NEWS 9.12.2023
German death metal band Abandoned Humanity releases their debut album 'Against All Odds', a blend of aggressive riffs and intricate musicianship.
ABANDONED HUMANITY – “AGAINST ALL ODDS”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 30, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For Fans Of: Death, Nevermore, Edge of Sanity, Gojira
Country: Germany
Inspired by the classics of the genre such as Death and Nevermore, as well as modern extreme metal outfits from Gojira to Alcest, "Against All Odds" marks Abandoned Humanity's debut full-length album. This modern death metal LP is characterized by its mature approach, featuring complex arrangements, intricate musicianship, and a relentless pursuit of heaviness. The album blends aggressive death metal riffs with atmospheric post-metal sections, offering unexpected twists and turns to keep the listeners engaged. Recorded in Moscow between 2020 and 2022, and mixed and mastered by Sergey Lazar in 2023, this album is a testament to the band's dedication to their craft. The cover art and design have been expertly crafted by Mayhem Project.
Line-up:
Artem Gorokhov - Bass, Vocals, Music, Lyrics
Denis Bondarev - Guitars, Vocals, Music
Guest musician: Lyubov Tikhonova (Tverd Legend, Perspektiva string quartet) - Violin in 'Against All Odds'
Live musician: Grigory Vitkovsky - Drums
Tracklist:
Divides
The God That Dwells In Flame
The Silent Ones
The King Of Ruin
Complicit
This Hecatomb
Unconquered
Against All Odds
Recording Info:
Recorded in Moscow, 2020-2022.
Vocals recorded at CDM Records.
Vocals for 'Complicit' recorded at YUR Studio.
Violin recorded at Artefakt Production by Artem Amatuni.
Mixed and mastered by Sergey Lazar in 2023.
Cover art and design by Mayhem Project.
http://abandonedhumanity.com
https://abandonedhumanity.bandcamp.com/
https://facebook.com/abandonedhumanity/
VINCENT CROWLEY – “ANTHOLOGY OF HORROR” CD/LP/DIGITAL
New Vincent Crowley album artwork for "Anothology of Horror", lyric video and pre-orders online now! "Anothology of Horror" is set for a Digipack CD, Gatefold LP and digital release on 23 february 2024! A dark Heavy Metal adventure telling tales of horror and the macabre created by Vincent Crowley (ex-Acheron mastermind). A must have for both old school Death Metal fans as well fans of Mercyful Fate and Candlemass!
Pre-Order: https://vincentcrowley.lnk.to/anthologyofhorror
Almost three years on from the release of VESTINDIEN's 2020 debut full-length "Null", the new single, titled "Forbi Stillheten", bridges the gap from where the band were then, to where they are today.
"Null" served to introduce fans to VESTINDIEN's unique approach to a
dark, harsh and sinister old-school metal sound, and whilst "Forbi
Stillheten" is still very much rooted in metal, this time it also
references 60s psych and 70s prog.
Described by the band as "A hymn to the people who see the world as something they belong to, rather than something that belongs to them”, "Forbi Stillheten" can be streamed or downloaded from a variety of services at:https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Vestindien_ForbiStillheten
Formed in 2009 and named after the last known brothel (now a museum) in Bergen, VESTINDIEN had a reputation as an up-and-coming hardcore band with a heavy metal twist, and a solid following eager to witness VESTINDIEN's frenetic live shows. But one year after the release of their 2011 EP “We are the Lords of Hellfire”, the band inexplicably called it a day.
Several years later VESTINDIEN re-emerged with a more introverted, and less hardcore and aggressive, approach to their music. Hints of the band's hardcore roots were still discernible, but VESTINDIEN's sound had manifested itself into a dark shroud that conjured up the essence of black metal, punk and old school rock’n’roll. As a result "Null" was filled with songs that were dark, desperate and desolate, but also packed hard punches of energy and groove.
Details of the new album itself are still being kept under wraps, but we can reveal that "Verdande" was written in a basement in Bergen, as well as on a secluded island in the Barents Sea. The latter's location out in the open sea, has literally, and figuratively, given VESTINDIEN more air and space do develop their music, without sacrificing any of those claustrophobic and chaotic roots from the underground.
VESTINDIEN's lineup is comprised of Slettsnok on vocals, guitars and synth, Fader War and Henrik Paulsen on guitars, Karl Johan Johannessen on drums, Petter Beyer on synth and Pål Eirik Veseth on bass, and more information about the band can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Vestindien/
BLACKENED ROSE – “REQUIEM OF THE ROSE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Gothic Metal
For Fans Of: HIM, Type O Negative, The 69 Eyes, The Rasmus, VV, Negative, Entwine, Serenity
Country: Australia
"Requiem of the Rose" is a gothic symphonic masterpiece by Blackened Rose, drawing inspiration from iconic bands like HIM, Type O Negative, and The 69 Eyes. The song immerses listeners in melancholic keyboard and orchestral melodies, complemented by deep and sorrowful vocals, evoking the ambiance of autumn and winter.
Recording Info:
The single was recorded and produced in Sydney with Daniel Zolotic (Ignite the Sun, ex-Besomora) at his home studio.
Line-up:
Aleksei Iagunkov - Vocals
Erick Perdomo-Borelly - Guitars
Paya Jebelli - Bass
Naomi Campbell - Keyboards
Michael Litherland - Drums
Luan Medeiros - Drums (Recorded)
Elizabeth Mary Chidiac - Backing Vocals (Recorded)
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OFERMOD / BLACK ALTAR / ACHERONTAS – “DRAKONIAN ELITISM”
Label: Odium Records
Release Date: December 2023
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ondskapt | Behexen | Mare | Watain
Three dark initiates stand upon the Path of the Dragon, the Path of the Nightside, prepared for transformation of body, mind and soul. They await the outstretched hand of Lucifer to guide them in their descent into the Void, where they will look upon the Dragon and transcend unto Godhood. They will touch his scales as he coils about the universe, their eyes will be opened to the secrets of Atlantis and the powers of the primordial gods – and the trappings of mundanity will fall from them, reduced to ashes in the presence of truth…
The number 3 is spoken of as the number of magic, wisdom and understanding, of time - birth, life and death - the numerical representation of perfection. Now three of black metal’s most infamous subterranean powers have united to invoke their own infernal sorcery, to create a jewelled chalice wherein the powers of music and mystery will blend and burn together. The serpentine essences of Ofermod, Black Altar and Acherontas have entwined to summon from beyond the veil Drakonian Elitism; ten spells of black metal magnificence that hark back to the triumphant days of the genre’s greatest victories, incinerate the false dilutions of its edicts that pollute these current days and blaze a path of rebellion reborn into future days unseen. Ofermod open the ceremonial proceedings in an intoxicating expulsion of ritualistic terror, before Black Altar grasp the burning brand and stride forward in a display of chilling, orthodox violence – finally handing the torch to Acherontas to cast their baleful light upon the last steps to revelation. More than just a magnificent display of the true musical might of black metal, Drakonian Elitism offers a glimpse beyond its dread portals into a hidden world of secret knowledge and ultimate transfiguration.
This very special work of elite black metal will be unveiled by Odium Records in the days of silent winter darkness, as one year dies and another prepares to be born. Clothed in the distinguished and imperious artwork of Daniele Valeriani (Celtic Frost, Mayhem, Behemoth etc) Drakonian Elitism will be available in Die Hard red vinyl, black vinyl, tape, CD digi-pak and digital formats, as well as a fabulous limited edition deluxe wooden box – the ultimate incarnation of this Dragon spawned masterpiece. Clear your mind, focus your thoughts and prepare for the arrival of this unmatched exposition of black metal might, this impious union of dark forces.
Line-up:
OFERMOD
Belfagor – Vocals/Guitars
Devo Andersson - Bass
James Stewart – Drums
Shadow – Backing Vocals
BLACK ALTAR
Shadow – Vocals/Bass
Lars Broddesson – Clean Vocals
James Stewart – Drums
Necro – Guitars
ACHERONTAS
V.P. Adept – Vocals/Bass
Saevus H. – Guitars
M. S. - Drums
Track Listing:
1 – Ofermod – Intro
2 – Ofermod – Vinum Sabathi
3 – Ofermod – Agios Ischyros Belial
4 – Ofermod – Atavistic Chants Of Levitation
5 – Black Altar – Via Draconis
6 – Black Altar – In The Labyrinths Of Sitra Achra
7 – Black Altar – The Oracle Of Divine Madness
8 – Black Altar – Outro
9 – Acherontas – Intra Psyche
10 – Acherontas – Astra Magia
https://www.black-altar-horde.com
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https://www.label.odiumrecords.com/
Sci-fi themed black metal band VORGA return with what's regarded as one of the most eagerly awaited albums of 2024. Following the release of their hugely successful previous full length, Striving Toward Oblivion, expectations were sky high but Vorga do not disappoint and in fact surpass them, taking their music into new dimensions. Close your eyes and lose yourself in this beautiful, masterfully crafted album and find yourself drifting mentally in otherworldly realms. A couple of tracks from the album can be streamed on Bandcamp https://vorgaband.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-palest-star
VORGA - “BEYOND THE PALEST STAR”
For
fans of: Imperialist, Dissection, Vektor, Emperor, Satyricon, Mare Cognitum
Scaling astronomical heights with their previous full length, sci-fi themed black metal band Vorga return with another illuminating album. The German band, wiser from their experiences, have adopted a more direct approach with a sound that is comparatively more stripped down but its emotive appeal and stirring quality has only been enhanced. In addition to being far more nuanced, the songs are beautifully structured too, each narrating its own otherworldly tale. Finding better expression, the music is more relatable and heartfelt than ever before, with the numerous glistening melodies lingering on for much longer than expected. The music almost has a gentle, haunting quality to it. The band understands that when the music is so emotionally rich and evocative, the expression need not be forceful anymore. There's pure understated elegance on display here which is unparalleled; it's sheer class. Vorga have fully mastered their art on this release and multiple listens will only attest to the fact that they've come up with yet another gem of an album.
Album line up
Atlas - Rhythm Guitar
Спейса - Lead Guitar, Bass + Vocals
Hymir - Drums
Artwork by Adam Burke (Imperialist)
Track listing:
1. Voideath
2. The Sophist
3. Magical Thinking
4. The Cataclysm
5. Tragic Humanity
6. Fractal Cascade
7. Terminal
Official release date - March 29th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
COLLAPSED MINDS – “ABYSS”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
Release Date: 30th of June 2023
Format: Digital, LP, Cassette
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Germany
The music world is set to be taken by storm with the latest release from Collapsed Minds, titled "Abyss". Released on June 30, 2023, through Kvlt und Kaos Productions, this album represents the pinnacle of melodic death metal, striking a remarkable balance between intense aggression and captivating grooves.
"Abyss" stands out as an unyielding exploration of the genre, where every track resonates with profound intensity. The album is a symphony of meticulously crafted songs, each showcasing the band's commitment to excellence. From intricate guitar riffs to thunderous drumming, and haunting vocals, Collapsed Minds has created a chilling yet inviting musical experience.
The album features the hit single "Viech ausm Woid", a track that has already garnered massive acclaim in the metal community. Known for its memorable hooks and poignant lyrics, it highlights the band's versatility and musical prowess, making it a highlight in an already impressive lineup.
Listeners are invited to dive deep into the abyss with this release, as Collapsed Minds masterfully merge the brutal with the beautiful. From the first note to the last, "Abyss" demands attention, offering a sound that is as mesmerizing as it is menacing.
For fans of melodic death metal and for those looking to experience the cutting edge of the genre, "Abyss" by Collapsed Minds is an essential listen. Prepare to be engulfed in a world where raw power meets rhythmic elegance, a world that only Collapsed Minds can create.
Tracklist:
Cyber Eternity
Villain in the Mirror
Blank Episodes
Beast of Prey
Viech ausm Woid
The Undying
Dead End
Quarantine
Python´s Tongue
www.kvltundkaosproductions.com
www.kvltundkaosproductions.bandcamp.com
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Following
the success of their albums "Nihil" and "Ascension," the
Belgian Black Metal ensemble SERPENTS OATH has inked a deal with Odium Records
for their third album, "Revelation," scheduled for release in January
2024.
The band has recently unveiled "Pandaemonium," the third video from the upcoming album. This new release showcases a blend of fierce rage and dramatic elements, culminating in what the band describes as an "epic hymn." The song, according to SERPENTS OATH, symbolizes the "Final Harvest," a time when the Undead Gods emerge to reign supremely and harvest human Lifeforce, signifying their open rule over creation.
"Revelation" will be available in various formats:
Wooden Box: Limited to 50 copies, including a Red marble LP, digi pack CD, exclusive design t-shirt, pendant, and patch.
Die Hard LP: Red marble, heavy vinyl, gatefold, limited to 100 copies.
Black LP: Heavy vinyl, gatefold.
Digi Pack CD: 6 panels with a 12-page booklet.
The album's cover art is crafted by the renowned artist Nestor Avalos.
https://www.facebook.com/OdiumRex/
https://www.serpentsoath.com/
For Fans Of: Bell Witch , Atramentus
Dead Witch Records are thrilled to announce the release of "A Stable Decay," the haunting and monumental debut album by Archestral, now available. This Funeral Doom Metal opus, originally unveiled in 2022, has been meticulously remastered and reborn for your sonic consumption.
Archestral's music is a chilling journey into the depths of funeral doom, characterized by deathly drones, eerie ambience, and an unrelenting call for the fall of kings. This album is a culling and cold piece of funeral doom, a monolithic creation that will leave a lasting mark on the genre.
"A culling and cold piece of funeral doom, the monolith debut album of Archestral is now available through Dead Witch Records. A mix of darkness, old school slow doom, and haunting ambience, deathly drones, and calls for the end of kings."
https://deadwitchrecords.bandcamp.com/
LIVEKILL – “NEW PLAGUE”
Label: SWOL Records
Release Date: 27th of October, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Heavy Metal
For Fans Of: Whitechapel, Gojira, Bad Wolves, Megadeth
Country: United States
Livekill, a prominent force in the modern metal scene, has released their ferocious new single "New Plague," the third single from their upcoming album "Evil Ecstasy." This electrifying track has made significant waves, charting in the USA (#2), Canada (#1), and the UK (#3), further establishing Livekill as a powerhouse in heavy metal.
"New Plague" epitomizes Livekill's aggressive signature sound while demonstrating the band's musical evolution. The single features relentless guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and an intense vocal performance, creating a sonic assault that reflects the band's dedication to their craft. The lyrics explore societal decay and chaos, resonating with the raw power of the music.
With a reputation for high-energy performances and a rapidly growing global fanbase, Livekill's "New Plague" is poised to become a mainstay in their repertoire. The single is available on all major streaming platforms, offering listeners a chance to experience the intensity of Livekill's latest creation
About Livekill:
Livekill, a high-energy heavy metal band from South Florida, is making waves in the Florida metal scene and beyond. Known for their aggressive sound and electrifying live performances, Livekill is set to leave a significant mark on the metal world in 2023/2024 with their forthcoming album, "Evil Ecstasy."
Current line-up:
James Hawkins - Vocals
Erik Lissabet - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Kevin Gallagher - Drums
Napalm - Lead Guitar
John Snell - Rhythm Guitar
Produced by John Snell
Mix/Master by Alastair Sims
https://www.livekill.net/
https://livekill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LiveKillBand
BURYFICATION – “HAUNTED, ENSLAVED, DEVOURED”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 16th of October 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Finland
Buryfication, a new death metal act from Tampere, Finland, established in 2021, has released their two-track single "Haunted, Enslaved, Devoured" on all major streaming services. The band members, experienced in various black and death metal bands, bring a rich history of metal to Buryfication. Their music core lies in death metal, drawing heavy influences from thrash and black metal. Both tracks of the single, embodying the band's intense style, have been released as video singles showcasing their performances in various settings.
The single is tailored for fans of bands like Vader, Deicide, and The Crown.
Recording Info:
Recorded by Mikko Koskinen
Mixed and mastered by Matti Mäkelä in the year 2023
Line-up:
Marko Ala-Kleme: Vocals
Tommi Kolehmainen: Guitar
Henri Kyllästinen: Guitar
Pasi Bunda: Bass
Mikko Koskinen: Drums
https://www.buryfication.com/
https://buryfication.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Buryfication/100082494502400/
Deimhal releases 'Malice,' a symphonic black metal single blending raw vocals with melodic elements, exploring themes of inner darkness and societal evil.
DEIMHAL – “MALICE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 8th of December 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Country: Finland
"Malice" is the first single from Deimhal's upcoming second EP, set to release in the next winter. The track represents the band's experimental side, featuring symphonic synths, a fusion of raw lead and power metal vocals, blast beat drums, and melodic guitar and bass parts. The lyrics delve into themes of human inner darkness and societal evil, reflecting on the increasing inclination of people towards darkness in their daily lives.
This single is recommended for fans of bands like Dimmu Borgir and Old Man’s Child.
Recording Info:
Composition by Jukka Hallikainen
Lyrics by Mika Tönning
Arranged by Deimhal
Produced by Deimhal
Recorded in each member's personal "bedroom" studio
Mixed and mastered by Joni Borodavkin
"Malice" offers a unique blend of symphonic and black metal elements, showcasing Deimhal’s distinctive style and thematic depth.
https://deimhal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/deimhalofficial/
The new album from Montréal’s PHOBOCOSM is now streaming in full ahead of its Friday, December 8 release date.
Foreordained is available on CD, digital, and vinyl formats. Order at:
Foreordained is an amalgamation of everything that came before it. A perfectly balanced fusion of the murky death metal depravity of debut Deprived, blended with the devastating doom of Bringer Of Drought. Remarkably, this was the plan all along: “When we wrote Deprived, we decided that our first three albums would be a trilogy, so Foreordained is the last chapter of that trilogy. We made a conscious effort to pace all three albums in a similar manner since we wanted them to be linked - starting with a slow, crushing doom song and concluding with a long, epic, depressive one. It's not a coincidence,” reveals guitarist Samuel Dufour.
As their genre of choice would suggest, Foreordained's lyrical concepts are about death, as well as the futility of denying one’s inherent mortality. Hence the name of the album; meaning predestined, inevitable… “Since death is unavoidable, the end of all life and of our planet is also unavoidable, so there are apocalyptic themes also. The closer ‘For an Aeon’ is about a possible way the world as we know it could end.”
Wrapped
in artwork by the inimitable Lauri Laaksonen of Desolate Shrine, Convocation,
and Pestilent Hex fame, Foreordained is set to be a 2023 death metal
highlight.
Tracklisting:
1. Premonition
2. Primal Dread
3. Everlasting Void
4. Infomorph
5. Revival
6. For an Aeon
The album was mixed and mastered (as well as partly recorded) by Xavier Berthiaume from Tehom Productions at Studio Tehom.
PHOBOCOSM is:
J.S.G. - Drums
S.D. - Guitars
E.B. - Vocals/Bass
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/Phobocosm
HANIBAL DEATH MACHINE – “STUPID”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 11, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Dark Metal
For Fans of: Rammstein
Country: France
Hanibal Death Machine (HDM) returns with their single "Stupid," a powerful dark metal track that begins with a slow, Viking-like march. The song delves into the grave reality of the harm humans inflict on the earth. Featuring a dark musical tone supported by a slow and potent tempo, "Stupid" signifies a significant shift towards a more organic style in HDM's music, a progression initially hinted at in their earlier release "Mon Cadavre." The single promises to be a haunting addition to the playlists of its listeners, echoing the band's evolution and deepening their dark metal roots.
Recording Info:
Recorded on October 17, 2023, at Antistatic Production Studio by David Castel
Biography:
Hanibal Death Machine, formed in January 2014 by Jean-Luc Loret (formerly of Votre Seigneurie, Lost, and Aloïs) and Thibault Beyney, initially drew heavy influence from US industrial metal. The band released two EPs, "Birth" (2016) and "Sombres Visions" (2017), during which they extensively performed live, including a 15-day tour in Russia, shows in Spain and Switzerland, and shared stages in France with notable acts like Sidilarsen, Psykup, Gorod, Black bomba, and Punisch Yourself. They even performed at a sold-out Bikini show for Sidilarsen's 20th anniversary.
The momentum was interrupted in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Post-pandemic, HDM released a music video for "Mon Cadavre," which has garnered over 19,000 views, marking a stylistic evolution from industrial metal to a darker, more organic sound. The band is currently finalizing their upcoming album, with "Stupid" being the latest single, further deepening the musical direction established since "Mon Cadavre." A music video for "Stupid" is expected in the first half of 2024. The year 2024 also marks the 10th anniversary of Hanibal Death Machine.
Line-up:
Jean-Luc Loret: Bass, Vocals, Production, Sequencing
Jean-Marc Mirande: Guitar
Jacques Maupeu Wise: Drums
Tracklist:
Stupid
https://hanibaldeathmachine.bandcamp.com/music
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Finnish melodic death metal band BEYOND THE HATE releases second single and music video "ALONE I DIE" from their upcoming debut album "DARKEST TIMES"
The Finnish melodic death metal band Beyond The Hate is set to release an anticipated debut album Darkest Times on March 8th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'Alone I Die' is released today with a stunning music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ZAKMfyt-Zto
Listen Alone I Die on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bth-alone
"The idea for the lyrics of the song was born when I was in a cabin in Finnish Lapland, thinking how wonderful a place it is for a person to be and why not to die. The song is not suicidal at all, and doesn't contain a drop of self-pity. Rather, it is an honest, raw statement that this is where I will spend my time and I may not always have a partner with me." says vocalist Niko Kalinainen
Bass player Mikko Monto states:
"The bass riff in the intro of the song was a long time in the making process with the band and producer, and finally we got the right vibe to get the song off to a good start with the guitars. The interludes are also nice to play live and bring good variety to the song in addition with the beautiful slow end. I think the story is about how most of us do indeed die alone, with a lot of darkness, pain and death along the path of life. The song is also accompanied by a nice music video, directed and edited by Juha Sihtola of MadCamProduction. The video was shot in the Black Bear Hall in Kerava and in the beautiful forest and seaside scenery of Finland."
Drummer Tommy Uhtio tells:
"In our band we truly like powerful double kick drum sixteenth note single strokes. I think it is a repeating element in our songs and kind of a signature feature in Beyond the Hate’s music. The song “Alone I Die” is no exception to this. The verse is double bass driven heavy beat. Originally also the chorus was entirely double bass but during the drum recordings we felt that something was off. We change the chorus so that for the first four bars are basic drum beat and the following four bars are then again with the double bass drum pattern. This change really made a difference to the rhythm, dynamics and the groove of the song."
Listen the first single 'The Lighthouse' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bth-lighthouse
Pre-Save album: https://music.imusician.pro/a/fXgthIe9
Pre-Order CD from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/beyond-the-hate-darkest-times-cd-digipak-pre-order
Biography:
Beyond The Hate's beginnings date back to the summer of 2016, when guitarist Kimmo Perälehto and bassist Mikko Monto started writing songs together. Second guitarist Jyrki Karhu joined in early autumn and singer Niko Kalinainen in late 2016. The band was officially founded in 2017, when Tommy Uhtio took over the drumming duties and the first practice sessions were held.
In the beginning, the band's songs were more straightforward metal but in late 2018, the band started to find their musical direction in melodic death metalsuch, as an good example the single "This Cold Morning" was released in 2019. In 2018 and 2019, the band participated in the Emergenza Finland band competitions, reaching the finals at the both times.
The first taste of the new style came with the 2020 EP "Betrayal Of Time", which received good reviews and created expectations for the band's future. - Miika Manninen / Metalliluola 2020: "Beyond the Hate's name is worth remembering for the future, because you can expect a lot from the next release.". - The band also participated in the 2022 Tuska-Torstai competition, reaching the semi-finals.
After the songs on the EP, the band focused on writing even more atmospheric and melancholic songs. More orchestral and choir elements were added to the songs, as well as acoustic guitar playing to create a new melodic mood. From this creative process came the twelve-track debut album "Darkest Times", which will be released in March 2024 via Inverse Records. The album will also feature guest vocalists Katri Hiovain-Asikainen from Numento on "Black Within" and Jaakko Mäntymaa from Marianas Rest on "In Memoriam".
Track
list:
01. Sign Of Weakness
02. Alone I Die
03. The Lighthouse
04. Black Within (feat. Katri Hiovain-Asikainen)
05. The Plague Upon Us
06. Left Behind
07. Dark Is The Sky
08. Dead Ones
09. Stranger in Me
10. Times of Misery
11. The Last Moments
12. In Memoriam (feat. Jaakko Mäntymaa)
Artwork by Petri Lampela
Line-up:
Niko Kalinainen - vocals
Kimmo Perälehto - guitars
Jyrki Karhu - guitars
Mikko Monto - bass
Tommy Uhtio - drums
https://beyondthehate.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheHate
NATTSJÄL – “ THE LAST VOYAGE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 29, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
"The Last Voyage" marks the latest offering from Nattsjäl, a project spearheaded by Jonas Almqvist, the founder of MÅNEGARM, and co-founder Pierre Vilhelmsson. This single represents an amalgamation of deep inner chaos and creative devastation. The band, known for its unique blend of Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal, offers a compelling piece with this release. Vocal contributions include the epic clean vocals of Thomas Vikström, known from bands like Therion and Candlemass. The presence of Johan Axelsson and Mr X enriches the single with expert guitar work, studio recording, mastering, and mixing. The haunting piano and singing by Mira Axelsson add a distinct layer to the track, making it a profound listening experience. This release is a must-listen for fans of Månegarm, Satyricon, and Celtic Frost.
Recording Info:
Everything was recorded and mixed in Skåne, Sweden, by Johan Axelsson of Nattsjäl.
Line-up:
Jonas Almqvist: Guitar, Lead Guitar, Harsh Vocals, Bass, Composer of Music and Lyrics
Pierre Vilhelmsson: Lyrics, Media, Composer, Vocals
Thomas Vikström: Epic Clean Vocals, Ideas
Johan Axelsson: Guitar, Composing, Mixing, Recording
Mr X: Drums, Studio Recording, Mastering, Mixing, Guitar Composing
Mira Axelsson: Piano, Haunting Singing
Tracklist:
The Last Voyage
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Finnish modern melodic metal band NORTHERN GENOCIDE is set to release their second studio album THE POINT OF NO RETURN on March 1st 2024 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'To Serve The Pestilence' is released today with a music video https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
Comments from the band:
"To Serve the Pestilence tells about a world of misinformation and lies where man has no chance to find the truth. The song is a sweet taste of the more old school Northern Genocide sound. The catchy chorus and hooks will make even the most cynical listener pump their fist in the air. The song is a display of skill from the band’s bassist Arto, as he has co-written the lyrics with Tommi and shows his ability to growl throughout the song."
The second single Necropolis which features Tommy Tuovinen from MyGrain is available here: https://youtu.be/NOQDWPmP1Eg
Music video of the first single, Harbingers of Genocide, is available here: https://youtu.be/s0kFWzEoDX0
Listen To Serve The Pestilence on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-pestilenc
Biography:
Northern Genocide was established in 2010 in Helsinki, Finland. It all started with a meeting of old high school friends, guitar player Pyry Pohjanpalo and producer Rainer Pekkinen, after Pyry had discovered Rainer's interest in programming and computer music. They both had a history of playing in various metal bands, but now they wanted to try something different by bringing electronic influences to metal. The very same year they started recording demos in their home studio.
In 2012 a crew was put together for gigs and new demos. In december 2013 the band began recording a new 3-track demo. After some changes to the initial line-up of the band, the demo was recorded with Markku Tuuri in drums, Toni Jokiranta in bass, Pyry in guitars and Tommi Salonen as vocalist. The demo "Atlantis" was finished in October 2014. Shortly after work began towards a 5-track EP ”Planet Asylum” which was released in 2015.
2019 the debut album "Genesis vol. 666" was released through Inverse Records. The release was a success, and the only song written in Finnish, called Ikiruoste, proved to be a guiding star of the album. The style of NG's music had already started to evolve away from the industrial metal influenced sound towards more modern melodic metal. Genesis, Vol. 666 album recently reached 1 Million streams on Spotify.
In 2020 began the work towards releasing another full length album. During the long cold winter a few band members moved aside, resulting in Jussi Pulliainen taking the 2nd guitar role and Arto Viitanen picking up the bass guitar. An epic discovery was Leo Korhonen to play the drums. With just 1 month of practice he mastered his parts ready to be recorded for the album.
The new album ”The Point of No Return” was finally finished in the summer of 2023. The process of making the new album was long but it surely paid off. This time no compromises were accepted in the production process and the album surely presents the best of NG to date. The new ideas and the combined effort of the whole band resulted in a solid, banging and rich album. The album picks up where ”Genesis vol. 666” left off featuring even more aggressive guitar riffs and massive orchestrations. The contribution from various featuring vocalists (Stephanie Mazor, Tommy Tuovinen) and instrumentalists adds depth to the songs throughout the album. Lyrics written by Tommi criticize world overpopulation, corruption, abuse of power and describe the dark side of the human mind.
The album will be released on March 1st 2024 through Inverse Records and pre-sale is available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/northern-genocide-the-point-of-no-return-pre-order
Northern Genocide - To Serve The Pestilence (single 2023)
Composed by Pyry Pohjanpalo, Rainer Pekkinen
Lyrics by Tommi Salonen & Arto Viitanen
Produced by Rainer Pekkinen
Northern Genocide - The Point of No Return (album 2024)
Track list:
01. To Serve The Pestilence
02. Kaamos
03. Harbingers of Genocide
04. Icaros
05. Luonnonsurma
06. My Fortress
07. Our Final Hour
08. Para Bellum
09. The Engram
10. Necropolis feat. Tommy Tuovinen
Line-up:
Vocals – Tommi Salonen
Lead guitar – Pyry Pohjanpalo
Rhythm guitar – Jussi Pulliainen
Bass – Arto Viitanen
Drums – Leo Korhonen
Producer – Rainer Pekkinen
https://www.northerngenocide.com
https://www.facebook.com/northerngenocide
HELLFROST – “HELLFROST”
Label: Curtain Call
Records
Release Date: 27th of October, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Metal
Country: United States
Hellfrost, founded in 2010 by Dave Vainer as a solo project in Naples, Florida, has evolved into a prominent force in the metal scene. The band, known for combining elements of death, black, and thrash metal, along with various other sub-genres, has captivated audiences with its heavy and melodic sound. The self-titled album 'Hellfrost' marks a new era for the band with the addition of drummer Angelo Duca and bassist Ryan Blackburn, elevating their music to greater heights.
Recorded in Deerfield Beach, Florida, by the iconic metal drummer Derek Roddy, known for his work with bands like Hate Eternal and Malevolent Creation, this album is a testament to Hellfrost's musical prowess. It's a journey through the depths of metal, embracing the inferno of hell.
This album is recommended for fans of Death, Dimmu Borgir, Kreator, and Overkill.
Recording Info:
Recorded by Derek Roddy in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Mixed by Syd Vainer
Mastered at Imperial Mastering by Colin Davis
Line-up:
Dave Vainer - Vocals and Guitar
Ryan Blackburn - Bass
Angelo Duca - Drums
Tracklist:
Megalodon
Bloodshot
Don't Bury Me
Friday the 13th
Frozen Soul
Microplastics
Razors
Artificial Intelligence
https://hellfrostband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Hellfrostband/
Athiria's 'Conjure the Beast' is a powerful return to the death metal scene, showcasing their resilience and innovative sound, now fronted by the dynamic vocalist Andy.
ATHIRIA – “CONJURE THE BEAST”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
Release Date: 10th of November 2023
Format: Digital, CD, Cassette
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans Of: Sinister, Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower
Country: Austria
Austrian death metal band Athiria announces their latest album, "Conjure the Beast," marking a significant comeback and a new chapter for the band, following a challenging period. Formed in 2011, Athiria has grown from a passion project to a key player in the Austrian metal scene, gaining recognition with albums like "Capital Punishment" and "Vicious Circle," and sharing stages with major acts like Cannibal Corpse and Suicide Silence.
The band faced a hiatus following the loss of their drummer and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have now returned stronger with "Conjure the Beast," featuring a fresh lineup with Andy as the dynamic new lead vocalist. The album symbolizes Athiria's resilience and commitment to death metal, offering a blend of raw energy, innovative compositions, and the unique dimension of female-fronted vocals.
"Conjure the Beast" is a testament to Athiria's evolution and their eagerness to reconnect with fans and the metal community. The band is open to interviews and excited to share their journey, insights into the album's creation, and future plans.
Line-up:
Andy - Vocals
Letsch - Guitar
Andi - Guitar
Ossi - Bass
Tracklist:
Decay
Conjure the Beast
Forces of Evil
Redeemer
Retribution
The Dissension
Devastation
Cognizance
Reflection
Determination
www.kvltundkaosproductions.com
https://facebook.com/athiria666
After the first installment of RITUALS OVER LIMBURG, which was nothing short of a legendary weekend of sonic Alchemy, Dunkelheit Produktionen proudly announces RITUALS OVER LIMBURG PART II.
Once again, we promise to present to you the absolute pinnacle of Ritual,
esoteric Industrial and Ambient. From some of the absolute top players to small
but exquisite newcomers and audial obscurities - they will all be brought
together to evoke the pure magick of audial bliss.
Delve into the dark subconscious and reach for deathless light, as you participate in this two day event in Limburg, Holland, situated only a few minutes from the German border. As was the case before, we expect a large amount of guests from all over the world and tickets are limited - so be quick and place your order now!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412215692700340
Day 1 (15. November)
DODSSANG TEMPEL (USA)
ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN (ROM)
SCHLOSS TEGAL (USA)
NAM-KHAR (GER)
SCHMERZ & ERLÖSUNG (GER)
Day 2 (16. November)
EMME YA (COL)
VORTEX (GER)
BLACK VAULT (DEN)
secret act - T.B.A
secret act - T.B.A
Oefenbunker Heerlenseweg 162 6371 HX Landgraaf NL
OUR NEW RELEASES/SHOWS
GRIMOIRE DE OCCULTE – “SINISTER RITUALS “
Ritual/Industrial, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200
Grimoire de Occulte, consisting of Baal and Philosoph, have left their days of Death Metal behind them and cement their Ritual music with their new full-length „Sinister Rituals“. One lengthy track with a lot of variation and atmosphere that will please even the staunchest of critics.
One of the most convincing traits of Grimoire de Occulte's new release is the physicality of the sounds. Cymbals introduce the listener to the contained „Sinister Rituals“, mediatative percussion forms a solid narration and analogue synthesizers sputter verses from an inhuman chthonic sphere of transformation. The build-up is impressively crafty and there is always something happening and changing in this long piece, which flows like a solid album. It is no surprise that tibetan instruments and other fashioned from human bone were used alongside the analogue electronics and percussive instruments.
Fans of experimental Noise will also appreciate the highly organic samples and textures that pop between the deep and soothing drones and the overall feel of creepy transgression and ecstasy. One is sometimes reminded of the glorious days of Nekrophile Records or the current cream of the crop such as Halo Manash or Haare. Grimoire de Occulte's „Sinister Rituals“ is a must-buy and one of the best Ritual Industrial albums of the recent years.
Synth, electronics, effects, cymbals & dark tom by Baal. Human bones, ancient ritual instruments, bells, chants, similar and vocals by Philosoph. All material had been recorded in August 2023 at our temple by Bas Housen (Riffmeister) and GDO. Mixed by Bas Housen. Mastered by Alex Crispin. Photos taken by Nekrographie. May the ritual be the key to the hidden gates deep in your subconscious & may this recording help you on your path of enlightenment. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-rituals
HAARE – “ SUBMAGIC”
Ritual/Soundscapes, Finland
CD, Ltd. 200
When it comes to Drone, nobody does it better than Haare. Active for decades, Ilkka Vekka started as a secret tip on exquisite labels such as Freak Animal and Terror and quickly rose up to the top ranks of the subgenre, making Haare one of the biggest names in the game. And this is certainly well deserved, as the current full-length "Submagic" once again proves.
As usual, the sounds are carefully crafted and perfectly arranged. Drawn out waves of modulated bliss dominate the tracks, something is always going on and there is a perfect balance between liberating sonic minimalism and sophisticated interplays between spherical nuances that grow from unknown places and melt back into that black pool of droning radiance. Classic Haare at its best!
As can be seen from the title, "Submagic" once again delves into themes of occultism. Being heavily influenced by Thelema and 70ies occult revival aesthetics, Haare crafts the perfect Soundtrack for the mauve zone and astral wanderings. Nothing short of a mystical journey, "Submagic" is a mandatory experience for the connaisseur of deep Electronics and Noise Drone.
Recorded in various locations in Finland, 2022. Mixed at The Barracks by IV. Art by IV. Mastered by Alex Crispin. All music by HAARE. Exclusive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/submagic
ORD & KROMESHNA – “MECHANISM OF ETERNITY”
Ritual/Soundscapes, Russia
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Attention all fans of experimental Electronics! Ord and Kromeshna have teamed up to deliver "Mechanism of Eternity", an opulent one hour opus which should not be missed by fans of deep and ritualistic industrial.
Revolving around eastern spirituality and chthonic traditions, these two projects form a perfect union, creating highly interesting and enticing pieces that should please even the most critical of fans. Catchy and trance-like percussions accompany organic drones reminiscent of that dirty musique concrete the Russian maniacs are so well-known for.
"Mechanism of Eternity" by ORD and Kromensha is akin to an audial trance, an intimate contact with cosmic spheres of pure light. It is not the most digestible of albums, but that is what makes it a true gem to those who understand true sonic alchemy.
All music by ORD & Kromeshna. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/mechanism-of-eternity
SAPROS – “ASTHETIC OF DEATH”
Harsh Noise Wall, France
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Aesthetic of Death comes creeping in slow but harsh monoliths of pure blackness. Indebted to the rich Tradition of Harsh Noise Wall, this new Outfit offers 4 lengthy tracks that should bring absolute bliss to the aficionados.
A strong occult vibe runs through the dense and claustrophobic pieces, evoking feelings of Decay and timeless Evil. There are, of course, the heavy crackles and Bass frequencies hint towards Vomir and the Rita, but there is also a certain development and buildup that provides sufficient identity to Aesthetics of Death. Some may even notice the buzzing death synths that made the Italian pioneers masters of Death Industrial
Occult Death Worship and Harsh Noise Wall - a match made in heaven. Strongly recommended!
Recorded in late 2022. All music by SAPROS. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
All music by LOGOS. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/aesthetic-of-death
LOGOS II
Harsh Noise, Russia
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Occult and sinister sounds from Russia emerge once again! After stirring the water with the debut album of Womb11 and his first tape as Logos, the anonymous mastermind from Pskov presents another treat for those very few still able to grasp the essence of true outsider art.
„II“ is another exercise in skillful minimalism and another great success. Crunchy walls dig through tormented flesh and there is always something going on. Distant crackles, harsh fuzz and an overall feeling of manual and hands-on craftiness. It feels like the audial interpretation of a graverobber unearthing charred remains for sinister practices.
Two tracks, one longer and one short, form the core of Logos' new opos. Feedback, slow-burning Noise and clattering sing the proud hymn of a long forgotten future of Industrial heritage. Once again, a release not to be missed!
All music by LOGOS. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ii
BLACK VAULT – “HYMNS TO THE GREAT DEVOURER”
Industrial, Denmark
CD, Ltd. 200
Prepare to be devoured. Black Vault, a new formation dedicated to pitch-black Ritual Industrial, present „Hymns to the Great Devourer“. Steeped in dark occult traditions and sinister antihumanism, this Danish act remains loyal to the virtues of the subgenre while still maintaining a neat refreshing take.
It is rare that this style is pulled off as well as here. Minimalistic frequencies of necrophile Death Worship, gurgling demonic vocals and stylish percussive elements blend together in a Maelström of devotion and frenzy. Both the lyrics and the overall feel are a testimony to Black Vault's insights into the forbidden lore and practices shunned and condemned by the general public. Those who know, know.
„Hymns to the Great Devourer“ delivers exactly what it promises. Many may think of some of the triumphs from the old Cold Meat Industry roster or similar big names from Scandinavia, but Black Vault are certainly no copycats. The atmosphere is absolutely on-point and the album is nothing short of crushing. Get this, if you dare!
Recorded between 20019 and 2022 in Paris, London and Florence. Mastered by Grant Richardson at Hex Audio Labs. All music by BLACK VAULT. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-to-the-great-devourer
CERVICAL SMEAR – “OPHELIA & BONE MARROW”
Power Electronics, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200
Cervical Smear is one of the best-kept secrets of the European Hardcore Industrial Underground. Having released tapes sprinkled with rotten Period blood and CDs accompanied by human bones, the name quickly became hot in the circles of Power Electronics fans who could not get enough of perversion and Decay. After releasing on acclaimed labels like Filth and Violence, OFR and Nil by Mouth, Dunkelheit Produktionen is proud to present a CD that features the 2021 full-length "Ophelia" as well as the material from the highly limited Abgrund release "Bone Marrow".
Cervical Smear's style is pure frenzy. Slow gut-munching oscillations, cutting Feedback and sinister, disturbed vocals conjure up a feeling of bloodfucking sadism and death worship. Between the Power Electronics violence there are also structured moments carried by precise synthesizer melodies and drawn out eerie passages. The perfect blend between Power Electronics, Post Mortem, Death Industrial and Noise - instantly recognisable!
"Ophelia + Bone Marrow" is a mandatory release for those who still believe in rugged Noise with no boundaries. Necrophile and disturbed, this CD showcases the strengths of Cervical Smear and takes no prisoners.
"Ophelia", first released by Obsessive Fundamental Realism and Gutter Disease. "Bone Marrow", first release by Abgrund. All music by Cervical Smear. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All Rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ophelia-bone-marrow
APEX PARASITE – “ EROSION OF THE WILL”
Power Electronics, Sweden
CD, Ltd. 200
Fans of radical Power Electronics beware- Apex Parasite is on the rise! Presenting their debut, APEX PARASITE are here to show that they mean business.
The sound is clearly situated on the harsher side of the spectrum, offering aggressive crackles and throbbing basslines in perfect interaction. Commanding upfront vocals spew absolute contempt and under all of this, there is a certain sickness and darkness that has made Northern Europe the homeland of fierce Post Mortem sounds.
Apex Parasite offers refreshing balls to the wall brutality which could be compared to the past Highlights by Green Army Fraction or the leading figures of the German Heavy Electronics tradition. Highly recommended to those Who are still able to grasp the essence of Cultural Terrorist Power Electronics and celebrate its long gone happiness.
Recorded 2021-2023 at Studio Krampf. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-the-will
MURDEROUS VISION – “MECHANICAL COLLAPSE IN SIX STAGES”
Power Electronics/Industrial, USA
CD, Ltd. 200
Nobody can deny that Murderous Vision is one of the greats. Active since the late 90ies, Stephen Petrus has created an abundance of highly memorable and well-executed releases under the moniker. Some may have delved deeper into Dark Ambient waters, others deliver full-on Death Industrial with Power Electronics brutality. „Mechanical Opus in Six Stages“ is his newest landmark and another highly recommended release.
There is a feeling of desolation and underlying brutality that shapes the six tracks presented. Often, the compositions seem a tad restrained and hateful, but always with a lot going on under the surface. Upfront black walls, mechanical patterns and shrill screams evoke a feeling of post-apocalyptic wastelands and total annihilation. As the work progresses, Murderous Vision spices things up with that highly cherished brutality known from previous exploits, making the last third of this amazing album truly liberating and harsh.
Murderous Vision strikes again! „Mechanical Opus in Six Stages“ is a must buy and one of the strongest releases this mad American has ever come up with.
Created from November 2022 until January 2023. From field recordings, synthesizers, voice and various devices both electronic and acoustic at Spirits In The Trees, Fairport, Harbor, Ohio, USA. Photography and Manipulation by Stephen Petrus. Mastered by Alex Crispin. Graphic Design by J.S.
Vocals on "Cold-Rolled Consequence" by POST SCRIPTVM. Vocals and Electronics on "Lever, Pulley and Screw" by THE VOMIT ARSONIST.
Murderous Vision is Stephen Petrus ...and the seventh brings return...
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/mechanical-collapse-in-six-stages
SA BRUXA – “RITUAL”
Ritual/Industrial, Italy
CD, Ltd. 200
Sa Bruxa is most certainly a name that any true connaisseur of sonic art should have heard by now. Since 2016, Italian artist Guiseppe Novella has been releasing high quality releases dedicated to the dark sonic art of ritual industrial and ancient truths of spiritual achievement. The new full-length „Ritual“ presents not only another landmark in their discography, but also many new interesting aspects.
First of all, Sa Bruxa's craftsmanship must definitely be acknowledged. „Ritual“ appears as a complex and nifty arrangement of different styles, blending ritual bells and chants with slow drones and ambient soundwaves, while also including throbs and oscillations usually found in the murky past of Death Industrial. However, „Ritual“ is by no means an uninspired genre mix, but an intelligent and stringent work of sonic sorcery that truly transcends genre boundaries and creates something new (and arguably better). Throughout the play time of over an hour, the listener constantly gets the impression that something new is waiting just around the corner, building up on past elements and blending the old with the new. A truly marvellous sonic journey.
It is not too far fetched to state that those who are aware of the most ambitious ritual Industrial projects like Shibalba, Phurpa or Halo Manash would instantly recognise certain elements of theirs in the current Sa Bruxa output. Organic sounds of water and air mixed with ritual instruments conjure up a feeling of sincere spirituality and the compositions flow nicely, making „Ritual“ a tad more consumable than some more obscure projects, but by no means one-sided. A true beast of an album and an absolutely essential buy!
Recorded And Mixed In Berlin, 2020/2021. Mastered in March 2022 by Alex Crispin. Front cover photography by Animamundi. Graphic Design by J.S. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen, 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ritual
SCATMOTHER/CHAOS CASCADE – “THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN LIFE”
Power Electronics/Noise, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200 last copies
Scatmother and Chaos Cascade do it again! 4 years after they unleashed their first Act of Noise Terrorism, these two Tyrants of German Brutality return with "The Insignificance of Human Life". No Introduction and Explanation is needed- expect nothing but Fierceness and Chaos.
Scatmother analyses the profane Aspects of worldly Nihilism. Self-Hatred, Drug Addiction, Self-harm and Harakiri - Worship of Death and Demise. The Compositions are based on a Harsh Crunch reminiscent of Acts like Vomir, Werewolf Jerusalem and the early Days of Filth and Violence, while staying faithful to the ever-expanding Formula of Harsh Noise Power Electronics that defines Scatmother.
After the initial Exercise in suicidal Grimness, Realms of Cosmic Horror unfold and Chaos Cascade takes over. Black Waves of Distortion and Feedback narrated by demonic Vocals , the Sonic Equivalent of Faceless Lovecraftian Entities determined on total Annihilation. The Tracks are a Tad more unhinged than the ones featured on the previous Side, but are still grounded on classic analogue PE virtues.
"The Insignificance of Human Life" is not your nowadays Hipster- and liberal University compatible good Boy "Noise" supporting the current Trend. It is another work of Ugliness and Spite intended for the very few
All music by Scatmother and Chaos Cascade. Mastering by A. Crispin. Graphic design by J.S. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen, 2023. All Rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/the-insignificance-of-human-life
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Harsh Frequencies Over Limburg
11th May 2024
It's happening... again! After the first two waves of massive frequencies over the Limburg region, the third wave is coming to you very soon. Combining harsh noise and power electronics artists from the south and north of europe, exclusively. Don't miss this event for your ongoing noise-therapy. An exclusive event to experience the power of noise and power electronics.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2133837980281827
CITALOPRAM SHUNYATA (GER)
SOMA (SPA)
VINCENT DALLAS (BEL)
JSH (SWE)
DREAMCATCHER (GER)
Oefenbunker Heerlenseweg 162 6371 HX Landgraaf NL
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The video of Kaaboos performing Taake’s “Nordbundet” on 13th October 2023 was premiered today via the following sites:
Metal Addicts - https://metaladdicts.com/iranian-black-metal-band-performs-taake-cover-in-front-of-iran-embassy/
Metal Hammer Italy http://www.metalhammer.it/2023/12/05/kaaboos-in-anteprima-per-metal-hammer-italia-la-loro-performance-davanti-allambasciata-iraniana/
Heavymetal.no https://www.heavymetal.no/blog/posts/kaaboos-iransk-svartmetal-video
Chaos Vault http://chaosvault.com/newsy/kaaboos-iranski-black-metalowy-one-man-band-gra-cover-taake-w-protescie-pod-ambasada-iranu/
Kaaboos (کابوس) which stands for Nightmare in Farsi/Persian, is a one-man Black Metal band from Iran, currently residing in Norway. Main man 'Atash' whose name translates to 'Fire' - left his home country of Iran and sought refuge in Norway, the true home of black metal, in order to freely express himself via this unique and versatile subculture, away from the religious and dictatorial oppression of the Middle Eastern country.
Regarding the protest in Oslo, Atash said: “Black Metal is a powerful weapon for rebellion and my goal with the protest show outside of the Iranian embassy in Oslo, was to give the Islamic regime a slap in the face. To show them that one can only blossom and discover oneself in freedom.”
“Reasons to why I left Iran at the age of 16, was due to the lack of freedom in my country.” Atash added, “Religious restrictions on expression and most importantly belief among many more, were what held me back from actually pursuing my passion and living a fulfilling life. Iran is a country of no sense and peace, being forced to go by the Islamic rules was by no means a choice of mine. But due to the hardcore punishments and torture as a result of not doing so, I had no chance but to leave home and properly experience life elsewhere.”
“Freedom of expression and life is what I discovered in Norway, something that I admire but also feel upset about it not being so everywhere. As an artist, to be able to fully express personal emotions and beliefs through music, and not get judged or punished for, is a gift that I'm truly grateful to have.”
Kaaboos has been operating since October 2019, with the 'Leviathan' demo marking its first release in May 2022. A new album is in the making and is planned for an early 2024 release via Iblis Manifestations.
The lyrical content of Kaaboos revolves around a fascination with the left-hand path, as well as dealing with the first-hand oppression and the tyranny of Islam, which strongly relate to Atash's own personal experiences back in his home country of Iran. The essence of a dark and atmospheric, yet raging black metal sound, as well as the radically occult lyrics are what define Kaaboos at its best.
https://www.facebook.com/IblisManifestations/
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Welcome to the suffering and melancholy universe of IGNIS ABSCONDITUS. The doors open in front of the official video of the song "MR. SMITH", first track from their upcoming album "GOLDEN HORSES OF A DYING FUTURE" scheduled for February 2nd, 2024.
Style: Depressive Goth
with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde
Music and Neo-Folk too.
Similar artists: Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende
Official video at: https://youtu.be/sieKqXjcoz8
"Mr. Smith" digital single: https://song.link/IASMITH
Their Depressive Goth with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde Music and Neo-Folk too so close to giants of the dark sounds like Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the decadent music international scene.
The minimal and dark approach to music created by Henry Der Wanderer (Nebrus, Nott, Ad Omega), Noctuaria's alienating voice, the painful and hypnotic atmospheres make this album an absolute unicum in the current musical universe.
IGNIS ABSCONDITUS is this, a breath of death on a carpet of roses!
Line-up:
Noctuaria - all vocals
Jack-G - electric guitars
Dani B-life – bass
Henry Der Wanderer - drums, percussions, keyboards and 12 strings electric guitar
Pre-Order "Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" digipakCD: https://shorturl.at/ghlsZ
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/IgnisAbsconditus
JENNER – “PROVE THEM WRONG”
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: January 24, 2024
Format: CD, Digital
Genre: Heavy/Thrash Metal
Country: Serbia
JENNER, a Serbian Heavy/Thrash Metal band, is set to release their second full-length album, "Prove Them Wrong," on January 24, 2024, through Fighter Records. Initially formed in 2013, JENNER quickly progressed from covering Heavy Metal songs in local clubs to recording original music. Their debut album, "To Live is to Suffer" (2017), was a bestseller for the French label Inferno Records, leading to extensive regional promotion. Following a lineup change, the band, now a trio, released the EP "The Test of Time" in 2020. The band's journey includes notable live performances, like opening for EPICA at the Exit Festival in July 2023. "Prove Them Wrong" marks a significant milestone, reflecting their dedication and evolution in the Heavy/Thrash Metal scene.
Line-up:
Aleksandra Stamenković – Vocals & Guitars
Anja Mirković – Bass Guitar
Selena Simić – Drums
Tracklist :
No Time For Prayer
Prove Them Wrong
Born For Something More
Down in the Pit
Not Even You
Eye For an Eye
I Saw it All Clear
Never Say Die
Laws of the Weak
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Italian death metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has launched the official music video for "BEYOND PERCEPTION AND MATTER," the second single off their upcoming new album, SEMITAE MENTIS.
The exclusive world premiere of "Beyond Perception and Matter" comes courtesy of Ghost Cult Magazine. Watch the video now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-spiritual-deception-shares-their-new-music-video-for-beyond-perception-and-matter/
Check out the album's first single, "Thousand Lives Within," at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE0ZkYv6dNw
Semitae Mentis will be out on February 9, 2024. Amputated Vein Records will release the album on physical formats, with Earache Records handling digital distribution.
Following a series of EPs, Semitae Mentis bears the markings of a band that has reached a higher level of songmanship and technical prowess. The album features guest contributions by Karl Sanders (Nile) and Luc Lemay (Gorguts).
Track
Listing:
1. The I Swells... (Decadence pt.I)
2. Atavic Future (Decadence pt.II)
3. The Days of Sleep (Decadence pt.III)
4. Beyond Perception and Matter
5. Dirac Sea (feat. Luc Lemay - Gorguts)
6. The Night opens
7. On the Edge of the Abyss
8. Thousand Lives Within (feat. Karl Sanders - Nile)
9. Individuality Dissolves
10. ...To the Coldest Decline (Decadence pt.IV)
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION is an atmospheric death metal band, with hints of technical and brutal death metal, active since 2016.
The band has a deep connection with philosophy and owes its name to a theory from the Danish philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, which struck the composers’ minds: different human beings in the act of analyzing a particular circumstance, approach (inevitably) the situation with different points of view. Extending that fact to the ethics field hence that nothing can be defined as objective good or bad, true or false, as the judgment is deeply rooted in everyone’s own perspective. As a result, there is no objective truth, your soul is constantly deceived.
Since its birth, the band produced 3 EPs: Spiritual Deception (2018), Etemenanki (2019), and Oxymoron (2021), sharpening its sound towards a modern brand of death metal, with brutal guitar riffing and blasting drums, combined with melodic elements, which go from guitar harmonies to liturgical choirs and strings ensembles. The result of the combination of these elements is a sound that satisfies all kinds of listeners, from the brutal to the more sophisticated ones. This formula is enriched by the lyrics which are all about philosophy, astronomy, history, and literature. The band wants to spark an interest in all these themes together with the passion for music into the listener and, in order to achieve its goal, wants to deliver a complete product, well-finished from all the points of view: from the music and lyrics to the artwork and media contents.
Line-Up:
Mirko Frontini – Vocals and Guitar
Riccardo Maccarana – Lead Guitar
Billy Repalam – Bass
Manuel Del Giudice – Drums
Credits:
Orchestrations, guitars, & and bass recorded by Mirko Frontini at Black Moon Studio
Drums and vocals recorded by Andrea Oriani at Blue House Studio
Mixing and mastering by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio
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Xenocracy's album "Impermanence" merges melodic death metal with philosophical themes on life's transience, featuring rich narratives and sustainable packaging.
XENOCRACY – “IMPERMANENCE”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos
Productions
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Austria"Impermanence" is an album by Austrian melodic death metal band Xenocracy, released through Kvlt und Kaos Productions. The album represents a philosophical exploration of human existence, suffering, and the ephemeral nature of life. Each of the 12 tracks on the album presents a narrative rich in literary and cultural references, such as "Vanitas" influenced by German Baroque poetry and "Fireflies" inspired by a Japanese war film. The structure of "Impermanence" reflects its thematic concept, with "Overture" and "Reprise" symbolizing the cyclical nature of existence. Produced with an environmentally conscious approach, the CD comes in a Digisleeve format with an 8-page booklet, enhancing the listening experience with visual storytelling. The album, featuring additional artists like Alex Zylla and Esther Hu, is produced and mixed by Janini Pizzicato and mastered by Pizzicato and Zylla. "Impermanence" is a compelling journey for fans of Scar symmetry, At the Gates, and Soilwork, blending heavy melodic soundscapes with profound thematic content.
Line-up:
Luca: Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Vocals, Bass
Fabian: Rhythm Guitars, Bass
Christoph: Drums
Janini Pizzicato: Vocals, Piano
Tracklist:
Overture
Circlepit
War
Hope for Peace
Vanitas
Solitude
Einsamkeit
Fireflies
Ephemeral
At the Gates
Veil of Death
Reprise
Recording Info:
All songs and lyrics written by Xenocracy
Featuring Alex Zylla on "Fireflies" and Esther Hu on "Ephemeral"
Produced and mixed by Janini Pizzicato
Mastered by Janini Pizzicato and Alex Zylla
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Nekura's debut EP blends screamo with emo and blackened hardcore, reflecting on painful breakups and influenced by Japanese haiku, masterfully mixed by Jack Shirley.
NEKURA – “NEKURA”
Label: Venona Records
Release Date: November 30, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Screamo, Emo, Blackened Hardcore
Country: Ukraine
Nekura, formed by members of Ukrainian bands Septa and The Nietzsche, introduces their debut EP, deeply influenced by Japanese haiku. The EP, featuring songs in Ukrainian, delves into the themes of painful breakups and emotional turmoil. The music, characterized by its diverse range from emo to blackened hardcore and powerviolence, reflects the heartache of lost love. The project was initially recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but underwent significant changes during the conflict, including a shift from English to Ukrainian lyrics. The final product, mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley, renowned for his work with bands like Deafheaven, captures the profound experiences and rawness of the period. "Nekura EP" is a unique addition to the screamo genre, appealing to fans of Touche Amore, Deafheaven, and Loma Prieta.
Line-up:
Yevhen Tymchyk - Vocals
Oleksandr Kostuchenko - Guitars
Oleksii Elanskii - Bass
Vladyslav Oliinyk - Drums
Tracklist:
Like the morning moon,
Cold, unpitying was my love.
And since we parted,
I dislike nothing so much
As the breaking light of day.
Recording Info:
Initially recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine; underwent complete re-recording and transition to Ukrainian lyrics
Mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: December 08th 2023
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore/Crossover
For fans of: Cro-Mags | D.R.I. | Sick Of It All | Nuclear Assault
The tension builds with every passing moment, the chains inside twist tighter, biting into my heart and filling my chest with burning blood, desperate for release. And everywhere I turn there’s another scornful glance, another disparaging word, another threat, another challenge; every line I read is infected with lies that drag me closer to the edge. All around me is a seething mass of people who have bought their ticket to ride on this train of deceit, malice and mind rot – but I won’t close my eyes, won’t cover my ears, won’t shut my mouth and let my spirit die. My restraint is fracturing and the dam holding back my hate is about to burst. This is your four minute warning…and it’s more than you deserve.
Swarf Damage are fuelled by the flames of an all-consuming rage, ignited by anger at our broken society. They are driven to distraction by the throat scarring, acidic bile that drips from jagged wounds left by a bitter disappointment in humanity’s imbecilic weakness – and they have transformed the essence of that repressed violence and incendiary frustration into riffs like weapons! Wrapped in the barbed wire defiance of hardcore punk and surfing on the adrenaline infused intensity of thrash metal, the band’s self titled debut album is here to confront, to resist, to tear down the unacceptable and to unleash hell! Songs like the rampaging ‘Four Minute Warning’ and the glorious speedball that is ‘Batten Down The Hatches’ are irresistible summons to the cathartic explosion of the pit! Swarf Damage know that life is hard, but with the full frontal assault of ‘Decayed’ they are demanding that you suck that shit up, roll with the punches and never, ever go down for the count. This album is built upon the indefatigable spirit of crossover, but while its roots stretch back to the ‘80s its electrifying energy and universal voice keep it hitting like a timeless nuclear strike against everything from injustice to stupidity, selfishness to just one bad day too many.
Rising out of the fertile and creative music scene on the Isle Of Man, Swarf Damage are renowned for their devastating live performances - a battering experience that they’ll be bringing to the mainland in early ’24 when they join the legendary Discharge for what is bound to be an unforgettable night at the Boulevard in Wigan. Every drop of that live venom, all that unbridled ferocity and unstoppable force, has been captured on the Swarf Damage album by the engineering, mixing and mastering skills of Simon Harvey of Aeons. Meanwhile the grit and attitude that define Swarf Damage’s identity are perfectly encapsulated in the brilliant artwork that adorns the album cover, courtesy of Manx artist, Anna Clucas. Available on CD and digital formats from December 8th, Swarf Damage is an album not to be fucked with.
Pre-order your copy of Swarf Damage now from: https://swarfdamage.bandcamp.com/album/swarf-damage
Line-up:
Michael Cowley - Vocals
Dan Wade - Bass
Andrew Scott Blake - Guitar
Keith Harris - Guitar
Brian Duffy - Drums
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We can unveil the cover art realized by Dorian Lairson and the track listing:
1. Le Désespoir Du Prophète
2. Tribunal De L'âme
3. La Danse Des Crânes
4. Missive
5. Le Royaume Du Vide
6. Ultime Projection
7. Valetaille
8. Feu Pâle.
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The band formed by well-known musicians from the French extreme musical will present something absolutely devastating that starting from Post Black Metal meets Hardcore music and the most dissonant Noise atmospheres.
Mixed and mastered by Edgard Chevallier at Lower Tones Place Studio, and supported by the exclusive distribution of Source Atone Records for France and the promotion managed by Agence Singularités, "Belluaires" will destroy your mental stability and will shock your insane vision of music.
This is ECR.LINF, the last desperate cry of a rotten humanity.
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Musically,
the release is significantly faster and more violent than the previous long
play. The sound world has also changed a lot; already in the pre-production
phase, we wanted to pay attention to rawness and brightness. In today's extreme
metal, the midrange of the bass guitar is typically driven down almost
completely, and the bass is only a filler instrument in the lower register. We
wanted to avoid this and tried to raise the bass to an equal element with the
guitar, succeeding nicely and naturally here as well. It was very easy to raise
the bass alongside the guitar also thanks to Janne Hietanen's heavy-handed
playing style.
Vocalist Leevi Kärsämä, who has played live shows with Saasta for the past year, also brings a new sound to Saasta's music, allowing Jokipii to focus on playing the guitar. Choosing Kärsämä as a vocalist has turned out to be an extremely good decision.
Drummer Jimi Lahtinen's increased self-confidence and arranging skills can be heard on the EP. The drum tracks recorded “in one fell swoop" style made the work of the other members very easy.
In full “Black | Death | Doom" is a more mature and finished package than the previous release. Saasta believes that with the EP it has finally found it’s style, both musically and visually.
Listen to the EP: https://push.fm/fl/saasta-blackdeathdoom
Watch the music video of "Black | Death | Doom": https://youtu.be/FUCXIrHhj0Y
Saasta is:
Leevi Kärsämä - Vocals
Topias Jokipii - Guitar and backing vocals
Janne Hietanen - Bass
Jimi Lahtinen - Drums
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ANDRACCA's album "To Bare the Weight of Death" is a profound journey through grief and acceptance, merging emotive black metal with themes of life and mortality.
ANDRACCA – “TO BARE THE WEIGHT OF DEATH”
Label: Vendetta Records
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany"
To Bare the Weight of Death," the upcoming release from German black metal band ANDRACCA, is a deep and introspective album that delves into themes of grief, despair, and the acceptance of mortality. Across six tracks, the album recounts a journey from the depths of sorrow to a reconciliation with death, both in its physical and metaphysical forms. The album is characterized by its honest and emotive expression, capturing the varying stages of grief, from intense despair to the eventual life-affirming acceptance of death. Each track reflects on the band's personal experiences and struggles with loss, offering listeners an immersive and cathartic journey. Described as a unification of life and death, the album is a triumph of resilience and will, inviting listeners to embrace their own lives with renewed vigor. ANDRACCA's "To Bare the Weight of Death" resonates with fans of 2nd wave black metal, showcasing their dedication to the genre while exploring profound existential themes.
Line-up:
K.DWS
P.BND
K.VKS
L.FOG
Tracklist:
To Bear the Weight of Death - 06:44
Rise, or be Forever Fall'n - 06:21
Oceans of Fire - 06:46
Antithesis of Hope - 06:52
Lamentation of Divinity - 06:08
Hollow Altars - 05:51
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Sorguinazia's debut album "The Negation of Delirium" delivers a unique blend of shamanistic black metal, exploring themes of mental and cosmic delirium.
SORGUINAZIA – “THE NEGATION OF DELIRIUM”
Label: Iron Bonehead
Productions
Release Date: October 15, 2021
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Black Metal
For Fans Of: Negative Plane, Furze, Kaosritual, Portal, Arizmenda, Volahn, Vlad Tepes
Country: Canada
"The Negation of Delirium" marks the highly anticipated debut album from Canadian black metal duo Sorguinazia, released under Iron Bonehead Productions. The band, consisting of Xolaryxis and Acxzor, first emerged in the black metal scene with their 2016 tape EP, which garnered attention for its unique blend of raw power and intricate artistry. Iron Bonehead Productions, recognizing their potential, released their work in various formats, highlighting Sorguinazia's distinct sound that resonates with both primordial rawness and nuanced depth.
The album, "The Negation of Delirium," continues this trajectory, presenting a sound that is a complex mix of shamanistic and butcher-like approaches to black metal. It challenges the listener with a sonic landscape that is both mystifying and unsettling. The duo's style, which may have originated from Canada, transcends earthly boundaries, creating a sound that is otherworldly and extreme.
Years of tension and unease following their EP's release have culminated in this full-length work, embodying the unpredictability and unorthodoxy that Sorguinazia is known for. The album delves into various forms of delirium - mental, physical, cosmic, and sexual - and manages to negate them all, creating a disorienting experience for the listener. This is black metal not just in sound but in essence, capturing the genre's soul-flaying insanity and beyond-the-shade mysticism.
"The Negation of Delirium" is a testament to the duo's ability to create music that is at the edge of human experience. The album’s production transports the listener to realms far beyond the mundane, questioning the very nature of reality and human perception. This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey into the depths of the psyche, offering no promise of return from its dark and twisting paths.
Recording Info:
Recorded at the Lair of Rabid Manifestation
Line-up:
Xolaryxis - Guitars, Riffs, Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Cover Art
Acxzor - Drums, Bass, Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, Layout
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Black Spell of Supremacy
2. Conquering Skies
3. Ecstatic Karmic Impunity
4. The Negation of Delirium
Side B
5. Death Entrancing
6. Saraswati
7. Neuromancy
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Colombian death metal band FUNERAL VOMIT to release "Monumental Putrescence" on December 19th, 2023 via Xtreem Music, channeling influences from classic underground acts.
FUNERAL VOMIT – “MONUMENTAL PUTRESCENCE”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: December 19th, 2023
Format: CD, 12”LP, Cassette, Digital
Genre: Cavernous, Raw Death Metal (with influences from underground Black Metal)
Country: Colombia
Emerging from the depths of Colombia, FUNERAL VOMIT, established in the tumultuous year of 2020, carries forth the torch of underground cavernous death metal, interwoven with the essence of raw Black Metal. Their journey began with various demos and splits, leading up to their debut full-length, "Monumental Putrescence." Set to be released under Spain's Xtreem Music, the album encapsulates their influences from legendary bands like INFESTER, AUTOPSY, and more. This release promises an audial descent into abomination and decay, a must-listen for fans of the raw, cavernous sound.
Line-up:
Y. Lopez: Guitar
C. Monsalve: Guitar/Vocals
H. Montaño: Bass guitar
J. Carvajal: Drums
Tracklist:
Intro (The Entombment)
Immense Morbidity
The Mortuary Moon
Spectral Parasite
Cadaveric Apparition
Interlude (Towards the Abysmal Doom)
Monumental Putrescence
Necromantical Winds
Swarming Pestilence
Outro (The Sinister Mist)
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SUEL Unleashes "VENOMOUS CURSE" - A Dive into Dark, Sinister Black Metal Roots
SUEL,
a solo-project initiated in 2019 by S.D. (also known for contributions to Nocte
Obducta, Crescent, Horresque), has evolved into a formidable force in the world
of black metal. The project, rooted in the classical 90s black metal tradition,
embraces a sinister and obscure atmosphere that captivates listeners.
In early 2021, SUEL welcomed C.S. (from Wound) to take charge of vocals, adding a new dimension to their sonic journey. The session drums, a crucial element of their sound, were masterfully performed and recorded by M.S., also a member of Nocte Obducta
The debut release, "VENOMOUS CURSE," boasts 8 tracks that showcase the full spectrum of SUEL's musical prowess. It's a sonic voyage through eerie and bleak atmospheres, accompanied by moments of relentless brutality, mysterious chants, and haunting screams.
Lyrical Concept:
SUEL delves into the depths of human obsession with knowledge, framed within the context of Alchemy, an ancestral precursor to science. The use of alchemy, whether driven by ignorance or intent, parallels the use of poison, not as a remedy but as a means of intoxication, control, or, in its darkest form, as a harbinger of death.
The album's lyrics revolve around two intertwined themes that underpin all 8 songs:
Alchemy: Explored through the lens of historical figures and events, highlighting the development and utilization of poisons throughout human history.
"Spiritual Poisoning": Examined through instances of religious indoctrination, charlatanism, spiritual manipulation, and totalitarian ideologies. It is portrayed as the antagonist of the true self, an insidious curse persisting across time.
"Venomous Curse" is now available on multiple formats, including limited blue vinyl, regular black vinyl, digipack CD, and cassette tape, courtesy of Vendetta Records.
As SUEL embarks on this enigmatic journey, brace yourself for an immersion into the dark and ominous realms of black metal's essence. "Venomous Curse" beckons, inviting you to explore its cryptic depths.
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DORTMUND
DEATHFEST,
the ultimate celebration of death metal, is thrilled to announce the second
wave of bands set to unleash sonic devastation at its 2024 edition. Mark your
calendars for August 2nd and 3rd as the Junkyard Club in Dortmund transforms
into a relentless sonic battleground.
NEW BANDS ADDED:
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - Hailing from the USA
TERRORIZER - Representing the USA
CRYPTOPSY (Blasphemy Made Flesh special Set) - All the way from Canada
MASSACRE - Proudly from the USA
NECROTTED - Bringing the brutality from Germany
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT - Unleashing chaos from France
VOICE OF RUIN - Making their mark from Switzerland
This fierce lineup joins an already formidable list of bands, making Dortmund Deathfest 2024 an unmissable event for metalheads around the world.
FULL LINEUP:
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
TERRORIZER
VADER (special "Black to the Blind" set)
MISERY INDEX
CRYPTOPSY (special "Blasphemy Made Flesh" Set)
MEMORIAM
MASSACRE
INCANTATION
SKELETAL REMAINS
NECROTTED
JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE
BRUTAL SPHINCTER
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT
MONOCHROMATIC BLACK
VOICE OF RUIN
Secure your spot at this monumental event by grabbing your tickets now for just €89, plus resale fees, available at https://www.deinetickets.de/shop/dd23b/de/start/
Due to the overwhelming response, we encourage festivalgoers to act swiftly and secure their tickets to join the mayhem.
About Dortmund Deathfest:
Dortmund Deathfest is a sacred ground for metalheads, dedicated to the dark and powerful sounds of death metal and its subgenres. Committed to delivering unparalleled performances from both legendary acts and emerging artists, the festival has solidified its place as a must-attend event for metal enthusiasts worldwide.
"We believe in curating an atmosphere that resonates with the passion and intensity of death metal," says festival co-organizer Lukas Swiaczny. "This lineup, encompassing both legendary acts and rising stars, is designed to satiate the cravings of the most discerning metal connoisseurs."
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According to the band, “Devourer” is “one of the darker and relentless songs” on the album, focused on “the atrocities of human kind and its reckoning.” And this fits into the broader dark and grim themes of the album, which the band describes in the following way:
“The gate is passed, upon us is a bleak, raging sea. Tidal waves crushing ashore, out of desperation evolves anger and frustration.
Time, as a construct, imprisons its architects.
Suffocating
In The Current Of Time takes us from a dark and devouring realm, to staring the
devourer into its cold, dead eyes.
Lead by fierce and unforgiving melodies, we are marching into our own decay. Lead by the pounding of drums we indulge ourselves in the cloak of false promises.”
The quintet from the German capital Berlin has been around since 2017. After the debut "Antagonist" and their first album for LIFEFORCE RECORDS, "The Obsidian Gate" (2021), "Suffocating In The Current Of Time" showcases a further intensification of the band's dense and intense black metal. PRAISE THE PLAGUE are modern representatives of their guild and not purists. There are also ominous echoes of doom and sludge as well as atmospheric post-metal. It is no coincidence that the Berliners' third album remains instrumental for longer passages. This increases the impact of the furious tempo sections with their nagged vocals.
Track List:
01. Veil of Tyrants
02. The Tide
03. Astray From Light
04. A Serpent’s Tongue
05. Devourer
06. Throne of Decay
"Suffocating In The Current Of Time" is full of emotion. Not all of them are purely negative and depressing. Nevertheless, PRAISE THE PLAGUE's playing will be perceived above all as oppressive and hopeless. Given their band name, who can blame them? The musicians pursue relentless catharsis.
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NEWS 2.12.2023
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 05.01.2024
NARBELETH stehen seit ihrer Gründung für Black Metal – nicht für mehr und erst recht nicht für weniger. Die kubanische Band, die vor einigen Jahren nach Spanien übersiedelte, wird am 05. Januar 2024 ihr sechstes Album veröffentlichen. Die Erwartungshaltung ist dabei klar und wird vollauf erfüllt:
Black Metal, der in Sachen Sound tief in den 90ern verwurzelt ist. Das Album atmet den Spirit aus jenen Tagen, als sich in Skandinavien eine neue Form extremer Musik den Weg ans Licht bahnte.
NARBELETH setzen dabei weder auf Kompromisse noch auf Schnickschnack, sondern lassen ihre ganze Klasse für sich sprechen.
Wie der Vorgänger „Svmma Cvm Nox Arcana“ erforscht das kommende Album die Notwendigkeit des Menschen, mit seiner ursprünglichen Essenz und den dunkleren Elemente der Natur verbunden zu sein.
Das Album wurde in den legendären Moontower Studios in Barcelona, Spanien, aufgenommen, und vom talentierten Javi Félez im August 2023 gemixt und gemastert!
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Das Warten auf Folk-Metal-Musiker HULKOFFS kommendes Album hat bald ein Ende, denn „HERSIR“ wird am 15. Dezember veröffentlicht. Doch vorab gibt es nun schon die erste offizielle Single: „DRAGON TATTOO“.
Mit einer Prise skandinavischer Melancholie, alten Instrumenten und akustischen Geigen bietet „Hersir“ eine Mischung aus rockigem, erdigem, melodischem und wütendem Folk-Metal - eine Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit, begleitet von vertrauten und alten nordischen Klängen.
Der Sound von HULKOFF ist eine nahtlose Verschmelzung von Melodie und Aggression, geschmiedet, um mit den alten Echos des Nordens zu harmonieren. Seine Texte sind ein Tor in die ferne Vergangenheit der Skythen, der Goten, der Kelten, der Finnen und der späteren Norweger, deren Einflüsse sich in HULKOFFs reichem Repertoire widerspiegeln.
Die Verbundenheit zu seinem kulturellen Erbe findet in „Dragon Tattoo“ besonderen Ausdruck und lässt daher bereits hoffnungsvoll auf den Release des vierten Albums warten.
The new album from US black metal pioneers DEMONCY is out now on Dark Descent Records.
BLACK STAR GNOSIS is the band's first album in 11 years and is now available on CD, digital, cassette, and vinyl formats. Stream and order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-star-gnosis
After more than eleven years since the release of Enthroned Is the Night, the legendary beast of DEMONCY rears its ugly head once more – in league with Dark Descent Records – and perhaps at the top of its malevolent powers. Led by illustrious founder Ixithra, their upcoming fifth album Black Star Gnosis is a true testament to constancy and vision in the name of evil.
With this new offering, DEMONCY delivers the record most sonically akin to 1999’s Joined in Darkness since the turn of the century. The primitive reverb-laden production seamlessly complements the songcraft of unfathomable darkness, resulting in an inimitable hellish soundscape unique to DEMONCY alone. The crushing compositions are accompanied by a commanding subterranean bass frequency, as well as Ixithra’s uniquely coarse vocal performances - which also bear a striking resemblance to the second album.
Black Star Gnosis was recorded and mixed by VJS at Dirge Forge. The album was mastered by Jeremie Bezier at Blackout Bruxhell. Art and design for Black Star Gnosis by Ixithra.
Tracklist:
1. Across the Setian Planes
2. Ipsissimus of Shadows
3. Black Star Gnosis
4. Cosmic Curse Invocation
5. Syzygy of Unholy Trinity
6. De Mysterium Noctis
7. Performing the Ceremonies of Tragedy
8. Cosmic Curse Expulsion
9. Occultation of Typhon
Having formed in 1989, DEMONCY is among the eldest US black metal bands in existence.
Demoncy is:
Ixithra - Satanic Psalms & Sempiternal Malice
VJS - Typhonian Strings & Titan Skins
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Echoes of the Future is out now on Black Lion Records Order the album at https://aeolianblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-the-future
Find Echoes of the Future on streaming platforms at https://snd.click/echoesofthefuture
Echoes of the Future closes a trilogy that began with The Silent Witness, which explored the greatness and resilience of nature and the danger to which we submit its fragile balance, and the band's second release The Negationist, developed in a present-day in which we refuse to see how the human being has affected and threatened that balance.
On Echoes of the Future AEOLIAN embarks on a journey through the next centuries and puts us in the shoes of our counterparts from a not-so-distant future who will guide us on a journey through the difficulties and great dilemmas of humanity to survive on an increasingly inhospitable planet.
Echoes of the Future was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound studio.
Tracklist:
1 – Hominis Obscura
2 – Dreams or Reality
3 – The Miracle
4 – Her Grief
5 – Like a Blackened Sun
6 – Into the Flames
7 – Lords of Greed
8 – Echoes of the Future
9 – Chronicles of the Fall
AEOLIAN is:
Dani Pérez - Vocals
Raúl Morán - Guitars & Trombones
Gabi Escalas - Guitars
Leoben Conoy - Bass
Pedro Martínez - Drums
Guests musicians:
Piano on "Her Grief" by Valentín Moldovan
Trumpets on "Echoes of the Future" by Jaume Blàzquez Bonnín
Speakers on Wastelands by Lea Tasala, Justus Toivonen, Katharina Suckfüll and Tony Christopher Martinson
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
www.facebook.com/aeolianmetalband
Romuvos
are a folk metal band with a strong focus on Baltic culture and traditions.
Their name and mission are deeply rooted in reviving the ancient practices and
pagan traditions of the Baltic people before their Christianization. Romuvos
was formed back in 2014, as a one-man band, by Velnias, who serves as lead
vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist. After the release of their debut album
“Romuvan Dainas”, the band expanded by recruiting friends from the metal scene
to become a full-fledged group. Romuvos has taken their music to the stage,
performing live for their fans, incorporating traditional style and create an
immersive experience for their audience. With three albums already released and
a fourth on named “Spirits” the way, combining clean vocals, distorted riffs,
and traditional instruments with lyrics in English, Lithuanian, and old
Prussian languages. The band’s emphasis on ritualistic songs, ambience, and
traditional folklore, their music delves into spiritual and historical aspects
of Baltic culture. This offers the listener a deeper connection to the roots of
these traditions and nature.
Fans of Folk Metal and those interested in Baltic history and traditions are sure to find their music both intriguing and captivating. For those who think Wardruna or Heiling is cool for just 3 songs, because ieach song is more or less the same Romuvos will be a huge surprise. The perfect blend of Folk and Metal, you need to hear it to believe it, the feeling is there, it is real. It is Dark.
www.facebook.com/romuvos
Hello!
I am Denis, from Israel-based one man project DIE ENTWEIHUNG,
started in 2007 as the raw black metal project, since 2015 it moved to the
direction of Blackened Heavy Metal. In December, 15, 2023 my second album "HYPNOTIC
DREAMS", that originally was recorded and released in 2008
on cdr, was re-released on CD and cassettes by young labels Inverted Chalice
Prods (USA) and Bál Records (Hungary) respectively, with new mastering and
artwork.
The album's style can be described as raw melodic mid-tempo Black Metal, with strong Filosofem (Burzum) album's style influence.
Here's the lyric video for one of the tracks: https://youtu.be/RY2PF3iMieY?si=FBr-jhBVtin9X4NO
If you'd need something else, don't hesitate to ask. Thank you in advance for your attention. I'd be grateful for any kind of feedback!
Best regards,Denis / Die Entweihung
https://www.facebook.com/entweihung
Features brand new interviews with Necromantia, Arcturus, Immortal, Agalloch,
Destruction, Mystifier, and Winterfylleth plus extended interviews with Rotting
Christ, Behemoth, Sigh, Mayhem and many more
“The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition” consists of 140,000 words of new content, 23 new chapters with over 70 new interviews and improved cover art and design, plus hard covers and rewritten and updated original chapters.
Exclusive excerpts now available to read via The Quietus (British black metal) and Rock Hard Greece (Greek black metal - in Greek)
The book release marks 10 years of Cult Never Dies
UK-based publishing house Cult Never Dies marks its 10th anniversary with the release of Dayal Patterson’s “Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult - The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition”.
Demand for the new book has exceeded expectations and all of the 2023 delivery from the factory is now pre-sold. Cult Never Dies will be receiving the rest of the order in early 2024 and is available for pre-order for delivery in January or February (more information to be confirmed via Cult Never Dies channels). The pre-order price of £35 remains and will increase after January/February.
For those looking for a copy of the book more urgently, it is currently available from Van Records, Darkness Shall Rise, Napalm Records, Black City Records, Consouling, Katakomben, Vrijheid Records (China), as well as the likes of Amazon and Waterstones.
A limited number of the Decibel version is now also available to order via Cult Never Dies.
With the original version of the book no longer available in print, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult is hailed as the most acclaimed book on the history of black metal, and the only one endorsed by those involved in creating the genre.
The book is approximately 340,000 words long, including 140,000 words of new content, 23 new chapters and 50 extended and updated chapters. This includes over 150 exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre, including: Venom, Mercyful Fate, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Blasphemy, Darkthrone, Behemoth, Rotting Christ, Mayhem and many more. The author also included over 70 brand new or previously unpublished interviews with the likes of Necromantia, Arcturus, Immortal, Agalloch, Destruction, Mystifier, Profanatica and Winterfylleth.
Evolution of the Cult also has hugely improved cover art and layout by longtime Cult Never Dies artist David Thiérrée (Behemoth, Gorgoroth, Mortiis), and will include 650 images, many previously unseen, including an 80-page colour/gloss photo gallery.
Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir commended the book: “You don’t have to read between the lines anymore ‘cause it’s all there, straight from the source.” At the same time, Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ praised it as “a valuable educational piece of dark writing.”
Ryan Förster of Blasphemy/Conqueror added: “Finally a book that covers black metal in a well-informed manner and gives credit where it’s due. This is by far the best book I’ve read on black metal and I can recommend this to anyone that is interested in a good read on our diverse genre.”
The Watcher of Fen said: “Free from sensationalist hyperbole and with a dizzying array of detail, anecdotes, photographs and contextualisation of the landmark artists within the genre - all delivered with Dayal’s fluid prose and dry wit. A huge undertaking that oozes passion, the definitive book on the black metal genre.”
The Magus of Necromantia fame said: “A testament for future generations, compiled with sincerity of effort and high-class aesthetics.”
Dayal Patterson, book author, Cult Never Dies owner and longtime music journalist, said: “I cannot express how good it feels now that Cult Never Dies finally owns the rights to this book and are able to release it – along with Decibel in the US - in this massively improved form. The limitations placed on the original in terms of word count meant that so many chapters and parts I originally envisioned simply couldn’t be included or were not even worth completing due to a lack of space. What turned into a fairly straightforward restoration job led to about a year of 14-hour days, not only overhauling the existing chapters and layout (something we had always been unhappy with) of the book, but doing a huge number of new interviews and working with a wealth of new bands and artists. Finally, there are proper chapters celebrating bands such as Vinterland, Satyricon, Immortal, Arcturus, Mystifier and Profanatica, as well as greater explorations of black metal in Brazil, the US, the UK, Sweden, Greece, and, of course, Norway.”
Bands featured include:
VENOM • MERCYFUL FATE • BATHORY • HELLHAMMER • CELTIC FROST • SODOM • DESTRUCTION • SEPULTURA • VULCANO • HOLOCAUSTO • MYSTIFIER • BLASPHEMY • SAMAEL • ROTTING CHRIST • NECROMANTIA • DEVISER • TORMENTOR • MASTER’S HAMMER • VON • MAYHEM • THORNS • DARKTHRONE • BURZUM • IMMORTAL • EMPEROR • GEHENNA • GORGOROTH • TRELLDOM • BEHERIT • IMPALED NAZARENE • CRADLE OF FILTH • DIMMU BORGIR • LES LEGIONS NOIRE • MARDUK • DISSECTION • VINTERLAND • THE BLACK • WATAIN • SHINING • STRID • FORGOTTEN WOODS • BETHLEHEM • SILENCER • FORGOTTEN TOMB • LIFELOVER • GRAVELAND • INFERNUM • BEHEMOTH • HADES • HELHEIM • ISENGARD/STORM • KAMPFAR • WINDIR • PRIMORDIAL • OCTOBER FALLS • ENSLAVED • SATYRICON • ULVER • MORTEM • ARCTURUS • FLEURETY • IN THE WOODS… • MANES • VED BUENS ENDE • DØDHEIMSGARD • SIGH • DEATHSPELL OMEGA • MYSTICUM • ABORYM • BLACKLODGE • BLACK WITCHERY • HECATE ENTHRONED • WINTERFYLLETH • FEN • AGALLOCH • ABSU • PROFANATICA and more
For a full list of the 150 interviewees, visit https://www.cultneverdies.com/books/black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult
https://www.cultneverdies.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CultNeverDies/
Guten
Tag,it was a bit quiet on all LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS channels the
past weeks or nearly months. Two mini-tours of four days eachs with REPULSIVE
FEAST and the CRYPTIC BROOD + SEPULCHRAL CURSE „Decade Of
Obnoxious Curses“ Euopean tour plus the Sick Feast 2023 caught all attention.
But it was absolutely worth it. Thanks to everyone who came to see one of the
shows, supported (all) the bands, bought merch – this means a lot. Sick Feast
2023 was awesome and the reason for that are all the people attending plus the
great crew helping to run the event. Thank you all! Thank you!!!
All performances from Sick Feast 2023 have been filmed with multiple cameras and will be online on YouTube soon. Some have already been uploaded. These and the remaining ones will be streaming on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/LycanthropicTube
There will be one more show (presented by us) taking place at our beloved venue s.v. Jugendhaus Ost. The punk band HATEHUG is playing its farewell tour with one stop in Wolfsburg.
So. This was the last Lycanthropic Chants newsletter for 2023. It’s the end of the year, perfect time to check your record shelves and if you miss something, maybe you can find it here: https://www.cultneverdies.com/books/black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult
To make it easier for you, use the coupon code END2023 at the checkout and get 12% discount on all items in your shopping basket :-) copy & paste: END2023
I hope you will find some rest to end the year smoothly so you can move into 2024 with refreshed energy!
Shitface & Lycanthropic Chants präsentieren am Donnerstag, den 7. Dezember 2023 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
HATEHUG (D-Beat / Hardcore Punk / GER, Berlin)
GEWALTBEREIT (Raw Punk / GER, Leipzig)
CLEAN TORTURE (Powerviolence / GER, Braunschweig)
www.facebook.com/events/2014467468917656/
REPULSIVE FEAST UPDATE
One last show with REPULSIVE FEAST will take place in Rostock at JAZ. After that show there will be a recording session so there will be new musick in 2024!
2023.12.08, GER/Rostock @ JAZ www.repulsive-feast.de/
CRYPTIC BROOD UPDATE
This is a big one: CRYPTIC BROOD is confirmed to play the Obscene Extreme Festival 2024. It’s the 25th anniversary of the festival and there are already awesome further bands announced. Full list of bands available on this page: https://obsceneextreme.cz/en/bands/actual
Thanks for your attention! Lycanthropic Chants * Underground Support www.lycanthropic.de
The footage was shot during the band's recent performance at the Lawrence, Kansas date of the Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour, headlined by SUFFOCATION and INCANTATION.
Check out "The Reaping" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4OdeayEgk
Watch "Malice Unbound" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_2qYEOcf5k
UNMERCIFUL is currently working on material for the follow-up to 2020's Wrath Encompassed. The band is expected to hit the studio soon and is targeting a 2024 release for the new album.
Wrath Encompassed is out on Willowtip Records and available at:
https://bit.ly/unmerciful-wrathwt
https://bit.ly/unmerciful-wrathbc
Watch
the video for "Wrath Encompassed" at https://youtu.be/TaWqd3DMLL0
"For my money this album is going to be one of the hardest death metal albums to top all year. Unmerciful has checked off all of the boxes of what brutal technical death metal can sound like when musicians are committed to the craft. The efforts of all on this are top-notch and if I was to be asked which album is a must-listen in 2020 this one is it. It does not get much heavier or intense as this. Highly recommended." - Teeth of the Divine
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/ Vocals
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/ Vocals
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Joshua Riley- Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
"This cerebral grind, delivered with a spine-rupturing fervor, incorporates a myriad of influences, making it challenging to pinpoint album highlights"
WALKING CORPSE – “OUR HANDS, YOUR THROAT”
For
fans of: Rotten
Sound, Fuck the Facts, Bathtub Shitter, Terra Builder, Spurn, Antigama, Ernia
It's not too often that you come across a grindcore album that gives you the kind of thrilling intensity that you've come to expect from this style of music and at the same time there's unpredictability in the writing which keeps you hooked. Walking Corpse from Sweden are able to do just this - step on the accelerator till your hair starts to tear off, deviate from the path abruptly, and before you know it, jump back on the track with increased neck-snapping speed. There's a twisted, dissonant edge to the music here as it rampages with abandon, borrowing elements of death metal and even a bit of sludge, and throws everything at you faster than you can flinch. And between all of that, they unfailingly slip in an earth-shattering breakdown or two, just to make sure that you aren't sitting for too long. This is cerebral grind delivered with spine-rupturing mayhem. And with every song vying to offer something remarkable, it's difficult to keep track of the album's highlights or your injuries. With their aggressive and innovative approach, Walking Corpse have achieved the elusive balance of providing variations to break monotony and even predictability without compromising on the pure blistering, cathartic expression of grindcore; the album remains enjoyable and thoroughly engaging. It's as close to a perfect grind album as it gets in these times.
Line up:
Henrik Blomqvist - Vocals
Fredrik Rojas - Guitars & Bass
Magnus Dahlin - Drums & Bass
Artwork by CVSPE (71TonMan)
Track listing:
1. Dreamflesh Navigator
2. Born in Hell
3. Our Hands, Your Throat
4. The Wheel
5. Brainworm
6. Falling Through A World of Wounds
7. Malediction
8. The Last Laugh
9. Nothing Grows Here
10. Forever Sleep
11. Eye of an Angry God
Official release date - December 1st, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/WalkingcorpseGbg
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Special edition cassettes to include Woe J. Reaper’s first demo "Necromanzee" & unreleased material from 1992-1998
Order yours now via Furze https://furze.bandcamp.com/track/foresee-his-infernal-rites
and https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoKomSHe1dY8mPt7yytcMjri9AJX2QGlxwL7zwvD9V-SwYjA/viewform
Furze to release new album in early 2024
Norwegian black psych metal act Furze and the sole member behind the
project, Woe J. Reaper, is celebrating Furze and Woe J Reaper’s 25th
anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set
via Devoted Art Propaganda.
The box set includes the original Woe J. Reaper “Necromanzee” demo from 1998 on one tape, while the second tape consists of unreleased material from 1992-1998. Limited to only 100 copies, it comes in two cassettes with two separate artworks in a common box. First tape comes with the original 1998 demo art. The other comes with a newly assembled 1992-1998 "Drinking the Blood of Metal" artwork with unseen photos and extensive liner notes describing that period of Furze’s history and the local scene. It will not be available on streaming services.
Woe J. Reaper said:
“For the 25th Anniversary Woe J. Reaper has dug deep into the archives and hereby presents you a gift not only with the original NECROMANZEE demo and cover artwork, but also a whole album's length bonus tape (!) with material taped down between the prehistorical Woe J. Reaper days in 1992 up to 1998. Basically a rare as fuck, no, first-ever, possibility to hear things stretching this far back. For info: None of this bonus material was presented on the HIDDEN HITS Vol.1 comp LP box back in 2013. This material will be unique and not on Spotify etc.”
In early 2024, Woe J. Reaper will also release a new full-length album, “Caw Entrance” under the Furze name via Devoted Art Propaganda. A new track “Foresee His Infernal Rites” can be streamed now via Spotify and Bandcamp. Further information to come soon.
Furze was established in 1998 in Trondheim, Norway out of the dust of the Woe J. Reaper project. Under the Furze name, seven full-length albums were released: Trident Autocrat (2000, Apocalyptic Empire Records), Necromanzee Cogent (2003, Apocalyptic Empire Records), UTD (2007, Candlelight Records), Reaper Subconscious Guide (2010, Agonia Records), Psych Minus Space Control (2012, Fysisk Format), Baphomet Wade (2015, Freshtea) and The Presence… (2018, Polytriad Fingerprints). On top of that Furze/Woe J. Reaper’s discography also consists of multiple demos, EPs and compilations. The early demos were released in a time in the pre-2000s when there was little originality in black/old school metal – Furze is probably Norway's (or the underground in general) most influential music to arrive in the late 1990s/2000 when talking about black metal newcomers. Fenriz of Darkthrone fame praised Furze and even featured it as his “band of the week” and played tracks on his Fenriz Radio.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
https://d-a-p.org/
ASHES OF PERISHING is set to release their debut EP later in 2024 - The first single WASTE OF LIFE out now! Forever cursed – a dark path through hate and self-destruction towards forgiveness
Ashes of Perishing, a Helsinki-based modern metalcore group released the single “Waste of Life” along with a music video. The single is taken from their upcoming debut EP “FRVR / CRSD”. The EP is releasing February 29th, 2024, through Inverse Records.
Watch Waste of Life music video: https://youtu.be/JFQ18D6Od_M
The band comments:
“Waste of Life is an intensive experience, a journey to humanity and its dark side. Words and deeds of others are like knives and the wounds they leave behind fester without treatment.”
Listen Waste of Life single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/aop-waste
Line-up:
Petteri Ylitalo –Vocals
Valtteri Limnell – Guitar & backing vocals
Joonas Makkonen – Guitar & backing vocals
Philipp Kashin – Bass
Olli Laine – Drums
https://ashesofperishing.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ashesofperishing
SAĦĦAR – “L-IMLEJKA”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: December 8, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Malta
Tracklist:
L-Imlejka
Line-up:
Marton 'Saħħar' Saliba - Everything
Recording Info: All instrumentals, vocals, programming, mixing, mastering, and artwork design done by Marton 'Saħħar' Saliba at TerrierSound Studio, Ħamrun, Malta
"L-Imlejka," pronounced 'Imleyka,' is a single by Maltese black metal artist Saħħar. This track delves into the lore of the Maltese Archipelago, exploring the story of an obscure mythological character known as the 'Little/Young Queen' of the new year. The song narrates the journey of an old mage who seeks out this enigmatic figure deep within the earth, offering her a Narcissus Flower—a customary gesture—and in return, he receives the gift of arcane knowledge. The track is a lyrical exploration into this lesser-known myth, crafted in a rare language and set to the backdrop of haunting mid-tempo black metal. It forms part of a larger concept album that further explores this theme. Saħħar, responsible for all aspects of the single including instrumentals, vocals, programming, mixing, mastering, and artwork design, has created this piece at TerrierSound Studio, which he owns and operates. "L-Imlejka" is an intriguing offering for fans of the genre, particularly those who appreciate bands like Inquisition.
https://www.youtube.com/@SahharBM
https://sahhar.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sahharbm
For fans of : Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Formed in Oslo in 2018 AD, the band has three releases under their belts: Iron Cast (single 2018), Sovereign (demo, 2019), and Neurotic (EP, 2020). Three years in the making, the time has finally come to complete the set with debut album Altered Realities. The album stands out as a monstrous masterwork of old-school extreme metal ecstasy.
Check out the album's opening track "Altered Reality" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yleSfZ4DPUM
“Altered Realities is a product of an ever-evolving journey we have taken as a band, from our start in 2018 and culminating in the album’s recording in early 2022,” reflects lead guitarist Tommy Jacobsen. He is joined in the band by former Nocturnal Breed band-mate Vidar Fineidet (guitar), alongside drummer Cato Syversrud, and bassist/vocalist Gravskjender.
“We strive to push ourselves, both in terms of speed and technicality, whilst still keeping a groove and dynamic. Our approach to death/thrash is an interplay between fast-paced aggression and a slower, more groove-oriented feel. The lyrical themes of the album mirror events and unrest that happened during the time of writing and is in itself a journey.”
Altered Realities will be out on January 19, 2024, on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
Tracklist:
1. Altered Reality
2. Futile Dreams
3. Nebular Waves
4. Counter Tech
5. The Enigma of Intelligence
6. Synthetic Life
7. Absence of Unity
Sovereign is:
Vidar Fineidet - Rhythm Guitars
Cato Syversrud - Drums
Tommy Jacobsen - Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Simen Roher Grong - Bass/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/sovereignnorway
Watch the "Blood Red Sand" Video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkWYoTMLBno.
URAL, a crossover and old-school thrash metal ensemble, originated in 2010 and has been conquering the metal scene ever since. Their journey began with a self-titled demo in 2011, followed by the explosive "Wasteland" EP in 2013. The band solidified their reputation with two full-length albums, "Party With the Wolves" (2016) and "Just for Fun" (2019). In 2022, they released the electrifying "Cyber Requiem" EP, recorded at the prestigious Mk2 Recording Studio in Ivrea under the guidance of the renowned Davide "BrutalDave" Billia (known for his work with Antropofagus, Beheaded, Hour of Penance). The EP was further enhanced by the cover artwork crafted by the esteemed artist Luca SoloMacello.
The summer of 2023 witnessed URAL's triumphant return with their third full-length album, "Psychoverse," recorded at the same studios as their previous EP and adorned with artwork by Luca SoloMacello. The band's exceptional work on "Psychoverse" caught the attention of Xtreem Music, leading to a partnership for worldwide promotion and distribution of the album.
URAL's music channels the spirit of '80s Bay Area thrash metal, blending lunatic Voivod-like guitar riffs with crossover vibes. Their sound is a testament to the New Wave of Old School Thrash Metal, and they stand tall among the genre's young guns.
Metalheads, get ready to party with the wolves!
Tracklist
:
Drag me to the Wolves
Heritage
Nightmare
Blood Red Sand
Fall of the One World
Uncanny Valley
Carousel of Hell
66.6 F.M.
"Psychoverse" was officially released on October 10, 2023, through Xtreem Music in both CD and digital formats.
Listen to URAL's Previous Advance Singles:
"Serpentine https://youtu.be/nntf04W0C9A
"Tales from the Wasteland (Visualizer) https://youtu.be/Tu2His79ay0
"Tales from the Wasteland (Video-Clip) https://youtu.be/gOvcHkRrECc
"Full Album https://youtu.be/Yywgv8Kuhxk
For the latest updates and news, visit URAL's official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uralwolfteam
Label: 98Records
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
ANCIENT WARGOD'S iconic album, "WHEN DARKNESS RISES...," originally released on CD in 1997, is set to make a triumphant return in a special vinyl re-issue. This exclusive release, brought to you by 98Records, is scheduled for November 24, 2023, marking the 26th anniversary of this monumental album.
The chosen track, "In the Shades of Hell," will be presented as a captivating lyric video that perfectly complements the vinyl re-issue. The video features live recordings of the band from various concerts spanning the years 1996 to 1998, providing a thrilling glimpse into Ancient Wargod's electrifying live performances. The video's meticulous editing and production are the work of the talented Volume Agency (www.volumeagency.net).
Get your hands on the exclusive vinyl re-issue by visiting Ancient Wargod's Bandcamp page. Choose from the 250 black and 250 turquoise vinyl editions, or opt for the Die Hard Collectors Edition, which includes the original CD of the long out-of-print album from 1997, among other exciting extras.
Ancient Wargod's "When Darkness Rises..." remains a timeless masterpiece in the world of metal, and this vinyl re-issue is a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors alike.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
Hailing from Germany, the land ever brimming with ancient thrash metals, BOUNDLESS CHAOS was begotten in the year of 2017 when M.F., P.K, T.B., and M.J. heaved bloody deathrash straight up from the ashes of hellfire. With a brutal barrage of drums, slashing guitars, and throbbing bass-lines, they unapologetically worship the sound of the old. In 2019, E.M. completed the force. Now whole, BOUNDLESS CHAOS have been spitting the hellish gospel of chaos, upheaval, fire, and antifascism across an EP in 2020 and then two splits in 2020 – one with Idle Ruin, the second with fellow Germans Reign in Blood.
Still, the best was yet to come, and it’s now arrived in BOUNDLESS CHAOS’ debut album, Sinister Upheaval. Aptly titled, Sinister Upheaval is a ravaging onslaught of deathened thrash built upon a blazing foundation of early Dark Angel, Possessed, Texas’ Devastation, Sepultura’s Schizophrenia, and of course, Sodom’s Persecution Mania (and even Agent Orange!). Here, BOUNDLESS CHAOS stick to their tried ‘n’ true formula, but simply maximize the muscle and tighten the execution; when graced with a well-rounded (yet requisitely dirty) production, the result is nothing short of powerful. And adding to the CHAOS is Malte Gericke (Sijjin, ex-Necros Christos), who does guest vocals on “Guillotine.” No gimmicks, no modernity, no non-metal influences – just straightforward & straight-ahead THRASH METAL from the unholy years of 1986 and ’87, torched to a crisp, and set to conflagrate YOU!
Line-up:
P.K. - Bass
M.F. - Drums
M.J. - Guitars
T.B. - Guitars
E.M. - Vocals
From Reichenbach, Germany
Artwork: E.M.
Release date: December 19th January 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and two patches.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
And, since ALFAHANNE is well known for being able to attract some very big names to appear both on studio albums and on stage, "Vår tid är nu" carries on that fine tradition, with Nattefrost (CARPATHIAN FOREST) and Doedsadmiral (NORDJEVEL) contributing their first ever guest vocals with the band, whilst Spellgoth (HORNA) and Nattfursth (SORHIN) make a welcome return.
With ALFAHANNE's many fans chomping at the bit to see what their irrepressible heroes have got is store for them, Dark Essence Records have today released a none-too-gentle introduction in the form of a single and video for the track "Alfa Omega" which features Nattefrost himself.
"Alfa Omega" is available to download or stream on a variety of services at :
https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Alfahanne_AlfaOmega
https://youtu.be/xcz3w7bZOO4
ALFAHANNE had this to say about the single and the album:
Today we're dropping the first bomb from our upcoming album: "Vår tid är nu" (“Our time is now”) in the form of the single “Alfa Omega”. This was actually the first song that we wrote for the album, and is the foundation of the rest to come. It’s an up-tempo punk/metal song that includes the classic Alfa guitar melodies and features Nattefrost's unmistakable vocals.
As to the album itself, "Our time is now" - this is the beginning of the end.
Set for release on February 9th 2024, and exactly ten years since the release of the band's debut full-length, "Vår tid är nu" is ALFAHANNE's heaviest album to date. Filled with the band's trademark catchy melodies and punk attitude, "Vår tid är nu" has an underlying bleak atmosphere that is reminiscent of both the 80s and the early days of Black Metal.
With album cover art by Roger Pettersson and photography by Uffe Sandin,
tracklisting on "Vår tid är nu" is as follows:
Intro
9:e cirkeln
Eremiten (Feat. Doedsadmiral)
Elden har vaknat
Alfa omega (Feat. Nattefrost)
Wolfman
När allt faller-Kaiken Kaatuessa
(Feat. Spellgoth)
213
Vår tid är nu (Feat. Nattfursth)
Outro
"Vår tid är nu" will be available in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Swamp Green Vinyl formats and can be pre-ordered now from:
https://alfahanne.bandcamp.com/album/v-r-tid-r-nu
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
Since bursting onto the scene in 2010 ALFAHANNE has, as previously mentioned, shared both the studio and the stage with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of Scandinavian Extreme Metal and includes Hoest (TAAKE), V'gandr (HELHEIM), Dolk (KAMPFAR), Erlend Hjelvik (KVELERTAK), Spellgoth (HORNA, TURMION KÄTILÖT), Nattfursth (SORHIN), David Lindh (YVONNE and BRODER DANIEL), Sanrabb (GEHENNA) and Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING).
Today's lineup of Pehr Skjoldhammer on guitars and vocals, Fredrik Sööberg on guitars, Jimmy Wiberg on bass, Niklas Åström on drums, and Stefan Eriksson on keyboards and guitars, display a full-on attitude and an exuberance that is infectious. Pair this with an easy going, friendly interaction with the fans (both on and off the stage) and you have a band that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
A video of ALFAHANNE performing the track "Indiehora" from their album “Alfapokalyps”, live at Inferno Festival 2014, and featuring V'gandr of TAAKE & HELHEIM can be seen https://youtu.be/alOrLodpTGg
ALFAHANNE have already been confirmed to appear at 2024's Karmoygeddon Festival to be held in Kopervik, Norway, 2-4 May.
https://www.facebook.com/alfahanneofficial
Nornír's "Skuld," the final piece of their Three Nornes trilogy, melds Norwegian Black Metal with folk elements, exploring themes of life's transience and the world's end. Set to be released on 1st December 2023, it stands as a testament to the band's evolution in Germany's Black Metal scene.
So Leute, jetzt sind wir mit der Planung für die nächste
FATAL UNDERGROUND Ausgabe durch und die letzten Interviews sind so gut wie abgeschickt.
Neben der sechsköpfigen Bremer Grindcoretruppe von XSPIG werden wir uns auch mal
intensiv den Österreichischen Black Metallern von ELENDE widmen. Weiterhin wird’s
mit VON METALFAN ZU METALFAN eine neue Interviewsparte geben, in der wir diverse
Leute aus der Metalszene , welche schon seit Ewigkeiten in der Szene unterwegs
sind und ziemlich oft auf diversen Festivals/Konzerten anzutreffen sind , zu Themen
wie die Metalszene, Gesellschaft, Politik etc . befragen
Neu in den nächsten Ausgabe wird auch die Rubrik METALLISCHES AUS OSTDEUTSCHEN JUGENDZEITEN sein, mit welcher ich euch in meine Jugendzeit bildlich entführen will, um euch mal zu zeigen, das man da bereits schon „künstlerisch kreativ „als „Pressemensch“ tätig war.
Wenn alles so hinhaut wie wir uns das denken und wünschen, könnte die Nr . 58 dann so in der Drehe Februar bereit liegen, um Euch eine längere Sitzung auf der Porzellanschüssel, mit unserer „kleinen Klolektüre „mal wieder etwas zu verschönern. LEO
Die Leipziger Band "FACTORY OF ART"
ist für den "41. Deutschen Rock & Pop Preis 2023"
in der Kategorie "Deutscher Hard Rock Preis" (beste Hard Rock Band)
nominiert.
https://blackeneddeath.bandcamp.com/
https://carnivorousforest.bandcamp.com/
Brace yourselves for a cataclysmic collision of brutal metal as Reflection of Flesh joins forces with Wormholedeath for their upcoming album.
REFLECTION
OF FLESH
is a three-piece, brutal, metal band with a wide range of musical
influences. This has produced a unique sound driven by a devastating
rhythm section, overlaid with infectious guitar grooves, and dark, heavy
vocals. The band formed in Walker’s Point, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2017.
They immediately began placing their mark in the Midwest prior to expanding
The band has released (1) full-length, (2) EPs, and a handful of singles since its inception. They have toured extensively following the release of their EP “Parasitic” in 2021, including tours in 2021/2022 with the bands Battlecross, Necronomicon (CA), The Convalescence, The Breathing Process, Blood of Angels, Alukah, Wor, and Bound by Years that covered many shows over the entire USA, and about 27,000 miles in eight months.
In early 2023, Reflection of Flesh signed on with the powerhouse management company Extreme Management Group, under tutelage from Senior Artist Manager Paul Andrejack. Reflection of Flesh proudly endorses Scorpion Percussion, Centent Cymbals USA, No Nuts Percussion, Dirtbag Clothing, InTune Guitar Picks, Inc., DR Strings, MGBass Guitars, and Emperor Cabinets.
With a lineup featuring Philip Proite on Bass/Vocals, Garrett Smith on Guitars, and Chris Oelke on Drums, Reflection of Flesh is a force to be reckoned with.
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as this dynamic collaboration between Reflection of Flesh and Wormholedeath unfolds.
NEURECTOMY, a trio of NYC-based tech-death wizards featuring ORIGIN's John Longstreth, are now streaming their debut full-length, OVERWROUGHT, in its entirety.
The band joined forces with No Clean Singing for the exclusive global premiere of Overwrought ahead of the album's November 17 release date. Stream it now at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/11/14/an-ncs-album-premiere-neurectomy-overwrought/
Overwrought is a sonic onslaught of nerve severing tech-grind clocking in at 32 minutes of brutality. NEURECTOMY aims to leave their mark on the genre of technical death metal with over the top song structures and dizzying musical complexity that may require multiple listens for full absorption.
Overwrought is an album that has been a long time in the making as the band has suffered it’s share of drummer changes, flooded practice studios, canceled gigs, and a society shattering pandemic. NEURECTOMY decided to make use of the down time giving the sole members extra months and weeks to hone the music with new drummer John Longstreth, and ruminate on its impending worldwide campaign of musical destruction.
Order Overwrought now at https://neurectomyband.com/
The band has posted visualizers for two songs off the album, "Crimson Tsunami" and "Dolphin." Watch the videos at:
"Crimson Tsunami" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvLtcR6tAbc
"Dolphin" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcpiOoNC1Q
Overwrought was recorded at Silver Cord Studios, and Suburban Inferno Studios LLC. The album was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson. Album artwork courtesy of master artist, Pär Olofsson.
Tracklist:
1) Abducted for Research
2) Culinary Cadaveric Art
3) Anencephalic Birth
4) Dolphin
5) Zombified
6) Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progres
7) Overwrought
8) Crimson Tsunami
The term NEURECTOMY is a reference to the surgical removal of a nerve which ties into the band’s interests in medical themes and the human condition. NEURECTOMY focuses on overall musicianship in their songs and aims to write engaging material that has musical depth and complexity. Listeners will often find something new and interesting even on repeated listens of the material.
Recording and production of the album feature many prominent metal musicians and sound engineers in the industry. Longstreth’s drum tracks were recorded at Silver Chord Studios (owned by Joe Duplantier of Gojira) and were tracked with Johann Meyer (front-of-house engineer for Gojira). The album is mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson from Cryptopsy with assistant engineering from Dominic Grimard.
The band recommends listening to the album front to back as there is a natural order of progression in intensity where each track generally tops the preceding one. Listeners will notice obvious influences from tech-death bands such as Origin, Beneath the Massacre, Dying Fetus, etc. Additionally, the band includes jazz elements and touch style/tapping guitar techniques similar to Psyopus. Lyrical themes on the album are generally tongue-in-cheek and primarily meant to compliment the underlying music with additional aggression, not any deep-rooted message or sentiment.
The album clocks in at around 30 minutes which hits a sweet spot giving the listener the opportunity to enjoy the album front to back in one sitting without being overwhelmed, but maybe overwrought...
Line-up:
John Longstreth - Drums
Joe - Guitar/Vocals
Kris - Guitar/Vocals
7 years after the release of the previous album "Demons", GOTHIC are
ready to present their new material recorded at both Consonance Studio in
Timișoara and at other locations in Romania, and mixed at Haunting Studios (Athens,
Greece) by the excellent producer Nikos Palivos.
Marking the return of Alin Petruț as singer, with lyrics exclusively in Romanian language, a strong shift in style, and again with an exceptional album cover signed again by the band’s bass player Csaba "Taly" Talpai, like the “Demons” case, this album becomes an absolute premiere for GOTHIC! "It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences. I chose to work again with Loud Rage Music because they did an exceptional job on the "Demons" promotion and I'm sure it will be even better this time!" - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist).
"We are honored and happy to renew our collaboration with Gothic not only considering that their previous album, "Demons", remains to this day in a top 3 sales from the Loud Rage Music catalog, but also because I’m a life-long fan of the band. This time we want to surpass all previous performances, despite the extremely unfavorable climate for musical releases in physical format, disseminating Gothic’s new material as much as possible." - Adrian Dan (Loud Rage Music owner).
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music, more details will follow soon, as well as a new GOTHIC video, scheduled for November 20th! "It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences. I chose to work again with Loud Rage Music because they did an exceptional job on the "Demons" promotion and I'm sure it will be even better this time!" - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist).
"We are honored and happy to renew our collaboration with Gothic not only considering that their previous album, "Demons", remains to this day in a top 3 sales from the Loud Rage Music catalog, but also because I’m a life-long fan of the band. This time we want to surpass all previous performances, despite the extremely unfavorable climate for musical releases in physical format, disseminating Gothic’s new material as much as possible." - Adrian Dan (Loud Rage Music owner).
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music, more details will follow soon, as well as a new GOTHIC video, scheduled for November 20th!
Vertrieb: Kontor New Media
Genre: Modern Death Metal
"They brought Death to the Darkness" ist kein normales Studioalbum der norddeutschen Deathmetaler DAMNATION DEFACED, sondern vielmehr ein Dankeschön an Fans und Freunde für mehr als 15 Jahre Support. Die ersten vier Tracks sind dabei brandneue Songs, die wie nie zuvor die Vision der Band von modernem Death Metal vermittelt, ohne in die Welt des "Core" abzudriften. Brutale Riffs, catchige Hooks sowie der von der Band geliebte Einsatz von sphärischen Klängen und Synthesizern, um die stets präsente Science-Fiction Thematik zu untermauern.
Jeder der vier Tracks hat seine ganz eigene Dynamik und Charakter, sei es der prügelnde "In Total Darkness" oder der atmosphärisch, groovende "The Black Ark". Ein wirklich vielversprechender Ausblick in eine spannende musikalische Zukunft der Band.
https://www.facebook.com/damnationdefaced
EN FINIR – „RÉSIGNÉ „
Genre : Depressive Black Metal from France
For fans of : Shining (SE), Make a change... Killyourself, Totalselfhatred, Thy light, Ellende, Nocturnal Depression…
The project transcends musical boundaries, offering insight into the darkest corners of the human soul through their haunting sound and striking melodies.
Created by Maxime LePrince Beiler, his first release, "Résigné", explores themes of deep loneliness and inner torment, giving rise to latent rage.
This opus features haunting compositions and evocative lyrics co-written by LePrince and François Picca, with intense vocals provided by Romain Habrzyk.
Recorded at Dem “Nebiros” Gillard’s Nebiros Studio, the music creates a landscape that is both chilling and unique.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
The upcoming album is a special project featuring re-recorded versions of 12 songs from their first two albums, "Brain At Risk" (1995) and "Emotional Overload" (1998). Produced by Jost Schlüter at PureSonic Studio, this collection showcases the band's evolution, now featuring the powerful vocals of frontwoman Daniela Karrer.
Fans can experience a taste of these refreshed classics with the "Emotional Overload" lyric video, available on the MDD YouTube channel.
The band will celebrate this milestone with an album release party on November 25th at KufA Haus in Braunschweig. The event, themed "30 Years in Metal," will also feature Warpath as a special guest.
Pre-orders for "...Makes Us Survive!" are available now at MDD Records: http://mdd-records.de/headshot
www.headshotmetal.de
https://www.facebook.com/headshot.metal
The video is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LILTNpYkDk
"Warheads in the Sky" is the first single from forthcoming album DESTRUCTION IS ALL WE KNOW and is also available on Spotify and Apple Music.
ALMOST DEAD will release Destruction Is All We Know on January 26, 2024. The album is the band's sixth, and the first for Innerstrength Records.
On the forthcoming album, ALMOST DEAD take their sound even further into realms of the extreme, building off all of their previous influences, incorporating new ones, and growing their reach both internationally and domestically.
Since forming in Martinez, CA in 2004, ALMOST DEAD has been churning out an aggressive blend of thrash, groove metal and hardcore. The group's sound is influenced by the likes of Pantera and Sepultura, infused with that of their local Bay Area scene like Testament and Machine Head, as well as incorporating more modern influences such as New England metalcore and New York death metal. ALMOST DEAD has created their own original style that still includes all the elements of metal you know and love.
Track
Listing:
1. Warheads In The Sky
2. Commandments Of Coercion
3. Eight Eyes Black
4. Nightmare Coming
5. Within The Ashes
6. Agent Of Chaos
7. Brutal Devotion
8. Selfish Suicide
9. Where Sinners Cry
Album recorded, mixed and mastered by Zac Orhen at Sharkbite Studios Oakland, CA
Bio:
ALMOST DEAD have released five full-length albums to date: Almost Dead (2007), Internal Chaos (2008), Mindfucked (2012), Lay Me Down To Waste (2018), and Brutal Onslaught (2021).
In a 10/10-rated review, Jennytate.wordpress.com called 2018’s Lay Me Down To Waste “a slab of steel driven rage and blood spurting horror, like you've never heard before. Atmospherically dense, with visual assault and gothic mind terror. Almost Dead are masters at brevity of power. 'LMDTW' multiplies the energy and strength of even the heaviest of metal albums. Leaving you terrorized, traumatized and gagging
for more."
Metal Hammer Spain called 2021’s Brutal Onslaught “one of the best metal releases of the year...for the faithful of American thrash metal,” referring to it as an album that demonstrated “incredible virtuosity” and “characterized by the great variety of riffs and the power it has from beginning to end.”
In early 2021 ALMOST DEAD signed a worldwide deal with Art Gates Records, looking to take their unique blend of metal music and intense live performances and share it with the rest of the world. In partnership with the Flaming Arts Agency, ALMOST DEAD embarked on the “Black Rituals Tour 2021" in Europe, alongside co-headliners Batushka (PL) and Belphegor (AT), as well as fellow support Diabolical (SE) and Warhammer (GR).
ALMOST DEAD continues to play all across California, as well as internationally.
Line-up:
Vocals: Tony Rolandelli
Guitars: Zach Weed
Drums: Ryan Glick
Bass Guitar: Felix Portillo
https://www.facebook.com/innerstrengthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaHardcoreMetal
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Tim Angelini (Vocals)
William Lindeblad (Guitar)
Walter Hamilton (Guitar)
Gabriel Sepúlveda (Bass)
Albert Lindeblad (Drums)
Tracklist:
Let Off Some Steam (Remixed)
Hostilia, a young thrash metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, with members aged between 16-20, is set to release their new single, "Let Off Some Steam (Remixed)", on all digital platforms. This single is a reimagined version of a song from their latest EP, released in June. The remix was done with Per Stålberg, a renowned producer in Sweden. This release is particularly special as it introduces their new vocalist, Tim Angelini, showcasing his exceptional talent in replacing the old vocals. The band decided to remix this song as they felt it had more potential, and it also serves as a quick introduction to Tim following the departure of their previous vocalist. Alongside the single, Hostilia is also releasing their first music video.The artwork for Hostilia is created by Niklas Sundin, formerly of Dark Tranquillity. Their previous releases have received positive reviews and traction.
https://hostiliathrash.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hostiliathrash/
BATTLECREEK, the dynamic thrash metal band from Bavaria, is set to release their latest album this spring under the banner of MDD Records. This marks a significant step following their 2015 release, "Hate Injection."
Established in 2004, BATTLECREEK has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal scene, also featuring in the documentary "Total Thrash." As they approach the completion of their third full-length album, fans can anticipate a powerful thrash metal experience in 2024.
For those new to BATTLECREEK's explosive sound, a sneak peek is available on Bandcamp and other streaming platforms, offering a taste of the thrash metal storm that awaits.
Stay tuned for more updates on this electrifying new release from BATTLECREEK.
https://www.facebook.com/BattlecreekThrash
Austrian death metal band FALLEN UTOPIA releases "RUIN" on November 11, 2023, exploring the downfall of civilizations.
FALLEN UTOPIA – “ RUIN”
Label: Self-Release
Release Date: November 11, 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Austria
Line-up:
Daniel Haslauer: Vocals
Benjamin Knes: Guitar
Lukas Wald: Guitar
Maximilian Wald: Bass
Maximilian Ehrlich: Drums
Tracklist:
What My Soul Recoils, My Tongue Shall Tell
Artificial Life Creation
Regicide
Interlude
The Work Of Giants
The Curse Of Akkad
Entering Utopia
My Name Is Legion, For We Are Many
Meister Frantz, Executioner Of Nuremberg
The Drought
Hailing from Carinthia, Austria, FALLEN UTOPIA presents their third full-length album, "RUIN." The album delves into the theme of the downfall of civilizations, taking listeners on a journey through history's fallen empires. With their roots firmly planted in the Death Metal genre, the band offers a modern take, blending heavy guitars, potent vocals, and intense drumming to create a sound that's both ferocious and captivating.
This release marks a significant evolution for FALLEN UTOPIA. The band, known for their dynamic live performances and dedication to their craft, has poured their experience and passion into "RUIN." Recorded at Norbert Leitner in Vienna, the album promises to be a sonic experience that resonates with both long-time fans and newcomers to the band's music. The anticipation for the album is further heightened with the announcement of four accompanying music videos, showcasing the band's visual and artistic prowess.
The cover artwork, created by Pierre-Alain D. from 3mmi Design, encapsulates the album's theme, hinting at the depth and intricacy of the stories within. For fans of bands like Machine Head, Behemoth, and Kataklysm, "RUIN" is set to be an essential addition to their music collection.
FALLEN UTOPIA's commitment to their art is evident in every note and lyric. Their journey, from small bar concerts to international stages, has shaped their sound and vision. With "RUIN," the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the cyclical nature of civilizations and the inevitable rise and fall of empires.
http://www.fallen-utopia.com/
http://www.facebook.com/fallenutopia
With IGNIS ABSCONDITUS you enter into a sick universe made by melancholy, painful, theatrical and alienating music and their upcoming album "GOLDEN HORSES OF A DYING FUTURE" is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Decadent Post Dark Metal international scene.
Style: Depressive Goth with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde Music and Neo-Folk too.
Similar artists: Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende
Here are the cover realized by the extraordinary James Hutton (https://t.ly/Y-ZqA) and the 10 tracks included: 1. Shadows
2. Mr. Smith
3. Wolfheart
4. Lucid Madness
5. Mental Roulette
6. Carousel Of The Departed
7. Seagull's Laughter
8. Weight Of Knowledge
9. Whispering
10. Chasm Of Deceit
"Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" will be released on February 2nd, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital edition. You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/ghlsZ
IGNIS ABSCONDITUS is this, a breath of death on a carpet of roses!
Line-up:
Noctuaria - all vocals
Jack-G - electric guitars
Dani B-life – bass
Henry Der Wanderer - drums, percussions, keyboards and 12 strings electric guitar
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/IgnisAbsconditus
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 10-11-2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal, Crossover Thrash, Heavy Metal
Country: Norway
Line-up:
Sergeant Brains - Vocals
Lieutenant Don Shrediablo - Guitars
Colonel Frankie Key-Key – Drums
Tracklist:
Booze Alley Brutal
Bazooka Troopaz
Hard Ticket to Hawaii
Beer Slam
Sons of Steel
Ax & Smash
Bombs, Babes and Bazookas
Cannibal Catering
Short Round
Suburban Commando
Emerging from Norway, Bazooka Troopaz are set to introduce their self-released digital album, "Bombs, Babes and Bazookas", on the 10th of November, 2023. Venturing into the realms of Thrash Metal, Crossover Thrash, and Heavy Metal, this ensemble has crafted a body of work that pays homage to their roots. Reflecting their dedication and the raw energy they bring, the album promises a genuine experience for fans of the genre. Amidst a myriad of releases, "Bombs, Babes and Bazookas" stands as a testament to Bazooka Troopaz's commitment to their craft.
https://www.facebook.com/bazookatroopaz
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Incantation | Funebrarum | Vastum
Formed in the shadow of cloud crested hills, on the shores of dark, abyssal waters, VOID BELOW have embraced the twin darknesses of archaic death metal and the mythos of madness, shaped from nightmares by H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout their second EP, WORLD UNDONE, writhing, dissonant riffs crawl through the lightless caverns of horror, invoking suffocating terror and dreamlike visions from beyond the cusp of insanity. The title track perfectly encapsulates the band’s stygian obsessions; drums rumbling, a seismic disturbance in the earth’s core, warped guitar chords ringing out across bottomless chasms and a messianic voice roaring out a summons to service, a demand for obeisance and utter submission. But before that malevolent masterpiece there is so much more to behold… This flight through dark and ancient places begins in the subterranean mausoleum of ‘Eldritch Incarnate’; an unleashing of arcane powers that enfolds you in shadows, tearing your flesh with its poisoned claws. ‘Beyond The Black Mire’ entangles and submerges, torments and obliterates as it melds choking, claustrophobic atmosphere with explosive fury and dark powers, while the gargantuan ‘Pillars Ov Pestilence’ - which will be released as a single on November 17th - is the epitome of great death metal, drawn straight from the crypts and infused with the imperious strength and black magic of the genre’s greatest exponents.
The Cumbrian conjurers have taken vast strides in the scant months since their 2022 self titled EP and with World Undone have summoned up a stunning collection of clandestine hymns to the unseen and unknown. Endowed with a brilliant, textured production, that breathes horrid life into each of its grim compositions and artwork that seethes with sanity shattering, nerve shredding intent, World Undone is magnificently complete. This tome of teachings beyond the constructs of good and evil, this vial of secrets beyond judgement or understanding will be unleashed on November 24th and the elder gods will follow in its wake…
Line-up:
James Maxwell - Vocals/Guitar
Looke Norman - Bass
Kyle Jenkins - Guitar
Brad Messenger – Drum
https://www.facebook.com/VOIDBELOWBAND
GRUZJA - „KONIEC WAKACJI „
The third album from Gruzja, entitled “Koniec Wakacji” will be released on 6th October and will be an illogical continuation of the band’s career so far. Guests include LARMO, Mold, Perturbator and unknown people. The author of the graphic design is Zbigniew Bielak. Satanic Audio is responsible for mixing and mastering. The material was recorded at MAQ Records and in The Basement. The band will self-release the album. Greed is the reason behind this decision. The album will be available in CD and digital formats.
"Koniec Wakacji" can be compared to a history book and a daily news bulletin - it doesn't offer anything new. It's a collection of fragments. Fresh and cold, strange and personal. It’s charades in a trench, and a trench in a smartphone. Faces tuned and disarmed. Everything fake and not pretended.
GRUZJA - a group of immigrants from Australia drawing on the folklore of Sudan and Sosnowiec. The line-up consists of artists, instrumentalists and vocalists known from Furia, Odraza, Biesy, THAW, Mentor, Licho, Wedrowcy~Tulacze~Zbiegi and several other bands. They played in clubs and festivals. They released the albums "I isc dalej" (2019) and "Jeszcze nie mamy na was pomyslu" (2019); a split with Neon Scaffold titled "Konflikt" (2020) and a computer game soundtrack album entitled "Vulgator" (2021) for the game Priest Simulator. The new album is being submitted for nominations to prestigious award juries at Fryderyk Awards, Polityka's Passport, Bursztynowy Slowik, Adidas Literary Award and Gdynia Literary Award.
“Koniec wakacji” translates to “The End of Holidays” from Polish.
Tracklist:
1. Jerusalem shore
2. Aleksandria
3. Pomnik
4. Od przedszkola do okopa
5. Poczytaj mi tato
6. Moda nienawisci
7. Kciuk cel pal
8. Salynka
9. Nastepna stacja getto (feat. Mold)
10. Do pokoju
11. Koniec wakacji
12. Juz po dzwonku (feat. LARMO)
13. Wojna domowa
14. Kciuk cel pal (remix Perturbator)
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Finding that TILINTETGJORT fitted in perfectly with Dark Essence Records musical ethos, and purely on the strength of that demo, the band was welcomed on board that same year, even before they had begun recording their debut full-length album, which would emerge in early 2023 as "In Death I Shall Arise".
Now, with 2023 drawing to a close, Dark Essence Records will release that very same demo in Digital format on the 10th November, and tracklisting for "Kvikksølvdrømmer - Demo 1", is as follows:
1. Vinter Og Høst
2. The Wanderer
3. Slakt
4. Blackened Earth
5. Kvikksølvdrømmer
6. Realms at War
"Kvikksølvdrømmer - Demo 1" is now available for download or streaming at a number of services at
One of the most exciting bands to have recently hit Oslo's Black Metal scene, TILINTETGJORT
blur the line between insanity and reality with nightmarish visions that are filled with arcane mysteries and alchemical madness.
Fiercely passionate about what they do, TILINTETGJORT's lineup of Gamle and Hazzlegard on guitars, Sturt on bass, Tybalt on drums and Svik on vocals, have, since the band's inception in 2020, honed their skills, formulating their own brand of Avant-garde Black Metal that finds its inspiration in '70's Prog, and various other experimental genres, along with '90's Black Metal. With more than their fair share of creativity TILINTETGJORT's avowed intent is to break down the walls of a genre that is largely stagnating, embarking on a journey to seek out the truth in a widely delusional world, whilst offering to lead the listeners through the mysteries of knowledge and death.
TILINTETGJORT's have been confirmed to appear at Inferno Metal Festival, Oslo, Norway in March 2024, and more information about the band can be found Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tilintetgjortnor or website at https://tilintetgjort.no
Label: MDD Records
Release Date: 2nd November 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Dark Doom Metal
Line-up:
Jochen Thurn: Vocals
Daniel Mackert: Guitar
Flavius Serban: Guitar
Daniel Fischer: Bass, Keys
Maximilian Stipp: Drums
Tracklist:
Darkest Desire
Lust
Flotian Swefn
The Truth Within
Invidia
Departed Grace (feat. Gogo Melone)
"Brægn Hæft" is the debut album from Sarlic Bliss, a band born amidst the pandemic in 2021 with seasoned musicians like Daniel Fischer from Midnattsol and Jochen Turn from Bann. The album features six expansive tracks over 45 minutes, weaving dark, aggressive-melancholic sounds with a melodious blend of growls and clean vocals. Drawing on Doom, Post-Black, and Death Metal influences, Sarlic Bliss integrates Old English linguistic elements into their lyrics to deepen the atmospheric authenticity. Self-recorded and produced, "Brægn Hæft" is a cohesive and uncompromised self-portrait of the band.
https://sarlic-bliss.de/
https://www.facebook.com/SarlicBlissBand
Out now via Pagan Records
Five years after the release of the first full-length "To", Totenmesse return with their own brand of black metal. The new album "FIKTIONLUST" consists of eight brand new tracks recorded, mixed and mastered at Impressive Art by Przemysław Nowak.
Listen to the album in full now:
https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
https://totenmesse.hearnow.com/
https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fiktionlust
Order CD: https://www.pagan-records.com/en_GB/p/TOTENMESSE-Fiktionlust-CD/13440
The cover of the album is a painting “Dwarfs and stilt walkers” by a well-known Polish artist, Grzegorz Stec, while the album’s layout was made by Sars (Furia, wędrowcy~tułacze~zbiegi).
The Awakening begins with the storm…
Totenmesse – meaning ‘requiem’ or ‘mass of the dead’ in German – were formed in 2016, and recorded their first release Demo 2017 a year later. No strangers to extreme metal, the band have honed their craft in groups such as Odraza, MasseMord, Deception and Hell United. This is reflected in their 2018 debut album, “To”, with its majestic, powerful and colossal sound, while the lyrics explore death and how the human mind perceives it. In addition to the seven original tracks, “To” featured a cover of King Crimson’s iconic “20st Century Schizoid Man”. “Fiktionlust” will be the band’s second full-length album and will be released on 3 November 2023 via Pagan Records.
Totenmesse are:
Mold - Vocals
Stawrogin - Guitars, Bass
Rzulty - Guitars
with guest appearances by Krzysztof Klingbein.
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Welcome To Pleshiwar's debut album "Apostasy" offers a modern take on Doom Death Metal with a 90s influence, featuring six tracks of deep, atmospheric metal by veteran German musicians. Released on November 9, 2023, the album is a bridge between the genre's past and present.
WELCOME TO PLESHIWAR – “APOSTASY”
Label: Black Sunset
Release Date: 9th November 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Doom Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Sascha Kaiser: Vocals
Marco Gebert: Drums
Karsten Goebel: Guitars, Keyboards
Dan Krieger: Bass
Tracklist:
Apostasy Pt.1
Sisyphean Task (Le Mythe De Sisyphe)
Sorrow
Darkness Within Light
Praying Mantis
Apostasy Pt.2
"Apostasy" marks the full-length debut of Welcome To Pleshiwar, a band that emerged on the German metal scene in 2021 with the well-received EP "Unsolved." The members, all seasoned musicians from established bands like Reawacan, Lacrima Christi, and Immortalis, delve into the depths of Doom Death Metal, channeling the essence of the genre's 90s pioneers. The album presents six tracks, each offering a rich tapestry of crushing riffs and atmospheric depth, evoking themes of existential struggle and the darker side of the human condition. The production, handled by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, ensures that the music's powerful old-school roots are firmly planted in the present. "Apostasy" is not just an homage to the genre's past but a statement of its timelessness, promising to connect with fans of the classic Doom Death Metal sound. www.facebook.com/WelcomeToPleshiwar
Troll plunges listeners into a realm where ancient spirits converge with blistering riffs and haunting, atmospheric melodies. Painting an immersive tapestry of cursed runes and Dark magic. These are your fears made flesh. This is Trolldom.
From the opening chords to the fading echoes, each track off "Trolldom" serves as an esoteric journey through the veils of the unknown. The album's artwork, adorned with intricate designs inspired by dark mythology, complements the relentless sonic assault that defines Troll's signature style.
The wonderfully imaginative cover art was made by Ksenia Hinderson @hindersonart, a multi talented creator, who also directed, shot and edited the music video for the single To The Shadows, took the band pictures and did the layout for the cover.
Gathering inspiration from 70’s progressive rock, 80’s horror films, with a firm base in mid 90’s Symphonic Black Metal, a style Trolls founding members were instrumental in making the best selling genre of Black metal to date.
Trolldom was recorded at Evil Octopus Studio, over the last ten years. Troll has truly gone back to their roots on this album, just like on the first albums Nagash is again behind the drum kit wielding the sticks with infernal frenzy. Guitarist Tlaloc delivers high speed intensive shredding and evocative leads. Throughout the album Tlaloc truly reveals his mastery over the guitar, using a multitude of different styles and techniques in his playing. Bassist Sturt’s adventurous bass lines alongside the drums provides an entrancing backdrop to Tlaloc’s unrelenting guitars and Nagash’s unnerving and beguiling synth leads.
“Trolldom" is a visceral exploration, intertwining the aggressive with the haunting narratives of ancient folklore. The seven tracks on the album each capture the band's intense energy and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
The band was formed way back in 92’ by Nagash, who would also go on to found Covenant later that same year. Making classic Black Metal albums as Drep De Kristne, In Times Before The light, Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv, and Nexus Polaris.
The word Trolldom does not have a perfect translation in English, you may say magic or witchcraft. The related word trolsk is maybe the word that most aptly describes the atmosphere in Trolls music. It is a word we use in Norwegian to describe dark bewitching moods you find in nature, in the twilight, before a thunderstorm or when the mist lays wispy and seeming to dance over a body of water. Times when you see shadows creep in the corner of your eye.
Lyrically Troll begs the listener to consider the great dark truths we face, in the ultimate destruction of our universe. The sure, final, and approaching death of all life as we know it.
This release solidifies Troll's position as pioneers in the Symphonic Black Metal realm, cementing their legacy and inviting listeners to embrace the darkness and the mystique that "Trolldom" offers.
"Trolldom" is available now on all major music platforms, ensuring that listeners worldwide can partake in the occult journey crafted by Troll.
www.polypus.no
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https://www.facebook.com/trollofficial
KHAZAD DÛM - "KHÁSMA"
Genre : Black Metal / NWOBHM / Doom Metal | 15th/11/23
Label : Masked Dead Records / BloodRock Records
FFO: first-era Bathory, Venom, Saxon, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Pagan Altar, Trouble.
With "Khàsma", the brasilian duo Khazad Dûm reaches its peak by today. That's not your average old school album. Style coordinates are pointed towards first-wave Black Metal with strong influences from NWOBHM and Doom Metal. A pathos of epicness, atmospheres, rage and melancholy permeates the whole record. The dynamism of the composition doesn't excessively sacrifice the old-school structures of the songs, but enriches them through melodic embroidery and strenghtened rhythms.
Originally released in 2019 but lacking of a proper edition, Masked Dead Records and BloodRock Records gave new life to Khàsma through a remastered CD edition with bonus track.
Punti Salienti:
- Old school stuff, strongly epic and atmospheric;
- First-wave Black Metal,. NWOBHM and Doom Metall all together;
- A flirt of rage, fury, melancholy and introspection;
- Repressed as a remastered CD edition with bonus track.
Remastered by Carlo Meroni (ADSR DECIBEL Studio), 2023.
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https://www.facebook.com/bloodrockrecordsitaly
https://www.facebook.com/khazadoom
CORROSIVE – “WRATH OF THE WITCH”
Label: MDD Records
Release Date: 13th October 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Death Metal
Line-up:
Andy Konnerth: Vocals
Stephan Becker: Guitar
Alex Hartmann: Guitar
Andrè Skopko: Drums
Sascha Schekanski: Bass/Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
Queen Of The Night
Fairy Tale Of A Devilish Witch
A Victim Of Black Magic
Milk Honey Sweet Wine And Blood
End Of Your Bloodline
Buried By Fire
The White Witch, Saviour Of Damned Souls
Rape Of The Witch
Hexenhure
Shiver Of Pleasure
Burning Of The Devilish Whore
Wrath Of The Witch
"Wrath Of The Witch" is Corrosive's seventh album, taking a creative leap into a concept album format that builds on the narrative introduced in their 2019 work "Notzucht der Hexe." This Marburg-based death metal band's latest project presents a dramatic tale across twelve tracks, bringing together a diverse cast of guest vocalists and musicians, including members from Tankard, Holy Moses, and Warpath, each adding a unique voice to the story. The album, with a running time of over an hour, ventures into a more melodic and black metal territory while retaining Corrosive's signature death metal sound.
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The very title of the band's sophomore full-length album "VÖLD", which means “force, power or might” carries with it a sense of menace, and is indicative of what to expect from NYRST's second outing on Dark Essence Records.
And never more so than on the title track, which has been released as a digital single today, and which can be downloaded or streamed from a number of sources at: https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Nyrst_Vold
Accompanying the single is a video for the track by Valhalla Artworks, which perfectly encapsulates what NYRST is all about, and can be seen at https://youtu.be/hs1_nvxRQ0U?si=Jy5LdW5iRGhgcvj5
Upon the release of the band's debut full-length album "Orsök" in
2020, it was startlingly clear that NYRST's lineup of Snæbjörn on vocals,
Eysteinn and Davíð on guitars, Egill on bass, and Sveinbjörn on drums,
was possessed of a ferocious musical ability, unusual in a band at such an
early stage in its career. Intent on creating the coldest, most eerie, and
barren of soundscapes possible, and regardless of the positive reviews garnered
by their debut, NYRST did not sit still, but rather built on the experience
gained in the writing and recording of "Orsök" to progress the
band's sound still further, as "Völd" will reveal.
Set for release on the 8th December, "Völd" will be available in CD, Digital and Lava Smash Vinyl formats as well as on Cassette, and can now be pre-ordered from: https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
With album artwork by Nightjar Adam Burke, layout by Skaðvaldur, and photography by Þorsteinn Dagur Rafnsson, track listing for "Völd" is as follows:
Völd
Sundra skal sálu
Hrímvíti
Fjalli∂ andar
Eilíft eldhaf
Drottnari nafnlausra gu∂a
Af fjarri ströndum
From their base in Reykjavik, NYRST recently had this to say about "Völd" :
This release marks a big milestone in our career as a band. We’ve developed a lot as musicians since the release of “Orsök” and we took a very different approach to writing and composition. Our intention was to bring all the best elements of our previous work and implement new ideas along with a different theme, which in turn resulted in a much heavier, grim but melodic album. More information about NYRST can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Nyrst/
Band's statement - "Fathomless Ritual is thrilled that the prehistoric gods of old have spoken favourably and deemed us fit to become part of the Transcending Obscurity Records family! A new project from Brendan Dean (Gutvoid, Pukewraith), Fathomless Ritual brings to the altar its debut album "Hymns for the Lesser Gods", 8 tracks of doom laden death metal as if unearthed by some cursed excavator, moaning with downtuned guitars and seeping with guttural vocals which praise those lost deities and rites from our prehistoric origins. Be prepared to sacrifice yourself and win the favour of the forgotten ones..."
FFO: Demilich, Chthe'ilist, Dead
and Dripping, Mortiferum
Line up
B. Dean (Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith) - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming
Gouache paintings by Marcio Blasphemator (Autophagy)
Track listing:
1. Hecatomb for an Unending Madness 02:31
2. Exiled to the Lower Catacombs 04:54
3. Gorge of the Nameless 04:15
4. Grafted to the Chambers of Mirth 06:11
5. Wielding the Bone Wand 04:44
6. Cosmic Reflections from the Basin of Blood 04:00
7. Gelatinous Being of Countless Forms 04:57
8. Gift for Aranaktu 06:54
Official release date - March 1st, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Excerpt - "Imagine the melancholy of In Mourning and Insomnium, enhanced by the technicality of Be’Lakor, the blackened tinge of Fatal Embrace, and constructed in the vein of the forward thinking progressive stylings of Barren Earth. An eclectic combination, to be sure, and it’s one fans of the aforementioned artists will definitely want to give a spin."
DYSSEBEIA – “GARDEN OF STILLBORN IDOLS”
For
fans of: Eternal
Storm, Be'lakor, Majesties, At The Gates, Dark
Tranquillity, Eucharist, In Mourning
Swiss band Dyssebeia have come up with an exhilarating debut full length of progressive blackened death metal music that blends the elements seamlessly and reinterprets them elegantly with emphasis on clean delivery, unhindered structuring, and the right treatment of the emotive melodies. Their music pulsates with exceptional energy for music so nuanced and keeps evolving and offering something new, something more as the album unravels. It's difficult to keep track of the endless variations - the beautiful melodies, genre-intertwining riffs and constantly varying vocals and drum patterns - and yet with such intuitive writing, they only seem to enthrall the listener and never overwhelm. There's palpable passion and intense feeling in each of the songs, probably pent up for years, and it's a delight to experience a wealth of them on this ambitious album. Dyssebeia have done their best to express themselves in the most truthful and eloquent manner and they may not realize themselves that in the process they've crafted an obscure gem.
Line up:
Vocals - Alexandre Sotirov
Guitars - Merlin Bogado
Bass - Duran Bathija
Drums - Sam Jakubec
Artwork, layout and booklet - Bryan Teach
Track listing:
1. Mors Tua, Vita Mea
2. Retribution
3. Moon Bearer
4. Sacrificed On The Threshold
5. Hatch
6. Black Swarm
7. Funeral Ink
8. Apophenia
Official release date - November 17th, 2023
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https://www.facebook.com/dyssebeiaband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
A
hint of things to come has been given by Decibel Magazine, who in
premiering the track “The Scourge” have remarked how “some of
the best death metal is experimental but still straightforward, striking a
balance that comes easily to few. Abyssal Rift achieve just that with this
record.” - you can hear the track and check out the feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/11/01/track-premiere-abyssal-rift-the-scourge/
Abyssal Rift is the manifestation of Auxier's long-running history as a metalhead and of his extensive appreciation (parallel to that for industrial music) for dark and atmospheric death metal bands like Incantation, Disembowelment and Immolation as well as for 60's and 70's prog bands like Goblin, King Crimson, Eloy, and Amon Düül II, which in the context of his expertise and knowledge as a producer and home studio owner, has yielded a dense and disorienting dark death metal beast shrouded in surreal atmospheres and an hallucinatory form of dirge-like experimentalism. An all-devouring obfuscation of abyssic crush depth, "Extirpation Dirge" seems horizonless and bottomless as it propagates and gravitates downward like a churning maelstrom, alternating moments of obliterating machine-like dark death metal destruction to others of misery-torn doom and cinematic widescreen experimentalism, with dense synth work alternating contemplative passages of clean guitars and ominous presages of spectral dark ambience.
"Extirpation Dirge" is slated for a December 1 2023 release date on LP, MC, CD, digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin.
http://sentientruin.com/releases/abyssal-rift-extirpation-dirge
http://sentientruin.com/bands#/abyssal-rift
ANCIENT WARGOD –“ WHEN DARKNESS RISES...”
Label: 98Records
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
"When Darkness Rises..." is not just a milestone in German Black Metal; it's a chronicle of Ancient Wargod's evolution from the early '90s underground scene. The album's 26th-anniversary vinyl re-release commemorates the band's journey from its inception as Morpheus, through various transformations, to its apex in the '90s. Celebrated for its vigorous and authentic Black Metal sound, the album garnered significant acclaim, sharing stages with genre stalwarts like Gorgoroth and Mystic Circle, and achieving critical success with features in prominent metal magazines. Despite the band's split in 1998, their legacy endured, leading to a reissue that includes newly remastered tracks, a live intro bonus track, and completely redesigned artwork by Akinakes. The story of Ancient Wargod is marked by both triumph and tragedy, their flame of creativity and innovation in Black Metal burning brightly yet briefly. This re-release through 98Records on November 24, 2023, serves as a tribute to their lasting impact on the genre.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
The video showcases the band's intricate playing style and can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dorJc0_fF7A
Fans can secure their copy of the upcoming album by placing pre-orders:
Formed in Athens in 2021, VENUS, consisting of Giorgos Verginis (guitars/harsh vocals) and Antonis Avtzis (guitars/clean vocals), draws influence from genre legends like Kreator and Megadeth, infusing their music with a unique blend of horror and sci-fi themes. Their sound is a complex fusion of Thrash Metal with hints of Death Metal, evidencing their technical prowess.
After releasing their debut EP "Project Lamda" in July 2022, VENUS has been working tirelessly on "Obscured Until Observed." The forthcoming album not only signifies their growth but also highlights their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Tracklist :
Sons of Grus
The Observatory
City of Nektron
Circus Strange
Alive
Artificially Prolonged Existence
Venus Legacy
The Arrhythmic Pulse of Universe
Subatomic Search For Human Consciousness
For more updates and to connect with the band, visit https://www.facebook.com/VenusSciFi
Experience the band's 2022 EP "Project Lamda" https://music.imusician.pro/a/8JVhDF8b
Stay tuned for the official album drop on November 14th, available through Xtreem Music on both CD and digital platforms.
Label: Epictural Production
Release Date: 27th October 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal
Country: Russia
Line-up:
Phantom: voices, guitars, bass
Egiborg: guitars
Eeks Eye: keyboards
Skinner: battery
Tracklist:
Bleeding Wounds of the First and the Last
Majesty of the Two Rivers
Ash
The Spirits of Tarma
Only the Wind Blows Wherever It Was
Over the Empty Valleys
Theosophy returns with their sixth full-length album, "Bleeding Wounds of the First and the Last," a tapestry of Siberian black metal that escorts listeners into a realm of shamans and enigmatic atmospheres. This album represents a significant stride in the band's journey, showcasing a blend of black metal subgenres. The mixing prowess of PG from GROZA imparts a distinctive ambiance synonymous with the "new wave," while the mastering touch of Jonas Kjellgren of Black Lounge Studios ensures a polished finish. This release promises to resonate with enthusiasts of bands like Uada, Mgła, and Groza. The recording process spanned from September to November 2022, with a team of experts like [K]onstantin [K]orotaev and Alexander [Adv] Pryakhin contributing to the engineering and production. The visual aspects come to life through Egiborg's illustrations and the collective design efforts of Egiborg and Eeks Eye, with band photos captured by Arcgentor. At the core of it all, Phantom stands as the creative force, penning all lyrics and orchestrating the music.
https://theosophygroup.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theosophygroup
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the signing of one of Mexico's most esteemed metal bands, BLACK HATE. The band's sixth album, "VÍA PVRGATIVA: QUI SPIRITU DIABOLI AGUNTUR HI FILII SATANAE SUNT," is slated for release later this year.
The label has just unveiled the new single "Diasparagmos (o del sacrificio)" with an accompanying video available for viewing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVQHcqBI8GY
Fans can now place pre-orders for the CD version at Odium Records Bandcamp.
Black Hate has shared the stage with prominent names such as Mayhem, Watain, and UADA, delivering memorable performances. The forthcoming album features cover art designed by the renowned Cold Poison.
The
current line-up of Black Hate includes:
IkanunnaBg: Vocals, Guitars
Javier Ambriz: Guitars
Jonathan Matvs: Bass
Satoshi: Drums
With Faust contributing the album's lyrics and concept.
Tracklist:
1. To the Firmament
2. Trembling Hands of Sorrow
3. Luminous Ruins of Death
4. Tempestad (o de la transubstanciación)
5. Ascension of a Burning Soul
6. Diasparagmos (o del Sacrificio)
7. Dark Night of the Soul
https://www.odiumrex.com
https://www.facebook.com/BH333
Label: Putrid Cult
Release Date: 21st October 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Death / War Black Metal
For fans of: Sathanas, Deicide, Possessed, Sarcofaago, Beherit, Archgoat, Blasphemy
Country: United States
Line-up:
Sathanas:
Paul Tucker: guitar, vocals
Adam Stacho: guitar, backup vocals
Bill Davidson: bass
Jim Strauss: drums
DeathEpoch:
Lord K.: vocals, drums, noise
Morgul: guitar, bass
Tracklist:
SATHANAS Arise from Fire
SATHANAS Defiled
SATHANAS Hail Lucifer
SATHANAS Jaws of Satan
SATHANAS To Bring The Sabbat
DEATHEPOCH - B.D
DEATHEPOCH - I.H.S.
DEATHEPOCH - D.W.
DEATHEPOCH - G.O.M.
DEATHEPOCH - B.T.K
"Hellspawn Hegemony" is a split album featuring American black death metal trailblazers Sathanas, with a legacy dating back to 1988, and Polish metal veterans DeathEpoch. Sathanas brings five new tracks continuing their unholy crusade, while DeathEpoch offers a fusion of black, death, and war metal accented with ambient and industrial noise. This collaboration delivers nearly 45 minutes of intense Black Death Metal, celebrating the robust traditions of both bands.
Sathanas recorded at Innertube Studios in Ambridge, PA, engineered by Nick Kucel. DeathEpoch recorded in Gross Machmin Schuppen, mixed and mastered by Black Team Media.
https://www.putridcult.pl/
https://putridcultproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PutridCult
EMPIRE OF DISEASE – “SHADOWS IN THE ABYSS”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: November 7th, 2023
Format: CD & Digital
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Spain
Line-up:
Gorka Díez – Guitar & Sample
Pintxo Wayewta – Vocals
Iban Hernando – Drums
Xabier H Zarraga – Bass
Tracklist:
The Valley
Time For a New Era
Ghost of the Past
Digging Our Graves
The Game
Dark Side of the Soul
From the Depths
Scum
Shadows in the Abyss
Formed in Bilbao in 2018, EMPIRE OF DISEASE quickly made a name for themselves in the metal scene with their EP "Silence is Violence". Their debut full-length album "With all my Hate" saw them touring extensively, even gracing stages at major festivals. Now, with their upcoming release "Shadows in the Abyss" under Xtreem Music, the band promises to deliver their signature melodic death metal sound and embark on another European tour. The band's dedication and growth have been evident with each release, solidifying their position in the modern metal scene.
https://music.imusician.pro/a/z8c9lE9V
www.facebook.com/Empireofdisease
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 23rd June 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Metal, Death-Metal
Country: Chile
Line-up:
Alejandro Espinosa: Vocals, Guitars
Claudio Leiva: Bass
Tracklist:
Immolation
ILL REASONING's latest offering, the single "Immolation," arrives a year and a half after their self-titled debut EP. This track continues the band's exploration of metal, drawing inspiration from the intensity and raw power of groups like Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Pantera. "Immolation" was crafted in the band's home country, with recording and mixing by Alejandro Espinosa at Neolitic Studios in Concepción, Chile, and mastering by Cristian Rodriguez at 15Hz Studios in Santiago, Chile.
For fans of: Napalm Death, Slipknot, Pantera
Recording info:
Recorded and mixed at Neolitic Studios, Concepción, Chile. Mastered at 15Hz Studios, Santiago, Chile.
https://illreasoning.bandcamp.com/track/immolation
https://www.facebook.com/IllReasoning/
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the EP from Puerto Rican vile
Death Metal beasts NECRONEMESIS. WARFIELD FOREVER is
up now for pre-order and will be released December 1st on CD and Digital
formats along with merch.
For fans of : Belphegor, Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Dying Fetus, Immolation, Massacre, Mortician, Suffocation, and Vader.
Following up on the acclaimed 2021 album Some Things Should Stay Underground, Necronemesis unleashes five blistering tracks of unforgiving Death Metal. Warfield Forever continues to expand the band's signature style to new levels of extremity... prepare for sheer brutality!
Listen to the single "Dreaming With Dead Bodies" at www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiuLk9SVC-U
Track Listing:
1. Dreaming With Dead Bodies
2. Drawn And Quartered
3. Share The Load
4. Warfield Of The Dead
5. Whatever Comes Out This Fucking Corpse
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Release
: December
1st 2023
Genre : Melodic Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part I
2. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part II
3. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part III
4. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part IV
5. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part V
6. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part VI
Duration: 42min32
RüYYn is a one-man band born in late 2020 out of the spirit of RxN, with its primary influence being fast, melodic 90s black metal.
The eponymous debut EP is released in May 2021, offering epic, powerful, dark and cold music inspired by bands like Gorgoroth, Emperor, Deathspell Omega, Mgła, Blut Aus Nord.
The subject matter is a mind consumed by hatred of the modern world, having contemplated its civilizational downfall in a near-future where only coldness and silence reign.
The first album, Chapter II: The Flames, The Fallen, The Fury, was released in December 2023. Set before the 2021 EP, it tells the story of the world’s decline, madness and fall, through the same protagonist. New influences make their appearance. The album is more aggressive, richer. Epic, melodic riffs rub shoulders with darker atmospheres and contemplative passages inspired by 70s pro/ambient rock.
Pre-orders have just been opened: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/ruyyn/
On
December 8th the album "TRANSUMANZA" realized
by the iconoclastic Vittorio Sabelli's project DAWN OF A DARK AGE will
see the light!
"Il Gran Tratturo Magno" is the second single taken from the album and you can listen to it on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Jb5-HkmoCyA
Talented jazz musician, in this album Vittorio manages to combine the 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.
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.
You can pre-order the digipak CD and the LP's at: https://shorturl.at/enqyW
While the single " Il Gran Tratturo Magno " is available at https://song.link/DOADA2
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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ETERNAL STORM - “A GIANT BOUND TO FALL”
For
fans of: Be'lakor, Dyssebeia, Insomnium, Dark
Tranquillity, In Mourning, At the Gates
In 2019, Spanish progressive/melodic death metal band Eternal Storm released their debut full length 'Come the Tide, which was a shockingly accomplished, poignant and evocative album which many still regard to be one of the highlights in the style. Four years later, after working meticulously to hone their sound even more, they return having fulfilled a seemingly impossible task - to come up with a worthy follow up album, one that doesn’t betray the sound nor dilute it. On 'A Giant Bound to Fall', shattering the apprehensions, they've actually taken the sound further ahead; it's far more nuanced, multifaceted and even feels darker. The emotions are just as palpable as before but are rawer, more piercing, and the heightened extreme parts are not at the expense of their immersive atmospheric ones. The painstaking recording process ensured that and for the sound to remain organic and tangible. It's a giant step ahead in the logical direction, for them, for the entire style. There is little doubt that this hugely ambitious and more importantly still passionate and heartfelt album will go down as another towering landmark in the genre. With music so pristine, it becomes a salve for the soul.
Line up
Daniel R. Flys | Vocals (lead), guitars, keyboards, bass
Jaime Torres | Guitars, vocals, keyboards, bass, fretless bass
Daniel Maganto | Bass, guitars (additional), vocals (additional)
Session drums and percussion on this recording by Gabriel Valcázar (Wormed, Ernia)
Additional keyboards and synths by Jaboto Fernández (Nexus 6, TodoMal)
Noise and additional synths on track 1 by Roberto Bustabad (Varunian, Ovakner, Rvinas)
Additional vocals on track 2 by Sven de Caluwé (Aborted)
Additional vocals on track 4 by Kheryon
Violin on track 4 by Paul R. Flys
Additional vocals on track 6 by Eloi Boucherie (Vidres a la Sang, White Stones)
Additional vocals on track 7 by Dan Swanö
Additional vocals on track 9 by Sergi "Bobby" Verdeguer (Persefone)
Artwork by Leoncio Harmr
Track listing
1. An Abyss of Unreason
2. A Dim Illusion
3. There was a Wall
4. Last Refuge
5. Eclipse
6. Lone Tree Domain
7. The Sleepers
8. The Void
9. A Giant Bound to Fall
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https://www.facebook.com/eternalstormofficial
Thank you so much for your continued support! Cheers! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity
HAMMERHEART store back online .
We will relaunch our own store at November 17th, because the demand has been so high that we cannot refuse all the requests. Keep an eye on www.hammerheartstore.com because it will once again be your choice for top releases from the underground for top prices. Death to plastic music!
JANUARY 2024
Our absolute priority for January is the long-awaited new album “SAINTS DISPELLED” by MASTER. After 6 years MASTER has made one its best and most mature albums that will finds its way to all fans of this legendary band. Being Paul Speckmann’s 14th (!!!) MASTER album, this album leaves nothing to be desired and has all the trademarks combined with absolute killer songwriting. Coming on digi-CD (with two bonus tracks), a very limited CD-boxset (content to be determined )and on vinyl in three different versions. We should not forget the top notch artwork by Richard Schouten, you will see soon.
We will do two fantastic re-issues on vinyl in January, being VICIOUS RUMORS “SOLDIERS OF THE NIGHT” on high quality 180 gram vinyl with insert in several colors and on black vinyl. It will be limited to 1.000 copies worldwide and a must-have for any self-respecting fan of US-Metal from the golden 80’s, because it is considered a masterpiece.
The second re-issue will be a 40th anniversary edition of RUNNING WILD “GATES TO PURGATORY” on high quality picture-LP, coming in a sleeve, with insert and a huge poster. This edition will be strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and an essential collector’s item for RUNNING WILD fans, but also for all addicts of 80’s German Speed Metal.
And then there is always the cool little release we do because we cannot resist, because we are fans and love what we do just as much as you. “THE FIRST TEN YEARS” by TEMPLE OF VOID is an absolute top compilation by this great US Death Doom Metal band of all their none album tracks spanning the years 2013 to 2023. Almost 70 minutes divided across 11 tracks (including a Celtic Frost cover) with fitting artwork by Toderico Art. We love TEMPLE OF VOID so we decided to do a 500 limited digipack CD edition and a 300 limited 2-LP edition (in two colors). For fans of Hooded Menace, Asphyx and old Paradise Lost a must have!
FEBRUARY 2024
We will release two great new albums in February 2024 and two cool re-issues on vinyl again.
The first album that is brand-new is VINCENT CROWLEY with something fresh and new, the album “ANTHOLOGY OF HORROR”. Vincent Crowley is obviously known for running Death/Black Metal band Acheron for 30 years. VINCENT CROWLEY is a different entity, something really fresh and new, a True Metal band for fans of King Diamond, Candlemass and Iced Earth. There are some old school Death Metal roots (especially in the vocals), but this is a high quality Metal album in the traditional way, with fantastic songs, a great production and a general theme about horror stories. We will release this priority release on CD and vinyl (different colors).
The second album that is brand-new is by Lithuanian Pagan/Folk Metal warrior of ROMUVOS. What they deliver to us on their 4th album “SPIRITS” is pure Pagan Magic. Imagine the sound of Heilung/Wardruna (without getting boring after 3 songs) spiced up by slow Rotting Christ-like riffs (adding a Dark Metal element) and vocals that remind us of The Hu ending up in great, majestic memorable songs. And then the production... massive!
We will do another two fantastic re-issues on vinyl in February, being the 2nd album of VICIOUS RUMORS “DIGITAL DICTATOR” on high quality 180 gram vinyl with insert in several colors and on black vinyl. It will be limited to 1.000 copies worldwide and a must-have for any self-respecting fan of US-Metal from the golden 80’s, because it is considered a masterpiece.
The second re-issue will be a 35th anniversary edition of RUNNING WILD “PORT ROYAL” on high quality picture-LP, coming in a sleeve, with insert and a huge poster. This edition will be strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and an essential collector’s item for RUNNING WILD fans, but also for all addicts of 80’s German Heavy Metal. This is RUNNING WILD a treasure that will never age.
UP NEXT
Grinder - Dawn for the Living CD
Grinder - Dead End CD
Master - Saints Dispelled CD/LP/MC
ORO - Vids Vägs Ände CD/LP
Runemagick - Last Skull of Humanity MCD/MLP
Running Wild - Gates to Purgatory Picture-LP
Running Wild - Port Royal Picture-LP
Temple of Void - The First Ten Years CD/2-LP
Vicious Rumors - Digital Dictator LP
Vicious Rumors - Soldiers of the Night LP
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News VIC RECORDS :
GRAVE
DIGGER – „THE FORGOTTEN YEARS “
GRAVEDIGGER: The Forgotten Years Cd/ LP. HAWAII? Yes, Gravedigger (1980- ’86) became Digger (1986 / ‘87), reunited as Hawaii (1988 – ‘91) and finally reformed as GRAVE DIGGER in 1991 up till today. This release contains these transformation years from Hawaii (Bottles and Four Coconuts demo 11 tracks, and the RETURN of Gravedigger’s the ‘Return of the Reaper’ Demo 1991 and the ‘For Promotion Only!! Ep 1992’. Extensive liner notes with original and founding member Chris Boltendahl and rare and exclusive pictures! The CD contains 19 tracks in total. Feat. Uwe Lullis (Accept). Re-mastered & restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possesed, Sacramentum).
One of the biggest German metal bands rare early 90’s demos on cd;
Featuring Uwe Lullis on guitars (Accept)
Bass by Tomi Göttlich (now in Rebellion)
Artwork by Thoms Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Defiance);
Re-mastered & restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possesed, Sacramentum);
Extensive liner notes by Pim Blankenstein with founding member Chris Boltendahl
VIGILANT – “OPPRESSION - DRAMATIC SURGE “
Technical THRASH metal from Holland! Formed in 1987 by ex Thanatos member Andre. This compltion contains their Demo 1 Dramatic Surge 1988, Demo 2: Opppression 1989, 2 special recorded rare tracks from Metal in Rocks comp CD 1989, and as bonus: rehearsal and live tracks 1989, 16 tracks in total. Extensive liner notes from Pim Blankenstein. Remastered by Achilleas (Possessed Grave Digger, Varathron)
· Technical THRASH metal from Holland!
· Formed in 1987 by ex Thanatos member Andre.
· Demo 1 Dramatic Surge 1988, Demo 2: Oppression 1989, Metal in Rocks comp CD 1989
· Bonus: rehearsal and live tracks 1989, 16 tracks in total
· Extensive liner notes from Pim Blankenstein
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Finnish
extreme metal sensation MORMÂNT DE SNAGOV is proud to
unleash their latest sonic beast: the single and lyric video, "UPON
THEIR FEEBLE EXISTENCE". This captivating track is a glimpse into
the band's forthcoming album, "INVOCATION THROUGH
REVOCATION," scheduled to drop on November 17th, 2023, via
Wormholedeath .
Founded in the dark heart of Turku and Naantali, Finland, Mormânt De Snagov has been carving a relentless path through the metal landscape, and "Invocation Through Revocation" marks their fifth studio offering.
"Upon Their Feeble Existence" ventures into uncharted territory for the band, weaving elements of gothic metal into their signature style. The track's magnetic allure is accentuated by scorching solo guitar passages, a hallmark of Mormânt De Snagov's post-fourth album evolution. Be prepared for a mind-bending surprise in the song's midst—an auditory attack fueled by furious and relentless blast beats, unorthodox chord progressions, and a vocal scream of unprecedented duration. No studio wizardry here; just raw, unbridled passion.
The lyrics of this track delve deep into themes of mortality and the finite nature of human existence. Penned during a period of profound personal loss for one of the band members, the verses reverberate with the haunting echoes of death, while the chorus delves into the realms of nihilism and enlightened darkness.
www.facebook.com/mormantdesnagov
FAIDRA .- “MILITANT : PENITENT : TRIUMPHANT”
Label: Northern Silence
Productions
Release Date: 3rd November 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Faidra – all music & lyrics, recording, mix & mastering
Tracklist:
The Leavening Rot 07:31
Punishment Nailed Deep 08:42
Parousia Delayed 07:15
Halo of Ashes 08:08
Mother Acherontia 08:05
Jaws of Neptune 06:47
Swedish solo project Faidra emerged in the late summer of 2019, with a sound deeply rooted in the Atmospheric/Orthodox Black Metal genre, drawing significant inspiration from the early 90s Scandinavian Black Metal scene, especially Burzum. The inception of Faidra was somewhat accidental, stemming from explorative sessions in Dark Folk music. The man behind Faidra, having played in various bands and primarily in the Folk Music genre since the late '90s, found a new musical direction which evolved into the entity known as Faidra.
With modest aspirations, the initial goal was simply to share the music on platforms like Spotify. Reaching out to a few labels led to a partnership with Northern Silence Productions, resulting in a multi-album deal and the release of the debut album, “Six Voices Inside.” The debut found its audience and established a foundation for Faidra’s distinct sound and song structures.
Building on this foundation, Faidra presents the sophomore release, “Militant: Penitent: Triumphant”, scheduled for release on the 3rd of November 2023 in various formats including Digital, CD, LP, and Cassette. The creation of this album was a sporadic endeavor, spread out over almost three years, reflecting the artist's limited availability. The album retains the familiar sound structures, ambient synth, and slow tempos that characterized the first album, while also integrating some new elements and influences.
Building on this foundation, Faidra presents the sophomore release, “Militant: Penitent: Triumphant”, scheduled for release on the 3rd of November 2023 in various formats including Digital, CD, LP, and Cassette. The creation of this album was a sporadic endeavor, spread out over almost three years, reflecting the artist's limited availability. The album retains the familiar sound structures, ambient synth, and slow tempos that characterized the first album, while also integrating some new elements and influences.
“Militant: Penitent: Triumphant” explores a specific theme, a contemplation on sin, penitence, and redemption, mirroring the title of the album and representing the three states of the Catholic church. This thematic focus is a departure from the debut album, which addressed a variety of subjects. The album manifests Faidra’s continued exploration of the Black Metal genre, contributing a unique voice to the conversation, and offering listeners a thoughtful examination of thematic concepts through the medium of music.
https://www.facebook.com/faidrablackmetal
We announce our return with our sophomore full-length album "Blod & Jern" (eng: Blood & Iron), which chronicles the Second Schleswig War of 1864 between Denmark and Prussia, a war which forged the identities and outlooks of these two european nations by blood and iron.
Blod & Jern is 5 tracks of defeat, anger, sacrifice and mourning from this tragic yet fateful war, which forever changed the lives of those who partook.
The cover art, painted py the German painter Wilhelm Camphausen (1818-1885), depicts the landings and battle of Als
"Blod & Jern" is to be released by Vendetta Records on November 3rd 2023 on LP, CD, Cassette and digital platforms.
Tracklist
:
1: Thyra's værn
2: Ærens mark
3: Jylland i brand
4: Gjennem ild og røg
5: Et lidet, fattigt land
- All songwriting by Garðarsson & Skóggangr.
- All instruments and album layout by Garðarsson.
- Vocals, Lyrics and additional Guitar by Skóggangr.
- Mixed and Mastered by Saxtorph at Wolf Den Studio
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The ensemble is diligently working towards recording vocals in December, promising a blend of ferocity and finesse in the upcoming release. Fans are encouraged to keep an ear to the ground for more news by following Enemy Awake across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, Spotify, and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/Enemyawakesweden
Brisbane's enigmatic one-man band ZKARV has marked this Halloween with the release of 'TREEBOUND', a new album that delves deep into the shadows of atmospheric black metal and darkwave. Zkarv, known for a sound that transcends boundaries, brings a rich tapestry of black metal, ambience, noise, and synth, a signature since its inception in 2020.
'Treebound' is a step further into the abyss, showcasing Zkarv's most mature and expansive work to date. The album, available for free at Zkarv's Bandcamp, is described as a conceptual journey through cursed woods and the essence of death itself, featuring monotonous, atmospheric songs that tell a haunting narrative within a more extended runtime.
The release is significant as it is the inaugural launch from 'Dead Witch Records', with CDs soon to be distributed through Bandcamp and select record stores in Brisbane.
https://deadwitchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/treebound
https://linktr.ee/ZKARV
Guten Tag, busy times over here. Have been on the road with REPULSIVE FEAST and right after returning home, CRYPTIC BROOD embarked on the "Decade Of Obnoxious Curses" European tour. Next are four more shows with REPULSIVE FEAST this month. But before that, it's time to put out re-releases of the brood's sophomore full-length on all formats!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "OUTCOME OF OBNOXIOUS SCIENCE" CD / MC / LP RE-RELEASES are out now and available for ordering from https://lycanthropic.de/shop
Uh yes! Finally available again: the brood's sophomore album on vinyl. For the first time on coloured vinyl. Also the CD had been sold out and got repressed by War-Anthem Records. Another repress on tape is also available now. Get your copy from https://lycanthropic.de/shop
The brood’s second full-length album is a sonic lobotomy that vaporizes your brain in a vortex of filth. Rotten metal of death to shatter your skull with ghastly grindcore and distasteful doom metal, (de-)composed in their dungeon in Wolfsburg/Germany.
Official release date for all formats is 3rd November 2023. Here are some facts about the different versions:
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" CD
Available again, 500 copies pressed, jewle-case.
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" MC
* 100 copies on lime green shell tapes with on-body print, hand-numbered, 5 panel J-card, separate lyric sheet and a bandcamp download.
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" LP
Housed in a gatefold cover, plus insert and bandcamp download.
* 150 copies on transparent toxic sludge vinyl
* 150 copies on obnoxious green with black and yellow splatter vinyl
If you're looking for an overview of all releases, check www.crypticbrood.de/releases/
NEW MERCHANDISE FROM CRYPTIC BROOD
Full colour print of the "Caustic Fetid Vomit" artwork on longsleeve and t-shirt available now! Hit the link to see the print. Just wow!
https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
UPCOMING REPULSIVE FEAST SHOWS
PULMONARY FIBROSIS from France are celebrating 25 years of spreading their nasal naseous vomit liquid goregrind with an European tour. We are going to celebrate with them on four dates:
2023.11.08, GER/Berlin @ køpi / komaF
2023.11.09, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
2023.11.10, GER/Tübingen @ Lu15
2023.11.11, CHE/Olten @ KultA & APA
UPCOMING CONCERTS IN WOLFSBURG
07.12.2023 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: HATEHUG (GER) + GEWALTBEREIT (GER) + CLEAN TORTURE (GER)
Shitface & Lycanthropic Chants präsentieren am Donnerstag, den 7. Dezember 2023 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
HATEHUG (D-Beat / Hardcore Punk / GER, Berlin)
GEWALTBEREIT (Raw Punk / GER, Leipzig)
CLEAN TORTURE (Powerviolence / GER, Braunschweig)
Thanks for your attention! Cheers Steffen
www.lycanthropic.de
NEWS 3.11.2023
ABYSS
OF HEL – “INTO THE ABYSS!” erscheint am 30. November!
Abyss of Hel wurde ursprünglich als Ein-Mann-Projekt von ex-Thrudvangar Gitarrist Daniel Stromayer ins Leben gerufen. Im Laufe der Zeit reifte jedoch schnell die Idee dem Ganzen mehr Raum zu geben und das jetzige Quintett gewann an Form und Profil. Als Ergebnis dieses Prozesses steht nun mit "Into The Abyss" ein überraschendes und zugleich beeindruckendes Debut Album ins Haus, welches am 30. November via MDD Records erscheinen wird. Euch erwarten 10 Songs, die einerseits im amerikanischen Death Metal beheimatet sind, in denen sich zugleich aber auch Progressive, Punk- und gar Elektro Einflüsse finden lassen. Gemischt wurde das Ganze von Lars Rettkowitz, während das Mastering in den Händen von Achim Köhler/Indiscreet Audio lag. Einen ersten Blick aufs Coverartwork findet ihr anbei. Stay tuned!
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http://abyssofhel.com/
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FROM NORTH – “RAVEN BANNER”
Label: At Dawn Records
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic death metal, folk metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Håkan Johnsson - Vocals
Mattias Svensson - Guitar
Janne Lüthje - Guitar
Conny Pettersson - Drums
Mikael Kindblad – Bass
Tracklist:
Raven Banner
Into the Oblivion
Berserkers
The Queen
Harmbidder
Shield Wall
Runestones
The Plague
Järnvidja
Winterblot
"Raven Banner," From North's sophomore album, stands as a stalwart example of melodic death metal infused with the storytelling spirit of folk metal. The Swedish ensemble, comprising members with roots deeply planted in the death metal underground, showcases their collective experience and musical prowess. Each member brings a distinct flair to the band's sound: Håkan Johnsson's vocals serve as a clarion call to the past, while the guitars of Mattias Svensson and Janne Lüthje weave intricate riffs that honor the melodic tradition. Conny Pettersson's drums echo the march of ancient warriors, and Mikael Kindblad's bass provides the solid foundation upon which these sagas are told.
The album presents a narrative arc through its tracklist, starting with the eponymous "Raven Banner," a symbol of Viking lore, and culminating in "Winterblot," which conjures the depth of Scandinavian winters and ancient rites. Each track, from "Berserkers" to "Shield Wall," is a tribute to the valor and myths that have shaped a culture known for its fierce independence and profound connection to nature.
The production values, upheld by the skilled hands of David Mauritzon at Soundtornado Studio, ensure that each song delivers both the rawness of battle and the clarity of the story. With its release on November 24, 2023, through At Dawn Records, "Raven Banner" is not merely an album but a historical canvas, painting scenes of Norse mythology with every chord and chorus.
The band's commitment to authenticity and passion for their heritage is palpable, promising to resonate with fans of genre giants like Amon Amarth and Eluveitie. "Raven Banner" is not an album of hyperbole but a heartfelt homage to the tales that have survived the test of time, now retold with the fervor of modern metal.
https://atdawnrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.fromnorth.se
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UK Death Doomsters BULL ELEPHANT have released a striking visualizer video for "EXPANSION FROM PERCEIVED REALITY," the first single and opening track from forthcoming album THE LONG WAR. Dive in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzmwOKbB5IY
BULL ELEPHANT will release The Long War, the third (and final?) instalment of its crazed story about a nazi-fighting pachyderm on 17 November 2023 via Eat Lead and Die Music.
The
mission statement on the mood board at BE headquarters remains "Raiders of
the Lost Ark set to a progressive doom soundtrack where Judeo-Christian
mythology is replaced by the even more sinister universe hinted at in the
writings of H. P. Lovecraft.... with nazi assault wolves, a bionic orangutan
and Vril-powered supersoldiers."
The Long War picks up some years after the second part Created from Death left us at the beginning of a world war. It is now 1945 and the Bull Elephant creature enters the fray once again, initially to defend the exhausted populace of Berlin from an invading red horde. Wait...what?? Witness Himmler's last stand at the SS stronghold of Castle Wewelsburg, go in pursuit of Germany's darkest secrets fleeing to Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731 and face the final showdown laid out in the 13 minute closing track.
The album was heroically recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios in Buckingham, mixed anonymously by a local church mouse and mastered by Dan "The Man" Swanö at Unisound, Sweden. Cover art by Kishor Haulenbeek.
Consumption is recommended via 24-bit full dynamic range download, but for those that just have to hold something in their hands, the accompanying physical release is a 210x210mm (8.5” sq.), 36-page lyric and artwork booklet bringing together the three parts of the story in one place to give more insight into the narrative, and including a CD insert of The Long War album.
Track List:
1. Expansion From Perceived Reality
2. Blackened Chaos Horizon
3. Berlin Falling
4. Zentrum der neuen Welt view
5. Severing the Last Strands of Self view
6. The Long War view
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The newly released video is the fifth in a series of singles from the album, bringing to life the tumultuous confrontation between humanity and an overwhelming force. "ERGO BELLUM" is described by the band as a sonic journey that mirrors a military conflict, complete with a hypnotic rhythm that echoes the march of soldiers and a chorus that commands attention.
Watch at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRAukk3nkmU
"Ergo Bellum" is a gripping metal composition that vividly portrays a military conflict between humanity and a supremely powerful entity. The hypnotic rhythm, reminiscent of soldiers marching, creates an intense atmosphere. In the chorus, the commanding voice of the all-powerful being orders humanity to submit, adding a chilling dimension to the song. The track culminates in a climactic finale, capturing the tension and drama of the conflict's climax."
Don't forget to follow along the band's epic sci-fi story at https://thefarstar.apotheus.net with a free audiobook!
https://apotheus.net
https://facebook.com/Apotheus
"TROLLSTORM
OVER NIDINGJUV"
by Norwegian Black Metal Icons TROLL, will again be available for
streaming and download
Black metal enthusiasts worldwide, brace yourselves for an unparalleled storm of pure, unadulterated grimness, as Norwegian black metal pioneers TROLL proudly announce the re-release of their classic demo "Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv" on Digipus Music. This legendary demo will transport fans back to the heart of the infamous Norwegian black metal scene of the mid '90s.
"Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv" is a monumental work of art that has left an indelible mark on the Black Metal genre. Hailing from Norway, the epicenter of black metal, TROLL's debut, originally released in [1995], has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the genre, and this reissue is set to reignite the infernal flames of its legacy.
The demo will be available on all streaming platforms, and for download on https://digipus.bandcamp.com/
Leeds (UK) - Death Metal quintet COGNIZANCE will release concept album, PHANTAZEIN, on January 26 via Willowtip Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
A music video for the album's first single, "THE TOWERING MONUMENT," has been premiered by Invisible Oranges! Check it out below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/cognizance-the-towering-monument/
"The Towering Monument" will be available November 3 on alldigital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Phantazein marks the band's first release for Willowtip, following two albums for Prosthetic Records, 2019's Malignant Dominion and 2021's Upheaval.
Phantazein is a concept album that transcends the band's previous boundaries and delves into the intricate interplay between art, obsession, and the profound influence of one's environment. Following their acclaimed 2021 sophomore release Upheaval, the enigmatic creators behind Phantazein return with their highly-anticipated third full-length album, which serves to further solidify their mark as a musical force in the underground metal scene.
Phantazein weaves a captivating sonic tapestry, providing a delicate balance between haunting melodies, chest-pounding grooves, and relentless sonic assault. It will take listeners on an unforgettable journey in a world that is simultaneously as far and as close to our own.
“This record is undoubtedly our most creative and individual record yet. The evolution of COGNIZANCE has always been driven by our intrinsic vision and less of what our fans expect the band to deliver based on our previous work.”- Founding guitarist Alex Baillie.
Track
Listing:
1 Ceremonial Vigour
2 A Brain Dead Memoir
3 Chiselled in Stone
4 Introspection
5 Futureless Horizon
6 The Towering Monument
7 Alferov
8 Shock Heuristics
9 Broadcast of the Gods
10 In Verses Unspoken
11 Shadowgraph
Credits:
Mix and Master by Ronnie Björnström (AEON, BLOOD RED THRONE)
Artwork by Dan P Carter (BEHEMOTH, EMPIRE STATE BASTARD)
Produced by Alex Baillie and Apostolis Karydis
Line-up:
Henry Pryce - Vocals
Alex Baillie - Guitar/vocals
Apostolis Karydis - Guitar
Chris Binns - Bass
David Diepold – Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/cognizanceband
This release, channeled through the band's official Bandcamp, resonates with the dark artistry of DG Artworks, marking a significant milestone in The Arsenicum Potestas's discography.
In the words of the enigmatic solo artist D., "With this new ep I invite fans to take a walk through the cemetery and pay respect and tribute to those who are no longer with us, the grim reaper is the only presence that always stalks us all.
For devotees of the genre, this EP echoes the influential spirits of Entombed, Dismember, and Necrophobic, weaving a soundscape that is both a nod to the forefathers and a stride into the abyss of metal's future.
https://thearsenicumpotestas.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/thearsenicumpotestas/
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: October 31st 2023
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | Carcass | At The Gates | The Absence
“In my dream I see before me a forest of crucifixes which gradually turn into trees. At first there appears to be dew or rain dripping from the branches, but as I approach I realise it is blood.”
- John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murderer
I gaze down into the barrel and see your dead eyes staring back. Already your skin is beginning to dissolve, the blood and acid forming a halo around your submerged form. Your empty eyes are like windows back into my dream of crucifixes. I see him again, reaching up to me through the liquid as the acid eats into the fat of your sad, dead face. Your skull is emerging like a figure from the mist as the fleshy trappings of life slough away from your bone white death mask. I see him again, holding out his chalice of blood to me and I hear his voice, commanding, insistent…the same single word that I hear him say every night in my troubled sleep…’Drink’.
Crucifix Dreams is the new release from Tom Reynolds' Foul Body Autopsy and after the brave, brilliant but emotionally draining three part Shadows Without Light project, it sees Foul Body Autopsy back in more visceral and gore spattered territory! The title track of the new EP is a song inspired by the horrific acts of serial killer John George Haigh, known as the Acid Bath Murderer. The song is in turns chilling, atmospheric, explosive and utterly devastating – one of the fiercest and most accomplished explorations of melodic death metal ever to crawl from the Foul Body Autopsy grave. ‘Crucifix Dreams’ was written more than five years ago and has haunted Tom ever since, stubbornly refusing to fit on any of his releases it has demanded a stage all of its own. To finally bring the song to garish, grisly life Tom has recruited an absolutely stellar cast of musicians, a dream team of metallic talent: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) on drums and Steve Di Giorgio (Testament) on bass, with guitar solos being provided by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) and Bobby Koelble (Death) and an eerie spoken word intro from Simon Shaw (Temple of Lies). And ‘Crucifix Dream’ is every bit as good as that line-up suggests.
Emphasising his decision to unleash the more feral and ferocious side of Foul Body Autopsy’s fractured personality once again, Tom has backed ‘Crucifix Dreams’ with three blistering live tracks, recorded when he headlined the Leicester Metal 2 The Masses show in April of this year. The tracks, ‘Synthetic Existence’, ‘Born Into A Manmade Hell’ and ‘Left To Rot’ hark back to Foul Body Autopsy’s self titled 2013 album and the 2014 EP So Close To Complete Dehumanization and are delivered with punishing precision to a rabid crowd. If anyone still harbours doubts about Tom Reynolds’ ability to deliver a truly intense live experience then these tracks will utterly annihilate those concerns.
Mastered by Katie Tavini (Hundred Reasons, Ash, Bloc Party etc), every note on Crucifix Dreams hits home hard and leaves a lasting impression. Add to that some classic horror artwork, an interpretation of John George Haigh’s twisted dreams, from the brilliant Dan Goldsworthy (Aborted, Corpsegrinder, Inhuman Condition etc) and it possesses some formidable visual impact as well. Out this Halloween, October 31st, Crucifix Dreams sees Foul Body Autopsy reborn in blood!
“I have destroyed her with acid…every trace is gone.”- John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murderer
Line-up on ‘Crucifix Dreams’:
Tom Reynolds – Guitar/Vocals
Dirk Verbeuren – Drums
Steve Di Giorgio – Bass
Andy LaRocque – Lead Guitar
Bobby Koelble – Lead Guitar
Simon Shaw – Spoken Word
Line-up on additional live tracks:
Tom Reynolds – All vocals and music
https://www.facebook.com/FoulBodyAutopsyofficial/
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Grindcore, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Hardcore
Country: United States
Line-up:
June Belford: Bass
Wesley Richards: Guitar/Vocals
Nate Williams: Drums
Tracklist:
As One
Monopoly of Violence
While I'm Sleeping
Parade of Storms
Invent the Future
Shoplift!
Tomorrow's Not Here
Let's Prefigure It Out
Different Liver, Same Eagle
It Feeds
They Have Names
Nothing Stops
Not Alone
Without Adjectives
Los Angeles-based trio Kill the Con Man erupts onto the scene with their third full-length album, "Militant Minority." This self-released digital storm of an album combines the raw intensity of grindcore with the depth of death metal and the ferocity of hardcore. "Militant Minority" showcases the band's dynamic prowess and unrelenting energy. Recorded and mixed at Riot Ready Records in Inglewood, California, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon, the album captures the band's aggressive essence. For enthusiasts of the extreme, who find solace in the likes of Magrudergrind and Insect Warfare, Kill the Con Man delivers a compelling soundtrack for the disenchanted, the rebels, and the defiant. Los Angeles-based trio Kill the Con Man erupts onto the scene with their third full-length album, "Militant Minority." This self-released digital storm of an album combines the raw intensity of grindcore with the depth of death metal and the ferocity of hardcore. "Militant Minority" showcases the band's dynamic prowess and unrelenting energy. Recorded and mixed at Riot Ready Records in Inglewood, California, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon, the album captures the band's aggressive essence. For enthusiasts of the extreme, who find solace in the likes of Magrudergrind and Insect Warfare, Kill the Con Man delivers a compelling soundtrack for the disenchanted, the rebels, and the defiant.
https://killtheconman.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/killtheconmanband
DEEMTEE – “STRANGE AEONS & DELIRIUMS”
Label : Darkness Within (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 07/12/2023
Genre: Alchemical Avantgarde Black Metal from Spain
Nightmarer (Garth Arum, As Light Dies, Autumnal...) takes us into H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying universe in his latest creation for Deemtee, his most unusual, complex and chimeric project, visionarily entitled Strange Aeons & Deliriums...
Speaking of NHT is talking about avantgarde black metal in all its breadth, perhaps it's with Deemtee when he allows his most personal self to flow freely, the extravagant, the paradoxical, the revolutionary... if his debut album with this project, Flawed Synchronization with Reality, already shifted paradigms, his new recording is a sensory challenge, a brutal display of delirious ideas, eccentric vocal acrobatics and improbable genre blends that defy all logic... this is avantgarde black metal in its purest form, the kind that transmutes note by note...
Strange Aeons & Deliriums is presented in a luxurious oversized 4-panel digifile, which also includes an exquisite 6-page foldable booklet delving into the concept behind the music, the last desperate doomed alliance of humanity against Lovecraftian horrors... the entire package is handmade crafted using exclusive gloss lamination on top-quality heavy-weight cardboard, including a free digital download card.
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Massachusetts' VOIDKEEPER Transcendent Single, "BLEED INTO ETERNITY," Redefines Metal Narratives!
"Bleed Into Eternity" intricately weaves a narrative depicting the ancient gods and their sacrificial legacy. Delving into the essence of sacrifice for a greater purpose, the song immerses listeners in a chilling realm resonating with banshee-like screams, thunderous bass lines, and relentless blast beats. As the track progresses, it intensifies, symbolizing the pivotal moment of sacrifice. The bridge leads into a progressive yet foreboding exploration of the emotional journey entailed in offering oneself to the divine.
The song culminates in a fading conclusion, a breakdown capturing the perpetual decay of the sacrificial subject, seamlessly paving the way for the next track on the album. Drawing from the roots of Blackened death metal with nuances of classic metal and doom, "Bleed Into Eternity" transcends genres, conjuring a wall of sound that seems born from the eerie depths of New England's forests.
Embodying this musical saga are rich, evocative guitar tones intertwined with heavy, distorted bass lines and dissonant vocals, collectively creating an ominous atmosphere steeped in doom. Complementing these elements are the traditional heavy metal drum patterns, acting as the unifying force that propels the track into its own chaotic dimension.
Biography
From the depths of New England's heart, VOIDKEEPER emerges as a formidable force within the realm of Blackened Doom Metal. Hailing from Massachusetts, this metallic entity is primed to unleash a tempest that sculpts faces, wreaks havoc, and ignites a furious storm amidst the void we navigate as life.
Rooted in the rich tapestry of traditional heavy metal and doom metal, VOIDKEEPER interlaces these foundations with the distinct gravitas of black metal vocals and the ferocious riffage reminiscent of death metal. A symphony of brutality melds the classic essences of death, black, and doom metal, fusing together into an explosive amalgamation.
Their sonic arsenal encompasses captivating grooves that seize the listener, entwined with blackened melodies that cast an entrancing spell. Amidst this maelstrom, punishing death riffs serve as the arsenal's edge, cutting through the very fabric of sound. On June 15th, 2022, they unfurled their inaugural EP titled "Eternal Decay," gifting the world a glimpse into their cataclysmic artistry.
VOIDKEEPER is:
Alexander Gunn - Guitarist
Mark Cerundolo - Drums
Bowen Staines - Bassist
Garreth Colm Byrne - Vocalist
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For fans of : Blood Duster, Carcass, Gwar, Necrophagia, and Pungent Stench.
CTTD was spawned in the darkest depths of the great state of New Jersey in 2015, and they have been spreading their unique style of Death Metal ever since. Reanimating the band's complete and full catalog, Discography Of Debauchery contains every audible atrocity that has previously been unleashed by the band: the Born To Rot album, split EP with Dutchguts, A Gruesome Encounter album as well as previously unreleased live tracks.
Morally they are repugnant and lascivious, with a penchant for all decadence and vices... thematically they are an orgy of classic video violence and depravity. A lyrical celebration of the gore-soaked VHS tapes of the 70s and 80s, plus a splattering of wrestling, serial killers, and fiction. Sonically, CTTD have a lust for bending genres and shattering expectations of what Death Metal can be, they have a complete devotion to the old school, while constantly looking forward to what they can bring to the scene, by contorting the conventions of Extreme Metal until they shatter, creating their own particular brand of Death Metal Horror. This is music so extreme it could only come from the same state where Jason Voorhees, The Toxic Avenger, and Tony Soprano spilled oceans of blood.
Discography
Of Debauchery is a dark journey into the unspeakable sounds of terror...
once you hit play, there is no escape!
Listen to the single "The Man Who Knocks" at&nbs
V/HAZE MIASMA "AGENDA:ENDURE" erscheint am
08.12.23 über Supreme Chaos Records . Melancholisch, wehmütig, ästhetisch -
V/HAZE MIASMA! Im Spätjahr 2018 bahnte sich die erste Inspiration für das
musikalisch-visuelle Projekt ihren Weg.
Und es entwickelt sich seitdem scheinbar ziellos, aber unaufhaltsam, inspiriert durch Emotion, Natur und die unvergleichliche Atmosphäre von Herbst und Winter. Musikalische und visuelle Gegensätze sind Seele und DNA von V/HAZE MIASMA. Laut vs. leise, Schönheit vs. Schauder, schwarz vs. weiß. Musikalische Einflüsse bezieht V/HAZE MIASMA, wenn man so will, von Bands wie Ghost Brigade, Swallow the Sun, Enslaved, Sólstafir, Ihsahn, aber auch Cult of Luna oder Neurosis.
V/HAZE MIASMA ist nicht wirklich eine Band, ebenso wenig ein Soloprojekt. Vielmehr eine Symbiose aus emotionaler Bewältigung, gemeinsamer musikalischer Vision und Naturverbundenheit. Die Leidenschaft, die alle Beteiligten in das Projekt investieren, geht nun auf diejenigen über, die sich nach ernsthafter, intensiver und emotionaler Musik sehnen.
Das Album "agenda:endure" wird am 8. Dezember 2023 weltweit via Supreme Chaos Records veröffentlicht.
Hier könnt Ihr das Album (vor)bestellen: https://supremechaos.de/artists/v-haze-miasma/
ON
THE ADVANCEMENT OF DECAY is an experimental journey through a myriad of
production styles and genres with a focus on Decay. As the release progresses
there is a regression of clarity, melody, and even rhyming meter
as SUBLATION navigates from one theme to the next. The painter Jay
Defeo once said "Only by chancing the ridiculous, can I hope for the
sublime" and with this release SUBLATION chances the ridiculous,
grasping towards an ideal of a metal release that has narrative, compositional,
and sonic cohesion.
Watch the official music video for EP's opening track, "CONGENITAL PUTRESCENCE" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRdUL3fjBm4
Tracklist:
1) Congenital Putrescence
2) Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It
3) Eclipse Awe
4) Idiopathic
5) Born Out of a Whim
6) This Little Death
7) We Were Never Meant To Live This Long
Bio:
SUBLATION is a death metal band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2008, under the name Fisthammer by frontman Max Svalgard, and drummer Danny Piselli. They recorded their first demo with brothers Mike and Doug Sabolick of A Life Once Lost and under their tutelage, they forged a unique style of technical blackened death metal.
In 2012, Fisthammer released their debut album Devour All You See, through HPGD Productions. The response to the album was strongly positive, and led one reviewer to describe them as “set to be this generation's Decapitated”. Fisthammer went on to do 150 + shows in support of that album, all self-funded without the help of any label or outside management. In 2014, they released their follow-up album Infallible, which was once again recorded with renowned engineer Carson Slovak at Atrium audio. The follow-up album saw Fisthammer take even more influence from their black metal roots, while still having the technical and trash elements of their previous work. After the release of Infallible, Fisthammer once again did several national tours, including opening up for the legendary MASTER.
In 2020, SUBLATION returned from its 5-year hiatus with a new name and a newly-shared vision for the band. Never being a band to follow trends, SUBLATION aims to release a brand of death metal that rejects the lyrical confines of death metal while musically and sonically embracing the raw and visceral facets of their roots.
SUBLATION is:
Max Svalgard - guitar, bass, vocals
Danny Piselli – drums
https://www.facebook.com/Sublationband
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: October 1, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans Of: Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, Amputated, Decrepit Birth
Country: Ireland
"Repulsive Exhibition" is Crimson Butchery's latest album, a tour-de-force in the death metal genre with eight tracks showcasing sheer brutality. The album is a significant step in the band's evolution, elevating their sound to new levels. Featuring the extraordinary talents of session drummer Kevin Talley, known for his work with Dying Fetus, Misery Index, and Chimaira, this album offers an unyielding onslaught of bone-crushing riffs, powerful percussion, and deep guttural vocals. It's a testament to Crimson Butchery's legacy in extreme metal and sets a new benchmark for the genre.
Line-up:
Vocals: Shane (Red) Corcoran
Guitars + Bass: John Roche
Session Drums: Kevin Talley
Tracklist:
Super Illuis Specula
Repulsive Exhibition
Mors Ontologica
Necropolis Abortum
Urban Cleansing
Regurgitated Genitals
Wrath
Sermon Of Suffering
Recording Info:
Mixed and Mastered by Floor van Kuijk, GLDCHN Studios
https://crimsonbutchery.bandcamp.com/album/repulsive-exhibition
https://www.facebook.com/crimsonbutchery
The
band has posted a video for the song "RED FEASTS CONDENSED INTO
ONE." Watch it now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9rsN2Z3zx8
Dark Descent Records will release Sparagmos on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 9, 2024.
Tracklisting:
1. Be Cadaver
2. Red Feasts Condensed Into One
3. Sinew Censer
4. Death's Knell Rings in Eternity
SPECTRAL VOICE's Sparagmos unfolds as a momentous second full-length offering under the banner of Dark Descent Records, marking the culmination of a period devoted to katabatic immersion into the material. The title itself, alluding to the Dionysian rite of being torn limb from limb, sets the stage for a profound exploration of life, death, and the untamed essence within.
"The content of the album oscillates between lamentation and exaltation. An immersive, morbid atmosphere of funereality longs for the liberation of death and mourns the agony of life. Coupled with moments of frenetic madness, grandeur, terror, and ecstasy, the point we are trying to get to is the moment in which - through sacrifice - atavistic wildness is unleashed, and the ultimate exaltation of life through death is realized," reflects drummer/vocalist E. Wendler.
Influences drawn from the esoteric realms of death, black, doom metal, dark ambient, and arcane literature converge to shape SPECTRAL VOICE's most realized manifestation. Featuring the sonic prowess of M. Kolontyrsky (guitar), P. Riedl (guitar), and J. Barrett (bass) – also of Blood Incantation fame - alongside the drummer/vocalist E. Wendler, SPECTRAL VOICE weaves a sonic tapestry with a level of excellence that surpasses even their own formidable standards.
Sparagmos unquestionably stands as a definitive death metal highlight of 2024.
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk at Redwood Studio, with artwork by Manifester.
SPECTRAL VOICE is:
M. Kolontyrsky - Guitar
P. Riedl - Guitar
J. Barrett - Bass
E. Wendler - Drums/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Necroticdoom
MALEVOLENT is a
cinematic/symphonic Metal band hailing from Belgium/Spain. For fans of epic
movie-like orchestration, astonishing female vocals, and deep death grunts. The
band presents its first self-titled EP in alliance with Necktwister
on 21/12/2023.
FFO: Epica, Battle Beast, Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, Nightwish
Malevolent is a symphonic metal project from Nikolaas Van Riet, a composer, guitarist and producer.
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and blind guardian. The crazy talented Spanish singer Celica Soldream is the lead vocalist in this band. The EP will also feature guest vocals from Mark Jansen, composer, guitar player and singer in Epica.
Other musicians involved in the making of the debut album ‘Malevolent’ are:
Drummer Koen Herfst
Lead Guitarist Jan Verschueren
Pre-Order MALEVOLENT https://www.necktwister.com/
Tracklisting:
Gaze
Ways
Light
Creations
The Awakening (cd bonus track)
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https://www.facebook.com/Malevolent.bandofficial
Nachtfalter's second single "Was willst du nur?" offers a preview of their upcoming album "Abschied" with a unique blend of Dark and Gothic Rock.
NACHTFALTER - "WAS WILLST DU NUR?"
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Dark Rock, Gothic Rock
For Fans Of: Joachim Witt, Lacrimosa, Rammstein
This is the second single and video from Nachtfalter's upcoming album "Abschied", set to release on March 1, 2024. The single "Was willst du nur?" showcases the band's distinctive Dark Rock and Gothic Rock style, offering both a Rock and an Electro version. It serves as a captivating preview to the album, promising to deliver a sound that resonates with fans of Joachim Witt, Lacrimosa, and Rammstein.
Line-up:
Tobias Serfling - Vocals
Marko Kraegen - Bass
Thomas Wagner - Guitar
Mario Maibier - Drums
http://www.nachtfalter-band.de/
https://nachtfalter.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nachtfalterband/
Finnish blackened death metal band PROGENY OF SUN released their anticipated debut album 'THRONE OF DESOLATION' via Inverse Records. To celebrate the album release, the band also released a new music video Dweller which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Bv7gsKE8fV4
Guitarist Joni talks about the song Dweller:
"This song originates from the early days of the band, composed nearly 4 years ago. The song has been abandoned on multiple occasions, dug up again, attempted to be refined, abandoned once more, but ultimately resurrected for the album in its original form. Upon hearing the result, we were surprised by the unique atmosphere the song brings, which is one of the darkest on the album. Dweller is a somewhat strange and raw song, but at the same time, it is also melancholic and beautiful."
The band talks about the process of making the album:
"Do you guys always intend to make only EPs and singles?" asked a devoted fan from the handsome drummer. This question deeply irritated Juha, and the first seeds for the album were sown.
The idea of the album had been brewing in drummer Juha's mind since ancient times. At the age of seven, he faced a tough life choice: should he get a cap gun or drums?
Years later, Juha chose the right path and began practicing drumming without a backing track. The time was ripe for recording the album! Despite the pressure, the recordings went well, but tension and frustration erupted in a gentle confrontation with the composer-guitarist. "Come play your drums yourself!" shouted Juha to Joni from behind his drum kit.
This time, Joni knew he was significantly involved in the album, as his compositions made up 52 % of the record. The only problem was that Joni couldn't remember how any of the songs went. For his fine work, Joni was rewarded 4/5 rating from his outstanding work and a parrot badge. You get those badges in Finland for good deeds, like brownie points.
Then it was the maestro's turn to practice magic in the shadows. Jaakko played his parts to the tape with perfect confidence and without mistakes. As a result, Jaakko also received 4/5 rating and a parrot badge for his performance. Fortunately, both guitarists had tuned their instruments at home before the recordings, so they got through the sessions without any problems.
Next up were the bass recordings:
"One day is probably enough. It's half an hour, and then I'll drive home," said the bass virtuoso Tuomo confidently. The recordings, stretching into the wee hours of the night, humbled Tuomo, and he admitted, "None of these basses went normally."
Finally, the most anticipated moment arrived. King Niko descended into the basement to sing. Even the regional aerobics competition roaring upstairs didn't prevent Niko from performing his vocal parts with honor. After hard work, Niko was rewarded with a Tupla salary. In Finland we have this candy bar called Tupla which means double, so basically Niko got double salary. However, all vocal parts were eventually redone, but the experience was the most important.
The long process was finally completed, with a total of 12 songs in the can. The album was mixed and mastered by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios."
Listen Throne of Desolation album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pof-throne
Watch Damsel music video: https://youtu.be/B1-Gg3Nb7X0
Watch False Radiance lyric video: https://youtu.be/jChe-Br_h80
Watch Courier video: https://youtu.be/5snD3Pb-pm4
Track list:
1. Forged by the Devil
2. Damsel
3. Heartless Dome
4. Caldera
5. False Radiance
6. Dweller
7. Coward
8. Invasion
9. Courier
10. Restoration
11. Human Disposal Site
12. War of the Ages
Album cover by Niko Aromaa
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
ALL THIS FILTH .- „TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER? “
Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with Australian Groove Metal All This Filth, who have just signed a worldwide deal with the label!
All This Filth, the dynamic and trailblazing metallers renowned for their industrial-tinged groove metal sound and impassioned lyrics, have ignited excitement with the revelation of their collaboration with the US record label Brutal Records for their highly anticipated new album, titled "Tomorrow Will Be Better?"
Tomorrow
Will Be Better
1. It's Never Going To Be Ok
2. Dark Hearts, Dead Minds
3. Still Bleeds My Heart
4. Disconnect
5. No More Rain
6. Breathing Concrete
7. Exploitation
8. Waste My Life
9. Collapsing
10. Skyline
11. Tomorrow Will Be Better?
In conjunction with this thrilling revelation, the band has unleashed a captivating new single, offering fans atantalizing preview of the sonic journey that lies ahead.
The album "Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is scheduled for a global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records. It stands as a testament to the band's evolution and experimentation, pushing boundaries to new heights.
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Their distinctive fusion of genres and influences, coupled with emotionally charged lyrics, assures an auditory experience that is both profound and thought-provoking.
In alignment with this announcement, All This Filth has introduced their latest single, "Breathing Concrete."
Next official music single "Breathing Concrete" which will be released on all digital platforms Friday December 1st along with a music video shot by DarKSpiritPhotography.
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This release provides a glimpse into the comprehensive offering awaiting fans. The single not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also underscores their commitment to delivering electrifying and soulful music that resonates across diverse audiences.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" was meticulously crafted from May 2021 to October 2022 at Sumo Studios in Perth, Western Australia. The album's production was overseen by Tristan Sturmer, with Daniel Thabet handling the mixing at Liquid Studios in Dorset, Vermont, USA. Grammy award-winning engineer Alan Douches (known for his work with Cannibal Corpse, Devildriver, Prong) took charge of the mastering at West Side Music in New Windsor, New York, USA.
The album's artwork and layout were expertly crafted by Kat Atkinson at Beautiful Chaos Art and Design.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is set for its global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records, and will be accessible on all digital streaming platforms, digital download, and on CD.
https://brutalrecords.com/
https://allthisfilth.com
https://www.facebook.com/allthisfilth
ULVHEDNER – “FJOSMETALL”
Label: Hellstain
Productions
Release Date: December 15, 2023
Format: Vinyl, CD, Digital
Genre: Norwegian Black Metal
Country: Norway
Ulvhedner's upcoming album, "Fjosmetall," will be released in celebration of their 30th anniversary, delves deep into their unique Norwegian black metal style. It pays homage to the historical mountain farmers and workers who shaped Norway. With a lineup featuring Bjørnar on lead vocals and Svein Terje as conductor, this record offers a fresh perspective on their sound. The album combines elements of traditional black metal with a folk influence, creating a captivating soundscape.
Tracklist:
Ljåsmeden
Heimat
Arbeid i skogen
Traust
Øve nuten
Gravhaugen
Ned i Nordvest
Vedaskuten (CD bonus track)
https://epk.ulvhedner.no/
Und es entwickelt sich seitdem scheinbar ziellos, aber unaufhaltsam, inspiriert durch Emotion, Natur und die unvergleichliche Atmosphäre von Herbst und Winter. Musikalische und visuelle Gegensätze sind Seele und DNA von V/HAZE MIASMA. Laut vs. leise, Schönheit vs. Schauder, schwarz vs. weiß. Musikalische Einflüsse bezieht V/HAZE MIASMA, wenn man so will, von Bands wie Ghost Brigade, Swallow the Sun, Enslaved, Sólstafir, Ihsahn, aber auch Cult of Luna oder Neurosis.
V/HAZE MIASMA ist nicht wirklich eine Band, ebenso wenig ein Soloprojekt. Vielmehr eine Symbiose aus emotionaler Bewältigung, gemeinsamer musikalischer Vision und Naturverbundenheit. Die Leidenschaft, die alle Beteiligten in das Projekt investieren, geht nun auf diejenigen über, die sich nach ernsthafter, intensiver und emotionaler Musik sehnen.
Das Album "agenda:endure" wird am 8. Dezember 2023 weltweit via Supreme Chaos Records veröffentlicht.
Hier könnt Ihr das Album (vor)bestellen: https://supremechaos.de/artists/v-haze-miasma/
ON
THE ADVANCEMENT OF DECAY is an experimental journey through a myriad of
production styles and genres with a focus on Decay. As the release progresses
there is a regression of clarity, melody, and even rhyming meter
as SUBLATION navigates from one theme to the next. The painter Jay
Defeo once said "Only by chancing the ridiculous, can I hope for the
sublime" and with this release SUBLATION chances the ridiculous,
grasping towards an ideal of a metal release that has narrative, compositional,
and sonic cohesion.Watch the official music video for EP's opening track, "CONGENITAL PUTRESCENCE" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRdUL3fjBm4
Tracklist:
1) Congenital Putrescence
2) Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It
3) Eclipse Awe
4) Idiopathic
5) Born Out of a Whim
6) This Little Death
7) We Were Never Meant To Live This Long
Bio:
SUBLATION is a death metal band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2008, under the name Fisthammer by frontman Max Svalgard, and drummer Danny Piselli. They recorded their first demo with brothers Mike and Doug Sabolick of A Life Once Lost and under their tutelage, they forged a unique style of technical blackened death metal.
In 2012, Fisthammer released their debut album Devour All You See, through HPGD Productions. The response to the album was strongly positive, and led one reviewer to describe them as “set to be this generation's Decapitated”. Fisthammer went on to do 150 + shows in support of that album, all self-funded without the help of any label or outside management. In 2014, they released their follow-up album Infallible, which was once again recorded with renowned engineer Carson Slovak at Atrium audio. The follow-up album saw Fisthammer take even more influence from their black metal roots, while still having the technical and trash elements of their previous work. After the release of Infallible, Fisthammer once again did several national tours, including opening up for the legendary MASTER.
In 2020, SUBLATION returned from its 5-year hiatus with a new name and a newly-shared vision for the band. Never being a band to follow trends, SUBLATION aims to release a brand of death metal that rejects the lyrical confines of death metal while musically and sonically embracing the raw and visceral facets of their roots.
SUBLATION is:
Max Svalgard - guitar, bass, vocals
Danny Piselli – drums
https://www.facebook.com/Sublationband
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: October 1, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans Of: Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, Amputated, Decrepit Birth
Country: Ireland
"Repulsive Exhibition" is Crimson Butchery's latest album, a tour-de-force in the death metal genre with eight tracks showcasing sheer brutality. The album is a significant step in the band's evolution, elevating their sound to new levels. Featuring the extraordinary talents of session drummer Kevin Talley, known for his work with Dying Fetus, Misery Index, and Chimaira, this album offers an unyielding onslaught of bone-crushing riffs, powerful percussion, and deep guttural vocals. It's a testament to Crimson Butchery's legacy in extreme metal and sets a new benchmark for the genre.
Line-up:
Vocals: Shane (Red) Corcoran
Guitars + Bass: John Roche
Session Drums: Kevin Talley
Tracklist:
Super Illuis Specula
Repulsive Exhibition
Mors Ontologica
Necropolis Abortum
Urban Cleansing
Regurgitated Genitals
Wrath
Sermon Of Suffering
Recording Info:
Mixed and Mastered by Floor van Kuijk, GLDCHN Studios
https://crimsonbutchery.bandcamp.com/album/repulsive-exhibition
https://www.facebook.com/crimsonbutchery
The
band has posted a video for the song "RED FEASTS CONDENSED INTO
ONE." Watch it now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9rsN2Z3zx8Dark Descent Records will release Sparagmos on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats on February 9, 2024.
Tracklisting:
1. Be Cadaver
2. Red Feasts Condensed Into One
3. Sinew Censer
4. Death's Knell Rings in Eternity
SPECTRAL VOICE's Sparagmos unfolds as a momentous second full-length offering under the banner of Dark Descent Records, marking the culmination of a period devoted to katabatic immersion into the material. The title itself, alluding to the Dionysian rite of being torn limb from limb, sets the stage for a profound exploration of life, death, and the untamed essence within.
"The content of the album oscillates between lamentation and exaltation. An immersive, morbid atmosphere of funereality longs for the liberation of death and mourns the agony of life. Coupled with moments of frenetic madness, grandeur, terror, and ecstasy, the point we are trying to get to is the moment in which - through sacrifice - atavistic wildness is unleashed, and the ultimate exaltation of life through death is realized," reflects drummer/vocalist E. Wendler.
Influences drawn from the esoteric realms of death, black, doom metal, dark ambient, and arcane literature converge to shape SPECTRAL VOICE's most realized manifestation. Featuring the sonic prowess of M. Kolontyrsky (guitar), P. Riedl (guitar), and J. Barrett (bass) – also of Blood Incantation fame - alongside the drummer/vocalist E. Wendler, SPECTRAL VOICE weaves a sonic tapestry with a level of excellence that surpasses even their own formidable standards.
Sparagmos unquestionably stands as a definitive death metal highlight of 2024.
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk at Redwood Studio, with artwork by Manifester.
SPECTRAL VOICE is:
M. Kolontyrsky - Guitar
P. Riedl - Guitar
J. Barrett - Bass
E. Wendler - Drums/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Necroticdoom
MALEVOLENT is a
cinematic/symphonic Metal band hailing from Belgium/Spain. For fans of epic
movie-like orchestration, astonishing female vocals, and deep death grunts. The
band presents its first self-titled EP in alliance with Necktwister
on 21/12/2023.FFO: Epica, Battle Beast, Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, Nightwish
Malevolent is a symphonic metal project from Nikolaas Van Riet, a composer, guitarist and producer.
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and blind guardian. The crazy talented Spanish singer Celica Soldream is the lead vocalist in this band. The EP will also feature guest vocals from Mark Jansen, composer, guitar player and singer in Epica.
Other musicians involved in the making of the debut album ‘Malevolent’ are:
Drummer Koen Herfst
Lead Guitarist Jan Verschueren
Pre-Order MALEVOLENT https://www.necktwister.com/
Tracklisting:
Gaze
Ways
Light
Creations
The Awakening (cd bonus track)
https://www.facebook.com/necktwisteragency/
https://www.facebook.com/Malevolent.bandofficial
Nachtfalter's second single "Was willst du nur?" offers a preview of their upcoming album "Abschied" with a unique blend of Dark and Gothic Rock.
NACHTFALTER - "WAS WILLST DU NUR?"
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Dark Rock, Gothic Rock
For Fans Of: Joachim Witt, Lacrimosa, Rammstein
This is the second single and video from Nachtfalter's upcoming album "Abschied", set to release on March 1, 2024. The single "Was willst du nur?" showcases the band's distinctive Dark Rock and Gothic Rock style, offering both a Rock and an Electro version. It serves as a captivating preview to the album, promising to deliver a sound that resonates with fans of Joachim Witt, Lacrimosa, and Rammstein.
Line-up:
Tobias Serfling - Vocals
Marko Kraegen - Bass
Thomas Wagner - Guitar
Mario Maibier - Drums
http://www.nachtfalter-band.de/
https://nachtfalter.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nachtfalterband/
Finnish blackened death metal band PROGENY OF SUN released their anticipated debut album 'THRONE OF DESOLATION' via Inverse Records. To celebrate the album release, the band also released a new music video Dweller which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Bv7gsKE8fV4
Guitarist Joni talks about the song Dweller:
"This song originates from the early days of the band, composed nearly 4 years ago. The song has been abandoned on multiple occasions, dug up again, attempted to be refined, abandoned once more, but ultimately resurrected for the album in its original form. Upon hearing the result, we were surprised by the unique atmosphere the song brings, which is one of the darkest on the album. Dweller is a somewhat strange and raw song, but at the same time, it is also melancholic and beautiful."
The band talks about the process of making the album:
"Do you guys always intend to make only EPs and singles?" asked a devoted fan from the handsome drummer. This question deeply irritated Juha, and the first seeds for the album were sown.
The idea of the album had been brewing in drummer Juha's mind since ancient times. At the age of seven, he faced a tough life choice: should he get a cap gun or drums?
Years later, Juha chose the right path and began practicing drumming without a backing track. The time was ripe for recording the album! Despite the pressure, the recordings went well, but tension and frustration erupted in a gentle confrontation with the composer-guitarist. "Come play your drums yourself!" shouted Juha to Joni from behind his drum kit.
This time, Joni knew he was significantly involved in the album, as his compositions made up 52 % of the record. The only problem was that Joni couldn't remember how any of the songs went. For his fine work, Joni was rewarded 4/5 rating from his outstanding work and a parrot badge. You get those badges in Finland for good deeds, like brownie points.
Then it was the maestro's turn to practice magic in the shadows. Jaakko played his parts to the tape with perfect confidence and without mistakes. As a result, Jaakko also received 4/5 rating and a parrot badge for his performance. Fortunately, both guitarists had tuned their instruments at home before the recordings, so they got through the sessions without any problems.
Next up were the bass recordings:
"One day is probably enough. It's half an hour, and then I'll drive home," said the bass virtuoso Tuomo confidently. The recordings, stretching into the wee hours of the night, humbled Tuomo, and he admitted, "None of these basses went normally."
Finally, the most anticipated moment arrived. King Niko descended into the basement to sing. Even the regional aerobics competition roaring upstairs didn't prevent Niko from performing his vocal parts with honor. After hard work, Niko was rewarded with a Tupla salary. In Finland we have this candy bar called Tupla which means double, so basically Niko got double salary. However, all vocal parts were eventually redone, but the experience was the most important.
The long process was finally completed, with a total of 12 songs in the can. The album was mixed and mastered by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios."
Listen Throne of Desolation album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pof-throne
Watch Damsel music video: https://youtu.be/B1-Gg3Nb7X0Watch False Radiance lyric video: https://youtu.be/jChe-Br_h80
Watch Courier video: https://youtu.be/5snD3Pb-pm4
Track list:
1. Forged by the Devil
2. Damsel
3. Heartless Dome
4. Caldera
5. False Radiance
6. Dweller
7. Coward
8. Invasion
9. Courier
10. Restoration
11. Human Disposal Site
12. War of the Ages
Album cover by Niko Aromaa
Line-up:
Niko Aromaa - Vocals
Jaakko Hautamäki - Guitar
Joni Kiviniemi - Guitar
Tuomo Tolkki - Bass
Juha Peura – Drums
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
ALL THIS FILTH .- „TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER? “
Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with Australian Groove Metal All This Filth, who have just signed a worldwide deal with the label!
All This Filth, the dynamic and trailblazing metallers renowned for their industrial-tinged groove metal sound and impassioned lyrics, have ignited excitement with the revelation of their collaboration with the US record label Brutal Records for their highly anticipated new album, titled "Tomorrow Will Be Better?"
Tomorrow
Will Be Better1. It's Never Going To Be Ok
2. Dark Hearts, Dead Minds
3. Still Bleeds My Heart
4. Disconnect
5. No More Rain
6. Breathing Concrete
7. Exploitation
8. Waste My Life
9. Collapsing
10. Skyline
11. Tomorrow Will Be Better?
In conjunction with this thrilling revelation, the band has unleashed a captivating new single, offering fans atantalizing preview of the sonic journey that lies ahead.
The album "Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is scheduled for a global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records. It stands as a testament to the band's evolution and experimentation, pushing boundaries to new heights.
Pre-Sale: https://orcd.co/brut89654
Their distinctive fusion of genres and influences, coupled with emotionally charged lyrics, assures an auditory experience that is both profound and thought-provoking.
In alignment with this announcement, All This Filth has introduced their latest single, "Breathing Concrete."
Next official music single "Breathing Concrete" which will be released on all digital platforms Friday December 1st along with a music video shot by DarKSpiritPhotography.
Pre-save single: https://orcd.co/brut89654s
This release provides a glimpse into the comprehensive offering awaiting fans. The single not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also underscores their commitment to delivering electrifying and soulful music that resonates across diverse audiences.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" was meticulously crafted from May 2021 to October 2022 at Sumo Studios in Perth, Western Australia. The album's production was overseen by Tristan Sturmer, with Daniel Thabet handling the mixing at Liquid Studios in Dorset, Vermont, USA. Grammy award-winning engineer Alan Douches (known for his work with Cannibal Corpse, Devildriver, Prong) took charge of the mastering at West Side Music in New Windsor, New York, USA.
The album's artwork and layout were expertly crafted by Kat Atkinson at Beautiful Chaos Art and Design.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is set for its global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records, and will be accessible on all digital streaming platforms, digital download, and on CD.
https://brutalrecords.com/
https://allthisfilth.com
https://www.facebook.com/allthisfilth
ULVHEDNER – “FJOSMETALL”
Label: Hellstain
ProductionsRelease Date: December 15, 2023
Format: Vinyl, CD, Digital
Genre: Norwegian Black Metal
Country: Norway
Ulvhedner's upcoming album, "Fjosmetall," will be released in celebration of their 30th anniversary, delves deep into their unique Norwegian black metal style. It pays homage to the historical mountain farmers and workers who shaped Norway. With a lineup featuring Bjørnar on lead vocals and Svein Terje as conductor, this record offers a fresh perspective on their sound. The album combines elements of traditional black metal with a folk influence, creating a captivating soundscape.
Tracklist:
Ljåsmeden
Heimat
Arbeid i skogen
Traust
Øve nuten
Gravhaugen
Ned i Nordvest
Vedaskuten (CD bonus track)
https://epk.ulvhedner.no/
German death metal band Abandoned Humanity releases their debut album 'Against All Odds', a blend of aggressive riffs and intricate musicianship.
ABANDONED HUMANITY – “AGAINST ALL ODDS”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: November 30, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For Fans Of: Death, Nevermore, Edge of Sanity, Gojira
Country: Germany
Inspired by the classics of the genre such as Death and Nevermore, as well as modern extreme metal outfits from Gojira to Alcest, "Against All Odds" marks Abandoned Humanity's debut full-length album. This modern death metal LP is characterized by its mature approach, featuring complex arrangements, intricate musicianship, and a relentless pursuit of heaviness. The album blends aggressive death metal riffs with atmospheric post-metal sections, offering unexpected twists and turns to keep the listeners engaged. Recorded in Moscow between 2020 and 2022, and mixed and mastered by Sergey Lazar in 2023, this album is a testament to the band's dedication to their craft. The cover art and design have been expertly crafted by Mayhem Project.
Line-up:
Artem Gorokhov - Bass, Vocals, Music, Lyrics
Denis Bondarev - Guitars, Vocals, Music
Guest musician: Lyubov Tikhonova (Tverd Legend, Perspektiva string quartet) - Violin in 'Against All Odds'
Live musician: Grigory Vitkovsky - Drums
Tracklist:
Divides
The God That Dwells In Flame
The Silent Ones
The King Of Ruin
Complicit
This Hecatomb
Unconquered
Against All Odds
Recording Info:
Recorded in Moscow, 2020-2022.
Vocals recorded at CDM Records.
Vocals for 'Complicit' recorded at YUR Studio.
Violin recorded at Artefakt Production by Artem Amatuni.
Mixed and mastered by Sergey Lazar in 2023.
Cover art and design by Mayhem Project.
http://abandonedhumanity.com
https://abandonedhumanity.bandcamp.com/
https://facebook.com/abandonedhumanity/
VINCENT CROWLEY – “ANTHOLOGY OF HORROR” CD/LP/DIGITAL
New Vincent Crowley album artwork for "Anothology of Horror", lyric video and pre-orders online now! "Anothology of Horror" is set for a Digipack CD, Gatefold LP and digital release on 23 february 2024! A dark Heavy Metal adventure telling tales of horror and the macabre created by Vincent Crowley (ex-Acheron mastermind). A must have for both old school Death Metal fans as well fans of Mercyful Fate and Candlemass!
Pre-Order: https://vincentcrowley.lnk.to/anthologyofhorror
Almost three years on from the release of VESTINDIEN's 2020 debut full-length "Null", the new single, titled "Forbi Stillheten", bridges the gap from where the band were then, to where they are today.
"Null" served to introduce fans to VESTINDIEN's unique approach to a
dark, harsh and sinister old-school metal sound, and whilst "Forbi
Stillheten" is still very much rooted in metal, this time it also
references 60s psych and 70s prog.Described by the band as "A hymn to the people who see the world as something they belong to, rather than something that belongs to them”, "Forbi Stillheten" can be streamed or downloaded from a variety of services at:https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Vestindien_ForbiStillheten
Formed in 2009 and named after the last known brothel (now a museum) in Bergen, VESTINDIEN had a reputation as an up-and-coming hardcore band with a heavy metal twist, and a solid following eager to witness VESTINDIEN's frenetic live shows. But one year after the release of their 2011 EP “We are the Lords of Hellfire”, the band inexplicably called it a day.
Several years later VESTINDIEN re-emerged with a more introverted, and less hardcore and aggressive, approach to their music. Hints of the band's hardcore roots were still discernible, but VESTINDIEN's sound had manifested itself into a dark shroud that conjured up the essence of black metal, punk and old school rock’n’roll. As a result "Null" was filled with songs that were dark, desperate and desolate, but also packed hard punches of energy and groove.
Details of the new album itself are still being kept under wraps, but we can reveal that "Verdande" was written in a basement in Bergen, as well as on a secluded island in the Barents Sea. The latter's location out in the open sea, has literally, and figuratively, given VESTINDIEN more air and space do develop their music, without sacrificing any of those claustrophobic and chaotic roots from the underground.
VESTINDIEN's lineup is comprised of Slettsnok on vocals, guitars and synth, Fader War and Henrik Paulsen on guitars, Karl Johan Johannessen on drums, Petter Beyer on synth and Pål Eirik Veseth on bass, and more information about the band can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Vestindien/
BLACKENED ROSE – “REQUIEM OF THE ROSE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Gothic Metal
For Fans Of: HIM, Type O Negative, The 69 Eyes, The Rasmus, VV, Negative, Entwine, Serenity
Country: Australia
"Requiem of the Rose" is a gothic symphonic masterpiece by Blackened Rose, drawing inspiration from iconic bands like HIM, Type O Negative, and The 69 Eyes. The song immerses listeners in melancholic keyboard and orchestral melodies, complemented by deep and sorrowful vocals, evoking the ambiance of autumn and winter.
Recording Info:
The single was recorded and produced in Sydney with Daniel Zolotic (Ignite the Sun, ex-Besomora) at his home studio.
Line-up:
Aleksei Iagunkov - Vocals
Erick Perdomo-Borelly - Guitars
Paya Jebelli - Bass
Naomi Campbell - Keyboards
Michael Litherland - Drums
Luan Medeiros - Drums (Recorded)
Elizabeth Mary Chidiac - Backing Vocals (Recorded)
https://linktr.ee/blackenedroseofficial
https://www.facebook.com/blackenedroseofficial
OFERMOD / BLACK ALTAR / ACHERONTAS – “DRAKONIAN ELITISM”
Label: Odium RecordsRelease Date: December 2023
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ondskapt | Behexen | Mare | Watain
Three dark initiates stand upon the Path of the Dragon, the Path of the Nightside, prepared for transformation of body, mind and soul. They await the outstretched hand of Lucifer to guide them in their descent into the Void, where they will look upon the Dragon and transcend unto Godhood. They will touch his scales as he coils about the universe, their eyes will be opened to the secrets of Atlantis and the powers of the primordial gods – and the trappings of mundanity will fall from them, reduced to ashes in the presence of truth…
The number 3 is spoken of as the number of magic, wisdom and understanding, of time - birth, life and death - the numerical representation of perfection. Now three of black metal’s most infamous subterranean powers have united to invoke their own infernal sorcery, to create a jewelled chalice wherein the powers of music and mystery will blend and burn together. The serpentine essences of Ofermod, Black Altar and Acherontas have entwined to summon from beyond the veil Drakonian Elitism; ten spells of black metal magnificence that hark back to the triumphant days of the genre’s greatest victories, incinerate the false dilutions of its edicts that pollute these current days and blaze a path of rebellion reborn into future days unseen. Ofermod open the ceremonial proceedings in an intoxicating expulsion of ritualistic terror, before Black Altar grasp the burning brand and stride forward in a display of chilling, orthodox violence – finally handing the torch to Acherontas to cast their baleful light upon the last steps to revelation. More than just a magnificent display of the true musical might of black metal, Drakonian Elitism offers a glimpse beyond its dread portals into a hidden world of secret knowledge and ultimate transfiguration.
This very special work of elite black metal will be unveiled by Odium Records in the days of silent winter darkness, as one year dies and another prepares to be born. Clothed in the distinguished and imperious artwork of Daniele Valeriani (Celtic Frost, Mayhem, Behemoth etc) Drakonian Elitism will be available in Die Hard red vinyl, black vinyl, tape, CD digi-pak and digital formats, as well as a fabulous limited edition deluxe wooden box – the ultimate incarnation of this Dragon spawned masterpiece. Clear your mind, focus your thoughts and prepare for the arrival of this unmatched exposition of black metal might, this impious union of dark forces.
Line-up:
OFERMOD
Belfagor – Vocals/Guitars
Devo Andersson - Bass
James Stewart – Drums
Shadow – Backing Vocals
BLACK ALTAR
Shadow – Vocals/Bass
Lars Broddesson – Clean Vocals
James Stewart – Drums
Necro – Guitars
ACHERONTAS
V.P. Adept – Vocals/Bass
Saevus H. – Guitars
M. S. - Drums
Track Listing:
1 – Ofermod – Intro
2 – Ofermod – Vinum Sabathi
3 – Ofermod – Agios Ischyros Belial
4 – Ofermod – Atavistic Chants Of Levitation
5 – Black Altar – Via Draconis
6 – Black Altar – In The Labyrinths Of Sitra Achra
7 – Black Altar – The Oracle Of Divine Madness
8 – Black Altar – Outro
9 – Acherontas – Intra Psyche
10 – Acherontas – Astra Magia
https://www.black-altar-horde.com
https://www.instagram.com/acheroncovenofficial/
https://www.label.odiumrecords.com/
Sci-fi themed black metal band VORGA return with what's regarded as one of the most eagerly awaited albums of 2024. Following the release of their hugely successful previous full length, Striving Toward Oblivion, expectations were sky high but Vorga do not disappoint and in fact surpass them, taking their music into new dimensions. Close your eyes and lose yourself in this beautiful, masterfully crafted album and find yourself drifting mentally in otherworldly realms. A couple of tracks from the album can be streamed on Bandcamp https://vorgaband.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-palest-star
VORGA - “BEYOND THE PALEST STAR”
For
fans of: Imperialist, Dissection, Vektor, Emperor, Satyricon, Mare CognitumScaling astronomical heights with their previous full length, sci-fi themed black metal band Vorga return with another illuminating album. The German band, wiser from their experiences, have adopted a more direct approach with a sound that is comparatively more stripped down but its emotive appeal and stirring quality has only been enhanced. In addition to being far more nuanced, the songs are beautifully structured too, each narrating its own otherworldly tale. Finding better expression, the music is more relatable and heartfelt than ever before, with the numerous glistening melodies lingering on for much longer than expected. The music almost has a gentle, haunting quality to it. The band understands that when the music is so emotionally rich and evocative, the expression need not be forceful anymore. There's pure understated elegance on display here which is unparalleled; it's sheer class. Vorga have fully mastered their art on this release and multiple listens will only attest to the fact that they've come up with yet another gem of an album.
Album line up
Atlas - Rhythm Guitar
Спейса - Lead Guitar, Bass + Vocals
Hymir - Drums
Artwork by Adam Burke (Imperialist)
Track listing:
1. Voideath
2. The Sophist
3. Magical Thinking
4. The Cataclysm
5. Tragic Humanity
6. Fractal Cascade
7. Terminal
Official release date - March 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/VorgaBand
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
COLLAPSED MINDS – “ABYSS”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos ProductionsRelease Date: 30th of June 2023
Format: Digital, LP, Cassette
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Germany
The music world is set to be taken by storm with the latest release from Collapsed Minds, titled "Abyss". Released on June 30, 2023, through Kvlt und Kaos Productions, this album represents the pinnacle of melodic death metal, striking a remarkable balance between intense aggression and captivating grooves.
"Abyss" stands out as an unyielding exploration of the genre, where every track resonates with profound intensity. The album is a symphony of meticulously crafted songs, each showcasing the band's commitment to excellence. From intricate guitar riffs to thunderous drumming, and haunting vocals, Collapsed Minds has created a chilling yet inviting musical experience.
The album features the hit single "Viech ausm Woid", a track that has already garnered massive acclaim in the metal community. Known for its memorable hooks and poignant lyrics, it highlights the band's versatility and musical prowess, making it a highlight in an already impressive lineup.
Listeners are invited to dive deep into the abyss with this release, as Collapsed Minds masterfully merge the brutal with the beautiful. From the first note to the last, "Abyss" demands attention, offering a sound that is as mesmerizing as it is menacing.
For fans of melodic death metal and for those looking to experience the cutting edge of the genre, "Abyss" by Collapsed Minds is an essential listen. Prepare to be engulfed in a world where raw power meets rhythmic elegance, a world that only Collapsed Minds can create.
Tracklist:
Cyber Eternity
Villain in the Mirror
Blank Episodes
Beast of Prey
Viech ausm Woid
The Undying
Dead End
Quarantine
Python´s Tongue
www.kvltundkaosproductions.com
www.kvltundkaosproductions.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/collapsedminds/
Following
the success of their albums "Nihil" and "Ascension," the
Belgian Black Metal ensemble SERPENTS OATH has inked a deal with Odium Records
for their third album, "Revelation," scheduled for release in January
2024.The band has recently unveiled "Pandaemonium," the third video from the upcoming album. This new release showcases a blend of fierce rage and dramatic elements, culminating in what the band describes as an "epic hymn." The song, according to SERPENTS OATH, symbolizes the "Final Harvest," a time when the Undead Gods emerge to reign supremely and harvest human Lifeforce, signifying their open rule over creation.
"Revelation" will be available in various formats:
Wooden Box: Limited to 50 copies, including a Red marble LP, digi pack CD, exclusive design t-shirt, pendant, and patch.
Die Hard LP: Red marble, heavy vinyl, gatefold, limited to 100 copies.
Black LP: Heavy vinyl, gatefold.
Digi Pack CD: 6 panels with a 12-page booklet.
The album's cover art is crafted by the renowned artist Nestor Avalos.
https://www.facebook.com/OdiumRex/
https://www.serpentsoath.com/
For Fans Of: Bell Witch , Atramentus
Dead Witch Records are thrilled to announce the release of "A Stable Decay," the haunting and monumental debut album by Archestral, now available. This Funeral Doom Metal opus, originally unveiled in 2022, has been meticulously remastered and reborn for your sonic consumption.
Archestral's music is a chilling journey into the depths of funeral doom, characterized by deathly drones, eerie ambience, and an unrelenting call for the fall of kings. This album is a culling and cold piece of funeral doom, a monolithic creation that will leave a lasting mark on the genre.
"A culling and cold piece of funeral doom, the monolith debut album of Archestral is now available through Dead Witch Records. A mix of darkness, old school slow doom, and haunting ambience, deathly drones, and calls for the end of kings."
https://deadwitchrecords.bandcamp.com/
LIVEKILL – “NEW PLAGUE”
Label: SWOL RecordsRelease Date: 27th of October, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Heavy Metal
For Fans Of: Whitechapel, Gojira, Bad Wolves, Megadeth
Country: United States
Livekill, a prominent force in the modern metal scene, has released their ferocious new single "New Plague," the third single from their upcoming album "Evil Ecstasy." This electrifying track has made significant waves, charting in the USA (#2), Canada (#1), and the UK (#3), further establishing Livekill as a powerhouse in heavy metal.
"New Plague" epitomizes Livekill's aggressive signature sound while demonstrating the band's musical evolution. The single features relentless guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and an intense vocal performance, creating a sonic assault that reflects the band's dedication to their craft. The lyrics explore societal decay and chaos, resonating with the raw power of the music.
With a reputation for high-energy performances and a rapidly growing global fanbase, Livekill's "New Plague" is poised to become a mainstay in their repertoire. The single is available on all major streaming platforms, offering listeners a chance to experience the intensity of Livekill's latest creation
About Livekill:
Livekill, a high-energy heavy metal band from South Florida, is making waves in the Florida metal scene and beyond. Known for their aggressive sound and electrifying live performances, Livekill is set to leave a significant mark on the metal world in 2023/2024 with their forthcoming album, "Evil Ecstasy."
Current line-up:
James Hawkins - Vocals
Erik Lissabet - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Kevin Gallagher - Drums
Napalm - Lead Guitar
John Snell - Rhythm Guitar
Produced by John Snell
Mix/Master by Alastair Sims
https://www.livekill.net/
https://livekill.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LiveKillBand
BURYFICATION – “HAUNTED, ENSLAVED, DEVOURED”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: 16th of October 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Finland
Buryfication, a new death metal act from Tampere, Finland, established in 2021, has released their two-track single "Haunted, Enslaved, Devoured" on all major streaming services. The band members, experienced in various black and death metal bands, bring a rich history of metal to Buryfication. Their music core lies in death metal, drawing heavy influences from thrash and black metal. Both tracks of the single, embodying the band's intense style, have been released as video singles showcasing their performances in various settings.
The single is tailored for fans of bands like Vader, Deicide, and The Crown.
Recording Info:
Recorded by Mikko Koskinen
Mixed and mastered by Matti Mäkelä in the year 2023
Line-up:
Marko Ala-Kleme: Vocals
Tommi Kolehmainen: Guitar
Henri Kyllästinen: Guitar
Pasi Bunda: Bass
Mikko Koskinen: Drums
https://www.buryfication.com/
https://buryfication.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Buryfication/100082494502400/
Deimhal releases 'Malice,' a symphonic black metal single blending raw vocals with melodic elements, exploring themes of inner darkness and societal evil.
DEIMHAL – “MALICE”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: 8th of December 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Country: Finland
"Malice" is the first single from Deimhal's upcoming second EP, set to release in the next winter. The track represents the band's experimental side, featuring symphonic synths, a fusion of raw lead and power metal vocals, blast beat drums, and melodic guitar and bass parts. The lyrics delve into themes of human inner darkness and societal evil, reflecting on the increasing inclination of people towards darkness in their daily lives.
This single is recommended for fans of bands like Dimmu Borgir and Old Man’s Child.
Recording Info:
Composition by Jukka Hallikainen
Lyrics by Mika Tönning
Arranged by Deimhal
Produced by Deimhal
Recorded in each member's personal "bedroom" studio
Mixed and mastered by Joni Borodavkin
"Malice" offers a unique blend of symphonic and black metal elements, showcasing Deimhal’s distinctive style and thematic depth.
https://deimhal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/deimhalofficial/
The new album from Montréal’s PHOBOCOSM is now streaming in full ahead of its Friday, December 8 release date.
Foreordained is available on CD, digital, and vinyl formats. Order at:
Foreordained is an amalgamation of everything that came before it. A perfectly balanced fusion of the murky death metal depravity of debut Deprived, blended with the devastating doom of Bringer Of Drought. Remarkably, this was the plan all along: “When we wrote Deprived, we decided that our first three albums would be a trilogy, so Foreordained is the last chapter of that trilogy. We made a conscious effort to pace all three albums in a similar manner since we wanted them to be linked - starting with a slow, crushing doom song and concluding with a long, epic, depressive one. It's not a coincidence,” reveals guitarist Samuel Dufour.
As their genre of choice would suggest, Foreordained's lyrical concepts are about death, as well as the futility of denying one’s inherent mortality. Hence the name of the album; meaning predestined, inevitable… “Since death is unavoidable, the end of all life and of our planet is also unavoidable, so there are apocalyptic themes also. The closer ‘For an Aeon’ is about a possible way the world as we know it could end.”
Wrapped
in artwork by the inimitable Lauri Laaksonen of Desolate Shrine, Convocation,
and Pestilent Hex fame, Foreordained is set to be a 2023 death metal
highlight. Tracklisting:
1. Premonition
2. Primal Dread
3. Everlasting Void
4. Infomorph
5. Revival
6. For an Aeon
The album was mixed and mastered (as well as partly recorded) by Xavier Berthiaume from Tehom Productions at Studio Tehom.
PHOBOCOSM is:
J.S.G. - Drums
S.D. - Guitars
E.B. - Vocals/Bass
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/Phobocosm
HANIBAL DEATH MACHINE – “STUPID”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: November 11, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Dark Metal
For Fans of: Rammstein
Country: France
Hanibal Death Machine (HDM) returns with their single "Stupid," a powerful dark metal track that begins with a slow, Viking-like march. The song delves into the grave reality of the harm humans inflict on the earth. Featuring a dark musical tone supported by a slow and potent tempo, "Stupid" signifies a significant shift towards a more organic style in HDM's music, a progression initially hinted at in their earlier release "Mon Cadavre." The single promises to be a haunting addition to the playlists of its listeners, echoing the band's evolution and deepening their dark metal roots.
Recording Info:
Recorded on October 17, 2023, at Antistatic Production Studio by David Castel
Biography:
Hanibal Death Machine, formed in January 2014 by Jean-Luc Loret (formerly of Votre Seigneurie, Lost, and Aloïs) and Thibault Beyney, initially drew heavy influence from US industrial metal. The band released two EPs, "Birth" (2016) and "Sombres Visions" (2017), during which they extensively performed live, including a 15-day tour in Russia, shows in Spain and Switzerland, and shared stages in France with notable acts like Sidilarsen, Psykup, Gorod, Black bomba, and Punisch Yourself. They even performed at a sold-out Bikini show for Sidilarsen's 20th anniversary.
The momentum was interrupted in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Post-pandemic, HDM released a music video for "Mon Cadavre," which has garnered over 19,000 views, marking a stylistic evolution from industrial metal to a darker, more organic sound. The band is currently finalizing their upcoming album, with "Stupid" being the latest single, further deepening the musical direction established since "Mon Cadavre." A music video for "Stupid" is expected in the first half of 2024. The year 2024 also marks the 10th anniversary of Hanibal Death Machine.
Line-up:
Jean-Luc Loret: Bass, Vocals, Production, Sequencing
Jean-Marc Mirande: Guitar
Jacques Maupeu Wise: Drums
Tracklist:
Stupid
https://hanibaldeathmachine.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/hanibaldeathmachine
Finnish melodic death metal band BEYOND THE HATE releases second single and music video "ALONE I DIE" from their upcoming debut album "DARKEST TIMES"
The Finnish melodic death metal band Beyond The Hate is set to release an anticipated debut album Darkest Times on March 8th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'Alone I Die' is released today with a stunning music video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ZAKMfyt-Zto
Listen Alone I Die on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bth-alone
"The idea for the lyrics of the song was born when I was in a cabin in Finnish Lapland, thinking how wonderful a place it is for a person to be and why not to die. The song is not suicidal at all, and doesn't contain a drop of self-pity. Rather, it is an honest, raw statement that this is where I will spend my time and I may not always have a partner with me." says vocalist Niko Kalinainen
Bass player Mikko Monto states:
"The bass riff in the intro of the song was a long time in the making process with the band and producer, and finally we got the right vibe to get the song off to a good start with the guitars. The interludes are also nice to play live and bring good variety to the song in addition with the beautiful slow end. I think the story is about how most of us do indeed die alone, with a lot of darkness, pain and death along the path of life. The song is also accompanied by a nice music video, directed and edited by Juha Sihtola of MadCamProduction. The video was shot in the Black Bear Hall in Kerava and in the beautiful forest and seaside scenery of Finland."
Drummer Tommy Uhtio tells:
"In our band we truly like powerful double kick drum sixteenth note single strokes. I think it is a repeating element in our songs and kind of a signature feature in Beyond the Hate’s music. The song “Alone I Die” is no exception to this. The verse is double bass driven heavy beat. Originally also the chorus was entirely double bass but during the drum recordings we felt that something was off. We change the chorus so that for the first four bars are basic drum beat and the following four bars are then again with the double bass drum pattern. This change really made a difference to the rhythm, dynamics and the groove of the song."
Listen the first single 'The Lighthouse' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/bth-lighthouse
Pre-Save album: https://music.imusician.pro/a/fXgthIe9
Pre-Order CD from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/beyond-the-hate-darkest-times-cd-digipak-pre-order
Biography:
Beyond The Hate's beginnings date back to the summer of 2016, when guitarist Kimmo Perälehto and bassist Mikko Monto started writing songs together. Second guitarist Jyrki Karhu joined in early autumn and singer Niko Kalinainen in late 2016. The band was officially founded in 2017, when Tommy Uhtio took over the drumming duties and the first practice sessions were held.
In the beginning, the band's songs were more straightforward metal but in late 2018, the band started to find their musical direction in melodic death metalsuch, as an good example the single "This Cold Morning" was released in 2019. In 2018 and 2019, the band participated in the Emergenza Finland band competitions, reaching the finals at the both times.
The first taste of the new style came with the 2020 EP "Betrayal Of Time", which received good reviews and created expectations for the band's future. - Miika Manninen / Metalliluola 2020: "Beyond the Hate's name is worth remembering for the future, because you can expect a lot from the next release.". - The band also participated in the 2022 Tuska-Torstai competition, reaching the semi-finals.
After the songs on the EP, the band focused on writing even more atmospheric and melancholic songs. More orchestral and choir elements were added to the songs, as well as acoustic guitar playing to create a new melodic mood. From this creative process came the twelve-track debut album "Darkest Times", which will be released in March 2024 via Inverse Records. The album will also feature guest vocalists Katri Hiovain-Asikainen from Numento on "Black Within" and Jaakko Mäntymaa from Marianas Rest on "In Memoriam".
Track
list:01. Sign Of Weakness
02. Alone I Die
03. The Lighthouse
04. Black Within (feat. Katri Hiovain-Asikainen)
05. The Plague Upon Us
06. Left Behind
07. Dark Is The Sky
08. Dead Ones
09. Stranger in Me
10. Times of Misery
11. The Last Moments
12. In Memoriam (feat. Jaakko Mäntymaa)
Artwork by Petri Lampela
Line-up:
Niko Kalinainen - vocals
Kimmo Perälehto - guitars
Jyrki Karhu - guitars
Mikko Monto - bass
Tommy Uhtio - drums
https://beyondthehate.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheHate
NATTSJÄL – “ THE LAST VOYAGE”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: November 29, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
"The Last Voyage" marks the latest offering from Nattsjäl, a project spearheaded by Jonas Almqvist, the founder of MÅNEGARM, and co-founder Pierre Vilhelmsson. This single represents an amalgamation of deep inner chaos and creative devastation. The band, known for its unique blend of Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal, offers a compelling piece with this release. Vocal contributions include the epic clean vocals of Thomas Vikström, known from bands like Therion and Candlemass. The presence of Johan Axelsson and Mr X enriches the single with expert guitar work, studio recording, mastering, and mixing. The haunting piano and singing by Mira Axelsson add a distinct layer to the track, making it a profound listening experience. This release is a must-listen for fans of Månegarm, Satyricon, and Celtic Frost.
Recording Info:
Everything was recorded and mixed in Skåne, Sweden, by Johan Axelsson of Nattsjäl.
Line-up:
Jonas Almqvist: Guitar, Lead Guitar, Harsh Vocals, Bass, Composer of Music and Lyrics
Pierre Vilhelmsson: Lyrics, Media, Composer, Vocals
Thomas Vikström: Epic Clean Vocals, Ideas
Johan Axelsson: Guitar, Composing, Mixing, Recording
Mr X: Drums, Studio Recording, Mastering, Mixing, Guitar Composing
Mira Axelsson: Piano, Haunting Singing
Tracklist:
The Last Voyage
https://www.facebook.com/Nattsjal
Finnish modern melodic metal band NORTHERN GENOCIDE is set to release their second studio album THE POINT OF NO RETURN on March 1st 2024 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'To Serve The Pestilence' is released today with a music video https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
Comments from the band:
"To Serve the Pestilence tells about a world of misinformation and lies where man has no chance to find the truth. The song is a sweet taste of the more old school Northern Genocide sound. The catchy chorus and hooks will make even the most cynical listener pump their fist in the air. The song is a display of skill from the band’s bassist Arto, as he has co-written the lyrics with Tommi and shows his ability to growl throughout the song."
The second single Necropolis which features Tommy Tuovinen from MyGrain is available here: https://youtu.be/NOQDWPmP1Eg
Music video of the first single, Harbingers of Genocide, is available here: https://youtu.be/s0kFWzEoDX0
Listen To Serve The Pestilence on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-pestilenc
Biography:
Northern Genocide was established in 2010 in Helsinki, Finland. It all started with a meeting of old high school friends, guitar player Pyry Pohjanpalo and producer Rainer Pekkinen, after Pyry had discovered Rainer's interest in programming and computer music. They both had a history of playing in various metal bands, but now they wanted to try something different by bringing electronic influences to metal. The very same year they started recording demos in their home studio.
In 2012 a crew was put together for gigs and new demos. In december 2013 the band began recording a new 3-track demo. After some changes to the initial line-up of the band, the demo was recorded with Markku Tuuri in drums, Toni Jokiranta in bass, Pyry in guitars and Tommi Salonen as vocalist. The demo "Atlantis" was finished in October 2014. Shortly after work began towards a 5-track EP ”Planet Asylum” which was released in 2015.
2019 the debut album "Genesis vol. 666" was released through Inverse Records. The release was a success, and the only song written in Finnish, called Ikiruoste, proved to be a guiding star of the album. The style of NG's music had already started to evolve away from the industrial metal influenced sound towards more modern melodic metal. Genesis, Vol. 666 album recently reached 1 Million streams on Spotify.
In 2020 began the work towards releasing another full length album. During the long cold winter a few band members moved aside, resulting in Jussi Pulliainen taking the 2nd guitar role and Arto Viitanen picking up the bass guitar. An epic discovery was Leo Korhonen to play the drums. With just 1 month of practice he mastered his parts ready to be recorded for the album.
The new album ”The Point of No Return” was finally finished in the summer of 2023. The process of making the new album was long but it surely paid off. This time no compromises were accepted in the production process and the album surely presents the best of NG to date. The new ideas and the combined effort of the whole band resulted in a solid, banging and rich album. The album picks up where ”Genesis vol. 666” left off featuring even more aggressive guitar riffs and massive orchestrations. The contribution from various featuring vocalists (Stephanie Mazor, Tommy Tuovinen) and instrumentalists adds depth to the songs throughout the album. Lyrics written by Tommi criticize world overpopulation, corruption, abuse of power and describe the dark side of the human mind.
The album will be released on March 1st 2024 through Inverse Records and pre-sale is available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/northern-genocide-the-point-of-no-return-pre-order
Northern Genocide - To Serve The Pestilence (single 2023)
Composed by Pyry Pohjanpalo, Rainer Pekkinen
Lyrics by Tommi Salonen & Arto Viitanen
Produced by Rainer Pekkinen
Northern Genocide - The Point of No Return (album 2024)
Track list:01. To Serve The Pestilence
02. Kaamos
03. Harbingers of Genocide
04. Icaros
05. Luonnonsurma
06. My Fortress
07. Our Final Hour
08. Para Bellum
09. The Engram
10. Necropolis feat. Tommy Tuovinen
Line-up:
Vocals – Tommi Salonen
Lead guitar – Pyry Pohjanpalo
Rhythm guitar – Jussi Pulliainen
Bass – Arto Viitanen
Drums – Leo Korhonen
Producer – Rainer Pekkinen
https://www.northerngenocide.com
https://www.facebook.com/northerngenocide
HELLFROST – “HELLFROST”
Label: Curtain Call
RecordsRelease Date: 27th of October, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Metal
Country: United States
Hellfrost, founded in 2010 by Dave Vainer as a solo project in Naples, Florida, has evolved into a prominent force in the metal scene. The band, known for combining elements of death, black, and thrash metal, along with various other sub-genres, has captivated audiences with its heavy and melodic sound. The self-titled album 'Hellfrost' marks a new era for the band with the addition of drummer Angelo Duca and bassist Ryan Blackburn, elevating their music to greater heights.
Recorded in Deerfield Beach, Florida, by the iconic metal drummer Derek Roddy, known for his work with bands like Hate Eternal and Malevolent Creation, this album is a testament to Hellfrost's musical prowess. It's a journey through the depths of metal, embracing the inferno of hell.
This album is recommended for fans of Death, Dimmu Borgir, Kreator, and Overkill.
Recording Info:
Recorded by Derek Roddy in Deerfield Beach, Florida
Mixed by Syd Vainer
Mastered at Imperial Mastering by Colin Davis
Line-up:
Dave Vainer - Vocals and Guitar
Ryan Blackburn - Bass
Angelo Duca - Drums
Tracklist:
Megalodon
Bloodshot
Don't Bury Me
Friday the 13th
Frozen Soul
Microplastics
Razors
Artificial Intelligence
https://hellfrostband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Hellfrostband/
Athiria's 'Conjure the Beast' is a powerful return to the death metal scene, showcasing their resilience and innovative sound, now fronted by the dynamic vocalist Andy.
ATHIRIA – “CONJURE THE BEAST”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos Productions
Release Date: 10th of November 2023
Format: Digital, CD, Cassette
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans Of: Sinister, Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower
Country: Austria
Austrian death metal band Athiria announces their latest album, "Conjure the Beast," marking a significant comeback and a new chapter for the band, following a challenging period. Formed in 2011, Athiria has grown from a passion project to a key player in the Austrian metal scene, gaining recognition with albums like "Capital Punishment" and "Vicious Circle," and sharing stages with major acts like Cannibal Corpse and Suicide Silence.
The band faced a hiatus following the loss of their drummer and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have now returned stronger with "Conjure the Beast," featuring a fresh lineup with Andy as the dynamic new lead vocalist. The album symbolizes Athiria's resilience and commitment to death metal, offering a blend of raw energy, innovative compositions, and the unique dimension of female-fronted vocals.
"Conjure the Beast" is a testament to Athiria's evolution and their eagerness to reconnect with fans and the metal community. The band is open to interviews and excited to share their journey, insights into the album's creation, and future plans.
Line-up:
Andy - Vocals
Letsch - Guitar
Andi - Guitar
Ossi - Bass
Tracklist:
Decay
Conjure the Beast
Forces of Evil
Redeemer
Retribution
The Dissension
Devastation
Cognizance
Reflection
Determination
www.kvltundkaosproductions.com
https://facebook.com/athiria666
After the first installment of RITUALS OVER LIMBURG, which was nothing short of a legendary weekend of sonic Alchemy, Dunkelheit Produktionen proudly announces RITUALS OVER LIMBURG PART II.
Once again, we promise to present to you the absolute pinnacle of Ritual,
esoteric Industrial and Ambient. From some of the absolute top players to small
but exquisite newcomers and audial obscurities - they will all be brought
together to evoke the pure magick of audial bliss.Delve into the dark subconscious and reach for deathless light, as you participate in this two day event in Limburg, Holland, situated only a few minutes from the German border. As was the case before, we expect a large amount of guests from all over the world and tickets are limited - so be quick and place your order now!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412215692700340
Day 1 (15. November)
DODSSANG TEMPEL (USA)
ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN (ROM)
SCHLOSS TEGAL (USA)
NAM-KHAR (GER)
SCHMERZ & ERLÖSUNG (GER)
Day 2 (16. November)
EMME YA (COL)
VORTEX (GER)
BLACK VAULT (DEN)
secret act - T.B.A
secret act - T.B.A
Oefenbunker Heerlenseweg 162 6371 HX Landgraaf NL
OUR NEW RELEASES/SHOWS
GRIMOIRE DE OCCULTE – “SINISTER RITUALS “
Ritual/Industrial, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200
Grimoire de Occulte, consisting of Baal and Philosoph, have left their days of Death Metal behind them and cement their Ritual music with their new full-length „Sinister Rituals“. One lengthy track with a lot of variation and atmosphere that will please even the staunchest of critics.
One of the most convincing traits of Grimoire de Occulte's new release is the physicality of the sounds. Cymbals introduce the listener to the contained „Sinister Rituals“, mediatative percussion forms a solid narration and analogue synthesizers sputter verses from an inhuman chthonic sphere of transformation. The build-up is impressively crafty and there is always something happening and changing in this long piece, which flows like a solid album. It is no surprise that tibetan instruments and other fashioned from human bone were used alongside the analogue electronics and percussive instruments.
Fans of experimental Noise will also appreciate the highly organic samples and textures that pop between the deep and soothing drones and the overall feel of creepy transgression and ecstasy. One is sometimes reminded of the glorious days of Nekrophile Records or the current cream of the crop such as Halo Manash or Haare. Grimoire de Occulte's „Sinister Rituals“ is a must-buy and one of the best Ritual Industrial albums of the recent years.
Synth, electronics, effects, cymbals & dark tom by Baal. Human bones, ancient ritual instruments, bells, chants, similar and vocals by Philosoph. All material had been recorded in August 2023 at our temple by Bas Housen (Riffmeister) and GDO. Mixed by Bas Housen. Mastered by Alex Crispin. Photos taken by Nekrographie. May the ritual be the key to the hidden gates deep in your subconscious & may this recording help you on your path of enlightenment. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-rituals
HAARE – “ SUBMAGIC”
Ritual/Soundscapes, Finland
CD, Ltd. 200
When it comes to Drone, nobody does it better than Haare. Active for decades, Ilkka Vekka started as a secret tip on exquisite labels such as Freak Animal and Terror and quickly rose up to the top ranks of the subgenre, making Haare one of the biggest names in the game. And this is certainly well deserved, as the current full-length "Submagic" once again proves.
As usual, the sounds are carefully crafted and perfectly arranged. Drawn out waves of modulated bliss dominate the tracks, something is always going on and there is a perfect balance between liberating sonic minimalism and sophisticated interplays between spherical nuances that grow from unknown places and melt back into that black pool of droning radiance. Classic Haare at its best!
As can be seen from the title, "Submagic" once again delves into themes of occultism. Being heavily influenced by Thelema and 70ies occult revival aesthetics, Haare crafts the perfect Soundtrack for the mauve zone and astral wanderings. Nothing short of a mystical journey, "Submagic" is a mandatory experience for the connaisseur of deep Electronics and Noise Drone.
Recorded in various locations in Finland, 2022. Mixed at The Barracks by IV. Art by IV. Mastered by Alex Crispin. All music by HAARE. Exclusive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/submagic
ORD & KROMESHNA – “MECHANISM OF ETERNITY”
Ritual/Soundscapes, Russia
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Attention all fans of experimental Electronics! Ord and Kromeshna have teamed up to deliver "Mechanism of Eternity", an opulent one hour opus which should not be missed by fans of deep and ritualistic industrial.
Revolving around eastern spirituality and chthonic traditions, these two projects form a perfect union, creating highly interesting and enticing pieces that should please even the most critical of fans. Catchy and trance-like percussions accompany organic drones reminiscent of that dirty musique concrete the Russian maniacs are so well-known for.
"Mechanism of Eternity" by ORD and Kromensha is akin to an audial trance, an intimate contact with cosmic spheres of pure light. It is not the most digestible of albums, but that is what makes it a true gem to those who understand true sonic alchemy.
All music by ORD & Kromeshna. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/mechanism-of-eternity
SAPROS – “ASTHETIC OF DEATH”
Harsh Noise Wall, France
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Aesthetic of Death comes creeping in slow but harsh monoliths of pure blackness. Indebted to the rich Tradition of Harsh Noise Wall, this new Outfit offers 4 lengthy tracks that should bring absolute bliss to the aficionados.
A strong occult vibe runs through the dense and claustrophobic pieces, evoking feelings of Decay and timeless Evil. There are, of course, the heavy crackles and Bass frequencies hint towards Vomir and the Rita, but there is also a certain development and buildup that provides sufficient identity to Aesthetics of Death. Some may even notice the buzzing death synths that made the Italian pioneers masters of Death Industrial
Occult Death Worship and Harsh Noise Wall - a match made in heaven. Strongly recommended!
Recorded in late 2022. All music by SAPROS. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
All music by LOGOS. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/aesthetic-of-death
LOGOS II
Harsh Noise, Russia
TAPE, Ltd. 50
Occult and sinister sounds from Russia emerge once again! After stirring the water with the debut album of Womb11 and his first tape as Logos, the anonymous mastermind from Pskov presents another treat for those very few still able to grasp the essence of true outsider art.
„II“ is another exercise in skillful minimalism and another great success. Crunchy walls dig through tormented flesh and there is always something going on. Distant crackles, harsh fuzz and an overall feeling of manual and hands-on craftiness. It feels like the audial interpretation of a graverobber unearthing charred remains for sinister practices.
Two tracks, one longer and one short, form the core of Logos' new opos. Feedback, slow-burning Noise and clattering sing the proud hymn of a long forgotten future of Industrial heritage. Once again, a release not to be missed!
All music by LOGOS. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ii
BLACK VAULT – “HYMNS TO THE GREAT DEVOURER”
Industrial, Denmark
CD, Ltd. 200
Prepare to be devoured. Black Vault, a new formation dedicated to pitch-black Ritual Industrial, present „Hymns to the Great Devourer“. Steeped in dark occult traditions and sinister antihumanism, this Danish act remains loyal to the virtues of the subgenre while still maintaining a neat refreshing take.
It is rare that this style is pulled off as well as here. Minimalistic frequencies of necrophile Death Worship, gurgling demonic vocals and stylish percussive elements blend together in a Maelström of devotion and frenzy. Both the lyrics and the overall feel are a testimony to Black Vault's insights into the forbidden lore and practices shunned and condemned by the general public. Those who know, know.
„Hymns to the Great Devourer“ delivers exactly what it promises. Many may think of some of the triumphs from the old Cold Meat Industry roster or similar big names from Scandinavia, but Black Vault are certainly no copycats. The atmosphere is absolutely on-point and the album is nothing short of crushing. Get this, if you dare!
Recorded between 20019 and 2022 in Paris, London and Florence. Mastered by Grant Richardson at Hex Audio Labs. All music by BLACK VAULT. Executive production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-to-the-great-devourer
CERVICAL SMEAR – “OPHELIA & BONE MARROW”
Power Electronics, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200
Cervical Smear is one of the best-kept secrets of the European Hardcore Industrial Underground. Having released tapes sprinkled with rotten Period blood and CDs accompanied by human bones, the name quickly became hot in the circles of Power Electronics fans who could not get enough of perversion and Decay. After releasing on acclaimed labels like Filth and Violence, OFR and Nil by Mouth, Dunkelheit Produktionen is proud to present a CD that features the 2021 full-length "Ophelia" as well as the material from the highly limited Abgrund release "Bone Marrow".
Cervical Smear's style is pure frenzy. Slow gut-munching oscillations, cutting Feedback and sinister, disturbed vocals conjure up a feeling of bloodfucking sadism and death worship. Between the Power Electronics violence there are also structured moments carried by precise synthesizer melodies and drawn out eerie passages. The perfect blend between Power Electronics, Post Mortem, Death Industrial and Noise - instantly recognisable!
"Ophelia + Bone Marrow" is a mandatory release for those who still believe in rugged Noise with no boundaries. Necrophile and disturbed, this CD showcases the strengths of Cervical Smear and takes no prisoners.
"Ophelia", first released by Obsessive Fundamental Realism and Gutter Disease. "Bone Marrow", first release by Abgrund. All music by Cervical Smear. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All Rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ophelia-bone-marrow
APEX PARASITE – “ EROSION OF THE WILL”
Power Electronics, Sweden
CD, Ltd. 200
Fans of radical Power Electronics beware- Apex Parasite is on the rise! Presenting their debut, APEX PARASITE are here to show that they mean business.
The sound is clearly situated on the harsher side of the spectrum, offering aggressive crackles and throbbing basslines in perfect interaction. Commanding upfront vocals spew absolute contempt and under all of this, there is a certain sickness and darkness that has made Northern Europe the homeland of fierce Post Mortem sounds.
Apex Parasite offers refreshing balls to the wall brutality which could be compared to the past Highlights by Green Army Fraction or the leading figures of the German Heavy Electronics tradition. Highly recommended to those Who are still able to grasp the essence of Cultural Terrorist Power Electronics and celebrate its long gone happiness.
Recorded 2021-2023 at Studio Krampf. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen. All rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-the-will
MURDEROUS VISION – “MECHANICAL COLLAPSE IN SIX STAGES”
Power Electronics/Industrial, USA
CD, Ltd. 200
Nobody can deny that Murderous Vision is one of the greats. Active since the late 90ies, Stephen Petrus has created an abundance of highly memorable and well-executed releases under the moniker. Some may have delved deeper into Dark Ambient waters, others deliver full-on Death Industrial with Power Electronics brutality. „Mechanical Opus in Six Stages“ is his newest landmark and another highly recommended release.
There is a feeling of desolation and underlying brutality that shapes the six tracks presented. Often, the compositions seem a tad restrained and hateful, but always with a lot going on under the surface. Upfront black walls, mechanical patterns and shrill screams evoke a feeling of post-apocalyptic wastelands and total annihilation. As the work progresses, Murderous Vision spices things up with that highly cherished brutality known from previous exploits, making the last third of this amazing album truly liberating and harsh.
Murderous Vision strikes again! „Mechanical Opus in Six Stages“ is a must buy and one of the strongest releases this mad American has ever come up with.
Created from November 2022 until January 2023. From field recordings, synthesizers, voice and various devices both electronic and acoustic at Spirits In The Trees, Fairport, Harbor, Ohio, USA. Photography and Manipulation by Stephen Petrus. Mastered by Alex Crispin. Graphic Design by J.S.
Vocals on "Cold-Rolled Consequence" by POST SCRIPTVM. Vocals and Electronics on "Lever, Pulley and Screw" by THE VOMIT ARSONIST.
Murderous Vision is Stephen Petrus ...and the seventh brings return...
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/mechanical-collapse-in-six-stages
SA BRUXA – “RITUAL”
Ritual/Industrial, Italy
CD, Ltd. 200
Sa Bruxa is most certainly a name that any true connaisseur of sonic art should have heard by now. Since 2016, Italian artist Guiseppe Novella has been releasing high quality releases dedicated to the dark sonic art of ritual industrial and ancient truths of spiritual achievement. The new full-length „Ritual“ presents not only another landmark in their discography, but also many new interesting aspects.
First of all, Sa Bruxa's craftsmanship must definitely be acknowledged. „Ritual“ appears as a complex and nifty arrangement of different styles, blending ritual bells and chants with slow drones and ambient soundwaves, while also including throbs and oscillations usually found in the murky past of Death Industrial. However, „Ritual“ is by no means an uninspired genre mix, but an intelligent and stringent work of sonic sorcery that truly transcends genre boundaries and creates something new (and arguably better). Throughout the play time of over an hour, the listener constantly gets the impression that something new is waiting just around the corner, building up on past elements and blending the old with the new. A truly marvellous sonic journey.
It is not too far fetched to state that those who are aware of the most ambitious ritual Industrial projects like Shibalba, Phurpa or Halo Manash would instantly recognise certain elements of theirs in the current Sa Bruxa output. Organic sounds of water and air mixed with ritual instruments conjure up a feeling of sincere spirituality and the compositions flow nicely, making „Ritual“ a tad more consumable than some more obscure projects, but by no means one-sided. A true beast of an album and an absolutely essential buy!
Recorded And Mixed In Berlin, 2020/2021. Mastered in March 2022 by Alex Crispin. Front cover photography by Animamundi. Graphic Design by J.S. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen, 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/ritual
SCATMOTHER/CHAOS CASCADE – “THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN LIFE”
Power Electronics/Noise, Germany
CD, Ltd. 200 last copies
Scatmother and Chaos Cascade do it again! 4 years after they unleashed their first Act of Noise Terrorism, these two Tyrants of German Brutality return with "The Insignificance of Human Life". No Introduction and Explanation is needed- expect nothing but Fierceness and Chaos.
Scatmother analyses the profane Aspects of worldly Nihilism. Self-Hatred, Drug Addiction, Self-harm and Harakiri - Worship of Death and Demise. The Compositions are based on a Harsh Crunch reminiscent of Acts like Vomir, Werewolf Jerusalem and the early Days of Filth and Violence, while staying faithful to the ever-expanding Formula of Harsh Noise Power Electronics that defines Scatmother.
After the initial Exercise in suicidal Grimness, Realms of Cosmic Horror unfold and Chaos Cascade takes over. Black Waves of Distortion and Feedback narrated by demonic Vocals , the Sonic Equivalent of Faceless Lovecraftian Entities determined on total Annihilation. The Tracks are a Tad more unhinged than the ones featured on the previous Side, but are still grounded on classic analogue PE virtues.
"The Insignificance of Human Life" is not your nowadays Hipster- and liberal University compatible good Boy "Noise" supporting the current Trend. It is another work of Ugliness and Spite intended for the very few
All music by Scatmother and Chaos Cascade. Mastering by A. Crispin. Graphic design by J.S. Executive Production by Dunkelheit Produktionen, 2023. All Rights reserved.
Listen on https://dunkelheitprod.bandcamp.com/album/the-insignificance-of-human-life
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Harsh Frequencies Over Limburg
11th May 2024
It's happening... again! After the first two waves of massive frequencies over the Limburg region, the third wave is coming to you very soon. Combining harsh noise and power electronics artists from the south and north of europe, exclusively. Don't miss this event for your ongoing noise-therapy. An exclusive event to experience the power of noise and power electronics.
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The video of Kaaboos performing Taake’s “Nordbundet” on 13th October 2023 was premiered today via the following sites:
Metal Addicts - https://metaladdicts.com/iranian-black-metal-band-performs-taake-cover-in-front-of-iran-embassy/
Metal Hammer Italy http://www.metalhammer.it/2023/12/05/kaaboos-in-anteprima-per-metal-hammer-italia-la-loro-performance-davanti-allambasciata-iraniana/
Heavymetal.no https://www.heavymetal.no/blog/posts/kaaboos-iransk-svartmetal-video
Chaos Vault http://chaosvault.com/newsy/kaaboos-iranski-black-metalowy-one-man-band-gra-cover-taake-w-protescie-pod-ambasada-iranu/
Kaaboos (کابوس) which stands for Nightmare in Farsi/Persian, is a one-man Black Metal band from Iran, currently residing in Norway. Main man 'Atash' whose name translates to 'Fire' - left his home country of Iran and sought refuge in Norway, the true home of black metal, in order to freely express himself via this unique and versatile subculture, away from the religious and dictatorial oppression of the Middle Eastern country.
Regarding the protest in Oslo, Atash said: “Black Metal is a powerful weapon for rebellion and my goal with the protest show outside of the Iranian embassy in Oslo, was to give the Islamic regime a slap in the face. To show them that one can only blossom and discover oneself in freedom.”
“Reasons to why I left Iran at the age of 16, was due to the lack of freedom in my country.” Atash added, “Religious restrictions on expression and most importantly belief among many more, were what held me back from actually pursuing my passion and living a fulfilling life. Iran is a country of no sense and peace, being forced to go by the Islamic rules was by no means a choice of mine. But due to the hardcore punishments and torture as a result of not doing so, I had no chance but to leave home and properly experience life elsewhere.”
“Freedom of expression and life is what I discovered in Norway, something that I admire but also feel upset about it not being so everywhere. As an artist, to be able to fully express personal emotions and beliefs through music, and not get judged or punished for, is a gift that I'm truly grateful to have.”
Kaaboos has been operating since October 2019, with the 'Leviathan' demo marking its first release in May 2022. A new album is in the making and is planned for an early 2024 release via Iblis Manifestations.
The lyrical content of Kaaboos revolves around a fascination with the left-hand path, as well as dealing with the first-hand oppression and the tyranny of Islam, which strongly relate to Atash's own personal experiences back in his home country of Iran. The essence of a dark and atmospheric, yet raging black metal sound, as well as the radically occult lyrics are what define Kaaboos at its best.
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Welcome to the suffering and melancholy universe of IGNIS ABSCONDITUS. The doors open in front of the official video of the song "MR. SMITH", first track from their upcoming album "GOLDEN HORSES OF A DYING FUTURE" scheduled for February 2nd, 2024.
Style: Depressive Goth
with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde
Music and Neo-Folk too.Similar artists: Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende
Official video at: https://youtu.be/sieKqXjcoz8
"Mr. Smith" digital single: https://song.link/IASMITH
Their Depressive Goth with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde Music and Neo-Folk too so close to giants of the dark sounds like Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the decadent music international scene.
The minimal and dark approach to music created by Henry Der Wanderer (Nebrus, Nott, Ad Omega), Noctuaria's alienating voice, the painful and hypnotic atmospheres make this album an absolute unicum in the current musical universe.
IGNIS ABSCONDITUS is this, a breath of death on a carpet of roses!
Line-up:
Noctuaria - all vocals
Jack-G - electric guitars
Dani B-life – bass
Henry Der Wanderer - drums, percussions, keyboards and 12 strings electric guitar
Pre-Order "Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" digipakCD: https://shorturl.at/ghlsZ
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JENNER – “PROVE THEM WRONG”
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: January 24, 2024
Format: CD, Digital
Genre: Heavy/Thrash Metal
Country: Serbia
JENNER, a Serbian Heavy/Thrash Metal band, is set to release their second full-length album, "Prove Them Wrong," on January 24, 2024, through Fighter Records. Initially formed in 2013, JENNER quickly progressed from covering Heavy Metal songs in local clubs to recording original music. Their debut album, "To Live is to Suffer" (2017), was a bestseller for the French label Inferno Records, leading to extensive regional promotion. Following a lineup change, the band, now a trio, released the EP "The Test of Time" in 2020. The band's journey includes notable live performances, like opening for EPICA at the Exit Festival in July 2023. "Prove Them Wrong" marks a significant milestone, reflecting their dedication and evolution in the Heavy/Thrash Metal scene.
Line-up:Aleksandra Stamenković – Vocals & Guitars
Anja Mirković – Bass Guitar
Selena Simić – Drums
Tracklist :
No Time For Prayer
Prove Them Wrong
Born For Something More
Down in the Pit
Not Even You
Eye For an Eye
I Saw it All Clear
Never Say Die
Laws of the Weak
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Italian death metal quartet SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has launched the official music video for "BEYOND PERCEPTION AND MATTER," the second single off their upcoming new album, SEMITAE MENTIS.
The exclusive world premiere of "Beyond Perception and Matter" comes courtesy of Ghost Cult Magazine. Watch the video now at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-video-premiere-spiritual-deception-shares-their-new-music-video-for-beyond-perception-and-matter/
Check out the album's first single, "Thousand Lives Within," at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE0ZkYv6dNw
Semitae Mentis will be out on February 9, 2024. Amputated Vein Records will release the album on physical formats, with Earache Records handling digital distribution.
Following a series of EPs, Semitae Mentis bears the markings of a band that has reached a higher level of songmanship and technical prowess. The album features guest contributions by Karl Sanders (Nile) and Luc Lemay (Gorguts).
Track
Listing:1. The I Swells... (Decadence pt.I)
2. Atavic Future (Decadence pt.II)
3. The Days of Sleep (Decadence pt.III)
4. Beyond Perception and Matter
5. Dirac Sea (feat. Luc Lemay - Gorguts)
6. The Night opens
7. On the Edge of the Abyss
8. Thousand Lives Within (feat. Karl Sanders - Nile)
9. Individuality Dissolves
10. ...To the Coldest Decline (Decadence pt.IV)
SPIRITUAL DECEPTION is an atmospheric death metal band, with hints of technical and brutal death metal, active since 2016.
The band has a deep connection with philosophy and owes its name to a theory from the Danish philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, which struck the composers’ minds: different human beings in the act of analyzing a particular circumstance, approach (inevitably) the situation with different points of view. Extending that fact to the ethics field hence that nothing can be defined as objective good or bad, true or false, as the judgment is deeply rooted in everyone’s own perspective. As a result, there is no objective truth, your soul is constantly deceived.
Since its birth, the band produced 3 EPs: Spiritual Deception (2018), Etemenanki (2019), and Oxymoron (2021), sharpening its sound towards a modern brand of death metal, with brutal guitar riffing and blasting drums, combined with melodic elements, which go from guitar harmonies to liturgical choirs and strings ensembles. The result of the combination of these elements is a sound that satisfies all kinds of listeners, from the brutal to the more sophisticated ones. This formula is enriched by the lyrics which are all about philosophy, astronomy, history, and literature. The band wants to spark an interest in all these themes together with the passion for music into the listener and, in order to achieve its goal, wants to deliver a complete product, well-finished from all the points of view: from the music and lyrics to the artwork and media contents.
Line-Up:
Mirko Frontini – Vocals and Guitar
Riccardo Maccarana – Lead Guitar
Billy Repalam – Bass
Manuel Del Giudice – Drums
Credits:
Orchestrations, guitars, & and bass recorded by Mirko Frontini at Black Moon Studio
Drums and vocals recorded by Andrea Oriani at Blue House Studio
Mixing and mastering by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio
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Xenocracy's album "Impermanence" merges melodic death metal with philosophical themes on life's transience, featuring rich narratives and sustainable packaging.
XENOCRACY – “IMPERMANENCE”
Label: Kvlt und Kaos
ProductionsRelease Date: December 1, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Austria"Impermanence" is an album by Austrian melodic death metal band Xenocracy, released through Kvlt und Kaos Productions. The album represents a philosophical exploration of human existence, suffering, and the ephemeral nature of life. Each of the 12 tracks on the album presents a narrative rich in literary and cultural references, such as "Vanitas" influenced by German Baroque poetry and "Fireflies" inspired by a Japanese war film. The structure of "Impermanence" reflects its thematic concept, with "Overture" and "Reprise" symbolizing the cyclical nature of existence. Produced with an environmentally conscious approach, the CD comes in a Digisleeve format with an 8-page booklet, enhancing the listening experience with visual storytelling. The album, featuring additional artists like Alex Zylla and Esther Hu, is produced and mixed by Janini Pizzicato and mastered by Pizzicato and Zylla. "Impermanence" is a compelling journey for fans of Scar symmetry, At the Gates, and Soilwork, blending heavy melodic soundscapes with profound thematic content.
Line-up:
Luca: Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Vocals, Bass
Fabian: Rhythm Guitars, Bass
Christoph: Drums
Janini Pizzicato: Vocals, Piano
Tracklist:
Overture
Circlepit
War
Hope for Peace
Vanitas
Solitude
Einsamkeit
Fireflies
Ephemeral
At the Gates
Veil of Death
Reprise
Recording Info:
All songs and lyrics written by Xenocracy
Featuring Alex Zylla on "Fireflies" and Esther Hu on "Ephemeral"
Produced and mixed by Janini Pizzicato
Mastered by Janini Pizzicato and Alex Zylla
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Nekura's debut EP blends screamo with emo and blackened hardcore, reflecting on painful breakups and influenced by Japanese haiku, masterfully mixed by Jack Shirley.
NEKURA – “NEKURA”
Label: Venona Records
Release Date: November 30, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Screamo, Emo, Blackened Hardcore
Country: Ukraine
Nekura, formed by members of Ukrainian bands Septa and The Nietzsche, introduces their debut EP, deeply influenced by Japanese haiku. The EP, featuring songs in Ukrainian, delves into the themes of painful breakups and emotional turmoil. The music, characterized by its diverse range from emo to blackened hardcore and powerviolence, reflects the heartache of lost love. The project was initially recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but underwent significant changes during the conflict, including a shift from English to Ukrainian lyrics. The final product, mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley, renowned for his work with bands like Deafheaven, captures the profound experiences and rawness of the period. "Nekura EP" is a unique addition to the screamo genre, appealing to fans of Touche Amore, Deafheaven, and Loma Prieta.
Line-up:
Yevhen Tymchyk - Vocals
Oleksandr Kostuchenko - Guitars
Oleksii Elanskii - Bass
Vladyslav Oliinyk - Drums
Tracklist:
Like the morning moon,
Cold, unpitying was my love.
And since we parted,
I dislike nothing so much
As the breaking light of day.
Recording Info:
Initially recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine; underwent complete re-recording and transition to Ukrainian lyrics
Mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: December 08th 2023
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore/Crossover
For fans of: Cro-Mags | D.R.I. | Sick Of It All | Nuclear Assault
The tension builds with every passing moment, the chains inside twist tighter, biting into my heart and filling my chest with burning blood, desperate for release. And everywhere I turn there’s another scornful glance, another disparaging word, another threat, another challenge; every line I read is infected with lies that drag me closer to the edge. All around me is a seething mass of people who have bought their ticket to ride on this train of deceit, malice and mind rot – but I won’t close my eyes, won’t cover my ears, won’t shut my mouth and let my spirit die. My restraint is fracturing and the dam holding back my hate is about to burst. This is your four minute warning…and it’s more than you deserve.
Swarf Damage are fuelled by the flames of an all-consuming rage, ignited by anger at our broken society. They are driven to distraction by the throat scarring, acidic bile that drips from jagged wounds left by a bitter disappointment in humanity’s imbecilic weakness – and they have transformed the essence of that repressed violence and incendiary frustration into riffs like weapons! Wrapped in the barbed wire defiance of hardcore punk and surfing on the adrenaline infused intensity of thrash metal, the band’s self titled debut album is here to confront, to resist, to tear down the unacceptable and to unleash hell! Songs like the rampaging ‘Four Minute Warning’ and the glorious speedball that is ‘Batten Down The Hatches’ are irresistible summons to the cathartic explosion of the pit! Swarf Damage know that life is hard, but with the full frontal assault of ‘Decayed’ they are demanding that you suck that shit up, roll with the punches and never, ever go down for the count. This album is built upon the indefatigable spirit of crossover, but while its roots stretch back to the ‘80s its electrifying energy and universal voice keep it hitting like a timeless nuclear strike against everything from injustice to stupidity, selfishness to just one bad day too many.
Rising out of the fertile and creative music scene on the Isle Of Man, Swarf Damage are renowned for their devastating live performances - a battering experience that they’ll be bringing to the mainland in early ’24 when they join the legendary Discharge for what is bound to be an unforgettable night at the Boulevard in Wigan. Every drop of that live venom, all that unbridled ferocity and unstoppable force, has been captured on the Swarf Damage album by the engineering, mixing and mastering skills of Simon Harvey of Aeons. Meanwhile the grit and attitude that define Swarf Damage’s identity are perfectly encapsulated in the brilliant artwork that adorns the album cover, courtesy of Manx artist, Anna Clucas. Available on CD and digital formats from December 8th, Swarf Damage is an album not to be fucked with.
Pre-order your copy of Swarf Damage now from: https://swarfdamage.bandcamp.com/album/swarf-damage
Line-up:
Michael Cowley - Vocals
Dan Wade - Bass
Andrew Scott Blake - Guitar
Keith Harris - Guitar
Brian Duffy - Drums
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We can unveil the cover art realized by Dorian Lairson and the track listing:
1. Le Désespoir Du Prophète
2. Tribunal De L'âme
3. La Danse Des Crânes
4. Missive
5. Le Royaume Du Vide
6. Ultime Projection
7. Valetaille
8. Feu Pâle.
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The band formed by well-known musicians from the French extreme musical will present something absolutely devastating that starting from Post Black Metal meets Hardcore music and the most dissonant Noise atmospheres.
Mixed and mastered by Edgard Chevallier at Lower Tones Place Studio, and supported by the exclusive distribution of Source Atone Records for France and the promotion managed by Agence Singularités, "Belluaires" will destroy your mental stability and will shock your insane vision of music.
This is ECR.LINF, the last desperate cry of a rotten humanity.
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Musically,
the release is significantly faster and more violent than the previous long
play. The sound world has also changed a lot; already in the pre-production
phase, we wanted to pay attention to rawness and brightness. In today's extreme
metal, the midrange of the bass guitar is typically driven down almost
completely, and the bass is only a filler instrument in the lower register. We
wanted to avoid this and tried to raise the bass to an equal element with the
guitar, succeeding nicely and naturally here as well. It was very easy to raise
the bass alongside the guitar also thanks to Janne Hietanen's heavy-handed
playing style.Vocalist Leevi Kärsämä, who has played live shows with Saasta for the past year, also brings a new sound to Saasta's music, allowing Jokipii to focus on playing the guitar. Choosing Kärsämä as a vocalist has turned out to be an extremely good decision.
Drummer Jimi Lahtinen's increased self-confidence and arranging skills can be heard on the EP. The drum tracks recorded “in one fell swoop" style made the work of the other members very easy.
In full “Black | Death | Doom" is a more mature and finished package than the previous release. Saasta believes that with the EP it has finally found it’s style, both musically and visually.
Listen to the EP: https://push.fm/fl/saasta-blackdeathdoom
Watch the music video of "Black | Death | Doom": https://youtu.be/FUCXIrHhj0Y
Saasta is:
Leevi Kärsämä - Vocals
Topias Jokipii - Guitar and backing vocals
Janne Hietanen - Bass
Jimi Lahtinen - Drums
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ANDRACCA's album "To Bare the Weight of Death" is a profound journey through grief and acceptance, merging emotive black metal with themes of life and mortality.
ANDRACCA – “TO BARE THE WEIGHT OF DEATH”
Label: Vendetta RecordsRelease Date: January 19, 2024
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany"
To Bare the Weight of Death," the upcoming release from German black metal band ANDRACCA, is a deep and introspective album that delves into themes of grief, despair, and the acceptance of mortality. Across six tracks, the album recounts a journey from the depths of sorrow to a reconciliation with death, both in its physical and metaphysical forms. The album is characterized by its honest and emotive expression, capturing the varying stages of grief, from intense despair to the eventual life-affirming acceptance of death. Each track reflects on the band's personal experiences and struggles with loss, offering listeners an immersive and cathartic journey. Described as a unification of life and death, the album is a triumph of resilience and will, inviting listeners to embrace their own lives with renewed vigor. ANDRACCA's "To Bare the Weight of Death" resonates with fans of 2nd wave black metal, showcasing their dedication to the genre while exploring profound existential themes.
Line-up:
K.DWS
P.BND
K.VKS
L.FOG
Tracklist:
To Bear the Weight of Death - 06:44
Rise, or be Forever Fall'n - 06:21
Oceans of Fire - 06:46
Antithesis of Hope - 06:52
Lamentation of Divinity - 06:08
Hollow Altars - 05:51
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://andracca.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Andraccaband
Sorguinazia's debut album "The Negation of Delirium" delivers a unique blend of shamanistic black metal, exploring themes of mental and cosmic delirium.
SORGUINAZIA – “THE NEGATION OF DELIRIUM”
Label: Iron Bonehead
ProductionsRelease Date: October 15, 2021
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Black Metal
For Fans Of: Negative Plane, Furze, Kaosritual, Portal, Arizmenda, Volahn, Vlad Tepes
Country: Canada
"The Negation of Delirium" marks the highly anticipated debut album from Canadian black metal duo Sorguinazia, released under Iron Bonehead Productions. The band, consisting of Xolaryxis and Acxzor, first emerged in the black metal scene with their 2016 tape EP, which garnered attention for its unique blend of raw power and intricate artistry. Iron Bonehead Productions, recognizing their potential, released their work in various formats, highlighting Sorguinazia's distinct sound that resonates with both primordial rawness and nuanced depth.
The album, "The Negation of Delirium," continues this trajectory, presenting a sound that is a complex mix of shamanistic and butcher-like approaches to black metal. It challenges the listener with a sonic landscape that is both mystifying and unsettling. The duo's style, which may have originated from Canada, transcends earthly boundaries, creating a sound that is otherworldly and extreme.
Years of tension and unease following their EP's release have culminated in this full-length work, embodying the unpredictability and unorthodoxy that Sorguinazia is known for. The album delves into various forms of delirium - mental, physical, cosmic, and sexual - and manages to negate them all, creating a disorienting experience for the listener. This is black metal not just in sound but in essence, capturing the genre's soul-flaying insanity and beyond-the-shade mysticism.
"The Negation of Delirium" is a testament to the duo's ability to create music that is at the edge of human experience. The album’s production transports the listener to realms far beyond the mundane, questioning the very nature of reality and human perception. This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey into the depths of the psyche, offering no promise of return from its dark and twisting paths.
Recording Info:
Recorded at the Lair of Rabid Manifestation
Line-up:
Xolaryxis - Guitars, Riffs, Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Cover Art
Acxzor - Drums, Bass, Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, Layout
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Black Spell of Supremacy
2. Conquering Skies
3. Ecstatic Karmic Impunity
4. The Negation of Delirium
Side B
5. Death Entrancing
6. Saraswati
7. Neuromancy
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Colombian death metal band FUNERAL VOMIT to release "Monumental Putrescence" on December 19th, 2023 via Xtreem Music, channeling influences from classic underground acts.
FUNERAL VOMIT – “MONUMENTAL PUTRESCENCE”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: December 19th, 2023
Format: CD, 12”LP, Cassette, Digital
Genre: Cavernous, Raw Death Metal (with influences from underground Black Metal)
Country: Colombia
Emerging from the depths of Colombia, FUNERAL VOMIT, established in the tumultuous year of 2020, carries forth the torch of underground cavernous death metal, interwoven with the essence of raw Black Metal. Their journey began with various demos and splits, leading up to their debut full-length, "Monumental Putrescence." Set to be released under Spain's Xtreem Music, the album encapsulates their influences from legendary bands like INFESTER, AUTOPSY, and more. This release promises an audial descent into abomination and decay, a must-listen for fans of the raw, cavernous sound.
Line-up:
Y. Lopez: Guitar
C. Monsalve: Guitar/Vocals
H. Montaño: Bass guitar
J. Carvajal: Drums
Tracklist:
Intro (The Entombment)
Immense Morbidity
The Mortuary Moon
Spectral Parasite
Cadaveric Apparition
Interlude (Towards the Abysmal Doom)
Monumental Putrescence
Necromantical Winds
Swarming Pestilence
Outro (The Sinister Mist)
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SUEL Unleashes "VENOMOUS CURSE" - A Dive into Dark, Sinister Black Metal Roots
SUEL,
a solo-project initiated in 2019 by S.D. (also known for contributions to Nocte
Obducta, Crescent, Horresque), has evolved into a formidable force in the world
of black metal. The project, rooted in the classical 90s black metal tradition,
embraces a sinister and obscure atmosphere that captivates listeners.In early 2021, SUEL welcomed C.S. (from Wound) to take charge of vocals, adding a new dimension to their sonic journey. The session drums, a crucial element of their sound, were masterfully performed and recorded by M.S., also a member of Nocte Obducta
The debut release, "VENOMOUS CURSE," boasts 8 tracks that showcase the full spectrum of SUEL's musical prowess. It's a sonic voyage through eerie and bleak atmospheres, accompanied by moments of relentless brutality, mysterious chants, and haunting screams.
Lyrical Concept:
SUEL delves into the depths of human obsession with knowledge, framed within the context of Alchemy, an ancestral precursor to science. The use of alchemy, whether driven by ignorance or intent, parallels the use of poison, not as a remedy but as a means of intoxication, control, or, in its darkest form, as a harbinger of death.
The album's lyrics revolve around two intertwined themes that underpin all 8 songs:
Alchemy: Explored through the lens of historical figures and events, highlighting the development and utilization of poisons throughout human history.
"Spiritual Poisoning": Examined through instances of religious indoctrination, charlatanism, spiritual manipulation, and totalitarian ideologies. It is portrayed as the antagonist of the true self, an insidious curse persisting across time.
"Venomous Curse" is now available on multiple formats, including limited blue vinyl, regular black vinyl, digipack CD, and cassette tape, courtesy of Vendetta Records.
As SUEL embarks on this enigmatic journey, brace yourself for an immersion into the dark and ominous realms of black metal's essence. "Venomous Curse" beckons, inviting you to explore its cryptic depths.
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DORTMUND
DEATHFEST,
the ultimate celebration of death metal, is thrilled to announce the second
wave of bands set to unleash sonic devastation at its 2024 edition. Mark your
calendars for August 2nd and 3rd as the Junkyard Club in Dortmund transforms
into a relentless sonic battleground.NEW BANDS ADDED:
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - Hailing from the USA
TERRORIZER - Representing the USA
CRYPTOPSY (Blasphemy Made Flesh special Set) - All the way from Canada
MASSACRE - Proudly from the USA
NECROTTED - Bringing the brutality from Germany
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT - Unleashing chaos from France
VOICE OF RUIN - Making their mark from Switzerland
This fierce lineup joins an already formidable list of bands, making Dortmund Deathfest 2024 an unmissable event for metalheads around the world.
FULL LINEUP:
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
TERRORIZER
VADER (special "Black to the Blind" set)
MISERY INDEX
CRYPTOPSY (special "Blasphemy Made Flesh" Set)
MEMORIAM
MASSACRE
INCANTATION
SKELETAL REMAINS
NECROTTED
JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE
BRUTAL SPHINCTER
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT
MONOCHROMATIC BLACK
VOICE OF RUIN
Secure your spot at this monumental event by grabbing your tickets now for just €89, plus resale fees, available at https://www.deinetickets.de/shop/dd23b/de/start/
Due to the overwhelming response, we encourage festivalgoers to act swiftly and secure their tickets to join the mayhem.
About Dortmund Deathfest:
Dortmund Deathfest is a sacred ground for metalheads, dedicated to the dark and powerful sounds of death metal and its subgenres. Committed to delivering unparalleled performances from both legendary acts and emerging artists, the festival has solidified its place as a must-attend event for metal enthusiasts worldwide.
"We believe in curating an atmosphere that resonates with the passion and intensity of death metal," says festival co-organizer Lukas Swiaczny. "This lineup, encompassing both legendary acts and rising stars, is designed to satiate the cravings of the most discerning metal connoisseurs."
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According to the band, “Devourer” is “one of the darker and relentless songs” on the album, focused on “the atrocities of human kind and its reckoning.” And this fits into the broader dark and grim themes of the album, which the band describes in the following way:
“The gate is passed, upon us is a bleak, raging sea. Tidal waves crushing ashore, out of desperation evolves anger and frustration.
Time, as a construct, imprisons its architects.
Suffocating
In The Current Of Time takes us from a dark and devouring realm, to staring the
devourer into its cold, dead eyes.Lead by fierce and unforgiving melodies, we are marching into our own decay. Lead by the pounding of drums we indulge ourselves in the cloak of false promises.”
The quintet from the German capital Berlin has been around since 2017. After the debut "Antagonist" and their first album for LIFEFORCE RECORDS, "The Obsidian Gate" (2021), "Suffocating In The Current Of Time" showcases a further intensification of the band's dense and intense black metal. PRAISE THE PLAGUE are modern representatives of their guild and not purists. There are also ominous echoes of doom and sludge as well as atmospheric post-metal. It is no coincidence that the Berliners' third album remains instrumental for longer passages. This increases the impact of the furious tempo sections with their nagged vocals.
Track List:
01. Veil of Tyrants
02. The Tide
03. Astray From Light
04. A Serpent’s Tongue
05. Devourer
06. Throne of Decay
"Suffocating In The Current Of Time" is full of emotion. Not all of them are purely negative and depressing. Nevertheless, PRAISE THE PLAGUE's playing will be perceived above all as oppressive and hopeless. Given their band name, who can blame them? The musicians pursue relentless catharsis.
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NEWS 3.12.2023
Bevor ihr morgen wieder mit dem ganzen alltäglichen Wahnsinn
startet ,gibt es hier noch einmal nen bissel was an wirklich heftiger Mucke ,
welche euch vielleicht helfen wird ,die Arbeitswoche einigermaßen gut gelaunt
zu überstehen .
NEWS 2.12.2023
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 05.01.2024
NARBELETH stehen seit ihrer Gründung für Black Metal – nicht für mehr und erst recht nicht für weniger. Die kubanische Band, die vor einigen Jahren nach Spanien übersiedelte, wird am 05. Januar 2024 ihr sechstes Album veröffentlichen. Die Erwartungshaltung ist dabei klar und wird vollauf erfüllt:
Black Metal, der in Sachen Sound tief in den 90ern verwurzelt ist. Das Album atmet den Spirit aus jenen Tagen, als sich in Skandinavien eine neue Form extremer Musik den Weg ans Licht bahnte.
NARBELETH setzen dabei weder auf Kompromisse noch auf Schnickschnack, sondern lassen ihre ganze Klasse für sich sprechen.
Wie der Vorgänger „Svmma Cvm Nox Arcana“ erforscht das kommende Album die Notwendigkeit des Menschen, mit seiner ursprünglichen Essenz und den dunkleren Elemente der Natur verbunden zu sein.
Das Album wurde in den legendären Moontower Studios in Barcelona, Spanien, aufgenommen, und vom talentierten Javi Félez im August 2023 gemixt und gemastert!
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Das Warten auf Folk-Metal-Musiker HULKOFFS kommendes Album hat bald ein Ende, denn „HERSIR“ wird am 15. Dezember veröffentlicht. Doch vorab gibt es nun schon die erste offizielle Single: „DRAGON TATTOO“.
Mit einer Prise skandinavischer Melancholie, alten Instrumenten und akustischen Geigen bietet „Hersir“ eine Mischung aus rockigem, erdigem, melodischem und wütendem Folk-Metal - eine Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit, begleitet von vertrauten und alten nordischen Klängen.
Der Sound von HULKOFF ist eine nahtlose Verschmelzung von Melodie und Aggression, geschmiedet, um mit den alten Echos des Nordens zu harmonieren. Seine Texte sind ein Tor in die ferne Vergangenheit der Skythen, der Goten, der Kelten, der Finnen und der späteren Norweger, deren Einflüsse sich in HULKOFFs reichem Repertoire widerspiegeln.
Die Verbundenheit zu seinem kulturellen Erbe findet in „Dragon Tattoo“ besonderen Ausdruck und lässt daher bereits hoffnungsvoll auf den Release des vierten Albums warten.
The new album from US black metal pioneers DEMONCY is out now on Dark Descent Records.
BLACK STAR GNOSIS is the band's first album in 11 years and is now available on CD, digital, cassette, and vinyl formats. Stream and order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-star-gnosis
After more than eleven years since the release of Enthroned Is the Night, the legendary beast of DEMONCY rears its ugly head once more – in league with Dark Descent Records – and perhaps at the top of its malevolent powers. Led by illustrious founder Ixithra, their upcoming fifth album Black Star Gnosis is a true testament to constancy and vision in the name of evil.
With this new offering, DEMONCY delivers the record most sonically akin to 1999’s Joined in Darkness since the turn of the century. The primitive reverb-laden production seamlessly complements the songcraft of unfathomable darkness, resulting in an inimitable hellish soundscape unique to DEMONCY alone. The crushing compositions are accompanied by a commanding subterranean bass frequency, as well as Ixithra’s uniquely coarse vocal performances - which also bear a striking resemblance to the second album.
Black Star Gnosis was recorded and mixed by VJS at Dirge Forge. The album was mastered by Jeremie Bezier at Blackout Bruxhell. Art and design for Black Star Gnosis by Ixithra.
Tracklist:1. Across the Setian Planes
2. Ipsissimus of Shadows
3. Black Star Gnosis
4. Cosmic Curse Invocation
5. Syzygy of Unholy Trinity
6. De Mysterium Noctis
7. Performing the Ceremonies of Tragedy
8. Cosmic Curse Expulsion
9. Occultation of Typhon
Having formed in 1989, DEMONCY is among the eldest US black metal bands in existence.
Demoncy is:
Ixithra - Satanic Psalms & Sempiternal Malice
VJS - Typhonian Strings & Titan Skins
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Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_gCrNVlYRo
Echoes of the Future is out now on Black Lion Records Order the album at https://aeolianblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-the-future
Find Echoes of the Future on streaming platforms at https://snd.click/echoesofthefuture
Echoes of the Future closes a trilogy that began with The Silent Witness, which explored the greatness and resilience of nature and the danger to which we submit its fragile balance, and the band's second release The Negationist, developed in a present-day in which we refuse to see how the human being has affected and threatened that balance.
On Echoes of the Future AEOLIAN embarks on a journey through the next centuries and puts us in the shoes of our counterparts from a not-so-distant future who will guide us on a journey through the difficulties and great dilemmas of humanity to survive on an increasingly inhospitable planet.
Echoes of the Future was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound studio.
Tracklist:1 – Hominis Obscura
2 – Dreams or Reality
3 – The Miracle
4 – Her Grief
5 – Like a Blackened Sun
6 – Into the Flames
7 – Lords of Greed
8 – Echoes of the Future
9 – Chronicles of the Fall
AEOLIAN is:
Dani Pérez - Vocals
Raúl Morán - Guitars & Trombones
Gabi Escalas - Guitars
Leoben Conoy - Bass
Pedro Martínez - Drums
Guests musicians:
Piano on "Her Grief" by Valentín Moldovan
Trumpets on "Echoes of the Future" by Jaume Blàzquez Bonnín
Speakers on Wastelands by Lea Tasala, Justus Toivonen, Katharina Suckfüll and Tony Christopher Martinson
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Romuvos
are a folk metal band with a strong focus on Baltic culture and traditions.
Their name and mission are deeply rooted in reviving the ancient practices and
pagan traditions of the Baltic people before their Christianization. Romuvos
was formed back in 2014, as a one-man band, by Velnias, who serves as lead
vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist. After the release of their debut album
“Romuvan Dainas”, the band expanded by recruiting friends from the metal scene
to become a full-fledged group. Romuvos has taken their music to the stage,
performing live for their fans, incorporating traditional style and create an
immersive experience for their audience. With three albums already released and
a fourth on named “Spirits” the way, combining clean vocals, distorted riffs,
and traditional instruments with lyrics in English, Lithuanian, and old
Prussian languages. The band’s emphasis on ritualistic songs, ambience, and
traditional folklore, their music delves into spiritual and historical aspects
of Baltic culture. This offers the listener a deeper connection to the roots of
these traditions and nature.Fans of Folk Metal and those interested in Baltic history and traditions are sure to find their music both intriguing and captivating. For those who think Wardruna or Heiling is cool for just 3 songs, because ieach song is more or less the same Romuvos will be a huge surprise. The perfect blend of Folk and Metal, you need to hear it to believe it, the feeling is there, it is real. It is Dark.
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Hello!
I am Denis, from Israel-based one man project DIE ENTWEIHUNG,
started in 2007 as the raw black metal project, since 2015 it moved to the
direction of Blackened Heavy Metal. In December, 15, 2023 my second album "HYPNOTIC
DREAMS", that originally was recorded and released in 2008
on cdr, was re-released on CD and cassettes by young labels Inverted Chalice
Prods (USA) and Bál Records (Hungary) respectively, with new mastering and
artwork.The album's style can be described as raw melodic mid-tempo Black Metal, with strong Filosofem (Burzum) album's style influence.
Here's the lyric video for one of the tracks: https://youtu.be/RY2PF3iMieY?si=FBr-jhBVtin9X4NO
If you'd need something else, don't hesitate to ask. Thank you in advance for your attention. I'd be grateful for any kind of feedback!
Best regards,Denis / Die Entweihung
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Features brand new interviews with Necromantia, Arcturus, Immortal, Agalloch,
Destruction, Mystifier, and Winterfylleth plus extended interviews with Rotting
Christ, Behemoth, Sigh, Mayhem and many more“The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition” consists of 140,000 words of new content, 23 new chapters with over 70 new interviews and improved cover art and design, plus hard covers and rewritten and updated original chapters.
Exclusive excerpts now available to read via The Quietus (British black metal) and Rock Hard Greece (Greek black metal - in Greek)
The book release marks 10 years of Cult Never Dies
UK-based publishing house Cult Never Dies marks its 10th anniversary with the release of Dayal Patterson’s “Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult - The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition”.
Demand for the new book has exceeded expectations and all of the 2023 delivery from the factory is now pre-sold. Cult Never Dies will be receiving the rest of the order in early 2024 and is available for pre-order for delivery in January or February (more information to be confirmed via Cult Never Dies channels). The pre-order price of £35 remains and will increase after January/February.
For those looking for a copy of the book more urgently, it is currently available from Van Records, Darkness Shall Rise, Napalm Records, Black City Records, Consouling, Katakomben, Vrijheid Records (China), as well as the likes of Amazon and Waterstones.
A limited number of the Decibel version is now also available to order via Cult Never Dies.
With the original version of the book no longer available in print, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult is hailed as the most acclaimed book on the history of black metal, and the only one endorsed by those involved in creating the genre.
The book is approximately 340,000 words long, including 140,000 words of new content, 23 new chapters and 50 extended and updated chapters. This includes over 150 exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre, including: Venom, Mercyful Fate, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Blasphemy, Darkthrone, Behemoth, Rotting Christ, Mayhem and many more. The author also included over 70 brand new or previously unpublished interviews with the likes of Necromantia, Arcturus, Immortal, Agalloch, Destruction, Mystifier, Profanatica and Winterfylleth.
Evolution of the Cult also has hugely improved cover art and layout by longtime Cult Never Dies artist David Thiérrée (Behemoth, Gorgoroth, Mortiis), and will include 650 images, many previously unseen, including an 80-page colour/gloss photo gallery.
Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir commended the book: “You don’t have to read between the lines anymore ‘cause it’s all there, straight from the source.” At the same time, Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ praised it as “a valuable educational piece of dark writing.”
Ryan Förster of Blasphemy/Conqueror added: “Finally a book that covers black metal in a well-informed manner and gives credit where it’s due. This is by far the best book I’ve read on black metal and I can recommend this to anyone that is interested in a good read on our diverse genre.”
The Watcher of Fen said: “Free from sensationalist hyperbole and with a dizzying array of detail, anecdotes, photographs and contextualisation of the landmark artists within the genre - all delivered with Dayal’s fluid prose and dry wit. A huge undertaking that oozes passion, the definitive book on the black metal genre.”
The Magus of Necromantia fame said: “A testament for future generations, compiled with sincerity of effort and high-class aesthetics.”
Dayal Patterson, book author, Cult Never Dies owner and longtime music journalist, said: “I cannot express how good it feels now that Cult Never Dies finally owns the rights to this book and are able to release it – along with Decibel in the US - in this massively improved form. The limitations placed on the original in terms of word count meant that so many chapters and parts I originally envisioned simply couldn’t be included or were not even worth completing due to a lack of space. What turned into a fairly straightforward restoration job led to about a year of 14-hour days, not only overhauling the existing chapters and layout (something we had always been unhappy with) of the book, but doing a huge number of new interviews and working with a wealth of new bands and artists. Finally, there are proper chapters celebrating bands such as Vinterland, Satyricon, Immortal, Arcturus, Mystifier and Profanatica, as well as greater explorations of black metal in Brazil, the US, the UK, Sweden, Greece, and, of course, Norway.”
Bands featured include:
VENOM • MERCYFUL FATE • BATHORY • HELLHAMMER • CELTIC FROST • SODOM • DESTRUCTION • SEPULTURA • VULCANO • HOLOCAUSTO • MYSTIFIER • BLASPHEMY • SAMAEL • ROTTING CHRIST • NECROMANTIA • DEVISER • TORMENTOR • MASTER’S HAMMER • VON • MAYHEM • THORNS • DARKTHRONE • BURZUM • IMMORTAL • EMPEROR • GEHENNA • GORGOROTH • TRELLDOM • BEHERIT • IMPALED NAZARENE • CRADLE OF FILTH • DIMMU BORGIR • LES LEGIONS NOIRE • MARDUK • DISSECTION • VINTERLAND • THE BLACK • WATAIN • SHINING • STRID • FORGOTTEN WOODS • BETHLEHEM • SILENCER • FORGOTTEN TOMB • LIFELOVER • GRAVELAND • INFERNUM • BEHEMOTH • HADES • HELHEIM • ISENGARD/STORM • KAMPFAR • WINDIR • PRIMORDIAL • OCTOBER FALLS • ENSLAVED • SATYRICON • ULVER • MORTEM • ARCTURUS • FLEURETY • IN THE WOODS… • MANES • VED BUENS ENDE • DØDHEIMSGARD • SIGH • DEATHSPELL OMEGA • MYSTICUM • ABORYM • BLACKLODGE • BLACK WITCHERY • HECATE ENTHRONED • WINTERFYLLETH • FEN • AGALLOCH • ABSU • PROFANATICA and more
For a full list of the 150 interviewees, visit https://www.cultneverdies.com/books/black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult
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Guten
Tag,it was a bit quiet on all LYCANTHROPIC CHANTS channels the
past weeks or nearly months. Two mini-tours of four days eachs with REPULSIVE
FEAST and the CRYPTIC BROOD + SEPULCHRAL CURSE „Decade Of
Obnoxious Curses“ Euopean tour plus the Sick Feast 2023 caught all attention.
But it was absolutely worth it. Thanks to everyone who came to see one of the
shows, supported (all) the bands, bought merch – this means a lot. Sick Feast
2023 was awesome and the reason for that are all the people attending plus the
great crew helping to run the event. Thank you all! Thank you!!!All performances from Sick Feast 2023 have been filmed with multiple cameras and will be online on YouTube soon. Some have already been uploaded. These and the remaining ones will be streaming on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/LycanthropicTube
There will be one more show (presented by us) taking place at our beloved venue s.v. Jugendhaus Ost. The punk band HATEHUG is playing its farewell tour with one stop in Wolfsburg.
So. This was the last Lycanthropic Chants newsletter for 2023. It’s the end of the year, perfect time to check your record shelves and if you miss something, maybe you can find it here: https://www.cultneverdies.com/books/black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult
To make it easier for you, use the coupon code END2023 at the checkout and get 12% discount on all items in your shopping basket :-) copy & paste: END2023
I hope you will find some rest to end the year smoothly so you can move into 2024 with refreshed energy!
Shitface & Lycanthropic Chants präsentieren am Donnerstag, den 7. Dezember 2023 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
HATEHUG (D-Beat / Hardcore Punk / GER, Berlin)
GEWALTBEREIT (Raw Punk / GER, Leipzig)
CLEAN TORTURE (Powerviolence / GER, Braunschweig)
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REPULSIVE FEAST UPDATE
One last show with REPULSIVE FEAST will take place in Rostock at JAZ. After that show there will be a recording session so there will be new musick in 2024!
2023.12.08, GER/Rostock @ JAZ www.repulsive-feast.de/
CRYPTIC BROOD UPDATE
This is a big one: CRYPTIC BROOD is confirmed to play the Obscene Extreme Festival 2024. It’s the 25th anniversary of the festival and there are already awesome further bands announced. Full list of bands available on this page: https://obsceneextreme.cz/en/bands/actual
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The footage was shot during the band's recent performance at the Lawrence, Kansas date of the Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour, headlined by SUFFOCATION and INCANTATION.
Check out "The Reaping" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX4OdeayEgk
Watch "Malice Unbound" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_2qYEOcf5k
UNMERCIFUL is currently working on material for the follow-up to 2020's Wrath Encompassed. The band is expected to hit the studio soon and is targeting a 2024 release for the new album.
Wrath Encompassed is out on Willowtip Records and available at:
https://bit.ly/unmerciful-wrathwt
https://bit.ly/unmerciful-wrathbc
Watch
the video for "Wrath Encompassed" at https://youtu.be/TaWqd3DMLL0"For my money this album is going to be one of the hardest death metal albums to top all year. Unmerciful has checked off all of the boxes of what brutal technical death metal can sound like when musicians are committed to the craft. The efforts of all on this are top-notch and if I was to be asked which album is a must-listen in 2020 this one is it. It does not get much heavier or intense as this. Highly recommended." - Teeth of the Divine
UNMERCIFUL is:
Clinton Appelhanz - Guitars/ Vocals
Jeremy Turner - Guitars/ Vocals
Trynt Kelly - Drums
Joshua Riley- Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
www.facebook.com/officialunmerciful
"This cerebral grind, delivered with a spine-rupturing fervor, incorporates a myriad of influences, making it challenging to pinpoint album highlights"
WALKING CORPSE – “OUR HANDS, YOUR THROAT”
For
fans of: Rotten
Sound, Fuck the Facts, Bathtub Shitter, Terra Builder, Spurn, Antigama, ErniaIt's not too often that you come across a grindcore album that gives you the kind of thrilling intensity that you've come to expect from this style of music and at the same time there's unpredictability in the writing which keeps you hooked. Walking Corpse from Sweden are able to do just this - step on the accelerator till your hair starts to tear off, deviate from the path abruptly, and before you know it, jump back on the track with increased neck-snapping speed. There's a twisted, dissonant edge to the music here as it rampages with abandon, borrowing elements of death metal and even a bit of sludge, and throws everything at you faster than you can flinch. And between all of that, they unfailingly slip in an earth-shattering breakdown or two, just to make sure that you aren't sitting for too long. This is cerebral grind delivered with spine-rupturing mayhem. And with every song vying to offer something remarkable, it's difficult to keep track of the album's highlights or your injuries. With their aggressive and innovative approach, Walking Corpse have achieved the elusive balance of providing variations to break monotony and even predictability without compromising on the pure blistering, cathartic expression of grindcore; the album remains enjoyable and thoroughly engaging. It's as close to a perfect grind album as it gets in these times.
Line up:
Henrik Blomqvist - Vocals
Fredrik Rojas - Guitars & Bass
Magnus Dahlin - Drums & Bass
Artwork by CVSPE (71TonMan)
Track listing:
1. Dreamflesh Navigator
2. Born in Hell
3. Our Hands, Your Throat
4. The Wheel
5. Brainworm
6. Falling Through A World of Wounds
7. Malediction
8. The Last Laugh
9. Nothing Grows Here
10. Forever Sleep
11. Eye of an Angry God
Official release date - December 1st, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/WalkingcorpseGbg
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Special edition cassettes to include Woe J. Reaper’s first demo "Necromanzee" & unreleased material from 1992-1998
Order yours now via Furze https://furze.bandcamp.com/track/foresee-his-infernal-rites
and https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoKomSHe1dY8mPt7yytcMjri9AJX2QGlxwL7zwvD9V-SwYjA/viewform
Furze to release new album in early 2024
Norwegian black psych metal act Furze and the sole member behind the
project, Woe J. Reaper, is celebrating Furze and Woe J Reaper’s 25th
anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set
via Devoted Art Propaganda. The box set includes the original Woe J. Reaper “Necromanzee” demo from 1998 on one tape, while the second tape consists of unreleased material from 1992-1998. Limited to only 100 copies, it comes in two cassettes with two separate artworks in a common box. First tape comes with the original 1998 demo art. The other comes with a newly assembled 1992-1998 "Drinking the Blood of Metal" artwork with unseen photos and extensive liner notes describing that period of Furze’s history and the local scene. It will not be available on streaming services.
Woe J. Reaper said:
“For the 25th Anniversary Woe J. Reaper has dug deep into the archives and hereby presents you a gift not only with the original NECROMANZEE demo and cover artwork, but also a whole album's length bonus tape (!) with material taped down between the prehistorical Woe J. Reaper days in 1992 up to 1998. Basically a rare as fuck, no, first-ever, possibility to hear things stretching this far back. For info: None of this bonus material was presented on the HIDDEN HITS Vol.1 comp LP box back in 2013. This material will be unique and not on Spotify etc.”
In early 2024, Woe J. Reaper will also release a new full-length album, “Caw Entrance” under the Furze name via Devoted Art Propaganda. A new track “Foresee His Infernal Rites” can be streamed now via Spotify and Bandcamp. Further information to come soon.
Furze was established in 1998 in Trondheim, Norway out of the dust of the Woe J. Reaper project. Under the Furze name, seven full-length albums were released: Trident Autocrat (2000, Apocalyptic Empire Records), Necromanzee Cogent (2003, Apocalyptic Empire Records), UTD (2007, Candlelight Records), Reaper Subconscious Guide (2010, Agonia Records), Psych Minus Space Control (2012, Fysisk Format), Baphomet Wade (2015, Freshtea) and The Presence… (2018, Polytriad Fingerprints). On top of that Furze/Woe J. Reaper’s discography also consists of multiple demos, EPs and compilations. The early demos were released in a time in the pre-2000s when there was little originality in black/old school metal – Furze is probably Norway's (or the underground in general) most influential music to arrive in the late 1990s/2000 when talking about black metal newcomers. Fenriz of Darkthrone fame praised Furze and even featured it as his “band of the week” and played tracks on his Fenriz Radio.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
https://d-a-p.org/
ASHES OF PERISHING is set to release their debut EP later in 2024 - The first single WASTE OF LIFE out now! Forever cursed – a dark path through hate and self-destruction towards forgiveness
Ashes of Perishing, a Helsinki-based modern metalcore group released the single “Waste of Life” along with a music video. The single is taken from their upcoming debut EP “FRVR / CRSD”. The EP is releasing February 29th, 2024, through Inverse Records.
Watch Waste of Life music video: https://youtu.be/JFQ18D6Od_M
The band comments:
“Waste of Life is an intensive experience, a journey to humanity and its dark side. Words and deeds of others are like knives and the wounds they leave behind fester without treatment.”
Listen Waste of Life single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/aop-waste
Line-up:
Petteri Ylitalo –Vocals
Valtteri Limnell – Guitar & backing vocals
Joonas Makkonen – Guitar & backing vocals
Philipp Kashin – Bass
Olli Laine – Drums
https://ashesofperishing.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ashesofperishing
SAĦĦAR – “L-IMLEJKA”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: December 8, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Malta
Tracklist:
L-Imlejka
Line-up:
Marton 'Saħħar' Saliba - Everything
Recording Info: All instrumentals, vocals, programming, mixing, mastering, and artwork design done by Marton 'Saħħar' Saliba at TerrierSound Studio, Ħamrun, Malta
"L-Imlejka," pronounced 'Imleyka,' is a single by Maltese black metal artist Saħħar. This track delves into the lore of the Maltese Archipelago, exploring the story of an obscure mythological character known as the 'Little/Young Queen' of the new year. The song narrates the journey of an old mage who seeks out this enigmatic figure deep within the earth, offering her a Narcissus Flower—a customary gesture—and in return, he receives the gift of arcane knowledge. The track is a lyrical exploration into this lesser-known myth, crafted in a rare language and set to the backdrop of haunting mid-tempo black metal. It forms part of a larger concept album that further explores this theme. Saħħar, responsible for all aspects of the single including instrumentals, vocals, programming, mixing, mastering, and artwork design, has created this piece at TerrierSound Studio, which he owns and operates. "L-Imlejka" is an intriguing offering for fans of the genre, particularly those who appreciate bands like Inquisition.
https://www.youtube.com/@SahharBM
https://sahhar.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sahharbm
For fans of : Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Formed in Oslo in 2018 AD, the band has three releases under their belts: Iron Cast (single 2018), Sovereign (demo, 2019), and Neurotic (EP, 2020). Three years in the making, the time has finally come to complete the set with debut album Altered Realities. The album stands out as a monstrous masterwork of old-school extreme metal ecstasy.
Check out the album's opening track "Altered Reality" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yleSfZ4DPUM
“Altered Realities is a product of an ever-evolving journey we have taken as a band, from our start in 2018 and culminating in the album’s recording in early 2022,” reflects lead guitarist Tommy Jacobsen. He is joined in the band by former Nocturnal Breed band-mate Vidar Fineidet (guitar), alongside drummer Cato Syversrud, and bassist/vocalist Gravskjender.
“We strive to push ourselves, both in terms of speed and technicality, whilst still keeping a groove and dynamic. Our approach to death/thrash is an interplay between fast-paced aggression and a slower, more groove-oriented feel. The lyrical themes of the album mirror events and unrest that happened during the time of writing and is in itself a journey.”
Altered Realities will be out on January 19, 2024, on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.
Tracklist:1. Altered Reality
2. Futile Dreams
3. Nebular Waves
4. Counter Tech
5. The Enigma of Intelligence
6. Synthetic Life
7. Absence of Unity
Sovereign is:
Vidar Fineidet - Rhythm Guitars
Cato Syversrud - Drums
Tommy Jacobsen - Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Simen Roher Grong - Bass/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/sovereignnorway
Watch the "Blood Red Sand" Video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkWYoTMLBno.
URAL, a crossover and old-school thrash metal ensemble, originated in 2010 and has been conquering the metal scene ever since. Their journey began with a self-titled demo in 2011, followed by the explosive "Wasteland" EP in 2013. The band solidified their reputation with two full-length albums, "Party With the Wolves" (2016) and "Just for Fun" (2019). In 2022, they released the electrifying "Cyber Requiem" EP, recorded at the prestigious Mk2 Recording Studio in Ivrea under the guidance of the renowned Davide "BrutalDave" Billia (known for his work with Antropofagus, Beheaded, Hour of Penance). The EP was further enhanced by the cover artwork crafted by the esteemed artist Luca SoloMacello.
The summer of 2023 witnessed URAL's triumphant return with their third full-length album, "Psychoverse," recorded at the same studios as their previous EP and adorned with artwork by Luca SoloMacello. The band's exceptional work on "Psychoverse" caught the attention of Xtreem Music, leading to a partnership for worldwide promotion and distribution of the album.
URAL's music channels the spirit of '80s Bay Area thrash metal, blending lunatic Voivod-like guitar riffs with crossover vibes. Their sound is a testament to the New Wave of Old School Thrash Metal, and they stand tall among the genre's young guns.
Metalheads, get ready to party with the wolves!
Tracklist
:Drag me to the Wolves
Heritage
Nightmare
Blood Red Sand
Fall of the One World
Uncanny Valley
Carousel of Hell
66.6 F.M.
"Psychoverse" was officially released on October 10, 2023, through Xtreem Music in both CD and digital formats.
Listen to URAL's Previous Advance Singles:
"Serpentine https://youtu.be/nntf04W0C9A
"Tales from the Wasteland (Visualizer) https://youtu.be/Tu2His79ay0
"Tales from the Wasteland (Video-Clip) https://youtu.be/gOvcHkRrECc
"Full Album https://youtu.be/Yywgv8Kuhxk
For the latest updates and news, visit URAL's official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/uralwolfteam
Label: 98RecordsRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
ANCIENT WARGOD'S iconic album, "WHEN DARKNESS RISES...," originally released on CD in 1997, is set to make a triumphant return in a special vinyl re-issue. This exclusive release, brought to you by 98Records, is scheduled for November 24, 2023, marking the 26th anniversary of this monumental album.
The chosen track, "In the Shades of Hell," will be presented as a captivating lyric video that perfectly complements the vinyl re-issue. The video features live recordings of the band from various concerts spanning the years 1996 to 1998, providing a thrilling glimpse into Ancient Wargod's electrifying live performances. The video's meticulous editing and production are the work of the talented Volume Agency (www.volumeagency.net).
Get your hands on the exclusive vinyl re-issue by visiting Ancient Wargod's Bandcamp page. Choose from the 250 black and 250 turquoise vinyl editions, or opt for the Die Hard Collectors Edition, which includes the original CD of the long out-of-print album from 1997, among other exciting extras.
Ancient Wargod's "When Darkness Rises..." remains a timeless masterpiece in the world of metal, and this vinyl re-issue is a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors alike.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
Hailing from Germany, the land ever brimming with ancient thrash metals, BOUNDLESS CHAOS was begotten in the year of 2017 when M.F., P.K, T.B., and M.J. heaved bloody deathrash straight up from the ashes of hellfire. With a brutal barrage of drums, slashing guitars, and throbbing bass-lines, they unapologetically worship the sound of the old. In 2019, E.M. completed the force. Now whole, BOUNDLESS CHAOS have been spitting the hellish gospel of chaos, upheaval, fire, and antifascism across an EP in 2020 and then two splits in 2020 – one with Idle Ruin, the second with fellow Germans Reign in Blood.
Still, the best was yet to come, and it’s now arrived in BOUNDLESS CHAOS’ debut album, Sinister Upheaval. Aptly titled, Sinister Upheaval is a ravaging onslaught of deathened thrash built upon a blazing foundation of early Dark Angel, Possessed, Texas’ Devastation, Sepultura’s Schizophrenia, and of course, Sodom’s Persecution Mania (and even Agent Orange!). Here, BOUNDLESS CHAOS stick to their tried ‘n’ true formula, but simply maximize the muscle and tighten the execution; when graced with a well-rounded (yet requisitely dirty) production, the result is nothing short of powerful. And adding to the CHAOS is Malte Gericke (Sijjin, ex-Necros Christos), who does guest vocals on “Guillotine.” No gimmicks, no modernity, no non-metal influences – just straightforward & straight-ahead THRASH METAL from the unholy years of 1986 and ’87, torched to a crisp, and set to conflagrate YOU!
Line-up:P.K. - Bass
M.F. - Drums
M.J. - Guitars
T.B. - Guitars
E.M. - Vocals
From Reichenbach, Germany
Artwork: E.M.
Release date: December 19th January 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on white vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and two patches.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
And, since ALFAHANNE is well known for being able to attract some very big names to appear both on studio albums and on stage, "Vår tid är nu" carries on that fine tradition, with Nattefrost (CARPATHIAN FOREST) and Doedsadmiral (NORDJEVEL) contributing their first ever guest vocals with the band, whilst Spellgoth (HORNA) and Nattfursth (SORHIN) make a welcome return.
With ALFAHANNE's many fans chomping at the bit to see what their irrepressible heroes have got is store for them, Dark Essence Records have today released a none-too-gentle introduction in the form of a single and video for the track "Alfa Omega" which features Nattefrost himself.
"Alfa Omega" is available to download or stream on a variety of services at :
https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Alfahanne_AlfaOmega
https://youtu.be/xcz3w7bZOO4
ALFAHANNE had this to say about the single and the album:
Today we're dropping the first bomb from our upcoming album: "Vår tid är nu" (“Our time is now”) in the form of the single “Alfa Omega”. This was actually the first song that we wrote for the album, and is the foundation of the rest to come. It’s an up-tempo punk/metal song that includes the classic Alfa guitar melodies and features Nattefrost's unmistakable vocals.
As to the album itself, "Our time is now" - this is the beginning of the end.
Set for release on February 9th 2024, and exactly ten years since the release of the band's debut full-length, "Vår tid är nu" is ALFAHANNE's heaviest album to date. Filled with the band's trademark catchy melodies and punk attitude, "Vår tid är nu" has an underlying bleak atmosphere that is reminiscent of both the 80s and the early days of Black Metal.
With album cover art by Roger Pettersson and photography by Uffe Sandin,
tracklisting on "Vår tid är nu" is as follows:Intro
9:e cirkeln
Eremiten (Feat. Doedsadmiral)
Elden har vaknat
Alfa omega (Feat. Nattefrost)
Wolfman
När allt faller-Kaiken Kaatuessa
(Feat. Spellgoth)
213
Vår tid är nu (Feat. Nattfursth)
Outro
"Vår tid är nu" will be available in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Swamp Green Vinyl formats and can be pre-ordered now from:
https://alfahanne.bandcamp.com/album/v-r-tid-r-nu
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
Since bursting onto the scene in 2010 ALFAHANNE has, as previously mentioned, shared both the studio and the stage with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of Scandinavian Extreme Metal and includes Hoest (TAAKE), V'gandr (HELHEIM), Dolk (KAMPFAR), Erlend Hjelvik (KVELERTAK), Spellgoth (HORNA, TURMION KÄTILÖT), Nattfursth (SORHIN), David Lindh (YVONNE and BRODER DANIEL), Sanrabb (GEHENNA) and Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING).
Today's lineup of Pehr Skjoldhammer on guitars and vocals, Fredrik Sööberg on guitars, Jimmy Wiberg on bass, Niklas Åström on drums, and Stefan Eriksson on keyboards and guitars, display a full-on attitude and an exuberance that is infectious. Pair this with an easy going, friendly interaction with the fans (both on and off the stage) and you have a band that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
A video of ALFAHANNE performing the track "Indiehora" from their album “Alfapokalyps”, live at Inferno Festival 2014, and featuring V'gandr of TAAKE & HELHEIM can be seen https://youtu.be/alOrLodpTGg
ALFAHANNE have already been confirmed to appear at 2024's Karmoygeddon Festival to be held in Kopervik, Norway, 2-4 May.
https://www.facebook.com/alfahanneofficial
Nornír's "Skuld," the final piece of their Three Nornes trilogy, melds Norwegian Black Metal with folk elements, exploring themes of life's transience and the world's end. Set to be released on 1st December 2023, it stands as a testament to the band's evolution in Germany's Black Metal scene.
NORNÍR
– “SKULD”
Label: Northern Silence Productions
Release Date: 1st December 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Norwegian Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Lethian: Voices, Guitars, Percussion
Angrist: Guitars, Voices
Matunos: Bass
Farliath: Drums
Tracklist:
Vígr - 01:39
Krigsrop - 04:35
Hel's Postulate - 07:15
Dedicated to the Night - 07:12
Helvegen (Wardruna cover) - 05:52
Galdr - 01:44
Høst, Du Ville Kraft - 06:28
Pest - 06:48
Ere the World Falls - 08:37
Valr - 01:25
Nornír returns with their eagerly awaited second full-length album, "Skuld," marking the conclusion of their Three Nornes trilogy. Drawing inspiration from classic Norwegian Black Metal, the album intertwines raw, melodious sounds with Norwegian Folk elements. This project even features a reimagined cover of Wardruna’s "Helvegen," fitting seamlessly into the album's cohesive narrative. Rooted in Norwegian mythology, "Skuld" represents the future, embracing themes of life's transience and the inevitable decline of the world. Nornír's evolution over nine years has positioned them as a formidable force within Germany's underground Black Metal scene, a growth that's evident in this album, further enriched by their numerous live performances. Crafted during Spring and Summer of 2023, this record bears witness to Nornír's refined songwriting and musicianship.
https://www.facebook.com/NornirMetal
Sanity's EP "Throne" is a symphonic metal work inspired by the Book of Revelation, blending black and death metal with orchestral elements. The EP, recorded at Soundforge Studio, offers an expansive sound with intricate arrangements and diverse vocal styles.
SANITY – “THRONE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 13, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Florian Weishaupt - Vocals
Julius Albe - Guitar
Ludwig Liebsch - Guitar
Silas Gruenitz - Bass
Philipp Weishaupt – Drums
Tracklist:
Throne
"Throne," the first song on Sanity's latest EP "Revelation," is a symphonic metal track inspired by the biblical Book of Revelation. The song melds black and death metal roots with expansive symphonic arrangements, featuring choirs, orchestral instruments, and a diverse vocal range that includes growls, shouts, clean vocals, and power metal highs. The EP, a concept album, depicts the apocalyptic scenes described in the Book of Revelation through five majestic songs. "Throne" showcases varied guitar work, from melodic riffing to quadruple-tracked rhythms, and versatile drumming that includes double bass and progressive metal rhythms. Recorded at Soundforge Studio, "Revelation" was produced by Sanity and Andreas Hilbert, who also handled recording, mixing, and mastering. The EP's sound is characterized by its richness and depth, with over a hundred audio tracks, including numerous vocal and orchestra layers. "Throne" and the entire "Revelation" EP cater to fans of Arcturus, Obtained Enslavement, Throes Of Dawn, and Rhapsody, offering a grand and immersive symphonic metal experience.
Recording Info:
Recorded at Soundforge Studio
Produced by Sanity and Andreas Hilbert
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andreas Hilbert
https://www.sanity.berlin
https://www.facebook.com/sanity.berlin/
In Demoni's "Stupid Jokes for Brutal Folks," blending death/black and brutal death metal, was recorded at Soundlodge and features humor-infused themes. The album showcases the band's unique style and artistic evolution.
IN DEMONI – “STUPID JOKES FOR BRUTAL FOLKS”
Label: Morbid Generation (Jewelcase), In Demoni (Digipack)
Release Date: October 1, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Carsten - Guitars, Pipa
Mathi - Guitars
Steiner Wurmessen - Vocals
Dennis Kosinski - Drums
Benny – Bass
Tracklist:
Tales from the Clit
Dragonballz
Stalker - Texas Danger
The G(a)y-Team
Donutello
Leonardo Dafisty
André and the Stripmunks
Michelgangbangelo
Raffael and Master Sphincter Do Shredder on the Backroom Casting Couch to Preserve Their Creator from Being Part of the Disney Franchise
Boobnanza
In Demoni's album "Stupid Jokes for Brutal Folks," recorded, mixed, and mastered at Soundlodge, presents a unique blend of early death/black metal and later brutal death metal styles. The artwork, created by Andik Godfinger based on the band's description, visually complements the album's themes. The album, featuring a diverse and intense tracklist, showcases the band's evolution and humor-infused approach to metal. A lyric video for the track "Stalker-Texas Danger" was released on August 27, 2023, on "Slamworldwide." The release party for the album was held at Berlin Deathfest on September 30, 2023. In Demoni invites fans to enjoy their distinctively brutal and humorous take on the genre.
Recording Info:
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Soundlodge
Artwork by Andik Godfinger
https://www.youtube.com/@InDemoniofficial
https://www.facebook.com/InDemoni
APOPLEXY – “DESTINY “
Label: HladoHlas
Release Date: November 15, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Atmospheric Death / Doom / Black Metal
Country: Slovakia
Line-up:
Mário Duga - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Pavol Bohac - Rhythm and Acoustic Guitar
Martin Bradac - Bass Guitar
Jakub Kouril - Drums
Guest: Stanley - Keyboard
Guest: Zdeno Klčo - Backing Vocals (track 3)
Tracklist:
Destiny / Labyrinth Without End
In The Carpathian´s Woods
Silent Autumn of Life
Pandora´s Box
Morpheus
Kiss of Death / Gospel of Judas
Soul Lethargy
Mephistofeles
Grain of Dust
Last Caress
After a hiatus of over 20 years, Slovakian band Apoplexy returns with their third album, released on November 15, 2023. The album, a blend of atmospheric death, doom, and black metal, is a tribute to Andrej Kohout, the band's former bassist and founder, who passed away from cancer. The recording process spanned from September 2021 to August 2023 at Studio u Brada in Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia. This comeback album is expected to resonate with fans of Dimmu Borgir, Atrocity, and Old Man´s Child, featuring a blend of intense vocals, lead guitar melodies, and a diverse range of atmospheric elements.
Recording Info:
Recorded between September 2021 and August 2023 at Studio u Brada, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia
https://www.youtube.com/@apoplexy-band
https://www.facebook.com/Apoplexy.sk
French maulers EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT are now streaming their newest album - MADE OF STONE - in its entirety. The stream comes ahead of the album's December 1 release date.
Made of Stone features 12 relentless tracks of hardcore-informed brutal death/slam metal and boasts appearances by members of MISERY INDEX (Jason Netherton), CROWBAR (Kirk Windstein), and BENIGHTED (Julien Truchan).
The band comments on the album and its guest musicians, "We are honored to have Julien, Jason and Kirk as guests on 'Made Of Stone.' We still cannot believe it !! We are absolute fans of their work and their performances definitely enhanced the song they're featured on."
Decibel Magazine was tapped to host the exclusive world premiere of Made of Stone. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/11/27/full-album-stream-embrace-your-punishment-made-of-stone/
Made of Stone is due out December 1 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Tracklisting:
1. Nemesis
2. Aeons Of Fire
3. Unconquered (Feat Jason Netherton from Misery Index)
4. Oppression
5. Above Creation
6. Made Of Stone Part I (Feat Kirk Windstein from Crowbar)
7. Made Of Stone Part II
8. Worthless Hound
9. Minotaur’s Wrath
10. Exterminate The Threat (Feat Julien Truchan from Benighted)
11. Fury Of The Fates
12. The Ones Above Us
Founded in 2009 and hailing from Valenciennes (France) EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT brings groovy elements to the death metal scene while still keeping power and extreme intensity. With years of grinding under their belt, playing more than 200 gigs all over Europe, and the successful release of their album Nameless King, EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT is ready to unleash their new, massive album Made of Stone upon the masses on December 1st, 2023 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT is:
Geoffroy Mansard : Guitar
Clément Dellis : Bass
Clément Rue : Drums
Vivien Rue : Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
https://www.facebook.com/EypEmbraceYourPunishment
Dark Descent Records will release Foreordained on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on December 8. Pre-order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/foreordained
Check out the album's first single, "Infomorph" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCT0CIqUg1c
See PHOBOCOSM live:
Nov 29 - El Paso, TX @ Mona Bar
Nov 30 - Tempe, AZ @ The Beast
Dec 1 - Denver, CO @ Summit (Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest)
Dec 8 - Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
Jan 13 - Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch (Sherbrooke Deathfest)
Foreordained is an amalgamation of everything that came before it. A perfectly balanced fusion of the murky death metal depravity of debut Deprived, blended with the devastating doom of Bringer Of Drought. Remarkably, this was the plan all along: “When we wrote Deprived, we decided that our first three albums would be a trilogy, so Foreordained is the last chapter of that trilogy. We made a conscious effort to pace all three albums in a similar manner since we wanted them to be linked - starting with a slow, crushing doom song and concluding with a long, epic, depressive one. It's not a coincidence,” reveals guitarist Samuel Dufour.
As their genre of choice would suggest, Foreordained's lyrical concepts are about death, as well as the futility of denying one’s inherent mortality. Hence the name of the album; meaning predestined, inevitable… “Since death is unavoidable, the end of all life and of our planet is also unavoidable, so there are apocalyptic themes also. The closer ‘For an Aeon’ is about a possible way the world as we know it could end.”
Wrapped
in artwork by the inimitable Lauri Laaksonen of Desolate Shrine, Convocation,
and Pestilent Hex fame, Foreordained is set to be a 2023 death metal
highlight.
Tracklisting:
1. Premonition
2. Primal Dread
3. Everlasting Void
4. Infomorph
5. Revival
6. For an Aeon
The album was mixed and mastered (as well as partly recorded) by Xavier Berthiaume from Tehom Productions at Studio Tehom.
PHOBOCOSM is:
J.S.G. - Drums
S.D. - Guitars
E.B. - Vocals/Bass
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/Phobocosm
Brutal Records is pleased to announce the signing of Groove Metal artist All This Filth to a worldwide deal.
Tomorrow
Will Be Better
1. It's Never Going To Be Ok
2. Dark Hearts, Dead Minds
3. Still Bleeds My Heart
4. Disconnect
5. No More Rain
6. Breathing Concrete
7. Exploitation
8. Waste My Life
9. Collapsing
10. Skyline
11. Tomorrow Will Be Better?
In conjunction with this thrilling revelation, the band has unleashed a captivating new single, offering fans a tantalizing preview of the sonic journey that lies ahead.
The album "Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is scheduled for a global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records. It stands as a testament to the band's evolution and experimentation, pushing boundaries to new heights.
Their distinctive fusion of genres and influences, coupled with emotionally charged lyrics, assures an auditory experience that is both profound and thought-provoking.
In alignment with this announcement, All This Filth has introduced their latest single, "Breathing Concrete."
Next official music single "Breathing Concrete" which will be released on all digital platforms Friday December 19st along with a music video shot by DarKSpiritPhotography.
Pre-save single: https://orcd.co/brut89654s
This release provides a glimpse into the comprehensive offering awaiting fans. The single not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also underscores their commitment to delivering electrifying and soulful music that resonates across diverse audiences.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" was meticulously crafted from May 2021 to October 2022 at Sumo Studios in Perth, Western Australia. The album's production was overseen by Tristan Sturmer, with Daniel Thabet handling the mixing at Liquid Studios in Dorset, Vermont, USA. Grammy award-winning engineer Alan Douches (known for his work with Cannibal Corpse, Devildriver, Prong) took charge of the mastering at West Side Music in New Windsor, New York, USA.
The album's artwork and layout were expertly crafted by Kat Atkinson at Beautiful Chaos Art and Design.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is set for its global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records, and will be accessible on all digital streaming platforms, digital download, and on CD.
https://brutalrecords.com/
https://allthisfilth.com
https://www.facebook.com/allthisfilth
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present KONTACT’S highly anticipated debut album, FULL CONTACT, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Borne out of metal and bred for the purpose of learning, The Alien (ex-Blackrat) conceived of KONTACT with then-bandmate Sven Nilson (Antichrist [Sweden], ex-Mystik). A surrogate cult of memberz was necessitated by the great dying of 2020AD, during which The Alien was imprisoned in its home continent of “Canada,” where the group yet persistz. Joined by Matt B1257+12Z (Traveler) and Morh Morf Xela (Hrom) on guitarz, as well as a yet-unidentified force “Unknown” (Chieftain) on drumz, KONTACT began broadcasting obscure and ancient signalz throughout the underground, influenced by the mythic teachingz of Manilla Road, Accept, Master’s Hammer, and otherz.
Now finally ready for transmission, Full Contact is KONTACT’s primum opus, a compendium of stellar hymnz meant to hasten the arrival of the world beyond. Bent backwardz yet strangely (or eerily) approachable, Full Contact inhabits a neon-hazed utopia/dystopia where sleaze metal fuses DNA with tech-thrash – where busyness and commerce collide in resplendent sci-fi dayglo. “Weird” and “wild” are merely human wordz to describe KONTACT’s highly idiosyncratic approach, but to them, such loaded terms exist in star-planes far, far from their orbit. Rather, the eight clusters of crushing & collapsing tonez and robot/reptilian vocalz – in other words, eight “songs” – flow with a finesse that seems second nature; hookz are thus immediate, but not always easy. KONTACT make this metal for themselvez, and you listen. You might then take on a transformation: an astral vampire, an emperor of dreams, a bloodchild, a watcher at the edge of time, or simply one into heavy leather. All is possible here, as infinite as the stained-glass synthz percolating across the album. Either way, you WILL feel the force of Full Contact head on…or head off!
Line-up:
The Alien - Bass, Vocals
Unknown - Drums
Matt B1257+12 Z - Guitars
Morh Morf Xela - Guitars
From Calgary, Canada
Artwork: The Alien
Release date: December 19th January 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on ultra clear vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and two patches.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
ŪKANOSE – “ŠIAURUM VĖJUM”
Label: Art of the Night Productions
Release Date: April 14th, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Folk Metal
Country: Lithuania
Line-up:
Linas Petrauskas - Guitars
Laurynas Tamaševičius - Guitars
Jokūbas Giedraitis - Vocals
Margiris Milinis - Bass
Vilius Garba - Drums
Greta Gražulytė – Flute
Tracklist:
Liūdna liūdna - 04:48
Ten už marių - 07:01
1236 - 04:54
Jievaru žydėsiu - 05:17
Iš prūsų žemės - 06:33
Apynėlis - 04:00
Samagonas - 03:39
Leliumoj - 04:40
Plėšikėliai - 03:38
Emerging from Lithuania, a country steeped in pagan history, Ūkanose fuses its profound folklore with the vigor of metal, presenting a distinct Folk Metal resonance. Voiced in an ancient language, their music encapsulates Lithuania's deep ties to its pagan origins. The album "Šiaurum vėjum" unfolds with nine tracks, each echoing the tales and traditions of Lithuania. Delivered in the archaic Lithuanian tongue, the songs stand as pillars to the nation's enduring cultural legacy. While Ūkanose's decade-long presence is often associated with their vibrant live shows, this album is quickly catching the eyes and ears of the international community, beckoning both dedicated Folk Metal fans and those eager to traverse new musical terrains.
https://ukanose.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ukanose/
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: December 08TH 2023
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore/Crossover
For fans of: Cro-Mags | D.R.I. | Sick Of It All | Nuclear Assault
The tension builds with every passing moment, the chains inside twist tighter, biting into my heart and filling my chest with burning blood, desperate for release. And everywhere I turn there’s another scornful glance, another disparaging word, another threat, another challenge; every line I read is infected with lies that drag me closer to the edge. All around me is a seething mass of people who have bought their ticket to ride on this train of deceit, malice and mind rot – but I won’t close my eyes, won’t cover my ears, won’t shut my mouth and let my spirit die. My restraint is fracturing and the dam holding back my hate is about to burst. This is your four minute warning…and it’s more than you deserve.
Swarf Damage are fuelled by the flames of an all-consuming rage, ignited by anger at our broken society. They are driven to distraction by the throat scarring, acidic bile that drips from jagged wounds left by a bitter disappointment in humanity’s imbecilic weakness – and they have transformed the essence of that repressed violence and incendiary frustration into riffs like weapons! Wrapped in the barbed wire defiance of hardcore punk and surfing on the adrenaline infused intensity of thrash metal, the band’s self titled debut album is here to confront, to resist, to tear down the unacceptable and to unleash hell! Songs like the rampaging ‘Four Minute Warning’ and the glorious speedball that is ‘Batten Down The Hatches’ are irresistible summons to the cathartic explosion of the pit! Swarf Damage know that life is hard, but with the full frontal assault of ‘Decayed’ they are demanding that you suck that shit up, roll with the punches and never, ever go down for the count. This album is built upon the indefatigable spirit of crossover, but while its roots stretch back to the ‘80s its electrifying energy and universal voice keep it hitting like a timeless nuclear strike against everything from injustice to stupidity, selfishness to just one bad day too many.
Rising out of the fertile and creative music scene on the Isle Of Man, Swarf Damage are renowned for their devastating live performances - a battering experience that they’ll be bringing to the mainland in early ’24 when they join the legendary Discharge for what is bound to be an unforgettable night at the Boulevard in Wigan. Every drop of that live venom, all that unbridled ferocity and unstoppable force, has been captured on the Swarf Damage album by the engineering, mixing and mastering skills of Simon Harvey of Aeons. Meanwhile the grit and attitude that define Swarf Damage’s identity are perfectly encapsulated in the brilliant artwork that adorns the album cover, courtesy of Manx artist, Anna Clucas. Available on CD and digital formats from December 8th, Swarf Damage is an album not to be fucked with.
Pre-order your copy of Swarf Damage now from: https://swarfdamage.bandcamp.com/album/swarf-damage
Line-up:
Michael Cowley - Vocals
Dan Wade - Bass
Andrew Scott Blake - Guitar
Keith Harris - Guitar
Brian Duffy - Drums
www.facebook.com/swarfdamage
Slovak
pagan metal outfit Ramchat has dropped an enthralling clip for their latest
song, "Vertigo," serving as a tantalizing glimpse into their
forthcoming vinyl seven-inch EP, "Zmar." This unique EP is set to
make its debut on December 9, coinciding with the much-anticipated KrutoFest
2023 festival.
"Zmar" is a limited, hand-numbered edition, following the band's tradition of translating their expansive albums into short, impactful singles. Ramchat, led by the ingenious guitarist Hirax, has crafted their fifth asphalt album in this distinctive format. These releases have consistently become coveted rarities among their devoted fanbase, often selling out in record time.
"The song 'Vertigo' takes an unusual sonic journey, commencing with an oriental passage that sets the tone. We collaborated with the exceptionally talented Juraj Hnilica, who contributed Persian dulcimer and vocals to the track. His mesmerizing didgeridoo performance added a unique dimension to our soundscapes," explained Hirax, who is not only the guitarist but also the creative force behind Ramchat's music and lyrics.
Lyrically, "Vertigo" delves into the psyche of a tribal warrior awaiting orders to go into battle, exploring themes of faith and the decisions made by councils of "wise men." Hirax's introspective lyrics paint a picture of a soul in turmoil, emphasizing a non-violent approach to problem-solving and an aversion to the futility of war.
Watch the "Vertigo" Video Clip on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05Nc8V2nbE
Ramchat's upcoming EP "Zmar" promises to be a musical journey unlike any other, combining unconventional elements with the band's signature pagan metal sound. Don't miss the chance to experience the latest offering from this enigmatic Slovakian outfit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05Nc8V2nbE
https://www.facebook.com/ramchatband
Italian band Nekromantas releases "Hades of the Unseen," a Black Symphonic Metal album echoing 90s legends like Dimmu Borgir, recorded at Ideo Studios, Messina. Their haunting melodies and evocative synths transport listeners into a realm of romantic darkness.
NEKROMANTAS – “HADES OF THE UNSEEN”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: February 5, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Black Symphonic Metal
Country: Italy
Line-up:
Antonio La Camera: Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Mixing, Mastering
Lord Malygris: Vocals, Keyboard
Countess Liverchard: Female Voice
Tracklist:
Intro
In The Erebos Night
The Dim Embrace
The Sorrow Keeper
Wolf Stronghold
To Walk In The Reign of Shadows
In League With the Ancient Presences
Cult of the black sun (Cover)
Emerging from Italy, Nekromantas crafts a spectral symphony with their album "Hades of the Unseen." The self-released offering channels the essence of 90s Black Symphonic Metal, reminiscent of iconic bands like early Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth. The album serves as an homage to this revered era, with evocative synths and hauntingly aggressive melodies guiding listeners into a realm of romantic darkness. The synergy of Antonio La Camera's multi-faceted instrumental prowess, Lord Malygris's captivating vocal and keyboard harmonies, and the ethereal tones of Countess Liverchard, creates a mesmerizing soundscape. Recorded at Ideo Studios in Messina and mixed and mastered by Antonio La Camera himself, "Hades of the Unseen" is a compelling nod to the blackened symphonic tales of yesteryears, aligning Nekromantas with the pantheon of legendary acts such as Emperor and Dimmu Borgir.
https://youtu.be/D7G0mYXuReM?si=oiOtjFauCWf8_nTr
https://nekromantas.bandcamp.com/album/hades-of-the-unseen
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Loud Rage Music is extremely proud to announce the reissue of the first ever Death Metal full-length album released in Romania, ULTIMATUM'S "AMONG POTENTIAL STATES"!
After years of debate and work by
the band and close friends, we're finally ready to announce the release of this
monumental record on the 7th of January 2024!
ULTIMATUM (Timisoara, Romania) released their first and only album “Among Potential States” in 1996. The first of this genre in Romania, the album went beyond the classical Death Metal as members were big fans of Progressive influenced Metal and non-Metal bands at the time. The work embeds progressive elements and keyboard atmospheric themes within metal riffs, to pastel somber or dark passages. Lyrics, mostly inspired from personal experiences and the contemporary frustrating reality, are precisely placed, discoursed and murmured throughout the songs. Music and lyrics symbiose together to enhance some of the many potentials states an individual may go through during life, a journey through discovery, feelings and philosophical interpretation of human behavior.
This new release is a reissue of the 1996 material, with remastered tracks to enhance vocals and the overall dynamics. ULTIMATUM members, who kept contact since the disbandment in 1996, chose for this project to not re-record the whole material, but to remain sound judicious within the veins of the 1990’s Metal era, for authenticity and originality.
Here's a first extract, the title-track in its remastered form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78rnlh9bsW0
Here's what the band had to say about it: "Our acknowledgement goes to great people that made this project possible and that we were lucky to have around, from our newer producer long time Metal fan Adrian of the underground growing label of Loud Rage Music, to the sound engineering friends Edmond Karban (Hupogrammos) and Cristian Popescu (Sol Faur) of Dordeduh and Cristian Giorgievici of former Neurotica for the early work on the sound, to the cover design by our old fellow Sever Roman and to all of our supporters and fans that consistently asked questions about ULTIMATUM during the past decades. Here it is, for you to travel 28 years back in time, for a Metal experience still pulsating form ULTIMATUM’s hearts, in its purest state of 1996!"
The album will be released on January 7th, 2024, on Loud Rage Music. More details to follow, stay tuned.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/vltimatvm
In a resounding fusion of darkness and divinity, French Extreme Metal sensation DAMNATIONIS is thrilled to announce the release of their latest lyric video, "GOD IS THE DEVIL."
"God
is the Devil" is a compelling track taken from DAMNATIONIS' upcoming
album, "THE FALLEN PRINCESS," set for re-release via
Wormholedeath. In a profound exploration of belief, the song questions the very
essence of divinity, where light and darkness converge in a provocative
embrace.
DAMNATIONIS is a French Extreme Metal band that started near Metz in 2018. They blend classic Black Metal influences with newer Metal styles, shaping their music into a Black Death Symphonic Metal sound. Their lyrics often explore themes from Gothic literature, mythology, and horror, giving their music a dark and immersive vibe.
Within the Extreme Metal scene in Lorraine, DAMNATIONIS has gained a strong reputation. They've rocked the stage at festivals like DEAD HOUSE FEST and shared billing with big international names such as NEGATOR, AGATHODAIMON, and ZORNHEYM.
Their latest milestone is the release of their first album, "THE FALLEN PRINCESS," featuring 10 tracks. It was mixed and mastered at HAVOC Studio, known for its expertise in Metal music. The album's cover art was a collaboration with Damian Augustyniak of GuzikArt, who's worked with famous bands like SLAYER, EXODUS, and SABATON.
Their unique blend of sounds and artistic collaborations promise an exciting journey for fans, showcasing DAMNATIONIS's innovation and dedication to pushing the boundaries of Metal music.
www.youtube.com/@damnationis3610
www.facebook.com/damnationis
You can listen to two of their songs on https://defectdesignerband.bandcamp.com/album/chitin
DEFECT DESIGNER – “CHITIN”
For
fans of
- Diskord, Atvm, Februus, Demilich, Contrastic, Swelling Repulsion, Disharmonic
Orchestra
Norwegian death metal band Defect Designer have taken things to another level with their hugely anticipated new full length album. It comes on the heels of their well-received EP release where they showcased their skills most recently, playing in their own trademark weird style with a sense of vibrancy that was unmatched. The grind urgency has since been supplanted with more of a thrashy influence and sees the death metal part of their sound getting more pronounced along with their innate, irrepressible flair for progressive experimentation. The music is just as wild, imaginative and colourful as you would expect from them, and much like their Ian Miller artwork, it has mind-boggling intricate details. Each song seems to offer something unique to the release, even adding a dimension or two in some cases, and despite all the infinite intricacies, there's a sense of rhythmic catchiness and cohesiveness. In simple words, this is a refreshing death metal record of the kind that you don't get too often. It has an unhinged, free-spirited quality to it which is impossible to recreate and the sheer delight derived in creatively putting together this record is palpable, nay, infectious, to say the least. Suitably challenging and outrageously boisterous, 'Chitin' will set your head on fire while putting a smile on your face.
Line up
Dmitry Sukhinin (Diskord) - Guitars, vocals, music, lyrics
Martin Storm-Olsen - Bass, vocals, lyrics, sound engineering
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Drums
Guest vocals by Björn Strid (Soilwork) on Shine Shine
Artwork by Ian Miller (Ulthar)
Track listing:
1. Uglification Spell
2. To Ziggurat
3. Simulacrum
4. We Will Need Your Chitin
5. We Prescribe
6. Certainty After The Kafkaesque Twist
7. Gaudy Colors From Your Plastic Bag
8. Shine Shine
9. Story Of A Styrofoam
10. Insomnia
11. Nu, Pogodi!
12. Orgone Accumulator
Official release date - March 14th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/defectdesigner1
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
BULLET TRAUMA – “HUNTING SEASON”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Crossover Thrash
Country: Finland
Line-up:
Rob Kill - Vocals
Carlos Kevlar - Guitars
Jonni - Bass
Toma Hawk - Drums
Tracklist:
Trapped in a Hole
Justified Corruption
Bullet Trauma
Hunting Grounds
Forced Entertainment
Conditioned to Conform
Harmageddon Warfare
Bullet Trauma, a Finnish crossover thrash quartet, has unleashed their debut EP "Hunting Season," a powerful introduction to their unique blend of thrash metal with heavy hardcore influences. Formed in early 2023, the band offers a raw and aggressive sound, characterized by single pedal d-beats and primitive fretwork. The EP, recorded and mixed by Ville Holmström at Studio Muuntamo and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox, showcases a collection of relentless tracks. Bullet Trauma's style is perfect for fans of Slayer, Power Trip, Have Heart, and Onslaught, combining the intensity of thrash metal with the energy of hardcore. "Hunting Season" is available on all digital platforms from November 24, 2023, with a physical release planned for early 2024. The EP's cover art and band logo were created by Sanni Pasuri, with promotional photos by Petri Sara.
https://bullettrauma.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bullettraumaband
DYING VICTIMS is proud to present a new 7” EP from HEAVY SENTENCE titled WARRIORS OF MADNESS.
It’s
been nearly three years from their celebrated Bang to Rights debut
album, but HEAVY SENTENCE are back with DYING VICTIMS for a quick-hitting and
heavily satisfying 7” titled Warriors of Madness. Featuring three
brand-new & exclusive tracks, Warriors of Madness maintains all
the charm of that first full-length - deceptively energetic mid-tempo HEAVY
METAL roughened up by the spectre of punk, much like those early days of the
NWOBHM – but switches gears slightly by “slicking up” that street-level throb with
a production style that’s thick and clean and yet somehow dirtier than the
already exquisitely dirty Bang to Rights. As expected, either way, HEAVY
SENTENCE keep proceedings as anthemic as ever, with the first two tracks
storming & strutting like early ‘80s Motörhead. But the price of admission
is more than worth it for the B-side, “Give Yourself to the Night”: a moody
“epic” at five minutes, it stalks like a midnight vampire, beckoning and
commanding in equal measure. Join these Warriors of Madness post-haste!
Line-up:
Ed Troup - Bass
Bryan Suddaby - Drums
Jack MacMichael - Guitars
Tim Orrocks - Guitars
G. Howells - Vocals
From Manchester, UK
Release date: January 19th 2024
Release info: 7" on black vinyl with sticker, download code.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
On
September 15, the young death metal band OVERTOUN gave a
show that was packed with energy, strength, and attitude. While on the road
supporting their award-winning album, THIS DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE,
they ruthlessly demolished their most violent songs in the city of
Rancagua, Chile.
The band formed by Yoav Ruiz-Feingold (ATHEIST, TILL THE DIRT, GRAVITON), Matias Bahamondes, Agustin Lobo and Matias Salas, recorded a live performance of the song MADE MANIFEST, which was selected by cameraman/photographer Cristian Belano and their sound engineer Ignacio Portales for a very high-quality video recording because of its powerful lyrical and musical content. This cinematic footage captures the band's excitement as they play every note of their repertoire live, moving around the stage and interacting with each other at every chance. Matias Bahamondes at The Dog Studios later restored, mixed, and mastered the audio.
OVERTOUN is currently writing their third album and programming their 2024 tour schedule, which will include their postponed 2020 tour over Brazil. Their latest tour took them to Argentina for the second time, opening for the legendary band SINISTER.
THIS DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE was originally produced by Pancho Arenas, mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (REVOCATION, POWER TRIP). It was re-released by WORMHOLEDEATH RECORDS in 2022.
OVERTOUN is a Metal band from Santiago-Boston Bringing back the brutal force and sounds of Old School Metal and Latin American roots, the revolutionary young band from Santiago/Boston has been spreading their talent, passion, and energy all over the world, characterized by their outstanding musical quality and powerful social commentaries.
The CD format is available for purchase https://www.auralwebstore.com/
www.overtoun.com
https://www.facebook.com/OvertounOfficial/
Skull
Servant are a 3-piece psychedelic doom metal project centered in Chapel Hill ,North
Carolina. The band formed in 2022, and have since solidified into a trio of
devoted musicians who work exceptionally well together. Bassist Noah Terrell
and guitarist Calvin Bauer have collaborated on musical projects off-and-on
since 2015. Each contributes a distinctive vocal style, yet they masterfully
weave them together into a singularly compelling and effective sound. The
exceptional drumwork of Ryland Dreibelbis, with whom Calvin has performed since
2021, completes the package. And what a package it is!
Skull Servant's material reliably delivers an occult impression of a spell being cast upon their audience. The inception of this image can best be seen in their hit EP Astral Apothecary, which topped the Doom Metal Charts upon its release in March, 2023. It was in the wake of EP Astral Apothecary's success that the project doubled down, beginning to refine their brand in earnest. This new, definitive image shines through as it coalesces in their subsequent work, most notably in single Pray for Blood and their latest EP Traditional Black Magicks II, released in May and October of 2023 respectively.
With a smorgasbord of influences ranging from Electric Wizard, Sleep, and Sodom to Gandalf and The Sword, Skull Servant’s brand displays a faithful commitment to the genre staples of Doom. Skull Servant's quintessential stoner metal sludginess is deftly enhanced by the daring juxtaposition of haunting vocal melodies, their heaviness made unique by undeniably groovy psychedelic undercurrents.
“I give Traditional Black Magicks II a very high recommendation, and it’s an album that should be streamed continuously for a while to let the awesomeness absorb into your psyche. I can’t get enough of it.”- Scott Spiers, Clean And Sober Stoner
https://www.youtube.com/@skullservant
https://skullservant.com/
https://skullservantmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skullservantmetal/
Loud
Rage Music and Axa Valaha Productions present the glorious
return of Romanian one-man band INSEPULTUS, initially active between 1998
and 2004!
"Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is the long awaited debut album, set to be released on December 15th, 2023. Fierce, technical, expressive and imperative Black Metal from the land of Wallachia! "Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is a thrilling journey into the horrors of war as seen through the eyes of a young soldier in the frontline. There is no glory or grandeur, just death, destruction, pain, wounds and guts, trepidation and distress. And absolute horror! A Black Metal Symphony of Death in seven acts, for fans of Dark Funeral, Dissection, Emperor, Varathron, old Rotting Christ…
The album will be officially available from 15th of December, 2023, as a jewel-case CD with 12 pages booklet, including all the lyrics and exclusive graphics by Costin Chioreanu, plus a strictly limited edition of 100 copies slip-case CD version!
Pre-orders are now open here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/insepultus-deadly-gleams-of-blood-steel-and-fire
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/750640-insepultus-deadly-gleams-of-blood-steel-and-fire
"The Wreckage of The Earth", the first single taken off "Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is now available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qR58rGCZKU
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
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GOTHIC released a new single, "COPIL REBEL" .Romanian Metal veterans, one of the most respected bands in the country, GOTHIC released the first single taken off their upcoming full-length album "Underground". "Copil Rebel" is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBfTo7D4ivE and is already announcing a stunning new album!
7 years after the release of the previous album "Demons", GOTHIC are
ready to present their new material recorded at both Consonance Studio in
Timișoara and at other locations in Romania, and mixed at Haunting Studios (Athens,
Greece) by talented producer Nikos Palivos.
Marking the return of Alin Petruț as singer, with lyrics exclusively in Romanian language, a strong shift in style, and again with an exceptional album cover signed again by the band’s bass player Csaba "Taly" Talpai, like the “Demons” case, this album becomes an absolute premiere for GOTHIC!
"It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences." - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist)
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music!
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Chicago Death Metallers DISINTER released a new cover featuring
Rick Rozz, followed by tragic news .
Chicago Death Metal vetarans DISINTER released a cover of DEATH's "ELECTRIC CASKET" featuring Rick Rozz (ex. Death, Massacre) exactly 35 years after the "Leprosy" album was released.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrpmzCOocjw
In other news the band announced their demise:
"At this time communications and understandings have failed within the band and between the current line-up. Unfortunately, moving forward for DISINTER will probably consist of a few farewell shows at the end of 2024 into 2025 with past and current members and special guests. And possibly a final terminal release, as there's an unfinished set of songs needing completion...
Unfortunately this was unexpected and not what we needed or wanted after these last few years of hard work. But without communication and understanding and a common goal for what's best for the band, there can be no band. So this is the way it is..."
Unfortunately the band's drummer, Max Colunga, tragically passed away on November 24th. Rest in Peace brother!
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Although SANATORIUM from the Slovak city of Žilina released their last studio recording in 2004, their name and logo did not fade away from the brutal death metal scene around the world. Loyal fans don’t forget. Especially in 1999-2009, SANATORIUM were highly active. They basically played all over Europe, plus a tour of Russia. There were many European tours, e.g., with Lividity, Centinex, a longer one with Disgorge, Internal Suffering, Soils Of Fate or Abysmal Torment. After 2011, SANATORIUM took their foot off the gas significantly, playing only a handful of concerts per year, also due to the fact that their frontman Martin “Belo” Belobrad moved to the United Arab Emirates.
In 2019, we recalled the 20th anniversary of the release of their first album, “ARRIVAL OF THE FORGOTTEN ONES”, which resulted in a CD re-release of this recording (with a restored front cover, a new booklet, and improved sound) and the return of SANATORIUM to the concert stage. The aforementioned CD re-release took place on February 20, 2019, supplemented with two demo recordings, “Subculture” (1995) and “Autumn Shadows” (1996).
This CD, already sold out, was pressed in a circulation of 3,500 copies and, outside of the Czech and Slovak territories, was distributed to collectors in almost every corner of the world. SANATORIUM also supported this re-release with several concerts in Slovakia, and then they moved back to hibernation for the next five years.
In 2024, the perfect time comes to celebrate 25 years of “Arrival Of The Forgotten Ones” by listening to vinyl, with graphics taken from the CD re-release. Due to the limited playing time of the LP, the demo recordings were omitted.
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NEWS 26.11.2023Label: Northern Silence ProductionsRelease Date: 1st December 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Norwegian Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Lethian: Voices, Guitars, Percussion
Angrist: Guitars, Voices
Matunos: Bass
Farliath: Drums
Tracklist:
Vígr - 01:39
Krigsrop - 04:35
Hel's Postulate - 07:15
Dedicated to the Night - 07:12
Helvegen (Wardruna cover) - 05:52
Galdr - 01:44
Høst, Du Ville Kraft - 06:28
Pest - 06:48
Ere the World Falls - 08:37
Valr - 01:25
Nornír returns with their eagerly awaited second full-length album, "Skuld," marking the conclusion of their Three Nornes trilogy. Drawing inspiration from classic Norwegian Black Metal, the album intertwines raw, melodious sounds with Norwegian Folk elements. This project even features a reimagined cover of Wardruna’s "Helvegen," fitting seamlessly into the album's cohesive narrative. Rooted in Norwegian mythology, "Skuld" represents the future, embracing themes of life's transience and the inevitable decline of the world. Nornír's evolution over nine years has positioned them as a formidable force within Germany's underground Black Metal scene, a growth that's evident in this album, further enriched by their numerous live performances. Crafted during Spring and Summer of 2023, this record bears witness to Nornír's refined songwriting and musicianship.
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Sanity's EP "Throne" is a symphonic metal work inspired by the Book of Revelation, blending black and death metal with orchestral elements. The EP, recorded at Soundforge Studio, offers an expansive sound with intricate arrangements and diverse vocal styles.
SANITY – “THRONE”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 13, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Florian Weishaupt - Vocals
Julius Albe - Guitar
Ludwig Liebsch - Guitar
Silas Gruenitz - Bass
Philipp Weishaupt – Drums
Tracklist:
Throne
"Throne," the first song on Sanity's latest EP "Revelation," is a symphonic metal track inspired by the biblical Book of Revelation. The song melds black and death metal roots with expansive symphonic arrangements, featuring choirs, orchestral instruments, and a diverse vocal range that includes growls, shouts, clean vocals, and power metal highs. The EP, a concept album, depicts the apocalyptic scenes described in the Book of Revelation through five majestic songs. "Throne" showcases varied guitar work, from melodic riffing to quadruple-tracked rhythms, and versatile drumming that includes double bass and progressive metal rhythms. Recorded at Soundforge Studio, "Revelation" was produced by Sanity and Andreas Hilbert, who also handled recording, mixing, and mastering. The EP's sound is characterized by its richness and depth, with over a hundred audio tracks, including numerous vocal and orchestra layers. "Throne" and the entire "Revelation" EP cater to fans of Arcturus, Obtained Enslavement, Throes Of Dawn, and Rhapsody, offering a grand and immersive symphonic metal experience.
Recording Info:
Recorded at Soundforge Studio
Produced by Sanity and Andreas Hilbert
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andreas Hilbert
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In Demoni's "Stupid Jokes for Brutal Folks," blending death/black and brutal death metal, was recorded at Soundlodge and features humor-infused themes. The album showcases the band's unique style and artistic evolution.
IN DEMONI – “STUPID JOKES FOR BRUTAL FOLKS”
Label: Morbid Generation (Jewelcase), In Demoni (Digipack)Release Date: October 1, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Carsten - Guitars, Pipa
Mathi - Guitars
Steiner Wurmessen - Vocals
Dennis Kosinski - Drums
Benny – Bass
Tracklist:
Tales from the Clit
Dragonballz
Stalker - Texas Danger
The G(a)y-Team
Donutello
Leonardo Dafisty
André and the Stripmunks
Michelgangbangelo
Raffael and Master Sphincter Do Shredder on the Backroom Casting Couch to Preserve Their Creator from Being Part of the Disney Franchise
Boobnanza
In Demoni's album "Stupid Jokes for Brutal Folks," recorded, mixed, and mastered at Soundlodge, presents a unique blend of early death/black metal and later brutal death metal styles. The artwork, created by Andik Godfinger based on the band's description, visually complements the album's themes. The album, featuring a diverse and intense tracklist, showcases the band's evolution and humor-infused approach to metal. A lyric video for the track "Stalker-Texas Danger" was released on August 27, 2023, on "Slamworldwide." The release party for the album was held at Berlin Deathfest on September 30, 2023. In Demoni invites fans to enjoy their distinctively brutal and humorous take on the genre.
Recording Info:
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Soundlodge
Artwork by Andik Godfinger
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APOPLEXY – “DESTINY “
Label: HladoHlasRelease Date: November 15, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Atmospheric Death / Doom / Black Metal
Country: Slovakia
Line-up:
Mário Duga - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Pavol Bohac - Rhythm and Acoustic Guitar
Martin Bradac - Bass Guitar
Jakub Kouril - Drums
Guest: Stanley - Keyboard
Guest: Zdeno Klčo - Backing Vocals (track 3)
Tracklist:
Destiny / Labyrinth Without End
In The Carpathian´s Woods
Silent Autumn of Life
Pandora´s Box
Morpheus
Kiss of Death / Gospel of Judas
Soul Lethargy
Mephistofeles
Grain of Dust
Last Caress
After a hiatus of over 20 years, Slovakian band Apoplexy returns with their third album, released on November 15, 2023. The album, a blend of atmospheric death, doom, and black metal, is a tribute to Andrej Kohout, the band's former bassist and founder, who passed away from cancer. The recording process spanned from September 2021 to August 2023 at Studio u Brada in Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia. This comeback album is expected to resonate with fans of Dimmu Borgir, Atrocity, and Old Man´s Child, featuring a blend of intense vocals, lead guitar melodies, and a diverse range of atmospheric elements.
Recording Info:
Recorded between September 2021 and August 2023 at Studio u Brada, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia
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French maulers EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT are now streaming their newest album - MADE OF STONE - in its entirety. The stream comes ahead of the album's December 1 release date.
Made of Stone features 12 relentless tracks of hardcore-informed brutal death/slam metal and boasts appearances by members of MISERY INDEX (Jason Netherton), CROWBAR (Kirk Windstein), and BENIGHTED (Julien Truchan).
The band comments on the album and its guest musicians, "We are honored to have Julien, Jason and Kirk as guests on 'Made Of Stone.' We still cannot believe it !! We are absolute fans of their work and their performances definitely enhanced the song they're featured on."
Decibel Magazine was tapped to host the exclusive world premiere of Made of Stone. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/11/27/full-album-stream-embrace-your-punishment-made-of-stone/
Made of Stone is due out December 1 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Tracklisting:1. Nemesis
2. Aeons Of Fire
3. Unconquered (Feat Jason Netherton from Misery Index)
4. Oppression
5. Above Creation
6. Made Of Stone Part I (Feat Kirk Windstein from Crowbar)
7. Made Of Stone Part II
8. Worthless Hound
9. Minotaur’s Wrath
10. Exterminate The Threat (Feat Julien Truchan from Benighted)
11. Fury Of The Fates
12. The Ones Above Us
Founded in 2009 and hailing from Valenciennes (France) EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT brings groovy elements to the death metal scene while still keeping power and extreme intensity. With years of grinding under their belt, playing more than 200 gigs all over Europe, and the successful release of their album Nameless King, EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT is ready to unleash their new, massive album Made of Stone upon the masses on December 1st, 2023 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT is:
Geoffroy Mansard : Guitar
Clément Dellis : Bass
Clément Rue : Drums
Vivien Rue : Vocals
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Dark Descent Records will release Foreordained on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on December 8. Pre-order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/foreordained
Check out the album's first single, "Infomorph" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCT0CIqUg1c
See PHOBOCOSM live:
Nov 29 - El Paso, TX @ Mona Bar
Nov 30 - Tempe, AZ @ The Beast
Dec 1 - Denver, CO @ Summit (Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest)
Dec 8 - Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
Jan 13 - Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoch (Sherbrooke Deathfest)
Foreordained is an amalgamation of everything that came before it. A perfectly balanced fusion of the murky death metal depravity of debut Deprived, blended with the devastating doom of Bringer Of Drought. Remarkably, this was the plan all along: “When we wrote Deprived, we decided that our first three albums would be a trilogy, so Foreordained is the last chapter of that trilogy. We made a conscious effort to pace all three albums in a similar manner since we wanted them to be linked - starting with a slow, crushing doom song and concluding with a long, epic, depressive one. It's not a coincidence,” reveals guitarist Samuel Dufour.
As their genre of choice would suggest, Foreordained's lyrical concepts are about death, as well as the futility of denying one’s inherent mortality. Hence the name of the album; meaning predestined, inevitable… “Since death is unavoidable, the end of all life and of our planet is also unavoidable, so there are apocalyptic themes also. The closer ‘For an Aeon’ is about a possible way the world as we know it could end.”
Wrapped
in artwork by the inimitable Lauri Laaksonen of Desolate Shrine, Convocation,
and Pestilent Hex fame, Foreordained is set to be a 2023 death metal
highlight. Tracklisting:
1. Premonition
2. Primal Dread
3. Everlasting Void
4. Infomorph
5. Revival
6. For an Aeon
The album was mixed and mastered (as well as partly recorded) by Xavier Berthiaume from Tehom Productions at Studio Tehom.
PHOBOCOSM is:
J.S.G. - Drums
S.D. - Guitars
E.B. - Vocals/Bass
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Brutal Records is pleased to announce the signing of Groove Metal artist All This Filth to a worldwide deal.
Tomorrow
Will Be Better1. It's Never Going To Be Ok
2. Dark Hearts, Dead Minds
3. Still Bleeds My Heart
4. Disconnect
5. No More Rain
6. Breathing Concrete
7. Exploitation
8. Waste My Life
9. Collapsing
10. Skyline
11. Tomorrow Will Be Better?
In conjunction with this thrilling revelation, the band has unleashed a captivating new single, offering fans a tantalizing preview of the sonic journey that lies ahead.
The album "Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is scheduled for a global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records. It stands as a testament to the band's evolution and experimentation, pushing boundaries to new heights.
Their distinctive fusion of genres and influences, coupled with emotionally charged lyrics, assures an auditory experience that is both profound and thought-provoking.
In alignment with this announcement, All This Filth has introduced their latest single, "Breathing Concrete."
Next official music single "Breathing Concrete" which will be released on all digital platforms Friday December 19st along with a music video shot by DarKSpiritPhotography.
Pre-save single: https://orcd.co/brut89654s
This release provides a glimpse into the comprehensive offering awaiting fans. The single not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also underscores their commitment to delivering electrifying and soulful music that resonates across diverse audiences.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" was meticulously crafted from May 2021 to October 2022 at Sumo Studios in Perth, Western Australia. The album's production was overseen by Tristan Sturmer, with Daniel Thabet handling the mixing at Liquid Studios in Dorset, Vermont, USA. Grammy award-winning engineer Alan Douches (known for his work with Cannibal Corpse, Devildriver, Prong) took charge of the mastering at West Side Music in New Windsor, New York, USA.
The album's artwork and layout were expertly crafted by Kat Atkinson at Beautiful Chaos Art and Design.
"Tomorrow Will Be Better?" is set for its global release on February 9th, 2024, through Brutal Records, and will be accessible on all digital streaming platforms, digital download, and on CD.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present KONTACT’S highly anticipated debut album, FULL CONTACT, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Borne out of metal and bred for the purpose of learning, The Alien (ex-Blackrat) conceived of KONTACT with then-bandmate Sven Nilson (Antichrist [Sweden], ex-Mystik). A surrogate cult of memberz was necessitated by the great dying of 2020AD, during which The Alien was imprisoned in its home continent of “Canada,” where the group yet persistz. Joined by Matt B1257+12Z (Traveler) and Morh Morf Xela (Hrom) on guitarz, as well as a yet-unidentified force “Unknown” (Chieftain) on drumz, KONTACT began broadcasting obscure and ancient signalz throughout the underground, influenced by the mythic teachingz of Manilla Road, Accept, Master’s Hammer, and otherz.
Now finally ready for transmission, Full Contact is KONTACT’s primum opus, a compendium of stellar hymnz meant to hasten the arrival of the world beyond. Bent backwardz yet strangely (or eerily) approachable, Full Contact inhabits a neon-hazed utopia/dystopia where sleaze metal fuses DNA with tech-thrash – where busyness and commerce collide in resplendent sci-fi dayglo. “Weird” and “wild” are merely human wordz to describe KONTACT’s highly idiosyncratic approach, but to them, such loaded terms exist in star-planes far, far from their orbit. Rather, the eight clusters of crushing & collapsing tonez and robot/reptilian vocalz – in other words, eight “songs” – flow with a finesse that seems second nature; hookz are thus immediate, but not always easy. KONTACT make this metal for themselvez, and you listen. You might then take on a transformation: an astral vampire, an emperor of dreams, a bloodchild, a watcher at the edge of time, or simply one into heavy leather. All is possible here, as infinite as the stained-glass synthz percolating across the album. Either way, you WILL feel the force of Full Contact head on…or head off!
Line-up:The Alien - Bass, Vocals
Unknown - Drums
Matt B1257+12 Z - Guitars
Morh Morf Xela - Guitars
From Calgary, Canada
Artwork: The Alien
Release date: December 19th January 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on ultra clear vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and two patches.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
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ŪKANOSE – “ŠIAURUM VĖJUM”
Label: Art of the Night Productions
Release Date: April 14th, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Folk Metal
Country: Lithuania
Line-up:
Linas Petrauskas - Guitars
Laurynas Tamaševičius - Guitars
Jokūbas Giedraitis - Vocals
Margiris Milinis - Bass
Vilius Garba - Drums
Greta Gražulytė – Flute
Tracklist:
Liūdna liūdna - 04:48
Ten už marių - 07:01
1236 - 04:54
Jievaru žydėsiu - 05:17
Iš prūsų žemės - 06:33
Apynėlis - 04:00
Samagonas - 03:39
Leliumoj - 04:40
Plėšikėliai - 03:38
Emerging from Lithuania, a country steeped in pagan history, Ūkanose fuses its profound folklore with the vigor of metal, presenting a distinct Folk Metal resonance. Voiced in an ancient language, their music encapsulates Lithuania's deep ties to its pagan origins. The album "Šiaurum vėjum" unfolds with nine tracks, each echoing the tales and traditions of Lithuania. Delivered in the archaic Lithuanian tongue, the songs stand as pillars to the nation's enduring cultural legacy. While Ūkanose's decade-long presence is often associated with their vibrant live shows, this album is quickly catching the eyes and ears of the international community, beckoning both dedicated Folk Metal fans and those eager to traverse new musical terrains.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: December 08TH 2023
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore/Crossover
For fans of: Cro-Mags | D.R.I. | Sick Of It All | Nuclear Assault
The tension builds with every passing moment, the chains inside twist tighter, biting into my heart and filling my chest with burning blood, desperate for release. And everywhere I turn there’s another scornful glance, another disparaging word, another threat, another challenge; every line I read is infected with lies that drag me closer to the edge. All around me is a seething mass of people who have bought their ticket to ride on this train of deceit, malice and mind rot – but I won’t close my eyes, won’t cover my ears, won’t shut my mouth and let my spirit die. My restraint is fracturing and the dam holding back my hate is about to burst. This is your four minute warning…and it’s more than you deserve.
Swarf Damage are fuelled by the flames of an all-consuming rage, ignited by anger at our broken society. They are driven to distraction by the throat scarring, acidic bile that drips from jagged wounds left by a bitter disappointment in humanity’s imbecilic weakness – and they have transformed the essence of that repressed violence and incendiary frustration into riffs like weapons! Wrapped in the barbed wire defiance of hardcore punk and surfing on the adrenaline infused intensity of thrash metal, the band’s self titled debut album is here to confront, to resist, to tear down the unacceptable and to unleash hell! Songs like the rampaging ‘Four Minute Warning’ and the glorious speedball that is ‘Batten Down The Hatches’ are irresistible summons to the cathartic explosion of the pit! Swarf Damage know that life is hard, but with the full frontal assault of ‘Decayed’ they are demanding that you suck that shit up, roll with the punches and never, ever go down for the count. This album is built upon the indefatigable spirit of crossover, but while its roots stretch back to the ‘80s its electrifying energy and universal voice keep it hitting like a timeless nuclear strike against everything from injustice to stupidity, selfishness to just one bad day too many.
Rising out of the fertile and creative music scene on the Isle Of Man, Swarf Damage are renowned for their devastating live performances - a battering experience that they’ll be bringing to the mainland in early ’24 when they join the legendary Discharge for what is bound to be an unforgettable night at the Boulevard in Wigan. Every drop of that live venom, all that unbridled ferocity and unstoppable force, has been captured on the Swarf Damage album by the engineering, mixing and mastering skills of Simon Harvey of Aeons. Meanwhile the grit and attitude that define Swarf Damage’s identity are perfectly encapsulated in the brilliant artwork that adorns the album cover, courtesy of Manx artist, Anna Clucas. Available on CD and digital formats from December 8th, Swarf Damage is an album not to be fucked with.
Pre-order your copy of Swarf Damage now from: https://swarfdamage.bandcamp.com/album/swarf-damage
Line-up:
Michael Cowley - Vocals
Dan Wade - Bass
Andrew Scott Blake - Guitar
Keith Harris - Guitar
Brian Duffy - Drums
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Slovak
pagan metal outfit Ramchat has dropped an enthralling clip for their latest
song, "Vertigo," serving as a tantalizing glimpse into their
forthcoming vinyl seven-inch EP, "Zmar." This unique EP is set to
make its debut on December 9, coinciding with the much-anticipated KrutoFest
2023 festival."Zmar" is a limited, hand-numbered edition, following the band's tradition of translating their expansive albums into short, impactful singles. Ramchat, led by the ingenious guitarist Hirax, has crafted their fifth asphalt album in this distinctive format. These releases have consistently become coveted rarities among their devoted fanbase, often selling out in record time.
"The song 'Vertigo' takes an unusual sonic journey, commencing with an oriental passage that sets the tone. We collaborated with the exceptionally talented Juraj Hnilica, who contributed Persian dulcimer and vocals to the track. His mesmerizing didgeridoo performance added a unique dimension to our soundscapes," explained Hirax, who is not only the guitarist but also the creative force behind Ramchat's music and lyrics.
Lyrically, "Vertigo" delves into the psyche of a tribal warrior awaiting orders to go into battle, exploring themes of faith and the decisions made by councils of "wise men." Hirax's introspective lyrics paint a picture of a soul in turmoil, emphasizing a non-violent approach to problem-solving and an aversion to the futility of war.
Watch the "Vertigo" Video Clip on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05Nc8V2nbE
Ramchat's upcoming EP "Zmar" promises to be a musical journey unlike any other, combining unconventional elements with the band's signature pagan metal sound. Don't miss the chance to experience the latest offering from this enigmatic Slovakian outfit.
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Italian band Nekromantas releases "Hades of the Unseen," a Black Symphonic Metal album echoing 90s legends like Dimmu Borgir, recorded at Ideo Studios, Messina. Their haunting melodies and evocative synths transport listeners into a realm of romantic darkness.
NEKROMANTAS – “HADES OF THE UNSEEN”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: February 5, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Black Symphonic Metal
Country: Italy
Line-up:
Antonio La Camera: Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Mixing, Mastering
Lord Malygris: Vocals, Keyboard
Countess Liverchard: Female Voice
Tracklist:
Intro
In The Erebos Night
The Dim Embrace
The Sorrow Keeper
Wolf Stronghold
To Walk In The Reign of Shadows
In League With the Ancient Presences
Cult of the black sun (Cover)
Emerging from Italy, Nekromantas crafts a spectral symphony with their album "Hades of the Unseen." The self-released offering channels the essence of 90s Black Symphonic Metal, reminiscent of iconic bands like early Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth. The album serves as an homage to this revered era, with evocative synths and hauntingly aggressive melodies guiding listeners into a realm of romantic darkness. The synergy of Antonio La Camera's multi-faceted instrumental prowess, Lord Malygris's captivating vocal and keyboard harmonies, and the ethereal tones of Countess Liverchard, creates a mesmerizing soundscape. Recorded at Ideo Studios in Messina and mixed and mastered by Antonio La Camera himself, "Hades of the Unseen" is a compelling nod to the blackened symphonic tales of yesteryears, aligning Nekromantas with the pantheon of legendary acts such as Emperor and Dimmu Borgir.
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Loud Rage Music is extremely proud to announce the reissue of the first ever Death Metal full-length album released in Romania, ULTIMATUM'S "AMONG POTENTIAL STATES"!
After years of debate and work by
the band and close friends, we're finally ready to announce the release of this
monumental record on the 7th of January 2024!ULTIMATUM (Timisoara, Romania) released their first and only album “Among Potential States” in 1996. The first of this genre in Romania, the album went beyond the classical Death Metal as members were big fans of Progressive influenced Metal and non-Metal bands at the time. The work embeds progressive elements and keyboard atmospheric themes within metal riffs, to pastel somber or dark passages. Lyrics, mostly inspired from personal experiences and the contemporary frustrating reality, are precisely placed, discoursed and murmured throughout the songs. Music and lyrics symbiose together to enhance some of the many potentials states an individual may go through during life, a journey through discovery, feelings and philosophical interpretation of human behavior.
This new release is a reissue of the 1996 material, with remastered tracks to enhance vocals and the overall dynamics. ULTIMATUM members, who kept contact since the disbandment in 1996, chose for this project to not re-record the whole material, but to remain sound judicious within the veins of the 1990’s Metal era, for authenticity and originality.
Here's a first extract, the title-track in its remastered form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78rnlh9bsW0
Here's what the band had to say about it: "Our acknowledgement goes to great people that made this project possible and that we were lucky to have around, from our newer producer long time Metal fan Adrian of the underground growing label of Loud Rage Music, to the sound engineering friends Edmond Karban (Hupogrammos) and Cristian Popescu (Sol Faur) of Dordeduh and Cristian Giorgievici of former Neurotica for the early work on the sound, to the cover design by our old fellow Sever Roman and to all of our supporters and fans that consistently asked questions about ULTIMATUM during the past decades. Here it is, for you to travel 28 years back in time, for a Metal experience still pulsating form ULTIMATUM’s hearts, in its purest state of 1996!"
The album will be released on January 7th, 2024, on Loud Rage Music. More details to follow, stay tuned.
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In a resounding fusion of darkness and divinity, French Extreme Metal sensation DAMNATIONIS is thrilled to announce the release of their latest lyric video, "GOD IS THE DEVIL."
"God
is the Devil" is a compelling track taken from DAMNATIONIS' upcoming
album, "THE FALLEN PRINCESS," set for re-release via
Wormholedeath. In a profound exploration of belief, the song questions the very
essence of divinity, where light and darkness converge in a provocative
embrace.DAMNATIONIS is a French Extreme Metal band that started near Metz in 2018. They blend classic Black Metal influences with newer Metal styles, shaping their music into a Black Death Symphonic Metal sound. Their lyrics often explore themes from Gothic literature, mythology, and horror, giving their music a dark and immersive vibe.
Within the Extreme Metal scene in Lorraine, DAMNATIONIS has gained a strong reputation. They've rocked the stage at festivals like DEAD HOUSE FEST and shared billing with big international names such as NEGATOR, AGATHODAIMON, and ZORNHEYM.
Their latest milestone is the release of their first album, "THE FALLEN PRINCESS," featuring 10 tracks. It was mixed and mastered at HAVOC Studio, known for its expertise in Metal music. The album's cover art was a collaboration with Damian Augustyniak of GuzikArt, who's worked with famous bands like SLAYER, EXODUS, and SABATON.
Their unique blend of sounds and artistic collaborations promise an exciting journey for fans, showcasing DAMNATIONIS's innovation and dedication to pushing the boundaries of Metal music.
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You can listen to two of their songs on https://defectdesignerband.bandcamp.com/album/chitin
DEFECT DESIGNER – “CHITIN”
For
fans of
- Diskord, Atvm, Februus, Demilich, Contrastic, Swelling Repulsion, Disharmonic
OrchestraNorwegian death metal band Defect Designer have taken things to another level with their hugely anticipated new full length album. It comes on the heels of their well-received EP release where they showcased their skills most recently, playing in their own trademark weird style with a sense of vibrancy that was unmatched. The grind urgency has since been supplanted with more of a thrashy influence and sees the death metal part of their sound getting more pronounced along with their innate, irrepressible flair for progressive experimentation. The music is just as wild, imaginative and colourful as you would expect from them, and much like their Ian Miller artwork, it has mind-boggling intricate details. Each song seems to offer something unique to the release, even adding a dimension or two in some cases, and despite all the infinite intricacies, there's a sense of rhythmic catchiness and cohesiveness. In simple words, this is a refreshing death metal record of the kind that you don't get too often. It has an unhinged, free-spirited quality to it which is impossible to recreate and the sheer delight derived in creatively putting together this record is palpable, nay, infectious, to say the least. Suitably challenging and outrageously boisterous, 'Chitin' will set your head on fire while putting a smile on your face.
Line up
Dmitry Sukhinin (Diskord) - Guitars, vocals, music, lyrics
Martin Storm-Olsen - Bass, vocals, lyrics, sound engineering
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Drums
Guest vocals by Björn Strid (Soilwork) on Shine Shine
Artwork by Ian Miller (Ulthar)
Track listing:
1. Uglification Spell
2. To Ziggurat
3. Simulacrum
4. We Will Need Your Chitin
5. We Prescribe
6. Certainty After The Kafkaesque Twist
7. Gaudy Colors From Your Plastic Bag
8. Shine Shine
9. Story Of A Styrofoam
10. Insomnia
11. Nu, Pogodi!
12. Orgone Accumulator
Official release date - March 14th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
BULLET TRAUMA – “HUNTING SEASON”
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Crossover Thrash
Country: Finland
Line-up:
Rob Kill - Vocals
Carlos Kevlar - Guitars
Jonni - Bass
Toma Hawk - Drums
Tracklist:
Trapped in a Hole
Justified Corruption
Bullet Trauma
Hunting Grounds
Forced Entertainment
Conditioned to Conform
Harmageddon Warfare
Bullet Trauma, a Finnish crossover thrash quartet, has unleashed their debut EP "Hunting Season," a powerful introduction to their unique blend of thrash metal with heavy hardcore influences. Formed in early 2023, the band offers a raw and aggressive sound, characterized by single pedal d-beats and primitive fretwork. The EP, recorded and mixed by Ville Holmström at Studio Muuntamo and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox, showcases a collection of relentless tracks. Bullet Trauma's style is perfect for fans of Slayer, Power Trip, Have Heart, and Onslaught, combining the intensity of thrash metal with the energy of hardcore. "Hunting Season" is available on all digital platforms from November 24, 2023, with a physical release planned for early 2024. The EP's cover art and band logo were created by Sanni Pasuri, with promotional photos by Petri Sara.
https://bullettrauma.bandcamp.com/
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DYING VICTIMS is proud to present a new 7” EP from HEAVY SENTENCE titled WARRIORS OF MADNESS.
It’s
been nearly three years from their celebrated Bang to Rights debut
album, but HEAVY SENTENCE are back with DYING VICTIMS for a quick-hitting and
heavily satisfying 7” titled Warriors of Madness. Featuring three
brand-new & exclusive tracks, Warriors of Madness maintains all
the charm of that first full-length - deceptively energetic mid-tempo HEAVY
METAL roughened up by the spectre of punk, much like those early days of the
NWOBHM – but switches gears slightly by “slicking up” that street-level throb with
a production style that’s thick and clean and yet somehow dirtier than the
already exquisitely dirty Bang to Rights. As expected, either way, HEAVY
SENTENCE keep proceedings as anthemic as ever, with the first two tracks
storming & strutting like early ‘80s Motörhead. But the price of admission
is more than worth it for the B-side, “Give Yourself to the Night”: a moody
“epic” at five minutes, it stalks like a midnight vampire, beckoning and
commanding in equal measure. Join these Warriors of Madness post-haste!Line-up:
Ed Troup - Bass
Bryan Suddaby - Drums
Jack MacMichael - Guitars
Tim Orrocks - Guitars
G. Howells - Vocals
From Manchester, UK
Release date: January 19th 2024
Release info: 7" on black vinyl with sticker, download code.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
On
September 15, the young death metal band OVERTOUN gave a
show that was packed with energy, strength, and attitude. While on the road
supporting their award-winning album, THIS DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE,
they ruthlessly demolished their most violent songs in the city of
Rancagua, Chile.The band formed by Yoav Ruiz-Feingold (ATHEIST, TILL THE DIRT, GRAVITON), Matias Bahamondes, Agustin Lobo and Matias Salas, recorded a live performance of the song MADE MANIFEST, which was selected by cameraman/photographer Cristian Belano and their sound engineer Ignacio Portales for a very high-quality video recording because of its powerful lyrical and musical content. This cinematic footage captures the band's excitement as they play every note of their repertoire live, moving around the stage and interacting with each other at every chance. Matias Bahamondes at The Dog Studios later restored, mixed, and mastered the audio.
OVERTOUN is currently writing their third album and programming their 2024 tour schedule, which will include their postponed 2020 tour over Brazil. Their latest tour took them to Argentina for the second time, opening for the legendary band SINISTER.
THIS DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE was originally produced by Pancho Arenas, mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (METALLICA) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (REVOCATION, POWER TRIP). It was re-released by WORMHOLEDEATH RECORDS in 2022.
OVERTOUN is a Metal band from Santiago-Boston Bringing back the brutal force and sounds of Old School Metal and Latin American roots, the revolutionary young band from Santiago/Boston has been spreading their talent, passion, and energy all over the world, characterized by their outstanding musical quality and powerful social commentaries.
The CD format is available for purchase https://www.auralwebstore.com/
www.overtoun.com
https://www.facebook.com/OvertounOfficial/
Skull
Servant are a 3-piece psychedelic doom metal project centered in Chapel Hill ,North
Carolina. The band formed in 2022, and have since solidified into a trio of
devoted musicians who work exceptionally well together. Bassist Noah Terrell
and guitarist Calvin Bauer have collaborated on musical projects off-and-on
since 2015. Each contributes a distinctive vocal style, yet they masterfully
weave them together into a singularly compelling and effective sound. The
exceptional drumwork of Ryland Dreibelbis, with whom Calvin has performed since
2021, completes the package. And what a package it is!Skull Servant's material reliably delivers an occult impression of a spell being cast upon their audience. The inception of this image can best be seen in their hit EP Astral Apothecary, which topped the Doom Metal Charts upon its release in March, 2023. It was in the wake of EP Astral Apothecary's success that the project doubled down, beginning to refine their brand in earnest. This new, definitive image shines through as it coalesces in their subsequent work, most notably in single Pray for Blood and their latest EP Traditional Black Magicks II, released in May and October of 2023 respectively.
With a smorgasbord of influences ranging from Electric Wizard, Sleep, and Sodom to Gandalf and The Sword, Skull Servant’s brand displays a faithful commitment to the genre staples of Doom. Skull Servant's quintessential stoner metal sludginess is deftly enhanced by the daring juxtaposition of haunting vocal melodies, their heaviness made unique by undeniably groovy psychedelic undercurrents.
“I give Traditional Black Magicks II a very high recommendation, and it’s an album that should be streamed continuously for a while to let the awesomeness absorb into your psyche. I can’t get enough of it.”- Scott Spiers, Clean And Sober Stoner
https://www.youtube.com/@skullservant
https://skullservant.com/
https://skullservantmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skullservantmetal/
Loud
Rage Music and Axa Valaha Productions present the glorious
return of Romanian one-man band INSEPULTUS, initially active between 1998
and 2004!"Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is the long awaited debut album, set to be released on December 15th, 2023. Fierce, technical, expressive and imperative Black Metal from the land of Wallachia! "Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is a thrilling journey into the horrors of war as seen through the eyes of a young soldier in the frontline. There is no glory or grandeur, just death, destruction, pain, wounds and guts, trepidation and distress. And absolute horror! A Black Metal Symphony of Death in seven acts, for fans of Dark Funeral, Dissection, Emperor, Varathron, old Rotting Christ…
The album will be officially available from 15th of December, 2023, as a jewel-case CD with 12 pages booklet, including all the lyrics and exclusive graphics by Costin Chioreanu, plus a strictly limited edition of 100 copies slip-case CD version!
Pre-orders are now open here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/insepultus-deadly-gleams-of-blood-steel-and-fire
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/750640-insepultus-deadly-gleams-of-blood-steel-and-fire
"The Wreckage of The Earth", the first single taken off "Deadly Gleams of Blood, Steel and Fire" is now available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qR58rGCZKU
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GOTHIC released a new single, "COPIL REBEL" .Romanian Metal veterans, one of the most respected bands in the country, GOTHIC released the first single taken off their upcoming full-length album "Underground". "Copil Rebel" is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBfTo7D4ivE and is already announcing a stunning new album!
7 years after the release of the previous album "Demons", GOTHIC are
ready to present their new material recorded at both Consonance Studio in
Timișoara and at other locations in Romania, and mixed at Haunting Studios (Athens,
Greece) by talented producer Nikos Palivos.Marking the return of Alin Petruț as singer, with lyrics exclusively in Romanian language, a strong shift in style, and again with an exceptional album cover signed again by the band’s bass player Csaba "Taly" Talpai, like the “Demons” case, this album becomes an absolute premiere for GOTHIC!
"It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences." - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist)
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music!
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https://www.youtube.com/gothicromania
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Chicago Death Metallers DISINTER released a new cover featuring
Rick Rozz, followed by tragic news .Chicago Death Metal vetarans DISINTER released a cover of DEATH's "ELECTRIC CASKET" featuring Rick Rozz (ex. Death, Massacre) exactly 35 years after the "Leprosy" album was released.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrpmzCOocjw
In other news the band announced their demise:
"At this time communications and understandings have failed within the band and between the current line-up. Unfortunately, moving forward for DISINTER will probably consist of a few farewell shows at the end of 2024 into 2025 with past and current members and special guests. And possibly a final terminal release, as there's an unfinished set of songs needing completion...
Unfortunately this was unexpected and not what we needed or wanted after these last few years of hard work. But without communication and understanding and a common goal for what's best for the band, there can be no band. So this is the way it is..."
Unfortunately the band's drummer, Max Colunga, tragically passed away on November 24th. Rest in Peace brother!
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Although SANATORIUM from the Slovak city of Žilina released their last studio recording in 2004, their name and logo did not fade away from the brutal death metal scene around the world. Loyal fans don’t forget. Especially in 1999-2009, SANATORIUM were highly active. They basically played all over Europe, plus a tour of Russia. There were many European tours, e.g., with Lividity, Centinex, a longer one with Disgorge, Internal Suffering, Soils Of Fate or Abysmal Torment. After 2011, SANATORIUM took their foot off the gas significantly, playing only a handful of concerts per year, also due to the fact that their frontman Martin “Belo” Belobrad moved to the United Arab Emirates.
In 2019, we recalled the 20th anniversary of the release of their first album, “ARRIVAL OF THE FORGOTTEN ONES”, which resulted in a CD re-release of this recording (with a restored front cover, a new booklet, and improved sound) and the return of SANATORIUM to the concert stage. The aforementioned CD re-release took place on February 20, 2019, supplemented with two demo recordings, “Subculture” (1995) and “Autumn Shadows” (1996).
This CD, already sold out, was pressed in a circulation of 3,500 copies and, outside of the Czech and Slovak territories, was distributed to collectors in almost every corner of the world. SANATORIUM also supported this re-release with several concerts in Slovakia, and then they moved back to hibernation for the next five years.
In 2024, the perfect time comes to celebrate 25 years of “Arrival Of The Forgotten Ones” by listening to vinyl, with graphics taken from the CD re-release. Due to the limited playing time of the LP, the demo recordings were omitted.
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MACABRE
DEMISE – “GRAVE(Y)ART GALLERY”
Label: RTM-Productions
Release Date: November 18, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Andreas Rieger – Guitar, Vocals
Guest Musicians:
Franz Hoffman (ex. Extremely Rotten/ex. Carnal Disfigurement)
Flo Musil (Theotoxin / Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench / Agrypnie)
Tommi Kneer (Digest/Bitterness/Mental Phlegm)
Alexander Petroczko (ex. Athiria)
Lukas Haidinger (Profanity/Distaste/Edonomos/Nervcell, and more)
Tracklist:
Melody of the Damned
Grave(y)art Gallery
The Nerve
House by the Cemetery
Miss Meat
Skinpeeler
Tired Souls
World in Blood
Mind Eater
Dance of the Forgotten Corpses
Macabre Demise announces "Grave(y)art Gallery," their fourth album, showcasing a potent blend of death metal. The album features the creative force of Andreas Rieger, supported by notable guest musicians, including Franz Hoffman and Flo Musil, among others. Recorded at Deep Deep Pressure Studios with Lukas Haidinger, this release is a significant addition to the genre, appealing to fans of Dying Fetus, Skinless, and Suffocation. The album is characterized by its intense soundscapes and intricate musicality, solidifying Macabre Demise's place in the death metal scene.
https://rebirththemetalproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://youtu.be/jCkxDmG1UsQ?si=hB2fvgMsP2dT5CPc
Label: RTM-Productions
Release Date: November 18, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Andreas Rieger – Guitar, Vocals
Guest Musicians:
Franz Hoffman (ex. Extremely Rotten/ex. Carnal Disfigurement)
Flo Musil (Theotoxin / Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench / Agrypnie)
Tommi Kneer (Digest/Bitterness/Mental Phlegm)
Alexander Petroczko (ex. Athiria)
Lukas Haidinger (Profanity/Distaste/Edonomos/Nervcell, and more)
Tracklist:
Melody of the Damned
Grave(y)art Gallery
The Nerve
House by the Cemetery
Miss Meat
Skinpeeler
Tired Souls
World in Blood
Mind Eater
Dance of the Forgotten Corpses
Macabre Demise announces "Grave(y)art Gallery," their fourth album, showcasing a potent blend of death metal. The album features the creative force of Andreas Rieger, supported by notable guest musicians, including Franz Hoffman and Flo Musil, among others. Recorded at Deep Deep Pressure Studios with Lukas Haidinger, this release is a significant addition to the genre, appealing to fans of Dying Fetus, Skinless, and Suffocation. The album is characterized by its intense soundscapes and intricate musicality, solidifying Macabre Demise's place in the death metal scene.
https://rebirththemetalproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://youtu.be/jCkxDmG1UsQ?si=hB2fvgMsP2dT5CPc
https://macabredemise.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macabredemise
Heavy Metal mit brasilianischem Herz: NOTURNALL erobern den Globus mit neuer Video-Single und der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres Albums „COSMIC REDEMPTION”. Start der UK-Tour als Support von Metal-Legende Paul Di'Anno!
Ein brasilianischer Sturm rast glorreich auf die Welt zu
– und NOTURNALL ist das Herzstück des Tornados! Die lebendige Band
ist für ihre rastlosen Tourneen durch internationale Gefilde und ihre
originellen Bühnenauftritte bekannt. Zwischen melodischer, grooviger und
beeindruckend dynamischer Musik hin und her pendelnd, zeigen NOTURNALL ein
hohes Niveau an ihren Instrumenten und bewegen sich in der Nähe des Sounds von
Angra und Symphony X – wenn auch in einer schwereren Verpackung.
Unzählige prominente Musiker der Metal-Gemeinde haben schon mit dieser ungezähmten brasilianischen Kraft zusammengearbeitet: Michael Kiske (Helloween, Unisonic), Mike Portnoy, James Labrie (Dream Theater), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob), Michael Romeo (Symphony X) und andere. Zu den unzähligen Bühnenmanövern, die das Publikum bereits zu sehen bekam, gehörten sich um 360 Grad drehende Drums, die sich komplett auf den Kopf stellten, exotische Pole Dancer in Zombiekostümen und eine Zaubershow, die von einem professionellen Magier geleitet wurde. Was das Spektakel abrundet: Die Band ist bekannt für eruptive Bühnenpräsentation, Stagedives, Moshpits, Powerslides und einen unverkennbaren Plastikball, mit dem das Publikum während der Show spielen kann. Und es kommt noch besser: Fans, die die Live-Shows lieben, können all dies in der Tasche mit nach Hause nehmen, denn NOTURNALL sind einer der wenigen Acts, die ihre Konzerte auf DVD zur Verfügung stellen – eine fanexklusive Scheibe, die es vorerst nur bei ihren Shows zu kaufen gibt. Aktuell befinden sich NOTURNALL auf einer Welttournee, an deren Ende die Band in über 100 Städten und 20 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten gespielt haben wird.
Und: NOTURNALL haben noch ein weiteres Ass im Ärmel. Sie werden mit niemand Geringerem als Paul Di'Anno (Ex-Iron Maiden) auf dem Weg von Europa nach Australien die Bühnen rocken! Di'Anno hat in seinem Leben eine Achterbahnfahrt von Rückschlägen hinter sich, aber die unglaubliche Liebe zum Metal hat die Brasilianer stets mit ihm verbunden, während die internationale Community ihm geholfen hat, wieder auf Spur zu kommen. Ganz klar: Dieser Winter wird sicherlich mit erstklassigen Bühnenauftritten von NOTURNALL und Di'Anno gefüllt sein.
Vorab sind NOTURNALL schon jetzt bereit, die Fans mit der neuen Video-Single „Shallow Grave” aus dem kommenden internationalen Release ihres Albums „Cosmic Redemption” noch mehr zu begeistern. Glücklicherweise entpuppte sich das Stück als absoluter Publikumsliebling, bevor es fast nicht auf dem Album gelandet wäre. Hinter den Kulissen dieser Komposition verbirgt sich eine tragische Geschichte, wie die Band erklärt: „'Shallow Grave’ handelt von den Kämpfen der Künstlerseelen und missbräuchlichen Beziehungen, in denen man alles für seine Kunst gibt und sehr wenig zurückbekommt, und am Ende wahrscheinlich vergessen und in einem nichtssagenden Grab bestattet wird."
In einer malerischen Höhle erzählt das Video eine kraftvolle Geschichte, die von Gitarrenvirtuosität, einem gewaltigen Schlagzeugsound und traditionellem Heavy-Metal-Riffing geprägt ist. Während sich das Drama entfaltet, wechselt der Gesang von einer sanften Sehnsucht zu einer charismatischen Rock-Röhre. NOTURNALL haben mit ihrem längsten Song einen ihrer Favoriten ausgewählt und verraten: „Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit, dieses Video an einem Ort namens Caverna do Diabo zu drehen, was übersetzt 'Die Höhle des Teufels' bedeutet, – eine atemberaubende und jenseitige Umgebung mit hoher Luftfeuchte und Fledermäusen, die ständig über unsere Köpfe flogen."
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4CibQqmDio
Die internationale Veröffentlichung von „Cosmic Redemption” markiert für NOTURNALL den Weg in den globalen Metal. Die 13 grandiosen Tracks auf der CD, unter anderem mit namhaften Künstlern wie James LaBrie und Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), beschäftigen sich mit den kosmischen Wendungen, die die Welt nimmt – sowohl auf der Mikroebene als Schlacht des Einzelnen als auch auf der Makroebene in Form von Korruption und Kämpfen in der Gesellschaft. Der Begriff „Cosmic Redemption” (“kosmische Erlösung”) steht für das Ziel eines jeden Menschen, als Person zu wachsen und die Welt als einen besseren Ort zu verlassen als man sie vorgefunden hat. Das Album wurde während der erschütternden Zeit der Pandemie geschrieben und motivierte die Bandmitglieder zum Weitermachen. „Cosmic Redemption” ist ab jetzt überall digital erhältlich; die CD wird am 24. November veröffentlicht.
Sichere dir dein Exemplar von NOTURNALLs “Cosmic Redemption” jetzt unter: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Trackliste :
1. Try Harder
2. Reset the Game
3. Lie to You
4. Shallow Grave
5. Shadows (Walking Through) (feat. Orchestra by Michael Romeo)
6. Cosmic Redemption
7. Scream! For!! Me!!! (feat. Mike Portnoy)
8. O Tempo Não Para (feat. Ney Matogrosso)
9. Take Control (feat. David Ellefson)
10. The Great Filter
11. Never Again (Bonus Track)
12. Hey! (Live Bonus Track feat. James LaBrie)*
13. Scream! For!! Me!!! (Live Bonus Track feat. Mike Portnoy)*
*Das digitale Release beinhaltet stattdessen den Bonus-Track „Shallow Grave” (Edit)
Über NOTURNALL
NOTURNALL. Das ist der Name der jungen Gruppe, die sich in weniger als 10 Jahren als eine der größten und wichtigsten Bands in der brasilianischen Heavy-Metal-Geschichte etabliert hat.
In ihrer kurzen aber intensiven Geschichte, die 2014 begann, kamen einige Legenden der brasilianischen Metalszene zusammen, die vorher ihre Spuren bereits bei weltweit bekannten Bands wie Shaman, Angra und Project46 hinterlassen hatten. Im Line-up befindet sich auch der meisterhafte nordamerikanische Gitarrist Mike Orlando, der mit ADRENALINE MOB Hunderttausende von Alben verkaufte und vom „Guitar Player Magazine” in die Top 100 der besten Gitarristen aller Zeiten und in die Top 10 der Superstars des Jahres 2008 gewählt wurde.
Ikonische Konzerte, spektakuläre Tourneen, mitreißende Musikvideos und Gastauftritte von Heavy-Metal-Legenden aus aller Welt, wie Michael Kiske (Helloween, Unisonic), Mike Portnoy, James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob), Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Edu Falaschi und anderen, festigten NOTURNALL als wahres Juwel des brasilianischen Heavy Metal.
Im Jahr 2022, nach fast 2 Jahren Bühnenabstinenz, begann die Band das Jahr mit einem nostalgischen Konzert im SESC 24 de Maio, wo sie klassische Songs präsentierte. Außerdem veröffentlichten NOTURNALL ihr viertes Studioalbum mit dem Titel “Cosmic Redemption”, auf dem die Band in Bestform zu hören ist – und mir ihr ganz besondere Gäste: Gitarrist MARTY FRIEDMAN und Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON (beide ehemalige MEGADETH), der Gründungsgitarrist von SYMPHONY X MICHAEL ROMEO, der international bekannte Prog-Metal-Schlagzeuger MIKE PORTNOY (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO), der zuvor mit der Band auf Tournee war und im Video zur Single "SCREAM! FOR!! ME!!!" auftrat, sowie die brasilianische MPB-Legende NEY MATOGROSSO.
Bereits bestätigte TOURDATEN 2023 + 2024 . Bleibe hier zu allen Tourdaten-Updates auf dem Laufenden: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/11390720-noturnall
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HEAVY LOAD reagiert auf Fananfragen: Digitaldebüts der ersten Studioalben "STRONGER THAN EVIL" und "DEATH OR GLORY" in Arbeit!Videosingle "WE ROCK THE WORLD" heizt die Stimmung auf
Neues aus dem Vikingerlager von HEAVY LOAD: "We Rock the World" aus dem Album "Riders of the Ancient Storm" wird am Freitag, den 17. November als Live-Video auf YouTube veröffentlicht. Es wird die zweite Video-Single aus dem kürzlich erschienenen Album "Riders of the Ancient Storm" sein, die in die Fußstapfen des Vorgängers "Ride the Night" tritt. Es gibt auch Gerüchte über weitere Videos mit Songs aus dem neuen Album in der Zukunft.
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLRUkB3Vc5E
HEAVY LOAD auf Streaming-Musikdiensten
"Riders of the Ancient Storm" ist seit dem 13. Oktober auf Streaming-Diensten verfügbar. https://heavyload.lnk.to/ROTAS
Die sehr erfolgreiche Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums in diesem Herbst hat großes Interesse entfacht und zu sehr vielen Nachfragen geführt, die zuvor veröffentlichten Alben "Stronger than Evil" und "Death or Glory" auf Musik-Streaming-Diensten verfügbar zu machen. Vor 40 Jahren, im Oktober 1983, wurde "Stronger than Evil" veröffentlicht. Im Jahr 2018 wurde das Album mit sechs bisher unveröffentlichten Tracks neu aufgelegt. "Death or Glory" (1982) wurde 2019 mit vier Bonustracks neu aufgelegt. Die beiden Brüder Ragne und Stybjörn Wahlquist, denen als Produzenten nicht nur ihrer eigenen Werke der warme Klang und die hohe Dynamik ihrer ausnahmslos analogen Produktionen sehr am Herzen liegen, äußern sich nun erstmalig zum möglichen Digitaldebüt ihrer frühen Klassiker: "Wir untersuchen derzeit, wie diese beiden früheren Alben unter Beibehaltung ihrer Klangqualität auf Streaming-Diensten verfügbar gemacht werden können. Weitere Informationen zu Streaming-Diensten und Video-Singles werden in Kürze folgen."
Es lohnt also, sich über die Social-Media-Kanäle von Heavy Load auf dem Laufenden zu halten:
https://www.facebook.com/heavyloadofficial
https://www.instagram.com/heavyloadsweden/
https://www.heavyload-sweden.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO635Tfjdyb1iFq66VAGNOQ
https://heavyload.lnk.to/ROTAS
(Hinweis: Nicht alle Bonustracks in den Wiederveröffentlichungen waren bisher unveröffentlichte Songs. Einige wurden als Singles veröffentlicht, andere auf Compilation-Alben).
"Riders
of the Ancient Storm":
A-Seite
Ride the Night
We Rock the World
Walhalla Warriors
Angel Dark
B-Seite
Slave No More
Raven Is Calling
Sail Away
Butterfly Whisperings (Bonustrack)
Über HEAVY LOAD
HEAVY LOAD wurde im harten Winter 1974-1975 von den beiden Brüdern Ragne Wahlquist (Gesang, Gitarre und Keyboards) und Styrbjörn Wahlquist (Gesang und Schlagzeug) in Stockholm gegründet. Die Vision und die Leidenschaft der Wahlquist-Brüder machten für den entschlossenen Vortrieb der Band immer den Kern aus und speisten den Drang, sich auf musikalische Reisen zu begeben und ihre Musik und Texte in die Welt hinauszutragen.
Die beiden erfinderischen Köpfe wollten sich nicht von Außenstehenden daran hindern lassen, ihre eigene Zukunft als Heavy-Metal-Pioniere zu gestalten: Als Produzenten und Gründer/Inhaber des Thunderload Studios haben sie einen Sound entwickelt, der schnell zur Blaupause für den europäischen Doom Metal wurde, angefangen mit dem bahnbrechenden “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus”-Album von Candlemass und gefolgt vom kultigen “Nightfall”-Album der Band. Und mit Yngwie Malmsteen, Morbid und Hammerfall wurde immer wieder neues Terrain erkundet.
Apropos Entdecker: Das Erbe der Wikinger ist seit ihrer Kindheit eine wichtige Quelle der Inspiration. Die emotionale Verbundenheit der Brüder mit Menschen aus einer fernen Vergangenheit, mit denen sie immerwährende menschliche Herausforderungen teilen, war dazu bestimmt, in ihrer Musik ein Ventil zu finden. Folglich verschmolzen die Brüder den Hard Rock der 70er Jahre mit dem Ambiente und den Gefühlen der Wikinger, was zu dem unverwechselbaren Musikstil der Band, den Texten und den Artworks für ihre Albumcover führte: Viking Metal. Ein Stil, der spätere Bands in Schweden und in anderen Ländern inspirierte. Ein Stil, der heute viele Anhänger auf der ganzen Welt hat. Obwohl die Wikingerthematik schon immer ein hervorstechendes Merkmal im Songwriting von HEAVY LOAD war, wurden in einigen ihrer Songs auch Geschichten mit anderem Hintergrund verarbeitet. Unabhängig von den Umständen haben jedoch alle Songs ihren Ursprung tief im Gefühlsleben der Brüder.
https://www.heavyload-sweden.com
Heute meldet sich die Band mit einer weiteren unerbittlichen wie eingängigen Komposition zurück. “The Cleansing Flood” erzählt eine Geschichte einer gewaltigen Flut, die die Sünden der Menschheit hinwegspült, Geschehenes wiedergutmacht und die Grundlage zur Errichtung einer neuen Welt legt. PARADOGMATA setzen damit ihr Narrativ fort – mit einem weiteren Kampfstatement gegen die Korruption in der Gesellschaft: "In diesem Song geht es wieder einmal um die Bemühungen der Menschheit, sich selbst auszurotten – diesmal durch das Schmelzen der Pole – und um die große Flut, die kommen wird, um die Dinge zu bereinigen."
Musikalisch wandert der Track durch eine grungige und thrashige Soundlandschaft. Beginnend mit einem groovigen Basslauf, öffnet er sich schnell und präsentiert eine kräftige Soundwand, in der helle Gesangsmelodien über Mosh-induzierenden Gitarrengrooves flirren. Es folgt eine Wendung, als die beiden Sänger sich auf ein düsteres Jackyll-&-Hyde-Spiel einlassen und damit die Blutpforten öffnen, um die namensgebende Flut zu entfesseln. Alice in Chains trifft auf Death Metal!
Um diesen geballten Wutausbruch in Form eines schonungslosen Tracks zu untermalen, hat sich die Band einen ganz besonderen Gastsänger ausgesucht und erklärt warum: "Bei diesem Song hat unser Freund Chris Hathcock von The Reticent die Clean Vocals beigesteuert – und er bringt es wirklich auf den Punkt! Sein Haupteinfluss ist Simen Hestnæs/Vortex von Arcturus/Borknagar/ex-Dimmu, und das merkt man auch!"
Audiovisuelle Eindrücke zu “The Cleansing Flood” gibt es hier:
Link zum Video bei YouTube: https://youtu.be/1XvkGa6BbdA
Aber damit noch nicht genug der norwegischen Wut: Am 24. November ist es endlich Zeit für die Veröffentlichung von PARADOGMATAs Album "Endetid"! Der Titel leitet sich vom norwegischen Wort für Endzeit ab, denn das Album beschreibt, wie die Menschheit sich selbst abschafft, während niemand dagegen einschreitet und die Zukunft des Planeten ungewiss ist. Dies ist auch das Leitmotiv des Albums, das von einem breiten Spektrum an stürmischen Thrash-Sounds, nachdenklichen Passagen und traditionellen Heavy-Metal-Riffs befeuert wird. Stilistisch ist die Band breit aufgestellt, lehnt Scheuklappen strikt ab und will sich vor allem auch gar nicht wirklich einordnen lassen. Dennoch haben PARADOGMATA auf "Endetid" einen ganz klaren Weg eingeschlagen: “Metal für Schizophrene, haha. Wir lieben diese Songs, obwohl das neue Material stärker im Grenzbereich zwischen Thrash, Death & Black verwurzelt ist – aber eben immer noch mit unserem melodischen Ansatz."
Auf “Endetid” nimmt uns die Band mit auf eine dramatische Reise mit anspruchsvollen Songs, die hinter die Kulissen der Gesellschaft blicken. PARADOGMATA setzen ein Statement: Gleichgültigkeit und zu viel Macht führen zum Untergang. “Hat die Welt uns als ‘Alphas’ wirklich verdient?”, ist die Frage, die nach Genuss des Albums im Raum steht.
“Endetid” wurde im NordStern Studio mit Kenneth "Ahzari" Jorgensen (Beyond Man, Saligia) und C. Broholt (Katechon, Hellstorm, Infant Death) im Winter 2021 und Sommer 2022 aufgenommen und von P.V. Leth-Olsen im Granraude Studio gemischt und gemastert. Es enthält Gastgesang von Robert Lowe (Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Tyrant, Grief Collector) und Chris Hathcock (The Reticent, Xael), mit Backing-Vocals von Magnus Helmersen (The Federation). Die Albumgrafik und das Design sind von Remedy Art Design, die auch schon für Evergrey, Oceans of Slumber, Kamelot, Blood Red Throne, Amaranthe, The Crown, Hexed, Seventh Wonder, Maladie & The Midgard Project arbeiteten.
PARADOGMATAs “Endetid” gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/endetid1 und hier https://paradogmata.bandcamp.com/
Trackliste
:
Endetidsbundet
The Seeds of Greed
Seven Curses for the Deathly Pale
The Cleansing Flood
Corrupt to Interrupt
Harrowing of Heaven
The Princes in the Tower
Certain Future
The Cleansing Flood (rough mix)
The Princes in the Tower (alt. version)
Über PARADOGMATA
PARADOGMATA wurde 2018 in Trondheim, Norwegen, von Gitarrist Per und Bassist Svein gegründet. Nach einer Weile kam Bo am Schlagzeug hinzu und Anfang 2021 stieß Frank (ex-The Embraced) als Sänger dazu. Seither haben PARADOGMATA deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. Die aktuellen Songs und der Sound der Band entwickelten sich in Richtung harter, aggressiver musikalischer Territorien und 2023 kam schließlich Wojciech als Gitarrist hinzu, was der Band noch mehr Vielfalt verlieh.
PARADOGMATA spielen eine Mischung aus Heavy Metal, Melodic Death und US-Thrash mit Einflüssen von Black Metal im Mix. Der Schwerpunkt liegt jedoch auf melodischen Leads, groovigem Bass und den Riffs. Ursprünglich wurden sie von Bands wie Iron Maiden, Metallica, MSG, Motörhead und Megadeth inspiriert. Heutzutage sind Anklänge an Bands wie Carcass, Edge of Sanity, Kreator, Sepultura, Death und At The Gates hörbar. Es entsteht eine musikalische Landschaft, in die sich Zuhörer flüchten können und in der sie etwas Ehrliches und Echtes finden: Musik, die im Gedächtnis (und den Muskeln) bleibt.
https://www.paradogmata.com/
https://paradogmata.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/paradogmata/
Sweden-born death horde FARSOTH has released their newest album, MORBID SYMPHONIES on Black Lion Records.
Morbid Symphonies is simply 10 death metal songs done with a passion for music and the genre. As always, FARSOTH aims to make songs that will make you headbang, join a mosh pit, and chug a beer or two. If you are looking for music that will make you do the reptile dance, look no further.
FARSOTH invites all of you to join the madness and friendship of Death Metal. Morbid Symphonies is the album that everyone will soon be talking about.
Order Morbid Symphonies at https://farsothblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/morbid-symphonies
Tracklist
1. Hate
2. Nothingness
3. Infernal Bondage
4. Morbid Symphony
5. Bound To Death
6. Afterlife
7. Provoke Me
8. Your Death
9. Rotten Flesh Stew
10. World Beyond
FARSOTH was founded in Sala (Sweden) by Jari Kuusisto in 2020. Shortly thereafter Joakim Mikiver vocals, Jonas Magnusson bass, and Kristofer Elemyr guitar were contacted to join the band. The search for the right drummer turned out to be a more difficult task than expected. Several months later the place was still not filled so Jari decided to contact his good friend Chris Barkensjö (Lik) to help with the drum recording for the album. All said and done, FARSOTH had 9 songs recorded but still no permanent drummer.
In early 2021 William Parkstam was recruited as the band's permanent drummer. FARSOTH rehearsed for the first time as a full band in Williams' hometown of Uppsala. Since then, they have released several videos, along with their debut album, The Plague, on all major streaming platforms.
Shortly after the album's release in late 2022, William decided to leave the band due to other obligations, and Kristofer sadly passed away. William was quickly replaced by Florian Rehn on drums and in early 2023 Johnny Nymark joined the band as their new guitarist. At the beginning of 2023, Swedish record label Black Lion Records reached out to FARSOTH offering the band a record deal. So with a fresh record deal and more than 14 new songs, FARSOTH is looking forward to seeing what 2023 will bring.
FARSOTH is:
Jari Kuusisto - Guitar
Joakim Mikiver - Vocals
Jonas Magnusson - Bass
Florian Rehn - Drums
Johnny Nymark - Guitar
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ANCIENT WARGOD – “WHEN DARKNESS RISES...”
Label: 98Records
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
"When Darkness Rises..." is not just a milestone in German Black Metal; it's a chronicle of Ancient Wargod's evolution from the early '90s underground scene. The album's 26th-anniversary vinyl re-release commemorates the band's journey from its inception as Morpheus, through various transformations, to its apex in the '90s. Celebrated for its vigorous and authentic Black Metal sound, the album garnered significant acclaim, sharing stages with genre stalwarts like Gorgoroth and Mystic Circle, and achieving critical success with features in prominent metal magazines. Despite the band's split in 1998, their legacy endured, leading to a reissue that includes newly remastered tracks, a live intro bonus track, and completely redesigned artwork by Akinakes. The story of Ancient Wargod is marked by both triumph and tragedy, their flame of creativity and innovation in Black Metal burning brightly yet briefly. This re-release through 98Records on November 24, 2023, serves as a tribute to their lasting impact on the genre.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
EXCOMMUNICATIO Unleashes "KODEX LUZIFER" – A Profound Dive into Overwhelmingly Soulful German Black Metal
In early November, Vendetta Records proudly unveiled "Kodex Luzifer," a monumental musical creation that marks the debut release of the enigmatic Bavarian project known as Excommunicatio. This substantial work, spanning nearly an hour, has left an indelible mark on the black metal scene, offering an unrelenting journey into the depths of darkness and musical prowess.
"Kodex
Luzifer" is a relentless odyssey, characterized by grandiose song
structures, deep melodies, and gripping harmony. This opus defies
categorization, transcending the boundaries of traditional black metal, and is
destined to become a pearl of the underground music scene.
The demonic intensity of the vocals adds to the album's relentless hellish atmosphere, painting a vivid sonic portrait of magisterial haughtiness, cold cruelty, and un-ruled excesses. Excommunicatio's vision of hell is a multifaceted realm, where diabolical lords wage war on heaven, and lost souls wander in desolation. Amidst the chaos, moments of alabaster beauty emerge, providing solace amidst the torment.
"Kodex Luzifer" is not just an auditory journey; it's a profound experience. From killer riffs to piercing melodies, this album captivates with its relentless hooks and delivers moments of diabolical possession. The vocals, among the most intense and bestial heard all year, further amplify the infernal aura.
Listen to "Kodex Luzifer" on https://excommunicatio.bandcamp.com/album/kodex-luzifer
This Bavarian project, Excommunicatio, comprises veterans of the German metal scene, yet they have chosen to remain unknown for this endeavor. The mystery surrounding Excommunicatio only adds to the allure of "Kodex Luzifer."
"Kodex Luzifer" is Available Now on LP, CD, and Digital Formats.
For those who revel in the dark and soulful realms of black metal, "Kodex Luzifer" by Excommunicatio is a must-listen. Dive into the abyss and experience the unrelenting power of German black metal.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://excommunicatio.bandcamp.com/
"Raven Banner," by From North, melds melodic death with folk metal, narrating Viking lore through a profound musical journey. The Swedish band's second album, grounded in death metal roots, releases on November 24, 2023.
FROM NORTH – “RAVEN BANNER”
Label: At Dawn Records
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic death metal, folk metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Håkan Johnsson - Vocals
Mattias Svensson - Guitar
Janne Lüthje - Guitar
Conny Pettersson - Drums
Mikael Kindblad - Bass
Tracklist:
Raven Banner
Into the Oblivion
Berserkers
The Queen
Harmbidder
Shield Wall
Runestones
The Plague
Järnvidja
Winterblot
"Raven Banner," From North's sophomore album, stands as a stalwart example of melodic death metal infused with the storytelling spirit of folk metal. The Swedish ensemble, comprising members with roots deeply planted in the death metal underground, showcases their collective experience and musical prowess. Each member brings a distinct flair to the band's sound: Håkan Johnsson's vocals serve as a clarion call to the past, while the guitars of Mattias Svensson and Janne Lüthje weave intricate riffs that honor the melodic tradition. Conny Pettersson's drums echo the march of ancient warriors, and Mikael Kindblad's bass provides the solid foundation upon which these sagas are told.
The album presents a narrative arc through its tracklist, starting with the eponymous "Raven Banner," a symbol of Viking lore, and culminating in "Winterblot," which conjures the depth of Scandinavian winters and ancient rites. Each track, from "Berserkers" to "Shield Wall," is a tribute to the valor and myths that have shaped a culture known for its fierce independence and profound connection to nature.
The production values, upheld by the skilled hands of David Mauritzon at Soundtornado Studio, ensure that each song delivers both the rawness of battle and the clarity of the story. With its release on November 24, 2023, through At Dawn Records, "Raven Banner" is not merely an album but a historical canvas, painting scenes of Norse mythology with every chord and chorus.
The band's commitment to authenticity and passion for their heritage is palpable, promising to resonate with fans of genre giants like Amon Amarth and Eluveitie. "Raven Banner" is not an album of hyperbole but a heartfelt homage to the tales that have survived the test of time, now retold with the fervor of modern metal. It's an invitation to explore the depths of folkloric metal through the lens of musicians who have lived and breathed this genre in their previous incarnations and now in From North.
https://www.fromnorth.se
https://atdawnrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fromnorthsweden
Heimdalls Wacht returns after seven years with "Mystagogie" a profound critique of modernity and a celebration of ancient ethos through neo-romantic Black Metal. The album blends German romanticism with unparalleled vocal depth, challenging the ephemeral nature of today's world.
HEIMDALLS WACHT – “MYSTAGOGIE “
Label: Trollzorn
Release Date: 1st December 2023
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Tracklist:
Rabenstadium
On the path of the ancient
Klarheit der Nacht
Das trunkene Lied von Ewigkeit
Shadowlord
Europa brennt
Verlorene Spuren
Hexeninsel – Des Teufels Buhlin
Jeder Abschied atmet den Tod (Ursprung Teil III)
Ich durchschritt das Runentor
Emerging from a seven-year silence, Heimdalls Wacht unveils "Mystagogie", a profound exploration into the dissonance between ancient ethos and the malaise of modernity. The album is a testament to the band's long-standing critique of the contemporary world's ephemeral consumerism, its abandonment of spiritual depth, and the hollow intellectual monotony that permeates society. Drenched in themes drawn from nature, bygone cultures, and paganism, the record delves deep into the realms of German romanticism, echoing the natural philosophical concepts of Ludwig Tieck and the literary nihilism of Klingemann.
This neo-romantic art project imagines Heimdall, the vigilant Norse god, awakening in a world where he's a stranger, confronting it with a blend of melancholy, bewilderment, and fury. The lyrical journey traverses occult realms, celebrates cross-cultural spirituality, and bemoans the modern age's reductionist materialism. Heimdalls Wacht stands as an embodiment of fierce individualism, rejecting any political construct that diminishes the individual's essence and champions art as a beacon of authentic expression.
A noteworthy aspect of this release is its auditory landscape. The vocal trio—Wiborg, Sarolf, and Saruman—offers an unparalleled range within the Black Metal genre. Their harmonies, enriched by Herjann's background chants, strike a balance between reverence for Heimdalls Wacht's storied past and an eager embrace of a new chapter. This duality is further accentuated by the pristine production quality, recorded at the renowned Tom Meier Studio and masterfully refined at Stage One Studio by the globally respected Andy Classen.
"Mystagogie" stands not just as a musical album but as an artistic declaration, a challenge to the listener to awaken and recognize the abyss between timeless values and the transience of the modern era. Through their art, Heimdalls Wacht beckons listeners into a world where the soul's richness is celebrated, where materialism is scorned, and where music serves as a portal to epochs long gone but desperately needed.
www.trollzorn.de
https://heimdallswacht.bandcamp.com/
www.heimdallswacht.de
The video, realized by Marco Berton of MB Video Production, emphasizes the powerful dynamics of their riffing with the sick melodies of their music.
The album "What's Done Is Done", strong of its 10 tracks of Death/Doom Metal with Post Metal and Gothic elements, will be released on February 16th, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital format and will push the band's vision of music to a new level of intensity and emotion.
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen.
Listen / Buy "What's Done Is Done" (digital single): https://song.link/INAU1
PRE-ORDER "What's Done Is Done" digipakCD: https://shorturl.at/nvwDJ
Tracklist:
1. What's Done Is Done
2. Focus
3. Lucid Dream
4. Inside My Soul
5. Despised By Life
6. Breathing In The Void
7. The Illusion Of Reality
8. Block
9. Strange Thoughts
10. I See You
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San Fransisco (CA) - Bay Area Hardcore/Thrash/Groove Metal quartet ALMOST DEAD have released a guitar playthrough video for new single "WARHEADS IN THE SKY."
ALMOST DEAD will release DESTRUCTION IS ALL WE KNOW on January 26, 2024. The album is the band's sixth, and the first for Innerstrength Records.
On the forthcoming album, ALMOST DEAD take their sound even further into realms of the extreme, building off all of their previous influences, incorporating new ones, and growing their reach both internationally and domestically.
Since forming in Martinez, CA in 2004, ALMOST DEAD has been churning out an aggressive blend of thrash, groove metal and hardcore. The group's sound is influenced by the likes of Pantera and Sepultura, infused with that of their local Bay Area scene like Testament and Machine Head, as well as incorporating more modern influences such as New England metalcore and New York death metal. ALMOST DEAD has created their own original style that still includes all the elements of metal you know and love.
Track
Listing:
1. Warheads In The Sky
2. Commandments Of Coercion
3. Eight Eyes Black
4. Nightmare Coming
5. Within The Ashes
6. Agent Of Chaos
7. Brutal Devotion
8. Selfish Suicide
9. Where Sinners Cry
Album recorded, mixed and mastered by Zac Orhen at Sharkbite Studios Oakland, CA
Album cover and art work by Gragoth
Bio:
ALMOST DEAD have released five full-length albums to date: Almost Dead (2007), Internal Chaos (2008), Mindfucked (2012), Lay Me Down To Waste (2018), and Brutal Onslaught (2021).
In a 10/10-rated review, Jennytate.wordpress.com called 2018’s Lay Me Down To Waste “a slab of steel driven rage and blood spurting horror, like you've never heard before. Atmospherically dense, with visual assault and gothic mind terror. Almost Dead are masters at brevity of power. 'LMDTW' multiplies the energy and strength of even the heaviest of metal albums. Leaving you terrorized, traumatized and gagging
for more."
Metal Hammer Spain called 2021’s Brutal Onslaught “one of the best metal releases of the year...for the faithful of American thrash metal,” referring to it as an album that demonstrated “incredible virtuosity” and “characterized by the great variety of riffs and the power it has from beginning to end.”
In early 2021 ALMOST DEAD signed a worldwide deal with Art Gates Records, looking to take their unique blend of metal music and intense live performances and share it with the rest of the world. In partnership with the Flaming Arts Agency, ALMOST DEAD embarked on the “Black Rituals Tour 2021" in Europe, alongside co-headliners Batushka (PL) and Belphegor (AT), as well as fellow support Diabolical (SE) and Warhammer (GR).
Line-up:
Vocals: Tony Rolandelli
Guitars: Zach Weed
Drums: Ryan Glick
Bass Guitar: Felix Portillo
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Label: Self-Released
Release Date: May 12th, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Ireland
Line-up:
Shane "Red" Corcoran
Tracklist:
1. Verses of the Perverse
2. Afterbirth Dessert
3. Bloated Bag of Entrails
4. Dismembered Elicacy
5. New Born Dissection
6. Visceral Malevolence
7. Basement Impalement
8. Bathing in Entrails
Hailing from Ireland, Necrotized emerges as a one-man force in the death metal scene. With influences rooted in iconic bands such as early Carcass, Suffocation, and Exhumed, "Eternal Perversion" stands as Necrotized's debut offering. This self-released masterpiece was meticulously recorded at Rua studios in Kilkenny, Ireland by Shane "Red" Corcoran and underwent mixing and mastering by Domo Dixon of Gama Bomb fame. Adorned with the intricate artwork of Paul McCarroll, the album encapsulates the raw energy and essence of classic death metal. Dive into the dark depths of "Eternal Perversion" now available for streaming across all major platforms.
https://necrotized.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-perversion
https://www.facebook.com/necrotizedkilkenny
Wisconsin, US-based doom-death masters Dusk will release their new album “DISSOLVE INTO ASH” later this year. It will be the band’s first full-length album in 28 years, following on from the debut “...Majestic Thou in Ruin” which was originally released in 1995.
“Dissolve Into Ash” will be released in late 2023 via Dark Symphonies / The Crypt Vinyl on CD and vinyl and on tape via Dread Records. The release will be distributed through Dark Descent Records. The album was produced by David Pietila at SourceTrack Studio.
Regarding the background of the new album, the band commented: “Birthed out of the Covid pandemic, the inspiration of the material for this release was an overall sadness. The purpose of this album is to somehow musically equate the overall demise of mankind; an almost apocalyptic/end days atomosphere. The title “Dissolve into Ash” was derived from an ancient Latin funeral dirge entitled “Dies Irae”.
“The
section of the chant focused on is translated into English as: “The Day of
Wrath, that Day Will Dissolve the World in Ashes How great will be
the Quaking When the Judge is about to Come
“This verse contains the overall feeling of being overwhelmed by this life and the mental torment that exists during these times. This is the darkest album that Dusk has ever recorded. Exploring the deepest depressive depths of the soul.
"The opening track “Beacon Obscured” embraces the entire inspiration for the release. The song opens with a doom-laden intercessory moan that encompasses the full desolation of mankind, then progresses toward a hauntingly original rendition of “Dies Irae” performed by Dana Ignarski.
"The other tracks feature raw and brutal vocals mixed that seem to have found new life. Musically this album contains the obvious death/doom riffs, and progresses to some slight black metal influences.
"The band worked tirelessly to try to make the sound as massive as possible without sounding overproduced. Dusk also tried to stay true to their old school death doom roots, since not having recorded a full length since 1995, and at the same time ushering in a new modern version of the band. Fans of old school and new fans who never heard of Dusk should be pleased with the result."
Since reforming in 2015, the band has released a compilation “Dusk / ...Majestic Thou in Ruin” (2015, Dark Symphonies) and an EP “Withdraw” (2018, Dark Symphonies).
About Dusk:
Dusk is a 5-piece American Death/Doom band from Green Bay, WI, USA. The band was originally formed in 1993 from a collection of musicians who set out to create something different within their local scene. Dusk channelled their inner Cathedral, My Dying Bride and diSEMBOWELMENT to craft their own unique brand. Live the band fuses massive sound and atmospheric keys. Well-timed haunting female vocals pairs well with a light show and ambient fog. The experience will transform the listener into a mind-numbing aural plane.
Dusk is often hailed as a pioneer of the death/doom genre. The band's first full-length gained cult status. This prompted cries for the band to reform and play live again. With the promise of Majestic Thou in Ruin and the band's demo to be reissued on CD and vinyl by Dark Symphonies/The Crypt Vinyl; Dusk reunited for the fans after having been disbanded for 17 years. Since reuniting in 2015 Dusk have played sold out shows with Amorphis, Maryland Deathfest in 2018 and toured with underground legends Master in 2019. The current lineup consists of Steve Crane (vocals/bass), Tim Beyer (Guitar/synth), Steve Gross (Guitar/synth), Sean Smith (drums/synth), Dana Ignarski (vocals).
https://www.facebook.com/duskusaofficial
Kalt Vindur was established in the spring of 2015 in Dukla, Poland. After personnel changes in the line-up of Artur (Svart) on guitar, Julian (Xakhariash) on drums, Szymon (S) on bass guitar, Wojciech (Celsus) on vocals, the band recorded their first album entitled “Delusions” and released in 2017 by Polish record label Mara Productions. Following that, Kalt Vindur were joined by guitarist Marcin (Ver) for live performances and shortly after became a permanent member of the band.
The band's first album consists of six compositions set in the climate of progressive black metal, characterised by the climate of the Podkarpacie region demonstrated by the melodies and aggressive rhythms. The themes of the lyrics include man's struggle with his inner demons, weaknesses, as well as events related to the history of the Podkarpacie region, such as the devastating battles of the Second World War, death, destruction and suffering.
In 2020, the second album entitled "...And Nothing Is Endless" was released by Witching Hour Productions, on which the band further developed their style and cemented their unique presentation of Subcarpathian black metal. This time, the music gained even more power and melody with a regional tinge. The compositions became even more violent and heavy. Kalt Vindur played concerts alongside such bands as Pandemonium, Hate, Batushka, Jarun, Zmarlym and performed at Siekiera Fest 2021.
In 2022, the band recorded the material for their third album entitled 'Magna Mater'. The drum recordings for the new album were made by new talented percussionist Rafal Chruscicki (Czarnuch), who replaced previous drummer Julian (Xakhariash). The band's style has also evolved this time, making it the most mature work with some surprising changes, but at the same time a multidimensional and coherent album.
The album “Magna Mater” will be released on 26 January 2024 and is now available to pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Tracklist:
1. Magna Mater
2. Zywioly
3. Agonizing Luminosity
4. Bless Us
5. Possessed by Lunacy
6. Visions of Purification
7. Mist Over Cergova
Album Credits
All songs by Kalt Vindur
Lyrics by Celsus
Music was recorded at Regnat Studio (Dargor, Krusher) in Cieklin (PL)
Mix was done by Krzysztof Kokosinski
Mastering by Adrian Miesowicz (Tribe Five Studio)
Vinyl mastering by Filip Halucha (Heinrich House Studio)
Cover artwork and layout by Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata)
Guests:
- keyboard by Krzysztof Kokosinski in "Visions Of Purification" and "Magna Mater" tracks
- keyboard by Mark from the mysterious band MYSTHICON
in the song "Mist Over Cergova"
- drums by Julian Zacharjasz from thrash metal band INTERCEPTOR
in the song "Mist Over Cergova"
- drums by Andrzej Czujko from tech death metal KARPATHIAN RELICT
in "Possessed By Lunacy"
KALT VINDUR are:
Celsus - vocals
Svart – guitars
Ver – guitar
S – bass
Czarnuch - drums
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
http://kaltvindur.pl/ 
https://www.facebook.com/kaltvindurband
HELESTIOS – “!ROAD TO ECSTASY”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Metal
Country: United Kingdom
Line-up:
Henrijs Leja - Vocalist/Guitarist
Stelios Aggelis - Guitarist
Tracklist:
Road To Ecstasy
Bury My Demons' single "Empire" reflects the band's surprising and enjoyable creative process, evolving from a simple concept to a comprehensive music video by Kyle Lamar, with mixing by Chris Mora. This development brought unexpected enjoyment to its production, making "Empire" a pivotal release in their career. Recorded at War Horse Recordings, it appeals to fans of heavy metal, particularly those who enjoy Thy Art is Murder, Left to Suffer, and Lorna Shore.
https://helestios.bandcamp.com/music
https://m.facebook.com/helestios/
Originating from the Inland Empire of California, Nature of the Beast emerged onto the scene in 2019. Over the years, the band weathered a series of lineup changes, paving the way for their current formation. With the inception of their debut album, "Radio Hauntings," the band embarked on a relentless journey, bolstered by the addition of bass virtuoso Danyael Laughing Bear.
Danyael, an industry stalwart with a wealth of musical experience, has proven to be the catalyst propelling Nature of the Beast to the forefront of the extreme metal realm. Their collaboration with Wormholedeath signifies a new chapter in their musical odyssey, characterized by explosive live performances and unapologetically brutal extreme metal, destined to captivate audiences across the globe.
The devilish lineup of Nature of the Beast consists of:
Joseph Gonzalez: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Danyael Laughing Bear: Bass, Vocals
George Rios: Drums, Vocals
Luis Diaz: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tracklist:
1.Radio Hauntings
2.Suffocate
3.Welcome to my World
4.Trauma
5.Creatures of the Dead
6.Rise
7.Scent of Blood
8.Walls of Death
9.I’ll take you to your Grave
10.The Anger the Sins
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FATHOMLESS RITUAL – “HYMNS FOR THE LESSER GODS”
For
fans of: Demilich, Chthe'ilist, Dead
and Dripping, Mortiferum, Dead, Adramelech, Cryptworm
With manic glee, Fathomless Ritual recreate the maddening, unhinged kind of death metal created by the likes of Demilich and give their own ugly, grime-ridden twist to it. The music has a darker, murkier, cavernous sound but all the same has a denser quality and a sense of modern urgency about it which livens up the proceedings. There's nary a dull moment on the album with there being a constant barrage of riffs all wriggling their way into your brain but it's done in such a boisterous manner that it doesn't feel at all life-threatening. Having the experience of bands such as Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith, the sole mastermind behind the band, B. Dean, knows his way around death metal and how best to compound this particular style without destroying its essence or appeal for that matter. Without attempting to dethrone the gods, he's made a conscientious effort to make the sound more extreme and relevant in his own way and to that extent it works amazingly well. This is an album that should delight any fan of underground death metal music.
Line up
B. Dean (Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith) - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming
Gouache paintings by Marcio Blasphemator (Autophagy)
Track listing:
1. Hecatomb for an Unending Madness 02:31
2. Exiled to the Lower Catacombs 04:54
3. Gorge of the Nameless 04:15
4. Grafted to the Chambers of Mirth 06:11
5. Wielding the Bone Wand 04:44
6. Cosmic Reflections from the Basin of Blood 04:00
7. Gelatinous Being of Countless Forms 04:57
8. Gift for Aranaktu 06:54
Official release date - March 1st, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
INNER BLAST – “MEMORIES UPLOADED”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 31 October 2023
Format: Digital and CD
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Portugal
Line-up:
Liliana Silva: Vocals
Aquiles Dias: Guitar
Luís Silva: Bass
Nuno Sabu: Drums
Tracklist:
Scourge and Fire
Master of Suffering
There's no Pride (Live)
Darkest Hour (Live)
No Strings (Live)
Hailing from Portugal, Inner Blast presents their latest work, "Memories Uploaded." This EP encapsulates the raw intensity and depth of the band's artistry. Consisting of two original tracks crafted in 2022, it also brings the fervor of live performance with three songs captured from their album-launch concert for "Figment of the Imagination." Frontwoman Liliana's haunting vocals, combined with the instrumental prowess of the band, ensures this EP not only resonates with existing fans but also captivates new listeners. It's a genuine testament to Inner Blast's continuous evolution and commitment to their craft.
https://www.youtube.com/@innerblast1040
https://www.facebook.com/innerblast
Philadelphia-based technical death metal act SUBLATION is ready to unleash their second release, ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF DECAY.
The six-song EP is an experimental journey through a myriad of production styles and genres with a locus on Decay. As the release progresses there is a regression of clarity, melody, and even rhyming meter as Sublation navigates from one theme to the next. The painter Jay Defeo once said "Only by chancing the ridiculous, can I hope for the sublime" and with this release SUBLATION chances the ridiculous, grasping towards an ideal of a metal release that has narrative, compositional, and sonic cohesion.
Check out the EP's opening track, "Congenital Putrescence" now at https://sublationband.bandcamp.com/track/congenital-putrescence
Tracklist:
1) Congenital Putrescence
2) Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It
3) Eclipse Awe
4) Idiopathic
5) Born Out of a Whim
6) This Little Death
7) We Were Never Meant To Live This Long
Bio:
SUBLATION is a death metal band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2008, under the name Fisthammer by frontman Max Svalgard, and drummer Danny Piselli. They recorded their first demo with brothers Mike and Doug Sabolick of A Life Once Lost and under their tutelage, they forged a unique style of technical blackened death metal.
In 2012, Fisthammer released their debut album Devour All You See, through HPGD Productions. The response to the album was strongly positive, and led one reviewer to describe them as “set to be this generation's Decapitated”. Fisthammer went on to do 150 + shows in support of that album, all self-funded without the help of any label or outside management. In 2014, they released their follow-up album Infallible, which was once again recorded with renowned engineer Carson Slovak at Atrium audio. The follow-up album saw Fisthammer take even more influence from their black metal roots, while still having the technical and trash elements of their previous work. After the release of Infallible, Fisthammer once again did several national tours, including opening up for the legendary MASTER.
In 2020, SUBLATION returned from its 5-year hiatus with a new name and a newly-shared vision for the band. Never being a band to follow trends, SUBLATION aims to release a brand of death metal that rejects the lyrical confines of death metal while musically and sonically embracing the raw and visceral facets of their roots.
SUBLATION is:
Max Svalgard - guitar, bass, vocals
Danny Piselli - drums
https://www.facebook.com/Sublationband
"Cosmic Curse Invocation" is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qt2rEJMBa0
Black Star Gnosis is due out December 1 on CD, digital, cassette, and vinyl formats via Dark Descent Records. Pre-order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-star-gnosis
Stream the album's first single, "Ipsissimus of Shadows" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJvX0wJPO8
After more than eleven years since the release of Enthroned Is the Night, the legendary beast of DEMONCY rears its ugly head once more – in league with Dark Descent Records – and perhaps at the top of its malevolent powers. Led by illustrious founder Ixithra, their upcoming fifth album Black Star Gnosis is a true testament to constancy and vision in the name of evil.
With this new offering, DEMONCY delivers the record most sonically akin to 1999’s Joined in Darkness since the turn of the century. The primitive reverb-laden production seamlessly complements the songcraft of unfathomable darkness, resulting in an inimitable hellish soundscape unique to DEMONCY alone. The crushing compositions are accompanied by a commanding subterranean bass frequency, as well as Ixithra’s uniquely coarse vocal performances - which also bear a striking resemblance to the second album.
Black Star Gnosis was recorded and mixed by VJS at Dirge Forge. The album was mastered by Jeremie Bezier at Blackout Bruxhell. Art and design for Black Star Gnosis by Ixithra.
Tracklist:
1. Across the Setian Planes
2. Ipsissimus of Shadows
3. Black Star Gnosis
4. Cosmic Curse Invocation
5. Syzygy of Unholy Trinity
6. De Mysterium Noctis
7. Performing the Ceremonies of Tragedy
8. Cosmic Curse Expulsion
9. Occultation of Typhon
Having formed in 1989, DEMONCY is among the eldest US black metal bands in existence.
Demoncy is:
Ixithra - Satanic Psalms & Sempiternal Malice
VJS - Typhonian Strings & Titan Skins
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Demoncy1/
Let the ground shake! Blackened doom metal from the mists of the Belgian forest !
Hyde is a Belgian blackened doom metal band alternating crushingly low and surging black riffs lead away by female eerie voices and furious saturated vocals. An atmospheric and violent exploration of nature, origins, fate, darkness, doom and ultimately death.
https://www.facebook.com/malpermesitarecords
https://www.malpermesita.com/
Three
years on from the violent rage of the last TANIN’IVER album, The
Lucifer Effect, Steve Lillywhite is back – still fighting against the
randomly assigned cruelties of fate and still spitting venom at the grotesque
targets that have inflamed his hatred. Armed with nine new incendiary tracks of
rabid black/death metal, each more explosive than the last, Tanin’iver have
returned to burn the world again – faster, harder and more deadly than ever
before…DARK EVILS DESECRATE is here!
While each one of the three full length albums, two singles and one EP to have appeared under the Tanin’iver banner since its brutal birth in 2018 have been intense and furious outpourings of extremity, even their crimson hues pale beside the pure savagery of Dark Evils Desecrate. While past albums have focussed their aggression solely against bloated bastions of religion, this time Steve Lillywhite has broadened the scope of his bombardment of disgust. Humanity’s obsessions with war, racial intolerance, mindless violence and the insidious corruption of social media are all flayed to the bone by the machine gun riffs, scathing vocal attack and heavy artillery drum barrage that erupt from tracks like first single ‘Another World’s Hell’. The path to Dark Evils Desecrate has been a long and arduous one, beset by illness, addiction and tragedy, but the final results of all the labour and loss are quite incredible. Working once more with guitarist Liam Mohor, co-creator of The Lucifer Effect, Steve Lillywhite has forged an album of staggering power, built from superbly crafted songs, laden with vicious hooks and infused with boiling adrenaline. The unblinking stare, the unflinching ferocity, the drive, determination and single-minded intent are both magnificent and intimidating.
Backed by the dedication of label Morning Star Heresy, Tanin’iver will unleash Dark Evils Desecrate on January 25th, branding the New Year with their sigil of defiance. Adorned with the band’s trademark high impact artwork and produced, mixed and mastered to perfection by Steve Lillywhite himself, Dark Evils Desecrate is the ultimate expression of Tanin’iver’s unbreakable spirit and unquenchable fire. Brace for impact and prepare yourself for an exercise in domineering destruction!
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https://taniniver.bandcamp.com/music
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Heavy Metal mit brasilianischem Herz: NOTURNALL erobern den Globus mit neuer Video-Single und der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres Albums „COSMIC REDEMPTION”. Start der UK-Tour als Support von Metal-Legende Paul Di'Anno!
Ein brasilianischer Sturm rast glorreich auf die Welt zu
– und NOTURNALL ist das Herzstück des Tornados! Die lebendige Band
ist für ihre rastlosen Tourneen durch internationale Gefilde und ihre
originellen Bühnenauftritte bekannt. Zwischen melodischer, grooviger und
beeindruckend dynamischer Musik hin und her pendelnd, zeigen NOTURNALL ein
hohes Niveau an ihren Instrumenten und bewegen sich in der Nähe des Sounds von
Angra und Symphony X – wenn auch in einer schwereren Verpackung.Unzählige prominente Musiker der Metal-Gemeinde haben schon mit dieser ungezähmten brasilianischen Kraft zusammengearbeitet: Michael Kiske (Helloween, Unisonic), Mike Portnoy, James Labrie (Dream Theater), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob), Michael Romeo (Symphony X) und andere. Zu den unzähligen Bühnenmanövern, die das Publikum bereits zu sehen bekam, gehörten sich um 360 Grad drehende Drums, die sich komplett auf den Kopf stellten, exotische Pole Dancer in Zombiekostümen und eine Zaubershow, die von einem professionellen Magier geleitet wurde. Was das Spektakel abrundet: Die Band ist bekannt für eruptive Bühnenpräsentation, Stagedives, Moshpits, Powerslides und einen unverkennbaren Plastikball, mit dem das Publikum während der Show spielen kann. Und es kommt noch besser: Fans, die die Live-Shows lieben, können all dies in der Tasche mit nach Hause nehmen, denn NOTURNALL sind einer der wenigen Acts, die ihre Konzerte auf DVD zur Verfügung stellen – eine fanexklusive Scheibe, die es vorerst nur bei ihren Shows zu kaufen gibt. Aktuell befinden sich NOTURNALL auf einer Welttournee, an deren Ende die Band in über 100 Städten und 20 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten gespielt haben wird.
Und: NOTURNALL haben noch ein weiteres Ass im Ärmel. Sie werden mit niemand Geringerem als Paul Di'Anno (Ex-Iron Maiden) auf dem Weg von Europa nach Australien die Bühnen rocken! Di'Anno hat in seinem Leben eine Achterbahnfahrt von Rückschlägen hinter sich, aber die unglaubliche Liebe zum Metal hat die Brasilianer stets mit ihm verbunden, während die internationale Community ihm geholfen hat, wieder auf Spur zu kommen. Ganz klar: Dieser Winter wird sicherlich mit erstklassigen Bühnenauftritten von NOTURNALL und Di'Anno gefüllt sein.
Vorab sind NOTURNALL schon jetzt bereit, die Fans mit der neuen Video-Single „Shallow Grave” aus dem kommenden internationalen Release ihres Albums „Cosmic Redemption” noch mehr zu begeistern. Glücklicherweise entpuppte sich das Stück als absoluter Publikumsliebling, bevor es fast nicht auf dem Album gelandet wäre. Hinter den Kulissen dieser Komposition verbirgt sich eine tragische Geschichte, wie die Band erklärt: „'Shallow Grave’ handelt von den Kämpfen der Künstlerseelen und missbräuchlichen Beziehungen, in denen man alles für seine Kunst gibt und sehr wenig zurückbekommt, und am Ende wahrscheinlich vergessen und in einem nichtssagenden Grab bestattet wird."
In einer malerischen Höhle erzählt das Video eine kraftvolle Geschichte, die von Gitarrenvirtuosität, einem gewaltigen Schlagzeugsound und traditionellem Heavy-Metal-Riffing geprägt ist. Während sich das Drama entfaltet, wechselt der Gesang von einer sanften Sehnsucht zu einer charismatischen Rock-Röhre. NOTURNALL haben mit ihrem längsten Song einen ihrer Favoriten ausgewählt und verraten: „Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit, dieses Video an einem Ort namens Caverna do Diabo zu drehen, was übersetzt 'Die Höhle des Teufels' bedeutet, – eine atemberaubende und jenseitige Umgebung mit hoher Luftfeuchte und Fledermäusen, die ständig über unsere Köpfe flogen."
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4CibQqmDio
Die internationale Veröffentlichung von „Cosmic Redemption” markiert für NOTURNALL den Weg in den globalen Metal. Die 13 grandiosen Tracks auf der CD, unter anderem mit namhaften Künstlern wie James LaBrie und Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), beschäftigen sich mit den kosmischen Wendungen, die die Welt nimmt – sowohl auf der Mikroebene als Schlacht des Einzelnen als auch auf der Makroebene in Form von Korruption und Kämpfen in der Gesellschaft. Der Begriff „Cosmic Redemption” (“kosmische Erlösung”) steht für das Ziel eines jeden Menschen, als Person zu wachsen und die Welt als einen besseren Ort zu verlassen als man sie vorgefunden hat. Das Album wurde während der erschütternden Zeit der Pandemie geschrieben und motivierte die Bandmitglieder zum Weitermachen. „Cosmic Redemption” ist ab jetzt überall digital erhältlich; die CD wird am 24. November veröffentlicht.
Sichere dir dein Exemplar von NOTURNALLs “Cosmic Redemption” jetzt unter: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Trackliste :
1. Try Harder
2. Reset the Game
3. Lie to You
4. Shallow Grave
5. Shadows (Walking Through) (feat. Orchestra by Michael Romeo)
6. Cosmic Redemption
7. Scream! For!! Me!!! (feat. Mike Portnoy)
8. O Tempo Não Para (feat. Ney Matogrosso)
9. Take Control (feat. David Ellefson)
10. The Great Filter
11. Never Again (Bonus Track)
12. Hey! (Live Bonus Track feat. James LaBrie)*
13. Scream! For!! Me!!! (Live Bonus Track feat. Mike Portnoy)*
*Das digitale Release beinhaltet stattdessen den Bonus-Track „Shallow Grave” (Edit)
Über NOTURNALL
NOTURNALL. Das ist der Name der jungen Gruppe, die sich in weniger als 10 Jahren als eine der größten und wichtigsten Bands in der brasilianischen Heavy-Metal-Geschichte etabliert hat.
In ihrer kurzen aber intensiven Geschichte, die 2014 begann, kamen einige Legenden der brasilianischen Metalszene zusammen, die vorher ihre Spuren bereits bei weltweit bekannten Bands wie Shaman, Angra und Project46 hinterlassen hatten. Im Line-up befindet sich auch der meisterhafte nordamerikanische Gitarrist Mike Orlando, der mit ADRENALINE MOB Hunderttausende von Alben verkaufte und vom „Guitar Player Magazine” in die Top 100 der besten Gitarristen aller Zeiten und in die Top 10 der Superstars des Jahres 2008 gewählt wurde.
Ikonische Konzerte, spektakuläre Tourneen, mitreißende Musikvideos und Gastauftritte von Heavy-Metal-Legenden aus aller Welt, wie Michael Kiske (Helloween, Unisonic), Mike Portnoy, James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob), Michael Romeo (Symphony X), Edu Falaschi und anderen, festigten NOTURNALL als wahres Juwel des brasilianischen Heavy Metal.
Im Jahr 2022, nach fast 2 Jahren Bühnenabstinenz, begann die Band das Jahr mit einem nostalgischen Konzert im SESC 24 de Maio, wo sie klassische Songs präsentierte. Außerdem veröffentlichten NOTURNALL ihr viertes Studioalbum mit dem Titel “Cosmic Redemption”, auf dem die Band in Bestform zu hören ist – und mir ihr ganz besondere Gäste: Gitarrist MARTY FRIEDMAN und Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON (beide ehemalige MEGADETH), der Gründungsgitarrist von SYMPHONY X MICHAEL ROMEO, der international bekannte Prog-Metal-Schlagzeuger MIKE PORTNOY (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO), der zuvor mit der Band auf Tournee war und im Video zur Single "SCREAM! FOR!! ME!!!" auftrat, sowie die brasilianische MPB-Legende NEY MATOGROSSO.
Bereits bestätigte TOURDATEN 2023 + 2024 . Bleibe hier zu allen Tourdaten-Updates auf dem Laufenden: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/11390720-noturnall
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HEAVY LOAD reagiert auf Fananfragen: Digitaldebüts der ersten Studioalben "STRONGER THAN EVIL" und "DEATH OR GLORY" in Arbeit!Videosingle "WE ROCK THE WORLD" heizt die Stimmung auf
Neues aus dem Vikingerlager von HEAVY LOAD: "We Rock the World" aus dem Album "Riders of the Ancient Storm" wird am Freitag, den 17. November als Live-Video auf YouTube veröffentlicht. Es wird die zweite Video-Single aus dem kürzlich erschienenen Album "Riders of the Ancient Storm" sein, die in die Fußstapfen des Vorgängers "Ride the Night" tritt. Es gibt auch Gerüchte über weitere Videos mit Songs aus dem neuen Album in der Zukunft.
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLRUkB3Vc5E
HEAVY LOAD auf Streaming-Musikdiensten
"Riders of the Ancient Storm" ist seit dem 13. Oktober auf Streaming-Diensten verfügbar. https://heavyload.lnk.to/ROTAS
Die sehr erfolgreiche Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums in diesem Herbst hat großes Interesse entfacht und zu sehr vielen Nachfragen geführt, die zuvor veröffentlichten Alben "Stronger than Evil" und "Death or Glory" auf Musik-Streaming-Diensten verfügbar zu machen. Vor 40 Jahren, im Oktober 1983, wurde "Stronger than Evil" veröffentlicht. Im Jahr 2018 wurde das Album mit sechs bisher unveröffentlichten Tracks neu aufgelegt. "Death or Glory" (1982) wurde 2019 mit vier Bonustracks neu aufgelegt. Die beiden Brüder Ragne und Stybjörn Wahlquist, denen als Produzenten nicht nur ihrer eigenen Werke der warme Klang und die hohe Dynamik ihrer ausnahmslos analogen Produktionen sehr am Herzen liegen, äußern sich nun erstmalig zum möglichen Digitaldebüt ihrer frühen Klassiker: "Wir untersuchen derzeit, wie diese beiden früheren Alben unter Beibehaltung ihrer Klangqualität auf Streaming-Diensten verfügbar gemacht werden können. Weitere Informationen zu Streaming-Diensten und Video-Singles werden in Kürze folgen."
Es lohnt also, sich über die Social-Media-Kanäle von Heavy Load auf dem Laufenden zu halten:
https://www.facebook.com/heavyloadofficial
https://www.instagram.com/heavyloadsweden/
https://www.heavyload-sweden.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO635Tfjdyb1iFq66VAGNOQ
https://heavyload.lnk.to/ROTAS
(Hinweis: Nicht alle Bonustracks in den Wiederveröffentlichungen waren bisher unveröffentlichte Songs. Einige wurden als Singles veröffentlicht, andere auf Compilation-Alben).
"Riders
of the Ancient Storm":A-Seite
Ride the Night
We Rock the World
Walhalla Warriors
Angel Dark
B-Seite
Slave No More
Raven Is Calling
Sail Away
Butterfly Whisperings (Bonustrack)
Über HEAVY LOAD
HEAVY LOAD wurde im harten Winter 1974-1975 von den beiden Brüdern Ragne Wahlquist (Gesang, Gitarre und Keyboards) und Styrbjörn Wahlquist (Gesang und Schlagzeug) in Stockholm gegründet. Die Vision und die Leidenschaft der Wahlquist-Brüder machten für den entschlossenen Vortrieb der Band immer den Kern aus und speisten den Drang, sich auf musikalische Reisen zu begeben und ihre Musik und Texte in die Welt hinauszutragen.
Die beiden erfinderischen Köpfe wollten sich nicht von Außenstehenden daran hindern lassen, ihre eigene Zukunft als Heavy-Metal-Pioniere zu gestalten: Als Produzenten und Gründer/Inhaber des Thunderload Studios haben sie einen Sound entwickelt, der schnell zur Blaupause für den europäischen Doom Metal wurde, angefangen mit dem bahnbrechenden “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus”-Album von Candlemass und gefolgt vom kultigen “Nightfall”-Album der Band. Und mit Yngwie Malmsteen, Morbid und Hammerfall wurde immer wieder neues Terrain erkundet.
Apropos Entdecker: Das Erbe der Wikinger ist seit ihrer Kindheit eine wichtige Quelle der Inspiration. Die emotionale Verbundenheit der Brüder mit Menschen aus einer fernen Vergangenheit, mit denen sie immerwährende menschliche Herausforderungen teilen, war dazu bestimmt, in ihrer Musik ein Ventil zu finden. Folglich verschmolzen die Brüder den Hard Rock der 70er Jahre mit dem Ambiente und den Gefühlen der Wikinger, was zu dem unverwechselbaren Musikstil der Band, den Texten und den Artworks für ihre Albumcover führte: Viking Metal. Ein Stil, der spätere Bands in Schweden und in anderen Ländern inspirierte. Ein Stil, der heute viele Anhänger auf der ganzen Welt hat. Obwohl die Wikingerthematik schon immer ein hervorstechendes Merkmal im Songwriting von HEAVY LOAD war, wurden in einigen ihrer Songs auch Geschichten mit anderem Hintergrund verarbeitet. Unabhängig von den Umständen haben jedoch alle Songs ihren Ursprung tief im Gefühlsleben der Brüder.
https://www.heavyload-sweden.com
Heute meldet sich die Band mit einer weiteren unerbittlichen wie eingängigen Komposition zurück. “The Cleansing Flood” erzählt eine Geschichte einer gewaltigen Flut, die die Sünden der Menschheit hinwegspült, Geschehenes wiedergutmacht und die Grundlage zur Errichtung einer neuen Welt legt. PARADOGMATA setzen damit ihr Narrativ fort – mit einem weiteren Kampfstatement gegen die Korruption in der Gesellschaft: "In diesem Song geht es wieder einmal um die Bemühungen der Menschheit, sich selbst auszurotten – diesmal durch das Schmelzen der Pole – und um die große Flut, die kommen wird, um die Dinge zu bereinigen."
Musikalisch wandert der Track durch eine grungige und thrashige Soundlandschaft. Beginnend mit einem groovigen Basslauf, öffnet er sich schnell und präsentiert eine kräftige Soundwand, in der helle Gesangsmelodien über Mosh-induzierenden Gitarrengrooves flirren. Es folgt eine Wendung, als die beiden Sänger sich auf ein düsteres Jackyll-&-Hyde-Spiel einlassen und damit die Blutpforten öffnen, um die namensgebende Flut zu entfesseln. Alice in Chains trifft auf Death Metal!
Um diesen geballten Wutausbruch in Form eines schonungslosen Tracks zu untermalen, hat sich die Band einen ganz besonderen Gastsänger ausgesucht und erklärt warum: "Bei diesem Song hat unser Freund Chris Hathcock von The Reticent die Clean Vocals beigesteuert – und er bringt es wirklich auf den Punkt! Sein Haupteinfluss ist Simen Hestnæs/Vortex von Arcturus/Borknagar/ex-Dimmu, und das merkt man auch!"
Audiovisuelle Eindrücke zu “The Cleansing Flood” gibt es hier:
Link zum Video bei YouTube: https://youtu.be/1XvkGa6BbdA
Aber damit noch nicht genug der norwegischen Wut: Am 24. November ist es endlich Zeit für die Veröffentlichung von PARADOGMATAs Album "Endetid"! Der Titel leitet sich vom norwegischen Wort für Endzeit ab, denn das Album beschreibt, wie die Menschheit sich selbst abschafft, während niemand dagegen einschreitet und die Zukunft des Planeten ungewiss ist. Dies ist auch das Leitmotiv des Albums, das von einem breiten Spektrum an stürmischen Thrash-Sounds, nachdenklichen Passagen und traditionellen Heavy-Metal-Riffs befeuert wird. Stilistisch ist die Band breit aufgestellt, lehnt Scheuklappen strikt ab und will sich vor allem auch gar nicht wirklich einordnen lassen. Dennoch haben PARADOGMATA auf "Endetid" einen ganz klaren Weg eingeschlagen: “Metal für Schizophrene, haha. Wir lieben diese Songs, obwohl das neue Material stärker im Grenzbereich zwischen Thrash, Death & Black verwurzelt ist – aber eben immer noch mit unserem melodischen Ansatz."
Auf “Endetid” nimmt uns die Band mit auf eine dramatische Reise mit anspruchsvollen Songs, die hinter die Kulissen der Gesellschaft blicken. PARADOGMATA setzen ein Statement: Gleichgültigkeit und zu viel Macht führen zum Untergang. “Hat die Welt uns als ‘Alphas’ wirklich verdient?”, ist die Frage, die nach Genuss des Albums im Raum steht.
“Endetid” wurde im NordStern Studio mit Kenneth "Ahzari" Jorgensen (Beyond Man, Saligia) und C. Broholt (Katechon, Hellstorm, Infant Death) im Winter 2021 und Sommer 2022 aufgenommen und von P.V. Leth-Olsen im Granraude Studio gemischt und gemastert. Es enthält Gastgesang von Robert Lowe (Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Tyrant, Grief Collector) und Chris Hathcock (The Reticent, Xael), mit Backing-Vocals von Magnus Helmersen (The Federation). Die Albumgrafik und das Design sind von Remedy Art Design, die auch schon für Evergrey, Oceans of Slumber, Kamelot, Blood Red Throne, Amaranthe, The Crown, Hexed, Seventh Wonder, Maladie & The Midgard Project arbeiteten.
PARADOGMATAs “Endetid” gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/endetid1 und hier https://paradogmata.bandcamp.com/
Trackliste
:Endetidsbundet
The Seeds of Greed
Seven Curses for the Deathly Pale
The Cleansing Flood
Corrupt to Interrupt
Harrowing of Heaven
The Princes in the Tower
Certain Future
The Cleansing Flood (rough mix)
The Princes in the Tower (alt. version)
Über PARADOGMATA
PARADOGMATA wurde 2018 in Trondheim, Norwegen, von Gitarrist Per und Bassist Svein gegründet. Nach einer Weile kam Bo am Schlagzeug hinzu und Anfang 2021 stieß Frank (ex-The Embraced) als Sänger dazu. Seither haben PARADOGMATA deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. Die aktuellen Songs und der Sound der Band entwickelten sich in Richtung harter, aggressiver musikalischer Territorien und 2023 kam schließlich Wojciech als Gitarrist hinzu, was der Band noch mehr Vielfalt verlieh.
PARADOGMATA spielen eine Mischung aus Heavy Metal, Melodic Death und US-Thrash mit Einflüssen von Black Metal im Mix. Der Schwerpunkt liegt jedoch auf melodischen Leads, groovigem Bass und den Riffs. Ursprünglich wurden sie von Bands wie Iron Maiden, Metallica, MSG, Motörhead und Megadeth inspiriert. Heutzutage sind Anklänge an Bands wie Carcass, Edge of Sanity, Kreator, Sepultura, Death und At The Gates hörbar. Es entsteht eine musikalische Landschaft, in die sich Zuhörer flüchten können und in der sie etwas Ehrliches und Echtes finden: Musik, die im Gedächtnis (und den Muskeln) bleibt.
https://www.paradogmata.com/
https://paradogmata.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/paradogmata/
Sweden-born death horde FARSOTH has released their newest album, MORBID SYMPHONIES on Black Lion Records.
Morbid Symphonies is simply 10 death metal songs done with a passion for music and the genre. As always, FARSOTH aims to make songs that will make you headbang, join a mosh pit, and chug a beer or two. If you are looking for music that will make you do the reptile dance, look no further.
FARSOTH invites all of you to join the madness and friendship of Death Metal. Morbid Symphonies is the album that everyone will soon be talking about.
Order Morbid Symphonies at https://farsothblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/morbid-symphonies
Tracklist1. Hate
2. Nothingness
3. Infernal Bondage
4. Morbid Symphony
5. Bound To Death
6. Afterlife
7. Provoke Me
8. Your Death
9. Rotten Flesh Stew
10. World Beyond
FARSOTH was founded in Sala (Sweden) by Jari Kuusisto in 2020. Shortly thereafter Joakim Mikiver vocals, Jonas Magnusson bass, and Kristofer Elemyr guitar were contacted to join the band. The search for the right drummer turned out to be a more difficult task than expected. Several months later the place was still not filled so Jari decided to contact his good friend Chris Barkensjö (Lik) to help with the drum recording for the album. All said and done, FARSOTH had 9 songs recorded but still no permanent drummer.
In early 2021 William Parkstam was recruited as the band's permanent drummer. FARSOTH rehearsed for the first time as a full band in Williams' hometown of Uppsala. Since then, they have released several videos, along with their debut album, The Plague, on all major streaming platforms.
Shortly after the album's release in late 2022, William decided to leave the band due to other obligations, and Kristofer sadly passed away. William was quickly replaced by Florian Rehn on drums and in early 2023 Johnny Nymark joined the band as their new guitarist. At the beginning of 2023, Swedish record label Black Lion Records reached out to FARSOTH offering the band a record deal. So with a fresh record deal and more than 14 new songs, FARSOTH is looking forward to seeing what 2023 will bring.
FARSOTH is:
Jari Kuusisto - Guitar
Joakim Mikiver - Vocals
Jonas Magnusson - Bass
Florian Rehn - Drums
Johnny Nymark - Guitar
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ANCIENT WARGOD – “WHEN DARKNESS RISES...”
Label: 98RecordsRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
"When Darkness Rises..." is not just a milestone in German Black Metal; it's a chronicle of Ancient Wargod's evolution from the early '90s underground scene. The album's 26th-anniversary vinyl re-release commemorates the band's journey from its inception as Morpheus, through various transformations, to its apex in the '90s. Celebrated for its vigorous and authentic Black Metal sound, the album garnered significant acclaim, sharing stages with genre stalwarts like Gorgoroth and Mystic Circle, and achieving critical success with features in prominent metal magazines. Despite the band's split in 1998, their legacy endured, leading to a reissue that includes newly remastered tracks, a live intro bonus track, and completely redesigned artwork by Akinakes. The story of Ancient Wargod is marked by both triumph and tragedy, their flame of creativity and innovation in Black Metal burning brightly yet briefly. This re-release through 98Records on November 24, 2023, serves as a tribute to their lasting impact on the genre.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
EXCOMMUNICATIO Unleashes "KODEX LUZIFER" – A Profound Dive into Overwhelmingly Soulful German Black Metal
In early November, Vendetta Records proudly unveiled "Kodex Luzifer," a monumental musical creation that marks the debut release of the enigmatic Bavarian project known as Excommunicatio. This substantial work, spanning nearly an hour, has left an indelible mark on the black metal scene, offering an unrelenting journey into the depths of darkness and musical prowess.
"Kodex
Luzifer" is a relentless odyssey, characterized by grandiose song
structures, deep melodies, and gripping harmony. This opus defies
categorization, transcending the boundaries of traditional black metal, and is
destined to become a pearl of the underground music scene.The demonic intensity of the vocals adds to the album's relentless hellish atmosphere, painting a vivid sonic portrait of magisterial haughtiness, cold cruelty, and un-ruled excesses. Excommunicatio's vision of hell is a multifaceted realm, where diabolical lords wage war on heaven, and lost souls wander in desolation. Amidst the chaos, moments of alabaster beauty emerge, providing solace amidst the torment.
"Kodex Luzifer" is not just an auditory journey; it's a profound experience. From killer riffs to piercing melodies, this album captivates with its relentless hooks and delivers moments of diabolical possession. The vocals, among the most intense and bestial heard all year, further amplify the infernal aura.
Listen to "Kodex Luzifer" on https://excommunicatio.bandcamp.com/album/kodex-luzifer
This Bavarian project, Excommunicatio, comprises veterans of the German metal scene, yet they have chosen to remain unknown for this endeavor. The mystery surrounding Excommunicatio only adds to the allure of "Kodex Luzifer."
"Kodex Luzifer" is Available Now on LP, CD, and Digital Formats.
For those who revel in the dark and soulful realms of black metal, "Kodex Luzifer" by Excommunicatio is a must-listen. Dive into the abyss and experience the unrelenting power of German black metal.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://excommunicatio.bandcamp.com/
"Raven Banner," by From North, melds melodic death with folk metal, narrating Viking lore through a profound musical journey. The Swedish band's second album, grounded in death metal roots, releases on November 24, 2023.
FROM NORTH – “RAVEN BANNER”
Label: At Dawn RecordsRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic death metal, folk metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Håkan Johnsson - Vocals
Mattias Svensson - Guitar
Janne Lüthje - Guitar
Conny Pettersson - Drums
Mikael Kindblad - Bass
Tracklist:
Raven Banner
Into the Oblivion
Berserkers
The Queen
Harmbidder
Shield Wall
Runestones
The Plague
Järnvidja
Winterblot
"Raven Banner," From North's sophomore album, stands as a stalwart example of melodic death metal infused with the storytelling spirit of folk metal. The Swedish ensemble, comprising members with roots deeply planted in the death metal underground, showcases their collective experience and musical prowess. Each member brings a distinct flair to the band's sound: Håkan Johnsson's vocals serve as a clarion call to the past, while the guitars of Mattias Svensson and Janne Lüthje weave intricate riffs that honor the melodic tradition. Conny Pettersson's drums echo the march of ancient warriors, and Mikael Kindblad's bass provides the solid foundation upon which these sagas are told.
The album presents a narrative arc through its tracklist, starting with the eponymous "Raven Banner," a symbol of Viking lore, and culminating in "Winterblot," which conjures the depth of Scandinavian winters and ancient rites. Each track, from "Berserkers" to "Shield Wall," is a tribute to the valor and myths that have shaped a culture known for its fierce independence and profound connection to nature.
The production values, upheld by the skilled hands of David Mauritzon at Soundtornado Studio, ensure that each song delivers both the rawness of battle and the clarity of the story. With its release on November 24, 2023, through At Dawn Records, "Raven Banner" is not merely an album but a historical canvas, painting scenes of Norse mythology with every chord and chorus.
The band's commitment to authenticity and passion for their heritage is palpable, promising to resonate with fans of genre giants like Amon Amarth and Eluveitie. "Raven Banner" is not an album of hyperbole but a heartfelt homage to the tales that have survived the test of time, now retold with the fervor of modern metal. It's an invitation to explore the depths of folkloric metal through the lens of musicians who have lived and breathed this genre in their previous incarnations and now in From North.
https://www.fromnorth.se
https://atdawnrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fromnorthsweden
Heimdalls Wacht returns after seven years with "Mystagogie" a profound critique of modernity and a celebration of ancient ethos through neo-romantic Black Metal. The album blends German romanticism with unparalleled vocal depth, challenging the ephemeral nature of today's world.
HEIMDALLS WACHT – “MYSTAGOGIE “
Label: TrollzornRelease Date: 1st December 2023
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Tracklist:
Rabenstadium
On the path of the ancient
Klarheit der Nacht
Das trunkene Lied von Ewigkeit
Shadowlord
Europa brennt
Verlorene Spuren
Hexeninsel – Des Teufels Buhlin
Jeder Abschied atmet den Tod (Ursprung Teil III)
Ich durchschritt das Runentor
Emerging from a seven-year silence, Heimdalls Wacht unveils "Mystagogie", a profound exploration into the dissonance between ancient ethos and the malaise of modernity. The album is a testament to the band's long-standing critique of the contemporary world's ephemeral consumerism, its abandonment of spiritual depth, and the hollow intellectual monotony that permeates society. Drenched in themes drawn from nature, bygone cultures, and paganism, the record delves deep into the realms of German romanticism, echoing the natural philosophical concepts of Ludwig Tieck and the literary nihilism of Klingemann.
This neo-romantic art project imagines Heimdall, the vigilant Norse god, awakening in a world where he's a stranger, confronting it with a blend of melancholy, bewilderment, and fury. The lyrical journey traverses occult realms, celebrates cross-cultural spirituality, and bemoans the modern age's reductionist materialism. Heimdalls Wacht stands as an embodiment of fierce individualism, rejecting any political construct that diminishes the individual's essence and champions art as a beacon of authentic expression.
A noteworthy aspect of this release is its auditory landscape. The vocal trio—Wiborg, Sarolf, and Saruman—offers an unparalleled range within the Black Metal genre. Their harmonies, enriched by Herjann's background chants, strike a balance between reverence for Heimdalls Wacht's storied past and an eager embrace of a new chapter. This duality is further accentuated by the pristine production quality, recorded at the renowned Tom Meier Studio and masterfully refined at Stage One Studio by the globally respected Andy Classen.
"Mystagogie" stands not just as a musical album but as an artistic declaration, a challenge to the listener to awaken and recognize the abyss between timeless values and the transience of the modern era. Through their art, Heimdalls Wacht beckons listeners into a world where the soul's richness is celebrated, where materialism is scorned, and where music serves as a portal to epochs long gone but desperately needed.
www.trollzorn.de
https://heimdallswacht.bandcamp.com/
www.heimdallswacht.de
The video, realized by Marco Berton of MB Video Production, emphasizes the powerful dynamics of their riffing with the sick melodies of their music.
The album "What's Done Is Done", strong of its 10 tracks of Death/Doom Metal with Post Metal and Gothic elements, will be released on February 16th, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital format and will push the band's vision of music to a new level of intensity and emotion.
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen.
Listen / Buy "What's Done Is Done" (digital single): https://song.link/INAU1PRE-ORDER "What's Done Is Done" digipakCD: https://shorturl.at/nvwDJ
Tracklist:
1. What's Done Is Done
2. Focus
3. Lucid Dream
4. Inside My Soul
5. Despised By Life
6. Breathing In The Void
7. The Illusion Of Reality
8. Block
9. Strange Thoughts
10. I See You
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San Fransisco (CA) - Bay Area Hardcore/Thrash/Groove Metal quartet ALMOST DEAD have released a guitar playthrough video for new single "WARHEADS IN THE SKY."
ALMOST DEAD will release DESTRUCTION IS ALL WE KNOW on January 26, 2024. The album is the band's sixth, and the first for Innerstrength Records.
On the forthcoming album, ALMOST DEAD take their sound even further into realms of the extreme, building off all of their previous influences, incorporating new ones, and growing their reach both internationally and domestically.
Since forming in Martinez, CA in 2004, ALMOST DEAD has been churning out an aggressive blend of thrash, groove metal and hardcore. The group's sound is influenced by the likes of Pantera and Sepultura, infused with that of their local Bay Area scene like Testament and Machine Head, as well as incorporating more modern influences such as New England metalcore and New York death metal. ALMOST DEAD has created their own original style that still includes all the elements of metal you know and love.
Track
Listing:1. Warheads In The Sky
2. Commandments Of Coercion
3. Eight Eyes Black
4. Nightmare Coming
5. Within The Ashes
6. Agent Of Chaos
7. Brutal Devotion
8. Selfish Suicide
9. Where Sinners Cry
Album recorded, mixed and mastered by Zac Orhen at Sharkbite Studios Oakland, CA
Album cover and art work by Gragoth
Bio:
ALMOST DEAD have released five full-length albums to date: Almost Dead (2007), Internal Chaos (2008), Mindfucked (2012), Lay Me Down To Waste (2018), and Brutal Onslaught (2021).
In a 10/10-rated review, Jennytate.wordpress.com called 2018’s Lay Me Down To Waste “a slab of steel driven rage and blood spurting horror, like you've never heard before. Atmospherically dense, with visual assault and gothic mind terror. Almost Dead are masters at brevity of power. 'LMDTW' multiplies the energy and strength of even the heaviest of metal albums. Leaving you terrorized, traumatized and gagging
for more."
Metal Hammer Spain called 2021’s Brutal Onslaught “one of the best metal releases of the year...for the faithful of American thrash metal,” referring to it as an album that demonstrated “incredible virtuosity” and “characterized by the great variety of riffs and the power it has from beginning to end.”
In early 2021 ALMOST DEAD signed a worldwide deal with Art Gates Records, looking to take their unique blend of metal music and intense live performances and share it with the rest of the world. In partnership with the Flaming Arts Agency, ALMOST DEAD embarked on the “Black Rituals Tour 2021" in Europe, alongside co-headliners Batushka (PL) and Belphegor (AT), as well as fellow support Diabolical (SE) and Warhammer (GR).
Line-up:
Vocals: Tony Rolandelli
Guitars: Zach Weed
Drums: Ryan Glick
Bass Guitar: Felix Portillo
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Label: Self-Released
Release Date: May 12th, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Ireland
Line-up:
Shane "Red" Corcoran
Tracklist:
1. Verses of the Perverse
2. Afterbirth Dessert
3. Bloated Bag of Entrails
4. Dismembered Elicacy
5. New Born Dissection
6. Visceral Malevolence
7. Basement Impalement
8. Bathing in Entrails
Hailing from Ireland, Necrotized emerges as a one-man force in the death metal scene. With influences rooted in iconic bands such as early Carcass, Suffocation, and Exhumed, "Eternal Perversion" stands as Necrotized's debut offering. This self-released masterpiece was meticulously recorded at Rua studios in Kilkenny, Ireland by Shane "Red" Corcoran and underwent mixing and mastering by Domo Dixon of Gama Bomb fame. Adorned with the intricate artwork of Paul McCarroll, the album encapsulates the raw energy and essence of classic death metal. Dive into the dark depths of "Eternal Perversion" now available for streaming across all major platforms.
https://necrotized.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-perversion
https://www.facebook.com/necrotizedkilkenny
Wisconsin, US-based doom-death masters Dusk will release their new album “DISSOLVE INTO ASH” later this year. It will be the band’s first full-length album in 28 years, following on from the debut “...Majestic Thou in Ruin” which was originally released in 1995.
“Dissolve Into Ash” will be released in late 2023 via Dark Symphonies / The Crypt Vinyl on CD and vinyl and on tape via Dread Records. The release will be distributed through Dark Descent Records. The album was produced by David Pietila at SourceTrack Studio.
Regarding the background of the new album, the band commented: “Birthed out of the Covid pandemic, the inspiration of the material for this release was an overall sadness. The purpose of this album is to somehow musically equate the overall demise of mankind; an almost apocalyptic/end days atomosphere. The title “Dissolve into Ash” was derived from an ancient Latin funeral dirge entitled “Dies Irae”.
“The
section of the chant focused on is translated into English as: “The Day of
Wrath, that Day Will Dissolve the World in Ashes How great will be
the Quaking When the Judge is about to Come“This verse contains the overall feeling of being overwhelmed by this life and the mental torment that exists during these times. This is the darkest album that Dusk has ever recorded. Exploring the deepest depressive depths of the soul.
"The opening track “Beacon Obscured” embraces the entire inspiration for the release. The song opens with a doom-laden intercessory moan that encompasses the full desolation of mankind, then progresses toward a hauntingly original rendition of “Dies Irae” performed by Dana Ignarski.
"The other tracks feature raw and brutal vocals mixed that seem to have found new life. Musically this album contains the obvious death/doom riffs, and progresses to some slight black metal influences.
"The band worked tirelessly to try to make the sound as massive as possible without sounding overproduced. Dusk also tried to stay true to their old school death doom roots, since not having recorded a full length since 1995, and at the same time ushering in a new modern version of the band. Fans of old school and new fans who never heard of Dusk should be pleased with the result."
Since reforming in 2015, the band has released a compilation “Dusk / ...Majestic Thou in Ruin” (2015, Dark Symphonies) and an EP “Withdraw” (2018, Dark Symphonies).
About Dusk:
Dusk is a 5-piece American Death/Doom band from Green Bay, WI, USA. The band was originally formed in 1993 from a collection of musicians who set out to create something different within their local scene. Dusk channelled their inner Cathedral, My Dying Bride and diSEMBOWELMENT to craft their own unique brand. Live the band fuses massive sound and atmospheric keys. Well-timed haunting female vocals pairs well with a light show and ambient fog. The experience will transform the listener into a mind-numbing aural plane.
Dusk is often hailed as a pioneer of the death/doom genre. The band's first full-length gained cult status. This prompted cries for the band to reform and play live again. With the promise of Majestic Thou in Ruin and the band's demo to be reissued on CD and vinyl by Dark Symphonies/The Crypt Vinyl; Dusk reunited for the fans after having been disbanded for 17 years. Since reuniting in 2015 Dusk have played sold out shows with Amorphis, Maryland Deathfest in 2018 and toured with underground legends Master in 2019. The current lineup consists of Steve Crane (vocals/bass), Tim Beyer (Guitar/synth), Steve Gross (Guitar/synth), Sean Smith (drums/synth), Dana Ignarski (vocals).
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Kalt Vindur was established in the spring of 2015 in Dukla, Poland. After personnel changes in the line-up of Artur (Svart) on guitar, Julian (Xakhariash) on drums, Szymon (S) on bass guitar, Wojciech (Celsus) on vocals, the band recorded their first album entitled “Delusions” and released in 2017 by Polish record label Mara Productions. Following that, Kalt Vindur were joined by guitarist Marcin (Ver) for live performances and shortly after became a permanent member of the band.
The band's first album consists of six compositions set in the climate of progressive black metal, characterised by the climate of the Podkarpacie region demonstrated by the melodies and aggressive rhythms. The themes of the lyrics include man's struggle with his inner demons, weaknesses, as well as events related to the history of the Podkarpacie region, such as the devastating battles of the Second World War, death, destruction and suffering.
In 2020, the second album entitled "...And Nothing Is Endless" was released by Witching Hour Productions, on which the band further developed their style and cemented their unique presentation of Subcarpathian black metal. This time, the music gained even more power and melody with a regional tinge. The compositions became even more violent and heavy. Kalt Vindur played concerts alongside such bands as Pandemonium, Hate, Batushka, Jarun, Zmarlym and performed at Siekiera Fest 2021.
In 2022, the band recorded the material for their third album entitled 'Magna Mater'. The drum recordings for the new album were made by new talented percussionist Rafal Chruscicki (Czarnuch), who replaced previous drummer Julian (Xakhariash). The band's style has also evolved this time, making it the most mature work with some surprising changes, but at the same time a multidimensional and coherent album.
The album “Magna Mater” will be released on 26 January 2024 and is now available to pre-order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Tracklist:1. Magna Mater
2. Zywioly
3. Agonizing Luminosity
4. Bless Us
5. Possessed by Lunacy
6. Visions of Purification
7. Mist Over Cergova
Album Credits
All songs by Kalt Vindur
Lyrics by Celsus
Music was recorded at Regnat Studio (Dargor, Krusher) in Cieklin (PL)
Mix was done by Krzysztof Kokosinski
Mastering by Adrian Miesowicz (Tribe Five Studio)
Vinyl mastering by Filip Halucha (Heinrich House Studio)
Cover artwork and layout by Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata)
Guests:
- keyboard by Krzysztof Kokosinski in "Visions Of Purification" and "Magna Mater" tracks
- keyboard by Mark from the mysterious band MYSTHICON
in the song "Mist Over Cergova"
- drums by Julian Zacharjasz from thrash metal band INTERCEPTOR
in the song "Mist Over Cergova"
- drums by Andrzej Czujko from tech death metal KARPATHIAN RELICT
in "Possessed By Lunacy"
KALT VINDUR are:
Celsus - vocals
Svart – guitars
Ver – guitar
S – bass
Czarnuch - drums
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
http://kaltvindur.pl/ 
https://www.facebook.com/kaltvindurband
HELESTIOS – “!ROAD TO ECSTASY”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Metal
Country: United Kingdom
Line-up:
Henrijs Leja - Vocalist/Guitarist
Stelios Aggelis - Guitarist
Tracklist:
Road To Ecstasy
Bury My Demons' single "Empire" reflects the band's surprising and enjoyable creative process, evolving from a simple concept to a comprehensive music video by Kyle Lamar, with mixing by Chris Mora. This development brought unexpected enjoyment to its production, making "Empire" a pivotal release in their career. Recorded at War Horse Recordings, it appeals to fans of heavy metal, particularly those who enjoy Thy Art is Murder, Left to Suffer, and Lorna Shore.
https://helestios.bandcamp.com/music
https://m.facebook.com/helestios/
Originating from the Inland Empire of California, Nature of the Beast emerged onto the scene in 2019. Over the years, the band weathered a series of lineup changes, paving the way for their current formation. With the inception of their debut album, "Radio Hauntings," the band embarked on a relentless journey, bolstered by the addition of bass virtuoso Danyael Laughing Bear.
Danyael, an industry stalwart with a wealth of musical experience, has proven to be the catalyst propelling Nature of the Beast to the forefront of the extreme metal realm. Their collaboration with Wormholedeath signifies a new chapter in their musical odyssey, characterized by explosive live performances and unapologetically brutal extreme metal, destined to captivate audiences across the globe.
The devilish lineup of Nature of the Beast consists of:
Joseph Gonzalez: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Danyael Laughing Bear: Bass, Vocals
George Rios: Drums, Vocals
Luis Diaz: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tracklist:1.Radio Hauntings
2.Suffocate
3.Welcome to my World
4.Trauma
5.Creatures of the Dead
6.Rise
7.Scent of Blood
8.Walls of Death
9.I’ll take you to your Grave
10.The Anger the Sins
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FATHOMLESS RITUAL – “HYMNS FOR THE LESSER GODS”
For
fans of: Demilich, Chthe'ilist, Dead
and Dripping, Mortiferum, Dead, Adramelech, CryptwormWith manic glee, Fathomless Ritual recreate the maddening, unhinged kind of death metal created by the likes of Demilich and give their own ugly, grime-ridden twist to it. The music has a darker, murkier, cavernous sound but all the same has a denser quality and a sense of modern urgency about it which livens up the proceedings. There's nary a dull moment on the album with there being a constant barrage of riffs all wriggling their way into your brain but it's done in such a boisterous manner that it doesn't feel at all life-threatening. Having the experience of bands such as Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith, the sole mastermind behind the band, B. Dean, knows his way around death metal and how best to compound this particular style without destroying its essence or appeal for that matter. Without attempting to dethrone the gods, he's made a conscientious effort to make the sound more extreme and relevant in his own way and to that extent it works amazingly well. This is an album that should delight any fan of underground death metal music.
Line up
B. Dean (Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith) - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming
Gouache paintings by Marcio Blasphemator (Autophagy)
Track listing:
1. Hecatomb for an Unending Madness 02:31
2. Exiled to the Lower Catacombs 04:54
3. Gorge of the Nameless 04:15
4. Grafted to the Chambers of Mirth 06:11
5. Wielding the Bone Wand 04:44
6. Cosmic Reflections from the Basin of Blood 04:00
7. Gelatinous Being of Countless Forms 04:57
8. Gift for Aranaktu 06:54
Official release date - March 1st, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
INNER BLAST – “MEMORIES UPLOADED”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 31 October 2023
Format: Digital and CD
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Portugal
Line-up:
Liliana Silva: Vocals
Aquiles Dias: Guitar
Luís Silva: Bass
Nuno Sabu: Drums
Tracklist:
Scourge and Fire
Master of Suffering
There's no Pride (Live)
Darkest Hour (Live)
No Strings (Live)
Hailing from Portugal, Inner Blast presents their latest work, "Memories Uploaded." This EP encapsulates the raw intensity and depth of the band's artistry. Consisting of two original tracks crafted in 2022, it also brings the fervor of live performance with three songs captured from their album-launch concert for "Figment of the Imagination." Frontwoman Liliana's haunting vocals, combined with the instrumental prowess of the band, ensures this EP not only resonates with existing fans but also captivates new listeners. It's a genuine testament to Inner Blast's continuous evolution and commitment to their craft.
https://www.youtube.com/@innerblast1040
https://www.facebook.com/innerblast
Philadelphia-based technical death metal act SUBLATION is ready to unleash their second release, ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF DECAY.
The six-song EP is an experimental journey through a myriad of production styles and genres with a locus on Decay. As the release progresses there is a regression of clarity, melody, and even rhyming meter as Sublation navigates from one theme to the next. The painter Jay Defeo once said "Only by chancing the ridiculous, can I hope for the sublime" and with this release SUBLATION chances the ridiculous, grasping towards an ideal of a metal release that has narrative, compositional, and sonic cohesion.
Check out the EP's opening track, "Congenital Putrescence" now at https://sublationband.bandcamp.com/track/congenital-putrescence
Tracklist:1) Congenital Putrescence
2) Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It
3) Eclipse Awe
4) Idiopathic
5) Born Out of a Whim
6) This Little Death
7) We Were Never Meant To Live This Long
Bio:
SUBLATION is a death metal band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2008, under the name Fisthammer by frontman Max Svalgard, and drummer Danny Piselli. They recorded their first demo with brothers Mike and Doug Sabolick of A Life Once Lost and under their tutelage, they forged a unique style of technical blackened death metal.
In 2012, Fisthammer released their debut album Devour All You See, through HPGD Productions. The response to the album was strongly positive, and led one reviewer to describe them as “set to be this generation's Decapitated”. Fisthammer went on to do 150 + shows in support of that album, all self-funded without the help of any label or outside management. In 2014, they released their follow-up album Infallible, which was once again recorded with renowned engineer Carson Slovak at Atrium audio. The follow-up album saw Fisthammer take even more influence from their black metal roots, while still having the technical and trash elements of their previous work. After the release of Infallible, Fisthammer once again did several national tours, including opening up for the legendary MASTER.
In 2020, SUBLATION returned from its 5-year hiatus with a new name and a newly-shared vision for the band. Never being a band to follow trends, SUBLATION aims to release a brand of death metal that rejects the lyrical confines of death metal while musically and sonically embracing the raw and visceral facets of their roots.
SUBLATION is:
Max Svalgard - guitar, bass, vocals
Danny Piselli - drums
https://www.facebook.com/Sublationband
"Cosmic Curse Invocation" is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qt2rEJMBa0
Black Star Gnosis is due out December 1 on CD, digital, cassette, and vinyl formats via Dark Descent Records. Pre-order the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-star-gnosis
Stream the album's first single, "Ipsissimus of Shadows" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJvX0wJPO8
After more than eleven years since the release of Enthroned Is the Night, the legendary beast of DEMONCY rears its ugly head once more – in league with Dark Descent Records – and perhaps at the top of its malevolent powers. Led by illustrious founder Ixithra, their upcoming fifth album Black Star Gnosis is a true testament to constancy and vision in the name of evil.
With this new offering, DEMONCY delivers the record most sonically akin to 1999’s Joined in Darkness since the turn of the century. The primitive reverb-laden production seamlessly complements the songcraft of unfathomable darkness, resulting in an inimitable hellish soundscape unique to DEMONCY alone. The crushing compositions are accompanied by a commanding subterranean bass frequency, as well as Ixithra’s uniquely coarse vocal performances - which also bear a striking resemblance to the second album.
Black Star Gnosis was recorded and mixed by VJS at Dirge Forge. The album was mastered by Jeremie Bezier at Blackout Bruxhell. Art and design for Black Star Gnosis by Ixithra.
Tracklist:1. Across the Setian Planes
2. Ipsissimus of Shadows
3. Black Star Gnosis
4. Cosmic Curse Invocation
5. Syzygy of Unholy Trinity
6. De Mysterium Noctis
7. Performing the Ceremonies of Tragedy
8. Cosmic Curse Expulsion
9. Occultation of Typhon
Having formed in 1989, DEMONCY is among the eldest US black metal bands in existence.
Demoncy is:
Ixithra - Satanic Psalms & Sempiternal Malice
VJS - Typhonian Strings & Titan Skins
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Demoncy1/
Let the ground shake! Blackened doom metal from the mists of the Belgian forest !
Hyde is a Belgian blackened doom metal band alternating crushingly low and surging black riffs lead away by female eerie voices and furious saturated vocals. An atmospheric and violent exploration of nature, origins, fate, darkness, doom and ultimately death.
https://www.facebook.com/malpermesitarecords
https://www.malpermesita.com/
Three
years on from the violent rage of the last TANIN’IVER album, The
Lucifer Effect, Steve Lillywhite is back – still fighting against the
randomly assigned cruelties of fate and still spitting venom at the grotesque
targets that have inflamed his hatred. Armed with nine new incendiary tracks of
rabid black/death metal, each more explosive than the last, Tanin’iver have
returned to burn the world again – faster, harder and more deadly than ever
before…DARK EVILS DESECRATE is here!While each one of the three full length albums, two singles and one EP to have appeared under the Tanin’iver banner since its brutal birth in 2018 have been intense and furious outpourings of extremity, even their crimson hues pale beside the pure savagery of Dark Evils Desecrate. While past albums have focussed their aggression solely against bloated bastions of religion, this time Steve Lillywhite has broadened the scope of his bombardment of disgust. Humanity’s obsessions with war, racial intolerance, mindless violence and the insidious corruption of social media are all flayed to the bone by the machine gun riffs, scathing vocal attack and heavy artillery drum barrage that erupt from tracks like first single ‘Another World’s Hell’. The path to Dark Evils Desecrate has been a long and arduous one, beset by illness, addiction and tragedy, but the final results of all the labour and loss are quite incredible. Working once more with guitarist Liam Mohor, co-creator of The Lucifer Effect, Steve Lillywhite has forged an album of staggering power, built from superbly crafted songs, laden with vicious hooks and infused with boiling adrenaline. The unblinking stare, the unflinching ferocity, the drive, determination and single-minded intent are both magnificent and intimidating.
Backed by the dedication of label Morning Star Heresy, Tanin’iver will unleash Dark Evils Desecrate on January 25th, branding the New Year with their sigil of defiance. Adorned with the band’s trademark high impact artwork and produced, mixed and mastered to perfection by Steve Lillywhite himself, Dark Evils Desecrate is the ultimate expression of Tanin’iver’s unbreakable spirit and unquenchable fire. Brace for impact and prepare yourself for an exercise in domineering destruction!
https://www.facebook.com/Morningstarheresy
https://taniniver.bandcamp.com/music
So Leute, jetzt sind wir mit der Planung für die nächste
FATAL UNDERGROUND Ausgabe durch und die letzten Interviews sind so gut wie abgeschickt.
Neben der sechsköpfigen Bremer Grindcoretruppe von XSPIG werden wir uns auch mal
intensiv den Österreichischen Black Metallern von ELENDE widmen. Weiterhin wird’s
mit VON METALFAN ZU METALFAN eine neue Interviewsparte geben, in der wir diverse
Leute aus der Metalszene , welche schon seit Ewigkeiten in der Szene unterwegs
sind und ziemlich oft auf diversen Festivals/Konzerten anzutreffen sind , zu Themen
wie die Metalszene, Gesellschaft, Politik etc . befragenNeu in den nächsten Ausgabe wird auch die Rubrik METALLISCHES AUS OSTDEUTSCHEN JUGENDZEITEN sein, mit welcher ich euch in meine Jugendzeit bildlich entführen will, um euch mal zu zeigen, das man da bereits schon „künstlerisch kreativ „als „Pressemensch“ tätig war.
Wenn alles so hinhaut wie wir uns das denken und wünschen, könnte die Nr . 58 dann so in der Drehe Februar bereit liegen, um Euch eine längere Sitzung auf der Porzellanschüssel, mit unserer „kleinen Klolektüre „mal wieder etwas zu verschönern. LEO
Die Leipziger Band "FACTORY OF ART"
ist für den "41. Deutschen Rock & Pop Preis 2023"
in der Kategorie "Deutscher Hard Rock Preis" (beste Hard Rock Band)
nominiert."Factory of Art" sind für den "41.
Deutschen Rock & Pop Preis 2023" in der Kategorie "Deutscher Hard
Rock Preis" (beste Hard Rock Band) als eine von 3 Bands nominiert. Dies
gab der Deutschen Rock & Pop Musikerverband (DRMV) am 6. November 2023 in
einem Schreiben an die Band bekannt. Bereits 1993 vertraten die Leipziger
Sachsen beim 11. Bundesrockfestival Deutscher Rockpreis'93 in Bielefeld und
belegten den 6. Platz. Petri (Sänger der Band) sagt: „Wir sind sehr stolz das
uns das nach so vielen Jahren noch einmal vergönnt ist.“
Der Deutsche Rock & Pop Preis ist eine renommierte Auszeichnung, die seit 1983 jährlich vom Deutschen Rock & Pop Musikerverband (DRMV) vergeben wird und sich an Musiker aus dem Bereich der Rock- und Popmusik richtet. Die Auszeichnung gilt als der prestigeträchtigste Preis zur Förderung des deutschen Rock- und Pop-Nachwuchses.
"Factory of Art" veröffentlichten in ihrer über 33-jährigen Geschichte 2 Alben & werden Anfang 2024 ihr 3. Album veröffentlichen. Die Band bewegt sich musikalisch zwischen Progressiv - und Power Metal.
Welche Platzierung "Factory of Art" erreicht, wird am 16. Dezember 2023 bei der offiziellen Preisverleihungs-Gala in der Siegerland-Halle in Siegen verkündet und wir sind schon ganz gespannt wer gewinnt.
Falls ihr unsere Musik aus über 30 Jahren Bandgeschichte nicht habt / findet, so schreibt uns eine E-Mail an info@factory-of-art.band
Es gibt weitere Videos, welche ihr hier finden könnt & die ihr sehr gerne teilen könnt, wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt: https://youtube.com/@Factory-Concert
Metallische Grüße, Deine Factory of Art
EINVIGI - "MONOKROMA" (Official Video) https://youtu.be/I4fczO2bD3A
Vom 3. Album „Monokroma“ (Einheit Prod. 2024)
Grüße Olaf/Einheit Produktionen
www.einheit-produktionen.de
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https://linktr.ee/einvigiofficial
Debut single by Finnish funeral doom mystery NEVER STOP THE SADNESS out now!
Fans
of TYPE O NEGATIVE or in general of well-tempered Funeral Doom/ Gothic watch
out, this will definitely please your ears!
"NEVER STOP THE SADNESS - a dire harbinger of melodies bereft of joy and optimism. The ensemble delves unflinchingly into the abyss promised by their somber name, shrouding their true personas, letting the music speak for itself. The lament-ridden musicians hail from the shadowed, northern precincts of melancholic metal-rock, their chosen avatars assuming the visage of tatter-clad psychopomp-like wayfarers and guides, shepherding souls to the veil, while the music mirrors this sepulchral pilgrimage.
NEVER STOP THE SADNESS may be most aptly described as death-doom, or perhaps a union of funeral doom intertwined with the melancholic Gothic strains reminiscent of the mournful dirges of TYPE O NEGATIVE. These melancholic odysseys are riddled with unexpected detours, like the spectral echoes of vintage synthesizers woven into the tapestry of sound. Every composition resonates in a mournful abyss of down-tuned melancholy, entwined with themes of demise, the passage beyond, the nether realms, sorrow, longing, and the lamentations that shadow all things grim.
Though the identities of the constant denizens of this unhallowed assemblage may forever shroud themselves in enigma, it is ordained that one might recognize some well-known and loved voices from the darker metal scene.
Let us now turn our gaze to the philosophies and conceptual elucidations of these enigmatic northerners, for in their words, we glimpse the sprawling sonorous cosmos that NEVER STOP THE SADNESS unfurls: You might see them, a glimpse in the uncanny moments at the first promise of thunder, when the air turns heavy to breathe at dusk, when the light plays tricks on the mind or standing at the feet of your bed, when you awaken in the dead of the night
The Moth looms there, weightless, silent. He watches, as he did at the foot of your cradle And he will, until the day the harvest turns ripe And the call of the black river becomes overwhelming Until it is time go To Styx, to Tuoni, to Lethe The Bellwether will take your hand, gently and with great care And you will follow As everything has and as everything will“
https://www.facebook.com/lifeforcerecords
https://www.facebook.com/neverstopthesadnessofficial
Label: Selfmadegod Records
Release Date: December 1st 2023
Genre: Death Metal/Grindcore
For fans of: Nasum | Rotten Sound | Napalm Death | Cyness
Sitting in the eye of the storm while winds of pestilence and human self obsession rage around me; watching the bodies fall while the blind and the soul-dead scrabble through the corpses for something to steal, an advantage to be gained from the tragedy of others. The fury floods through me, a tide of hot blood, while those who can see no further than the bottom of their own wallet, dance and preen along the crumbling brink of the abyss. And all I can think is ‘maybe we all deserve to die…to fall endlessly into darkness and be forgotten…’
Conceived in times of sickness and fed upon the bitter bile that permeates modern society, REAP are an expression of burning anger, an outpouring of frustration and Born Of Plague is their first creative offspring – a warped, mutated hate-filled beast! Featuring twenty tracks that hit like shotgun blasts to the face, Born Of Plague is a debut album of incredible intensity, as much an assault weapon as a listening experience. While this may be REAP’s debut album, the band brings together three veterans of brutal, extreme music. Jimmy Javins (Necrotic Disgorgement), Kyle Christman (Gorgasm, Between The Killings) and Von Young (Between The Killings, Lividity) were inspired by the unmitigated chaos that lurks in our streets, infects the corridors of power and eats at the minds of our young, to unleash the tirade of violence that is REAP – a head caving, skull-fucking tank of US death/grind. There’s nothing pretty about the songs that make up Born From Plague – there are no frills or fripperies, no artifice or pretence, just a full force sonic detonation that’ll knock you on your back. From the opening grind of ‘Right To Hate’, through the bloodshed of first single ‘Burst’ and the battering ‘Blue Over Black’, the searing skin removal of ‘Fuqawf’ and ‘Are You Offended?’ to the scathing conclusion of ‘Coronalierus’, Born From Plague is an unstoppable battering ram of muscle and blood.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton – a member of Regurgitation and Horrific Demise, known for his work with Kraanium and Between The Killings amongst many others – Born Of Plague has been given the perfect high impact sound and with artwork courtesy of the renowned Tony Koehl (The Black Dahlia Murder, Job For A Cowboy, Paganizer etc) this is the complete confrontational package. When legendary label Selfmadegod Records opens the doors to its cell on December 1st, Born Of Plague will attack the global underground like a rabid dog. REAP have arrived and you better take notice!
Line-up:
Jimmy Javins - Vokills
Kyle Christman - Hatrenome
Von Young – Wires/Backups
https://selfmadegod.com
www.facebook.com/people/REAP/100063712707100/
Colombian Death Metal powerhouse FUNERAL VOMIT has released a captivating visualizer video for their latest single, "THE MORTUARY MOON", marking the 3rd advance single from their eagerly awaited debut album, "MONUMENTAL PUTRESCENCE." The album is set to hit the shelves on December 19th, 2023, courtesy of Xtreem Music, available in CD, 12"LP, Cassette, and Digital formats.
Watch the Visualizer Video Here: https://youtu.be/qA6yAlJXIhg
Founded in 2020, deep within the tumultuous backdrop of the pandemic, FUNERAL VOMIT emerged with a vision of delivering cavernous, raw, and rotten Death Metal that reverberates within the underground. Their journey so far includes the release of the demo "Necrophoric Infestation" (2020), a split Cassette with Mexican outfit Heretic Ritual titled "Chants of Morbid Excruciation" (2021), another split CD/Cassette with Chinese Death Metal group Mvltifission, "Necrophoric Decomposition," and their self-titled EP "Funeral Vomit" in 2022.
Influenced by the likes of INFESTER, AUTOPSY, MORTICIAN, CREMATORY, FUNEBRE, and infused with elements reminiscent of underground Black Metal acts such as BESTIAL WARLUST, ARCHGOAT, and BLASPHEMY, FUNERAL VOMIT creates an auditory abomination that exudes pure rottenness.
Tracklist
:
Intro (The Entombment)
Immense Morbidity
The Mortuary Moon
Spectral Parasite
Cadaveric Apparition
Interlude (Towards the Abysmal Doom)
Monumental Putrescence
Necromantical Winds
Swarming Pestilence
Outro (The Sinister Mist)
In addition to the CD format, "Monumental Putrescence" will also be available as a limited vinyl edition of 250 copies (100 splatter and 150 black) and a cassette version, limited to 50 units.
Mark your calendars for the release date of "Monumental Putrescence" on December 19th, 2023, as FUNERAL VOMIT unleashes their sonic onslaught through Xtreem Music in multiple formats.
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https://bullelephant.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-war
https://bullelephant.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-war-24-bit-full-dynamic-range-edition
The
mission statement on the mood board at BE headquarters remains "Raiders of
the Lost Ark set to a progressive doom soundtrack where Judeo-Christian
mythology is replaced by the even more sinister universe hinted at in the
writings of H. P. Lovecraft.... with nazi assault wolves, a bionic orangutan
and Vril-powered supersoldiers."
The Long War picks up some years after the second part Created from Death left us at the beginning of a world war. It is now 1945 and the Bull Elephant creature enters the fray once again, initially to defend the exhausted populace of Berlin from an invading red horde. Wait...what?? Witness Himmler's last stand at the SS stronghold of Castle Wewelsburg, go in pursuit of Germany's darkest secrets fleeing to Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731 and face the final showdown laid out in the 13 minute closing track.
The album was heroically recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios in Buckingham, mixed anonymously by a local church mouse and mastered by Dan "The Man" Swanö at Unisound, Sweden. Cover art by Kishor Haulenbeek.
Consumption is recommended via 24-bit full dynamic range download, but for those that just have to hold something in their hands, the accompanying physical release is a 210x210mm (8.5” sq.), 36-page lyric and artwork booklet bringing together the three parts of the story in one place to give more insight into the narrative, and including a CD insert of The Long War album.
Track List:
1. Expansion From Perceived Reality
2. Blackened Chaos Horizon
3. Berlin Falling
4. Zentrum der neuen Welt
5. Severing the Last Strands of Self
6. The Long War
https://www.facebook.com/bullelephant
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Canada
Line-up:
David Habon (aka Daedalus) - Vocals, Piano & Orchestration
Lucas Lamarche (aka Idrys) - Drums
Fred Bedard - Lead Guitars
David-Nathan Quirion - Guitars
Vince Gagnon - Bass
Tracklist:
XIII
Daedalean Complex's single "XIII" brings to life a melodic death metal narrative featuring haunting French lyrics. The song details the journey of the 13th Legion, a tale of destruction, leaving only ash and dust behind. It encapsulates themes of hunger, cold, fear, and darkness, immersing listeners in a chaotic void. The single was produced by Daedalean Complex and Fred Bédard, with mixing and mastering by Fred Bédard at Studio B. "XIII" is a reflection of the band's ability to weave compelling stories within the melodic death metal genre, appealing to fans of Kalmah, Mors Principium Est, and Dark Tranquillity.
https://daedaleancomplex.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/daedaleancomplex
Out
now: OFFENSE ZINE #4
I am seriously proud to be able to offer the exclusive limited reprint of Offense Zine #4 hailing from Estonia! This hardcover book is 208 pages strong, A4 sized and written in english, featuring more than 30 bands from the Estonian Death Metal underground between the years 1989 and 1995 like Tharaphita, Black Death, Bleeder, Carnifex, Dawn Of Gehenna, Mortified, Embryoctomy, Forgotten Sunrise, Kurat and many, many more. Includes a ton of archival material, pictures and flyers. Comes with a compilation CD highlighting the most sultry and exotic elements of the Estonian Death Metal scene. Only 50 copies have been made – so you better be quick – the price is 20,- Euro a piece plus postage!
DISTRO-UPDATE
I also updated the distro list once more because some items are gone now while new ones came in – so I got new issues of zines such as Streetcleaner, The Convivial Hermit, Nuclear Winter, Noise Receptor or Massacraement in stock right now PLUS lots of second hand titles like Eisenblatt, Screams From The Gutter, Fear Of Life, Evil Message, Metallian, Vital Wound, Into The Warzone, Decibels Storm and many more. Plus a bunch of copies of the Nuctemeron CD “Vomit The Evil” and Corpsehammer‘s “Metal De La Muerte” 12″ LPs. Come take a look https://schattenmanns.wordpress.com/ – you won’t be disappointed!
Der Deutsche Rock & Pop Preis ist eine renommierte Auszeichnung, die seit 1983 jährlich vom Deutschen Rock & Pop Musikerverband (DRMV) vergeben wird und sich an Musiker aus dem Bereich der Rock- und Popmusik richtet. Die Auszeichnung gilt als der prestigeträchtigste Preis zur Förderung des deutschen Rock- und Pop-Nachwuchses.
"Factory of Art" veröffentlichten in ihrer über 33-jährigen Geschichte 2 Alben & werden Anfang 2024 ihr 3. Album veröffentlichen. Die Band bewegt sich musikalisch zwischen Progressiv - und Power Metal.
Welche Platzierung "Factory of Art" erreicht, wird am 16. Dezember 2023 bei der offiziellen Preisverleihungs-Gala in der Siegerland-Halle in Siegen verkündet und wir sind schon ganz gespannt wer gewinnt.
Falls ihr unsere Musik aus über 30 Jahren Bandgeschichte nicht habt / findet, so schreibt uns eine E-Mail an info@factory-of-art.band
Es gibt weitere Videos, welche ihr hier finden könnt & die ihr sehr gerne teilen könnt, wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt: https://youtube.com/@Factory-Concert
Metallische Grüße, Deine Factory of Art
EINVIGI - "MONOKROMA" (Official Video) https://youtu.be/I4fczO2bD3A
Vom 3. Album „Monokroma“ (Einheit Prod. 2024)
Grüße Olaf/Einheit Produktionen
www.einheit-produktionen.de
www.facebook.com/einheitproduktionen
https://linktr.ee/einvigiofficial
Debut single by Finnish funeral doom mystery NEVER STOP THE SADNESS out now!
Fans
of TYPE O NEGATIVE or in general of well-tempered Funeral Doom/ Gothic watch
out, this will definitely please your ears!"NEVER STOP THE SADNESS - a dire harbinger of melodies bereft of joy and optimism. The ensemble delves unflinchingly into the abyss promised by their somber name, shrouding their true personas, letting the music speak for itself. The lament-ridden musicians hail from the shadowed, northern precincts of melancholic metal-rock, their chosen avatars assuming the visage of tatter-clad psychopomp-like wayfarers and guides, shepherding souls to the veil, while the music mirrors this sepulchral pilgrimage.
NEVER STOP THE SADNESS may be most aptly described as death-doom, or perhaps a union of funeral doom intertwined with the melancholic Gothic strains reminiscent of the mournful dirges of TYPE O NEGATIVE. These melancholic odysseys are riddled with unexpected detours, like the spectral echoes of vintage synthesizers woven into the tapestry of sound. Every composition resonates in a mournful abyss of down-tuned melancholy, entwined with themes of demise, the passage beyond, the nether realms, sorrow, longing, and the lamentations that shadow all things grim.
Though the identities of the constant denizens of this unhallowed assemblage may forever shroud themselves in enigma, it is ordained that one might recognize some well-known and loved voices from the darker metal scene.
Let us now turn our gaze to the philosophies and conceptual elucidations of these enigmatic northerners, for in their words, we glimpse the sprawling sonorous cosmos that NEVER STOP THE SADNESS unfurls: You might see them, a glimpse in the uncanny moments at the first promise of thunder, when the air turns heavy to breathe at dusk, when the light plays tricks on the mind or standing at the feet of your bed, when you awaken in the dead of the night
The Moth looms there, weightless, silent. He watches, as he did at the foot of your cradle And he will, until the day the harvest turns ripe And the call of the black river becomes overwhelming Until it is time go To Styx, to Tuoni, to Lethe The Bellwether will take your hand, gently and with great care And you will follow As everything has and as everything will“
https://www.facebook.com/lifeforcerecords
https://www.facebook.com/neverstopthesadnessofficial
Label: Selfmadegod RecordsRelease Date: December 1st 2023
Genre: Death Metal/Grindcore
For fans of: Nasum | Rotten Sound | Napalm Death | Cyness
Sitting in the eye of the storm while winds of pestilence and human self obsession rage around me; watching the bodies fall while the blind and the soul-dead scrabble through the corpses for something to steal, an advantage to be gained from the tragedy of others. The fury floods through me, a tide of hot blood, while those who can see no further than the bottom of their own wallet, dance and preen along the crumbling brink of the abyss. And all I can think is ‘maybe we all deserve to die…to fall endlessly into darkness and be forgotten…’
Conceived in times of sickness and fed upon the bitter bile that permeates modern society, REAP are an expression of burning anger, an outpouring of frustration and Born Of Plague is their first creative offspring – a warped, mutated hate-filled beast! Featuring twenty tracks that hit like shotgun blasts to the face, Born Of Plague is a debut album of incredible intensity, as much an assault weapon as a listening experience. While this may be REAP’s debut album, the band brings together three veterans of brutal, extreme music. Jimmy Javins (Necrotic Disgorgement), Kyle Christman (Gorgasm, Between The Killings) and Von Young (Between The Killings, Lividity) were inspired by the unmitigated chaos that lurks in our streets, infects the corridors of power and eats at the minds of our young, to unleash the tirade of violence that is REAP – a head caving, skull-fucking tank of US death/grind. There’s nothing pretty about the songs that make up Born From Plague – there are no frills or fripperies, no artifice or pretence, just a full force sonic detonation that’ll knock you on your back. From the opening grind of ‘Right To Hate’, through the bloodshed of first single ‘Burst’ and the battering ‘Blue Over Black’, the searing skin removal of ‘Fuqawf’ and ‘Are You Offended?’ to the scathing conclusion of ‘Coronalierus’, Born From Plague is an unstoppable battering ram of muscle and blood.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton – a member of Regurgitation and Horrific Demise, known for his work with Kraanium and Between The Killings amongst many others – Born Of Plague has been given the perfect high impact sound and with artwork courtesy of the renowned Tony Koehl (The Black Dahlia Murder, Job For A Cowboy, Paganizer etc) this is the complete confrontational package. When legendary label Selfmadegod Records opens the doors to its cell on December 1st, Born Of Plague will attack the global underground like a rabid dog. REAP have arrived and you better take notice!
Line-up:
Jimmy Javins - Vokills
Kyle Christman - Hatrenome
Von Young – Wires/Backups
https://selfmadegod.com
www.facebook.com/people/REAP/100063712707100/
Colombian Death Metal powerhouse FUNERAL VOMIT has released a captivating visualizer video for their latest single, "THE MORTUARY MOON", marking the 3rd advance single from their eagerly awaited debut album, "MONUMENTAL PUTRESCENCE." The album is set to hit the shelves on December 19th, 2023, courtesy of Xtreem Music, available in CD, 12"LP, Cassette, and Digital formats.
Watch the Visualizer Video Here: https://youtu.be/qA6yAlJXIhg
Founded in 2020, deep within the tumultuous backdrop of the pandemic, FUNERAL VOMIT emerged with a vision of delivering cavernous, raw, and rotten Death Metal that reverberates within the underground. Their journey so far includes the release of the demo "Necrophoric Infestation" (2020), a split Cassette with Mexican outfit Heretic Ritual titled "Chants of Morbid Excruciation" (2021), another split CD/Cassette with Chinese Death Metal group Mvltifission, "Necrophoric Decomposition," and their self-titled EP "Funeral Vomit" in 2022.
Influenced by the likes of INFESTER, AUTOPSY, MORTICIAN, CREMATORY, FUNEBRE, and infused with elements reminiscent of underground Black Metal acts such as BESTIAL WARLUST, ARCHGOAT, and BLASPHEMY, FUNERAL VOMIT creates an auditory abomination that exudes pure rottenness.
Tracklist
:Intro (The Entombment)
Immense Morbidity
The Mortuary Moon
Spectral Parasite
Cadaveric Apparition
Interlude (Towards the Abysmal Doom)
Monumental Putrescence
Necromantical Winds
Swarming Pestilence
Outro (The Sinister Mist)
In addition to the CD format, "Monumental Putrescence" will also be available as a limited vinyl edition of 250 copies (100 splatter and 150 black) and a cassette version, limited to 50 units.
Mark your calendars for the release date of "Monumental Putrescence" on December 19th, 2023, as FUNERAL VOMIT unleashes their sonic onslaught through Xtreem Music in multiple formats.
www.facebook.com/funeral.vomit
https://bullelephant.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-war
https://bullelephant.bandcamp.com/album/the-long-war-24-bit-full-dynamic-range-edition
The
mission statement on the mood board at BE headquarters remains "Raiders of
the Lost Ark set to a progressive doom soundtrack where Judeo-Christian
mythology is replaced by the even more sinister universe hinted at in the
writings of H. P. Lovecraft.... with nazi assault wolves, a bionic orangutan
and Vril-powered supersoldiers."The Long War picks up some years after the second part Created from Death left us at the beginning of a world war. It is now 1945 and the Bull Elephant creature enters the fray once again, initially to defend the exhausted populace of Berlin from an invading red horde. Wait...what?? Witness Himmler's last stand at the SS stronghold of Castle Wewelsburg, go in pursuit of Germany's darkest secrets fleeing to Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731 and face the final showdown laid out in the 13 minute closing track.
The album was heroically recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios in Buckingham, mixed anonymously by a local church mouse and mastered by Dan "The Man" Swanö at Unisound, Sweden. Cover art by Kishor Haulenbeek.
Consumption is recommended via 24-bit full dynamic range download, but for those that just have to hold something in their hands, the accompanying physical release is a 210x210mm (8.5” sq.), 36-page lyric and artwork booklet bringing together the three parts of the story in one place to give more insight into the narrative, and including a CD insert of The Long War album.
Track List:
1. Expansion From Perceived Reality
2. Blackened Chaos Horizon
3. Berlin Falling
4. Zentrum der neuen Welt
5. Severing the Last Strands of Self
6. The Long War
https://www.facebook.com/bullelephant
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: October 27, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Canada
Line-up:
David Habon (aka Daedalus) - Vocals, Piano & Orchestration
Lucas Lamarche (aka Idrys) - Drums
Fred Bedard - Lead Guitars
David-Nathan Quirion - Guitars
Vince Gagnon - Bass
Tracklist:
XIII
Daedalean Complex's single "XIII" brings to life a melodic death metal narrative featuring haunting French lyrics. The song details the journey of the 13th Legion, a tale of destruction, leaving only ash and dust behind. It encapsulates themes of hunger, cold, fear, and darkness, immersing listeners in a chaotic void. The single was produced by Daedalean Complex and Fred Bédard, with mixing and mastering by Fred Bédard at Studio B. "XIII" is a reflection of the band's ability to weave compelling stories within the melodic death metal genre, appealing to fans of Kalmah, Mors Principium Est, and Dark Tranquillity.
https://daedaleancomplex.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/daedaleancomplex
Out
now: OFFENSE ZINE #4I am seriously proud to be able to offer the exclusive limited reprint of Offense Zine #4 hailing from Estonia! This hardcover book is 208 pages strong, A4 sized and written in english, featuring more than 30 bands from the Estonian Death Metal underground between the years 1989 and 1995 like Tharaphita, Black Death, Bleeder, Carnifex, Dawn Of Gehenna, Mortified, Embryoctomy, Forgotten Sunrise, Kurat and many, many more. Includes a ton of archival material, pictures and flyers. Comes with a compilation CD highlighting the most sultry and exotic elements of the Estonian Death Metal scene. Only 50 copies have been made – so you better be quick – the price is 20,- Euro a piece plus postage!
DISTRO-UPDATE
I also updated the distro list once more because some items are gone now while new ones came in – so I got new issues of zines such as Streetcleaner, The Convivial Hermit, Nuclear Winter, Noise Receptor or Massacraement in stock right now PLUS lots of second hand titles like Eisenblatt, Screams From The Gutter, Fear Of Life, Evil Message, Metallian, Vital Wound, Into The Warzone, Decibels Storm and many more. Plus a bunch of copies of the Nuctemeron CD “Vomit The Evil” and Corpsehammer‘s “Metal De La Muerte” 12″ LPs. Come take a look https://schattenmanns.wordpress.com/ – you won’t be disappointed!
(distributors: ask for wholesales) Copyright © 2023 Schattenmann
Publishings, All rights reserved.
FFO: Epica, Battle Beast, Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, Nightwish
Malevolent is a symphonic metal project from Nikolaas Van Riet, a composer, guitarist and producer.
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and blind guardian. The crazy talented Spanish singer Celica Soldream is the lead vocalist in this band. The EP will also feature guest vocals from Mark Jansen, composer, guitar player and singer in Epica.
Other musicians involved in the making of the debut album ‘Malevolent’ are:
Drummer Koen Herfst.
Lead Guitarist Jan Verschueren.
Tracklisting :
01. Malevolent Gaze
02. Malevolent Ways
03. Malevolent Light
04. Malevolent Creations
05. The Awakening (cd bonus track)
https://www.facebook.com/Malevolent.bandofficial
Tech-Death Dynamos OWDWYR have released two playthrough videos for tracks from recently released, critically acclaimed debut album, RECEPTOR. A drum playthrough video, featuring Alex Cohen performing "Ripped from the Bog," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFU3yDxyHlo
. Bassist Chris Williams performs on the playthrough video for "Lagos" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBUwG3iDo5s
FFO: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Car Bomb, Human Remains, and early-Between the Buried and Me
OWDWYR, an extreme metal convergence of Tech Death, Prog, and Grind framed around a Classical core, released Receptor on
October 20. The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Stream/Purchase: https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor
Guitarist and composer Paul Plumeri, Jr. (ex-Isyou), joined by bassist Chris Williams (Dark Waters Fall) and vocalist Max Lichtman (ex-Immolith), founded OWDWYR in 2020.
Receptor offers 15 tracks that explore a spectrum of influences ranging from Car Bomb, Human Remains, and Fleshgod Apocalypse to J.S. Bach, Allan Holdsworth, and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Receptor features appearances by some of the most skilled and crushing musicians in modern metal, including Navene Koperweis (Entheos, ex-Animals as Leaders), Kenny Grohowski (Imperial Triumphant, John Zorn), Kevin Paradis (Ne Obliviscaris, Benighted), Alex Cohen (Contrarian, ex-Pyrrhon), and many more. With blistering blastbeats, intricate harmonic counterpoint, and ferocious vocals, OWDWYR has crafted a dynamic musical experience that demands attention and never relents.
Track
Listing:
1. Praefatio
2. The Liminal Carapace
3. Ripped from The Bog
4. Stench of Indemnity
5. Lagos
6. Ein
7. Writhe
8. Supplicant
9. Reverie
10. Cower
11. A Vessel Emerges
12 Not Afraid
13. Pitchtongue Vesper
14. Catalyst Sequence
15. The Sputtering Torch
Unless noted otherwise (see below), all songs composed by Paul Plumeri with lyrics by Max Lichtman.
"Praefatio/The Liminal Carapace" - Adapted from “Fratres” written by Arvo Pärt. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Reverie" - Bridge adapted from “Zone” written by Allan Holdsworth from the album All Night Wrong. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Supplicant" - 2nd half adapted from “Daydreaming” written by Radiohead from the album Moon Shaped Pool. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Pitchtongue Vesper" - Adapted from “Etude No. 12” written by Heitor Villa Lobos. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"The Sputtering Torch" - Adapted from “Torch" written by Brian Lawlor from the album The Incidental Purge. Arranged by Paul Plumeri
Mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Vocals recorded by Fox DeVaughn at Studio D.
Logo, album art, and layout by Garek Druss.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
Additional Performances:
Kenny Grohowski - Drums on The Liminal Carapace, Lagos, Reverie, Supplicant, A Vessel Emerges, Pitchtongue Vesper
Navene Koperweis - Drums on Stench of Indemnity, Catalyst Sequence, Cower
Kevin Paradis - Drums on Ein, Not Afraid, The Sputtering Torch
Alex Cohen - Drums on Ripped from the Bog, Writhe, A Vessel Emerges
Frank Albanese - Additional vocals on Cower, A Vessel Emerges
Ed RosenBerg III - Saxophone on Lagos, Cower
Sydney Kjerstad - Piano on Ein
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
DARK ESSENCE RECORDS WELCOMES DOOM METALLERS BISMARCK TO ITS ROSTER :
Dark Essence Records have announced that Norwegian Doom Metallers BISMARCK will be joining the label, bringing with them a well-deserved reputation for being one of the heaviest bands from Norway, one that has been stirring things up in the Norwegian underground scene ever since the 2018 release of the acclaimed debut album “URKRAFT”.
BISMARCK's trademark sound is an uncompromising mix of sludgy riffs and
psychedelic nuances, inspired by a wide array of genres and styles.
The end result is an amp melting form of stoner doom, combined with atmospheric
post-rock, and with a hint of Middle Eastern folk music and the Norwegian
black metal they grew up listening to.
With music that alternates between intense, fuzzed-out heaviness, and clean, atmospheric drones, and with a lyrical content that explores western esotericism, altered states of consciousness and a mystical apocalypse, BISMARCK are now ready for their latest full-length album to be unleashed upon the world.
A follow up to 2020's critically acclaimed sophomore album “Oneiromancer”, the band's third studio outing, which we can reveal will be named “Vourukasha” is scheduled for release in early 2024.
Commenting on the fact that they will be joining one of Norway's best known labels, BISMARCK had this to say:
We’re stoked to sign with Dark Essence Records! They have been, and still are, a crucial part of the heavy music scene both nationally and internationally!
This is an important signing for us, and we’re looking forward to working with professional and dedicated people. Furthermore, they are people whom we consider our friends so we’re excited for the next chapter of our journey!
We would, though, just like to apologise to our fans for the long wait you've had for new material. We know it seems like you've been hanging on forever, but the album is finally on the way! We don't want to say too much about it at the moment, but you will not be disappointed. Let's just say that it has all you would expect from BISMARCK - and then some.
BISMARCK's lineup is comprised of Torstein Tveiten on Vocals, Leif Herland on Guitar and Backing Vocals, Eirik Goksøyr on Guitar, Tomas Osland on Bass and Tore Lyngstad on Drums.
The band has been confirmed to appear at Oslo's Desertfest in May 2024.
More information about BISMARCK can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Bismarckdoom
A video of BISMARCK live at the Vill Vill Vest festival at USF Verftet, Bergen, Norway, in 2020 can be seen at https://youtu.be/jdTpWV43g0s?si=EyikFAW0lg290qBx
https://www.facebook.com/Bismarckdoom
FFO: Epica, Battle Beast, Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, NightwishMalevolent is a symphonic metal project from Nikolaas Van Riet, a composer, guitarist and producer.
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and blind guardian. The crazy talented Spanish singer Celica Soldream is the lead vocalist in this band. The EP will also feature guest vocals from Mark Jansen, composer, guitar player and singer in Epica.
Other musicians involved in the making of the debut album ‘Malevolent’ are:
Drummer Koen Herfst.
Lead Guitarist Jan Verschueren.
Tracklisting :
01. Malevolent Gaze
02. Malevolent Ways
03. Malevolent Light
04. Malevolent Creations
05. The Awakening (cd bonus track)
https://www.facebook.com/Malevolent.bandofficial
Tech-Death Dynamos OWDWYR have released two playthrough videos for tracks from recently released, critically acclaimed debut album, RECEPTOR. A drum playthrough video, featuring Alex Cohen performing "Ripped from the Bog," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFU3yDxyHlo
. Bassist Chris Williams performs on the playthrough video for "Lagos" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBUwG3iDo5s
FFO: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Car Bomb, Human Remains, and early-Between the Buried and Me
OWDWYR, an extreme metal convergence of Tech Death, Prog, and Grind framed around a Classical core, released Receptor on
October 20. The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Stream/Purchase: https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor
Guitarist and composer Paul Plumeri, Jr. (ex-Isyou), joined by bassist Chris Williams (Dark Waters Fall) and vocalist Max Lichtman (ex-Immolith), founded OWDWYR in 2020.
Receptor offers 15 tracks that explore a spectrum of influences ranging from Car Bomb, Human Remains, and Fleshgod Apocalypse to J.S. Bach, Allan Holdsworth, and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Receptor features appearances by some of the most skilled and crushing musicians in modern metal, including Navene Koperweis (Entheos, ex-Animals as Leaders), Kenny Grohowski (Imperial Triumphant, John Zorn), Kevin Paradis (Ne Obliviscaris, Benighted), Alex Cohen (Contrarian, ex-Pyrrhon), and many more. With blistering blastbeats, intricate harmonic counterpoint, and ferocious vocals, OWDWYR has crafted a dynamic musical experience that demands attention and never relents.
Track
Listing:1. Praefatio
2. The Liminal Carapace
3. Ripped from The Bog
4. Stench of Indemnity
5. Lagos
6. Ein
7. Writhe
8. Supplicant
9. Reverie
10. Cower
11. A Vessel Emerges
12 Not Afraid
13. Pitchtongue Vesper
14. Catalyst Sequence
15. The Sputtering Torch
Unless noted otherwise (see below), all songs composed by Paul Plumeri with lyrics by Max Lichtman.
"Praefatio/The Liminal Carapace" - Adapted from “Fratres” written by Arvo Pärt. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Reverie" - Bridge adapted from “Zone” written by Allan Holdsworth from the album All Night Wrong. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Supplicant" - 2nd half adapted from “Daydreaming” written by Radiohead from the album Moon Shaped Pool. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"Pitchtongue Vesper" - Adapted from “Etude No. 12” written by Heitor Villa Lobos. Arranged by Paul Plumeri.
"The Sputtering Torch" - Adapted from “Torch" written by Brian Lawlor from the album The Incidental Purge. Arranged by Paul Plumeri
Mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Vocals recorded by Fox DeVaughn at Studio D.
Logo, album art, and layout by Garek Druss.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
Additional Performances:
Kenny Grohowski - Drums on The Liminal Carapace, Lagos, Reverie, Supplicant, A Vessel Emerges, Pitchtongue Vesper
Navene Koperweis - Drums on Stench of Indemnity, Catalyst Sequence, Cower
Kevin Paradis - Drums on Ein, Not Afraid, The Sputtering Torch
Alex Cohen - Drums on Ripped from the Bog, Writhe, A Vessel Emerges
Frank Albanese - Additional vocals on Cower, A Vessel Emerges
Ed RosenBerg III - Saxophone on Lagos, Cower
Sydney Kjerstad - Piano on Ein
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
DARK ESSENCE RECORDS WELCOMES DOOM METALLERS BISMARCK TO ITS ROSTER :
Dark Essence Records have announced that Norwegian Doom Metallers BISMARCK will be joining the label, bringing with them a well-deserved reputation for being one of the heaviest bands from Norway, one that has been stirring things up in the Norwegian underground scene ever since the 2018 release of the acclaimed debut album “URKRAFT”.
BISMARCK's trademark sound is an uncompromising mix of sludgy riffs and
psychedelic nuances, inspired by a wide array of genres and styles.
The end result is an amp melting form of stoner doom, combined with atmospheric
post-rock, and with a hint of Middle Eastern folk music and the Norwegian
black metal they grew up listening to.With music that alternates between intense, fuzzed-out heaviness, and clean, atmospheric drones, and with a lyrical content that explores western esotericism, altered states of consciousness and a mystical apocalypse, BISMARCK are now ready for their latest full-length album to be unleashed upon the world.
A follow up to 2020's critically acclaimed sophomore album “Oneiromancer”, the band's third studio outing, which we can reveal will be named “Vourukasha” is scheduled for release in early 2024.
Commenting on the fact that they will be joining one of Norway's best known labels, BISMARCK had this to say:
We’re stoked to sign with Dark Essence Records! They have been, and still are, a crucial part of the heavy music scene both nationally and internationally!
This is an important signing for us, and we’re looking forward to working with professional and dedicated people. Furthermore, they are people whom we consider our friends so we’re excited for the next chapter of our journey!
We would, though, just like to apologise to our fans for the long wait you've had for new material. We know it seems like you've been hanging on forever, but the album is finally on the way! We don't want to say too much about it at the moment, but you will not be disappointed. Let's just say that it has all you would expect from BISMARCK - and then some.
BISMARCK's lineup is comprised of Torstein Tveiten on Vocals, Leif Herland on Guitar and Backing Vocals, Eirik Goksøyr on Guitar, Tomas Osland on Bass and Tore Lyngstad on Drums.
The band has been confirmed to appear at Oslo's Desertfest in May 2024.
More information about BISMARCK can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Bismarckdoom
A video of BISMARCK live at the Vill Vill Vest festival at USF Verftet, Bergen, Norway, in 2020 can be seen at https://youtu.be/jdTpWV43g0s?si=EyikFAW0lg290qBx
https://www.facebook.com/Bismarckdoom
You can watch at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdaNLJywyY
"La Commedia" has been released as a single for the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, who is worldwide known as the one who defined the modern Italian language.
S.R.L. have always and proudly wrote their lyrics in their mother tongue (Italian), so they wanted to pay their homage to the Sommo Vate.
The video shows the footage taken at the band’s last show at the Rework Club in Perugia, Italy, on October the 6th 2023
The song is also available in digital format at the following link: https://push.fm/fl/1azdz0t0
S.R.L. also hints at exciting developments, with work underway on a new album slated for release soon.
S.R.L. line-up:
Francesco "Khaynn" Bacaro - Vocals
Jerico Biagiotti - Bass Guitar
Rodolfo "RawDeath" Ridolfi - Drums
Cristiano "Alcio" Alcini - Guitar
Marco "Panda" Delle Fate - Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/srlmetalband
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital
Genre: Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Jonas Almqvist: Guitar, Lead Guitar, Harsh Vocals, Bass, Composer of Music and Lyrics
Pierre Vilhelmsson: Lyrics, Media, Composer, Vocals
Thomas Vikström: Epic Clean Vocals and Ideas
Johan Axelsson: Guitar, Composing, Mixing, Recording
Mr X: Drums, Studio Recording, Mastering, Mixing, Guitar Composing
Special Solo by Christian Vidahl (Therion) on this song
Tracklist:
The Gravelands
Nattsjäl, featuring members from renowned bands like MÅNEGARM, Therion, Candlemass, and Deranged, releases "The Gravelands," the first single from their upcoming concept album "Chaosweaver." The band, known for their unique blend of Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal, continues to impress with their self-produced and mixed music. With a lineup that includes experienced musicians like Jonas Almqvist and Thomas Vikström, the single promises a high level of musicianship and creative composition. "The Gravelands" is tailored for fans of Månegarm, Satyricon, and Celtic Frost, and showcases Nattsjäl's expertise in crafting metal music that resonates with chaos and creativity.
https://www.facebook.com/Nattsjal/
KRYPTOXIK MORTALITY – “INTERDIMENSIONAL CALAMITOUS EXTIRPATION”
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: December 8th 2023
Genre: Slamming Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Kraanium | Analepsy | Korpse | Vulvectomy
“This is the end, my only friend / The end of our elaborate plans / The end of everything that stands…”– The Doors, ‘The End’
Beneath a sky transformed into a swirling vortex, a howling hell of sanity devouring, impossible colours riven by the cataclysmic thunder of reality’s death throes, we have reached our ending. Our monuments to our own grandeur crumble, vast monoliths turning to dust in the screaming, apocalyptic winds. All structure is lost as our very flesh begins to dissolve, slipping from our bones, leaving desperate, dying eyes in collapsing bone carapaces. Centuries of struggle and all our brave philosophies liquefied into a world encompassing sea of blood and mucus, bile and shit…
Blasting out of the Pacific North West, invoking the sound of absolute annihilation come Kryptoxik Mortality, armed with their second full length album, Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation! This is pulverizing, slamming death metal – a crushing attack that is relentless in delivery and merciless by design. Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation features eleven new bone-breaking songs of fiercely focussed brutality, four of which have been augmented by the presence of a bestial guest vocalist; Angel Ochoa (Cephalotripsy), Brandon Shobe (Invirulant), Alex Paul (Organectomy) and John Mayer (NecroticGoreBeast) all bringing their own shocking violence to the table at this feast of grotesque heaviness. 2023 has been a hideously fertile year for Kryptoxik Mortality, the band having already spawned two punishing EPs – Trash Compactor Orgy and Genocidal Strain – but now it is time for the ultimate expression of their nihilistic musical destruction with Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation!
Now marching proudly beneath the Comatose Music banner, Kryptoxik Mortality will unleash Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation on December 8th, with its intimidating intensity adorned in the gloriously gruesome artwork of Val Denumbra (Enthrallment, State Of Filth, Contemptuous Infestation etc). Not for the casual or curious listener Kryptoxik Mortality deal in the kind of purulent death metal savagery that is only for the diehard disciples of the extreme. Prepare to be bludgeoned into oblivion!
Line-up:
Brian Ferrell Jr. - Vocals
Caleb Keller - Bass
Kaleb Luetke - Guitar
Joseph Tyler - Drums
Track Listing:
1 – Outer Dimensional Gateway
2 – Fetid Human Incubation
3 – Impending Monolithic Desolation (ft. Angel Ochoa)
4 – Ingesting The Wretched
5 – Fragmented Atmospheric Ingress
6 – Extraterrestrial Desecration (ft. Brandon Shobe)
7 – Fiendish Amalgamations (ft. Alex Paul)
8 – Metaphysical Dissection
9 – Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation
10 – Multiversal Enigmatic Deformities (ft. John Mayer)
11 – Fractured Molecule Deconstruction
www.comatosemusic.com
VIRGIN IDOL – “ WEEP”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal/Crossover
Country: United States
Line-up:
Count Verdunkeln - Vocals/Lyrics
Scott Michaels - Guitar, Bass, and Instrumentation
Tracklist:
Weep
Virgin Idol's latest single, "Weep," was released on October 31, 2023, as a precursor to an anticipated larger release scheduled for winter's end. This marks the debut of Count Verdunkeln as the new vocalist since joining the band in July 2023. The single blends elements of thrash metal and crossover, recorded at Virgin Idol studio and the Electric Sound Company in Greensburg, IN. Virgin Idol, with its roots in the thrash metal/crossover genre, is a nod to fans of bands like Bathory, Kreator, Sodom, Celtic Frost, Tankard, and Metallica, showcasing their dedication to delivering hard-hitting, authentic metal music.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095032502886
SORGUINAZIA – “THE NEGATION OF DELIRIUM”
Label: Iron Bonehead
Productions
Release Date: October 15, 2021
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Black Metal
For Fans Of: Negative Plane, Furze, Kaosritual, Portal, Arizmenda, Volahn, Vlad Tepes
Country: Canada
Recording Info: Recorded at the Lair of Rabid Manifestation
Line-up:
Xolaryxis - Guitars, Riffs, Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Cover Art
Acxzor - Drums, Bass, Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, Layout
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Black Spell of Supremacy
2. Conquering Skies
3. Ecstatic Karmic Impunity
4. The Negation of Delirium
Side B
5. Death Entrancing
6. Saraswati
7. Neuromancy
"The Negation of Delirium" marks the highly anticipated debut album from Canadian black metal duo Sorguinazia, released under Iron Bonehead Productions. The band, consisting of Xolaryxis and Acxzor, first emerged in the black metal scene with their 2016 tape EP, which garnered attention for its unique blend of raw power and intricate artistry. Iron Bonehead Productions, recognizing their potential, released their work in various formats, highlighting Sorguinazia's distinct sound that resonates with both primordial rawness and nuanced depth.
The album, "The Negation of Delirium," continues this trajectory, presenting a sound that is a complex mix of shamanistic and butcher-like approaches to black metal. It challenges the listener with a sonic landscape that is both mystifying and unsettling. The duo's style, which may have originated from Canada, transcends earthly boundaries, creating a sound that is otherworldly and extreme.
Years of tension and unease following their EP's release have culminated in this full-length work, embodying the unpredictability and unorthodoxy that Sorguinazia is known for. The album delves into various forms of delirium - mental, physical, cosmic, and sexual - and manages to negate them all, creating a disorienting experience for the listener. This is black metal not just in sound but in essence, capturing the genre's soul-flaying insanity and beyond-the-shade mysticism.
"The Negation of Delirium" is a testament to the duo's ability to create music that is at the edge of human experience. The album’s production transports the listener to realms far beyond the mundane, questioning the very nature of reality and human perception. This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey into the depths of the psyche, offering no promise of return from its dark and twisting paths.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033144489021
CARNIVOROUS FOREST, known for their blackened death metal prowess, is set to release their new album "DOGS AND DEVILS." Led by the enigmatic AMAROK, the one-man project marks its first album since relocating back to Canada from the UK. Comprising twelve tracks and spanning 55 minutes, the album promises a blend of brutal guitars, thunderous bass, and howling vocals.
AMAROK, the force behind CARNIVOROUS FOREST, describes the album as a foray into diverse metal sub-genres. "This album intermingles death metal, black metal, doom metal, goth rock, thrash metal, grindcore, and even touches of synthpop. It's undoubtedly our most experimental work," he shares. The lyrical themes delve into freedom, struggle, and control, offering a reflective narrative.
"DOGS
AND DEVILS" tracklist:
Howl of the Chainsaw
Scarlet Insanity
Fox Fangs Flash
Ice Up My Spine
To Be Remorseless
Razed and Ruined
Cold Steel, Colder Heart
Marionettes Begat From Human Flesh
Condemned to Wander the Endless Halls of Madness for All Eternity
Damned in Darkness
When Bullets Fall Like Burning Rain
Controller
"La Commedia" has been released as a single for the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, who is worldwide known as the one who defined the modern Italian language.
S.R.L. have always and proudly wrote their lyrics in their mother tongue (Italian), so they wanted to pay their homage to the Sommo Vate.
The video shows the footage taken at the band’s last show at the Rework Club in Perugia, Italy, on October the 6th 2023
The song is also available in digital format at the following link: https://push.fm/fl/1azdz0t0
S.R.L. also hints at exciting developments, with work underway on a new album slated for release soon.
S.R.L. line-up:
Francesco "Khaynn" Bacaro - Vocals
Jerico Biagiotti - Bass Guitar
Rodolfo "RawDeath" Ridolfi - Drums
Cristiano "Alcio" Alcini - Guitar
Marco "Panda" Delle Fate - Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/srlmetalband
Label: Self-ReleasedFormat: Digital
Genre: Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Jonas Almqvist: Guitar, Lead Guitar, Harsh Vocals, Bass, Composer of Music and Lyrics
Pierre Vilhelmsson: Lyrics, Media, Composer, Vocals
Thomas Vikström: Epic Clean Vocals and Ideas
Johan Axelsson: Guitar, Composing, Mixing, Recording
Mr X: Drums, Studio Recording, Mastering, Mixing, Guitar Composing
Special Solo by Christian Vidahl (Therion) on this song
Tracklist:
The Gravelands
Nattsjäl, featuring members from renowned bands like MÅNEGARM, Therion, Candlemass, and Deranged, releases "The Gravelands," the first single from their upcoming concept album "Chaosweaver." The band, known for their unique blend of Black Viking Folk Thrash Heavy Metal, continues to impress with their self-produced and mixed music. With a lineup that includes experienced musicians like Jonas Almqvist and Thomas Vikström, the single promises a high level of musicianship and creative composition. "The Gravelands" is tailored for fans of Månegarm, Satyricon, and Celtic Frost, and showcases Nattsjäl's expertise in crafting metal music that resonates with chaos and creativity.
https://www.facebook.com/Nattsjal/
KRYPTOXIK MORTALITY – “INTERDIMENSIONAL CALAMITOUS EXTIRPATION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: December 8th 2023
Genre: Slamming Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Kraanium | Analepsy | Korpse | Vulvectomy
“This is the end, my only friend / The end of our elaborate plans / The end of everything that stands…”– The Doors, ‘The End’
Beneath a sky transformed into a swirling vortex, a howling hell of sanity devouring, impossible colours riven by the cataclysmic thunder of reality’s death throes, we have reached our ending. Our monuments to our own grandeur crumble, vast monoliths turning to dust in the screaming, apocalyptic winds. All structure is lost as our very flesh begins to dissolve, slipping from our bones, leaving desperate, dying eyes in collapsing bone carapaces. Centuries of struggle and all our brave philosophies liquefied into a world encompassing sea of blood and mucus, bile and shit…
Blasting out of the Pacific North West, invoking the sound of absolute annihilation come Kryptoxik Mortality, armed with their second full length album, Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation! This is pulverizing, slamming death metal – a crushing attack that is relentless in delivery and merciless by design. Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation features eleven new bone-breaking songs of fiercely focussed brutality, four of which have been augmented by the presence of a bestial guest vocalist; Angel Ochoa (Cephalotripsy), Brandon Shobe (Invirulant), Alex Paul (Organectomy) and John Mayer (NecroticGoreBeast) all bringing their own shocking violence to the table at this feast of grotesque heaviness. 2023 has been a hideously fertile year for Kryptoxik Mortality, the band having already spawned two punishing EPs – Trash Compactor Orgy and Genocidal Strain – but now it is time for the ultimate expression of their nihilistic musical destruction with Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation!
Now marching proudly beneath the Comatose Music banner, Kryptoxik Mortality will unleash Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation on December 8th, with its intimidating intensity adorned in the gloriously gruesome artwork of Val Denumbra (Enthrallment, State Of Filth, Contemptuous Infestation etc). Not for the casual or curious listener Kryptoxik Mortality deal in the kind of purulent death metal savagery that is only for the diehard disciples of the extreme. Prepare to be bludgeoned into oblivion!
Line-up:
Brian Ferrell Jr. - Vocals
Caleb Keller - Bass
Kaleb Luetke - Guitar
Joseph Tyler - Drums
Track Listing:
1 – Outer Dimensional Gateway
2 – Fetid Human Incubation
3 – Impending Monolithic Desolation (ft. Angel Ochoa)
4 – Ingesting The Wretched
5 – Fragmented Atmospheric Ingress
6 – Extraterrestrial Desecration (ft. Brandon Shobe)
7 – Fiendish Amalgamations (ft. Alex Paul)
8 – Metaphysical Dissection
9 – Interdimensional Calamitous Extirpation
10 – Multiversal Enigmatic Deformities (ft. John Mayer)
11 – Fractured Molecule Deconstruction
www.comatosemusic.com
VIRGIN IDOL – “ WEEP”
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal/Crossover
Country: United States
Line-up:
Count Verdunkeln - Vocals/Lyrics
Scott Michaels - Guitar, Bass, and Instrumentation
Tracklist:
Weep
Virgin Idol's latest single, "Weep," was released on October 31, 2023, as a precursor to an anticipated larger release scheduled for winter's end. This marks the debut of Count Verdunkeln as the new vocalist since joining the band in July 2023. The single blends elements of thrash metal and crossover, recorded at Virgin Idol studio and the Electric Sound Company in Greensburg, IN. Virgin Idol, with its roots in the thrash metal/crossover genre, is a nod to fans of bands like Bathory, Kreator, Sodom, Celtic Frost, Tankard, and Metallica, showcasing their dedication to delivering hard-hitting, authentic metal music.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095032502886
SORGUINAZIA – “THE NEGATION OF DELIRIUM”
Label: Iron Bonehead
ProductionsRelease Date: October 15, 2021
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Black Metal
For Fans Of: Negative Plane, Furze, Kaosritual, Portal, Arizmenda, Volahn, Vlad Tepes
Country: Canada
Recording Info: Recorded at the Lair of Rabid Manifestation
Line-up:
Xolaryxis - Guitars, Riffs, Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Cover Art
Acxzor - Drums, Bass, Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, Layout
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Black Spell of Supremacy
2. Conquering Skies
3. Ecstatic Karmic Impunity
4. The Negation of Delirium
Side B
5. Death Entrancing
6. Saraswati
7. Neuromancy
"The Negation of Delirium" marks the highly anticipated debut album from Canadian black metal duo Sorguinazia, released under Iron Bonehead Productions. The band, consisting of Xolaryxis and Acxzor, first emerged in the black metal scene with their 2016 tape EP, which garnered attention for its unique blend of raw power and intricate artistry. Iron Bonehead Productions, recognizing their potential, released their work in various formats, highlighting Sorguinazia's distinct sound that resonates with both primordial rawness and nuanced depth.
The album, "The Negation of Delirium," continues this trajectory, presenting a sound that is a complex mix of shamanistic and butcher-like approaches to black metal. It challenges the listener with a sonic landscape that is both mystifying and unsettling. The duo's style, which may have originated from Canada, transcends earthly boundaries, creating a sound that is otherworldly and extreme.
Years of tension and unease following their EP's release have culminated in this full-length work, embodying the unpredictability and unorthodoxy that Sorguinazia is known for. The album delves into various forms of delirium - mental, physical, cosmic, and sexual - and manages to negate them all, creating a disorienting experience for the listener. This is black metal not just in sound but in essence, capturing the genre's soul-flaying insanity and beyond-the-shade mysticism.
"The Negation of Delirium" is a testament to the duo's ability to create music that is at the edge of human experience. The album’s production transports the listener to realms far beyond the mundane, questioning the very nature of reality and human perception. This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey into the depths of the psyche, offering no promise of return from its dark and twisting paths.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033144489021
CARNIVOROUS FOREST, known for their blackened death metal prowess, is set to release their new album "DOGS AND DEVILS." Led by the enigmatic AMAROK, the one-man project marks its first album since relocating back to Canada from the UK. Comprising twelve tracks and spanning 55 minutes, the album promises a blend of brutal guitars, thunderous bass, and howling vocals.
AMAROK, the force behind CARNIVOROUS FOREST, describes the album as a foray into diverse metal sub-genres. "This album intermingles death metal, black metal, doom metal, goth rock, thrash metal, grindcore, and even touches of synthpop. It's undoubtedly our most experimental work," he shares. The lyrical themes delve into freedom, struggle, and control, offering a reflective narrative.
"DOGS
AND DEVILS" tracklist:Howl of the Chainsaw
Scarlet Insanity
Fox Fangs Flash
Ice Up My Spine
To Be Remorseless
Razed and Ruined
Cold Steel, Colder Heart
Marionettes Begat From Human Flesh
Condemned to Wander the Endless Halls of Madness for All Eternity
Damned in Darkness
When Bullets Fall Like Burning Rain
Controller
https://blackeneddeath.bandcamp.com/
https://carnivorousforest.bandcamp.com/
Brace yourselves for a cataclysmic collision of brutal metal as Reflection of Flesh joins forces with Wormholedeath for their upcoming album.
REFLECTION
OF FLESH
is a three-piece, brutal, metal band with a wide range of musical
influences. This has produced a unique sound driven by a devastating
rhythm section, overlaid with infectious guitar grooves, and dark, heavy
vocals. The band formed in Walker’s Point, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2017.
They immediately began placing their mark in the Midwest prior to expandingThe band has released (1) full-length, (2) EPs, and a handful of singles since its inception. They have toured extensively following the release of their EP “Parasitic” in 2021, including tours in 2021/2022 with the bands Battlecross, Necronomicon (CA), The Convalescence, The Breathing Process, Blood of Angels, Alukah, Wor, and Bound by Years that covered many shows over the entire USA, and about 27,000 miles in eight months.
In early 2023, Reflection of Flesh signed on with the powerhouse management company Extreme Management Group, under tutelage from Senior Artist Manager Paul Andrejack. Reflection of Flesh proudly endorses Scorpion Percussion, Centent Cymbals USA, No Nuts Percussion, Dirtbag Clothing, InTune Guitar Picks, Inc., DR Strings, MGBass Guitars, and Emperor Cabinets.
With a lineup featuring Philip Proite on Bass/Vocals, Garrett Smith on Guitars, and Chris Oelke on Drums, Reflection of Flesh is a force to be reckoned with.
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as this dynamic collaboration between Reflection of Flesh and Wormholedeath unfolds.
NEURECTOMY, a trio of NYC-based tech-death wizards featuring ORIGIN's John Longstreth, are now streaming their debut full-length, OVERWROUGHT, in its entirety.
The band joined forces with No Clean Singing for the exclusive global premiere of Overwrought ahead of the album's November 17 release date. Stream it now at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2023/11/14/an-ncs-album-premiere-neurectomy-overwrought/
Overwrought is a sonic onslaught of nerve severing tech-grind clocking in at 32 minutes of brutality. NEURECTOMY aims to leave their mark on the genre of technical death metal with over the top song structures and dizzying musical complexity that may require multiple listens for full absorption.
Overwrought is an album that has been a long time in the making as the band has suffered it’s share of drummer changes, flooded practice studios, canceled gigs, and a society shattering pandemic. NEURECTOMY decided to make use of the down time giving the sole members extra months and weeks to hone the music with new drummer John Longstreth, and ruminate on its impending worldwide campaign of musical destruction.
Order Overwrought now at https://neurectomyband.com/
The band has posted visualizers for two songs off the album, "Crimson Tsunami" and "Dolphin." Watch the videos at:
"Crimson Tsunami" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvLtcR6tAbc
"Dolphin" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcpiOoNC1Q
Overwrought was recorded at Silver Cord Studios, and Suburban Inferno Studios LLC. The album was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson. Album artwork courtesy of master artist, Pär Olofsson.
Tracklist:1) Abducted for Research
2) Culinary Cadaveric Art
3) Anencephalic Birth
4) Dolphin
5) Zombified
6) Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progres
7) Overwrought
8) Crimson Tsunami
The term NEURECTOMY is a reference to the surgical removal of a nerve which ties into the band’s interests in medical themes and the human condition. NEURECTOMY focuses on overall musicianship in their songs and aims to write engaging material that has musical depth and complexity. Listeners will often find something new and interesting even on repeated listens of the material.
Recording and production of the album feature many prominent metal musicians and sound engineers in the industry. Longstreth’s drum tracks were recorded at Silver Chord Studios (owned by Joe Duplantier of Gojira) and were tracked with Johann Meyer (front-of-house engineer for Gojira). The album is mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson from Cryptopsy with assistant engineering from Dominic Grimard.
The band recommends listening to the album front to back as there is a natural order of progression in intensity where each track generally tops the preceding one. Listeners will notice obvious influences from tech-death bands such as Origin, Beneath the Massacre, Dying Fetus, etc. Additionally, the band includes jazz elements and touch style/tapping guitar techniques similar to Psyopus. Lyrical themes on the album are generally tongue-in-cheek and primarily meant to compliment the underlying music with additional aggression, not any deep-rooted message or sentiment.
The album clocks in at around 30 minutes which hits a sweet spot giving the listener the opportunity to enjoy the album front to back in one sitting without being overwhelmed, but maybe overwrought...
Line-up:
John Longstreth - Drums
Joe - Guitar/Vocals
Kris - Guitar/Vocals
7 years after the release of the previous album "Demons", GOTHIC are
ready to present their new material recorded at both Consonance Studio in
Timișoara and at other locations in Romania, and mixed at Haunting Studios (Athens,
Greece) by the excellent producer Nikos Palivos.Marking the return of Alin Petruț as singer, with lyrics exclusively in Romanian language, a strong shift in style, and again with an exceptional album cover signed again by the band’s bass player Csaba "Taly" Talpai, like the “Demons” case, this album becomes an absolute premiere for GOTHIC! "It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences. I chose to work again with Loud Rage Music because they did an exceptional job on the "Demons" promotion and I'm sure it will be even better this time!" - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist).
"We are honored and happy to renew our collaboration with Gothic not only considering that their previous album, "Demons", remains to this day in a top 3 sales from the Loud Rage Music catalog, but also because I’m a life-long fan of the band. This time we want to surpass all previous performances, despite the extremely unfavorable climate for musical releases in physical format, disseminating Gothic’s new material as much as possible." - Adrian Dan (Loud Rage Music owner).
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music, more details will follow soon, as well as a new GOTHIC video, scheduled for November 20th! "It's been more than 5 years since I wrote the first riffs for the new songs. Going through pandemics, deaths, line-up changes, plus war and madness all around the world, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the result is exceptional. The new tracks were made from deep within the heart and encompass all of my lifelong musical influences. I chose to work again with Loud Rage Music because they did an exceptional job on the "Demons" promotion and I'm sure it will be even better this time!" - Alin Petruț (Gothic founder, vocalist and guitarist).
"We are honored and happy to renew our collaboration with Gothic not only considering that their previous album, "Demons", remains to this day in a top 3 sales from the Loud Rage Music catalog, but also because I’m a life-long fan of the band. This time we want to surpass all previous performances, despite the extremely unfavorable climate for musical releases in physical format, disseminating Gothic’s new material as much as possible." - Adrian Dan (Loud Rage Music owner).
"The cover is a digital painting I made by blowing smoke out of my graphic tablet - literally (I had to buy a new one along the way!).The main character, the demon in the picture (who’s also slowly becoming the mascot of the band), was already born on the cover of the previous album “Demons”. He has reached maturity and actually portrays the demon that is in each of us. At the same time, he represents the musical continuity of the band as well as a stubbornness, a "statement", raising the flag high. The rocker who is next to him, gives him support and helps him get out of the underground, he represents us, as well as the public - our friends, those who stood by us and supported us throughout the years."- Csaba "Taly" Talpai (Gothic bassist)
"Underground" will be released on January 20, 2024 on Loud Rage Music, more details will follow soon, as well as a new GOTHIC video, scheduled for November 20th!
https://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania
Label: Self-released
Release Date: 16th October 2023
Format: CD Digipack and Digital
Country: Mexico
Genre: Black Metal
Line-up:
Nihblökk: Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar, Programming, Backing Vocals
Fernando León: Lead Guitar, Orchestration
Moctte Zumma: Vocals
Tracklist:
100 Seconds
To Extinction
As We Face Our True Fears
Waiting...
What Lies Ahead
At the End of All Paths
...Even the Stars Have to Die
Black Void Cult, birthed from the creative prowess of Nihblökk in 2017, embarked on a musical odyssey that led to the well-received debut, "Dysphoria". Joined by Fernando León and later by Moctte Zumma for vocals, the band crafted an impactful introduction to the underground world. With their sophomore release, "...EVEN THE STARS HAVE TO DIE", Black Void Cult introduces Jesús Romero on drums and aims to expand their sonic horizons to reach a wider audience. The album signifies growth, evolution, and the timeless craft of melding harmonies and rhythms. Fans can anticipate a polished, mature sound, a testament to the synergy of the band's talents.
https://www.blackvoidcult.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/blackvoidcult/
Thrash
metal titans CROSSFIRE is set to strike hard with their latest
sonic onslaught, "TURNED TO STONE." This single is
the second ferocious track from their upcoming album,
"Switch To Reset," slated to drop like a metal meteor on December 15,
2023, via Wormholedeath record label.
"Turned To Stone was an opportunity for us to tap into some of our traditional heavy metal influences, while still injecting a healthy dose of speed and thrash!
Inspired by the Greek tragedy of Medusa, it also showcases us experimenting with some vocal harmonies and choruses that we're sure people will enjoy singing along to.
It's definitely different for us, but we loved it too much to not release it - we hope that everybody else loves it just as much!"
Crossfire is an emerging force in the Dublin thrash metal scene, known for their unique mix of sci-fi and horror-themed lyrics and intense, headbanging thrash music. Their sound pays tribute to the golden era of thrash metal and has earned them a reputation as one of Ireland's most promising young thrash metal bands. With a string of powerful live performances and an eagerly awaited album on the horizon, Crossfire is set to conquer the world thrash metal scene.
www.facebook.com/Crossfirebandthrash
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome EMPIRES OF EUPHRATES to the roster with the debut EP ECHOES OF ANCIENT PAST!
Hailing from Maryland, Empires Of Euphrates is the brainchild of Vincent Matthews (Dying Fetus, Criminal Element, Sadistic Torment), Kevin Talley (Decrepit Birth, Misery Index, Suffocation, Six Feet Under) and Jim Ross (Bandwhore).
Echoes
Of Ancient Past is old school, 90's melodic atmospheric Death Metal,
showcasing five original tracks plus a cover of the Krokus classic 'Screaming
In The Night'. Empires Of Euphrates recruited Joe Cincotta (Obituary,
Suffocation, Castrator, Mortal Decay) of Full Force Studios for Recording,
Mixing and Mastering duties. For fans of Amorphis, Edge Of Sanity, Hypocrisy,
Pan-Thy-Monium, and Septic Flesh
Echoes Of Ancient Past is up now for pre-order and will be released December 15th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Listen to the single "A Kingdom with no Kings" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksNpOsHHibs
Track Listing:
1. Spiritual Submission
2. A Kingdom With No King
3. Never Meant To Be
4. Screaming In The Night (Krokus cover)
5. Wars And Rumors Of Wars
6. Portals
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
IN AUTUMN is a talented Death/Doom Metal band and their upcoming album, titled "WHAT'S DONE IS DONE", due out on February 2024, is ready to push their vision of music to a new level of intensity and emotion.
Here is the cover of their album realized by Alessandro Barci (Contorno Studio) and the album tracklist:
1. What's Done Is Done
2. Focus
3. Lucid Dream
4. Inside My Soul
5. Despised By Life
6. Breathing In The Void
7. The Illusion Of Reality
8. Block
9. Strange Thoughts
10. I See You
Style: Death / Doom Metal
Similar artists: Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth.
Line-up:
Giuliano Zippo – vocals
Cristian Barocco – guitars & synth
Marco Liotto – drums
Diego Polato – bass
"What's Done Is Done" digipak CD is available for PRE-ORDER at: https://shorturl.at/nvwDJ
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen and a great Death/Doom Metal painted with amazing Post Metal and Gothic nuances.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/inautumnofficial
MIDIAN – “ ANTHEMS: THE MIDIAN COLLECTION 1989-1991”
Label: Metal Warrior Records
Release Date: Fall 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: 80’s Cult New Jersey Thrash Metal
Country: United States
Tracklist:
Disc 1 - Midian
Anthem
Candy from a Stranger
Suicide Pact
One Foot in the Grave
Slaughter House
The Last War
One of Dissadence
Malfurious Wrath
Suicide Pact
The Last War
One of Dissadence
Malfurious Wrath
Suicide Pact
Anthem
Candy from a Stranger
Suicide Pact
Disc 2 - Mercenari
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Nature's Warning
Dark Future
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Nature's Warning
Dark Future
MIDIAN, the celebrated 80's thrash metal band from New Jersey, is proud to announce their latest release, "Anthems: The Midian Collection 1989-1991." This expansive double CD compilation, now available through Metal Warrior Records, showcases the band's influential early works.
Drummer and band member Chris Hawkins has meticulously curated this collection, which includes all demos from their Mercenari era, along with the entirety of Midian's demo recordings and some rare tracks. The compilation features seminal works such as "Mercenari: 1989 Demo," "The Last War (1990)," and "First Impressions (1991)."
Reflecting on the enduring legacy of their music, Chris expressed, “It’s amazing, that after 30 years, people still enjoy listening to our music. We’re all truly grateful. Keep it going everyone.” In response to the sustained fan interest, Metal Warrior Records will release a limited run of 300 copies of "Anthems."
Chris also hinted at future aspirations, saying, “Hopefully, we can release this cool compilation on vinyl. That’s our goal as well besides the CDs.” He adds, “We’re very happy with Metal Warrior Records. Been a pleasure to work with, let me tell you. Plus it was a case of good timing.”
During their active years from 1989 to 1991, Midian made significant strides in the thrash metal scene, sharing stages with iconic bands like Pantera and Biohazard. Their short yet impactful run left a lasting impression on the 80's/90's underground metal scene, proving their relevance even three decades later.
"Anthems: The Midian Collection 1989-1991" is a must-have for fans of Overkill, Metallica, Testament, and similar thrash metal legends.
Label: Self-released
Release Date: 16th October 2023
Format: CD Digipack and Digital
Country: Mexico
Genre: Black Metal
Line-up:
Nihblökk: Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar, Programming, Backing Vocals
Fernando León: Lead Guitar, Orchestration
Moctte Zumma: Vocals
Tracklist:
100 Seconds
To Extinction
As We Face Our True Fears
Waiting...
What Lies Ahead
At the End of All Paths
...Even the Stars Have to Die
Black Void Cult, birthed from the creative prowess of Nihblökk in 2017, embarked on a musical odyssey that led to the well-received debut, "Dysphoria". Joined by Fernando León and later by Moctte Zumma for vocals, the band crafted an impactful introduction to the underground world. With their sophomore release, "...EVEN THE STARS HAVE TO DIE", Black Void Cult introduces Jesús Romero on drums and aims to expand their sonic horizons to reach a wider audience. The album signifies growth, evolution, and the timeless craft of melding harmonies and rhythms. Fans can anticipate a polished, mature sound, a testament to the synergy of the band's talents.
https://www.blackvoidcult.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/blackvoidcult/
Thrash
metal titans CROSSFIRE is set to strike hard with their latest
sonic onslaught, "TURNED TO STONE." This single is
the second ferocious track from their upcoming album,
"Switch To Reset," slated to drop like a metal meteor on December 15,
2023, via Wormholedeath record label."Turned To Stone was an opportunity for us to tap into some of our traditional heavy metal influences, while still injecting a healthy dose of speed and thrash!
Inspired by the Greek tragedy of Medusa, it also showcases us experimenting with some vocal harmonies and choruses that we're sure people will enjoy singing along to.
It's definitely different for us, but we loved it too much to not release it - we hope that everybody else loves it just as much!"
Crossfire is an emerging force in the Dublin thrash metal scene, known for their unique mix of sci-fi and horror-themed lyrics and intense, headbanging thrash music. Their sound pays tribute to the golden era of thrash metal and has earned them a reputation as one of Ireland's most promising young thrash metal bands. With a string of powerful live performances and an eagerly awaited album on the horizon, Crossfire is set to conquer the world thrash metal scene.
www.facebook.com/Crossfirebandthrash
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome EMPIRES OF EUPHRATES to the roster with the debut EP ECHOES OF ANCIENT PAST!
Hailing from Maryland, Empires Of Euphrates is the brainchild of Vincent Matthews (Dying Fetus, Criminal Element, Sadistic Torment), Kevin Talley (Decrepit Birth, Misery Index, Suffocation, Six Feet Under) and Jim Ross (Bandwhore).
Echoes
Of Ancient Past is old school, 90's melodic atmospheric Death Metal,
showcasing five original tracks plus a cover of the Krokus classic 'Screaming
In The Night'. Empires Of Euphrates recruited Joe Cincotta (Obituary,
Suffocation, Castrator, Mortal Decay) of Full Force Studios for Recording,
Mixing and Mastering duties. For fans of Amorphis, Edge Of Sanity, Hypocrisy,
Pan-Thy-Monium, and Septic FleshEchoes Of Ancient Past is up now for pre-order and will be released December 15th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Listen to the single "A Kingdom with no Kings" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksNpOsHHibs
Track Listing:
1. Spiritual Submission
2. A Kingdom With No King
3. Never Meant To Be
4. Screaming In The Night (Krokus cover)
5. Wars And Rumors Of Wars
6. Portals
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
IN AUTUMN is a talented Death/Doom Metal band and their upcoming album, titled "WHAT'S DONE IS DONE", due out on February 2024, is ready to push their vision of music to a new level of intensity and emotion.
Here is the cover of their album realized by Alessandro Barci (Contorno Studio) and the album tracklist:
1. What's Done Is Done
2. Focus
3. Lucid Dream
4. Inside My Soul
5. Despised By Life
6. Breathing In The Void
7. The Illusion Of Reality
8. Block
9. Strange Thoughts
10. I See You
Style: Death / Doom Metal
Similar artists: Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth.
Line-up:
Giuliano Zippo – vocals
Cristian Barocco – guitars & synth
Marco Liotto – drums
Diego Polato – bass
"What's Done Is Done" digipak CD is available for PRE-ORDER at: https://shorturl.at/nvwDJ
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen and a great Death/Doom Metal painted with amazing Post Metal and Gothic nuances.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/inautumnofficial
MIDIAN – “ ANTHEMS: THE MIDIAN COLLECTION 1989-1991”
Label: Metal Warrior RecordsRelease Date: Fall 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: 80’s Cult New Jersey Thrash Metal
Country: United States
Tracklist:
Disc 1 - Midian
Anthem
Candy from a Stranger
Suicide Pact
One Foot in the Grave
Slaughter House
The Last War
One of Dissadence
Malfurious Wrath
Suicide Pact
The Last War
One of Dissadence
Malfurious Wrath
Suicide Pact
Anthem
Candy from a Stranger
Suicide Pact
Disc 2 - Mercenari
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Nature's Warning
Dark Future
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Deathwatch
Cries from the Deep
Persecution
Nature's Warning
Dark Future
MIDIAN, the celebrated 80's thrash metal band from New Jersey, is proud to announce their latest release, "Anthems: The Midian Collection 1989-1991." This expansive double CD compilation, now available through Metal Warrior Records, showcases the band's influential early works.
Drummer and band member Chris Hawkins has meticulously curated this collection, which includes all demos from their Mercenari era, along with the entirety of Midian's demo recordings and some rare tracks. The compilation features seminal works such as "Mercenari: 1989 Demo," "The Last War (1990)," and "First Impressions (1991)."
Reflecting on the enduring legacy of their music, Chris expressed, “It’s amazing, that after 30 years, people still enjoy listening to our music. We’re all truly grateful. Keep it going everyone.” In response to the sustained fan interest, Metal Warrior Records will release a limited run of 300 copies of "Anthems."
Chris also hinted at future aspirations, saying, “Hopefully, we can release this cool compilation on vinyl. That’s our goal as well besides the CDs.” He adds, “We’re very happy with Metal Warrior Records. Been a pleasure to work with, let me tell you. Plus it was a case of good timing.”
During their active years from 1989 to 1991, Midian made significant strides in the thrash metal scene, sharing stages with iconic bands like Pantera and Biohazard. Their short yet impactful run left a lasting impression on the 80's/90's underground metal scene, proving their relevance even three decades later.
"Anthems: The Midian Collection 1989-1991" is a must-have for fans of Overkill, Metallica, Testament, and similar thrash metal legends.
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Death Metal Klängen ? Dann haben wir
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VÖ: 03.11.2023
Label: Slaughter Race RecordsVertrieb: Kontor New Media
Genre: Modern Death Metal
"They brought Death to the Darkness" ist kein normales Studioalbum der norddeutschen Deathmetaler DAMNATION DEFACED, sondern vielmehr ein Dankeschön an Fans und Freunde für mehr als 15 Jahre Support. Die ersten vier Tracks sind dabei brandneue Songs, die wie nie zuvor die Vision der Band von modernem Death Metal vermittelt, ohne in die Welt des "Core" abzudriften. Brutale Riffs, catchige Hooks sowie der von der Band geliebte Einsatz von sphärischen Klängen und Synthesizern, um die stets präsente Science-Fiction Thematik zu untermauern.
Jeder der vier Tracks hat seine ganz eigene Dynamik und Charakter, sei es der prügelnde "In Total Darkness" oder der atmosphärisch, groovende "The Black Ark". Ein wirklich vielversprechender Ausblick in eine spannende musikalische Zukunft der Band.
https://www.facebook.com/damnationdefaced
EN FINIR – „RÉSIGNÉ „
Genre : Depressive Black Metal from France
For fans of : Shining (SE), Make a change... Killyourself, Totalselfhatred, Thy light, Ellende, Nocturnal Depression…
The project transcends musical boundaries, offering insight into the darkest corners of the human soul through their haunting sound and striking melodies.
Created by Maxime LePrince Beiler, his first release, "Résigné", explores themes of deep loneliness and inner torment, giving rise to latent rage.
This opus features haunting compositions and evocative lyrics co-written by LePrince and François Picca, with intense vocals provided by Romain Habrzyk.
Recorded at Dem “Nebiros” Gillard’s Nebiros Studio, the music creates a landscape that is both chilling and unique.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
The upcoming album is a special project featuring re-recorded versions of 12 songs from their first two albums, "Brain At Risk" (1995) and "Emotional Overload" (1998). Produced by Jost Schlüter at PureSonic Studio, this collection showcases the band's evolution, now featuring the powerful vocals of frontwoman Daniela Karrer.
Fans can experience a taste of these refreshed classics with the "Emotional Overload" lyric video, available on the MDD YouTube channel.
The band will celebrate this milestone with an album release party on November 25th at KufA Haus in Braunschweig. The event, themed "30 Years in Metal," will also feature Warpath as a special guest.
Pre-orders for "...Makes Us Survive!" are available now at MDD Records: http://mdd-records.de/headshot
www.headshotmetal.de
https://www.facebook.com/headshot.metal
The video is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LILTNpYkDk
"Warheads in the Sky" is the first single from forthcoming album DESTRUCTION IS ALL WE KNOW and is also available on Spotify and Apple Music.
ALMOST DEAD will release Destruction Is All We Know on January 26, 2024. The album is the band's sixth, and the first for Innerstrength Records.
On the forthcoming album, ALMOST DEAD take their sound even further into realms of the extreme, building off all of their previous influences, incorporating new ones, and growing their reach both internationally and domestically.
Since forming in Martinez, CA in 2004, ALMOST DEAD has been churning out an aggressive blend of thrash, groove metal and hardcore. The group's sound is influenced by the likes of Pantera and Sepultura, infused with that of their local Bay Area scene like Testament and Machine Head, as well as incorporating more modern influences such as New England metalcore and New York death metal. ALMOST DEAD has created their own original style that still includes all the elements of metal you know and love.
Track
Listing:1. Warheads In The Sky
2. Commandments Of Coercion
3. Eight Eyes Black
4. Nightmare Coming
5. Within The Ashes
6. Agent Of Chaos
7. Brutal Devotion
8. Selfish Suicide
9. Where Sinners Cry
Album recorded, mixed and mastered by Zac Orhen at Sharkbite Studios Oakland, CA
Bio:
ALMOST DEAD have released five full-length albums to date: Almost Dead (2007), Internal Chaos (2008), Mindfucked (2012), Lay Me Down To Waste (2018), and Brutal Onslaught (2021).
In a 10/10-rated review, Jennytate.wordpress.com called 2018’s Lay Me Down To Waste “a slab of steel driven rage and blood spurting horror, like you've never heard before. Atmospherically dense, with visual assault and gothic mind terror. Almost Dead are masters at brevity of power. 'LMDTW' multiplies the energy and strength of even the heaviest of metal albums. Leaving you terrorized, traumatized and gagging
for more."
Metal Hammer Spain called 2021’s Brutal Onslaught “one of the best metal releases of the year...for the faithful of American thrash metal,” referring to it as an album that demonstrated “incredible virtuosity” and “characterized by the great variety of riffs and the power it has from beginning to end.”
In early 2021 ALMOST DEAD signed a worldwide deal with Art Gates Records, looking to take their unique blend of metal music and intense live performances and share it with the rest of the world. In partnership with the Flaming Arts Agency, ALMOST DEAD embarked on the “Black Rituals Tour 2021" in Europe, alongside co-headliners Batushka (PL) and Belphegor (AT), as well as fellow support Diabolical (SE) and Warhammer (GR).
ALMOST DEAD continues to play all across California, as well as internationally.
Line-up:
Vocals: Tony Rolandelli
Guitars: Zach Weed
Drums: Ryan Glick
Bass Guitar: Felix Portillo
https://www.facebook.com/innerstrengthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaHardcoreMetal
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: November 10, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Tim Angelini (Vocals)
William Lindeblad (Guitar)
Walter Hamilton (Guitar)
Gabriel Sepúlveda (Bass)
Albert Lindeblad (Drums)
Tracklist:
Let Off Some Steam (Remixed)
Hostilia, a young thrash metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, with members aged between 16-20, is set to release their new single, "Let Off Some Steam (Remixed)", on all digital platforms. This single is a reimagined version of a song from their latest EP, released in June. The remix was done with Per Stålberg, a renowned producer in Sweden. This release is particularly special as it introduces their new vocalist, Tim Angelini, showcasing his exceptional talent in replacing the old vocals. The band decided to remix this song as they felt it had more potential, and it also serves as a quick introduction to Tim following the departure of their previous vocalist. Alongside the single, Hostilia is also releasing their first music video.The artwork for Hostilia is created by Niklas Sundin, formerly of Dark Tranquillity. Their previous releases have received positive reviews and traction.
https://hostiliathrash.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/hostiliathrash/
BATTLECREEK, the dynamic thrash metal band from Bavaria, is set to release their latest album this spring under the banner of MDD Records. This marks a significant step following their 2015 release, "Hate Injection."
Established in 2004, BATTLECREEK has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal scene, also featuring in the documentary "Total Thrash." As they approach the completion of their third full-length album, fans can anticipate a powerful thrash metal experience in 2024.
For those new to BATTLECREEK's explosive sound, a sneak peek is available on Bandcamp and other streaming platforms, offering a taste of the thrash metal storm that awaits.
Stay tuned for more updates on this electrifying new release from BATTLECREEK.
https://www.facebook.com/BattlecreekThrash
Austrian death metal band FALLEN UTOPIA releases "RUIN" on November 11, 2023, exploring the downfall of civilizations.
FALLEN UTOPIA – “ RUIN”
Label: Self-ReleaseRelease Date: November 11, 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Austria
Line-up:
Daniel Haslauer: Vocals
Benjamin Knes: Guitar
Lukas Wald: Guitar
Maximilian Wald: Bass
Maximilian Ehrlich: Drums
Tracklist:
What My Soul Recoils, My Tongue Shall Tell
Artificial Life Creation
Regicide
Interlude
The Work Of Giants
The Curse Of Akkad
Entering Utopia
My Name Is Legion, For We Are Many
Meister Frantz, Executioner Of Nuremberg
The Drought
Hailing from Carinthia, Austria, FALLEN UTOPIA presents their third full-length album, "RUIN." The album delves into the theme of the downfall of civilizations, taking listeners on a journey through history's fallen empires. With their roots firmly planted in the Death Metal genre, the band offers a modern take, blending heavy guitars, potent vocals, and intense drumming to create a sound that's both ferocious and captivating.
This release marks a significant evolution for FALLEN UTOPIA. The band, known for their dynamic live performances and dedication to their craft, has poured their experience and passion into "RUIN." Recorded at Norbert Leitner in Vienna, the album promises to be a sonic experience that resonates with both long-time fans and newcomers to the band's music. The anticipation for the album is further heightened with the announcement of four accompanying music videos, showcasing the band's visual and artistic prowess.
The cover artwork, created by Pierre-Alain D. from 3mmi Design, encapsulates the album's theme, hinting at the depth and intricacy of the stories within. For fans of bands like Machine Head, Behemoth, and Kataklysm, "RUIN" is set to be an essential addition to their music collection.
FALLEN UTOPIA's commitment to their art is evident in every note and lyric. Their journey, from small bar concerts to international stages, has shaped their sound and vision. With "RUIN," the band invites listeners to join them in exploring the cyclical nature of civilizations and the inevitable rise and fall of empires.
http://www.fallen-utopia.com/
http://www.facebook.com/fallenutopia
With IGNIS ABSCONDITUS you enter into a sick universe made by melancholy, painful, theatrical and alienating music and their upcoming album "GOLDEN HORSES OF A DYING FUTURE" is expected to be one of "the next big things" within the Decadent Post Dark Metal international scene.
Style: Depressive Goth with influences from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, from Black Metal to Avantgarde Music and Neo-Folk too.
Similar artists: Katatonia, Joyless, Christian Death, Bauhaus, Ved Buens Ende
Here are the cover realized by the extraordinary James Hutton (https://t.ly/Y-ZqA) and the 10 tracks included: 1. Shadows
2. Mr. Smith
3. Wolfheart
4. Lucid Madness
5. Mental Roulette
6. Carousel Of The Departed
7. Seagull's Laughter
8. Weight Of Knowledge
9. Whispering
10. Chasm Of Deceit
"Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" will be released on February 2nd, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital edition. You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/ghlsZ
IGNIS ABSCONDITUS is this, a breath of death on a carpet of roses!
Line-up:
Noctuaria - all vocals
Jack-G - electric guitars
Dani B-life – bass
Henry Der Wanderer - drums, percussions, keyboards and 12 strings electric guitar
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/IgnisAbsconditus
Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: 10-11-2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Thrash Metal, Crossover Thrash, Heavy Metal
Country: Norway
Line-up:
Sergeant Brains - Vocals
Lieutenant Don Shrediablo - Guitars
Colonel Frankie Key-Key – Drums
Tracklist:
Booze Alley Brutal
Bazooka Troopaz
Hard Ticket to Hawaii
Beer Slam
Sons of Steel
Ax & Smash
Bombs, Babes and Bazookas
Cannibal Catering
Short Round
Suburban Commando
Emerging from Norway, Bazooka Troopaz are set to introduce their self-released digital album, "Bombs, Babes and Bazookas", on the 10th of November, 2023. Venturing into the realms of Thrash Metal, Crossover Thrash, and Heavy Metal, this ensemble has crafted a body of work that pays homage to their roots. Reflecting their dedication and the raw energy they bring, the album promises a genuine experience for fans of the genre. Amidst a myriad of releases, "Bombs, Babes and Bazookas" stands as a testament to Bazooka Troopaz's commitment to their craft.
https://www.facebook.com/bazookatroopaz
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Incantation | Funebrarum | Vastum
Formed in the shadow of cloud crested hills, on the shores of dark, abyssal waters, VOID BELOW have embraced the twin darknesses of archaic death metal and the mythos of madness, shaped from nightmares by H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout their second EP, WORLD UNDONE, writhing, dissonant riffs crawl through the lightless caverns of horror, invoking suffocating terror and dreamlike visions from beyond the cusp of insanity. The title track perfectly encapsulates the band’s stygian obsessions; drums rumbling, a seismic disturbance in the earth’s core, warped guitar chords ringing out across bottomless chasms and a messianic voice roaring out a summons to service, a demand for obeisance and utter submission. But before that malevolent masterpiece there is so much more to behold… This flight through dark and ancient places begins in the subterranean mausoleum of ‘Eldritch Incarnate’; an unleashing of arcane powers that enfolds you in shadows, tearing your flesh with its poisoned claws. ‘Beyond The Black Mire’ entangles and submerges, torments and obliterates as it melds choking, claustrophobic atmosphere with explosive fury and dark powers, while the gargantuan ‘Pillars Ov Pestilence’ - which will be released as a single on November 17th - is the epitome of great death metal, drawn straight from the crypts and infused with the imperious strength and black magic of the genre’s greatest exponents.
The Cumbrian conjurers have taken vast strides in the scant months since their 2022 self titled EP and with World Undone have summoned up a stunning collection of clandestine hymns to the unseen and unknown. Endowed with a brilliant, textured production, that breathes horrid life into each of its grim compositions and artwork that seethes with sanity shattering, nerve shredding intent, World Undone is magnificently complete. This tome of teachings beyond the constructs of good and evil, this vial of secrets beyond judgement or understanding will be unleashed on November 24th and the elder gods will follow in its wake…
Line-up:
James Maxwell - Vocals/Guitar
Looke Norman - Bass
Kyle Jenkins - Guitar
Brad Messenger – Drum
https://www.facebook.com/VOIDBELOWBAND
GRUZJA - „KONIEC WAKACJI „
The third album from Gruzja, entitled “Koniec Wakacji” will be released on 6th October and will be an illogical continuation of the band’s career so far. Guests include LARMO, Mold, Perturbator and unknown people. The author of the graphic design is Zbigniew Bielak. Satanic Audio is responsible for mixing and mastering. The material was recorded at MAQ Records and in The Basement. The band will self-release the album. Greed is the reason behind this decision. The album will be available in CD and digital formats.
"Koniec Wakacji" can be compared to a history book and a daily news bulletin - it doesn't offer anything new. It's a collection of fragments. Fresh and cold, strange and personal. It’s charades in a trench, and a trench in a smartphone. Faces tuned and disarmed. Everything fake and not pretended.
GRUZJA - a group of immigrants from Australia drawing on the folklore of Sudan and Sosnowiec. The line-up consists of artists, instrumentalists and vocalists known from Furia, Odraza, Biesy, THAW, Mentor, Licho, Wedrowcy~Tulacze~Zbiegi and several other bands. They played in clubs and festivals. They released the albums "I isc dalej" (2019) and "Jeszcze nie mamy na was pomyslu" (2019); a split with Neon Scaffold titled "Konflikt" (2020) and a computer game soundtrack album entitled "Vulgator" (2021) for the game Priest Simulator. The new album is being submitted for nominations to prestigious award juries at Fryderyk Awards, Polityka's Passport, Bursztynowy Slowik, Adidas Literary Award and Gdynia Literary Award.
“Koniec wakacji” translates to “The End of Holidays” from Polish.
Tracklist:
1. Jerusalem shore
2. Aleksandria
3. Pomnik
4. Od przedszkola do okopa
5. Poczytaj mi tato
6. Moda nienawisci
7. Kciuk cel pal
8. Salynka
9. Nastepna stacja getto (feat. Mold)
10. Do pokoju
11. Koniec wakacji
12. Juz po dzwonku (feat. LARMO)
13. Wojna domowa
14. Kciuk cel pal (remix Perturbator)
https://linktr.ee/gruzja
https://www.facebook.com/gruzjabandofficial
Finding that TILINTETGJORT fitted in perfectly with Dark Essence Records musical ethos, and purely on the strength of that demo, the band was welcomed on board that same year, even before they had begun recording their debut full-length album, which would emerge in early 2023 as "In Death I Shall Arise".
Now, with 2023 drawing to a close, Dark Essence Records will release that very same demo in Digital format on the 10th November, and tracklisting for "Kvikksølvdrømmer - Demo 1", is as follows:
1. Vinter Og Høst
2. The Wanderer
3. Slakt
4. Blackened Earth
5. Kvikksølvdrømmer
6. Realms at War
"Kvikksølvdrømmer - Demo 1" is now available for download or streaming at a number of services at
One of the most exciting bands to have recently hit Oslo's Black Metal scene, TILINTETGJORT
blur the line between insanity and reality with nightmarish visions that are filled with arcane mysteries and alchemical madness.
Fiercely passionate about what they do, TILINTETGJORT's lineup of Gamle and Hazzlegard on guitars, Sturt on bass, Tybalt on drums and Svik on vocals, have, since the band's inception in 2020, honed their skills, formulating their own brand of Avant-garde Black Metal that finds its inspiration in '70's Prog, and various other experimental genres, along with '90's Black Metal. With more than their fair share of creativity TILINTETGJORT's avowed intent is to break down the walls of a genre that is largely stagnating, embarking on a journey to seek out the truth in a widely delusional world, whilst offering to lead the listeners through the mysteries of knowledge and death.
TILINTETGJORT's have been confirmed to appear at Inferno Metal Festival, Oslo, Norway in March 2024, and more information about the band can be found Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tilintetgjortnor or website at https://tilintetgjort.no
Label: MDD Records
Release Date: 2nd November 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Dark Doom Metal
Line-up:
Jochen Thurn: Vocals
Daniel Mackert: Guitar
Flavius Serban: Guitar
Daniel Fischer: Bass, Keys
Maximilian Stipp: Drums
Tracklist:
Darkest Desire
Lust
Flotian Swefn
The Truth Within
Invidia
Departed Grace (feat. Gogo Melone)
"Brægn Hæft" is the debut album from Sarlic Bliss, a band born amidst the pandemic in 2021 with seasoned musicians like Daniel Fischer from Midnattsol and Jochen Turn from Bann. The album features six expansive tracks over 45 minutes, weaving dark, aggressive-melancholic sounds with a melodious blend of growls and clean vocals. Drawing on Doom, Post-Black, and Death Metal influences, Sarlic Bliss integrates Old English linguistic elements into their lyrics to deepen the atmospheric authenticity. Self-recorded and produced, "Brægn Hæft" is a cohesive and uncompromised self-portrait of the band.
https://sarlic-bliss.de/
https://www.facebook.com/SarlicBlissBand
Out now via Pagan Records
Five years after the release of the first full-length "To", Totenmesse return with their own brand of black metal. The new album "FIKTIONLUST" consists of eight brand new tracks recorded, mixed and mastered at Impressive Art by Przemysław Nowak.
Listen to the album in full now:
https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
https://totenmesse.hearnow.com/
https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fiktionlust
Order CD: https://www.pagan-records.com/en_GB/p/TOTENMESSE-Fiktionlust-CD/13440
The cover of the album is a painting “Dwarfs and stilt walkers” by a well-known Polish artist, Grzegorz Stec, while the album’s layout was made by Sars (Furia, wędrowcy~tułacze~zbiegi).
The Awakening begins with the storm…
Totenmesse – meaning ‘requiem’ or ‘mass of the dead’ in German – were formed in 2016, and recorded their first release Demo 2017 a year later. No strangers to extreme metal, the band have honed their craft in groups such as Odraza, MasseMord, Deception and Hell United. This is reflected in their 2018 debut album, “To”, with its majestic, powerful and colossal sound, while the lyrics explore death and how the human mind perceives it. In addition to the seven original tracks, “To” featured a cover of King Crimson’s iconic “20st Century Schizoid Man”. “Fiktionlust” will be the band’s second full-length album and will be released on 3 November 2023 via Pagan Records.
Totenmesse are:
Mold - Vocals
Stawrogin - Guitars, Bass
Rzulty - Guitars
with guest appearances by Krzysztof Klingbein.
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Welcome To Pleshiwar's debut album "Apostasy" offers a modern take on Doom Death Metal with a 90s influence, featuring six tracks of deep, atmospheric metal by veteran German musicians. Released on November 9, 2023, the album is a bridge between the genre's past and present.
WELCOME TO PLESHIWAR – “APOSTASY”
Label: Black Sunset
Release Date: 9th November 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Doom Death Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Sascha Kaiser: Vocals
Marco Gebert: Drums
Karsten Goebel: Guitars, Keyboards
Dan Krieger: Bass
Tracklist:
Apostasy Pt.1
Sisyphean Task (Le Mythe De Sisyphe)
Sorrow
Darkness Within Light
Praying Mantis
Apostasy Pt.2
"Apostasy" marks the full-length debut of Welcome To Pleshiwar, a band that emerged on the German metal scene in 2021 with the well-received EP "Unsolved." The members, all seasoned musicians from established bands like Reawacan, Lacrima Christi, and Immortalis, delve into the depths of Doom Death Metal, channeling the essence of the genre's 90s pioneers. The album presents six tracks, each offering a rich tapestry of crushing riffs and atmospheric depth, evoking themes of existential struggle and the darker side of the human condition. The production, handled by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, ensures that the music's powerful old-school roots are firmly planted in the present. "Apostasy" is not just an homage to the genre's past but a statement of its timelessness, promising to connect with fans of the classic Doom Death Metal sound. www.facebook.com/WelcomeToPleshiwar
Troll plunges listeners into a realm where ancient spirits converge with blistering riffs and haunting, atmospheric melodies. Painting an immersive tapestry of cursed runes and Dark magic. These are your fears made flesh. This is Trolldom.
From the opening chords to the fading echoes, each track off "Trolldom" serves as an esoteric journey through the veils of the unknown. The album's artwork, adorned with intricate designs inspired by dark mythology, complements the relentless sonic assault that defines Troll's signature style.
The wonderfully imaginative cover art was made by Ksenia Hinderson @hindersonart, a multi talented creator, who also directed, shot and edited the music video for the single To The Shadows, took the band pictures and did the layout for the cover.
Gathering inspiration from 70’s progressive rock, 80’s horror films, with a firm base in mid 90’s Symphonic Black Metal, a style Trolls founding members were instrumental in making the best selling genre of Black metal to date.
Trolldom was recorded at Evil Octopus Studio, over the last ten years. Troll has truly gone back to their roots on this album, just like on the first albums Nagash is again behind the drum kit wielding the sticks with infernal frenzy. Guitarist Tlaloc delivers high speed intensive shredding and evocative leads. Throughout the album Tlaloc truly reveals his mastery over the guitar, using a multitude of different styles and techniques in his playing. Bassist Sturt’s adventurous bass lines alongside the drums provides an entrancing backdrop to Tlaloc’s unrelenting guitars and Nagash’s unnerving and beguiling synth leads.
“Trolldom" is a visceral exploration, intertwining the aggressive with the haunting narratives of ancient folklore. The seven tracks on the album each capture the band's intense energy and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
The band was formed way back in 92’ by Nagash, who would also go on to found Covenant later that same year. Making classic Black Metal albums as Drep De Kristne, In Times Before The light, Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv, and Nexus Polaris.
The word Trolldom does not have a perfect translation in English, you may say magic or witchcraft. The related word trolsk is maybe the word that most aptly describes the atmosphere in Trolls music. It is a word we use in Norwegian to describe dark bewitching moods you find in nature, in the twilight, before a thunderstorm or when the mist lays wispy and seeming to dance over a body of water. Times when you see shadows creep in the corner of your eye.
Lyrically Troll begs the listener to consider the great dark truths we face, in the ultimate destruction of our universe. The sure, final, and approaching death of all life as we know it.
This release solidifies Troll's position as pioneers in the Symphonic Black Metal realm, cementing their legacy and inviting listeners to embrace the darkness and the mystique that "Trolldom" offers.
"Trolldom" is available now on all major music platforms, ensuring that listeners worldwide can partake in the occult journey crafted by Troll.
www.polypus.no
http://facebook.com/polypusrecords
https://www.facebook.com/trollofficial
KHAZAD DÛM - "KHÁSMA"
Genre : Black Metal / NWOBHM / Doom Metal | 15th/11/23Label : Masked Dead Records / BloodRock Records
FFO: first-era Bathory, Venom, Saxon, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Pagan Altar, Trouble.
With "Khàsma", the brasilian duo Khazad Dûm reaches its peak by today. That's not your average old school album. Style coordinates are pointed towards first-wave Black Metal with strong influences from NWOBHM and Doom Metal. A pathos of epicness, atmospheres, rage and melancholy permeates the whole record. The dynamism of the composition doesn't excessively sacrifice the old-school structures of the songs, but enriches them through melodic embroidery and strenghtened rhythms.
Originally released in 2019 but lacking of a proper edition, Masked Dead Records and BloodRock Records gave new life to Khàsma through a remastered CD edition with bonus track.
Punti Salienti:
- Old school stuff, strongly epic and atmospheric;
- First-wave Black Metal,. NWOBHM and Doom Metall all together;
- A flirt of rage, fury, melancholy and introspection;
- Repressed as a remastered CD edition with bonus track.
Remastered by Carlo Meroni (ADSR DECIBEL Studio), 2023.
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https://www.facebook.com/bloodrockrecordsitaly
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CORROSIVE – “WRATH OF THE WITCH”
Label: MDD RecordsRelease Date: 13th October 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Death Metal
Line-up:
Andy Konnerth: Vocals
Stephan Becker: Guitar
Alex Hartmann: Guitar
Andrè Skopko: Drums
Sascha Schekanski: Bass/Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
Queen Of The Night
Fairy Tale Of A Devilish Witch
A Victim Of Black Magic
Milk Honey Sweet Wine And Blood
End Of Your Bloodline
Buried By Fire
The White Witch, Saviour Of Damned Souls
Rape Of The Witch
Hexenhure
Shiver Of Pleasure
Burning Of The Devilish Whore
Wrath Of The Witch
"Wrath Of The Witch" is Corrosive's seventh album, taking a creative leap into a concept album format that builds on the narrative introduced in their 2019 work "Notzucht der Hexe." This Marburg-based death metal band's latest project presents a dramatic tale across twelve tracks, bringing together a diverse cast of guest vocalists and musicians, including members from Tankard, Holy Moses, and Warpath, each adding a unique voice to the story. The album, with a running time of over an hour, ventures into a more melodic and black metal territory while retaining Corrosive's signature death metal sound.
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The very title of the band's sophomore full-length album "VÖLD", which means “force, power or might” carries with it a sense of menace, and is indicative of what to expect from NYRST's second outing on Dark Essence Records.
And never more so than on the title track, which has been released as a digital single today, and which can be downloaded or streamed from a number of sources at: https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Nyrst_Vold
Accompanying the single is a video for the track by Valhalla Artworks, which perfectly encapsulates what NYRST is all about, and can be seen at https://youtu.be/hs1_nvxRQ0U?si=Jy5LdW5iRGhgcvj5
Upon the release of the band's debut full-length album "Orsök" in
2020, it was startlingly clear that NYRST's lineup of Snæbjörn on vocals,
Eysteinn and Davíð on guitars, Egill on bass, and Sveinbjörn on drums,
was possessed of a ferocious musical ability, unusual in a band at such an
early stage in its career. Intent on creating the coldest, most eerie, and
barren of soundscapes possible, and regardless of the positive reviews garnered
by their debut, NYRST did not sit still, but rather built on the experience
gained in the writing and recording of "Orsök" to progress the
band's sound still further, as "Völd" will reveal.Set for release on the 8th December, "Völd" will be available in CD, Digital and Lava Smash Vinyl formats as well as on Cassette, and can now be pre-ordered from: https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
With album artwork by Nightjar Adam Burke, layout by Skaðvaldur, and photography by Þorsteinn Dagur Rafnsson, track listing for "Völd" is as follows:
Völd
Sundra skal sálu
Hrímvíti
Fjalli∂ andar
Eilíft eldhaf
Drottnari nafnlausra gu∂a
Af fjarri ströndum
From their base in Reykjavik, NYRST recently had this to say about "Völd" :
This release marks a big milestone in our career as a band. We’ve developed a lot as musicians since the release of “Orsök” and we took a very different approach to writing and composition. Our intention was to bring all the best elements of our previous work and implement new ideas along with a different theme, which in turn resulted in a much heavier, grim but melodic album. More information about NYRST can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Nyrst/
Band's statement - "Fathomless Ritual is thrilled that the prehistoric gods of old have spoken favourably and deemed us fit to become part of the Transcending Obscurity Records family! A new project from Brendan Dean (Gutvoid, Pukewraith), Fathomless Ritual brings to the altar its debut album "Hymns for the Lesser Gods", 8 tracks of doom laden death metal as if unearthed by some cursed excavator, moaning with downtuned guitars and seeping with guttural vocals which praise those lost deities and rites from our prehistoric origins. Be prepared to sacrifice yourself and win the favour of the forgotten ones..."
FFO: Demilich, Chthe'ilist, Dead
and Dripping, MortiferumLine up
B. Dean (Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith) - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming
Gouache paintings by Marcio Blasphemator (Autophagy)
Track listing:
1. Hecatomb for an Unending Madness 02:31
2. Exiled to the Lower Catacombs 04:54
3. Gorge of the Nameless 04:15
4. Grafted to the Chambers of Mirth 06:11
5. Wielding the Bone Wand 04:44
6. Cosmic Reflections from the Basin of Blood 04:00
7. Gelatinous Being of Countless Forms 04:57
8. Gift for Aranaktu 06:54
Official release date - March 1st, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Excerpt - "Imagine the melancholy of In Mourning and Insomnium, enhanced by the technicality of Be’Lakor, the blackened tinge of Fatal Embrace, and constructed in the vein of the forward thinking progressive stylings of Barren Earth. An eclectic combination, to be sure, and it’s one fans of the aforementioned artists will definitely want to give a spin."
DYSSEBEIA – “GARDEN OF STILLBORN IDOLS”
For
fans of: Eternal
Storm, Be'lakor, Majesties, At The Gates, Dark
Tranquillity, Eucharist, In MourningSwiss band Dyssebeia have come up with an exhilarating debut full length of progressive blackened death metal music that blends the elements seamlessly and reinterprets them elegantly with emphasis on clean delivery, unhindered structuring, and the right treatment of the emotive melodies. Their music pulsates with exceptional energy for music so nuanced and keeps evolving and offering something new, something more as the album unravels. It's difficult to keep track of the endless variations - the beautiful melodies, genre-intertwining riffs and constantly varying vocals and drum patterns - and yet with such intuitive writing, they only seem to enthrall the listener and never overwhelm. There's palpable passion and intense feeling in each of the songs, probably pent up for years, and it's a delight to experience a wealth of them on this ambitious album. Dyssebeia have done their best to express themselves in the most truthful and eloquent manner and they may not realize themselves that in the process they've crafted an obscure gem.
Line up:
Vocals - Alexandre Sotirov
Guitars - Merlin Bogado
Bass - Duran Bathija
Drums - Sam Jakubec
Artwork, layout and booklet - Bryan Teach
Track listing:
1. Mors Tua, Vita Mea
2. Retribution
3. Moon Bearer
4. Sacrificed On The Threshold
5. Hatch
6. Black Swarm
7. Funeral Ink
8. Apophenia
Official release date - November 17th, 2023
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https://www.facebook.com/dyssebeiaband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
A
hint of things to come has been given by Decibel Magazine, who in
premiering the track “The Scourge” have remarked how “some of
the best death metal is experimental but still straightforward, striking a
balance that comes easily to few. Abyssal Rift achieve just that with this
record.” - you can hear the track and check out the feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/11/01/track-premiere-abyssal-rift-the-scourge/Abyssal Rift is the manifestation of Auxier's long-running history as a metalhead and of his extensive appreciation (parallel to that for industrial music) for dark and atmospheric death metal bands like Incantation, Disembowelment and Immolation as well as for 60's and 70's prog bands like Goblin, King Crimson, Eloy, and Amon Düül II, which in the context of his expertise and knowledge as a producer and home studio owner, has yielded a dense and disorienting dark death metal beast shrouded in surreal atmospheres and an hallucinatory form of dirge-like experimentalism. An all-devouring obfuscation of abyssic crush depth, "Extirpation Dirge" seems horizonless and bottomless as it propagates and gravitates downward like a churning maelstrom, alternating moments of obliterating machine-like dark death metal destruction to others of misery-torn doom and cinematic widescreen experimentalism, with dense synth work alternating contemplative passages of clean guitars and ominous presages of spectral dark ambience.
"Extirpation Dirge" is slated for a December 1 2023 release date on LP, MC, CD, digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin.
http://sentientruin.com/releases/abyssal-rift-extirpation-dirge
http://sentientruin.com/bands#/abyssal-rift
ANCIENT WARGOD –“ WHEN DARKNESS RISES...”
Label: 98RecordsRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: LP
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Germany
Line-up:
Akinakes - Vocals
Farago - Guitars, Vocals, and Bass
Bileeam - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
Side Darkness:
1. Ars Nigra (Intro) 1:32 min.
2. When Darkness Rises... 5:23 min.
3. Uncertainty 5:39 min.
4. Immortality 7:46 min.
Side Evil:
5. Appearance (Bonus Track) 2:17 min.
6. Time Of The Emperor 3:52 min.
7. Insane 4:16 min.
8. In The Shades Of Hell 4:35 min.
9.AncientWargod 4:59 min.
"When Darkness Rises..." is not just a milestone in German Black Metal; it's a chronicle of Ancient Wargod's evolution from the early '90s underground scene. The album's 26th-anniversary vinyl re-release commemorates the band's journey from its inception as Morpheus, through various transformations, to its apex in the '90s. Celebrated for its vigorous and authentic Black Metal sound, the album garnered significant acclaim, sharing stages with genre stalwarts like Gorgoroth and Mystic Circle, and achieving critical success with features in prominent metal magazines. Despite the band's split in 1998, their legacy endured, leading to a reissue that includes newly remastered tracks, a live intro bonus track, and completely redesigned artwork by Akinakes. The story of Ancient Wargod is marked by both triumph and tragedy, their flame of creativity and innovation in Black Metal burning brightly yet briefly. This re-release through 98Records on November 24, 2023, serves as a tribute to their lasting impact on the genre.
https://ancientwargod666.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/AncientWargod666
The video showcases the band's intricate playing style and can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dorJc0_fF7A
Fans can secure their copy of the upcoming album by placing pre-orders:
Formed in Athens in 2021, VENUS, consisting of Giorgos Verginis (guitars/harsh vocals) and Antonis Avtzis (guitars/clean vocals), draws influence from genre legends like Kreator and Megadeth, infusing their music with a unique blend of horror and sci-fi themes. Their sound is a complex fusion of Thrash Metal with hints of Death Metal, evidencing their technical prowess.
After releasing their debut EP "Project Lamda" in July 2022, VENUS has been working tirelessly on "Obscured Until Observed." The forthcoming album not only signifies their growth but also highlights their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Tracklist :
Sons of Grus
The Observatory
City of Nektron
Circus Strange
Alive
Artificially Prolonged Existence
Venus Legacy
The Arrhythmic Pulse of Universe
Subatomic Search For Human Consciousness
For more updates and to connect with the band, visit https://www.facebook.com/VenusSciFi
Experience the band's 2022 EP "Project Lamda" https://music.imusician.pro/a/8JVhDF8b
Stay tuned for the official album drop on November 14th, available through Xtreem Music on both CD and digital platforms.
Label: Epictural Production
Release Date: 27th October 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal
Country: Russia
Line-up:
Phantom: voices, guitars, bass
Egiborg: guitars
Eeks Eye: keyboards
Skinner: battery
Tracklist:
Bleeding Wounds of the First and the Last
Majesty of the Two Rivers
Ash
The Spirits of Tarma
Only the Wind Blows Wherever It Was
Over the Empty Valleys
Theosophy returns with their sixth full-length album, "Bleeding Wounds of the First and the Last," a tapestry of Siberian black metal that escorts listeners into a realm of shamans and enigmatic atmospheres. This album represents a significant stride in the band's journey, showcasing a blend of black metal subgenres. The mixing prowess of PG from GROZA imparts a distinctive ambiance synonymous with the "new wave," while the mastering touch of Jonas Kjellgren of Black Lounge Studios ensures a polished finish. This release promises to resonate with enthusiasts of bands like Uada, Mgła, and Groza. The recording process spanned from September to November 2022, with a team of experts like [K]onstantin [K]orotaev and Alexander [Adv] Pryakhin contributing to the engineering and production. The visual aspects come to life through Egiborg's illustrations and the collective design efforts of Egiborg and Eeks Eye, with band photos captured by Arcgentor. At the core of it all, Phantom stands as the creative force, penning all lyrics and orchestrating the music.
https://theosophygroup.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theosophygroup
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, proudly announces the signing of one of Mexico's most esteemed metal bands, BLACK HATE. The band's sixth album, "VÍA PVRGATIVA: QUI SPIRITU DIABOLI AGUNTUR HI FILII SATANAE SUNT," is slated for release later this year.
The label has just unveiled the new single "Diasparagmos (o del sacrificio)" with an accompanying video available for viewing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVQHcqBI8GY
Fans can now place pre-orders for the CD version at Odium Records Bandcamp.
Black Hate has shared the stage with prominent names such as Mayhem, Watain, and UADA, delivering memorable performances. The forthcoming album features cover art designed by the renowned Cold Poison.
The
current line-up of Black Hate includes:IkanunnaBg: Vocals, Guitars
Javier Ambriz: Guitars
Jonathan Matvs: Bass
Satoshi: Drums
With Faust contributing the album's lyrics and concept.
Tracklist:
1. To the Firmament
2. Trembling Hands of Sorrow
3. Luminous Ruins of Death
4. Tempestad (o de la transubstanciación)
5. Ascension of a Burning Soul
6. Diasparagmos (o del Sacrificio)
7. Dark Night of the Soul
https://www.odiumrex.com
https://www.facebook.com/BH333
Label: Putrid Cult
Release Date: 21st October 2023
Format: CD
Genre: Death / War Black Metal
For fans of: Sathanas, Deicide, Possessed, Sarcofaago, Beherit, Archgoat, Blasphemy
Country: United States
Line-up:
Sathanas:
Paul Tucker: guitar, vocals
Adam Stacho: guitar, backup vocals
Bill Davidson: bass
Jim Strauss: drums
DeathEpoch:
Lord K.: vocals, drums, noise
Morgul: guitar, bass
Tracklist:
SATHANAS Arise from Fire
SATHANAS Defiled
SATHANAS Hail Lucifer
SATHANAS Jaws of Satan
SATHANAS To Bring The Sabbat
DEATHEPOCH - B.D
DEATHEPOCH - I.H.S.
DEATHEPOCH - D.W.
DEATHEPOCH - G.O.M.
DEATHEPOCH - B.T.K
"Hellspawn Hegemony" is a split album featuring American black death metal trailblazers Sathanas, with a legacy dating back to 1988, and Polish metal veterans DeathEpoch. Sathanas brings five new tracks continuing their unholy crusade, while DeathEpoch offers a fusion of black, death, and war metal accented with ambient and industrial noise. This collaboration delivers nearly 45 minutes of intense Black Death Metal, celebrating the robust traditions of both bands.
Sathanas recorded at Innertube Studios in Ambridge, PA, engineered by Nick Kucel. DeathEpoch recorded in Gross Machmin Schuppen, mixed and mastered by Black Team Media.
https://www.putridcult.pl/
https://putridcultproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PutridCult
EMPIRE OF DISEASE – “SHADOWS IN THE ABYSS”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: November 7th, 2023
Format: CD & Digital
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Spain
Line-up:
Gorka Díez – Guitar & Sample
Pintxo Wayewta – Vocals
Iban Hernando – Drums
Xabier H Zarraga – Bass
Tracklist:
The Valley
Time For a New Era
Ghost of the Past
Digging Our Graves
The Game
Dark Side of the Soul
From the Depths
Scum
Shadows in the Abyss
Formed in Bilbao in 2018, EMPIRE OF DISEASE quickly made a name for themselves in the metal scene with their EP "Silence is Violence". Their debut full-length album "With all my Hate" saw them touring extensively, even gracing stages at major festivals. Now, with their upcoming release "Shadows in the Abyss" under Xtreem Music, the band promises to deliver their signature melodic death metal sound and embark on another European tour. The band's dedication and growth have been evident with each release, solidifying their position in the modern metal scene.
https://music.imusician.pro/a/z8c9lE9V
www.facebook.com/Empireofdisease
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: 23rd June 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Metal, Death-Metal
Country: Chile
Line-up:
Alejandro Espinosa: Vocals, Guitars
Claudio Leiva: Bass
Tracklist:
Immolation
ILL REASONING's latest offering, the single "Immolation," arrives a year and a half after their self-titled debut EP. This track continues the band's exploration of metal, drawing inspiration from the intensity and raw power of groups like Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Pantera. "Immolation" was crafted in the band's home country, with recording and mixing by Alejandro Espinosa at Neolitic Studios in Concepción, Chile, and mastering by Cristian Rodriguez at 15Hz Studios in Santiago, Chile.
For fans of: Napalm Death, Slipknot, Pantera
Recording info:
Recorded and mixed at Neolitic Studios, Concepción, Chile. Mastered at 15Hz Studios, Santiago, Chile.
https://illreasoning.bandcamp.com/track/immolation
https://www.facebook.com/IllReasoning/
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the EP from Puerto Rican vile
Death Metal beasts NECRONEMESIS. WARFIELD FOREVER is
up now for pre-order and will be released December 1st on CD and Digital
formats along with merch.For fans of : Belphegor, Broken Hope, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Dying Fetus, Immolation, Massacre, Mortician, Suffocation, and Vader.
Following up on the acclaimed 2021 album Some Things Should Stay Underground, Necronemesis unleashes five blistering tracks of unforgiving Death Metal. Warfield Forever continues to expand the band's signature style to new levels of extremity... prepare for sheer brutality!
Listen to the single "Dreaming With Dead Bodies" at www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiuLk9SVC-U
Track Listing:
1. Dreaming With Dead Bodies
2. Drawn And Quartered
3. Share The Load
4. Warfield Of The Dead
5. Whatever Comes Out This Fucking Corpse
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Release
: December
1st 2023Genre : Melodic Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part I
2. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part II
3. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part III
4. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part IV
5. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part V
6. The Flames, the Fury, the Fallen part VI
Duration: 42min32
RüYYn is a one-man band born in late 2020 out of the spirit of RxN, with its primary influence being fast, melodic 90s black metal.
The eponymous debut EP is released in May 2021, offering epic, powerful, dark and cold music inspired by bands like Gorgoroth, Emperor, Deathspell Omega, Mgła, Blut Aus Nord.
The subject matter is a mind consumed by hatred of the modern world, having contemplated its civilizational downfall in a near-future where only coldness and silence reign.
The first album, Chapter II: The Flames, The Fallen, The Fury, was released in December 2023. Set before the 2021 EP, it tells the story of the world’s decline, madness and fall, through the same protagonist. New influences make their appearance. The album is more aggressive, richer. Epic, melodic riffs rub shoulders with darker atmospheres and contemplative passages inspired by 70s pro/ambient rock.
Pre-orders have just been opened: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/ruyyn/
On
December 8th the album "TRANSUMANZA" realized
by the iconoclastic Vittorio Sabelli's project DAWN OF A DARK AGE will
see the light!"Il Gran Tratturo Magno" is the second single taken from the album and you can listen to it on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Jb5-HkmoCyA
Talented jazz musician, in this album Vittorio manages to combine the 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.
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.
You can pre-order the digipak CD and the LP's at: https://shorturl.at/enqyW
While the single " Il Gran Tratturo Magno " is available at https://song.link/DOADA2
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ETERNAL STORM - “A GIANT BOUND TO FALL”
For
fans of: Be'lakor, Dyssebeia, Insomnium, Dark
Tranquillity, In Mourning, At the GatesIn 2019, Spanish progressive/melodic death metal band Eternal Storm released their debut full length 'Come the Tide, which was a shockingly accomplished, poignant and evocative album which many still regard to be one of the highlights in the style. Four years later, after working meticulously to hone their sound even more, they return having fulfilled a seemingly impossible task - to come up with a worthy follow up album, one that doesn’t betray the sound nor dilute it. On 'A Giant Bound to Fall', shattering the apprehensions, they've actually taken the sound further ahead; it's far more nuanced, multifaceted and even feels darker. The emotions are just as palpable as before but are rawer, more piercing, and the heightened extreme parts are not at the expense of their immersive atmospheric ones. The painstaking recording process ensured that and for the sound to remain organic and tangible. It's a giant step ahead in the logical direction, for them, for the entire style. There is little doubt that this hugely ambitious and more importantly still passionate and heartfelt album will go down as another towering landmark in the genre. With music so pristine, it becomes a salve for the soul.
Line up
Daniel R. Flys | Vocals (lead), guitars, keyboards, bass
Jaime Torres | Guitars, vocals, keyboards, bass, fretless bass
Daniel Maganto | Bass, guitars (additional), vocals (additional)
Session drums and percussion on this recording by Gabriel Valcázar (Wormed, Ernia)
Additional keyboards and synths by Jaboto Fernández (Nexus 6, TodoMal)
Noise and additional synths on track 1 by Roberto Bustabad (Varunian, Ovakner, Rvinas)
Additional vocals on track 2 by Sven de Caluwé (Aborted)
Additional vocals on track 4 by Kheryon
Violin on track 4 by Paul R. Flys
Additional vocals on track 6 by Eloi Boucherie (Vidres a la Sang, White Stones)
Additional vocals on track 7 by Dan Swanö
Additional vocals on track 9 by Sergi "Bobby" Verdeguer (Persefone)
Artwork by Leoncio Harmr
Track listing
1. An Abyss of Unreason
2. A Dim Illusion
3. There was a Wall
4. Last Refuge
5. Eclipse
6. Lone Tree Domain
7. The Sleepers
8. The Void
9. A Giant Bound to Fall
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Thank you so much for your continued support! Cheers! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity
HAMMERHEART store back online . We will relaunch our own store at November 17th, because the demand has been so high that we cannot refuse all the requests. Keep an eye on www.hammerheartstore.com because it will once again be your choice for top releases from the underground for top prices. Death to plastic music!
JANUARY 2024
Our absolute priority for January is the long-awaited new album “SAINTS DISPELLED” by MASTER. After 6 years MASTER has made one its best and most mature albums that will finds its way to all fans of this legendary band. Being Paul Speckmann’s 14th (!!!) MASTER album, this album leaves nothing to be desired and has all the trademarks combined with absolute killer songwriting. Coming on digi-CD (with two bonus tracks), a very limited CD-boxset (content to be determined )and on vinyl in three different versions. We should not forget the top notch artwork by Richard Schouten, you will see soon.
We will do two fantastic re-issues on vinyl in January, being VICIOUS RUMORS “SOLDIERS OF THE NIGHT” on high quality 180 gram vinyl with insert in several colors and on black vinyl. It will be limited to 1.000 copies worldwide and a must-have for any self-respecting fan of US-Metal from the golden 80’s, because it is considered a masterpiece.
The second re-issue will be a 40th anniversary edition of RUNNING WILD “GATES TO PURGATORY” on high quality picture-LP, coming in a sleeve, with insert and a huge poster. This edition will be strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and an essential collector’s item for RUNNING WILD fans, but also for all addicts of 80’s German Speed Metal.
And then there is always the cool little release we do because we cannot resist, because we are fans and love what we do just as much as you. “THE FIRST TEN YEARS” by TEMPLE OF VOID is an absolute top compilation by this great US Death Doom Metal band of all their none album tracks spanning the years 2013 to 2023. Almost 70 minutes divided across 11 tracks (including a Celtic Frost cover) with fitting artwork by Toderico Art. We love TEMPLE OF VOID so we decided to do a 500 limited digipack CD edition and a 300 limited 2-LP edition (in two colors). For fans of Hooded Menace, Asphyx and old Paradise Lost a must have!
FEBRUARY 2024
We will release two great new albums in February 2024 and two cool re-issues on vinyl again.
The first album that is brand-new is VINCENT CROWLEY with something fresh and new, the album “ANTHOLOGY OF HORROR”. Vincent Crowley is obviously known for running Death/Black Metal band Acheron for 30 years. VINCENT CROWLEY is a different entity, something really fresh and new, a True Metal band for fans of King Diamond, Candlemass and Iced Earth. There are some old school Death Metal roots (especially in the vocals), but this is a high quality Metal album in the traditional way, with fantastic songs, a great production and a general theme about horror stories. We will release this priority release on CD and vinyl (different colors).
The second album that is brand-new is by Lithuanian Pagan/Folk Metal warrior of ROMUVOS. What they deliver to us on their 4th album “SPIRITS” is pure Pagan Magic. Imagine the sound of Heilung/Wardruna (without getting boring after 3 songs) spiced up by slow Rotting Christ-like riffs (adding a Dark Metal element) and vocals that remind us of The Hu ending up in great, majestic memorable songs. And then the production... massive!
We will do another two fantastic re-issues on vinyl in February, being the 2nd album of VICIOUS RUMORS “DIGITAL DICTATOR” on high quality 180 gram vinyl with insert in several colors and on black vinyl. It will be limited to 1.000 copies worldwide and a must-have for any self-respecting fan of US-Metal from the golden 80’s, because it is considered a masterpiece.
The second re-issue will be a 35th anniversary edition of RUNNING WILD “PORT ROYAL” on high quality picture-LP, coming in a sleeve, with insert and a huge poster. This edition will be strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and an essential collector’s item for RUNNING WILD fans, but also for all addicts of 80’s German Heavy Metal. This is RUNNING WILD a treasure that will never age.
UP NEXT
Grinder - Dawn for the Living CD
Grinder - Dead End CD
Master - Saints Dispelled CD/LP/MC
ORO - Vids Vägs Ände CD/LP
Runemagick - Last Skull of Humanity MCD/MLP
Running Wild - Gates to Purgatory Picture-LP
Running Wild - Port Royal Picture-LP
Temple of Void - The First Ten Years CD/2-LP
Vicious Rumors - Digital Dictator LP
Vicious Rumors - Soldiers of the Night LP
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News VIC RECORDS :
GRAVE
DIGGER – „THE FORGOTTEN YEARS “GRAVEDIGGER: The Forgotten Years Cd/ LP. HAWAII? Yes, Gravedigger (1980- ’86) became Digger (1986 / ‘87), reunited as Hawaii (1988 – ‘91) and finally reformed as GRAVE DIGGER in 1991 up till today. This release contains these transformation years from Hawaii (Bottles and Four Coconuts demo 11 tracks, and the RETURN of Gravedigger’s the ‘Return of the Reaper’ Demo 1991 and the ‘For Promotion Only!! Ep 1992’. Extensive liner notes with original and founding member Chris Boltendahl and rare and exclusive pictures! The CD contains 19 tracks in total. Feat. Uwe Lullis (Accept). Re-mastered & restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possesed, Sacramentum).
One of the biggest German metal bands rare early 90’s demos on cd;
Featuring Uwe Lullis on guitars (Accept)
Bass by Tomi Göttlich (now in Rebellion)
Artwork by Thoms Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Defiance);
Re-mastered & restored by Achilleas Kalantzis (Varathron, Possesed, Sacramentum);
Extensive liner notes by Pim Blankenstein with founding member Chris Boltendahl
VIGILANT – “OPPRESSION - DRAMATIC SURGE “
Technical THRASH metal from Holland! Formed in 1987 by ex Thanatos member Andre. This compltion contains their Demo 1 Dramatic Surge 1988, Demo 2: Opppression 1989, 2 special recorded rare tracks from Metal in Rocks comp CD 1989, and as bonus: rehearsal and live tracks 1989, 16 tracks in total. Extensive liner notes from Pim Blankenstein. Remastered by Achilleas (Possessed Grave Digger, Varathron)
· Technical THRASH metal from Holland!
· Formed in 1987 by ex Thanatos member Andre.
· Demo 1 Dramatic Surge 1988, Demo 2: Oppression 1989, Metal in Rocks comp CD 1989
· Bonus: rehearsal and live tracks 1989, 16 tracks in total
· Extensive liner notes from Pim Blankenstein
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Finnish
extreme metal sensation MORMÂNT DE SNAGOV is proud to
unleash their latest sonic beast: the single and lyric video, "UPON
THEIR FEEBLE EXISTENCE". This captivating track is a glimpse into
the band's forthcoming album, "INVOCATION THROUGH
REVOCATION," scheduled to drop on November 17th, 2023, via
Wormholedeath .Founded in the dark heart of Turku and Naantali, Finland, Mormânt De Snagov has been carving a relentless path through the metal landscape, and "Invocation Through Revocation" marks their fifth studio offering.
"Upon Their Feeble Existence" ventures into uncharted territory for the band, weaving elements of gothic metal into their signature style. The track's magnetic allure is accentuated by scorching solo guitar passages, a hallmark of Mormânt De Snagov's post-fourth album evolution. Be prepared for a mind-bending surprise in the song's midst—an auditory attack fueled by furious and relentless blast beats, unorthodox chord progressions, and a vocal scream of unprecedented duration. No studio wizardry here; just raw, unbridled passion.
The lyrics of this track delve deep into themes of mortality and the finite nature of human existence. Penned during a period of profound personal loss for one of the band members, the verses reverberate with the haunting echoes of death, while the chorus delves into the realms of nihilism and enlightened darkness.
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FAIDRA .- “MILITANT : PENITENT : TRIUMPHANT”
Label: Northern Silence
ProductionsRelease Date: 3rd November 2023
Format: Digital, CD, LP, Cassette
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Faidra – all music & lyrics, recording, mix & mastering
Tracklist:
The Leavening Rot 07:31
Punishment Nailed Deep 08:42
Parousia Delayed 07:15
Halo of Ashes 08:08
Mother Acherontia 08:05
Jaws of Neptune 06:47
Swedish solo project Faidra emerged in the late summer of 2019, with a sound deeply rooted in the Atmospheric/Orthodox Black Metal genre, drawing significant inspiration from the early 90s Scandinavian Black Metal scene, especially Burzum. The inception of Faidra was somewhat accidental, stemming from explorative sessions in Dark Folk music. The man behind Faidra, having played in various bands and primarily in the Folk Music genre since the late '90s, found a new musical direction which evolved into the entity known as Faidra.
With modest aspirations, the initial goal was simply to share the music on platforms like Spotify. Reaching out to a few labels led to a partnership with Northern Silence Productions, resulting in a multi-album deal and the release of the debut album, “Six Voices Inside.” The debut found its audience and established a foundation for Faidra’s distinct sound and song structures.
Building on this foundation, Faidra presents the sophomore release, “Militant: Penitent: Triumphant”, scheduled for release on the 3rd of November 2023 in various formats including Digital, CD, LP, and Cassette. The creation of this album was a sporadic endeavor, spread out over almost three years, reflecting the artist's limited availability. The album retains the familiar sound structures, ambient synth, and slow tempos that characterized the first album, while also integrating some new elements and influences.
Building on this foundation, Faidra presents the sophomore release, “Militant: Penitent: Triumphant”, scheduled for release on the 3rd of November 2023 in various formats including Digital, CD, LP, and Cassette. The creation of this album was a sporadic endeavor, spread out over almost three years, reflecting the artist's limited availability. The album retains the familiar sound structures, ambient synth, and slow tempos that characterized the first album, while also integrating some new elements and influences.
“Militant: Penitent: Triumphant” explores a specific theme, a contemplation on sin, penitence, and redemption, mirroring the title of the album and representing the three states of the Catholic church. This thematic focus is a departure from the debut album, which addressed a variety of subjects. The album manifests Faidra’s continued exploration of the Black Metal genre, contributing a unique voice to the conversation, and offering listeners a thoughtful examination of thematic concepts through the medium of music.
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We announce our return with our sophomore full-length album "Blod & Jern" (eng: Blood & Iron), which chronicles the Second Schleswig War of 1864 between Denmark and Prussia, a war which forged the identities and outlooks of these two european nations by blood and iron.
Blod & Jern is 5 tracks of defeat, anger, sacrifice and mourning from this tragic yet fateful war, which forever changed the lives of those who partook.
The cover art, painted py the German painter Wilhelm Camphausen (1818-1885), depicts the landings and battle of Als
"Blod & Jern" is to be released by Vendetta Records on November 3rd 2023 on LP, CD, Cassette and digital platforms.
Tracklist
:1: Thyra's værn
2: Ærens mark
3: Jylland i brand
4: Gjennem ild og røg
5: Et lidet, fattigt land
- All songwriting by Garðarsson & Skóggangr.
- All instruments and album layout by Garðarsson.
- Vocals, Lyrics and additional Guitar by Skóggangr.
- Mixed and Mastered by Saxtorph at Wolf Den Studio
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The ensemble is diligently working towards recording vocals in December, promising a blend of ferocity and finesse in the upcoming release. Fans are encouraged to keep an ear to the ground for more news by following Enemy Awake across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, Spotify, and beyond.
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Brisbane's enigmatic one-man band ZKARV has marked this Halloween with the release of 'TREEBOUND', a new album that delves deep into the shadows of atmospheric black metal and darkwave. Zkarv, known for a sound that transcends boundaries, brings a rich tapestry of black metal, ambience, noise, and synth, a signature since its inception in 2020.
'Treebound' is a step further into the abyss, showcasing Zkarv's most mature and expansive work to date. The album, available for free at Zkarv's Bandcamp, is described as a conceptual journey through cursed woods and the essence of death itself, featuring monotonous, atmospheric songs that tell a haunting narrative within a more extended runtime.
The release is significant as it is the inaugural launch from 'Dead Witch Records', with CDs soon to be distributed through Bandcamp and select record stores in Brisbane.
https://deadwitchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/treebound
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Guten Tag, busy times over here. Have been on the road with REPULSIVE FEAST and right after returning home, CRYPTIC BROOD embarked on the "Decade Of Obnoxious Curses" European tour. Next are four more shows with REPULSIVE FEAST this month. But before that, it's time to put out re-releases of the brood's sophomore full-length on all formats!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "OUTCOME OF OBNOXIOUS SCIENCE" CD / MC / LP RE-RELEASES are out now and available for ordering from https://lycanthropic.de/shop
Uh yes! Finally available again: the brood's sophomore album on vinyl. For the first time on coloured vinyl. Also the CD had been sold out and got repressed by War-Anthem Records. Another repress on tape is also available now. Get your copy from https://lycanthropic.de/shop
The brood’s second full-length album is a sonic lobotomy that vaporizes your brain in a vortex of filth. Rotten metal of death to shatter your skull with ghastly grindcore and distasteful doom metal, (de-)composed in their dungeon in Wolfsburg/Germany.
Official release date for all formats is 3rd November 2023. Here are some facts about the different versions:
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" CD
Available again, 500 copies pressed, jewle-case.
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" MC
* 100 copies on lime green shell tapes with on-body print, hand-numbered, 5 panel J-card, separate lyric sheet and a bandcamp download.
CRYPTIC BROOD - "Outcome Of Obnoxious Science" LP
Housed in a gatefold cover, plus insert and bandcamp download.
* 150 copies on transparent toxic sludge vinyl
* 150 copies on obnoxious green with black and yellow splatter vinyl
If you're looking for an overview of all releases, check www.crypticbrood.de/releases/
NEW MERCHANDISE FROM CRYPTIC BROOD
Full colour print of the "Caustic Fetid Vomit" artwork on longsleeve and t-shirt available now! Hit the link to see the print. Just wow!
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UPCOMING REPULSIVE FEAST SHOWS
PULMONARY FIBROSIS from France are celebrating 25 years of spreading their nasal naseous vomit liquid goregrind with an European tour. We are going to celebrate with them on four dates:
2023.11.08, GER/Berlin @ køpi / komaF
2023.11.09, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
2023.11.10, GER/Tübingen @ Lu15
2023.11.11, CHE/Olten @ KultA & APA
UPCOMING CONCERTS IN WOLFSBURG
07.12.2023 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: HATEHUG (GER) + GEWALTBEREIT (GER) + CLEAN TORTURE (GER)
Shitface & Lycanthropic Chants präsentieren am Donnerstag, den 7. Dezember 2023 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
HATEHUG (D-Beat / Hardcore Punk / GER, Berlin)
GEWALTBEREIT (Raw Punk / GER, Leipzig)
CLEAN TORTURE (Powerviolence / GER, Braunschweig)
Thanks for your attention! Cheers Steffen
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ABYSS
OF HEL – “INTO THE ABYSS!” erscheint am 30. November!Abyss of Hel wurde ursprünglich als Ein-Mann-Projekt von ex-Thrudvangar Gitarrist Daniel Stromayer ins Leben gerufen. Im Laufe der Zeit reifte jedoch schnell die Idee dem Ganzen mehr Raum zu geben und das jetzige Quintett gewann an Form und Profil. Als Ergebnis dieses Prozesses steht nun mit "Into The Abyss" ein überraschendes und zugleich beeindruckendes Debut Album ins Haus, welches am 30. November via MDD Records erscheinen wird. Euch erwarten 10 Songs, die einerseits im amerikanischen Death Metal beheimatet sind, in denen sich zugleich aber auch Progressive, Punk- und gar Elektro Einflüsse finden lassen. Gemischt wurde das Ganze von Lars Rettkowitz, während das Mastering in den Händen von Achim Köhler/Indiscreet Audio lag. Einen ersten Blick aufs Coverartwork findet ihr anbei. Stay tuned!
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FROM NORTH – “RAVEN BANNER”
Label: At Dawn RecordsRelease Date: November 24, 2023
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Melodic death metal, folk metal
Country: Sweden
Line-up:
Håkan Johnsson - Vocals
Mattias Svensson - Guitar
Janne Lüthje - Guitar
Conny Pettersson - Drums
Mikael Kindblad – Bass
Tracklist:
Raven Banner
Into the Oblivion
Berserkers
The Queen
Harmbidder
Shield Wall
Runestones
The Plague
Järnvidja
Winterblot
"Raven Banner," From North's sophomore album, stands as a stalwart example of melodic death metal infused with the storytelling spirit of folk metal. The Swedish ensemble, comprising members with roots deeply planted in the death metal underground, showcases their collective experience and musical prowess. Each member brings a distinct flair to the band's sound: Håkan Johnsson's vocals serve as a clarion call to the past, while the guitars of Mattias Svensson and Janne Lüthje weave intricate riffs that honor the melodic tradition. Conny Pettersson's drums echo the march of ancient warriors, and Mikael Kindblad's bass provides the solid foundation upon which these sagas are told.
The album presents a narrative arc through its tracklist, starting with the eponymous "Raven Banner," a symbol of Viking lore, and culminating in "Winterblot," which conjures the depth of Scandinavian winters and ancient rites. Each track, from "Berserkers" to "Shield Wall," is a tribute to the valor and myths that have shaped a culture known for its fierce independence and profound connection to nature.
The production values, upheld by the skilled hands of David Mauritzon at Soundtornado Studio, ensure that each song delivers both the rawness of battle and the clarity of the story. With its release on November 24, 2023, through At Dawn Records, "Raven Banner" is not merely an album but a historical canvas, painting scenes of Norse mythology with every chord and chorus.
The band's commitment to authenticity and passion for their heritage is palpable, promising to resonate with fans of genre giants like Amon Amarth and Eluveitie. "Raven Banner" is not an album of hyperbole but a heartfelt homage to the tales that have survived the test of time, now retold with the fervor of modern metal.
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UK Death Doomsters BULL ELEPHANT have released a striking visualizer video for "EXPANSION FROM PERCEIVED REALITY," the first single and opening track from forthcoming album THE LONG WAR. Dive in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzmwOKbB5IY
BULL ELEPHANT will release The Long War, the third (and final?) instalment of its crazed story about a nazi-fighting pachyderm on 17 November 2023 via Eat Lead and Die Music.
The
mission statement on the mood board at BE headquarters remains "Raiders of
the Lost Ark set to a progressive doom soundtrack where Judeo-Christian
mythology is replaced by the even more sinister universe hinted at in the
writings of H. P. Lovecraft.... with nazi assault wolves, a bionic orangutan
and Vril-powered supersoldiers."The Long War picks up some years after the second part Created from Death left us at the beginning of a world war. It is now 1945 and the Bull Elephant creature enters the fray once again, initially to defend the exhausted populace of Berlin from an invading red horde. Wait...what?? Witness Himmler's last stand at the SS stronghold of Castle Wewelsburg, go in pursuit of Germany's darkest secrets fleeing to Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731 and face the final showdown laid out in the 13 minute closing track.
The album was heroically recorded by Jamie Masters at Echo Studios in Buckingham, mixed anonymously by a local church mouse and mastered by Dan "The Man" Swanö at Unisound, Sweden. Cover art by Kishor Haulenbeek.
Consumption is recommended via 24-bit full dynamic range download, but for those that just have to hold something in their hands, the accompanying physical release is a 210x210mm (8.5” sq.), 36-page lyric and artwork booklet bringing together the three parts of the story in one place to give more insight into the narrative, and including a CD insert of The Long War album.
Track List:
1. Expansion From Perceived Reality
2. Blackened Chaos Horizon
3. Berlin Falling
4. Zentrum der neuen Welt view
5. Severing the Last Strands of Self view
6. The Long War view
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The newly released video is the fifth in a series of singles from the album, bringing to life the tumultuous confrontation between humanity and an overwhelming force. "ERGO BELLUM" is described by the band as a sonic journey that mirrors a military conflict, complete with a hypnotic rhythm that echoes the march of soldiers and a chorus that commands attention.
Watch at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRAukk3nkmU
"Ergo Bellum" is a gripping metal composition that vividly portrays a military conflict between humanity and a supremely powerful entity. The hypnotic rhythm, reminiscent of soldiers marching, creates an intense atmosphere. In the chorus, the commanding voice of the all-powerful being orders humanity to submit, adding a chilling dimension to the song. The track culminates in a climactic finale, capturing the tension and drama of the conflict's climax."
Don't forget to follow along the band's epic sci-fi story at https://thefarstar.apotheus.net with a free audiobook!
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"TROLLSTORM
OVER NIDINGJUV"
by Norwegian Black Metal Icons TROLL, will again be available for
streaming and downloadBlack metal enthusiasts worldwide, brace yourselves for an unparalleled storm of pure, unadulterated grimness, as Norwegian black metal pioneers TROLL proudly announce the re-release of their classic demo "Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv" on Digipus Music. This legendary demo will transport fans back to the heart of the infamous Norwegian black metal scene of the mid '90s.
"Trollstorm Over Nidingjuv" is a monumental work of art that has left an indelible mark on the Black Metal genre. Hailing from Norway, the epicenter of black metal, TROLL's debut, originally released in [1995], has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the genre, and this reissue is set to reignite the infernal flames of its legacy.
The demo will be available on all streaming platforms, and for download on https://digipus.bandcamp.com/
Leeds (UK) - Death Metal quintet COGNIZANCE will release concept album, PHANTAZEIN, on January 26 via Willowtip Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
A music video for the album's first single, "THE TOWERING MONUMENT," has been premiered by Invisible Oranges! Check it out below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/cognizance-the-towering-monument/
"The Towering Monument" will be available November 3 on alldigital platforms. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Phantazein marks the band's first release for Willowtip, following two albums for Prosthetic Records, 2019's Malignant Dominion and 2021's Upheaval.
Phantazein is a concept album that transcends the band's previous boundaries and delves into the intricate interplay between art, obsession, and the profound influence of one's environment. Following their acclaimed 2021 sophomore release Upheaval, the enigmatic creators behind Phantazein return with their highly-anticipated third full-length album, which serves to further solidify their mark as a musical force in the underground metal scene.
Phantazein weaves a captivating sonic tapestry, providing a delicate balance between haunting melodies, chest-pounding grooves, and relentless sonic assault. It will take listeners on an unforgettable journey in a world that is simultaneously as far and as close to our own.
“This record is undoubtedly our most creative and individual record yet. The evolution of COGNIZANCE has always been driven by our intrinsic vision and less of what our fans expect the band to deliver based on our previous work.”- Founding guitarist Alex Baillie.
Track
Listing:1 Ceremonial Vigour
2 A Brain Dead Memoir
3 Chiselled in Stone
4 Introspection
5 Futureless Horizon
6 The Towering Monument
7 Alferov
8 Shock Heuristics
9 Broadcast of the Gods
10 In Verses Unspoken
11 Shadowgraph
Credits:
Mix and Master by Ronnie Björnström (AEON, BLOOD RED THRONE)
Artwork by Dan P Carter (BEHEMOTH, EMPIRE STATE BASTARD)
Produced by Alex Baillie and Apostolis Karydis
Line-up:
Henry Pryce - Vocals
Alex Baillie - Guitar/vocals
Apostolis Karydis - Guitar
Chris Binns - Bass
David Diepold – Drums
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This release, channeled through the band's official Bandcamp, resonates with the dark artistry of DG Artworks, marking a significant milestone in The Arsenicum Potestas's discography.
In the words of the enigmatic solo artist D., "With this new ep I invite fans to take a walk through the cemetery and pay respect and tribute to those who are no longer with us, the grim reaper is the only presence that always stalks us all.
For devotees of the genre, this EP echoes the influential spirits of Entombed, Dismember, and Necrophobic, weaving a soundscape that is both a nod to the forefathers and a stride into the abyss of metal's future.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: October 31st 2023
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | Carcass | At The Gates | The Absence
“In my dream I see before me a forest of crucifixes which gradually turn into trees. At first there appears to be dew or rain dripping from the branches, but as I approach I realise it is blood.”
- John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murderer
I gaze down into the barrel and see your dead eyes staring back. Already your skin is beginning to dissolve, the blood and acid forming a halo around your submerged form. Your empty eyes are like windows back into my dream of crucifixes. I see him again, reaching up to me through the liquid as the acid eats into the fat of your sad, dead face. Your skull is emerging like a figure from the mist as the fleshy trappings of life slough away from your bone white death mask. I see him again, holding out his chalice of blood to me and I hear his voice, commanding, insistent…the same single word that I hear him say every night in my troubled sleep…’Drink’.
Crucifix Dreams is the new release from Tom Reynolds' Foul Body Autopsy and after the brave, brilliant but emotionally draining three part Shadows Without Light project, it sees Foul Body Autopsy back in more visceral and gore spattered territory! The title track of the new EP is a song inspired by the horrific acts of serial killer John George Haigh, known as the Acid Bath Murderer. The song is in turns chilling, atmospheric, explosive and utterly devastating – one of the fiercest and most accomplished explorations of melodic death metal ever to crawl from the Foul Body Autopsy grave. ‘Crucifix Dreams’ was written more than five years ago and has haunted Tom ever since, stubbornly refusing to fit on any of his releases it has demanded a stage all of its own. To finally bring the song to garish, grisly life Tom has recruited an absolutely stellar cast of musicians, a dream team of metallic talent: Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) on drums and Steve Di Giorgio (Testament) on bass, with guitar solos being provided by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) and Bobby Koelble (Death) and an eerie spoken word intro from Simon Shaw (Temple of Lies). And ‘Crucifix Dream’ is every bit as good as that line-up suggests.
Emphasising his decision to unleash the more feral and ferocious side of Foul Body Autopsy’s fractured personality once again, Tom has backed ‘Crucifix Dreams’ with three blistering live tracks, recorded when he headlined the Leicester Metal 2 The Masses show in April of this year. The tracks, ‘Synthetic Existence’, ‘Born Into A Manmade Hell’ and ‘Left To Rot’ hark back to Foul Body Autopsy’s self titled 2013 album and the 2014 EP So Close To Complete Dehumanization and are delivered with punishing precision to a rabid crowd. If anyone still harbours doubts about Tom Reynolds’ ability to deliver a truly intense live experience then these tracks will utterly annihilate those concerns.
Mastered by Katie Tavini (Hundred Reasons, Ash, Bloc Party etc), every note on Crucifix Dreams hits home hard and leaves a lasting impression. Add to that some classic horror artwork, an interpretation of John George Haigh’s twisted dreams, from the brilliant Dan Goldsworthy (Aborted, Corpsegrinder, Inhuman Condition etc) and it possesses some formidable visual impact as well. Out this Halloween, October 31st, Crucifix Dreams sees Foul Body Autopsy reborn in blood!
“I have destroyed her with acid…every trace is gone.”- John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murderer
Line-up on ‘Crucifix Dreams’:
Tom Reynolds – Guitar/Vocals
Dirk Verbeuren – Drums
Steve Di Giorgio – Bass
Andy LaRocque – Lead Guitar
Bobby Koelble – Lead Guitar
Simon Shaw – Spoken Word
Line-up on additional live tracks:
Tom Reynolds – All vocals and music
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Label: Self-ReleasedRelease Date: October 27, 2023
Format: Digital
Genre: Grindcore, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Hardcore
Country: United States
Line-up:
June Belford: Bass
Wesley Richards: Guitar/Vocals
Nate Williams: Drums
Tracklist:
As One
Monopoly of Violence
While I'm Sleeping
Parade of Storms
Invent the Future
Shoplift!
Tomorrow's Not Here
Let's Prefigure It Out
Different Liver, Same Eagle
It Feeds
They Have Names
Nothing Stops
Not Alone
Without Adjectives
Los Angeles-based trio Kill the Con Man erupts onto the scene with their third full-length album, "Militant Minority." This self-released digital storm of an album combines the raw intensity of grindcore with the depth of death metal and the ferocity of hardcore. "Militant Minority" showcases the band's dynamic prowess and unrelenting energy. Recorded and mixed at Riot Ready Records in Inglewood, California, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon, the album captures the band's aggressive essence. For enthusiasts of the extreme, who find solace in the likes of Magrudergrind and Insect Warfare, Kill the Con Man delivers a compelling soundtrack for the disenchanted, the rebels, and the defiant. Los Angeles-based trio Kill the Con Man erupts onto the scene with their third full-length album, "Militant Minority." This self-released digital storm of an album combines the raw intensity of grindcore with the depth of death metal and the ferocity of hardcore. "Militant Minority" showcases the band's dynamic prowess and unrelenting energy. Recorded and mixed at Riot Ready Records in Inglewood, California, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon, the album captures the band's aggressive essence. For enthusiasts of the extreme, who find solace in the likes of Magrudergrind and Insect Warfare, Kill the Con Man delivers a compelling soundtrack for the disenchanted, the rebels, and the defiant.
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DEEMTEE – “STRANGE AEONS & DELIRIUMS”
Label : Darkness Within (Darkwoods)Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 07/12/2023
Genre: Alchemical Avantgarde Black Metal from Spain
Nightmarer (Garth Arum, As Light Dies, Autumnal...) takes us into H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying universe in his latest creation for Deemtee, his most unusual, complex and chimeric project, visionarily entitled Strange Aeons & Deliriums...
Speaking of NHT is talking about avantgarde black metal in all its breadth, perhaps it's with Deemtee when he allows his most personal self to flow freely, the extravagant, the paradoxical, the revolutionary... if his debut album with this project, Flawed Synchronization with Reality, already shifted paradigms, his new recording is a sensory challenge, a brutal display of delirious ideas, eccentric vocal acrobatics and improbable genre blends that defy all logic... this is avantgarde black metal in its purest form, the kind that transmutes note by note...
Strange Aeons & Deliriums is presented in a luxurious oversized 4-panel digifile, which also includes an exquisite 6-page foldable booklet delving into the concept behind the music, the last desperate doomed alliance of humanity against Lovecraftian horrors... the entire package is handmade crafted using exclusive gloss lamination on top-quality heavy-weight cardboard, including a free digital download card.
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Massachusetts' VOIDKEEPER Transcendent Single, "BLEED INTO ETERNITY," Redefines Metal Narratives!
"Bleed Into Eternity" intricately weaves a narrative depicting the ancient gods and their sacrificial legacy. Delving into the essence of sacrifice for a greater purpose, the song immerses listeners in a chilling realm resonating with banshee-like screams, thunderous bass lines, and relentless blast beats. As the track progresses, it intensifies, symbolizing the pivotal moment of sacrifice. The bridge leads into a progressive yet foreboding exploration of the emotional journey entailed in offering oneself to the divine.
The song culminates in a fading conclusion, a breakdown capturing the perpetual decay of the sacrificial subject, seamlessly paving the way for the next track on the album. Drawing from the roots of Blackened death metal with nuances of classic metal and doom, "Bleed Into Eternity" transcends genres, conjuring a wall of sound that seems born from the eerie depths of New England's forests.
Embodying this musical saga are rich, evocative guitar tones intertwined with heavy, distorted bass lines and dissonant vocals, collectively creating an ominous atmosphere steeped in doom. Complementing these elements are the traditional heavy metal drum patterns, acting as the unifying force that propels the track into its own chaotic dimension.
BiographyFrom the depths of New England's heart, VOIDKEEPER emerges as a formidable force within the realm of Blackened Doom Metal. Hailing from Massachusetts, this metallic entity is primed to unleash a tempest that sculpts faces, wreaks havoc, and ignites a furious storm amidst the void we navigate as life.
Rooted in the rich tapestry of traditional heavy metal and doom metal, VOIDKEEPER interlaces these foundations with the distinct gravitas of black metal vocals and the ferocious riffage reminiscent of death metal. A symphony of brutality melds the classic essences of death, black, and doom metal, fusing together into an explosive amalgamation.
Their sonic arsenal encompasses captivating grooves that seize the listener, entwined with blackened melodies that cast an entrancing spell. Amidst this maelstrom, punishing death riffs serve as the arsenal's edge, cutting through the very fabric of sound. On June 15th, 2022, they unfurled their inaugural EP titled "Eternal Decay," gifting the world a glimpse into their cataclysmic artistry.
VOIDKEEPER is:
Alexander Gunn - Guitarist
Mark Cerundolo - Drums
Bowen Staines - Bassist
Garreth Colm Byrne - Vocalist
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For fans of : Blood Duster, Carcass, Gwar, Necrophagia, and Pungent Stench.
CTTD was spawned in the darkest depths of the great state of New Jersey in 2015, and they have been spreading their unique style of Death Metal ever since. Reanimating the band's complete and full catalog, Discography Of Debauchery contains every audible atrocity that has previously been unleashed by the band: the Born To Rot album, split EP with Dutchguts, A Gruesome Encounter album as well as previously unreleased live tracks.
Morally they are repugnant and lascivious, with a penchant for all decadence and vices... thematically they are an orgy of classic video violence and depravity. A lyrical celebration of the gore-soaked VHS tapes of the 70s and 80s, plus a splattering of wrestling, serial killers, and fiction. Sonically, CTTD have a lust for bending genres and shattering expectations of what Death Metal can be, they have a complete devotion to the old school, while constantly looking forward to what they can bring to the scene, by contorting the conventions of Extreme Metal until they shatter, creating their own particular brand of Death Metal Horror. This is music so extreme it could only come from the same state where Jason Voorhees, The Toxic Avenger, and Tony Soprano spilled oceans of blood.
Discography
Of Debauchery is a dark journey into the unspeakable sounds of terror...
once you hit play, there is no escape! Listen to the single "The Man Who Knocks" at&nbs