as a new drummer, Tombstalker is more vicious than ever and poised to show the world the meaning of hammer-crushing death once again.
Pre-order: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-darkness
Track Listing:
1. Astral Combat
2. Titan Warlord
3. Age of Darkness
4. Final Night
Age of Darkness was recorded at Sneak Attack Studios.
Line-up:
Conqueror Horus: Vocals/Guitar
Defiler: Bass
Gruftspüre: Guitar
Contagion: Drums
Bio:
Tombstalker’s story began in 2008 in Lexington, KY when several of the founding members were still teenagers. Throughout their early days as a band they released several demos, EPs, and eventually a debut full-length in 2015. During this time they scoured the American underground circuit setting out on multiple nationwide tours as well as festival appearances cementing themselves as true warriors.
Stylistically, they forged a distinctive sound heavily steeped in Scandinavian style black death as well as d-beat crust punk; not a common combination found on American soil thus setting them apart from their peers in many respects.
Around 2017, Tombstalker entered an extended hiatus with zero activity due to lineup complications. Much doubt would be cast in the coming years as to whether they would return. That doubt has been exstinguished with Age of Darkness.
https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl
https://www.facebook.com/tombstalkerband

Dear Friends in the Press and Media worldwide,we’re proud to finally announce that mysterious Scottish dark doomed death metal behemoths ORDER OF DECAY are about to emerge with their crushing debut album "MORTIFICATION RITES", a blackened necrotic specter of omnipotent, atmospheric, slow-moving death.
The colossal work has been teased by Metal Injection via an exclusive premiere of the song “Blood Libation”, remarking how the track is “is sure to drag your day way down into the blackest reaches of nothingness” - you can check out the track and feature https://metalinjection.net/new-music/order-of-decay-stays-death-doom-with-new-single-blood-libation
5.5.2023News ORDER OF DECAY

Humongous in its scope and vision, and inexorably annihilating, "Mortification Rites" sees the anonymous collective construct massive and enveloping visions of moribund decay, conjuring premonitions of total doom across a forty-six minute, eight-track death-devoured sonic abyss. The album's immense and lightless aura is brought forth by an onslaught of crushing and dissonant guitars enshrouding a monolithic, telluric rhythm section. Keyboard-laden soundscapes and necrotic vocal proclamations feed its imposing aura further, shaping a sonic beast of truly otherworldly traits. The work falls beautifully within the framework of the recognizable and iconic contemporary UK death-doom and dark death metal scene, following excellently in the footsteps of bands like Indesinence, Esoteric, Pantheïst, Grave Miasma and Cruciamentum, with its dismal atmospherics and oppressive onslaughts of dark, dissonant crushing, yet melodic guitar work. But "Mortification Rites" also brings a whole new breadth of darkness and destruction to the platter, often branching out into the same realms of infernal sonic maelstrom we've seen from Finnish dark death metal acts like Desolate Shrine, Maveth and particularly Krypts, to bring forth its own vision of absolute, abyssal death metal bedlam.
"Mortification Rites" is slated for a June 2 2023 worldwide release on LP, CD, MC and digital formats via Sentient Ruin with all formats now pre-orderable via all our channels
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://metalinjection.net/new-music/order-of-decay-stays-death-doom-with-new-single-blood-libation
http://sentientruin.com/bands#/order-of-decay

Orphalis have created a masterful album, walking the fine line between technicality and brutality, and doing so much along the way. It's an exhilarating, sinuous and multifaceted album that keeps changing things throughout and makes sure that every song has that special part or two for you to keep coming back to. Three songs from the album are currently streaming on Bandcamp https://orphalisger.bandcamp.com/album/as-the-ashes-settle
ORPHALIS – “AS THE ASHES SETTLE”
For fans of: Psycroptic, Benighted, Cutterred Flesh, Aborted, Monument of Misanthropy, Enragement
Counterbalancing technical death metal with brutal death elements, Orphalis may have found the perfect stylistic balance for the kind of music they are playing on their fourth full length which is astonishingly fluid given its dynamic and multifaceted nature. Their structuring is intuitive and yet unpredictable which keeps things both engaging and exciting. Moreover, with their knack of providing standout parts in each of the songs when you least expect it, it's impossible not to remain awestruck. In addition to the myriad music patterns that are equally matched by phenomenally diverse vocals, they are able to inject melodic bits and even searing solos into the music for added emphasis, all of which only enhances the auditory experience each time. 'As The Ashes Settle' is a beautifully tempered, vibrant and energetic album that is bound to leave an indelible mark in the style.
Line up
Thomas Szczecina - Vocals
Jens Dürholt - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Morten Formeseyn - Guitars
Thomas Köhler - Bass
Phillip Hatcher - Drums
Artwork by Adam Burke
Track listing
1. As the Ashes Settle
2. Ritual of Conflagration
3. Watch them Descend
4. The Wolves Draw Near
5. An Effigy to Humanity
6. Staring into Ruin
7. Moon Supremacy
8. From Shadows Arisen
9. Labyrinth Configuration
10. To Embrace Defeat
11. Crowned in Hatred
Official release date - August 25th, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/Orphalisband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India

"THE DESOLATE THRONE", the new single from German death-doom metallers VOIDHAVEN, is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsAtYGAggUg
VOIDHAVEN will be releasing their new album, "LITHIC", on June 9th 2023 via Ardua Music.
For fans of : My Dying Bride, Swallow The Sun, Hamferd, Saturnus, Officium Triste.
In 2016 a five-person expedition from Hamburg, who had set out towards the unknown, established a base on newfound ground. The crew - consisting of seasoned veterans also hired on vessels like Ophis, Fvneral Fvkk or Remembrance - claimed the place as their own, named it VOIDHAVEN and used it as origin for the distribution of their artistic cargo.
The exported wares combine various components to spread an atmosphere of oppressive, yet harboring gloom. Lyrically, they incorporate skeptical world watching, critical reflection of social relations, addressing inner struggles and spinning haunting tales. Musically, they blend a foundation of Melancholic Doom Metal with elements from Death Metal.
The first goods in form of the “Voidhaven”-EP were shipped in collaboration with Solitude Productions in 2018. Overcoming a line-up change on the drums, an unplanned break due to a pandemic and personal circumstances dispiriting the crew, they hired fleet admiral Jens Ballaschke to produce new wares in October 2022. Assorted in the “Lithic”-album, the resulting luxuries will be distributed in company with Ardua Music, beginning in June 2023.
So shoulder your bale and embark on a journey to find relief in the VOIDHAVEN!
Tracklist:
01. Resting on Tombs
02. Sermon of Scorn
03. To Walk Among Ghosts
04. The Everblazing Picture
05. The Desolate Throne
06. Something Cruel Within
Line-up:
Simon - vocals, guitars
Phil - guitars
Marcos - keys
Jakob - bass
Norman - drums
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArduaMusicLabel
https://www.facebook.com/voidhaven/

5.5.2023News Atrox Trauma

Hungary-based ATROX TRAUMA is back with their latest music video for "Get out of Publicity" from their album "ON THE LINE OF NOTHING AND SOMETHING". The official video, produced by Berserker Music Videos, features the band's signature powerful sound, great riffs, epic atmospheres, and incendiary vocals that have made them a favorite among thrash/death metal fans.
"On The Line Of Nothing And Something" has been praised as a modern masterpiece in the thrash/death metal genre.
The band's lineup, consisting of Imre Torok, Andras Székely, Gyula David Tabori, and Gergely Gyori, has been making waves in the music industry for their electrifying performances and powerful sound. Their latest music video, "Get out of Publicity", is a testament to their talent and dedication to their craft.
Atrox Trauma's "Get out of publicity" music video is not just another metal video; it's a statement about the political system's status quo and a call for self-reflection and removal from the public eye. The video's raw energy and powerful message are sure to resonate with fans of the band and the genre as a whole.
www.facebook.com/Atrox-Trauma

The Hungarian death metal band MONASTERY, hailing from Zalaegerszeg and founded in 1989, released their powerful new single "PULLED INTO STAKE". Having released the first official Hungarian death metal album "Far from Christ" in 1992, the band has cemented its place in the annals of metal history.
Listen the latest single at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFyqRfxkzJo
Following a 16-year hiatus, the reactivated lineup now features Róbert "Billy" Kovács on drums, Roland Kovács on vocals, Ferenc Tóth "Hufi" and Krisztián Tóth on guitars, and Szanati "Szana" Szabolcs on bass. The band has released five video clips over the past two years, showcasing their revitalized energy and passion for death metal.
"Pulled into Stake" is a preview of the band's upcoming album "FROM BLOOD," set for release in fall 2023. Directed and produced by Ákos Gelencsér of Purple Duck Studio, the music video for the new track offers a taste of the band's forthcoming album.
MONASTERY has performed extensively in Hungary and abroad, including shows in Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania, and Poland. The band has graced the stages of Lowland Fest, Fezen Fest, Black Noise Fest, Liszói Rockfest, SDN Fest, Viharsarock Fest, and Szigetvár Rock Fest, among others.
Don't miss the band's new single and music video "Pulled into Stake": https://youtu.be/NFyqRfxkzJo

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MESSERSCHMITT: Speed Metaller zurück auf der Bühne
Lange mussten die Fans darben, aber endlich ist es wieder soweit: Messerschmitt entern die Bühnen und werden mit ihrer schweißtreibenden Show alles und jeden in Grund und Boden spielen. Mit „Consumed By Fire“ hatten die Remscheider 2020 ein wahres Highlight via ftwctp Records veröffentlicht, nur um dann wegen der Pandemie wie so viele Bands auch auf Liveshows verzichten zu müssen. Nun geht es endlich wieder auf die Bühne, weitere Shows sind in Planung.
Schaut euch Messerschmitt hier an:
17.05.2023 Messerschmitt - Oberhausen, Resonanzwerk
19.05.2023 Messerschmitt - Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler
20.05.2023 Messerschmitt - Karlsruhe, Graubau Stutensee
07.10.2023 Messerschmitt - Erntedrunk Fest, Rauschenberg
28.10.2023 Messerschmitt - Ragers Elite Festival, Hamm, Zeche Radbod
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ftwctp-Records/100083540673739/
https://www.facebook.com/messerschmittspeed/

Ohio metal merchants TERRNOCT have unleashed their debut full-length album, ICON OF RUIN. This 11-track beast slams together elements of thrash, tech-death, and death metal in brutal fashion.
Stream Icon of Ruin on Spotify and YouTube.
Order the album at https://terranoctband.bandcamp.com/album/icon-of-ruin
Check out the official video for "Leviathan's Will" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKOakw0Umkc
Follow TERRANOCT at https://linktr.ee/terranoct
"It is a 65-minute, direct, in-your-face event that has everything that you could want in heavy music." - Metal Epidemic
"The weight and depth of these songs is incredible, as is the pace and stamina. There are no low spots on the record – every bit claps around you and rattles your bones. Recommended." - Flying Fiddlesticks
Tracklist:
1 Meridian
2 Omnipotence
3 Cast in Stone
4 Heresy
5 Dystopian Dance
6 Blighted Body
7 Call Of The Void
8 Artificial Conflict
9 Those Without A Voice
10 Leviathan’s Will
11 Cerebral Strangulation
Icon of Ruin was written by Dan Paddy, Tyler O'Brien, Rickie Palmer, and Sam Vang. Lyrics by Dan Paddy, Tyler O'Brien, and Ricky Lewis. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by TERRANOCT. The artwork for the album was done by Ricky Lewis.
TERRANOCT is a metal band based out of Akron, Ohio, originally the brainchild of two childhood friends, guitarist Tyler O’Brien, and drummer Dan Paddy. While the two had played together since childhood and released an EP under a different name in 2014, it wasn’t until they’d elevated their musical abilities and stage presence through the addition of vocalist Ricky Lewis and guitarist Sam Vang in 2016 that the TERRANOCT name was set in stone. Their lineup has since evolved, with guitarist Rickie Palmer stepping in for Vang after his 2020 departure and contributing his own creative ideas and energetic showmanship, but throughout all stages of their existence, the fearsome foursome has evidently found success, having climbed the ranks from local shows and home recording to playing alongside giants of the metal scene and securing their own studio space.
With deep roots in the death/thrash metal traditions, TERRANOCT takes influences including The Black Dahlia Murder, Death, Sylosis, Revocation, Psycroptic, Megadeth, Lamb of God, and Gojira, and reinterprets them through their own unique lens with pummelling precision and a strong sense of direction. Over time, they’ve refined their sound, and are now well-known for a sonic profile defined by a perfectly balanced marriage of both styles, which shines through on both their existing singles, a visceral thrasher named “Heresy,” a broodier, meandering number named “Blighted Body” and the newly released “Leviathan’s Will”.
TERRANOCT’s grind has certainly been rewarded, both with a feature on Toontrack’s Metal Month as well as a string of opening slots for some of the biggest names in metal, including Cannibal Corpse, Revocation, GWAR, Soulfly, Nile, Suffocation, and Overkill. Yet despite their success, their DIY spirit remains strong, opting to produce, mix, master, and create the art for their debut album themselves, titled Icon of Ruin.
TERRANOCT is preparing to get their noses to the grindstone as they gear up to release their album and push it as hard as they possibly can. Through a razor-sharp focus on connecting with both artists and fans, it’s going to be a wild ride as they fight tooth and nail to secure an even stronger foothold in the metal community. However, with a string of gigs soon to be announced, the pace is picking up, and if the sky’s the limit, TERRANOCT is more than ready to soar.
TERRNOCT is:
Tyler O'Brien (Guitars/Clean Vox)
Ricky Lewis (Vocals)
Rickie Palmer (Guitars)
Dan Paddy (Drums)
https://www.facebook.com/Terranoct/

Renowned Swedish death metal multi-talent Rogga Johansson is set to launch his newest project, ASTROPHYTE, alongside Fredrik Petersson. The highly anticipated album "2192," inspired by the Mutant Chronicles World role-playing game, will be released on June 30th after a delay from its original May date. Adding a unique twist, the album features the captivating, almost pleading female vocals of Indii Hofvander, as well as Mike Hubrovcak's growls, creating an oppressively heavy atmosphere. Brace yourself for 9 tracks infused with classic Nordic death metal elements and unexpected finesses.
Pre-order ASTROPHYTE's "2192": https://amzn.to/425CQfa http://mdd-records.de/astrophyte
Note: The previously planned May 19th release date has been postponed to June 30th.

Italian death metallers MEMBRANCE will be releasing their new album "UNDEAD ISLAND" due out June 2023 via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Rockshots Records.
"Undead Island" is the materialization and the channeling of all the ideas and energies expressed so far by Membrance in a unique and well-defined tangible direction. The band has partly abandoned the death n roll influences to give more space to inject black metal and has limited the progressive digressions to have more direct and compact tracks. The lyrical path of the full length is influenced by everyday life, dealing with themes not only of the band's personal ones but also sometimes not discussed in metal music in general.
With these premises, the band is absolutely sure that their fans will appreciate this work more than its predecessors, and Membrance is equally sure that with this album they will push messages in equal measure to what they have always pushed mainly with the music.
The band adds:
"We want to offer an experience of deep anger, like being able to identify with an innocent prisoner kicking and screaming behind steel bars. We want to bring to the mind of anyone who listens to us the auspicious lagoon folklore that is fading away and to recall the times of a Serenissima that made us proud of our city but which is now almost forgotten. With this record, we want to convey our frustration and anger in our impotence and make people feel all the strength and energy we still have to fight, scream and cling tooth and nail to what we have left of our memories so as not to lose it permanently."
Today, the band introduces the first single from the forthcoming "Undead Island". Entitled "Riva de Biasio", it's a bold thrash-death track that tells the story of a kidnapping cannibal butcher.
"We decided to release this single because its crowd reaction was amazing when we played it live. Not even Chef Tony would be happier to promote such a noisy and ergonomic chainsaw!" adds the band.
Music Video - https://youtu.be/F0njCYNC8eM
Digital - https://spoti.fi/3VdJKgg
Membrance was born in Venice in 2012 from the mind of founding member Davide Lazzarini as a Death Metal and Black Metal crossover project, it wasn't until 2014 and onwards, after several line-up changes, that the group stabilized in old-school Death Metal with blues/rock n' roll influences, which was reinforced by the entry of lead guitarist Pietro Battiston.
After an intense period of live activity in the underground and various demo recordings, in 2017 Giovanni De Fraja joined as the drummer and Membrance decided to work more seriously on their own music. They immediately recorded and produced their own debut album "Abyss", initially released independently it was quickly picked up by the Ukrainian label Envenomed Music.
Thanks to this first release, the group received a fair amount of approval in the Italian and European underground scene, and we're contacted to play at Metaldays of Tolmin 2018 in Slovenia, along with the Winterdays of Metal of the same year, plus asked to be opening support for various international bands on tour in Italy such as Marduk, Brujeria, and Necrodeath.
These successes pushed the group to collaborate again with Envenomed Music and with the support of Narcoleptica Productions, Membrance produced their second studio album "Morality's Collapse", which was released at the beginning of 2019 with the sound evolution of 16th Cellar Studio in Rome (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hideous Divinity, Hour of Penance), starting a path towards the Swedish old school Death sound "HM2 style".
However, with the arrival of the Covid pandemic, despite growing approval and greater support for the international live scene such as Entombed A.D., Cripple Bastards, and Benediction, after 5 years of activity, Pietro decided to abandon the group leaving to Gregorio, the rhythmic player who just recently entered the group, the task of replacing him.
Giacomo Rusconi also entered the band as the second guitarist, the group embarked on a path of musical evolution in the following years in which it abandoned the blues influences to embrace a more black metal style and worked on texts in Venetian dialect along with lyrical influences inspired by the lagoon folklore.
During the summer of 2022, the recordings of the third studio work "Undead Island" were concluded with the support of the AudioCore Studio, which further develops the sound path started on the basis of the Swedish HM2 sound.
"Undead Island" is due out June 23, 2023.
Album pre-order - https://bit.ly/Membrance_CD
Track Listing:
1. Zombie Massacre - 3:33
2. Spirar nel Caigo - 3:44
3. Spetro Malcontenta - 3:00
4. 1348 - 3:51
5. Marubio - 3:07
6. Armor of Hate - 4:02
7. Riva de Biasio - 3:50
8. Sepolto in Velma - 3:40
9. Stench of Rot - 4:21
10. The Shores Crumble - 3:50
Album Length: 37:03
Membrance is:
Davide Lazzarini - Singer, Bass guitar and Keys
Gregorio Di Angilla - Rhythm and Solo Guitar
Giacomo Rusconi - Rhythm and Solo Guitar
Giovanni De Fraja - Drum and Percussions
Album Credits:
Instruments Recorded at Mestre and Campalto (Venezia) during Spring 2022.
Recording of the vocals, Mixed and Mastered at AudioCore Studio in Parma during the Summer of 2022 by Luca "Cocco" Cocconi and Simone “Sygo” Sighinolfi.
Cover Art painted by Francesco Cagali (China on wood)
"Zombie Massacre" Solo by Jack Draven from Ulvedharr
Sample on "Zombie Massacre" from "Zombie 2" (Lucio Fulci, 1979)
Sample on "1348" from "Morte a Venezia" (Luchino Visconti, 1971)
http://www.extremetalmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/membranceband

US death metallers MUTUAL HOSTILITY will be releasing their new album, "INHUMAN ANGUISH", on June 28th 2023 via Lethal Scissor Records, making it the band's debut to the label.
Toilet Ov Hell is now premiering the first single "Faces in the Walls" at https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-mutual-hostility-faces-in-the-walls/
Following the good feedback received for the “Sacred Propaganda” EP, MUTUAL HOSTILITY waste no time continuing their attack and return with their first full-length. The band have thankfully made no great changes to their juggernaut sound. Dynamic, utterly crushing, immediately memorable, the band’s death metal stick to its guns without de-escalating the branded frenetic motion and interminable aggression.
Drawing inspiration from bands such as Suffocation, Deicide and Gorguts, MUTUAL HOSTILITY create a sound distinctly modern but with an appreciation for the old school death metal legends, all executed with near surgical meticulousness.
Tracklist:
1. Exordium
2. Reality Lens
3. Unknown Echoes
4. Lie In Wait
5. Myth Through Time
6. Faces In The Walls
7. Black Vault
8. Biorhythm
9. Denouement
Pre-orders: https://www.lethalscissor.com/product/mutual-hostility-inhuman-anguish-preorder/
MUTUAL HOSTILITY is a death metal band formed in January of 2020 in Northeast Ohio, USA. Merging many metal genres into the fold, Adam Rogers (vocals), Dan Gates (guitars & bass) and Eric Frabotta (drums) offer a blend of hostility and intensity.
Most of 2020 was spent writing and recording at each others home during the pandemic shutdown. Soon after the band released a lyric video for the song “Pyramid of Hate” which gained some momentum and eventually led up to the EP titled "Sacred Propaganda" being released in November 2020 on the Cult of Parthenope record label.
In 2022 nine new tracks were written and recorded for the first full-length album.
Line-up:
Dan Gates - Guitars, Bass
Adam Rogers - Vocals
Eric Frabotta - drums
https://www.facebook.com/lethalscissor/
https://www.lethalscissor.com/
https://mutualhostility.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MutualHostility

ZARIA - “ TELL THE WIND”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 18-02-2022
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Symphonic Folk Metal
For Fans Of: Nightwish, Epica, Equilibrium, Eluveitie
Country: Slovenia
Line-up:
Jerca Starc – lead vocals
Jakob Konda – lead guitars, extreme vocals
Gašper Pesek – keyboards, backing vocals
Nika Kos – drums
Rok Ražman – bass guitar
Miha Merc – rhythm guitars
Recording Info:
Recorded and mixed by Peter Dimnik
Mastered by Mika Jussila of Finnvox studios
Tracklist:
Prophecies of Old
Where Adventures Begin
Evermore
Prek meglic preteklosti
Ko vstane jutro
Gea
Dream of a Frozen Dragon
Warlord
To Stealing, Cheating, Fighting and Drinking
V senci triglava
Tell the Wind
Until That Fateful Day
Dive into the enchanting world of Zaria, as they invites you to listen their mesmerizing latest album, "Tell the Wind," a captivating symphonic folk metal masterpiece. Hailing from Slovenia, this talented band has crafted an extraordinary collection of tracks that transport listeners to a realm of myths, legends, and unforgettable melodies.
With a powerful metal core that resonates throughout the album, Zaria seamlessly weaves in majestic symphonic elements, intricate orchestrations, and an awe-inspiring operatic mezzo-soprano. The soaring choruses and memorable vocal lines are sure to leave a lasting impression on any fan of the genre.
"Tell the Wind" boasts an impressive tracklist, featuring tales of ancient battles, folk stories, and fantasy-inspired themes, as well as contemporary ecological issues and heartfelt lyrical meditations. The album showcases Zaria's versatility, with a strong appeal to fans of bands like Nightwish, Epica, Equilibrium, and Eluveitie.
Don't miss out on the chance to experience Zaria's "Tell the Wind," an unforgettable musical journey that will captivate and inspire. Get ready to lose yourself in their unique symphonic folk metal soundscape!
http://www.zaria-band.si/
https://www.facebook.com/Zaria.band

CRUCIATUS INFERNALIS, the renowned black metal and dungeon synth band, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "GÖTZENBRECHER." With their signature haunting soundscapes and raw energy, the band continues to push the boundaries of their genre. "Götzenbrecher" is a call to arms against the forces that seek to control and enslave us, and a testament to the power of true darkness.
For fans of : Blut aus Nord, Alcest, and Pest Noir.
In this new track, Cruciatus Infernalis challenges the false idols that enslave us and brings forth the power of true darkness. The haunting melodies and raw vocal power transport listeners on a journey through the darkest depths of their music, inspiring change and rebellion against oppressive forces.
The cover art for "Götzenbrecher" perfectly encapsulates the bleak and desolate landscape the song creates, depicting a crumbling temple engulfed in flames. This striking image represents the devastation and chaos at the heart of the song's theme – the destruction of false idols and the triumph of the true path.
Cruciatus Infernalis takes great pride in every aspect of their music, from lyrics to artwork. "Götzenbrecher" is a true masterpiece, capturing the essence of the genre and the message it conveys. With its haunting melodies and raw power, this song is a force to be reckoned with.
Fans of Cruciatus Infernalis and black metal and dungeon synth in general will eagerly anticipate the release of "Götzenbrecher." This single represents the latest chapter in the band's evolution and stands as a testament to their dedication to the genre and the power of true darkness.
Released on April 21, 2023, via Kvlt und Kaos Productions and evoked by H.Daemonenwacht, "Götzenbrecher" is now available for streaming on all major platforms. Embrace the darkness and revel in its power. Hail the Goat!
Listen The Single At This Location:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5VVefh4sDkELuOxj1BvOVy?si=vGJHtwVqQN6hbvgLgxI7mg
https://www.facebook.com/CruciatusInfernalis

30.4.2023News BIGOTRY

The history of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY began in Ostrava, an industrial town in the northeast of the Czech Republic, in 1991 first under the name BIGOTRY.
The first demo called “STEP TO THE GRAVE” was recorded by the quintet soon after the completion of the line-up. In April 1993 they headed to the Fors studio to immortalize three of their songs along with a short postlude “In Memory”. However, we still cannot talk about doom metal here. Death metal in the middle tempo is interspersed with slow passages, flavoured only with guitar solos (no violins, flutes, let alone keyboards in BIGOTRY’s music at that time) and purely murmuroid vocals. If someone made a similar record today, they would be described as a lunatic and a hardcore retrophile, yet, knowing that these are thirty-year-old songs, one can really enjoy listening to them - and perhaps say how naive but honest it all was at the time.
The band’s further journey continued under the name DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY. The name change did not result from misunderstanding, nor was there any personnel change, the band simply moved their message elsewhere and the guys realized that the name BIGOTRY was less and less in line with the content of their lyrics, dominated by human tragedy.
The first CD release of “Step To The Grave” happened in June 2017 on label Pařát Productions, when it became part of the digipak reissue of “Lamentations Of Innocents”, the first demo of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY. The digipak was sold out since 2019 and I thought of putting out “Step To The Grave” on CD separately for the first time. In April 2023, exactly 30 years after the original cassette release.
Enjoy this trip to the Czech metal history with the original sound of the recording, which should be approached in no othe