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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
https://bit.ly/keys-bandcamp
Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dessiderium-100063280476262/
In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.youtube.com/@openkasket6235
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach.
The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
Video Link to GraveSlave - Cling to Dust : https://youtu.be/xwV91Vzbq8s
https://sites.google.com/view/graveslave-epk2024
https://allmylinks.com/graveslave
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithful
Track list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression.
"Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
Stream Nuclear Doom State album here: https://orcd.co/nucleardoomstate
www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
www.finalsiege.net
www.facebook.com/finalsiege
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:
1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.625thrash.com
https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epe
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:
Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:
"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/kamalaband
We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.
Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
NEWS 12.1.2025
Label: Invima Records
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss.
Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:
Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
PRE order CD here : https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/...
Vicrecords News :
SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
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NEWS 28.12.2024
Genre: Black/Death Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
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The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'.
FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
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LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
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Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.
Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
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Stream
the EP here:
https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
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Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
Bevor wir nun den Kopierer heiß laufen lassen und euch dann spätestens nächstes Wochenende ne neue „Unterhaltungslektüre“ für den Klogang präsentieren werden, könnt und solltet ihr euch unbedingt losmachen, um Euch ein Exemplar von HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND zu sichern. Mit Sicherheit ist das die absolut passende Lektüre, um Euch so richtig auf die kommenden besinnlichen friedlichen Feiertage einstimmen zu können.
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We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.
The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:
G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
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Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist
1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
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Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION .
"DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
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DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:
1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
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https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
NEWS 15.12.2024
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
FFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
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ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:
1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
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"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:
1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
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https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.
The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/
https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-volva.html
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.
A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
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DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTER
Australian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
www.lavadome.org
The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
https://www.youtube.com/@CorrodingSoul
https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
My Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
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Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, Gorguts
Crown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
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Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Listen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:
1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Pre-order now: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:
A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash Metal
Since their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.youtube.com/valveraoficial
www.facebook.com/bandavalvera
In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt.
Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:
01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist
1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
https://electricassaultrecords.bigcartel.com/
https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.
Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruth
mountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxc
Once again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/lordagheros
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristDismembered
Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:
Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…
On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
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REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, Neurosis
Pillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclear
ELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:
01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.
Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
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New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist
1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.
Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!
Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
https://www.grindpad.com/
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Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:
1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
https://eschatonicrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.
Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://antumbra.ro/
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
NEWS 30.11.2024
Damit bei euch gar nicht erst dieser nervende Vorweihnachtstress
oder irgend so ne besinnliche Stimmung aufkommen kann, gibt es hier noch einmal
ein ganz fettes und saftiges update in Sachen neuer Veröffentlichungen. Wenn
euch jetzt schon dieses ganze weihnachtliche Gebimmel zum Halse raus hängt,
sollte ihr auf jeden Fall mal eines der Teile wenigstens mal antesten .
Definitiv wird euch dann dieses "stille Nacht, heilige Nacht "
Gesäusel dann in keinster Weise mehr nerven.
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LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
Unter denjenigen, die Lemmy kannten, verbreitete sich die Tatsache schnell:
Wann immer er sich in London aufhielt, standen die Chancen gut, ihn im
Stringfellows anzutreffen. Lemmy und Peter Stringfellow wurden über die Zeit
gute Freunde, da jeder den Rock’n’Roll-Lifestyle des anderen genauso sehr
schätzte wie den Genuss einer großartigen Umgebung zum Entspannen. Selbst nach
seinem Umzug nach West Hollywood bestand Lemmy jährlich am Ende der
Europatourneen (meist im Dezember) auf einen Abstecher ins Stringfellows, bevor
es wieder zurück nach Hause ging.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
www.iMotorhead.com
https://www.stringfellows.com/
GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!
DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
Mehr Infos: https://linktr.ee/coldkniferecords
Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:
1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
Sankarin Matka CD ORDERS from https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024
Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting.
For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:
1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/skepsisrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer.
Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
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German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIIg-4PmoxPHeuu1PQcFJw
https://www.facebook.com/chaos.wasteland
Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
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The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
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Release
Date: December
13th 2023
Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
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https://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/
The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/
Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
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Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@gutrectomy
https://www.gutrectomy.de
https://www.facebook.com/gutrectomy
"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
A
Universe of Influences Collide
Ömer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
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https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.
In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.facebook.com/volvabm/
Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:
1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/gutlessmelbourne
This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:
1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
http://www.fighter-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fighter.records
http://www.forgedinblack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks
The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:
1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
www.facebook.com/GoblinHovel
HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.
The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
https://www.discouragedrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DiscouragedRecords
https://www.helltrain.net
https://www.facebook.com/helltrainofficial
Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024.
"Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
Colony
Ritual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
eternalreturns@live.in
https://www.facebook.com/eternalreturns
Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:
1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash
ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9c
Pre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
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 patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am - the Spear
2 Follow Tomorrow
3 Coyote Queen
4 into the Stillness
5 Thunder Calling
6 The Hunter
7 In Flight
8 Dancing with the Sun
9 Hellbound
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on creme coloredvinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The third full-length album "MONUMENTY" from Polish black metal band CZORT is available now to pre-order via Pagan Records. "Monumenty" (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be available from 29 November 2024 in jewelcase CD, black heavyweight vinyl and digital formats.
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
Ahead of its release, the band unveiled a music video to the track “Oczyma Monumentu”, with the single streaming now across all digital platforms.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
Stream the track via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z87Mwx
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
Cult compilation of 13 Czech bands BREATH OF DOOM from 1997 for the first time on LP! In deluxe gatefold version.
This is the history of Czech doom metal!
Inside you'll find memories of members of all 13 bands in Czech and English language, as well as memories of the 2LP publisher (i.e. mine) and the original CD and MC publisher.
Release date: 11.11. 2024
LIMITED ONLY 250 COPIES!
Bands:
Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy
Bone Orchard
Mythopoeia
Endless
Promises
Countess Bathory
Vacuum
Love History
Black Heaven
Hypnotic Scenery
Agnus Dei
Certainty
Dissolving Of Prodigy
Specifications of this title
250x black 2x12" (140g) with full-color labels in 2x B/W printed inner bag on 220gsm w-w carton (coated paper); SLEEVE: gatefold, full-color (4/0 CMYK) printed on 350gsm w-w carton, coated paper with matt machine varnish, 5mm spine, all assembled in a plastic overbag (vinyl records between gatefold flaps)
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/breath-of-doom-compilation-2lp/
November 20th - Trillians - Newcastle - w/ Morrows Massacre, Ovulating Cadaver
November 21st - O'Rileys - Hull - w/ Biomech, Scaleraker, May Moon
November 22nd - Legends - Edinburgh - w/ Anomos, Alternate Future, TRILL
November 23rd - The Dev - London - w/Pravitas, Sentient, Arwassa
https://www.noworthofman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NOWORTHOFMAN
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Finland’s VITRIOLIC, BLACK STEEL VENGEANCE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records has already released the CD and cassette tape versions for North America.
Hailing from Tampere, VITRIOLIC raise high the iron fist of their homeland’s oft-overlooked blackthrash scene. From the paradigmatic likes of Urn and Flame on to the next generation of Evil Angel, Sadokist, and labelmates RAPID, the power-trio of VITRIOLIC have been fighting the metal fight for the past five years. Initially, the band self-released their first couple EPs and a live album, and then made their full-length debut in 2021 with Renegade Ascension via Headsplit. And while some songs from their second album were forecast in demo form the last few years, at last arrives Black Steel Vengeance.
No more perfectly titled, Black Steel Vengeance is VITRIOLIC are at their rowdiest and most powerful. Honed on the live front, Black Steel Vengeance is a ten-track assault of old-school, riff-driven METAL. Black, speed, thrash, separately or all at once: VITRIOLIC let loose and live lawlessly on this 41-minute firestorm. Truly, this album is a testament to the burning underground spirit – theirs, yours, everyone’s who believes in Hell’s heavy metal – remaining grounded in the dirt of the past but digging up new graves that smell rottenly unfresh. The flag of hate of the original Teutonic Big Three flies proudly here, but VITRIOLIC manage to twist the knife in different-yet-honorable ways. As such, Black Steel Vengeance is equally at home in 1985, 1999, and 2025, such is its timeless gallop ‘n’ thrust. Raise your sword!
Line-up:
Irreverentor - Bass
V Von Vitriolic - Drums
Gatekeeper Ares - Guitars, Vocals
From Tampere, Finland.
Artwork:
Aleksi Stenbacka
Release date:
17th January 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on black/gold marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
GRAFJAMMER – “DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 10.01.2025
The Dutch GRAFJAMMER are back with a new line-up and a fourth album! After their last long player “De Zoute Kwel”, which received numerous positive reviews and a lot of attention in the scene, “De Tyfus, De Teerling” is the latest attack with their very own, viciously driving “Primitive Dutch Necrorock”. The band from Utrecht, which has been around since 2012, effectively mixes first and second wave black metal with hefty pinches of punk, d-beat and Motörhead. The result is groovy as hell – or rather: “swings like a floppy tit”, as vocalist Jorre says – but alongside raging, rocking crushers and passages of dashing destruction, there are also moments in which everything shifts into a melancholy twilight.
With “De Tyfus, De Teerling”, GRAFJAMMER present nine hard-hitting tracks (plus an intro) that tell of religious madness, self-deception and destruction in their mother tongue. In doing so, they delve even deeper than before into the dark underbelly of society and Dutch history. The album title is a variation of “Tyfus! Tering!”, a popular curse combination in Dutch, in the GRAFJAMMER version it means: “The Typhus (and), the Cube”.
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https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Tracklist
1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
The album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "The 'Entertainer extraordinaire' leads a gullible audience through the sinister halls of the 'HOTEL SPHINX '. Behind the lights, cameras, and endless action lies a disturbing undercurrent—where power is fed by the innocence of youth. The lines between entertainment, initiation, and exploitation blur as a conspiracy of silence reigns in the 'Illuminated Valley of the Kings', where political celebrity celebrates death. Rites of passage too dark to speak, promising false salvation in a world where the show never ends."
Equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT's signature sound has set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music. Fans can expect "Goldstar" to continue down this sonic path next year, with media already hailing first single "Eye of Mars" as "chaotic, eerily-atmospheric" (Metal Injection). Stay tuned for more details to come soon...
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/HotelSphinxNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE
They've come up with an official video of the title song from their new album 'CULT OF UZURA' which can be witnessed here - https://youtu.be/PHm0WenekQM
Band's statement, "Cult of Uzura is the blooming of Skaphos into something more modern and violent. Recorded and mixed by Nathan Faure and mastered by Thibault Chaumont, Skaphos's third album is the embodiment of the ocean's rage and human madness.
Thanks to Kunal Choksi of Transcending Obscurity who signed us, we're more than happy to have the opportunity to spread our music worldwide.
All shall be one with the sea.
Skaphos is:
Guitar & vocals: Stephan Petitjean
Guitar & backing vocals: Jeremy Tronyo
Bass & backing vocals: Theo Langlois
Drums: Nathan Faure
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (to be revealed in due time)
Track
listing
1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - T.B.A. (early 2025)
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https://www.facebook.com/skaphosofficiel
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
NEWS 16.11.2024
KRACHMANIFEST #8 (A4/deutsch)
VON JEGLICHEM WORT –"HIER WIRFST DU AUS DEINER BRUST EINE NEUE ERDE IN DEN RAUM"
NEKROTHORAX – “RAISING HELL” (TAPE)
STREETCLEANER - #32 (A4 /deutsch )
„Geradliniger Metal, mal wuchtig, mal mit dem Fuß auf dem Gaspedal“ – so beschreibt eine regionale Zeitung das erste Release „6TH DIMENSION“ der Heavy Metal Band LASER SCOPE aus Gera/Umgebung. „Auf der einen Seite der inhaltliche Blick in die Sterne, in Weltraum und Science-Fiction, auf der anderen Seite der musikalische Anker in den Achtzigern.“
Am 25.05. wurde die EP „6th Dimension“ veröffentlicht. Reinhören kann man z.B. hier https://laserscope.bandcamp.com – aber auch bei allen gängigen Streamingdiensten.
kontakt@laser-scope.de
www.laser-scope.de
DEATH
DESCENDING
is the singular vision of a dedicated musician. This one-man wrecking crew
unleashes a monstrous sonic assault that blends the fury of blackened death
metal with the atmospheric expanse of post-metal and the bone-crushing
brutality of slam. Death Descending's self-titled EP promises a pulverizing
experience!
Tracklist
1.Permanence
2.Death Descending
3.Death Dealer
4.Where No Light Treads
www.facebook.com/deathdescending
We’re
excited to announce an unholy pact with Brazilian one-man bestial black/death
commando TERROR. The South American war cult will soon emerge
with its first act of ritual aural terrorism, the "HYMNI BELLI
OCCULTUM" EP, an eighteen minute EP of gruesome extreme metal
warfare weaponized from the cult of Archgoat, Holocausto, Tormentador,
Sarcofago, Bestial Warlust and Conqueror.
The crushing EP has been teased by underground music blog Veil of Sound, who in revealing the song “Bélica Sinfonia Armagedônica“ via an exclusive track premiere have stated that “the music on this five-song-EP is fast, relentless Death Metal, with tinges of OSDM chugging and growls plus a bit of Blackened Noise attack.“ - you can check out the feature and track here https://veilofsound.com/2024/11/12/Song_Premiere-Terror.html
Across these five edicts of third world barbarism the totality of our new world dystopia is glorified and instigated down to its most antihuman and savage traits, with the cult of all crime syndicates, gangs, slums, warfare, violence, militarism and corruption thrown into an abyss of occultism and esotericism to embody the true lineaments of the modern world antichrist.
The "Hymni Belli Occultum" EP will officially be released on December 6 2024 on CD, MC and digital formats, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/terror
Today I'm proud to present a good friends band, Öldöds, and their upcoming album "Ölen ska ner". A fantastic beer-infused death metal album that's filled with catchy, heavy riffs, about the thing many of us loves the most. Drinking beer. Enjoy!
ÖLDÖDS – “ÖLEN SKA NER”
Öldöds was formed in 2007, and has since become a cult band in the Swedish underground metal scene. Straight to the point death metal with catchy, heavy riffs - and beer lyrics. 10 years after the full length debut it’s time again for some brand new brutal beer-infused songs!
Guitars, vocals, production, song writing, mix and master: David “Pos” Mauritzon
Bass: Peter Harg
Guest vocals on ”Fullast kör, dödast vinner”: LG Lantz Graffman
Song list
Öl är vårt sista hopp
Fyllans tid är nu
Fullast kör, dödast vinner
Ölen ska ner
Jag greppar en öl
Dricka öl och bli jättefull
Release date: December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/oldods
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif. This newly released chapter sees the goblin horde overcome their human antagonists in a deservedly brutal manner.
"With the proper magic, the proper guts, and much sacrifice, the clan finally had the power we needed to drive the humans out of our territory. We stomped the humans so hard that their entire settlement dissolved into the ground! There is no way to describe the raw power we felt at that moment! The Moon's Fist would come down on humankind like a flood, wildfire, or earthquake! "
Stream "Moon's Fist" now at https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/moons-fist
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:
1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
www.facebook.com/GoblinHovel
The new single "Lichteter" is available to stream via all
streaming platforms: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
Last month the band released the single “Aderlater”.
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with pre-order details and more information to be revealed soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Finnish melodic death/folk metal band WARFARER released their long-awaited debut concept album, 'A TALE BEYOND THE PALE' on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-album
The band comments:
"The wait is over. 'A Tale Beyond the Pale' is here — a journey through Finnish myth and legend: jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, and duels under the northern lights. We’ve poured our hearts and souls (or what’s left of them) into this album, and it feels incredible to finally share it with the world.
But this is just the beginning — our TO-DO list is long and relentless. Warfarer is gearing up to hit the road, bringing our full live sound to stages across Finland and beyond. We’re also deep into the pre-production of our second album, so rest assured, more music is on the horizon.
To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support. See you in the longhalls!"
STORIES BEHIND THE TRACKS:
Heir Uncrowned:
"The beginning. Two brothers, raised as one, by blood bound. Our protagonist, the firstborn son, is destined to become the tribe's chieftain. When he commits a shameful deed, he is disgraced by his chieftain father and disavowed. After the chieftain dies and the second son takes our protagonist's place as the new chieftain, the firstborn son begins to resent his own brother."
As the Portents Foretold:
"The raid. The brothers lead a raid over the sea against a southern village. Amidst the battle, the jealous firstborn son looks for an opportunity to plant his dagger in his brother-chieftain's back, but is continuously denied the chance. Finally, as the sounds of battle fade and everyone else has fallen, he turns his blade toward his brother."
Brotherslayer:
"The duel. The firstborn son, cold-blooded, faces the bewildered brother-chieftain, who does not understand what madness has overtaken his dear brother. In the end, the firstborn son stands over his slain brother as the morning sun dawns."
Bereaver:
"The homecoming. As the raiders return, carrying their beloved chieftain on a funeral bier, the firstborn son is exhilarated. He assumes his place as the new chieftain, but among the subdued cheers, murmurs of discontent and rumors surrounding the circumstances of his brother-chieftain's death persist.”
Betrayer:
"The resentment. The firstborn son is the new chieftain, but he is not beloved like his brother. Even in death, his brother makes him jealous, and this resentment begins to turn into anger. Soon, the flames of his hate engulf the whole village."
In the Gravelight:
"The loneliness. Alone, despised, amidst the burning ruins of his sanity, the firstborn son hides in the north. The realization of his deeds finally drives him over the precipice, and he descends into grief-stricken madness."
March Through the Endless Snow:
"The march. Giving up everything, the firstborn son begins his journey further into the north. Determined to find his end on his own terms, he marches to reach the dark river of Tuonela."
The Gates to Realms Beyond:
"The end. Collapsing in the snow, he sees the gates open to the realms beyond. The firstborn son leaves this world, leaving behind his legacy — the myth of the brotherslayer."
WATCH Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
WATCH Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Track
list:
01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
https://www.warfarer.fi
https://linktr.ee/warfarer
https://www.facebook.com/warfarerband
Dark, grimy and subtly dissonant death/black metal . Obscureviolence have created a deadly concoction of death and black metal, taking the most effective elements of each genre and keeping the music raw and visceral enough for them to contribute uninhibitedly to the powerful sound envisioned by the band. Listen to the two songs that have been freshly unveiled https://obscureviolence.bandcamp.com/album/refuting-the-flesh
OBSCUREVIOLENCE – “REFUTING THE FLESH”
For fans of- Crypts of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus Finis
Featuring members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Lineup:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/obscurefcknviolence
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Thanatos" is a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
With
members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.
Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://shop.aoprecords.de/
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, in collaboration with Metal Injection, presents the world premiere of forthcoming album, Hemasanctum! Stream it now at the link below!
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/
Are you ready to dive into this dark abyss? Here is where abrupt death awaits for you with the coldness noises of MALÉFICO that will echo permanently in your subconscious, in a compulsive way and transforming your human existence into something miserable and insignificant...
MALÉFICO is an ecstasy of misanthropic noises that will invade you with horrible torments, and extract your most morbid nightmares into a reality where you will slowly rots and where your purulent carcass decomposes daily, without you being able to prevent or stop this metamorphosis of personal self destruction...
SUICIDAL DARK NOISE AMBIENT...
MALÉFICO
- "SUICIDE SOUL"
Cassette with limited edition of 33 copies
SIDE A
01 - Caos & Ruin [3:19]
02 - Cut Your Soul [8:21]
03 - Darkness [13:21]
SIDE B
04 - Cut Your Soul (Suicide) [21:34]
Record in 2021 & Mixed in 2024
All Dark Ambient and Vocals by Hailstorm
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter
Promotional video made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter
MURDER RECORDS proudly announces the cover art and a preview track "Cut Your Soul" from MALÉFICO's debut album, which will be released in January in the following formats:
HELLPACK LIMITED TO 10 COPIES
This suicide HELLPACK will be presented in a wooden box that will include the following items: 1 bottle of gasoline + 1 match with sandpaper + 1 blade + 1 inverted cross with necklace + 1 MALÉFICO cassette numbered with blood... This edition is not for humanbeens or noise pussies...
NORMAL EDITION IN CASSETTE LIMITED TO 23 COPIES
PRE ORDER OPEN AT: 15 November 2024
RELEASE DATE: 17 January 2025
Listen https://murderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suicide-soul?mc_cid=9069bf5871&mc_eid=20155afc03 the noise preview.
SUICIDE ON... LIFE OFF...
ALBUS DIABOLUS: An arcane and mystical musical
laboratory
. My Kingdom Music is proud to announce ALBUS DIABOLUS' signing. Created
and formed by talented and well-known actors of the Italian music scene (for
now we won't tell you who they are!), the project aims to be a musical
laboratory where merging the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music in its
most various forms, with an electronic sound deeply influenced by the
Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave style of the 80s.
The idea of ALBUS DIABOLUS was born as a project aimed at experimenting with sound imagery with synthesizers, drum machines and atmospheres that evoke lights and shadows, but without ever moving away from the atmospheric roots that characterize the Dark and Ritual scene and the musical bases of Gothic Rock and Metal.
The result is an emotional and immersive journey that evokes soundscapes that oscillate between nostalgia and mystery with a sound that recalls the influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, while maintaining a distinctive identity.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Label: Wulfhere Productions
Release Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
“We are thrilled to announce the release of our debut album with WormholeDeath Records." stated the band "This album embodies our creative vision, delving into the myriad facets of eternal darkness and its relentless struggle against the forces of light. We invite listeners to fully immerse themselves in this profound journey."
Their debut album delves into the human soul’s journey through the intricate paths of darkness. It portrays the loss of innocence as the soul traverses a series of symbolic gates, each revealing deeper layers of torment. Drawing on mythological, biblical, and existential themes, the album illustrates the eternal battle between light and darkness and the ultimate quest for redemption in a world engulfed in despair. It offers a visceral, immersive experience, guiding listeners through the void, confronting the agony of existence, and hinting at the possibility of transcendence through destruction.
Their musical style is marked by rapid riffs infused with symphonic textures and atmospheric vibes, promising a unique and immersive auditory experience for their audience.
Titel
list
1. Dawn of Decay
2. Burning Echoes
3. Eternal Parasite
4. Lured
5. Stepping into Oblivion
6. Unceasing Death
7. Shadow
8. Ignorance
9. The Fall of the Rebel
10. The Great Epilogue
11. Breaking the Pendulum
Line - up:
Necro - Vocals
Mynoghra - Vocals
Absence - Guitar
GraveKeeper - Guitar
Apollyon - Bass
Akhenaten - Keyboards
Y.B - Drums
https://linktr.ee/endofdawn
Aussie death/thrashers COMMON EVIL stream their self-titled EP in its entirety .
NEWS 9.11.2024
Was schon bei der Produktankündigung direkt auffiel: Der
Band ist es hier gelungen, ein wahres No-Nonsense-Package zu schnüren, wo sich
alles zu 100 Prozent auf die Musik konzentriert, auf den Spirit einer Band, die
es in diesem Line-Up nur für ein Album gab. Oder wie Gitarrist Andy Brings es
verdeutlicht: "Es war uns wichtig, dass der Fokus auf der Musik liegt
und auf dem, was die Band damals war, wie sie geklungen hat. Man hätte jetzt
natürlich, wie andere Bands das auch machen, noch’n Sodom-Kartenspiel, noch’n
Sodom-Halstuch, Aschenbecher, Zollstock, was weiß ich alles reinpacken können,
damit das Ding auch ja 170€ kostet mit so Wegwerf-Temu-Artikeln, aber das
wollten wir nicht."
Statt eines Päckchens voller Schießbuden-Tand gibt es also ein echtes Brett, das die Atmosphäre jener Zeit hochverdichtet und mit liebevoll erarbeiteter Ausstattung zu einem sehr fairen Preis anbietet. Ein Quäntchen Klangverfeinerung gibt es mit dem "2024 Remaster" des Albums, das jedoch sehr behutsam angegangen wurde, um den ursprünglichen Charakter des Werks zu erhalten. Anstatt dort an den Reglern zu weit zu gehen, was von den Fans oft nicht gern gesehen wird, wurde kurzerhand eine zweite Fassung beigelegt, in der "Tapping The Vein" einen kompletten Remix erhielt, für den Andy auch im Original nicht enthaltenes Aufnahmematerial aus der damaligen Recording-Session mit einbrachte. "Bullet in the Head" konnte bereits als Erstkontakt mit diesem "2024 Redux" die Fans überzeugen: Sodom und High-End-Audio funktionieren verblüffend gut!
Nicht minder gründlich wurden Originaltonaufnahmen der legendären 1992er Japan-Tour der Band gesichtet und zu einer ebenfalls beigelegten Livescheibe zusammengestellt.
Andy erläutert, welches Ansinnen zu dieser Kollektion geführt hat und warum das Ganze sowohl auf Vinyl als auch auf CD zu einem regulären Albumpreis erhältlich ist: "Es sollte bezahlbar bleiben – wir sind Working Class, das ganze Sodom-Universum ist Working Class und es war uns wichtig, zu zeigen: Wie war die Band damals; wie war diese recht kurzlebige Ära dieser Band. Es war nur netto ein Jahr Tom, Chris und Andy und in der Zeit ist ja eigentlich sehr viel passiert. In den drei Konzerten, die in relativ kurzen Abständen passierten und aufgenommen wurden, hört man schon, wie unterschiedlich wir so drauf waren. Mitunter sehr ruppig gespielt – ist natürlich ein Trademark gewesen –, aber so war die Band damals. Auf dem kreativen Höhepunkt, aber trotzdem kurz vor dem Auseinanderbrechen, also eine ganz seltsame Zeit. Und deswegen kann man da jetzt, über 30 Jahre später, nochmal aus ‘ner ganz anderen Perspektive draufgucken und das Ding in ein neues altes Kleid packen, ohne zu sehr einzugreifen, ohne irgendwas zu verändern, ohne mit den Erinnerungen und Gefühlen der Fans Schindluder zu treiben."
"Tapping The Vein", das in der Szene oft als "Sodoms Death-Metal-Scheibe" gehandelt wird, steht dabei wie kaum ein anderes für den frühen Thrash am Scheideweg.
Viele Bands begannen in den beginnenden Neunzigerjahren, ihre ursprünglichen Visionen zu verwerfen und sich teils komplett neu zu orientieren. Das Gegenteil bei Sodom: Man spielte, ergänzt mit der Wildheit des noch sehr jungen Gitarristen Andy, einfach nur noch schneller, härter, brutaler als vorher, blieb sich und dem Thrash aber treu. Und nicht anders war der Death Metal seinerzeit ja auch aus Superlativen des Thrash entstanden. "Tapping The Vein" ist zurück, rau und urgewaltig und auf Wunsch auch in Brutal Hifi.
Event-Informationen und kurzfristige Updates findest du auf der Google-Seite des EMP Store Dortmund: https://posts.gle/54Tgvb
https://www.sodomized.info/
Erste Single „Hammergeddon“ online ab 16:30!
Mit „Hammergeddon 666 - Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ melden sich NOCTE OBDUCTA kraftvoll und fesselnd zurück. Diese neue EP zeigt einmal mehr die ungebrochene Kreativität und den experimentellen Geist der Band, die seit Jahrzehnten die deutsche Black Metal-Szene tiefgreifend prägt.
Ab heute (16:30) gibt es vorab die erste Single „Hammergeddon“ als sehenswertes Lyricvideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhaMBFZPSMA
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ ab sofort in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album „Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“, „Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds, der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erscheint am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel Gitarren, Gesang, Keyboards, Bass
Torsten Gesang
Stefan Gitarren, Gesang
Malte Schlagzeug
Heidig Bass
https://linktr.ee/nocteobducta
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first double single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Kurwa Doktor comments:
"Our 5th album 'Disgust' is a brutal reality check in the form of a 20-song blast of adult oriented deathgrind. We moved further away from the gore & perversion fantasy themes and discovered the wonderful world of every-day morbid human behaviour. At the same time we enriched the old school death/grind groundwork with shameless hardcore elements and dissonant madness. If this is some form a rebirth of this band, it was probably painless and bloodless even though not very obvious nor premeditated. Feel the disgust and love it like a hideous animal you are."
Upcoming gigs:
14.11. Riga (Latvia)
15.11. Kaunas (Lithuania)
16.11. Liepāja (Latvia)
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://cannibalaccident.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The band released two singles in support of the new album: “Sztuczne kwiaty” and “Wniwecz”.
Tracklist:
1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
Pre-orders are online here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ordinul-negru-dodekatemoria
In anticipation of the new album ORDINUL NEGRU offer a new single taken off "Dodekatemoria" titled "The Decrepitude of Centuries", now online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUw5w7f1a7o
Here's what the band had to say about "The Decrepitude of Centuries": "The aim of the video, made by Alexandru Das, is to also present our visual concept accompanying the new album, and to introduce a little bit of another dimension, after the release of our video, “Zahir”. This time it is more about chaos and isolation."
The cover artwork for "Dodekatemoria" was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and by a first video for the track "Zahir" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug)
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
Tracklist:
I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
VI. Palladian Rituals
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
Get it on the action at: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Track
Listing:
1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Shadows Decay is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live
shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@shadowsdecay9548
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
Purchase/stream
the album at the following links:
https://bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/only-the-stars-know-of-my-misfortune
https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/isleptonthemoon-only-the-stars-know-of-my-sorrow-lp-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Celebrating
the first chapter of the band with a very special live recording, blackened
death metal masters THULCANDRA are gearing up for the release of
their first-ever live album! "LIVE DEMISE" – to be
unleashed on December 6, 2024 via Napalm Records – was recorded live in 2011 at
a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't
performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of
Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and
Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest studio album "Hail The Abyss", "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release and retrospect of the first phase of the band will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows.
https://napalmrecords.com/
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
We are proud to announce our partnership with renown Sheet Happens Publishing, Toronto, Canada. As a first glimpse, we present you complete guitar & bass transcriptions of our debut album "Fallen Angel's Dominion", and second full length, "Under A Frozen Sun", as physical and digital tablature books.
All books come along with GuitarPro files and can be upgraded with official play-along tracks, featuring bass, drums and acoustic guitars only.
Dive into the complete guitar & bass transcriptions directly at Sheet Happens.
https://www.sheethappenspublishing.com/collections/thulcandra
Swiss
extreme metal titans TYRMFAR proudly unleash their blistering
second single, "SYMPHONY OF PAIN", taken from the
highly anticipated forthcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS.
"Symphony of Pain" delivers a visceral portrayal of inner torment, delving deep into a tortured soul’s battle with regret, deceit, and redemption. The track paints a powerful picture of a mind lost in turmoil, only to rise again, stronger and more resilient. With lyrics that explore the weight of personal accountability and the transformation that emerges from facing one's demons, Tyrmfar crafts a journey of anguish that ultimately offers hope—a triumphant message of rebirth from the ashes.
"Symphony of Pain" is a sonic onslaught that showcases Tyrmfar’s signature blend of ferocity and emotion. The band draws listeners into an epic struggle for redemption, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms, offering a taste of what's to come in the band's upcoming release, Symbiosis
Listen to "Symphony of Pain": https://orcd.co/symphonyofpain
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
Prepare for an unrelenting wave of extreme metal that challenges both the mind and the senses.
https://linktr.ee/tyrmfar
https://www.facebook.com/tyrmfar
"Birth of Terror" is not just an album; it’s an auditory and visual experience. The songs dive into myriad themes, from horror to real-life reflections, each track a journey into the band’s psyche. The cover art, conceptualized with the vision of a strong female protagonist, is a striking departure from the typical metal album imagery of zombies and monsters. Finnish artist Pauli Maronen was brought on board to bring this powerful character to life, embodying the band’s desire to break the mold and deliver something unique. The path to Birth of Terror has been anything but straightforward. What began with fifteen songs had to be entirely reimagined due to lineup changes. Recording the album proved to be a test of endurance, with suboptimal conditions for drums and vocals, leaving only the guitars and bass to be recorded in a proper studio setting. Despite these hurdles, METAL RIOT has emerged stronger, with an album that captures their essence and energy. In a metal scene often criticized for its repetitiveness and the overuse of downtuned guitars, METAL RIOT stands firm in their commitment to a classic heavy metal sound. Rejecting trends that compromise the genre’s heaviness, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—other music, personal emotions, nature, and the unexpected moments that life offers.
Tracklist
1. Dreams Die Young
2. Into the Fire
3. Eternal Speed Death
4. War
5. Echoes in Eternity
6. Now or Never
7. Those Who Come at Night
8. Pieces of the Past
Metal Riot, formed in Akaa, Finland, in 2015 and now based in Tampere, delivers raw and authentic heavy metal infused with traditional metal and punk influences. Founded by vocalist and former guitarist Joonas Myller and bassist Benjamin Sairamo, the band underwent several lineup changes before settling on their current members: Myller, Sairamo, guitarists Mika Takanen & Marcus Johansson, and drummer Joonas Kokko. Now with the plans to make a plethora of Songs not just speed or thrash metal in mind, the band has its pedal-to-the-metal on its way to the all-or-nothing. This lineup brought renewed focus and energy, culminating in the release of their debut album Birth of Terror in 2024, under Wormholedeath Records
www.youtube.com/@MetalRiotBand
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Deathcore band BOREAL GRAVE released a new single “IN DEVIL’S EMBRACE”. The track is taken from the forthcoming debut EP 'I AM YOUR BANE' which is set to be released on December 13th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen to “In Devil’s Embrace” on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-embrace
“In Devil’s Embrace” is the second single from Boreal Grave’s upcoming EP I Am Your Bane, which will be released on December 13, 2024. The song bings listeners to the edge of life and death, a place where light cannot reach and all hope is lost. The lyrics open the gates to despair, where the soul is imprisoned in darkness – relentlessly echoing the declaration “God has failed me,” like an incantation that grows stronger with every scream. This fate is like a prison, where death offers the only escape.
“In Devil’s Embrace” paints a dark picture of a soul’s struggle amidst divine betrayal and chains of darkness. It exudes pain and loss, revealing the final remnants of hope and a betrayed faith. Heavy riffs and chilling tones make the song an inevitable experience – the chorus lingers hauntingly, heavy and menacing.
The I Am Your Bane EP delves into life’s darkest aspects, such as the loss of a loved one, death, depression, bullying, despair, and betrayal. Each song plunges deep into the darkest recesses of the human mind, showing no mercy. “In Devil’s Embrace” offers a glimpse of what’s to come – deathcore that won’t let go, but instead pulls you into a dark world. I Am Your Bane will be released on December 13, so stay tuned and prepare yourself…
Watch a stunning music video "Mother Of Evil" made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/borealgraveofficial
Prepare
to plunge into a world of darkness and emotional intensity as DEATH
DESCENDING releases the lyric video for their latest track, "DEATH
DESCENDING." This powerful song is taken from the band’s
highly anticipated self-titled EP, set for release on November 22nd, 2024 via
Wormholedeath.
The track delves into despair, mortality, and the human desire to escape suffering. "Death Descending" is a haunting melody that captures the raw emotion of a soul yearning for release.
Death Descending is a unique blend of blackened, death-metal, and slam death metal.
www.facebook.com/deathdescending
New lyric video from KAIVS ("FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" out from "AFTER THE FLESH" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyK_jplSkM8
KAIVS was formed following death metal inspired by early 1990's Stockholm sound (Entombed, Nihilist, Dismember and Carnage).
With countless rehearsals, longtime songwriting and concerts, KAIVS was ready to release in 2023 "Horrend" a three tracks ep. It was forerunner of the upcoming debut album "After The Flesh" released worldwide in October 2024 for Brutal Records.
Both artworks will feature Spanish master Juanjo Castellano (Revel In Flesh, Avulsed, The Black Dahlia Murder) recorded at Kika Studios and produced by Andrea Kikazaru, in Rome
Prepare
for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records
proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
Hailing from the dark alleys of Italy, this death metal juggernaut first made
its mark with the 2023 debut EP "Horrend."
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise.
Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering
monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Death metal! No fucking bullshit!
Discography
Horrend (EP) (2023)
After The Flesh (Full Album) 2024
Line-Up
Max Foam - vocals
Tiziano Mortician - guitar
Jacopo Simonelli - bass
Leonardo Sastro - drums
https://kaivs.bandcamp.com/album/horrend
https://www.youtube.com/@kaivs
https://www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
SHRIEKING DEMONS – “THE FESTERING DWELLERS”
For
fans of
- Autopsy, Abscess, Cianide, Druid Lord, Pungent
Stench, Death, Assumption, Dwelling Below
Shrieking Demons play death metal in the classic style with emphasis on riffs, delivery, and feeling rather than just crazed speed and technicality. Even though influenced by legends such as Autopsy, Death, Possessed and others, it's ironically refreshing to listen to music played with such fervour and devotion which adds new life to it. It takes you back to the time when you first came across death metal music, especially the filthy kind, and went through a whole range of emotions and gesticulations. Shrieking Demons evoke similar feelings which is only possible because of the passion with which they've pieced this together, taking the best elements of what made those albums unforgettable and giving it their own treatment. The fact that the members have a fair bit of experience playing this kind of music only adds credibility, with them being in bands like Assumption and also other filthy bands in the past such as Haemophagus, Morbo, Undead Creep and Gravesite. Shrieking Demons is the culmination of their experience where this kind of death metal music goes, creating the best possible expression without making any compromises anywhere, and keeping it rich and nuanced enough to elevate it above all else.
Lineup
Gabri (Cancer Spreading, Gravesite) - Vocals
Giorgio (Assumption, Bottomless) - Lead and acoustic guitar
Valentina - Rhythm guitar
Nino - Bass
David (Assumption, Bottomless) - Drums
Cover art by Roberto Toderico Art (Asphyx, Paganizer)
Track listing
1. Devour My Wicked Soul
2. Abstract Hallucinating
3. Sorrowful Dismal Bliss
4. Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To
5. Perennial Dirge
6. Garden of the Headless Dead
7. Longing for Total Eclipse
8. Compromised Brain
9. Awakening From Secular Slumber
10. Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege
Release date - January 31st, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/shriekingdemons
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE – “EXEMPTING REALITY”
Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
ANOMIC is a force to be
reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist Raafat
"Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the unrelenting
brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing and
addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August 2023,
Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He channeled a
multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP, "OPACITY".
This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like conformity, war,
insanity, and apocalypse.
Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
www.youtube.com/@Anomic-Official
www.facebook.com/AnomicOfficialMusic
“It is a wrought, and evil love story about two centuries old creatures trying to find companionship but due to their strong evil spirit are unable to exist with another powerful figure by their side,” summarises M.
The
band has shared the closing chapter of this story, "Andromeda."
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KxAxDWtWl4
Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death tracklist:
1) Methuselah
2) Tribulation
3) Necropoles
4) Andromeda
With two full-lengths under their belts, and a tenth anniversary on the horizon, an EP somewhat disrupts the customary album cycle – signaling a deliberate shift driven by creative intent.
“Early in the writing process, the EP’s lyrical themes were, just like the music, created as one flowing and entwined story,” explains M. “This collection of songs was written at a certain time and expanded upon the more atmospheric side of the band. The songs are very much connected and the first time we see the release as a single piece if you will.”
It is this cohesive execution that gives Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death its exceptional sense of completeness. Golgothan Remains’ distinct brand of death metal is a relentless force, masterfully balancing blistering speeds, sinister black metal undertones, and crushing doom. The result is a suffocating, trance-inducing atmosphere of unyielding intensity.
Adding to the whole is a crushing production courtesy of Esoteric’s Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios) and artwork by Christian Kiesling of Misanthropic Art:
“The journey through time and space which is relayed in the EP’s four tracks has been beautifully expressed in Chris’ painting. The piece amazingly captures the story’s setting, landscapes and aura. It was a great collaboration, and we are extremely pleased with the result!”
Golgothan Remains is:
Matthieu Van den Brande - Vocals
Matt Hillman - Guitars
Adam Martin - Bass
Aled Powell - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GolgothanRemains
Experimental black metallers LICHO will release their third full-length album “CIUCIUBABKA” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda on 19 December 2024. The tape will be limited to 100 copies and is available to pre-order now: https://d-a-p.org/
Listen to “Ciuciubabka”:
https://youtu.be/GHKe5JZvwFo?si=0wPuP2BhF5R9zHXJ
https://licho.bandcamp.com/album/ciuciubabka
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
https://www.facebook.com/Lichoofficial
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Brescia, Italy's rising black metal force, ĀRDEAT. The band's highly anticipated debut album, "APOTHEOSIS," is set to be unleashed upon the world on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
Apotheosis: A Descent into the Mythic
"Apotheosis" is a concept album that delves into the fleeting nature of humanity against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces. Drawing inspiration from the myths and tragedies of the Archaic and Classical Greek eras, the album explores themes of man's struggle for power, knowledge, and ultimately, his place in the universe. Through tales of gods and war, Ārdeat paints a vivid picture of humanity's desperate attempts to transcend its limitations, a quest that often leads to devastating consequences.
www.youtube.com/@ardeatofficial
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Emerging
from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, BODYBUILDER is the
singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair
and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals,
and pulverizing drum programming.
"THERE'S NO THERE, THERE" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse
by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, RISE OF TYRANTS.
Their highly anticipated album, THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA,
is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
French Evocative Black Metallers BERLIAL are proud to unveil the cover artwork of the new album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME" realized by the talented artist Jeff Grimal.
The French duo explains this choice: "The artwork depicts Charon
sailing through the waste piles of the 6th continent. Sorrowful souls,
reminiscent of the migrants dying in the sea as they try to survive, are
drowning there. We also distinguish a satellite like those already invading space.
The choice of Jeff Grimal was imposed by his way of working and his technique, a raw art, a suggestive figuration which tends towards the abstract. In addition, the artist's favorite themes (Lovecraft's universe, nature and the abstract) are adapted to what the group wanted to represent."
We also present the tracklist of the album with its six chapters: 1. The Last Dance - 2. Nouveau Monde - 3. We Deserve To Fall Again - 4. Ivresse De La Finitude - 5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come - 6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
With BERLIAL's new album "Nourishing The Disaster To Come", you enter into a polymorphic and iconoclastic Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements which brings them alongside bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
Its atmospheres, the samples, the spoken speeches, the music built like a wall of sound, make everything extreme, oppressive and delirious but at the same time with a truly unique oniric dimension.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
Among These Ashes will release Embers of Elysium December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
https://www.facebook.com/@polypusrecords
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT'S HEAD"Release date : November 29th 2024
Genre
: Death
Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Woe
J. Reaper’s FURZE strikes back with a new single “BEAUTIFUL
LIVING ON THE LEFT HAND PATH OF DEATH”, ahead of the release of the new
album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". This
will be the second album released this year from the renowned black psych act
and the ninth full-length addition to the FURZE discography.
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
The album will be out on 15 November 2024 and is available for pre-order now: http://order.d-a-p.org/ & https://furze.bandcamp.com/
In October, FURZE released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of their sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said: “We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
The second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
- "THE HEART OF A
COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the relationship between the micro
and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are being experienced by fierce
natural forces to depict the intensity through which one goes on the spiritual
path.
Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH, the vibrant new EP from international Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, is out now on Shattered Earth Records!
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI. Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:
1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
https://www.facebook.com/Shatteredearthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Dragoncorpse
Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Fully explore “Beastiary” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8t9UwcrJg
, courtesy of Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. Order infos can be found here https://evertosignum.bandcamp.com/album/beastiary at Everto Signum's Bandcamp page.
Tracklist
1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
https://www.facebook.com/EvertoSignum
https://www.facebook.com/monumental.rex
In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a melodic death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece, Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van Delft and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023. Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence of fear and concealment.
While 'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of societal norms, we encounter our 'Prime Dread'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Meet
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Tracklist
Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
Label: Dusktone Records
Release Date: November 29th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Shining | Naglfar | Grá | Odraza
In the long hours of night when the daylight will not come, when the ghosts of the past and the devils of the present toy with your sanity and dissect your sense of self and self respect…when the first razor cut, made with trembling hand, sends a shocking stream of crimson crawling sluggishly across the sickly pale white of your sun-starved skin…when there is no comfort to be found and you are lost in a shadowed labyrinth of torment and grief, sinking in a morass of blood and tears…on a night like this there is no salvation in the bottle or the needle. There is no god in heaven and no fallen angel in hell. There is only the emptiness that cannot be filled and the unbearable loneliness that gnaws at your soul. And the unshakeable certainty that there is no way out.
Following on from last year’s bleak and disconsolate Wounds single, Finland’s purveyors of ‘Anti-Life Black Metal Misery’, Grave With A View, have returned with their most powerful and harrowing release to date – Raw Illumination. A full length album steeped in isolation, violence, self destruction and death, Raw Illumination is not an album for the faint of heart or the fragile of spirit. Exploding into life with a sound like shattering ice, opening track and single ‘Cold Flesh Peregrination’ is an unforgiving, harsh and decidedly unwelcoming introduction to this album of breathtaking wickedness. The acid whip of ‘The Lash’ follows – flaying the skin with its relentless, sadistic blows and exposing every insecurity and fear, humiliation and shame; it’s a maelstrom of emotions and overwhelming darkness. And there is no let up, no chink of light in the darkness as we are exposed to the seething aggression of ‘To The Beat Of Broken Bones’ and the funeral procession of ‘Loathe’ which carries us to the crumbling lip of our waiting grave. Rife with driving riffs and punishing rhythms, ripped apart by tortured vocal exhortations and wreathed in an atmosphere of agony, Raw Illumination is black metal from the deepest pits of absolute despondency, right to the last glass shard notes of ‘These Meaningless Gestures’ which leaves you with the taste of ashes and loss in your mouth, the sheer disappointment of tarnished dreams and the ultimate understanding of the futility of life.
Recorded and mixed by O.H.R and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dopelord, Christ Agony etc), Raw Illumination is the sonic distillation of caustic chaos and grim, unmitigated despair – every malicious note cutting straight to the bone – and its aura of desperate degradation has been perfectly captured in the cover imagery; the artwork and layout by Danny The Destroyer, utilising powerful, unsettling images of model Anna Iivana Julma, captured by the band. When it crawls from the crypts of label Dusktone on November 29th, Raw Illumination will hunt down the broken and the flawed, the outcasts and the lepers and swallow them into its maw of ice and pain.
Line-up:
J.O - Guitar/Vocals
O.H.R - Guitars/Bass/Noise
Drums on Raw Illumination by M.K.
Additional vocals on Raw Illumination by A.L. and T.N.
https://www.dusktone.it/
https://www.facebook.com/gravewithaview
Shalom and good evening, it took much longer than I was hoping for but “FEED THE BEAST” ISSUE 5 is finally out since today, the first of November 2024 - yes, I missed Halloween, maybe next year. And “yes”, for the second time, there will be at least one more issue!
But for the moment back to issue 5:
Within 64 A4-pages, printed in black & white on recycled paper (still no glossy for the wicked) you could discover interviews with:
Spiritus Mortis (Epic Doom Metal)
Feaces Christ (Proto-Death-Metal-Punks)
Polterwytch (Low-Fi Blackend Punk? Orgel´n´Roll? Love it or hate it music!)
Strychnos (Death Metal)
Moonless (Atmospheric Black Metal)
Guyod (Blackend Death Metal)
You might also have heard the news that a lot of equipment (incl. guitars, all pedalboards and even merch) of Minenfeld & Prehistoric War Cult got stolen two weeks ago? Total damage for both bands is around 10.000€ And as Minenfeld was part of issue 2 and I wanted to talk with Prehistoric War Cult in issue 6, I made the decision that with every sold copy of the latest issue 1€ goes to the band.
The price for issue 5 is 5€ (4€ for the zine and 1€ for the band) plus postage (Germany: 1,60€, World: 3,70€).
Regards Ipp
frombeyondipp@gmx.de
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video.
“Behind My Semblance” was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
Highlights for Splendidula
3 full length albums released by international labels and received very well by press & audience:
Splendidula (2013, independent – 2021/2023 reissue, Argonauta Records)
Post Mortem (2018, Inverse Records - 2019 reissue, Dust & Bones Records)
Somnus (2021, Argonauta Records/Ruidoteka Records – 2022/2024 reissue, Argonauta Records)
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
https://www.facebook.com/Splendidula
Label: Wulfhere Productions
Release Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths.
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
https://www.facebook.com/wulfhereproductions
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070289408997
Listen to the new track here:
https://youtu.be/CbJdUDSTomc
https://spoti.fi/4fnHmME
Vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom said: “The creation of this piece was accompanied by the long and deep contemplation of the Art tarot card. It is actually a piece about art and the work of creation. It begins with an invocation, a summoning of inspiration, the element of creative fire. Through the deities of war and revenge, the expansive force of destruction in the cycle of creation is unleashed. This is where the vision of a new world and a new self is born. It is a flowering of inspiration and creative freedom.”
“The cycle of destruction and creation anew here expresses artistic rebellion, art outside the patterns, individual, changing the rules of its own game, reconstruction of style and searching for inspiration beyond just oneself. It is an inspiration that goes beyond the ego. Revealing art in all its glory and retreating to forge its next chapters in silence again. The fruits of art here mean not only artistic creation, but also life choices, which are also art.”
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
"Happy Ox is our vision of double guitar harmony in concert with
tight rhythm and solid rumbling drums and bass. Growl and edge-of-breakup
vocals act as extra spice. Composing and recording the song was a fun
experience, happening almost on its own. Happy Ox has been a work in progress
from 2020 and it’s nice to finally release it. The song, being a bit in major
key, gives a contrast to our more dark and melancholy songs." says Olli
Kuure (composer, lead guitar)
"The name “Happy Ox” comes from a suburban pub in our hometown, but soon got a life of its own much like many of our songs. The final lyrics are a mixture of anti-war and veganism — cannon and cow fodder. Frostbite Terror songs often turn both serious and comical subjects towards dark humor, in this case into blood sausage. The melodic and groovy background is perfect for howling like a bull, and I hope that joy is felt by the listener too." Continues Otso Turunen (lyrics, vocals, bass)
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, trashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs. Never turning down the chance to drin-, I mean gig, the band has toured backyard BBQ parties, Metallihelvetti summer party, Tampere community center and everything in between.
Line-up:
Olli Kuure / lead guitar
Otso Turunen / bass, vocals
Jerry Airikka / guitar, backing vocals
Kristo Rautavuori / drums
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com
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Hailing from Itä-Rantakylä and founded in 2010, SÖLID WAZTE releases new material after a long break. The single called EVEN GODS FALL is a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who died in 2015.
Watch Even Gods Fall Music Video: https://youtu.be/r1rvBqnO690
Arg: – I wrote the song a couple of weeks after Lemmy passed away because I felt I had to pay homage to this man, whose life and deeds have had such an impact not only on our music but on a whole genre.
The song is also a hat tip to the original lineup of Motörhead. A keen ear can even find small nuances typical to ”Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil ”Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Arg: – Originally we were going to release this song already in 2017, but then life got in the way. Now, after burnouts and other health problems, several rounds of covid and all that kind of shit, this masterpiece will finally be out. And it is only 2024!
Like the debut album, this song is mixed and mastered by Pekka Kupiainen, who is better known as the mixing engineer working with Michael Monroe.
Listen the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/solid-wazte-gods
Biography:
Solid Waste (Sölid Wazte since 2024) was formed in 2010 when drummer Kire had waited long enough for his old friends Arg and Jukka to move to Helsinki. With similar musical backgrounds and over a several pints of white russians band soon started to work with material written earlier by Arg. With another friend Juha on bass first demos were recorded. Solid Waste's current line-up was complete when Arska joined on bass guitar. Solid Waste's musical goal was clear from day one: straightforward no-nonsense rock'n'roll with sing-a-long choruses. And this is what you get when you put Motörhead, Misfits, Ramones and Social Distortion in a blender. Solid Waste's self-titled debut album was released in May 2016. To keep the raw live-like feeling, the basic tracks were recorded live with vocals and some other krumelurer added later. In 2017 the band entered the studio hoping for a new release, and now in 2024 we will be able to enjoy the new material.
No panik no titanik.
Line-up:
Arg Kinnunen: vocals & guitar
Jukka Silvennoinen: guitar & vocals
Ari Lampinen: bass & vocals
Kire Karppanen: drums & vocals
https://www.facebook.com/solidwasteband
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new full-length album from Sweden's Death Metal/Grindcore necroholics GHOULHOUSE. FRESH OUT OF FLESH is up now for pre-order and will be released December 6th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Ghoulhouse returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the horrific new album Fresh Out Of Flesh! Sweden's own Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Revolting, etc.) and Håkan Stuvemark (Wombbath) are back with a deadly vengeance, as Ghoulhouse unleash more old school rotten, crusty Grindcore/Death Metal.
Fresh Out Of Flesh is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album Rigor Mortis Intermezzo, spewing forth 12 anthems of ghastly terror and torment... for true necroholics only! For fans of Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish, Impetigo and Repulsion
Listen to the single "Graveyard Drive Thru" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-lPuKtxAA
Tracklisting:
1. Fresh Out Of Flesh
2. The Morgue Scourge
3. You Could Do Worse (Than Riding In My Hearse)
4. Bizarre Impalement
5. Turned Inside Out
6. A Date With The Undead
7. Chainsaw Chili
8. Rancid Meat Addiction
9. Graveyard Drive-Thru
10. It Came From The Sewer
11. Cellar Feeder
12. Severed Head With Legs
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Originally released as a limited-edition cassette earlier this year, Alte Seelen is now offering these seven black metal rituals on CD. Order and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woods
Tracklist:
1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.alteseelen.com/
Get
ready for a Halloween treat that bites back! WEAPON OF PRIDE is
unleashing their second single, "AXEMAN," today.
Inspired by the notorious Axeman of New Orleans, who instilled fear in the
Crescent City in the early 20th century, this track will take you deep into the
mind of a chaotic force that thrives on fear.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this 'ax-cellent' track today
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/axeman
"Axeman" is the second single from the band's upcoming album, Beneath the Surface, which is due for release on December 13th, 2024.
So, as you're carving pumpkins or getting your Halloween on, crank up "Axeman": it’s heavy, it’s haunting, and it’s here to stay.
Weapon of Pride, a power trio from Phoenix, Arizona, has captivated audiences with their heavy riffs, thrashy tempos, and old-school vibe. Their discography includes the debut EP Retribution (2021) and the full-length album Taking Over (2023). Now, they’re gearing up to release their second album with WORMHOLEDEATH Records later this year.
Inspired by Stoner and Thrash Metal giants, Weapon of Pride blends Heavy, Thrash, Progressive, and Stoner Metal. The band features brothers Ryan Arnold (bass/vocals) and Logan Arnold (guitar), with Adam Duplack on drums.
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The debut album from epic metal band MYTHBEGOTTEN is now streaming and available for purchase! On their first outing, MYTHBGOTTEN promises to regale listeners with an aural tome filled with stories of legend, myth, and the macabre, collectively titled Tales from the UNSEELIE COURT.
Stream and order the album at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-unseelie-court
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
NEWS 31.10.2024
MOTÖRHEAD veröffentlichen limitierte Auflage von „YE BOOK OF
INCONSEQUENTIAL SCRIBBLES“!
Lemmy war ein stolzer Kritzler und Schreiber, der im Laufe der Jahre viele Tagebücher füllte. Er hat immer gehofft, eine Sammlung seiner einzigartigen Einblicke ins Leben veröffentlicht zu sehen, und so ist Motörhead stolz darauf, die Veröffentlichung der auf 500 handnummerierte Stücke limitierten Auflage von “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles of Lemmy Kilmister 1st Esq.” anzukündigen, ein mit Spannung erwartetes Sammlerstück, das ausschließlich online verkauft wird. “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” zeigt einige von Lemmys besten Kritzeleien und bietet einen ungefilterten Einblick in den Geist eines Mannes, dessen Sicht auf die Welt ironisch humorvoll und zeitlos vorausschauend war.
Jede Seite ist eine Hommage an Lemmys einzigartige Fähigkeit, das Leben und die Menschen, die es leben, mit seiner unverfälschten Einstellung und seinem schelmischen Sinn für Humor zu erfassen. Mit dieser limitierten Auflage wird nicht nur ein Wunsch von Lemmy erfüllt, sondern auch das wahre Wesen einer der einflussreichsten Figuren des Rock gewürdigt.
“Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” kann ab dem 23. Oktober im offiziellen Motörhead-Webshop vorbestellt werden. Jetzt schnell handeln und ein Exemplar sichern. https://shop-eu.imotorhead.com/collections/lemmy
Was für eine wunderbare Krönung des Motörhead-Monats Oktober, der passenderweise auch am 25.10. mit dem Release der aufwendig kuratierten Box “WE TAKE NO PRISONERS” aufwartet!
"We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" als Sammlung von A- und B-Seiten im DELUXE 7” SET, als Doppel-CD sowie in digitaler Form. “We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" ist ab 25. Oktober 2024 erhältlich.
Jetzt vorbestellen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/prisoners
Technical death metal band Fleshbore have preorders up now for their exciting new full length just in time for their US tour which is currently going on (flyer below). If you're into catchy, aggressive and vibrant tech death, you can't go on with life without it. Please find info about the release on Bandcamp at https://fleshboreband.bandcamp.com/album/painted-paradise
FLESHBORE – “PAINTED PARADISE”
For
fans of
- Archspire, Allegaeon, Psycroptic, The Zenith Passage, Soreption
Fleshbore have crafted a tech death album that is unrelenting from the get go. It's packed to the brim with riffs and to make things overwhelming, they offer innumerable variations and deliver it with rare, staggering intensity. The vocals are straight up furious; the frontman delivers both hoarse growls and deep grunts in a rapid stuttering style, interspersing it all with raspy vocals to suit the constantly shifting moods of the album. The music has an inherent momentum, oscillating violently between the sped up technical parts and progressive passages providing brief respite, and spicing things up with brutal death metal bits along the way. It's not just fast tech death; it's full-bodied intricate death metal, carefully and thoughtfully composed, and flawlessly executed. 'Painted Paradise' is an album that's also remarkably catchy and even memorable despite the ever-intensifying chaos. There are parts that will stand out from the cascade of riffs in every song and will have the listener delightfully coming back for more. Fleshbore have imbibed the best parts of the style and reimagined it in their vision, and spew out the volatile concoction forcefully as a fiery, acerbic projectile that ends up being some of the most exhilarating music in recent times.
Line up:
Michael McGinley - Guitar
Michael O’Hara - Vocals
Cole Chavez - Guitar
Cole Daniels (Demon King) – Bass
Other Personnel:
Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse) - Session Drums
Jackson Ward - Mixing and Mastering
Mark Erskine - Art
Track listing
1. Setting Sun
2. The World
3. Target Fixation
4. Wandering Twilight
5. Inadequate
6. The Ancient Knowledge
7. Painted Paradise
8. Laplace's Game
Release date - January 24th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Sweden's melodic death trio AGAINST I have shared a new track off their upcoming album, Songs for the DYING.
The band goes in-depth on their new single, "A Hymn for the End":
"'A Hymn for the End' is a celebration of the end of mankind. It is a song for the dead or those soon to be. This track features remnants of the old industrial sound of early AGAINST I and serves as a bridge on the album, where some of the riffs really push it forward as a contrast rounding things up."
Stream "A Hymn for the End" now at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/a-hymn-for-the-end-2
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29. Pre-order the album at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
:
1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, will release their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS, November 29 on Eschatonic Records!
A lyric video for "Nocturne Immortalis," the third and final single taken from The Opus Satanas, is a celebration and final observance of those who always were and have always been. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trsYtCmZOtc
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:
1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Pre-order: https://projectultimatesatan.bandcamp.com/album/the-opus-satanas
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'A Reaching Hand' is out today on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-hand
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."- Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track list:
01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah
Album cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Pre-order:
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Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:
1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Bio
DUSTBORN is a Czech band, originally playing symphonic death metal, thematically influenced by post-apocalyptic and hard sci-fi stories. The band emerged from the ashes of the band Desire for Sorrow, with founding members Jon, Johny and Vlajda (ex. DfS), Dan (Arthemion), Aaron and Venca (ex. Of the Woods, Pyromann).
In 2018, DUSTBORN recorded its first EP in the SONIDOS studio in Brno, entitled MMXVIII. The EP saw initial release only as digital download in form of individual singles, but in 2019 it was also released as a physical CD under the Narcoleptica Productions label. The CD version includes an instrumental bonus track in addition to the original digital release. MMXVIII also features two music videos for the singles Mind Astray and Depths, produced by Marek Frodys Pytlik (Postcards from Arkham).
Just before the recording of the debut album Dethroned, guitarist Aaron and vocalist Venca left the band, which greatly complicated the recording process. Guitar recording was largely taken over by the talented guitarist Marek Ciml and the position behind the microphone was taken over by Johny, who has remained behind the microphone permanently ever since. The album Dethroned, released in 2019 under the czech label Metalgate, has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The album also appeared in the Ceny Britva nominations in the Album of the Year category, for example.
Shortly after the release, Tom (ex. Marked As An Enemy) came on as a guitarist. The band, oxygenated with new blood, released the third official music video for the opening single River Stained Red, directed by Mejla Basel (Mejla Prod. - Machine Head, Krabathor, Hypnos)
With new material and a new show, the band hit the road to support Dethroned. They went on to play several successful shows at clubs and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad, followed by a lull caused by the global pandemic.
At the end of 2022, DUSTBORN reappeared with two singles, The Sun God and Hodina, recorded live at Ambit 1084 studio in Český Krumlov. Both singles suggested a certain retreat from symphonic death metal, yet retained the band's distinct personality.
In 2023, the band returns to the concert stage while preparing new material for a second full-length album, much of which was written during the pandemic. Given that our previous collaboration with the Ambit1084 studio had been fruitful, the second LP has been produced there as well. The new material moves a bit more into the black metal waters and nods in the direction of older Norwegian black metal records. Nonetheless, both the sound and the music of the album had been approached in a less orthodox manner, with frequent entries from other metal sub-genres. Album comes out on October 10th, 2024 digitally on all main streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, ...) and a month later on a physical CD as well.
https://www.youtube.com/@dustborn
https://www.facebook.com/DUSTBORNofficial
Born from the cold, concrete streets of Krakow, Poland’s PANDEMIC are an old-school thrash/speed metal band that have been a rising force in the underground scene since their formation in 2015. Despite facing a rocky start with frequent lineup changes, a founder's death, and periods of inactivity, PANDEMIC found their footing in 2018 with a solid lineup.
Their
debut EP, Deaf Nite, dropped in September 2018, serving up four blistering
tracks that showcased PANDEMIC's raw power and aggression. Staying true to
their roots, they followed up with the single Where The Devil Says
Goodnite in 2020, a two-track release. By 2023, the band had finally
released their first full-length, Crooked Mirror. PANDEMIC’s relentless
pace continued with the recording of their second album, Phantoms, in
early 2024.
Pushing the boundaries of their sound and further establishing their place in the Polish metal underground, PANDEMIC’s second album should surely spread their name across the international metal map. Neither too conveniently classified as thrash nor as speed metal, Phantoms marries thrashing riffs to a dynamic style of metal that indeed speeds from time to time but, more often than not, has the gleaming contours and drama of paradigmatic ‘80s power-thrash. The deeper one goes into Phantoms, the more he will find PANDEMIC’s mastery spread across differing styles of songcraft; while everything coalesces into a unified album experience, each song here maintains its own unique character rather than simply repeating the same formula for eight-plus tracks. Credit for that comes through each member bringing a distinct pedigree to the table, with guitarist Wiktor Lobarzewski also shredding for GALLOWER, fellow six-stringer Marcin Konieczny laying down the riffs for Roadhog, and drummer Filip Worek beating the skins for Horned Cült. Completed by bassist Gniewko Jelski’s rough and rowdy but articulate vocals, PANDEMIC are the proverbial well-oiled machine – with oil of ‘80s vintage, of course!
Primed to take that machine further, be it the underground festivals they’ve been tearing up or shows on domestic soil, PANDEMIC hereby unleash Phantoms!
Line-up:
Marcin Konieczny - Guitars
Wiktor Lobarzewski - Guitars
Gniewko Jelski - Vocals, Bass
Filip Worek - Drums
Artwork:
Grace Xiii
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Australian
Death Metal brutes GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos.
Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after
that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going
to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
Stream the album's first single "Viral Infection" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx-dB8ID31Y
Pre-order High Impact Violence at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/high-impact-violence
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If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
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"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The instrumental edition of Receptor will be available on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp on November 20.
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:
1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, 'Receptor,' was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
Polish black metal band CZORT return with their third full-length album "MONUMENTY". The album will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The entire album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca
Hailing
from Greece, modern Death metal act CAELESTIA signed a deal with
Wormholedeath for the CD release of their EP "INFERNALIA".
The word “Infernalia” is the exact antonym of “Caelestia” and marks the band's foundation to a more extreme and guitar-riff-based modern death metal style (with melodic & black metal passages). The EP consists of 4 tracks, which are indicative of the band’s new musical direction, aimed at reintroducing the band to the public. In terms of lyrics, the band explores a wide array of dark subjects, spanning from grim historical events to horror/dark literature, or insidious states of the human mind. Orchestral parts are still part of the music, but now they serve more as introductions or intervals, and not as the main foundation like in the ‘regigad’ releases. Prominent guitar riffs and variating bass lines intertwine with each other, setting the frame in which extreme drumming unfolds, outlining the clear and direct new song.
A little more than 10 years after its initial formation, and spanning two full albums and a 2-track single, the Athens-based quartet decided to redirect its style from symphonic female-fronted dark metal to extreme metal, encompassing modern death metal standards with melodic black metal passages.
Having shared the stage with major metal acts like Katatonia, The Vision Bleak, ArchEnemy, Draconian, Insomnium, Tribulation, and Carach Angren at domestic shows, the band embarked on shows abroad, taking part in festivals in Belgium (MEVF) and Slovakia, but also in a European Tour (2019) with an all-Norwegian billing, consisting of Vulture Industries, Helheim, and Madder Mortem.
The band’s current lineup consists of: Vassilis Thomas (guitars), Marc Reign (drums, ex-Destruction, ex-Morgoth), Pantelis "Lordwinter" Daskalelos (vocals), and Stelios Tragos (bass).
www.youtube.com/@CaelestiaOfficial
https://linktr.ee/caelestiaband
FORGED IN BLACK – “FORGED IN BLACK MMXXIV”
Label: Fighter Records
Release Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
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http://www.forgedinblack.com/
https://www.facebook.com/forgedinblacks
Watch the music video to the track "Cold. Tenebrous.
Evil": https://youtu.be/Woo6T6JPmU8
Pre-order "Death's Soliloquy" physical formats (Ltd Gold Vinyl, Ltd Red/Black Marble Vinyl, Black Vinyl & Deluxe Digipak CD):
https://ante-inferno.bandcamp.com/album/deaths-soliloquy
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Pre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Kai, the band’s lyricist, vocalist and guitarist, said: “As a child, I was fascinated by the lurid covers of some of my dad’s books — in particular, his volumes of H.P. Lovecraft stories. My favourite was possibly the cover of Dagon and Other Macabre Tales, which depicted a horrid, little, grinning impish creature sitting atop a tower of gore-soaked, decapitated heads, their mouths hung open in a death yawn. I’ve been a morbid little fuck for as long as I can remember... Anyway, the song is less inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft than by that particular cover. A foul, inhuman thing that resides in the marshland and sadistically murders those foolish enough to enter its abode. A little more supernatural than the subjects of the other songs on the album, it is no-less macabre in the grim tale it recounts.”
Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly second album "Antediluvian Dreamscapes". "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“Death’s Soliloquy” is an exploration of lyricist Kai’s journey through depression and hopelessness, through obsessive thoughts of the most morbid and macabre nature — thoughts of self-destruction interwoven with the most appalling nightmares, broken hopes and unacted desires. As old lives are shed and new lives struggle to take form, there is always a war raging within and without — a war that can never truly be won but may, at any moment, be lost for all eternity…
The band previously released an artwork video for the album’s opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night”.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vendettacult
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
We’re very proud to announce the imminent release of "CONQUERING THE MOST HIGH" - debut MLP from French satanic death metal horde INFERNALIVM, a new entity of absolute sonic brutality conceived from within the French orthodox satanic movement, and featuring members of its elite underground from bands like Novae Militiae, Merrimack, Benighted, and Ritualization.
The
abominable debut offering has officially been previewed by respected
underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the song “Ashes
of the Saints” have remarked how the track “sallies out with the
band's full genre-eroding arsenal behind it, packing in plenty of death metal
absolutely steeped in their dire atmosphere“, and how the EP “within four
songs runs a gamut from brutal death metal to dismal tremolo-picked
dirges, unifying it all under a banner of abject Satanism and speaker-testing volume”-
you can check out the feature and song here https://www.invisibleoranges.com/infernalivm/
Through these four tracks of dark, sanguinary, and inescapable technical dark death metal tyranny, the specter of Immolation, Dead Congregation, Nile, Adversarial, Arkhon Infaustus and Morbid Angel is evoked with unseen mastery, while the genre’s mutated silhouette is at the same time disfigured and retraced within the novel realms of France’s most intransigent satanic inner circle, materializing nothing less than an authentic horror of creation. The result is a dissonant, bludgeoning beast seething with all the might and power of the antichrist. A dark and violent abomination with an immensely evil and antihuman atmosphere and an infernal aura casting massive, ominous shadows across the face of European death metal and sending a clear message on the magnitude of things to come.
"Conquering the Most High" is slated for a November 29 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/infernalivm-conquering-the-most-high
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/infernalivm
Welcome
to DEADLY MAGIC, a new project by Messerschmitt vocalist / guitarist Maik
Jegszenties. While Messerschmitt reside on the classic thrash and speed metal
spectrum, there is another musical passion for Maik: old US metal, particuarly
the more progressive end of it. Think early Queensrÿche, Sanctuary, Crimson
Glory, Fates Warning, and Powerslave-era Iron Maiden…sound tempting? If
so, then you need to hear …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth ASAP!
For years, Maik was writing music that was different from Messerschmitt, but never attempted to bring it to life. As the world shut down in 2020, locations were forced to close and bands were forced to take a break; during this, Maik came up with an idea to start a little project. Some songs and many ideas lay around for several years, and finally the time had come to finish those pieces. Several circumstances delayed the whole project, and it took around a year to complete four songs and another year to record it. While Maik handled all songwriting as well as guitar and leads, joining him in DEADLY MAGIC are Thorben Schulz on lead guitar, Yannic Zwinscher on bass, Daniel Behle on drums, and the extraordinary vocals of one Alexis Roy-Petit.
Totaling 24 incredibly epic minutes, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth is an infinitely ascending spire of dark, alluring energy – and, indeed, DEADLY MAGIC! With absurdly sharp execution, the quintet proceed to weave tales of high fantasy and grim allegory; you can nearly see the wizards and warriors across this sonic landscape. Each track is always moving, ever shifting, but with a path as crystal-clear as the production. Even when the chops reach a fever pitch of dazzling dizziness, there’s bountiful motifs and hooks to hang on to; the dynamic shading both provides breathing room and a deeper emotional center. Atop it all are the sorcerous vocals of Alexis Roy-Petit, who could be a dead ringer for both Bruce Dickinson and Geoff Tate circa 1984!
From bursting beginning to climatic conclusion, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth remains a wholly engrossing journey, rendered with the passion & precision of classic progressive power metal. DEADLY MAGIC has been cast!
Line-up:
Maik Jegszenties – Guitars & Leads
Thorben Schulz – Lead Guitar
Yannic Zwinscher – Bass Guitar
Daniel Behle – Drums
Alexis Roy-Petit – Vocals
Artwork:
Dreamcreatures
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on deep purple vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
MCD edition with sticker, obi
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Immortal Force with their debut album Mystic Seance Unrealities! Hailing from Western Canada, this four-piece Death Metal band worships the old analog metal sound, the filthiest horror flicks of the '80s, and anything bizarre, absurd, and menacing! On Mystic Seance Unrealities, these Canadian freaks forego false trends and instead create something timeless, as seen through an otherworldly lens, with themes such as heinous crimes committed without method; dissecting the prophesied departure from life; propagation of extraterrestrial lifeforms; life manifested and subsequently uncreated.
Mystic Seance Unrealities takes listeners through ten devilish tracks of obscure Thrashing Death Metal steeped in abstract ideas & peculiar affairs and features artwork by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder). Immortal Force also unleashes two covers, one by the mighty Napalm Death and one by gore masters Carcass.
For congregants of all that's unknown and macabre, Immortal Force's debut is a MUST-listen for fans of Master, Nunslaughter, Pestilence, Demilich, Impetigo, Mortician, Deicide, Timeghoul and all late 80's/early 90's EVIL!!!!
Listen to the single "Mass Murder Meat Market" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Tracklisting:
1. Hospice Carnage
2. Midnight Bloodsplatter
3. Mass Murder Meat Market
4. Suffer The Children (Napalm Death cover)
5. Termination Imminent
6. The Visitor
7. Lycanthropic Miscreant
8. Open-Casket Gangbang
9. Ruptured In Purulence (Carcass cover)
10. Uncreate The Neverspawn
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Ghost Cult Magazine has provided the exclusive premiere for "Compactor." You can watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Pre-order Incineration Day at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
Swedish death metal legends Paganizer have come up with what's easily among the best albums of their illustrious career. They have the knack of infusing compulsively catchy parts in their songs and the latest song to be premiered is no different. You can find the No Clean Singing premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/08/30/an-ncs-premiere-paganizer-world-scythe/
"They still bring the ferocity for sure, but emotionally affecting (and hook-laden) melodies have a central place, as do stylistic influences beyond the bounds of conventional Swedish death metal, and every song proves to be strikingly dynamic in its evolution."
PAGANIZER - “FLESH REQUIEM”
For
fans of
- Entombed, Dismember, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Abscession, Typhonian, Vanhelgd
Swedish death metal veterans Paganizer only seem to get better with age. Where most bands mellow down or start repeating themselves in a mechanical way, Paganizer's music has increasingly become more nuanced. They are able to express themselves far more effectively, both when swinging the axe and also when conjuring up the soul-tearing melodies out of thin air. They're stepping out of their own shadow and imbuing their music with emotive tunes which work exceedingly well because of the contrast with the heavier parts. It's naturally done too, part of taking the sound ahead rather than forcibly altering it. The result is a sound that is superbly tempered; a glorious, progressive alternating between the bone-splintering music and tuneful expressions of the innermost feelings. 'Flesh Requiem' has some of the best songs written by the band, a varied mix of the kind of music you've come to expect from the band and some refreshing epic ones, and with so many of them getting seared in your memory after listening to it, it's easy to regard the album as among the finest in their extensive discography.
Line up
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
Matthias Fiebig - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski (Devenial Verdict)
Track listing
1. Life of Decay
2. Meat Factory
3. Flesh Requiem
4. Hunger For Meat
5. Viking Supremacy
6. World Scythe
7. Fare Thee Well (Burn In Hell)
8. Necromonolithic
9. The Pyroclastic Excursions
10. Just Another Doomsday
11. Suffer Again
12. Skeletons
Release date - November 1st, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/paganizersweden
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
They just released a lyric video for the title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMFM8DD43o
Colorado death/thrashers started in 2015. In 2021 they debuted with “The Great Betrayal”. Three years later, enter drummer extraordinaire, Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire) the sophomore record is released. Tides Of Technocracy AD 2024 is a fierce death/thrash outfit, not without some black metal elements. Instrumentally, of course. Lyrically they’re far from nonsense, as their topics include technofascism, surveillance capitalism, transhumanism.
https://www.facebook.com/TidesofTechnocracy/
Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER blasts through the veil of reality with the mind-bending lyric video for "SEPARATING TWINS." This twisted journey is a foretaste of what's to come from the EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE," set to assault your senses on November 15, 2024.
The album “There’s No There, There” is inspired by sleep paralysis, night terrors and hallucinations. The album's concept deals with the struggle of finding awareness of one’s self in a state of cosmic collapse. The lyrics are delivered as a conversation conveying mental sanity and an effort to overcome a confused state of self-dissociation.
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
It
was but May of the cursed year of 2020 when HEXENBRETT truly came into their
own with their shockingly masterful debut album, Zweite Beschwörung: Ein
Kind zu töten, courtesy of DYING VICTIMS. While the enigmatic duo of Josto
Feratu and Scarlettina Bolétte had definitely turned heads with the Erste
Beschwörung demo in 2019, their debut album’s idiosyncratic kaleidoscope of
Varathron, Jean Rollin, Danzig, Goblin, and Van Halen emerged as completely
unique and unlike little else around.
Predictably unpredictable, HEXENBRETT returned the following year with Intermezzo dei quattro coltelli nudi, a crazed ‘n’ crazy EP that was the result of canceled concerts and tours. As suggested by its title, the record was no "beschwörung" but, rather, an intermezzo: for the first time in the then-brief history of HEXENBRETT, this EP did not feature performances by the duo but, instead, the live line-up for 2020 – of course, under the watchful eyes and ears of the clandestine couple. A split EP with fellow Austrian eccentrics Hagzissa followed in 2022, with the duo returning to recorded format.
Josto and Scarlettina continued to refuse playing live but managed to recruit musicians to perform their music on live stages. Their recruits recently finished the IN CONCERTZIONE 2024 European club tour with labelmates DEATHSTORM. During that time, Josto and Scarlettina laid the finishing touches on what would become HEXENBRETT’s second album.
Now, at long last, comes that second full-length to eclipse all that came before. Titled Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter, HEXENBRETT’s second album is a devilish and drama-filled rollercoaster ride through cult metal and cult cinema alike. Arguably more so than their previous recordings, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter truly encapsulates their demi-tag of "The Sound of the Bloody Iris," for a wide panoply of sounds and sensations swarm the listener, wrapping them in a wild and bewildering but above all kaleidoscopic headspace that easily avoids simple categorization.
While other bands are usually influenced by heavyweights of heavy metal music like Judas Priest or Bathory, HEXENBRETT take their main inspiration from Euro cult cinema and soundtracks; some of the most important names are Sergio Martino, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin, Bruno Nicolai, and Alessandro Alessandroni. One will readily hear that influence here in the prominent usage of vintage synths as well as chimes – the latter both beautiful and ominous – as readily as one will hear guitar leads that are alternately haunting / heroic. But the salient point is that Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter moves in a most filmic fashion – metallic, sure, but this is far, FAR from your Normal Metal Music.
As such, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter is an amalgamation of love and hate, and represents the duality of birth and death. Its purpose is to enable listeners to escape; it strangles and stabs the status quo of normality. Normality is surrender – escape with HEXENBRETT!
Line-up:
Josto Feratu - Everything
Scarlettina Bolétt - Everything
Artwork:
Solo Macello
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent lime vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
MC version with sticker, download code and button.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed
back at the dawn of the ‘90s through a chance meeting at a Barren Cross concert,
Minneapolis based CRIMSON THORN went on to release
three highly regarded albums of potent, dynamic death metal – beginning with
‘94s classic debut, UNEARTHED.
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Massacre | Autopsy | Suffocation
Now signed to extreme metal powerhouse Rottweiler Records, Crimson Thorn are set to unleash Unearthed once more, remixed and remastered by Charles Powell of Battlefrost Productions (Carnifex, Marble Tomb etc) with new artwork and band logo created by Zack Plunkett (Abated Mass Of Flesh, Flayed Alive etc) - introducing a new generation of fans to their crushing brutality and masterful songcraft.
Over the last decade, with Crimson Thorn in restless slumber, bassist/vocalist Luke Renno, guitarist Miles Sunde and drummer Steve Reishus have been plying their trade with the devastating Taking The Head Of Goliath, but the clamour for the return of Crimson Thorn has never faded. Now, with Taking The Head Of Goliath reaching the end of their story, the stars have aligned for the rebirth of Crimson Thorn. On October 25th Rottweiler Records will herald this new age of death metal destruction with not only the release of the reanimated Unearthed, but also the very first digital releases of 1997s Dissection and 2002s Purification albums! All the albums will be available through the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
As a first taste of the onslaught to come, Rottweiler have unveiled the title track of Unearthed in all its remixed and remastered glory – a rotten feast of inhuman vocals, surging riffs and bludgeoning drum battery…back from the grave. Listen to ‘Unearthed’ at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel and prepare for the return of pure death metal mastery – Crimson Thorn are back!
Current Line-up:
Luke Renno - Bass/Vocals
Steve Reishus - Drums
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https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Relaese
date :
November 29th 2024
Genre : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
Hailing from the suburbs of Paris, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music. Born in 2005 with a singular mission: to craft catchy death metal tunes, the band quickly evolved their sound, infusing it with some frenzied thrash riffing and raw intensity of hardcore punk. This unique fusion earned them a solid reputation for their uncompromising live performances and feel-good attitude.
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
Stay tuned as CORROSIVE ELEMENTS prepares to launch their next sonic assault, following in the wake of their previous mischief, "Toxic Waste Blues."
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
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The
Finnish death metal band INBORN TENDENCY has been
quietly working on new material and now presents a track even tighter than
their previous singles for listening.
The latest single is titled "EXILED" and it is the band's third track produced in collaboration with Juho Koskinen, who also handled the mixing and mastering of the songs. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
The band is also officially announcing for the first time that they are working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2025
"We are proud to announce that we've been working on other tracks over the past year, and now we can officially say that the release of our debut album is approaching! The album will be released in 2025," states the band's guitarist Mika Hänninen
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/t-xj7Y5AX58
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-exiled
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Known for their signature blend of melodic fury and atmospheric weight, Swedish death metal band TERRORTORY dives deep into the vast expanses of the cosmos with their latest single, “STAR CRUSHER.” This track, as brutal as it is beautiful, explores the grandeur and violence of celestial destruction. With haunting lyrics describing a massive stellar implosion that births a black hole, the song poetically captures the transformation of stars, the death that fuels life, and the chaotic balance that defines the universe. Featuring powerful guitar riffs, driving drums, and Johan Norström’s evocative growls, “Star Crusher” leads listeners through a journey where cosmic fire becomes blackened void, wrapping them in a soundscape that feels boundless yet devastatingly intense.
Building from verses that echo the awe-inspiring scale of supernovas to choruses that embody the annihilating force of a black hole, “Star Crusher” represents TERRORTORY at their most ambitious. The explosive instrumentation and lyrical depth reflect the band’s commitment to thematic storytelling in melodic death metal, with each line and riff capturing the mystique of stellar death and rebirth. Fans of epic, heavy music will find themselves captivated by the raw, interstellar power of “Star Crusher” and the unmistakable intensity that has become TERRORTORY’s trademark sound. Listen now on Spotify and prepare to be engulfed in the cosmic collapse that only TERRORTORY could conjure.
TERRORTORY to release full length “THE BLACK PRISM” on November 29th
Hailing from Skellefteå, Sweden, Terrortory has been carving their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly anticipated second full-length album, The Black Prism.
The
band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars,
ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark
(bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following
the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and
the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have
embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates
in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus
consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic
compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
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The label has shared a stream of album opener, "ONCE CURSED PATH GLISTENS IN THE SUN." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvAL800gxqQ
By the Grace of Death will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings and on CD (containing a bonus track) by Alte Seelen. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
Track
Listing:
1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
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https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
VALADIER - "CARMINA BELLI APOCALYPSIS"
Genre : Medieval Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers
FFO: Satyricon, Mortiis, Hades, The Black
A few yaers after their debut, supported once more by Black Mass Prayers, VALADIER return with a new album entitled "Carmina Belli Apocalypsis"
The style of VALADIER can be tracked within the old kind of Black Metal with medieval and epic influences. Reinterpreting the sound of the Norwegian fathers of old, the Italians found their inspiration in masterworks such as Satyricon's "Dark Medieval Times", Hades' "The Dawn Of The Dying Sun" and Mortiis' "The Stargate".
At the same time the national and regional roots of the musicians here involved have opened the path for a more personal take on the harshness of Raw Black Metal, accentuating the folk soundscapes that evoke the dark ages in their mersmerizin gothic beauty.
Tracklist
1. Under the Skies of Gehenna
2. Altar of the Lost Firmament
3. At the Court of the Seven Hills
4. Through the Blackwater Valley
5. As the Shadow Pass the Days
6. Eclipsed by the Palm of Hamsa
7. Requiem of the Dark Ages
8. In the Sign of Stygian Watchers
(54:50 min)
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Concept, Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Bass, Programming
Winterkvlt - Vocals, Wind Instruments
https://blackmassprayers.bandcamp.com/
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Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
We obviously apologize to those who were waiting for the return of the Italian Doomsters, us first and foremost, but, as the philosopher said, "the wait of the pleasure is itself a pleasure", so we just have to expect this date.
In the meantime, continue to enjoy the first track from the album, "Kingdom Of Slumber", both on YouTube with the lyric video (https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk) and on Spotify.
Doom on!
Pre-Order "Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle: https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Costa Rican thrashers SHADOWS DECAY have shared the new single off their upcoming EP, AGENT OF CHAOS.
The sonic force of relentless thrash metal known as Shadows Decay is set to release its newest EP, Agent of Chaos. True to form, the band's latest offering doles out six tracks of anthemic, jugular-slashing thrash in the vein of the old-school masters of the craft.
For
those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of
the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight
and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a
statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet
deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding
layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
ACCUSER – “REBIRTHLESS”
NEWS 20.10.2024
Liebe
Metalheads & Supporter, die Progressive Metaller von FACTORY
OF ART sind mit dem fulminanten Comeback-Album „BACK
TO LIFE“ wieder im Geschäft. Seit der Veröffentlichung im Juni
hat das neue Werk, dass bislang als Vinyl und CD erhältlich ist,
großartige Kritiken von Fans, Presse, Radios bekommen und das überall auf
der Welt.
Nun wird die nächste Stufe gezündet und FACTORY OF ART stellen das neue Album ab dem 20.10.2024 auf allen Plattformen zum weltweite Streaming, um die Reichweite von „ BACK TO LIFE“ evident zu erhöhen. Pre-save hier https://listen.music-hub.com/I4YrkC
Am 13.10.2024 feiern wir die Video Premiere von „Walking To The Place I Love“ unter https://youtu.be/5u_-opT8OPw
Freut euch auf zehn neue und hochinteressante Tracks, bei denen auch illustre Gäste wie amarcord und Stephanie Brill zu hören sind!
Aber wer die Band wirklich unterstützen will und was Echtes wie CD, Doppel LP, T-Shirts & vieles andere haben möchte, kann dies bestellen unter https://shop.factory-of-art.band/ oder auch als Download unter https://factoryofart.bandcamp.com
Alle Links gibt es hier: https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart
Cheers FACTORY OF ART
AMYSTERY – “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Heute erscheint das neue BONJOUR TRISTESSE Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zur Albumpremiere (ab 18:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8prVeODdy8
Das Album erscheint heute am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann hier bestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
https://supremechaos.com/link/bonjourtristesse/
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
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International Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, will host an early listening party October 30 on Discord for forthcoming EP, THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH.
Join the band's Discord channel to listen at: https://discord.gg/QKzp2rxY
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
DRAGONCORPSE are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall of House Abbarath! Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.
"Raise your horns to one of the most unique bands of the current scene."- The Headbanging Moose
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI
Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw.
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:
1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
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Hierarchies are taking their death metal on a different plane altogether. As mentioned in our announcement statement, they play intricate, mind-warping death metal that's both technical and dissonant, and dutifully soaked in rot and slime. It's thrilling to delve into their demented world and attempt to decipher all the carefully orchestrated madness and make sense of so much that seems to be happening there and almost at the same time, as though it's taking place in different albeit overlapping dimensions. Listen to a couple of songs https://hierarchiesdm.bandcamp.com/album/hierarchies
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Listen to “Krwawy Świt” here:
https://youtu.be/jjiuhin_IdI
https://deusmortemofficial.bandcamp.com/track/krwawy-wit
„Krwawy Świt” is a song about tearing off the curtain of illusion and liberating the soul from the clutches of deadly nostalgia. It expresses the futility of searching for fulfillment in an existence that turns out to be an empty vessel. It is a song filled with hatred for the world and bitterness, where the only salvation for the soul is a spark of black fire that barely, but constantly smoulders.
Here's what vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom has to say about the single: "Krwawy Świt” is the beginning of a story about spiritual transformation, about a thorny path from the deadness of non-existence, towards a higher form of one's own consciousness. Musically, it balances between the school of Black Metal and the old rock vibe, which in the case of Deus Mortem is quite a bold step and opening the gates to previously unknown areas."
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
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Label: Independent Release
Release Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
https://foulbodyautopsyofficial.bandcamp.com
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We're proud to announce that the German underworld lurkers of humongous subsonic death - NEKUS, finally return with "DEATH APOPHENIA", a death-scarred sonic interment into absolute subterranean torment, and their most lightless and catacombal statement to date. The colossal sophomore full-length entombment expands on the putrid and crushing heaviness of its critically acclaimed predecessor “Sepulchral Divination”, taking the band's formula of droning sepulchral death doom to its most inevitable and horrendous triumph yet.
The
horrendous sonic suffocation has been teased by iconic extreme metal blog Decibel
Magazine, who in premiering the track “Accursed Murmur“ have remarked
how the song is “a pure death-doom nightmare“ that is “both
power and atmosphere in equal measure” - you can check out the track and
feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/16/track-premiere-nekus-accursed-murmur/
With its forty-plus minute running time split up in just five pachydermic movements, "Death Apophenia" casts the listener down into an aphotic sunken abyss to be torn apart by immense tidal forces and crushed by catastrophic tectonic pressure. The band’s staple use of reverb to create immense, growling subterranean hallways reaches the pinnacle of its mastership, and so does their ability to construct humongously grotesque atmospheres that make the listener feel like they are being devoured by the earth and mummified alive. Tortured screams drenched in feedback and enormous and solemn sounding drum shells create a ritual-like telluric funeral march into the underworld, while slabs of inhumanly crushing and downtuned guitars bore a massive hole into the earth like molten lava melting the crust and sinking downward into the blackest chasm, evoking the sensation of an enormous, planet-sized horrendous burial taking place. Nothing can escape the sheer tonnage and crushing force of this immense sonic beast, and while Nekus are shown to be diligently delving further into the redefinition and delineation of their own personal idea of death metal as a monolithic and cinematic sentence to complete aural entombment, the comparisons to bands like Grave Upheaval, early Temple Nightside, Moss, Anatomia and The Funeral Orchestra, due to the surreal hideousness of the atmospheres and sheer heaviness of the music, will be many and not far from truth.
"Death Apophenia" is slated for a November 15 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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ASPYXIA – „EXIT ; REALITY „
Asphyxia was thrash metal from Verviers, Liège, Belgium formed in 1987 and released 3 demos and one full length album called ‘Exit : Reality’. Asphyxia was Christian Olde Wolbers (Vio Lence , ex Fear Factory) first band he played in. Much sought-after album, eBay prices over 250 euros. Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside). Produced by Andre Gielen (Channel Zero, Enthroned, Celestial Season). Cover artwork by Eric Philippe (Stratovarius, Artillery, Rhapsody of Fire).
ETERNAL DIRGE – „KHAOS MAGICK „
German Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magic is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences
CD and Vinyl: black and silver!
FURBOWL – „THOSE SHREDDED DREAMS „
Re-release of the sold out, legendary debut Those Shreddd Dreams of Sweden’s FURBOWL.
FURBOWL was formed in 1991 when Johan Liiva left Carnage and hooked up with his old buddy Max Thornell on drums (both would form HEARSE in the 90’s). After a few demos FURBOWL recorded their debut album ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ in 1991, the album was produced by Carnage / Carcass guitar player and long-time friend of the band, Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Michael also played some leads on the album. (And not surprisingly Michael asked Johan to join Arch Enemy some years later). This re-issue contains the legendary FURBOWL debut ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ and as bonus eleven tracks the band recorded before and after their debut album. All in all, a true monument for the most underrated Swedish death metal band from the early 90’s! Extensive liner notes from Johan, Max and Michael! ‘Death ‘N Roll before it was invented. Furbowl sure was an unique band, and I urge you all to seek out all of their recordings’ - Daniel Ekeroth, author of ‘Swedish Death Metal’.
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Watch the music video now via Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
“Monumenty” (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist
1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmagaznie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.48.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have unleashed a video for "Machine Gun," originally recorded by New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends, Saxon. The cover song is taken from IGNITOR's new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8noAxDpr0
The track and video features cameos from vocalist Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey and Ross the Boss, as well as Ross the Boss Friedman himself of Manowar and The Dictators.
IGNITOR vocalist
Jason McMaster explains. "I was in Germany playing a festival with Watchtower, where
we were direct support for Metal Church. I met up with Marc and we became
fast friends. It was an obvious idea to me to ask him to guest on a track on
the new IGNITOR record. This great Saxon cover of 'Machine
Gun' was perfect. He kicks so much ass on it, I am super proud of it."
IGNITOR guitarist, Robert Williams, weighs in on the idea to get Ross the Boss, with whom Marc also works. "Jason called Marc and so it only seemed fitting that I reach out to my friend Ross to throw a ripping guitar solo into the mix. Ross was immediately into the idea and just killed it. They both shine on this rendition of "Machine Gun." We have a ton of respect for both of
these guys."
The video concept was created by Marc Lopes himself. Marc has his own digital creative design company called SONATHERIA. It was convenient and hands on for Marc, as he created content for the "Machine Gun" video in his own studio. Basic B-roll footage was shot in Texas, and then sent to Marc by the band to incorporate into the editing.
Jason on the video...." When we finally saw the final edit, we were blown away. Excellent work by Marc at containing the energy for this video. I am stoked to share a song with him and that involvement even goes beyond contribution of his voice. He is one of my favorite singers in metal, and then, his digital video production work truly added to the power of the track".
The U.S. version of Horns and Hammers adds the ripping cover of Saxon’s classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest vocalist Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss, Let Us Prey) and guest guitarist Ross“The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, The Dictators, Ross the Boss). The European version of Horns and Hammers features a live performance of IGNITOR's 2020 track, “Hell Shall Be Your Home.”
"Machine Gun" is available on all streaming outlets, available for download, and the video is a global release on YouTube.
Horns and Hammers is be available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States on www.revoltvinylrecords.com. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.
U.S. residents can order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/product/1039420
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website .
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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Renowned black psych metal band, FURZE, announces the release of its highly anticipated new album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". The album, set for a mind-bending release on 15 November 2024 and available for pre-order now, will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
To coincide with the album announcement, FURZE has released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of its sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
Listen to the track on
Pre-order "Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies": https://d-a-p.org/
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said:
“We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
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Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes its powerful new
video, "GROUND POUNDER," a track from their album "PROVING
GROUNDS DEVASTATION," out now via Wormholedeath.
'Ground Pounder' is a song about an Infantryman Soldier brainwashed by the military establishment to keep marching on no matter what hell they’re faced with. This music video is the first upon release of the album “Proving Grounds Devastation”. This video was directed by both MavErick and Marc Petrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpkdcgCWOw8
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Kyle Yannon (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
www.masspunishment.com
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Check it out at the following link:
"Drenched In Righteous Offal" will be available October 18 on all the usual streaming platforms.
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.”- Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Feral have released one of the most crushing albums in the Swedish death metal vein. And it's not like they're merely imitating others; much thought and effort has been put into writing the songs and perfecting their sound which is also influenced by the US death metal bands such as Autopsy and others. Their juggernaut of an album is streaming in full now and can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S41uCDpvIxA
FERAL - “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of : Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, Grave
Swedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Unleash
the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie
Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be
reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will
leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
Attack of the Zombie Cans(Lyrics)
Blood moon is rising and they're rising from their graves
The cans of death are searching for their preys
You are condemned and they are thirsty for your life
The scent of death is dripping from their eyes.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Stabbing, slicing, eating
20 pounds of human flesh
You're gonna run but you are running to your death
They are ecstatic, made of metal and undead
You cannot kill them, or drink them - you are dead!
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Teratogenesis, his name is Joe
He's gonna run you down into your darkest foe
Lamentation upon your life
You're gonna feel the scent of death until you die
Teratogenesis,
Feel the pain inside your darkest bliss.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
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After the release of the single in digital format, which has reached 5K streams on Spotify, Italian Doomsters EPITAPH present the official lyric video of the song "KINGDOM OF SLUMBER" a manifesto of the dark and epic sound played by the band, and the first track taken from new album "PATH TO OBLIVION". Give it a look at https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk
Created by Tiago Silva on the amazing graphics designed by Dimitri Corradini, it makes us understand that the journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style:
Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists:
Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES will release new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
A lyric video for new single, "Serpents Among Rats," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXeZ215GHM
"It's very hard for me to pick a favorite track of ours because I have to love the track in order for it to make it on one of our albums," explains guitarist Richard Clark. "That said, 'Serpents Among Rats' is exceptionally memorable for me because it embodies all of my favorite elements of metal. It's melodic, heavy, and aggressive; the lyrics are clever, the vocals are delivered beautifully, and the band is crushing. Lyrically, this track is about how the societal elite, particularly politicians, manipulate and fuel division among the people. The lyrics encourage seeing through that behavior and unifying to rise above it."
As for the forthcoming album, Embers of Elysium, Clark goes on to say that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:
1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau.
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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Listen to “Aderlater” here: https://song.link/aderlater
“We wrote the track Aderlater with the full band after J.D. and Stef came up with some chords that went nowhere,” said the band. “We were all listening to a lot of post-punk and new wave and most of us attended concerts by The Cure around the time.”
“If I recall correctly Mitch came up with the intro drum pattern and we changed the 6/8 we had to a 4/4 beat and wrote basically the entire song on the spot. The lead in the chorus came from Tristan from another old composition we never finished. It all fell into place, so to speak.”
“Lyrically the song deals with laying bare uncomfortable and personal feelings for the sake of music. It is, in a way, an ode to insecurity.”
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with more information to be unveiled soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'HENKIEN POLULLA' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-henkien
The band comments:
"Musically the song represents a more straightforward side of the album “Sankarin matka” and it's probably the closest that we get to a traditional second-wave black metal sound on this album. It will also be the track for our first official music video, released later during 2024.
The lyrics continue the storyline that goes on throughout the album. In this part the narrator, after seeing signs in flames, strives to get closer to the Spirits he worships. The track has been a solid choice in our live setlist since its completion."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Listen to the first single 'Paluu liekkeihin' https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
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Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, has joined forces with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of "ASHES LIKE ANVILS," the second single from forthcoming album, HEMASANCTUM. Click to stream below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/the-mosaic-window-ash-like-anvils/
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
"Hemasanctum sprawls and ponders along its path, examining shared trials and tribulations obscured behind cryptic language and annihilating blast beats. Memorable melodic lines are a major focus, but so is shifting pacing that cycles through pure black metal aggression and cathartic slowdowns."- Invisible Oranges
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
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This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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Death metal outfit VOMIT FORTH has delivered their punishing new album, TERRIFIED OF GOD. Following up on the success of their 2022 release Seething Malevolence , the band’s latest full-length pushes the boundaries of extreme metal, offering twelve tracks of unrelenting intensity and atmospheric dread.
A willingness to explore and incorporate influences from across a wide sonic landscape has always set VOMIT FORTH apart from their metal peers, and TERRIFIED OF GOD is here to solidify the band as a mainstay act in the metal community. The band’s live show is just as punishing as the record, and with an upcoming tour supporting The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus, more audiences will witness Vomit Forth’s violent attack.
Stream the new album here: https://vomitforth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Genre : Barbagia Dark Folk
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music |
Release date : October 31st 2024
If north Europe has Wardruna, Heilung and Forndom, Italy has ILIENSES. This could not be possible but from Sardinia, the island of the ancient Nuragic civilizations, whose traditions and languages still live nowdays.
Keep in mind what follows: although the style it's ritualistic and Folk-driven, such as the one developed in North Europe which often makes of the "Nordic" matrix the only possible one, ILIENSES do not make any syncretism. The language, sounds, traditional instruments, themes and inspirations sticks only to Sardinian lands, history and culture, especially the one of Barbagia - the vast mountainous region in the inner Sardinia.
ILIENSES Dark Folk music it's ritualistic, thickly atmospheric and deeply evocative of Barbagia's mysteries and spirits. The band plays with self-constructed traditional instruments, sings in Sardinian language and makes use of A Tenore chants, a Sardinian autochthon kind of throat singing. Lyrics are strictly in Sardian autochthon language, and speaks about poetry, legends, facts and stories of Sardinian popular culture, an ancient culture which is still alive nowdays thanks to the oral transmission and the islander kind of society.
A few words about Jae, from ILIENSES:
"Lost in the undefined time and space of visions that manifest themselves in their primal sacredness, we felt the importance of searching for our roots. In particular, we tried to understand how the forms that make us up also make up earth, water, fire and stars and how they reach us through an audible and silent language. We recognize their vibrations but not their location in our mind, and hence the need to find the key, the "Jae" of the mystery that opens hidden portals.
Stones, woods, tombs, Domus, wells and Nuraghe, our primordial homes, are all thousands of years old living matter and are the places where we started chasing the thread of time, attached to both life and death. At the other end of the thread, we found esoteric figures, some appealing and some ominous, who hold with the same thread the extremes of everything, the beginning and the end of every being and every form, of men and even of time itself."
Sale Points:
Barbagia Dark Folk - Sardinian ritualistic Folk music, stylistically close to Wardruna and Heilung;
Played with self-constructed traditional instruments;
Lyrics in Sardinian autochthon language;
Ritualistic, evocative and atmospheric soundtrack-alike music;
ILIENSES it's not just music, but also CULTURE.
The band often plays in sites of archaeological value, such as the "Tombe Dei Giganti" and "Nuraghi", ancient structures of Nuragic populations.
Tracklist:
1) Jae
2) Tzonca
3) Eròes
4) Hampsicora
5) Ili Lur In Nurac Sessar
6) Animas
7) Arbèschet
ILIENSES are:
Mauro Medde & Natascia Talloru
Recording, mixing and mastering by Mauro Medde (ILI Music Studios) Photography: Gianfranco Delussu
Artwork: Arturo Grieco & Natascia Talloru
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After the first single, the title-track "The Kingdoom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo
ENDLESS DARK reveal a second cut from their debut album, "Alone in Paradise": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ies4WMOUXw
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
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ONE WITH THE RIVERBED – “SUCCUMB”
Label: Dusktone
Release Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black/Post Metal
For fans of: Gloson | Ghost Bath | Harakiri For The Sky | An Autumn For Crippled Children
Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, One With The Riverbed are a band whose music draws upon the essential, elemental forces of life itself. Vibrant, pulsing, agonized and exhilarating it reaches into the very core of those who find themselves engulfed by its gargantuan onslaught, broken open by its emotional power and exposed to its harsh truths and unflinching, penetrative gaze. Corrosive black metal crashes against the monolithic shores of a vast post-metal landscape, the tumbling riffs and ethereal melodies entwine forming something staggering and too colossal to comprehend and yet shot through with intensely intimate emotion – a glorious paradox of scale that has never been more effective than on the band’s imminent second full length album, Succumb.
Beginning with current single, the grand, portentous ‘Infested’, Succumb, gathers you up in its arms and carries you into its rampaging tumult of sound. Within the irresistible torrent you are sometimes gasping for breath, riding the crest of foaming, roaring waves and sometimes absorbed into the shadows and aquamarine twilight beneath the surface, skimming across the silent stones of a secret, submerged world. It’s a thrilling, bewildering, excoriating journey through an array of internal landscapes, dreamscapes and soundscapes. Within the world of ‘Dominion’ heartbreaking beauty emerges tentatively from the raging darkness, stays long enough to bewitch and enchant, then slips away again as suddenly as it arrived, utterly consumed, leaving the listener bereft – the sense of loss tangible. When ‘Purified’ casts you into the still shallows of ‘Adaptation’ you can float upon its reflective, echoing notes gazing at a sky obscured by tears, while vocals ripped apart with desolate emotion flay the layers of experience from your broken flesh. The potency of this collection of songs lies in its sheer emotive force that speaks in a voice both god-like and child-like to the universal hopes and fears within us all; the love, grief, shame and spirit that combine and coalesce in our veins.
From their beginnings amongst the forests and wetlands of their Kalamazoo home in 2017, One With The Riverbed always knew that they wanted to push the boundaries of the post-metal genre, to expand the palette of sounds that were the staple diet of other bands. The searing emotions that raged within their creative spirit demanded dissonance, cried out for soul-scarring textures and the unbridled harshness that black metal could supply…and with Succumb they have reached the overwhelming apogee of that creative vision. Succumb will be unleashed by Dusktone on October 25th – prepare for blinding revelation, shocking transformation and total disintegration…
Line-up:
John Scott – Guitar
Bryan Neterer – Guitar
Lisa Bridenstine – Bass
Jimmy Welty – Drums
Jared Koons – Vocals
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https://onewiththeriverbed.com/
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Century
Media Records are pleased to announce the start of the upcoming SECOND
CHAPTER of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary
and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, who
were fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal
producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.).
Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
And in order to showcase the impressing remastering as well as bonus remix treatment given to some of the material, you can now also check out the EDGE OF SANITY digital singles “Darkday (Remaster 2024)” as well as “Darkday (Remix 2024)” , taken from the 2CD and Digital Album format from the upcoming “The Spectral Sorrows” re-issue, on all DSP’s as well as in visualizers:
"Darkday (Remaster 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E79fNEmhBI
"Darkday (Remix 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj87xI05nL0
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery.
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: January 18th 2025
Rottweiler Records have proudly announced a new addition to their ever growing roster of diverse extreme metal. Southern California based modern thrash force, Death Protocol are the latest addition to the Rottweiler ranks and they are aiming to release their first album, Demonic Onslaught, this summer. However, before they set to work with producer Adam Castro of Classic Disaster on that neck-breaking enterprise, the band, formed by vocalist/lyricist David Priest and guitarist David Estrada, will be unleashing a new single - 'Times Change Truth Does Not'. Armed with massive crunching riffs, ironclad power, killer choruses, infectious hooks and some superb lead guitar work from recent recruit Nicholas Pelamati, 'Times Change Truth Does Not' is an absolute wrecking ball of thrash metal domination!
The song will be aired first, exclusively, on The Metal Priest Show on The Metal Onslaught radio show this Saturday, January 18th from 9PM PST and then go live on the Death Protocol bandcamp page.
Embrace the full force of 'Times Change Truth Does Not' and be ready for the Demonic Onslaught this summer!
Current Line up:
David Priest - Vocals
David Estrada - Guitars
Nicholas Pelamati - Lead Guitars
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DeathProtocol
Long-running and critically acclaimed melodic/progressive death metal project, DESSIDERIUM, enters a new chapter with their forthcoming release for Willowtip Records, its first for the label. New album Keys to the Palace will be released on CD, double-vinyl gatefold LP, and digital formats on March 17.
The album's first single, "DOVER HENDRIX," is streaming now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHaHZN1NHkU. The song is also available on all the usual digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Sole member and founder, Alex Haddad, shared his thoughts about Keys to the Palace: "This album was ten plus years in the making. A lot of the material here actually precedes that of the two previous releases. Completing this record means giving closure to this era of Dessiderium that has spanned across my twenties, and I see it as a well suited final chapter to this period. The two previous albums, Shadow Burn and Aria, provided no happy ending. They were both about defeat in their own way. Keys to the Palace reaches for triumph. This is an album about time travel that explores the polarity between past and future, innocence and disillusion, faith and despair, and adolescence and adulthood."
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/keys-willowtip
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Track Listing:
1. In The Midst Of May
2. Dover Hendrix
3. Pollen For The Bees
4. A Dream That Wants Me Dead
5. Magenta
6. Keys To The Palace
Credits:
All music and words written by Alex Haddad.
Produced by Alex Haddad.
Guitars, bass, vocals, keyboard, and orchestrations/synthesizers by Alex Haddad.
Drum programming by Brody Smith.
Piano solos on "Dover Hendrix" and "Pollen For The Bees" performed by Thomas Leroy Meier.
Mixed and mastered by Mendel Bij De Leij.
Artwork by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
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In "Emptiness," the band takes a brutal yet introspective dive into the emotional void, tackling themes of isolation, despair, and the deep human longing for connection. With a raw and aggressive sound that pushes the limits of thrash and death metal, the track exposes the psychological burden of searching for meaning when faced with life's stark emptiness.
The band stated: "Hollowness welcomed inside. This emptiness swallowed by. Fulfilling that emptiness. To find myself in you...This is the solution. This is the Way Out. Emptiness is the second video from our album, which will be released on April 17th. A song about emptiness, being lost, giving up, and finding a way out."
The music video for "Emptiness" was filmed and edited by András Székely, while the album Where Death Hunts was recorded, mixed, and mastered by István Simon at No Silence Studio in Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates from ATROX TRAUMA as they continue to dominate the metal scene with their unrelenting sound.
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008 in Hungary. Their goal, according to the music genre, was clear from the beginning: thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EPs during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019, and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge listener experience with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos provide visual support for the fan-approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in many countries, performing in tours and festivals, and recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
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Stream it now at: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/track/internal-threat-feat-terminal-nation
A crushing slab of death metal, Trials of Failure, Open Kasket's debut full-length album, will be released February 7 on digital and cassette formats via Barbaric Brutality Records.
Pre-order: https://openkasket.bandcamp.com/album/trials-of-failure
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
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GRAVESLAVE, a ferocious entity in
the Midwest metal scene since their formation in 2014, has built a reputation
for their relentless speed, intricate songwriting, and visually striking music
videos. Their powerful performances have captivated audiences from their early
days, with a catalog that continues to evolve. Notable for their intense live
shows, they’ve shared the stage with top-tier acts such as Origin, Rings of
Saturn, Abigail Williams, and Unearth, and embarked on successful tours across
the U.S. and Europe. Their 2018 EU tour with Origin and Rings of Saturn helped
cement their reputation in the global metal scene, and their 2021 album *No
Center* was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its bold, complex
approach. The band’s sound blends blackened, progressive death metal with technical precision, a fusion that’s gained recognition in outlets like *No Clean Singing*, *Decibel Magazine*, and *New Noise Magazine*. In 2024, Graveslave released the first of two companion EPs, *RELINQUISH, LIFE*, accompanied by the intense single "STRETCHED UNTIL WE BLEED," which was lauded for its chaotic energy and remarkable technical execution. With each release, Graveslave continues to refine and expand their signature sound, pushing boundaries while staying true to their aggressive roots.
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The third single is Rihanna cover 'Unfaithful' and this track also features Karisma on vocals.
Watch Unfaithful video: https://youtu.be/gdX5VsLCrVM
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”I've always loved making cover songs and especially when you do a metal cover of a pop song. I heard this song when I was younger and the melody got stuck in my head. This song is very suitable as a melodeath cover and I got the vision for it pretty quickly. We also got a very talented singer Sonja Lindberg to do a feature for this track. I met her while filming The Voice Of Finland program. She did an excellent job and I really like her unique sound a lot.”
Listen to 'Unfaithful'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-unfaithfulTrack list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
• Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
• Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
Listen to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming : https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Listen to the second single 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino - Drums
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Death-thrash
metal rising force FINAL SIEGE is thrilled to unveil the lyric
video for their ferocious single "PRIMORDIAL COMBAT". Taken
from the band's album NUCLEAR DOOM STATE (out via
Wormholedeath), this track delivers a visceral gut punch of raw power,
primal energy, and unrelenting aggression."Primordial Combat" is a brutal, aggressive track that channels raw and primal emotions. It captures the savage spirit of ancient survival while rebelling against modern systems of control. Prepare for an intense dive into the dark side of human instinct.
Formed in 2018, Final Siege began as a spark of creative energy when Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy shared their musical vision over beers in New York City. Following the release of their debut album March to Your Grave in 2021 and lineup evolutions, the band forged their current powerhouse roster in 2023:
Gil Anthony Vives – Lead Vocals/Guitar
Rob Maldonado – Guitar
George Garcia – Bass
Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad – Drums
Known for their unflinching themes of rebellion, war, and the toll of modern chaos, Final Siege has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, proving their place in the metal arena.
This full-length album is a sonic apocalypse, blending Death, Thrash, and Groove metal to create a relentless, headbanging experience. Primordial Combat is just one example of the rage-fueled energy fans can expect from the record.
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PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns comments on the song:
“Lyrically, 'Crowned in Corpses' forces an acknowledgment of the bloodlust and brutality that drive wars of conquest. The opening command to “spill the blood of your enemies” is presented without justification, setting the tone for a song that makes no attempt to explain or rationalize the violence it depicts. This deliberate absence underscores the role of media and political narratives in making such conflicts more palatable. Wars of conquest spread unimaginable misery, and no matter the pretext, the conqueror wears a crown paid for with the blood and suffering of others."
The premiere for "Crowned in Corpses" comes via Decibel Magazine. Stream the video now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/16/video-premiere-pathogenic-crowned-in-corpses/
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 - DRKMTTR - Nashville, TN
3/2 - Culture Shock - Atlanta, GA
3/3 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
3/4 - Chapel of Bones - Raleigh, NC
3/5 - The Metro - Baltimore, MD
3/6 - The Nail - Ardmore, PA
3/7 - The Woodshop - Brooklyn, NY
3/8 - The Middle East, Upstairs - Boston, MA
Crowned
in Corpses marks the band's first full-length release in over half a
decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech
death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.The album was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
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Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
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You probably won't see a lot of labels starting the year off with one of their most inaccessible releases, but that's how we roll. The debut album of Hierarchies, from members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below, will make your head spin. It's 'ultra dissonant' death metal as Angry Metal Guy writer put it in his review. And it's really good too if you're into this kind of thing. Now that it's streaming in full, it's time for you all to get a free lobotomy session.
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
Rider Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Members of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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US vomit grinders MEPHITIC CORPSE are set to unleash their debut full-length album, SICKNESS ATTRACTS SICKNESS. The album offers 11 tracks of violently brutal grindcore not for the weak of heart!
Sickness Attracts Sickness will be out on Saturday, February 1 on digital and physical formats. Extremely Rotten Productions will release the album to European audiences with Headsplit Records (vinyl, CD and cassette) and 625 Thrashcore (vinyl and CD) releasing the album in the US.
Track
listing:1) Obsessive Compulsive Dismemberment
2) Blistering Red Corpse Under Max Thermostat
3) Grisly Vomit on Self
4) Screwgun my Spleen
5) Intrusive Thoughts Lead to Impatient Butchering
6) Heart in Tinfoil
7) Teething on Clots
8) Painless
9) Rectal Bugs
10) Digested from Both Ends
11) Gutpuked Maggot Treatment
The band is set to hit the road next month alongside extreme death metal outfit UNDERGANG as part of the North American Regurgitation tour. Dates are as follows:
2/7 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla
2/8 - Dallas, TX @ Double Wide
2/9 - Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar
2/10 - St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
2/12 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
2/13 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison
2/14 - Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
2/15 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
MEPHITIC CORPSE is from San Luis Obispo, California, and have played brutal grindcore since 2018. The band's demo tape Immense Thickening Vomit was released by Extremely Rotten Productions (Europe) and Headsplit Records (USA) and was spread worldwide with several pressings from both labels. A CD version was also released by Terrible Mutilation Records (Australia).
MEPHITIC CORPSE plays a fast and thick style of death metal that draws on the early roots of grind and brutal death metal bands, such as IMMORTAL FATE, GUTTED PULP and Mexican DISGORGE. They have played across the US, Canada and several shows in Europe, amongst them both editions of the Unearthed Morbidity Festival in Copenhagen and will be playing Maryland Death Fest and two US tours in early 2025 in support of Sickness Attracts Sickness. to be released by Extremely Rotten Productions, Headsplit Records and 625 Thrash in early February 2025.
Sickness Attracts Sickness was recorded and mixed by Ethan Camp at Ethan’s Work between August and September 2023 and mastered by Dan Lowndes and Sound Resonance Studio.
Guest vocals on “Heart in Tinfoil” by David Mikkelsen (UNDERGANG / SEQUESTRUM).
Album cover art by the band’s own Matt Rose.
Stream MEPHITIC CORPSE on Spotify and Apple Music.
MEPHITIC CORPSE are:
Eric - Drums
Matt – Guitar / puke
Michael – Bass
Parker – Gag reflux
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https://mephiticcorpse.bandcamp.com/album/immense-thickening-vomit
Rising
Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION just released
their debut EP "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" through Pest
Records! The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the
Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his
fight for the independence of Wallachia."Under the Sign of Vlad
Țepeș" is available for streaming and order here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epeWhat to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
Line-up: David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
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Troy (NY) - A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, THE BEGINNING OF THE END, March 28 on digital format!
Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.
The first single from The Beginning of the End, "A Frail Demise," was released in December and is available at https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/a-frail-demise-2
Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).
Pre-order The
Beginning of the End:Track Listing:
1. Bleed Through This Life
2. Skies Turn To Graves
3. Fleshspoil
4. Walking Dead
5. A Frail Demise
6. Born Into Despair
Credits:
Guitar solo and additional chaos on “Bleed Through This Life” by Kyle Chapman of Aethereus and Blighted Eye.
Guitar solo on “Walking Dead” by Petr Oplatka of Illucinus.
Lap steel guitar on “Bleed Through This Life” and “Skies Turn To Graves” by John Judkins of Rwake.
Drum tracking engineered by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post.
Guitar and vocal tracking engineered by Van Dyne/Andrews.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Brett Portzer.
Music and arrangements by Andrews/Van Dyne. Lyrics by Andrews.
Cover art: “L’Umana Fragilità” by Salvator Rosa (1656)
Line-up:
Mike Van Dyne - Drums
Jeff Andrews - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Saltzman - Bass
https://fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end
Singer-guitarist Karita
Kivioja explains the background of the song:"The song was inspired by the Finnish Civil War events on 1918. We visited the memorial of the Dragsvik prison camp in Tammisaari during our summer holiday in 2018 and I stayed to read the names of the dead prisoners, the children, in the largest mass grave in Finland. The grave was the final resting place of 3 100 prisoners who had died of starvation and epidemics, near the barracks area. One story was particularly poignant: a 17-year-old boy from Ostrobothnia, whose parents came all the way to Tammisaari to bring him food, but the guards would not let the prisoners who had lost the war feed their children, so the boy died in a concentration camp. And these names are on the memorial in plain sight. The Civil War tore this country to shreds and made ordinary Finns into victims as well as torturers and murderers.
This stopped, shocked and disgusted. The lyrics of the song were born from stories passed down through the family and the shock of prison camp hell. Also mixed into the lyrics were experiences of the hell inside the head and the hell in modern society called homes. Acts of the sick human mind against others, both because of the prevailing environment and because of mental breakdown."
The song, which had been ready for some time now, took on a whole new meaning in the spring of 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine: "As a teenager in the 90s, I never thought I would see two European countries at war with each other. Less than 1000 km away, all the horrors of war are suddenly happening all over again. Horrors that should have been consigned to history" Karita continues.
In late 2023, the band entered the SN-audio studio in Jyväskylä, Finland to record the song. The lyrics and vocal style went through quite a mill in the studio, including the appearance of Putin's face in front of Karita's face in the vocal booth. When the singer felt like the embodiment of the spirit of Rocky Balboa when she screamed, we started to get close to the final sound.
The music video was shot with Jaakko Manninen on December 22nd 2023. As is typical of this production, the video which uses only natural light, was perfect for shooting on the darkest day of the year. The video's director and cinematographer Jaakko Manninen found this to be the perfect choice, as there was simply no time to waste. The final production took almost a year, but now the song is available for everyone to listen to!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kamala-sotasisalla
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/m2bNLe-PdBw
https://www.kamalaband.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/kamalaband
We’re very proud to celebrate the re-emergence of Spain's black metal contortion DÉLIRANT from the depths of subconsciousness, the return of which reanimates a crawling ascent of mind and soul destruction through the medium of auditory disfigurement. Shrouded in dissonance and swathed in nightmares, the band’s long awaited new album "THOUGHTEATER" is a sonic dissection of the abyss conceived by long running black metal recluse D.B. (also of Negativa and Hässlig), which will see the light via Sentient Ruin in mid-February 2025.
In the meantime Délirant’s new auditory hallucination has been teased by respected underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the track "Thoughteater IV" have remarked how the work is "a vortex of chaos that clamors for attention and consumes it" and is a "a carefully planned route toward insanity" - you can check out the track and future https://www.invisibleoranges.com/delirant-thoughteater/
This
sophomore full-length offering is a surreal descent into the darkest
corners of
the subconscious, the hypnagogic state, lucid dreaming, and deviant
states of
perception, achieved through the unorthodox but regal medium of
twisting,
dissonant black metal. Of the same abominable and shapeshifting breed
as that
wielded and perfected by acts
like Blut Aus Nord, Akhlys, Deathspell Omega, Abigor And Mispyrming to
harness superior realms of imaginative destruction and auditory
deception, and
which has redefined metal music in this peculiar form as an
unparalleled vector
for all-devouring musical surrealism. The obsession of becoming one
with the
void is the zenith of the work, its median and most abyssic turning
point after
the initial descent.Once the absolute depth of interior horror has been reached, the second half of the album unfolds embodied as a cathartic pilgrimage to seek the light through darkness, overcoming fear and doubt, anxiety and panic. In the grand masterplan of the album's deeply intimate and self-explorative nature, light and hope are contemplated, but absolutely crushing and abysmal realms of darkness and suffering must be endured before this re-emergence can be achieved, rendering "Thoughteater" essentially a personal expiation through the penitence of absolute torment.
"Thoughteater" is slated for a February 14 2025 release worldwide on LP, CD, MC, digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/dlirant-thoughteater
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/delirant
TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY – LABEL SAMPLER
Hello! I
wish you all and your loved ones a happy new year! As it's become a practice
for us since a few years now, we've kicked off the new year with the latest
label sampler which is free-for-download, having all-new songs that
weren't a part of any previous samplers. They're mostly from the upcoming
releases that you can expect from us in 2025.
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.
Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:
1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:
Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
The sampler songs reflect our diverse roster, highlighting what's good from different styles. I hope you find some bands that are to your liking and it gives you something to look forward to.
Proceeds go towards our ever-growing animal sanctuary (aka Transcending Obscurity operating place, both our home and warehouse) with close to 40 rescued stray cats and dogs.
Please find it over here - https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/2025-label-sampler
Artwork
is by CVSPE, who was kind enough to also create beautiful sleeve designs.
And we've taken this creative freedom to offer coloured merch options where
possible.Label sampler featuring all-new songs from current/upcoming releases
With yet another remarkable year behind us and at the onset of starting a new one, Transcending Obscurity continues to throw spotlight on bands that are forward-thinking and those creating high quality music regardless of the style. As the ever-growing roster develops, several subgenres are getting prominence in the company of other like-minded bands, which not only solidifies those styles but also adds to the overall diversity on the label. And once again the label sampler showcases a mix of new as well as known which people have come to expect from us at this point, and that can only be a good thing for the music with more bands, even obscure ones, getting a chance and an international platform.
As always, the label sampler remains for name-your-own-price with the proceeds going towards maintaining the animal sanctuary that Transcending Obscurity is a part of and operates from, having now taken in close to 40 stray cats and dogs.
Artwork by CVSPE
Track listing
1. Floating (Sweden) - I Reached The Mew (Death Metal/Post Punk)
2. Byonoisegenerator (Russia) - Eb(D#) (Jazzgrind)
3. Veilburner (US) - That Which Crypts Howls Grandeur (Avant-garde Death/Black Metal)
4. Serpent Corpse (Canada) - Iron Corpse (Death Metal)
5. Dead Chasm (Italy) - Spectral Tyranny (Death/Doom Metal)
6. Viande (France) - L'homme Brasier (Death Metal)
7. Thorn (US) - Quartersawn Remains (Death Metal)
8. Retching (US) - Shower Curtain Silhouette (Death Metal)
9. Eschaton (US) - Blood of the People (Technical Death Metal)
10. Unaligned (US) - Essence Erased (Technical Blackened Death Metal)
11. Fleshbore (US) - The Ancient Knowledge (Technical Death Metal)
12. Enragement (Finland) - Insectiferous Abomination (Brutal Death Metal)
13. Haxprocess (US) - The Confines of the Flesh (Progressive Death Metal)
14. Xenosis (US) - Altar of the Hound (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Imperialist (US) - Starstorm (Black Metal)
16. Skaphos (France) - Abyssal Tower (Death/Black Metal)
17. Obscureviolence (Russia) - Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty (Death/Black Metal)
18. Shrine of Denial (Turkey) - Climbing Through Nothingness (Death/Black Metal)
19. Crown of Madness (Canada) - Ashes of Mine (Dissonant Death Metal)
20. Mors Verum (Canada) - Bloodied Teeth (Dissonant Death Metal)
21. Hexrot (US) - Heavenward (Avant-Garde Death Metal)
22. Perishing (Costa Rica) - Castle of the Leached Body (Death/Doom Metal)
23. Dwelling Below (US) - Wearisome Guardians (Death/Doom Metal)
24. Felgrave (Norway) - Pale Flowers Under an Empty Sky (Avantgarde Death/Black/Doom Metal)
25. Misanthropæ (US) - Enshrined (Dissonant Death Metal)
26. Pillar of Light (US) - Certain End (Sludge/Doom/Post-Metal)
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan's Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist KOSUKE HASHIDA. OUTRAGE is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outrage presents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
Tracklisting:1. Killed 'Em All
2. Strangulation
3. Legitimate Murder
4. The Commandments
5. Hopeless
6. The Atonement
7. Seek & Kill
8. Corruption Of Faith
9. Hate Symbiosis
10. Knockoff
11. Hungry Again
https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
TOMBS OF DISGUST, the Brutal Death Metal band from Ontario, Canada, is set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, 'SHADOW OF WAR' on April 25th, 2025. Tombs of Disgust’s music is an infectious exploration that is both punishing and unrelenting heaviness. Shadow of War represents a chapter in the dark narrative of self awareness and constant war within, while the band crushingly blends brutal riffs and chaotic intensity.
About
Tombs of Disgust:Tombs of Disgust began in 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario by vocalist Josh Willms and Richard Mitchell, two longtime friends and collaborators who had come together to express brutal music during the pandemic. The entity that Tombs of Disgust formed became an outlet to process the isolation and unparalleled turmoil that needed to be unleashed, and quickly became the vehicle for this savagery which was joined by Kieran, Sahil, and Dustin to annihilate with blistering riffs.
Statement from Kieran McGrath about their single, The Looming Storm:
"The Looming Storm" is a powerful and intense exploration of inner conflict. This sense of impending dread reflects the internal struggle of dealing with trauma that may not be easily recognized or understood by others. The aggressive nature of the song likely amplifies the raw emotion and frustration that comes with confronting these difficult, often suppressed feelings. The aggressive riffs are used not just as musical elements, but as a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of internal turmoil mirroring the chaos of trying to navigate a storm that seems impossible to escape.
Tombs of Disgust is:
Josh Willms - Vocals
Kieran McGrath - Guitar
Richard Mitchell - Guitar
Sahil Suleman - Bass
Dustin Sargent – Drums
Video Link: Tombs of Disgust - The Looming Storm (Guitar Playthrough):
https://linktr.ee/TombsofDisgust
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
For fans of: Slayer | Agnostic Front | Cro-Mags | Exodus
Somewhere between Leeds and the end of the universe there’s a gas masked warrior bedecked in spikes and bullets. Beneath a burning sky he’s facing down a legion of undead scum, skeletons infused with some kind of toxic nuclear power, armed with every damn thing they can find – from guns to sticks, barbed wire to billhooks – and for some reason they think they stand a chance. The warrior checks his double barrelled laser and death belching sidearms, adjusts the gas mask and pushes the wireless earphones deep into his ear canals. He checks the ancient, rusted music player that’s never let him down…hits play and starts killing. And to the sound of hardcore, thrash metal, speed and violence the undead start to die all over again…
Leeds based kings of crossover, Sidewinder, are back with a new four track EP that’s primed and ready to tear you limb from limb. ‘Only four songs’ you might be thinking…well, you won’t be thinking that when Sidewinder have finished with you! March Of The Eternal Heretic packs more aggression and intensity than most bands manage over the course of four albums. If it was any longer this thing would probably kill you… Opening with single, ‘Two Zero One’ you’re hit hard by Slayerized riffing that takes you back to when the skies rained blood and everyone lived south of heaven. Add to that the muscle and defiance of Agnostic Front and a dangerous, pit hungry attitude and you’ve got the perfect recipe for destruction. The title track comes next, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Barling of Inhuman Nature, all pummelling drums and guitar leads howling and diving, razor wire vocals and the adrenaline counter in the red zone. The breathless ‘From Beneath They Shall Rise’ follows, on your tail like a rabid dog before mixing in some mid-tempo punches and a cool clanking bass tone. Applying the final knockout blow ‘Ashes Of Eternity’ is the kind of song that makes everywhere a pit. This bruising, battling anthem is simply glorious in its blood-spitting rebellion and dissent. However, for all the sonic violence that seethes throughout March Of The Eternal Heretic, don’t go thinking these songs are just interchangeable bursts of angry noise. They are sweetly structured, individual, characterful tracks, purposeful and unflinching in delivery – they just all happen to hit like a ten ton truck with its pedal to the metal.
Engineered and mastered by James Atkinson (Angel Witch, Carcass, Wytch Hazel etc) March Of The Eternal Heretic sounds virulent and venomous, walking deftly along the edge of chaos – and the amazing artwork of renowned tattooist Gareth Hares, who also supplied the visuals for Sidewinder’s 2023 release War Tapes Vol. 1, perfectly completes this explosive package. Single ‘Two Zero One’ is out on January 31st and the full March Of The Eternal Heretic EP drops on February 7th. Be ready for this one, because Sidewinder are taking no prisoners!
Line-up:
Damo - Vocals
Ginner - Guitars
Jonesy - Guitars
Finch - Bass
Gaz - Drums
NEWS 12.1.2025
Los
Angeles (CA) - Doom/Thrash trio THE CIMMERIAN set a
crushing tone for the new year with today's release of AN AGE
UNDREAMED OF..., the band's first full-length album! This rogue
set conjures images of high adventure and mayhem with an aggressive mix of
sludgy-based rumblings, caustic fuzz-filled riffs, and sonorous war drumming
that recalls High on Fire, among others.
Stream
the album and purchase the CD from the band's own Hyborian Rage Records at https://thecimmerian.bandcamp.com/album/an-age-undreamed-of-2
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:
1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!
Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
The 12" colored vinyl LP version is available from Black Voodoo Records.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track
Listing:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Now, with their highly anticipated new album slated for release in the second
half of 2025, Irreverence is poised to make waves and claim their rightful
place at the forefront of the metal world. Stay tuned—this is a force you won’t
want to miss!Irreverence: The Story of a Thrash/ Death Metal Band
Irreverence was born in 1995 when Ricky Paioro (guitar and vocalist) and Davide Firinu (drums) decided to start a band. By 1997, they had their full lineup with Giuliano Strozzi on bass and Luca Petrazzuolo on lead guitar. They recorded their first demo in 1998, followed by another in 1999, and began making their mark in the metal world.
In 2000, the band signed their first record deal with Stonehenge Records and released their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts. Things were going well, but in early 2002, both Giuliano and Luca left the band. Ricky and Davide didn’t give up and brought in new members: Stefano Bertolotti on lead guitar and Mauro Passiatore on bass.
The band then recorded a mini-CD called Target: Hate at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin, working with producer Harris Johns. Released in 2003, it was a big step forward for the group. Later that year, Stefano left the band, and their friend Luca Colombo joined as the new guitarist.
In 2005, Irreverence recorded their third album, War Was Won. They signed a deal with On Dead Sound Records, but soon decided to release their music on their own. In 2006, they put out a “best-of” album called Into Battle Since 1995, which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. In 2007, they contributed a cover of Tankard’s Beermuda to a tribute album, showing their respect for other metal legends.
Now, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album in the second half of 2025, Irreverence is set to rise to new heights and cement their position as leaders in the global metal scene. Stay tuned—this is a band you simply cannot afford to miss!
Irreverence: A Thrash / Death Metal Odyssey
Formed in 1995 by guitarist/vocalist Riccardo Paioro and drummer Davide Firinu, Irreverence emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Italian metal underground. After solidifying their lineup in 1997 with Giuliano Strozzi (bass) and Luca Petrazzuolo (lead guitar), the band quickly made waves with two early demos, setting the stage for their impactful debut.
Their first record deal came in 2000, leading to the release of their debut album, Totally Negative Thoughts, via Stonehenge Records. Despite lineup changes in the early 2000s, the band persevered, bringing in new members Stefano Bertolotti (lead guitar) and Mauro Passiatore (bass), and releasing the critically acclaimed mini-CD Target: Hate in 2003, recorded at Spiderhouse Studios in Berlin under producer Harris Johns.
Subsequent years saw Irreverence continue to evolve musically and professionally. They self-released a “best-of” album, Into Battle Since 1995 (2006), which sold over 1,500 copies worldwide. By 2009, they had signed with Noisehead Records and unveiled Upon These Ashes (2010), featuring a guest appearance by Tom Angelripper of Sodom. This period marked extensive touring, including high-profile festival appearances and international recognition.
In 2014, Irreverence partnered with Nadir Music to release Shreds of Humanity. The album was followed by a European tour and a 20th-anniversary celebration in Milan, which was immortalized in their live album, Raise Chaos – Live in Milan (2016). Their next album, Still Burns (2018), showcased a matured and refined sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic film La Haine.
Through decades of lineup changes, Irreverence’s commitment to delivering authentic thrash metal has remained unshakable. Their most recent work, the EP Scapegoat (2021), proved they are as relentless as ever, blending new material with revitalized classics.
Current Line up
Riccardo Paioro – Guitar / Vocals
Davide Firinu – Drums
Marco Colombo – Guitar
Andrea Sangalli – Bass
As they prepare to unleash their next chapter, Irreverence embodies the resilience, passion, and artistry that define the very essence of metal. Welcome to Brutal Records, Irreverence—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Follow us for updates on their upcoming album, tour announcements, and more. This is only the beginning of something extraordinary!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.irreverence.it
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, have partnered with Toilet ov Hell for the premiere of "TAKING THE SHAPE OF INFINITY," the second single from forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN. Click the following link to stream it!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-relics-of-humanity-taking-the-shape-of-infinity/
Willowtip Records will release Absolute Dismal Domain on January 31.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/relicsofhumanity/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence and the like…
Tracklist:
01 Familiar Skies
02 Unwind Our Story
03 Sleepless Dreams
04 Breaking Free
05 The Calling
06 Beyond Reality
07 The Spark
08 Enchantment
09 The Moment
10 One With The Stars
11 Rhapsody Of Life
Line-Up
Vocals: Valerie De Kempe
Guitars: Tijmen Matthys
Violin: Jakob Declercq
Keys: Robbe Adriaens
Bass: Ewoud Dekoninck
Drums: Wout Debacker
The idea for Worlds Beyond came about in the summer of 2016, when guitarist Tijmen started writing songs that needed to be both powerful and melodic. Six months later, the first rehearsal took place in Ghent, Belgium, with singer Valerie, drummer Catoo, bassist Ewoud and keyboardist Robbe.
After several months of rehearsals and a try-out show, the band sought additional members. With violinist Jakob and new drummer Wout, the lineup was complete. The rehearsal space moved from Ghent to the Bandcave in Tielt, an event venue owned by drummer Wout.
Three demo singles were recorded in late 2017 (Fallen Star, Am I Lost, Ice King), after which Worlds Beyond was able to play several gigs in 2018. Social media presence was built up, and the band continued to work on new songs.
Two years after the band formed, there were enough songs to fill an album. So Worlds Beyond began production on their debut album, “Symphony of Dawn.” Quite an undertaking for an independent DIY band, but one that the members tackled with enthusiasm.
Recordings took place in the fall of 2019 at various locations. The original music was taken to the next level with new harmonies in guitar, violin & vocals, as well as special effects and a digital symphonic orchestra.
To keep the production affordable while guaranteeing a professional result, a crowdfunding campaign was launched, with overwhelming success: Worlds Beyond collected more than 150% of the originally targeted 2000 euros.
Not letting the corona crisis in 2020 get them down, the band used these months online to prepare a full release campaign in-house, including 4 music videos. Single releases started in the fall of 2020, with the release of their debut album Symphony of Dawn on December 12.
Although the preparation, recording and release of the debut album Symphony of Dawn could be accomplished despite the corona crisis, touring to promote the album was plagued by lockdowns and canceled events. Almost a year from date, Oct. 8 and 9, 2021, Worlds Beyond was able to keep their release shows going.
In 2022, the band focused fully on performing and developing new music, a period that was both inspiring and productive.
2023 marked the beginning of an exciting new project: their second studio album, Rhapsody Of Life. Recording began early that year, and from the first moment, the band members knew that this album would hold a special place in their hearts. They took ample time to bring each song to perfection. For two years they worked intensively to refine arrangements, lyrics and melodies to create an album that they are not only proud of, but that they know will touch their fans.
In addition to the work on the album, Worlds Beyond experienced another highlight in 2024 with the release of the music video for One.
Now the band is on the verge of a new milestone: the release of Rhapsody Of Life on Jan. 31, 2025. The concept album celebrates human existence, with each song recounting a specific experience that is part of collective life. The album culminates in the title track, which asks the ultimate question about life.
To celebrate this special occasion, Worlds Beyond is hosting three exclusive release concerts on Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2, 2025. These concerts will take place in collaboration with the symphonic orchestra Zanglust and promise to be a unique spectacle. With this collaboration, the band is taking their music to the next level and presenting Rhapsody Of Life in a grand and compelling way. It promises to be an experience no one wants to miss.
The coming years promise even more highlights, and Worlds Beyond looks forward to experiencing new musical adventures together with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbeyondofficial
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
With members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
https://www.facebook.com/metastazisparis
Little Rock (AR) - Beatdown Death Metal Horde, OPEN KASKET, will release their debut full-length album, TRIALS OF FAILURE, on February 7!
A
crushing slab of Death Metal, Trials of Failure comes to you on
digital and cassette formats by California-based label, Barbaric Brutality Records. The album will also be
available via the Open Kasket bandcamp page.
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)
Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one's self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on "Internal Threat" (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), "Chain Whip" (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and "Chemical Death" (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album's first single, "Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)," will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios.
Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman - Vocals
Jacob Stillman - Guitar
Ethan Graham - Guitar
Jake Rasch - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Thibault - Drums
Bio:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/barbaric-brutality
https://www.facebook.com/openkaskethc
It is available at: https://youtu.be/pzFCx6CHjhc
The track features Bargnatt XIX (aka Krys Fruit-denhez) from OPHE, ECR.LINF, OMRÅDE as special guest on vocals and offers a new facet of the French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo. It's a violent industrial Black Metal with apocalyptic atmosphere and distopyc sounds, an oppressive song in the vein of the best Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace dealing about the addiction and its symptoms: egocentrism, depression, withdrawal.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipak CD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNCover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1. The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
http://www.facebook.com/berlial666
INSURRECTION – “EXILED TO EARTH BONUS”
Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks
will be available to stream in 8-BIT)Label: Tunnelgeur Records
For fans of : Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates, Carcass and so on…..
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Tunnelgeur/
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Blackened Death Metal
For fans of: Immolation | Lord Belial | Behemoth | Belphegor
It was five years ago that they walked out of the Arizona deserts, figures shimmering in the heat. In a moment they stood before us and cast the puzzle box of Pestilence Reborn at our feet. Then without word or discernible movement they were once again part of the mirage manipulated horizon. Thoughtless and careless, mesmerized by this unlooked for gift, we reached for the box, eager fingers caressing symbols and sigils that seemed to excrete sickness through our skin…and then the pain began, the nightmares of hook and claw and barbed wire embrace…an eternity of agony.
Now screams become silence…and they are here again, the desert sun at their backs. They offer us a glass of emerald liquid that seems to move within the clear walls that surround it. Bile Of The Gods. Without hesitation we take it. We drink, we swallow…we are undone.
In truth, Phoenix residents Deadspawn haven’t been silent since their Pestilence Reborn debut album appeared in 2020; there’s been a single, a split release with Swarm Of Serpents and a rough and raw live outing – Live At The Beast 2023. However what fans have really been waiting for is a second full length studio album…and now it is here. Bile Of The Gods is a staggering outpouring of blackened death metal, as hypnotic as it is devastating. From the triumphant announcement of their return that is opener ‘Unsleep’ to the many layered masterpiece of extremity and terror, ‘Bile Of The Gods’ itself, that concludes this stunning album, this is an utterly absorbing listening experience. Time stands still as you are swept through this array of secrets and dark wonders. Be it the arcane spellcraft and devastating power of ‘Eyes Of Savior’ or ‘Eminence Upon The Throne’, a collision of textures, melodies and wicked riffs that dance like spiders across your frozen face, Bile Of The Gods is an all encompassing kingdom of nightmares. Breathtakingly accomplished in its presentation, Bile Of The Gods is the work of musicians who are masters of their craft. There is an unearthly vitality that writhes through each individual performance and the resulting atmosphere is haunting. This is a triumph of the extreme music arts and a testament to the enduring potency and strength of Deadspawn!
The set of songs that Deadspawn crafted for Bile Of The Gods deserved to be presented in the best possible manner. With this in mind the band sought out the mixing and mastering skills of Phil Pluskota, who has worked with Dååth, Wormhole, Vulvodynia and many more, to make sure that the full impactful nature of every note, every commanding word could be appreciated. And to put the final seal of quality upon their infernal creation? There was only one artist to call upon for the cover image of Bile Of The Gods – Jon Zig (Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Gorgasm etc). His striking imagery perfectly complements the majestic sounds that lurk beneath it. Bile Of The Gods will be unleashed on January 24th and be assured, Deadspawn have delivered everything you could wish for in terms of epic, imaginative, decimating blackened death metal. Drink deep and dream!
Line-up:
Curt DuRocher - Guitar/Vocals
Ryan Frech - Drums
John Rueger - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ryan Roubison - Guitar/Backing Vocals
All music and lyrics by Curt DuRocher
https://www.facebook.com/DeadspawnOfficial/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl (limited to 200 pieces in
special colour, possible repress will then be standard black)Label: Independent Release
For fans of: In Flames, Wolfheart, Insomnium, At The Gates, Be'lakor and the like….
Tracklist:
01 Travail Pt. I - Anima
02 Travail Pt. II - Animus
03 Amaranth
04 Grand Denial
05 Circuition
06 Withered
07 Inner Paradigm
Nephylim was founded in 2015 by friends Kevin van Geffen (guitar) and Rens van de Ven (first on guitar, later on bass).
From the start it was immediately clear in which style the band would operate: the Gothenburg melodic death metal.
After a number of line-up changes, the band has had the same line-up for years now, with the latest addition being Tijn Bosters as singer, also known from Depths of Kronos and Basterd Bound.
In the summer of 2021, the band was asked to play a Corona-proof concert in the W2 in Den Bosch, where they impressed programmer Rob van der Ham. “I was immediately captivated by the band. A very unique sound and they know exactly how to convey it. Then I immediately thought of Music Hub, because this band deserves an extra push and can certainly use it.”
'Circuition' is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album 'Severance of Serenity'.
Just like the debut album, 'Circuition' is a conceptual album that explores the concepts of 'the cycle of life' and the 'wheel of fate'. Each song on the record is connected to a meaning or state of being, such as the origin of life: birth, the consequences of old age or everyone's perception of the circulation of life.
By pushing the boundaries in terms of overall production and quality, music and lyrical compositions, 'Circuition' has become a product that is considered to be suitable for the global elite.
With the help of a crowdfunding campaign, the public has supported the band financially and made it clear that they are excited and ready for 'Circuition'.
Album Credits
Produced by Joost van den Broek, Yarne Heylen and Nephylim.
Drums recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Guitars, bass & vocals recorded at Project Zero Studio, engineered by Yarne Heylen.
Guitar reamped at Sandlane Recording Facilities, engineered by Jos Driessen.
Mixed by Joost van den Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities.
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Orchestration composition by Kevin van Geffen & Yannick Maris.
Orchestration arrangement by Yannick Maris.
Artwork & illustration by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).
Logo Design by Yusuf Effendi (TyranT).
Costume design by Sabine Sleddens.
Line-Up
Tijn Bosters – Lead vocals
Kevin van Geffen – Guitars & Clean/Backing vocals
Ralph Lentink – Guitars
Rens van de Ven – Bass
Martijn Paauwe – Drums
Label: Invima RecordsRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Industrial Black/Death Metal
For fans of: Anaal Nathrakh | The Berzerker | Akercocke | Khonsu
Hailing from the grey, industrial and notoriously rainswept streets of Manchester, England, The Machinist are hell-bent on exposing the gaping, endless emptiness that lies behind the deceptive façade of human existence. Their mechanistic, blackened extreme metal is a ferocious attack on the arrogant conceit that our lives, our pale, flickering flames in the boundless universe, so fragile and ephemeral, have some kind of greater meaning. Yet they will ride their train, hurtling to the end, with a maniacal laugh and a proud freedom, screaming for more speed, spewing their disgust on the passive and the lifeless who waste their precious moments in wilful blindness and contemptible subservience. Contempt For Life is a jackhammer attack on those without the courage for truth, a defiant glare into the eye of annihilation fuelled by solos like liquid flame and riffs hewn from acerbic misanthropy.
Building upon the blackened foundations laid down by The Machinist’s excoriating debut album, I Am Void, Contempt For Life opens with the shocking impact of its title track, a bewildering, multi-faceted assault on the senses. The guitars swoop and dive like deranged raptors above the grinding overkill of programmed drums set to kill. Then, within the black cyborg heart of the song, the claustrophobic riff attack draws back to expose a majestic, malignant landscape, towering and terrifying in its alien magnificence. ‘Cathedrals Fall’ follows in the burnt and bloody wake of ‘Contempt For Life’ bringing a stunning melodic sensibility to the barrage of gargantuan weaponry. Shades of melancholy rise like the shadows of titans between the walls of steel and a nobility of spirit is glimpsed behind the rabid exhortations of venom and disgust. Our journey through this hellscape of ashes and decimation continues with the bludgeoning, bruising ‘Brace’, the disconcerting pulse of interludes ‘Gog’ and ‘Magog’, the formidable ‘Demagogue’, a frenzied swarm of spite that climbs to closing moments of transcendence and the nightmare storms of ‘Anthropic Mistake’, before we are cast up upon the broken shores of ‘Cracks’ – a place of fractured sanity and eyeless tormentors that hasten us towards the final, ultimate end of all. Creative, visionary and scarring, Contempt For Life is breathtakingly powerful yet deceptively expansive, rife with hidden passages and tunnels that lead into ever deeper darknesses. A listening experience of enthralling intensity.
Mixed and mastered for the ultimate in cold, mechanistic force by the renowned George Nerantzis (Abbath, Dark Funeral, Rotting Christ etc) and adorned in the merciless, high impact artwork of Duncan Macpherson (Extinction Of Mankind, Deus Mori), Contempt For Life will be unleashed upon the world by InViMa Records on January 24th. Join The Machinist as they tear through the veils of deception and carry the punishing, confrontational sound of Contempt For Life to the ears of the lost, the outliers and the outcasts of the world.
Line-up:
Tobias Gray – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
John Thompson – Vocals/Keyboards/Drum Programming
George Kal – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Bass performed by Luke Chapman.
Additional vocals on ‘Contempt For Life’ and ‘Cathedrals Fall’ by Scott Walton (Reign Of Erebus)
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://themachinistuk.wixsite.com/themachinistuk
Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The music video for Darken The Attic is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Vocalist Kurwa Doktor comments the lyrics:
" "Darken The Attic" tells about the horrors of delirium tremens after sacrificing your mind, body and soul to excessive amounts of alcohol for so many years you have already lost the count."
Jondom (Bass) comments music and video:
"Musically "Darken The Attic" is quite far from our comfort zone with dissonant riffs which are like made to create feelings of pure anxiety for the listener. Song is one of "weirdos" of coming "Disgust"-album and goal was to highlight how guitar and bass has own place and space in our music even these two instruments aren't necessarily always playing same kind of riff, part or even notes in a song. This "chaotic harmony" can be heard particularly in this song. Idea for the video came also partly because of the nature of the song. Quick clips of grotesque and graphic content forced to listeners eye receptors are just like made to underline the musical feeling and lyrical theme of the song."
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Listen to the second double-single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Track
list:1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
CHORDOMA – “CHORDOMA” EP
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: March 7th 2025
Genre: BrutalDeath Metal
For fans of: Cryptopsy | Suffocation | Unfathomable Ruination | Bludgeoned
I lean over your bed and stare down into those frantic, desperate eyes that scream silently from the red chaos of your face; all those smooth planes and protruding features transformed – as if by magic – into a shattered topography of suppurating sinkholes, shards and splinters, tattered musculature and tiny remnants of skin. An endlessly fascinating dreamscape of wounds! Meanwhile your entrails coil and glisten like enchanted serpents and white bones stand out, tall and proud, hard towers against a pleasing backdrop of sanguine softness. I give you a reassuring smile, exercising my best bedside manner before moving on to the next patient. All is going well…
A strike force formed by veterans of a thousand campaigns beyond the boundaries of morality and civilised society, members of Vituperate, Purulent Necrosis, Anal Stabwound and many more, Chordoma are here to deliver a horrifying assault of brutal death metal, a self-titled EP of merciless, scalding intensity. Beginning in a blinding blur of precision drumming and menacing, circling riffs, ‘Medically Induced Asphyxiation’ proceeds to land blow after jarring blow – shaking the brain and loosening the teeth – a no holds barred welcome to the carnage to come. ‘Innermost Intestinal Exposure’ will have worshippers of brutality in raptures as it erupts in deranged violence, delivering riffs like incisive stab wounds and touches of inventive cruelty that only the most accomplished practitioners of sonic devastation are capable. As this masterful display of the utmost extremity continues from track to track, instruments are wielded as implements of pain infliction and each element of the Chordoma sound moves with cold precision - locking, releasing, spinning, engaging, dissecting - a machine of insane design and perverse purpose…and within the claustrophobic onslaught, the surging waves of liquidised and putrefied bodies, moments of twisted genius gleam like baited hooks, drawing you back into the organised chaos of blood and agony time after time after time.
Adorned in the cruel and visceral artwork of Wong Sinting Death (Apogean, Hysterectomy, Chainsaw Disgorgement etc) and mixed and mastered to gore-soaked perfection by Travis Cook (Human Excoriation, Vituperate) at Unique Sound Design, the Chordoma EP, featuring five tracks of supreme brutal death metal, will be unleashed by Comatose Music on March 7th. This titanic collection of meticulously sculpted sadism will set the standards for all pretenders to the throne of relentless, rapacious destruction that follow in its wake. Nothing has prepared you for this…
Line-up:
Justin D. - Vocals
Blake S. – Guitars/Bass
Nikhil T. - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557678156083
RISE OF TYRANTS - “THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has
unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise
of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal
Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
Rise of Tyrants - The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Genre : Italian Dark Sound / Black Metal
Label : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
https://www.doomentia.com/
LYCANTHROPIC
CHANTS
News:
CRYPTIC
BROOD + NIGHT HAG "NECROTIC DARKNESS" EUROPEAN TOUR
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
We’re excited to share the final routing of our “Necrotic Darkness” European tour with NIGHT HAG with you, that was just announced by Killtown Bookings:
2025.02.19, DNK/København @ Rust
2025.02.20, DNK/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2025.02.21, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube
2025.02.22, GER/Hamburg @ Hafenklang
2025.02.23, NLD/The Hague @ Musicon
2025.02.24, BEL/Brussels @ Magasin 4
2025.02.25, GER/Nürnberg @ Golden Nugget
2025.02.26, AUT/Vienna @ Café Carina
2025.02.27, SVN/Postojna @ MCP
2025.02.28, SVK/Bratislava @ Žalár
2025.03.01, GER/Halle (Saale) @ Hühnermanhattan
See you on the roads of Europe in February!
CRYPTIC BROOD - "NECROTIC FLESH BACTERIA" out now / music video
The new CRYPTIC BROOD album “Necrotic Flesh Bacteria” is out now on all formats and available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
A music video for the song "Viscid Fluis" is streaming on YouTube now at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caLHQ-cbTFE
We also have t-shirts and longsleeves with the album art available from our shop. https://lycanthropic.de/product-tag/cryptic-brood
SHOP UPDATE #07/2024
New items have been added to our shop: https://lycanthropic.de/shop
CIVILIAN THROWER / MORBID ANGEL DUST – “Onager Lowrider / Senseless” split-LP
DISASSELN – “Wohin soll’s heute gehen?” LP
DISTASTE – “Black Age Of Nihil” LP
DØDSKVAD – “Kr ø nike III” MC
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” LP (coloured vinyl)
ERASER – “Harmony Dies” MC
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” 7″
EYEMASTER – “Charcoaled Remains / Festering Slime” MC
EYEMASTER – “Conjuration Of Flesh” MC
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” LP (restock)
HALLUCINATE – “From The Bowels Of The Earth” MC (restock)
KANDAR – “S í la Imaginace” LP
Lycanthropic Chants tote bag (black and purple)
MALIGNANT TUMOR / SQUASH BOWELS – “Flesh… In Death” split-LP
NICKELCRACK – “ZementXSpritze” 7″
PURULENCY – “Transcendent Unveiling Of Dimensions” MC
REGURGITATING WOUNDS – “Final Truth Regurgitation” MC
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” 7″ (coloured vinyl)
RETORSION – “Élve Rohad á s” MC
SEPTIC VOMET – “Real Life Insanity” LP (coloured vinyl)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” LP (restock)
SICK SINUS SYNDROME – “Swarming Of Sickness” MC (restock)
TERROR FIRMER – “The Ultimate Nuclear Core Explosion” LP
UPCOMING LOCAL SHOWS IN WOLFSBURG (GERMANY)
Am Donnerstag, den 23. Januar 2025 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
DEFEATED SANITY (Technical Brutal Death Metal / USA / GER)
TO VIOLENTLY VOMIT (Brutal Death Metal / USA, San Diego)
PUTRID PILE (Brutal Death Metal / USA, Racine)
INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY (Brutal Death Metal / SCT, Lossiemouth)
STRANGLE WIRE (Death Metal / GBR, Belfast)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785085368989874/
NEWS 3.1.2025
All unseren Unterstützern, Stammlesern und Metal Maniacs rund
um den Globus erst mal noch nen richtig Gutes Neues Jahr. Leider hat man sich
in Sachen Verbrauchsmaterial mal wieder total verschätzt und auch die deutsche
Post lässt mal wieder auf sich warten, so dass der Kopierer leider schon ne
Ruhepause einlegen muss. Gut 40 neue Heftchen hat man ja doch noch hingekriegt, welche dann auch morgen auf Reise gehen können. Für mehr hats aber leider noch nicht gereicht. Also müsst ihr euch doch noch nen Moment gedulden, bevor ihr dann mit ner „Lawine“ an Bestellungen loslegen dürft/könnt – grins.
So wie es in unserem „schönen deutschen Staate“ mittlerweile schon zur Gewohnheit geworden ist, sind ja ab dem 1.1.2025 die Portokosten mal wieder gestiegen und so bleibt es auch bei uns nicht aus, euch noch nen paar Cent mehr aufzudrücken, damit ihr in den Genuss unserer neuesten „geistigen Auswüchse“ kommen könnt. Das aktuelle FATAL UNDERGROUND Nr.59 könnt ihr dann für die „Unsumme „von 3,80€ abgreifen.
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
"Warning Shot" is available at the following links:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/warning-shot
https://hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/warning-shot
Bio:Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle's action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben "Chop Daddy" Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the "Lord of the Low End" in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building. First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as "The Claw," an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the "Brain Lord"—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as "Goblin Hammer," whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact—because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Credits:
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios - Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
Line-Up:
Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett - Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion - Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov - Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman - Master Drum Blaster
https://www.facebook.com/hyperstrikeband
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: March 21st 2025
Genre: Progressive Death Metal
For fans of: Ne Obliviscaris | Cynic | Black Crown Initiate | Ihsahn
Into the Void came light; out of the emptiness came endless fields of glittering stars, gleaming like gems upon black velvet beneath the impossible, towering nebulae - terrifying in their staggering grandeur and beauty. Drawn from the absolute silence, the galaxies were born and within their infinite intricacies, their splendour beyond comprehension, the first whispers of the miracle of life were heard amongst the heavens. With a word the first moments of time began to fall through the hourglass of existence…
Formed from the ashes of Citadel back in 2017, progressive death metal band Diatheke’s full length debut is a concept album that attempts to tell the biblical story of existence; from the first moments of creation to the last dark days of humanity and the redemption that lies beyond. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but the music that the band have crafted is as staggering and monumental as their chosen subject matter. From the opening bars of ‘The Creator’, invoking the breathtaking immensity of the universe, to the exhilarating, triumphant and celebratory conclusion of ‘The Coronation’ …And The Word Is God immerses the listener in the most incredible sensory overload of complex, expansive and imaginative progressive death metal. There is so much to explore within the borders of this daunting record that you will be making new discoveries with every listen for years to come. While ‘The Deceiver’ drowns you in darkness with its jarring attack – vocal virulence and power, jagged and dangerous riffs with a discordant edge and a sense of threat rising up through the domineering drum attack, ‘The Redeemer’ (featuring a guest vocal performance from Jake Potter of Crucify The Flesh) is a self-contained symphony, resplendent in different shades, hues and colours, alive with emotion and drama. The playing throughout is remarkable and the overall listening experience is draining, bewildering, intensely challenging but richly rewarding. Relentlessly multifaceted, …And The Word Is God is a magnificent musical achievement.
Meticulously mixed and mastered by Hunter Shaw and Sam Striker of Native Darkness Productions, with carefully curated artwork and design by Daniel Hambright of Elynia Productions and Gragoth of Luciferium War Graphics, every element of …And The Word Was God is of the very highest quality. Upon its release by the renowned Rottweiler Records, on March 21st, it will set incredible standards for all extreme and progressive music that will follow in its wake. Diatheke dared to dream with this album and achieved so much more than anyone could have imagined or expected.
Line-up:
John Wesley - Bass/Vocals
Peter Watson - Vocals
Dallas McNeely - Guitars
Michael Osborn – Drums/Vocals
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/diathekemusic
We are Afflicta, a Death Metal project of twenty-year-olds born in Imperia in 2019. After the tragic and premature death of the first bassist, co-founder of the group, we took a break before resuming activity. Afflicta combines the Death Metal style with Deathcore, our music expresses extreme violence and horror.Our first album was recorded at Stefano Morabito’s 16th Cellar Studio in Rome in November 2023We have no problem surprising the audience thanks to the horror-flavoured costumes, and when you lower your guard we will hit you with the heaviest breakdowns.
PRE order CD here : https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/...
Vicrecords News :SPEEDICA- “SHADOWS OF TOMORROW”
Speedica emerged as a thrash speed metal band out of the ruins and ashes of heavy metal band "Anger" in 1986. There fast and melodic metal gave em their nickname ‘The Dutch Flotsam and Jetsam’. This compilation contains the "Shadows of Tomorrow" (1989) and "Voyage into the Fifth Dimension" (1990) demos, along with three live tracks. Speedica featured a pretty young guitarist Marcel Coenen, who later on formed Sun Caged (and now has his own Marcel Coenen progressive metal band, and Channel Zero live & Ayreon session guitars). Massive booklet Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside).and old and rare pictures and posters. All the tracks on ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ are remastered. This album will be released on Cd early December and Vinyl early 2025! The band recently reformed!
LSN (LOUD SENSELESS NOISE)- “AFTERMATH”
LSN (Loud Senseless Noise) – Aftermath compilation CD features US Speed thrash metal innovators featuring (ex) members of Agent Steel, Détente, Vermin, Reverend & Viking. Started as Vermin in 1982, some members formed LSN in 1985. Vermin went on in 1984 with Jon Cyrriis who formed Agent Steel in 1984 with Geo Robb from LSN on bass. This compilation cd contains the Vermin 1982 demo and the legendary LSN demo Fall to the Reich from 1986 plus live and rehearsal recordings. Discography 1982 – 1986. Extensive liner notes by Laurent Ramadier (Snakepit magazine).
FILTHY CHRISTIANS – “NAILED, AND MORE...”
Filthy Christians were a grindcore / hardcore / death metal band from Sweden, active from the late 80s to mid-90s. Their debut album ‘Mean’ from 1990 was one of the first releases on Earache Records. Formed in 1986 and after 3 demos they releases a split ep with G-Anx in 1988. After their debut the band progressed towards death metal and recorded their final five track demo in 1992 at Studio Sunlight (Entombed, Dismember, Grave) with Thomas Skogsberg. Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Malevolent Creation, Possessed, Vio Lence). As bonus comes their final live gig and rehearsal (unreleased ep) tracks, 25 in total.
BLOODCUM-“ THE CLOTHES HANGER CHRONICLES, COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY 19986-2014”
Los Angels / California cult 80’s Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover band BLOODCUM - The clothes hanger chronicles CD Complete Recordings 1986 – 2014. Featuring Tom Araya's (Slayer) younger brother John Araya (Slayer roadie) on guitars and bass. This compilation cd features their entire discography up till their final split in 2014. The complete BLOODCUM discography (33 songs) contains: ultra rare Demotape 1986, 1987 "Death by a... clothes hanger" 12", Wild Rags 4-Way split, soundboard live 1986 and the unreleased recordings from their 2014 reunion. Plus a 16 page full-color booklet with never-before-seen photos, flyers, fanzine articles, interview with Snakepit. Remastered by Achilleas Kalantsiz (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron).
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NEWS 28.12.2024
MELLOM
– “THE EMPIRE OF GLOOM”
Genre: Black/Death MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.02.2025
Tauche ein in MELLOMs "The Empire Of Gloom", ein Reich mit der Anziehungskraft eines dunklen Magnetismus, das zugleich angefüllt ist mit Kälte, Angst und Schmerz.
MELLOM sind ein Duo aus Frankfurt am Main, in dessen atmosphärischen, düster-melodischen Kompositionen sich Death Metal – mal schwer groovend, mal rasant und von wuchtigen Drums vorangetrieben – mit Elementen des Black Metal, Tragik und urbaner Melancholie vereint. Über allem prangen die ausdrucksstarken Vocals von Sängerin Skadi, variierend zwischen giftigen Black-Metal-Schreien und Growls.
Der Albumtitel "The Empire Of Gloom" versinnbildlicht die Konzentration all der Düsternis auf Erden. Dave, der Initiator MELLOMs, will die allgegenwärtige Todessehnsucht im Black- und Death Metal – eine Sehnsucht, die er nicht teilt – anders kanalisieren als es sonst in besagten Genres üblich ist. In den Texten geht es vorrangig um die Ohnmacht und Verzweiflung angesichts der unausweichlichen Konfrontationen mit Verlust und Tod. So wird im Titeltrack der baldige Tod einer nahestehenden Person und die damit verbundene Verlustangst thematisiert, und auch "Rules Of The Universe" widmet sich der Konfrontation mit der Sterblichkeit und dem Akt des Sterbens.
Dave: "Der Tod droht, eine Person aus dem Leben zu reißen, während nahestehende Personen voller Angst versuchen, diese vorm Tod zu bewahren, wobei sich der bevorstehende Verlustschmerz schon abzeichnet. Dieses ›dazwischen‹ zwischen Leben und Tod wird mit dem Bandnamen aufgegriffen: ›Mellom‹ ist das norwegische Wort für ›zwischen‹. Die Idee dafür stammt von Skadi, die sehr Norwegen-affin ist und die Sprache lernt."
Neben den festen musikalischen Projekten von Dave im Death- (Discreation) und Thrash Metal (Odium) gab es immer wieder den Wunsch nach einem weiteren Betätigungsfeld. Daraus erwuchs das Projekt "13 Days Before Suicide", und es entstanden neben rein instrumentalen Rock-Songs ("13 Days Before Suicide"-Album) auch deutschsprachige Stücke, die sich im Black Metal verorten lassen – "Kurzer Moment"-EP und "Nichts bleibt"-EP –, während bei der zuletzt erschienenen "2021"-EP eher Djent zu hören war. Während hier der musikalische Output durch den Ein-Mann-Hintergrund und verschiedene Musikrichtungen geprägt wurde, wuchs in den Jahren auch immer mehr der Wunsch nach einer musikalischen Betätigung, die sich als feste Band anfühlt, sich in der Schnittmenge von Black und Death bewegt und das Atmosphärische mehr in Betracht zieht als oben genannte Bands. So war schließlich die Grundidee zu MELLOM geboren, und erste Songs wurden geschrieben.
Den Kontakt zu Skadi gab es bereits, da sie für den Gesangsposten einer Band Daves vorstellig wurde, wo letztlich aber jemand anderes den Zuschlag bekam. Dies war jedoch keineswegs auf Skadis – ganz hervorragende – Gesangskünste zurückzuführen, die Dave in bester Erinnerung geblieben waren, woraus schließlich die Zusammenarbeit für MELLOM resultierte.
Dave hatte die Stücke vorproduziert, sie lagen als Demos vor. Für die Drums kontaktierte er seinen Kumpel Matze H., der bereits mehrfach bei Daves Bands ausgeholfen hatte, zusammen spielten sie auch einige Jahre in einer Metal-Cover-Combo. Das Desert Inn Studio von Thilo Krieger wurde für die Drum-Aufnahmen gebucht; hier wurden aus den programmierten Drums reale Drum-Spuren. Die Gitarrenparts spielte Dave in seinem Projektstudio ein, für die Bassparts wurde Beli von der Band Odium verpflichtet. Der Gesang wurde bei René Ritzmann in seinen Soundseducer Studios aufgenommen, für den Mix war Simon Werner verantwortlich, während das Mastering Victor Bullok übernahm. Logo und Cover-Artwork stammen von Misanthropic-Art.
Live wird das Duo MELLOM von befreundeten Mitmusiker/innen komplettiert.
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The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Label : Winter Demons (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 03/03/2025
Genre : Pitch-Black War Metal from Germany
Dragged screaming from the deepest, blackest pit of the underground metal scene, Cult of Extinction isn’t just brutal, it’s the sonic embodiment of barbarity itself... in thirteen years of running this damned label, we’ve never worked with anything this savage, this relentless... submit to the annihilation, because nothing will save you from the warpath of Cult of Extinction...
At its helm stands Void, the enigmatic German architect of destruction you might know from his other impressive creation, Imperceptum, whose latest full-length album we unleashed earlier this year, but with Nightmare Ascension, he’s outdone himself.... what we have here is a true war machine built for pure obliteration, chaotic riffs tear at your sanity, bone-shattering rhythms crush your resolve and abyssal vocals echo the collapse of the cosmos... this isn’t music, it’s an apocalyptic weapon of annihilation...
For those who dare to worship unrelenting chaos, this is your altar... fans of the feral devastation of Archgoat, Krypts, Leviathan, Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, Blut Aus Nord or Bestial Warlust, prepare yourselves, Nightmare Ascension is more than an album, it’s a prophecy of ruin, a merciless descent into the abyss, sre you strong enough to endure it?
Released as a unique limited edition, Nightmare Ascension is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive high-gloss laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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French
Chaotic Hardcore power-trio BTK unleashes their most ferocious
album yet 'SAUVAGERIE'. FFO : All Pigs Must Die, Converge, Napalm Death, Sect, Trap Them..
The relentless French trio BIND TORTURE KILL is proud to the release of their third full-length album, 'Sauvagerie'. A nine-track onslaught of raw aggression and visceral storytelling, cementing the band’s position as a force in the world of extreme music.
This one is available right now CD, LP, tape & Digital release this fall via Breathe Plastic Records, Dahlia Noir Records & The Hills Are Dead - Records but also for full and heavy streaming over Bandcamp.
...For the record...
BTK (Bind Torture Kill) is a chaotic hardcore trio from Lyon, France, formed in 2010. Consisting of a drummer, guitarist, and screamer, the band originally started with a bassist but transitioned into a trio in 2015 after several lineup changes. Known for their love of heavy, chaotic sound, BTK delivers intense performances with French lyrics often narrating the grim tales of serial killers and violent crimes.
In 2013, they self-released their debut EP, and in 2015, they followed up with their first album, Condamné. By 2018, their second album, Viscères, was released through WOOAAARGH! (Germany), Troffea (France/Switzerland), and Hell-J Industries (France). With Viscères, the band's sound took on a heavier edge, using a guitar setup routed through three amps—two guitar amps and a bass amp enhanced with an octaver pedal to create a more massive, dense sound.
Over time, their style shifted from a blend of death and mathcore to a darker, chaotic hardcore infused with punk, crust, grind, and black metal influences.
In 2023, BTK recorded their third album, Sauvagerie, at Warmaudio in Décines, with mastering handled by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East, Boston. Maintaining the same guitar setup, but adding the HM2 pedal, the album marks a significant evolution in their sound. Sauvagerie is darker and more brutal, featuring a dirtier tone, faster tempos, and a relentless mix of aggressive breaks and crushing riffs, highlighting the band's raw, savage energy.
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LICHO- “CIUCIUBABKA” available now on limited tape
Experimental black metallers Licho have released their third full-length album “Ciuciubabka” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda.
Limited
to 100 copies, it is available now: https://order.d-a-p.org/The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
Praise for “Ciuciubabka”:
“...dissonant BM-flavoured rock” - Zero Tolerance Magazine 5/5
“...fans of unconventional, experimental music should enjoy the album” - Heavy Music HQ
“...the members steer away from black metal and into a very unique and dark psychedelic post-punk aesthetic. The result is simply astounding. Guitars full of effects, hypnotic rhythms, Sprechgesang-ish vocal delivery, and droning harmonies will conspire to suck you into a dark vortex.” - Can This Even Be Called Music
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Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the French industrial metal project FRAU FLEISCHER. This bold and avant-garde duo will unleash their upcoming album, "We Are Not...", on February 21, 2025. Prepare for a journey through industrial soundscapes, raw energy, and fearless musical fusion that is uniquely Frau Fleischer.
Following
the success of their debut album, When The Sun’s Down, which showcased their
innovative sound, Frau Fleischer has transformed into a powerhouse duo—Greg and
Franz—who are ready to make an impact on the industrial metal landscape. With
ten brand-new tracks that reflect their artistic growth, this upcoming release
promises a thrilling blend of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes, enriched
by nostalgic echoes of 80s and 90s dance music.Frau Fleischer draws inspiration from a diverse palette of influences, including the heavy-hitting riffs of Slipknot, the atmospheric flair of Depeche Mode, and the ethereal sounds of Dead Can Dance. The raw energy of VNV Nation and the gritty edge of bands like Rammstein and Faith No More are woven throughout their music, creating a sound that is distinctly their own.
Tracklist
1 Shining Star
2 Out Of Control
3 In Your Dreams
4 Strangest Dream
5 Toxic Pathetic Love
6 From Green To Deadly Grey
7 A Fading Hum
8 I Keep On Dancing
9 Bagarre '23
10 Evolution Is Regression
About Frau Fleischer:
Formed in 2020 amidst the global pandemic, Frau Fleischer was initially a trio. However, following a lineup change, the band is now a powerful two-piece with Greg taking on guitar, vocals, drums, and bass, while Franz commands electronics and backing vocals. >From their studio to the stage, Greg and Franz have embraced complete creative control—handling everything from songwriting to mastering and delivering electrifying live performances as a duo.
Their signature sound is an alchemy of metal, future pop, and industrial vibes. Frau Fleischer’s “trashy, provocative” image and fearless spirit have earned them comparisons to Metallica, Meshuggah, Joy Division, and Faith No More, blending seamlessly with their experimental approach.
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Stream
the EP here:https://youtu.be/bIeSLF6xpao
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Featuring relentless drumming from Matt "Skitz" Sanders (Diabolic Rites) and haunting guitar work from Pahl Hodgson (Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damntation) and Ross Duncan (Oath of Damnation), Sinister Minister is a feral testament to Death Metal’s enduring power rooted in the unholy spirit of '80s and '90s Death Thrash, The songs channel the energy of legends like early Vader, Possessed, Morgoth, Death and the likes. This EP is an unmissable homage to Death Metal’s past and a bold step into its future.
"It really is an exceptionally good EP that deserves a wide audience." – No Clean Singing
Tracklist:
With The Blessing Of The Dead
Corpse Flayer
The Coin And The Rune
Necrospell
Sinister Minister
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Bass, Vocals
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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NEWS 20.12.2024
Bevor wir nun den Kopierer heiß laufen lassen und euch dann spätestens nächstes Wochenende ne neue „Unterhaltungslektüre“ für den Klogang präsentieren werden, könnt und solltet ihr euch unbedingt losmachen, um Euch ein Exemplar von HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND zu sichern. Mit Sicherheit ist das die absolut passende Lektüre, um Euch so richtig auf die kommenden besinnlichen friedlichen Feiertage einstimmen zu können.
HELLA IM BLACK METAL LAND (deutsch /152 Seiten / Hardcover)
We’re
proud to announce that Brazilian industrial metal cult NECROTECH
are about to emerge with the debut "NECROTECHNOLOGY" EP,
their first declaration of oppressive audial cyber terrorism. Five songs,
twenty one minutes of bludgeoning, crust-infused, industrialized megaton
death-doom inspired by legends like Godflesh, Swans, Nailbomb, Bolt
Thrower, Corrupted, and Deviated Instinct.The crushing debut has been teased by iconic extreme metal bastion Decibel Magazine, who in premiering the song “Deadly Industries” - have remarked how the debut offering is “a five-song onslaught of mechanical death punishment” and that the track “is a crusty, Godflesh-inspired mechacrusher, with a relentless drum machine and wailing siren effects populating the the bleak DM landscape.“ - you can check out the feature and track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/track-premiere-necrotech-deadly-industries/
"Necrotechnology" ominously embodies the specter of the “new third world”, a cyber dystopia rising where rogue technology, greed, militarism, pollution, injustice and deviant industrialism subdue and crush the individual, rendering them empty, helpless, numb, and downcast. New concepts and realities are beaten into the psyche as a new order is imposed, and Necrotech soundtrack this new world slavery with masterful musical vision and an imposing idea of sonic heaviness that not only marvelously
reflects the oppressive ruin of capitalist industrialization on our earth and reality with unseen craftsmanship and lucidity, but also reinstates hope and credibility in a legendary sub-genre of extreme music which has in recent times has gone far too forgotten and overlooked.
The debut "Necrotechnology" EP is slated for a January 17 2025 release on CD, MC and digital formats worldwide and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present a brand-new EP from Sweden’s ARMORY, Black Star, on 7” vinyl format. The EP will be a co-release with JAWBREAKER RECORDS.
Out of the deep void in the far corners of the universe, the entity known as ARMORY was born in the year 2012 C.E. With the guiding light of the fiery stars Judas Priest, Agent Steel, and Slayer, ARMORY set out on a cosmic path delivering hyper-speed metal to every planet, system, and galaxy in their path. Their two first albums, World Peace… Cosmic War (2016) and The Search (2018), were released via High Roller Records, garnering ever greater reviews.
Under the new flag of DYING VICTIMS, ARMORY’s third album, Mercurion, was unleashed during the spring of 2022 and followed by a European tour in 2023. This further cemented that ARMORY are a force to be reckoned with on the intergalactic battleground.
ARMORY’s upcoming operations are set in motion, and the next chapter starts with the deployment of the two-song EP Black Star in February 2025 C.E. Featuring two brand-new and exclusive songs – the title track on side A, and “Solar Winds“ on side B – ARMORY deliver a rapid barrage of hyper-speed metal with influences and feelings from the dark, cold void that engulfs us all. It’s immediately, recognizably ARMORY, but this EP displays with breathless brevity that the band are handily transcending their not-inconsiderable past and setting the cosmic stage for glory of a most universal nature, all of which will be revealed on their next full-length for DYING VICTIMS later in 2025!
Line-up:G.Sundin - Guitars
A.Holmström - Drums
N.Ingelman - Guitars
P.Andersson - Vocals
J.Lundin - Bass
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Artwork:
Turborock
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
black vinyl, comes with sticker
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SINNER RAGE’S highly anticipated debut album, POWERSTRIKE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Making their public debut with a self-titled demo in early 2024, SINNER RAGE thrust themselves into the present with a sound wholly built on the past: pure and total HEAVY METAL during the genre’s ‘80s heyday. Wasting no time defending the faith, the Spaniards return a full year later with their debut album, Powerstrike.
Truly titled, Powerstrike is an pitch-perfect throwback to the days when heavy metal supremacy were ruled by the likes of Judas Priest, Saxon, Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. Moving at a disarmingly relaxed strut, SINNER RAGE convey charisma and simple-yet-assured POWER during every second of this short & sweet tome. The hooks are heavy and headbanging, but the quartet exhibit a keen knack for spacious, almost-atmospheric dynamics; the riffing hits even harder when coming back from those quieter moments, and frontman Aritz Martinez’s pipes likewise sound even silkier. Some would simply qualify that as a further (and seamless) extension of old-days metal values, before speed and energy overload took over, and they’d not be wrong.
Whatever way you approach it, Powerstrike will send shivers of déjà vu through every soul who’s ever bled for metal, but make no mistake: SINNER RAGE are absolutely authentic to the bone, no matter the calendar year!
Line-up:
Aritz Martinez - Lead Vocals
Aritz Yarza - Guitar
Dan Speedhammer - Bass
Jara Solis - Guitar
Javi Rinones - Drums
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Tracklist1 Powerstrike
2 Silent Thunder
3 Highway Knights
4 Chained by Night
5 Fire's On
6 Angel of Combustion
7 Call of the Wind
Artwork:
Lena Richter
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Romanian Metal veterans GOTHIC announce re-release of iconic debut album "TOUCH OF ETERNITY"
Legendary Romanian Metal pioneers GOTHIC are set to re-release their landmark debut album "Touch of Eternity" (1997) originally out on Bestial Records in tape format. This updated release will be available in CD format via Loud Rage Music, giving both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience one of the most influential albums in the Romanian metal scene.
The CD is now available for pre-orders here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gothic-touch-of-eternity
"Touch of Eternity" originally marked GOTHIC's entrance into the Metal world, blending elements of Doom, Gothic, and Melodic Death Metal. The album quickly established the band as a significant force in Romanian Metal, praised for its atmospheric soundscapes, emotional depth, and masterful composition.
The re-release is a tribute to the album’s role in shaping GOTHIC’s identity and its enduring influence on Romanian Metal. "Touch of Eternity" was now remastered by Nikos Palivos at Haunting Studios in Athens, Greece to preserve the original atmosphere while offering a clearer, richer listening experience.
About GOTHIC:
Formed in Petroșani in 1992, GOTHIC has been a cornerstone of Romania's Metal scene for over three decades. Known for their dynamic evolution across genres, the band continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live performances and innovative sound.
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Peruvian Death Metal veterans DISINTER release DEMO
COMPILATION ."DISINTER, proudly on the warpath since 1993, presents this tribute to our ancient hymns of darkness that reaffirm our devotion on the path of death!" says Roberto Leonardi, band's founding member and leader.
"Laments of the Unborn" is now available via Pest Records in CD and digital formats here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/disinter-laments-of-the-unborn
DISINTER’s Legacy:
Formed in Lima in the early 1990s, DISINTER quickly became a driving force in the Peruvian death metal scene, influencing countless bands with their uncompromising sound and dedication to their craft. With "Laments of the Unborn", the band celebrates their past while reaffirming their place in the annals of South American extreme metal history.
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DARK REFLECTION to release debut EP this January via Pest Records .
Rising Italian Death Metal act DARK REFLECTION is set to make their debut with the "UNDER THE SIGN OF VLAD ȚEPEȘ" EP, scheduled for release this January through Pest Records. The EP delves deep into the historical legacy of Vlad the Impaler, focusing on his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and his fight for the independence of Wallachia.
The band has already unveiled the first taste of their work with the single "The Forest of Impaled", available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z51ZKF9OwU
What to expect from the EP:
Conceptual Themes: Each track narrates key moments in Vlad the Impaler’s struggles against Ottoman forces, blending historical depth with a hauntingly aggressive musical approach.
Atmospheric Composition: The EP fuses relentless old-school Death Metal riffs, haunting melodies, piercing solos, and martial elements to evoke the horrors and triumphs of medieval warfare.
Dynamic Performance: From ferocious blast beats to somber interludes, "Under the Sign of Vlad Țepeș" showcases Dark Reflection’s versatility and dedication to storytelling through metal.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present SCUMRIPPER’S highly anticipated second album, FOR A FEW FIXES MORE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records have released the CD and cassette tape editions for North America.
Finland's degraded fiends SCUMRIPPER are finally back. For almost a decade, they've witnessed the world burn through a sewer hole and felt the slime gather in their burnt-to-a-fuck throats. Now they are ready to rip out your spines with their sophomore album, For a Few Fixes More.
Following 2019’s All Veins Blazing debut, with the band’s reputation as an uncompromising live act fully established, the power-trio of vocalist/guitarist Rat Pitt, drummer Son Stalker, and bassist Cliff Hunger return with the comparably epic For a Few Fixes More. Indeed, with the runtime padded out to 28 minutes, SCUMRIPPER prove they’re still able to (quickly) kick out nasty, sewer-drenched jams, but they’re also able to get kicking in many more ways than before. Whereas most of the debut album’s tracks topped out at two minutes, most of the nine songs here on LP#2 outdistance such a short length, with the penultimate coming in “I Cum Pain,” a five-minute menace of haunting, lurking trudge. Likewise, SCUMRIPPER have come to maximize their catchiness of yore, compelling both immediate headbanging and memorability. If anything, such influences as Impetigo, Midnight, and even Negative Approach have asserted themselves more fully on For a Few Fixes More, making for metalpunk that’s more street-level – and more unique in an increasingly crowded subgenre.
Just when you thought they may have ended up in the nearest gutter, SCUMRIPPER are performing a long-awaited autopsy with integrity on the modern world. For a Few Fixes More is the crossover album no one saw coming: perfect death-thrashing punk rock for the end times.
Line-up:
Cliff Hunger - Bass
Son Stalker - Drums
Rat Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
From Joensuu/Lappeenranta, Finland
Artwork:
Ensimmäinen Kultti
Release date:
21st February 2025
Tracklist
1 I Am the Trash of Evil Men
2 Early Embittered Twilight
3 The Slime
4 For A Few Fixes More
5 Exhume the Body and Disturb the Peace
6 Crippling Void
7 I Cum Pain
8 Weather The Swarm
9 Knights of Summer
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent green vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: March 4th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Demigod | Carcass | Bolt Thrower | Cannibal Corpse
At the heart of a wasteland, long miles from the intrusive blemish of artificial light, a sky of velvet darkness is dusted with a myriad of stars. In the untainted silence they gaze down in grim anticipation at a circle of stones in a place with no name. And between the stones a fine dust of cold ashes begins to stir, inviting a stain of congealed blood, which has never dried despite the endless passings of the sun, to dance. Together they start to spin, gathering pace, forming a whispering vortex in the desert night. As the maelstrom of dirt begins to rise and the distant stars seem to hold their breath, the earth splits asunder and a triumphant fountain of flame erupts. A vast and grotesque form of many teeth and many limbs breaks free from the clutches of its grave, roaring its defiance at those who presumed its death too soon…
It may have been nearly a dozen years since Spain’s death metal titans, Avulsed, last released a full length album of new material – 2013s Ritual Zombi – but only a fool would have turned their back and thought the band formed by vocalist Dave Rotten back in 1991 were out for the count. Revitalised by some key line-up changes, Avulsed have risen from their slough of despond with the utterly devastating and aptly named, Phoenix Cryptobiosis. Right from the very beginning of opening instrumental, ‘Limbs Regeneration’, you can sense that something special is about to be unleashed…and with ‘Lacerate To Dominate’ the cobwebs of the last decade are not just swept away, they are incinerated! Avulsed have always been known for their irresistible live prowess and the glorious brute force of early albums like Stabwound Orgasm and Gorespattered Suicide, but with Phoenix Cryptobiosis they have attained a new level. There’s a maturity to the song writing, a dark atmosphere of measured horror, inescapable hooks and an infusion of wicked excitement. There is no let up from start to finish, no faltering in the deadly intent – this is virulent poison to the last drop, deadly to the end. You’ll find new highlights with every listen to this genre defining album...the first time you might be caught by the cascading, carnivorous riffing of ‘Unrotted’ and its choruses that entrench themselves in your mind, or destroyed by the imperious vocal display on ‘Guts Of The Gore Gods’; the second time it might be the drum intro of ‘Devotion For Putrefaction’ that sends shocks through your neurons to your nerve endings and on the third maybe the wonderfully mangled and broken death metal supremacy of ‘Bio-Cadaver’ will dissect you and lay your spirit bare. Each track has a wealth of haunted vaults to explore and you’ll just want the bloodshed to keep on coming.
With the new line-up in exhilarating form and a final touch of gore soaked magic applied by the mastering of Davide Billia (Beheaded, Devangelic, Posthuman Abomination etc), Phoenix Cryptobiosis represents Avulsed at their very, very best. This is everything you could desire from an unwavering, undiluted death metal album in this age of fractured loyalties and pandering to the thin-blooded masses. When Xtreem Music let loose this beautiful beast, with its incredible Daemorph cover art, on March 4th, Avulsed will bestride the death metal scene of 2025 as monstrous monarchs of all they survey.
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Victor Dws - Guitars
Alejandro Lobo - Guitars
Alex Nihil - Bass
Santiago Arroyo "GoG" - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.avulsed.com
The new album from atmospheric black metal band CANIS DIRUS is now streaming ahead of its official release date.
BY THE GRACE OF DEATH will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings. Alte Seelen will release the CD edition (containing a bonus track) at a later date. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
Decibel Magazine has shared the the full album stream of By the Grace of Death. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/12/18/album-stream-canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death/
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
"Canis Dirus’ “By The Grace of Death” is an outstanding album that seeks to honor the blackened ways of olde while also pushing their sound, and genre, forward by incorporating new avenues and paths for the music, and listener, to explore." - Doomed for Metal
Track
Listing:1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
Before the festive season starts, Sweden’s blackened thrash metal band SARCATOR offers an early present for its fans with their newest single WHERE THE VOID BEGINS . The third track from the band’s upcoming album delivers a haunting exploration of despair and existential reflection. With vivid imagery, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, loss, and the allure of the unknown. Dark and poetic, the song paints a picture of surrender to the infinite unknown - terrifying but liberating. WHERE THE VOID BEGINS will be the last single before Sarcator’s third full length album, “Swarming Angels & Flies”, will be fully unleashed January 17th.
The
band shares about the single:
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist
1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated:
"I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
https://sacramentum.se/
"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
"WHERE THE VOID BEGINS is the brother song of “The Long Lost”, off our 2022 album “Alkahest” - not in an obvious way but it felt like continuing on a story that wasn't complete. It's the heavy one on this album and ends up in a total rock n roll frenzy. Additionally, it is the first one we wrote that ended up on this album, so it still carries the spirit of the previous album in a way.”
Stream the new single here: https://sarcator.lnk.to/WhereTheVoidBeginsNe
The thrash metal cryptids known as BRAY ROAD is back with a brand new single and music video, titled "Burn."
This pummeling, in-your-face aggressive track represents a fusion of the band members' experiences and diverse musical tastes, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is relentless. "Burn" is a must-listen for fans of driving guitar riffs, thunderous bass, fast drums, and the unapologetic energy of thrash and groove metal. As the first taste of their upcoming (and currently untitled) album, "Burn" kicks off a bold plan to release a series of singles and content leading up to its full release.
The band comments, "We are clawing at the walls and foaming at the mouth to unleash this banger of a track. Turn it up and summon your inner beast!"
The band has tapped Ghost Cult Magazine for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for "Burn."
BRAY ROAD derives its name from an actual road in Elkhorn, WI, where stories of the popular cryptozoological werewolf-like creature, the Beast of Bray Road, is said to stalk the area.
The band’s debut full-length recording (recorded in 2015 via Cavern Entertainment), Feast Upon the Helpless was released in the Spring of 2017.
BRAY ROAD’s follow-up 5-song E.P. entitled Formation was released in early 2019 and highlighted the band’s direction featuring a more aggressive and heavy approach across the board, while still maintaining the Thrash / Groove Metal elements that complimented the BRAY ROAD sonic landscape.
BRAY ROAD's latest release "Focused.Fierce.Relentless..." 2023, highlights the band's current musical direction.
BRAY ROAD has shared the stage with and opened for International touring acts such as Testament, Raven, Jungle Rot and the legendary Grim Reaper, Battlecross, Morbid Saint, Deceased, Embalmer, N.S.O.A. RAVEN , Whiplash, Prong, DRI, TOXXIC, Morta Skuld, Ross The Boss, and many regional touring acts, and continue to storm the local and regional scene with some of the best bands and venues around.
Bray Road is:
Nino Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Peter Kissane - Drums
David Moran - Bass
https://www.youtube.com/user/brayroad420
https://www.facebook.com/brayroadband
Hot on the heels of their heralded debut album, Razor Wire – originally self-released in early 2023, but released internationally by DYING VICTIMS later that summer – MEAN MISTREATER return with their second full-length, Do or Die. Their debut served as a declaration of intent, showcasing a sound that is both feral and refined. Rejecting the confines of conventional labels like “female-fronted” or “NWOTHM,” MEAN MISTREATER here assert their identity as a powerful collective, committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy metal. With their uncompromising attitude and undeniable skill, they stand out in a crowded genre, ready to carve out their own place in the heavy metal landscape.
The songwriting is largely unchanged on Do or Die – classic metal melded with retro hard rock, with foremost influences being Warlock, Chastain, and early W.A.S.P. – but MEAN MISTREATER’s execution is off the charts here. Urgent, passionate, like street-walking cheetahs with hearts full of napalm, the Texas natives fire off one rough ‘n’ ready anthem after another here, keeping that songwriting short / sharp / shocked. Indeed, it’s difficult to find a record this concise – eight songs in 27 minutes – that also feels so complete. It’s fair to say, then, that this blazing band is firing on every cylinder as they ascend the traditional metal ladder, leaving audiences hungry for more of their unapologetic sound and intoxicating live shows.
Proving that they’re no flash in the pan, with Do or Die do MEAN MISTREATER continue to build on their early success, delivering the intense and captivating music that fans have come to expect from them.
Tracklist1 Killer Red
2 One Survivor
3 Nothing's Free
4 Walk With Fire
5 Do Or Die
6 Road Dogs
7 Three of Swords
8 Release the Wolf
Line-up:
Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork:
Edgar Regalado
Release date:
21st February 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Following the critical and fan-acclaimed debut "On The Line Of Nothing And Something" (2021, Wormholedeath), the relentless quartet returns stronger than ever. Armed with blistering riffs, ferocious energy, and a lethal dose of thrash and death metal fury, "Where Death Hunts" is set to solidify ATROX TRAUMA as a force to be reckoned with.
Brace yourselves as "Where Death Hunts" emerges from the depths to strike on April 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
"We pushed our boundaries while creating this album, aiming to surpass our first LP in every way," the band shared. "We dedicated countless hours in the studio to perfecting the sound and atmosphere of each track, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with its lyrical themes and mood. The result is "Where Death Hunts" and we’re incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait to share it with the world!"
Carlo
Bellotti (Wormholedeath A&R) stated: "I’m thrilled to announce that Atrox Trauma, the Hungarian thrash-death metal band, has officially re-joined the Wormholedeath family for the release of their upcoming sophomore album Where Death Hunts. This is a significant step forward for the band, whose sound blends the aggressive energy of thrash with the darker, heavier atmospheres of death metal, a combination that resonates with influences like Slayer, Sepultura, and Exodus. Having followed Atrox Trauma’s journey since their first record in 2021, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, dedication, and the sheer power of their sound. Where Death Hunts is a bold declaration from a band that has matured and refined their craft. As part of our collaboration, I'm excited to continue supporting Atrox Trauma's mission to push boundaries and reach new heights with this release. As A&R, it’s always a pleasure to sign bands with such raw energy and potential. Where Death Hunts promises to be a game-changer in the thrash and death metal scenes, we're committed to ensuring that this album gets the attention it deserves on a global scale. Keep an eye on these guys—they’re about to make a serious impact.
Stay tuned for the album’s release and prepare for a sonic assault that will not be easily forgotten!"
As a first glimpse of what’s to come, the band has released a video for their hard-hitting new track, "We Hate Each Other".
Atrox Trauma was founded in 2008, in Hungary. Their goal according to the music genre was clear from the beginning, thrash metal with death metal influences. The band recorded 2 EP-s during its earlier years besides performing on live gigs. The band's strength increased in 2019 and they have been spinning at an unstoppable speed since then. It gave a series of concerts in its motherland and countries in the neighborhood. The band creates a huge experience for the listeners with its tight, intense, fast, and face-tearing music.
In 2022 they released their first LP called 'On The Line Of Nothing And Something' by the Italian label WormHoleDeath.The listener can experience everything from the most intense immersion to melodic thrash metal. Four music videos are providing visual support for the fan approachable experience.
By the end of 2024, they took the stage in a lot of countries, performing in tours, and festivals and also recorded their second LP ”Where Death Hunts”.
Line up:
Imre Török – Vocal, guitar
András Székely – Lead guitar
Gyula Tábori – Bass guitar
Gergely Győri - Drums
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKcJkba3rZAPjVPfw__RhA
www.facebook.com/atroxtraumaband
Newly re-mixed and re-mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, etc.), the album’s revamped version also comes with brand-new artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin (Dissection, Bathory, Edge Of Sanity) as well as special liner-notes by the band in its CD format.
Next to the CD format THE COMING OF CHAOS (RE-ISSUE 2024) will also be available as LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and 500x copies limited transp. blue vinyl) and as Digital Album.
https://sacramentum.se/
"Wrapped in Talons" weaves a poetic tapestry of mortality, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Each word intertwines seamlessly with the melancholic melody, creating a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death.
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
NEWS 15.12.2024
VIOLENTOR – „BURN IN METAL“
Genre: Speed / Thrash MetalFFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 13.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
ETERNAL RETURNS –„ LET THERE BE SIN “
Hailing from Thane (Mumbai), Eternal Returns is a powerhouse metal band that has been tearing through the scene since 2010. Their name draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophical concept of the eternal cycle—birth, life, death, and rebirth—a theme deeply rooted in Indian spirituality. This ethos resonates through their music, lyrics, and identity, forging a sound that is as profound as it is powerful.
Blending the raw aggression of modern metal with hauntingly melodic undertones, Eternal Returns crafts a soundscape that is both destructive and deeply accessible. Their lyrical themes delve into mythology, existentialism, and the human struggle for liberation—a cathartic journey through the endless cycle of existence.
The new album is here :
Prepare for darkness. Brace yourself for let there be sin.
The album artwork is more than a visual—it’s a narrative. Each symbol encapsulates a facet of humanity’s Eternal Struggle:
Crown – The weight of Pride.
Star (Baphomet) – The slumber of Sloth.
Pig Head – The feast of Gluttony.
Eye with Dollar – The hunger of Greed.
Dagger – The sting of Envy.
Heart – The fire of Lust.
Nuclear – The fury of Wrath.
At the heart of the chaos lies the diamond, encircled by the serpent—an emblem of the band itself. This intricate masterpiece, forged in chaos, symbolizes Eternal Returns’ vision: raw, precious, and ready to unleash its unrelenting might.
Will you face the sins within?
Tracklist:1. Sloth
2. Lust
3. Envy
4. Greed
5. Gluttony
6. Wrath
7. Pride
8. Emasculator
From the crushing grooves of thrash to the soaring melodies of death metal, Eternal Returns transcends boundaries and redefines the limits of heavy music. Their sonic alchemy merges melodic death, metalcore, thrash, and groove into a singular, awe-inspiring force.
Experience the Sins Within
Artwork by the incredible @fajar_rahadian_artwork
Follow Eternal Returns on their journey and join the revolution. The cycle begins anew. Will you dare to enter?
https://brutalrecords.com/eternal-returns/
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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Grapeshot was born as a band formed in Madrid during Christmas 2010. With three records under their belt they are a recognizable force on Spanish scene. Their latest release, an EP titled “Oblivion” was released in November 2024.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUBwBDjBGAI
Back in 2010, Esteban (vocalist) was excited to become partners with members of Elecktra (José A. Poveda) and Terroristars (Marcos de la Calle), bands that he had heard and seen live a few years before.
A few months later, in May 2011, they gave their first concert in Madrid. With a strong Groove and Thrash base, the songs take on their own personality, with some southern and alternative metal touches. They immediately recorded a first demo in the rehearsal room with 6 cuts of which they made a short home run to sell at concerts and gain a foothold in the Madrid underground scene.
In 2012 their first studio work 'Sons of Betrayal' was released, a 4-song EP where the band is already beginning to sound more compact and with a minimally decent production. One of their songs 'Riots' has a certain pull on YouTube and shortly after the band manages to reach the final of the Wacken Metal Battle in Barcelona. After a couple of years of concerts, almost all of them in Madrid, some in the Basque Country, Catalonia, Castilla la Mancha...
In 2014 they recorded their first studio LP 'The Scene', where they achieved a starker and more extreme sound, calling for the first time the attention of some specialized media and managing to leave the outskirts of Madrid on more than one occasion to demonstrate their forcefulness live. They manage to win several band contests and sneak into festivals such as Metal Lorca and Arrastro Rock.
In 2017 they released 'All About to End' which represents a qualitative and professional leap. In the following months Grapeshot will enter their most intense period of concerts, reaching the final of Wacken Metal Battle one more time, this time being runners-up. That year we were able to see them take the Granito Rock stage, being the sensation of the night, for many even above the headliners Turisas.
Since then, the road and work on new compositions occupy most of the time for Grapeshot, who in 2020 begins to record his third studio LP, however the pandemic stops the production of the album in its tracks until July 2020. Faced with a bleak outlook in the music industry, the album's release on the market is delayed until May 2021. 'Suckcess' takes them to tour a large part of the Iberian geography, reaping notable success from critics and the public. 'Suckcess' represents the consolidation of their style, with better production and more polarized sounds, which play with extremes and with melodic and catchy parts.
In 2024 and with the new stable and consolidated lineup Grapeshot releases its new EP 'Oblivion' in November. With 5 songs that show a good example of the band's maturity, with effective songs that play with new sounds, at times softer but also more abrasive, flirting with Sludge Metal or Southern Rock if necessary. A work that marks the opening of a new era for Grapeshot.
MEMBERS
Esteban Muñoz (singer): 2010 - present
José A. Poveda (guitar): 2010 - present
Marcos de la Calle (drums): 2010 - present
Borja Cabello (guitar): 2013 - 2020 (bassist) 2021 - present (guitarist)
Miguel García-Monge (bass): 2021 - present
PAST MEMBERS
Javier Pina (guitar): 2010 - 2021
Humberto Castañeda (bass): 2010 – 2013
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"Prelude Of Loss" was born once again from the meeting of the three souls that make up this creature (Gerassimos Evangelou - LORD AGHEROS, Antonio Billé - ANAKONDA and Andrea Tilenni - FEAR OF ETERNITY, ex SINOATH) and will be released in March 2025. A mandatory listening to those who have their musical background in the most melancholy dynamics of Metal and Post Rock of KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN and NOVEMBRE, this new album will dig into your soul in search of the most hidden emotions!
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For fans of : Behexen, Seed of Iblis, and Dissection
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" delivers a relentless and immersive sonic experience that delves deep into themes of rebellion, darkness, and transcendence through anti-religious mutiny. The lyrics of songs such as "Qasam Be Shaytan", performed in his native Farsi, express a strong and defiant nihilism towards religion, particularly Islam. Other tracks, including the intro, incorporate verses from the Quran sung in reverse - a strikingly blasphemous and provocative display of artistry by Atash.
The album is now available digitally via Bandcamp and YouTube, under the label Iblis Manifestations. Physical copies will follow in early 2025.
Tracklist:1) Al-Fatihah
2) Wrath Of Gods
3) Shadows Of Death
4) Possessed By The Void
5) Mesmerized
6) Qasam Be Shaytan
7) To Evil Thou Shall Succumb
8) Solar Apocalypse
9) Nordnundet (Taake Cover)
10) Al-Etmam
"Anti-Cosmic Rebellion" was mixed and mastered by Manticore Productions, while the cover art was done by Viltisvm.
As previously reported, Omid is facing deportation from Norway. Due to cultural differences and the genre's association with anti-religious sentiment, Atash, the sole member of Kaaboos, fears for his life if he is forced to return to Iran.
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.
However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
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https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released a drum playthrough video, featuring Kyle Wagner, for "THE ENEMY IN I," a track from new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM. The video was created by Akuro Productions and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_L_E6kzP5c
Embers of Elysium was released on December 6 via Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Kyle Wagner photo by Dark Dimm Photography.
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
After
'The Tower' and 'Asmodeus', now comes 'WALK WITH ME' the third
music video to be unleashed from VÖLVA'S grim and merciless
album, DESIRES PROFANE. A hymn of lust and temptation, a
pledge of dedication to the dark, 'Walk With Me' is another example of the raw
black metal power that rages in the veins of these Swedish witches.The video for 'Walk With Me' was recorded live at studio Quaalude, Malmö, by Oliver Dahl and Axel Brandt - and you can watch it right here
Desires Profane was released on November 28th - on CD by Grind To Death Records and vinyl by Fiadh Productions - and the critical response has been excellent, with the likes of Distorted Sound Magazine, Metal.de, Metal Division Magazine and many, many more handing out praise and plaudits.
Follow the whispers in your heart and join the Völva coven!
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://fiadh.bandcamp.com/
https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-volva.html
Hailing from the vibrant city of Liepāja, Overcast Rain is
poised to make waves in the global metal scene once again with their highly
anticipated third studio album, Black Death. Set for release on April 11,
2025, under the esteemed Brutal Records banner,
this album promises to redefine the boundaries of dark metal with a sonic
assault like no other.A Legacy Forged in Darkness
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has emerged as a beacon of Latvia’s thriving metal scene. Over the past decade, the band has undergone remarkable evolution, marked by lineup transformations and sonic experimentation, solidifying their place as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative forces.
Their discography boasts two critically acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
These releases have earned the band significant accolades, with tracks like “All Hope Is Gone” breaking into the Destrokit Rock Chart Top 50 and securing spots on the prestigious European Metal Channel rankings. Recognized as cultural milestones, both albums are enshrined in the National Library of Latvia.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a brief hiatus, Mihails Maslovs and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018, channeling a renewed vision to craft a heavier, more aggressive sound. The addition of new members and the transition away from female vocals heralded a bold new era for Overcast Rain. This revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at Bunker13 Fest and clinched second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Their relentless energy and captivating performances have taken them across Europe and beyond, with standout appearances at premier festivals such as Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with icons like Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, Overcast Rain has solidified their reputation as a must-see act on the global metal circuit.
Black Death: A New Chapter
Overcast Rain finished album Black Death, a collection of 13 tracks that includes both brand-new songs and remastered fan favorites. This ambitious release showcases their relentless drive to push the boundaries of dark metal and promises to be a landmark achievement in their career.
Tracklist:
Intro
Black Death
Satanic Slut
Rain
Nightmare
Shadows
Damned
Lost
Motherland
Helloween
White Snow (feat. Artyom Kuricyn - Yomi on Flute (mokshan lang)
War (remastered)
Winter Depression (remastered)
The Current Lineup
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
A Storm Is Coming
As Overcast Rain gears up to release their heaviest single video yet, anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Under the Brutal Records banner, this dark metal powerhouse is ready to usher in a new era of dominance.
Stay tuned for updates—the storm is just beginning.
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https://songwhip.com/overcastrain/
DREAMING DEATH Reveal Title Track From Upcoming Debut EP SINSITER
MINISTERAustralian Death Metal force DREAMING DEATH, featuring members of Beyond Mortal Dreams, Oath of Damnation, has unleashed the title track from their debut EP, Sinister Minister. A feral mix of old-school Death Thrash energy and chilling modern brutality, the track is a perfect introduction to the band’s raw and unrelenting sound.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/odlArf9yBnI
Bandcamp: https://lavadome.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-minister
The full Sinister Minister EP will be released on December 20th, 2024, on CD and digitally via Lavadome Productions. Featuring five tracks of relentless intensity, the EP channels the unholy spirit of Death Metal’s golden age.
Line-up:
Pahl Hodgson – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Ross Duncan – Guitars, Bass
Matt "Skitz" Sanders – Drums
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The concept behind NUCLEAR DOOM STATE was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies worldwide. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. Meanwhile, W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite and change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ” Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we came up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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www.youtube.com/@finalsiege6379
CORRODING SOUL – “CORRODING SOUL”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: January 24th 2025
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal/Post Black Metal
For fans of: Unrequited | Sylvaine | Ghost Bath | Deafheaven
I have left the pain behind me. I am free and unburdened, spinning and turning, racing through the currents of memory with a lightness of being I could never have imagined when the shadows of loss encircled me, pouring like a flood of desolation into my desperate lungs. The tides of black still swell and subside beneath me, but I can see the deep fissures and fractures in its surface, rich with colours and shades of illumination that my tortured gaze could never see before; before I laid down my arms and stepped into the cold blades of insubstantial knives, until I ceased to fight and embraced the darkness, finding victory in my defeat.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy, yet that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that Corroding Soul the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colours to its monochrome world, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight. Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination; each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Opening track, ‘Shadow’ begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. There is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk. Lead single, ‘Tempest’, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendour juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with ‘Bound’ it forms the heart of Corroding Soul, the two tracks enfolding you and carrying you away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then there is ‘Sapphire’, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. It’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul will be released on January 24th and will be available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page. Accept the invitation and let David Lovejoy’s remarkable music take you on a journey you will never forget.
Line-up:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/corrodingsoulofficial
French Iconoclastic and polymorphic Black Metal duo BERLIAL present the first single from sophomore album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME". The song is "NOUVEAU MONDE" and it is available on My Kingdom Music YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/ZhKK4f2DDWs and on all digital platforms.
It's Black Metal built like a wall of sound to be oppressive and melodic including 90's keyboards, a Blackened Death break, electronic elements and spoken words to sustain lyrics without compromises.
It brings them alongside to bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can Pre-Order here: https://shorturl.at/84xCNMy Kingdom Music: Cover (realized by Jeff Grimal)
Tracklist:
1.The Last Dance
2. Nouveau Monde
3. We Deserve To Fall Again
4. Ivresse De La Finitude
5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come
6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
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Canadian band Crown of Madness have created a form of death metal that's both dissonant and emotive which is refreshing in a genre that can too often sound too harsh and mechanical. The music even has a strange atmospheric quality to it which is comparable to label mates Devenial Verdict but both the bands have their own personal vision. Preorders for their debut full length are up now and two songs from it can be heard https://crownofmadnessdm.bandcamp.com/album/memories-fragmented
CROWN OF MADNESS – “MEMORIES FRAGMENTED”
For
fans of
Ulcerate, Devenial Verdict, Dysgnostic, GorgutsCrown of Madness have put out a slew of short-form releases, improving upon their sound with each one and culminating in this full length that sees the most evolved version of their music so far. As accomplished as it is, it also happens to be unique in the style of dissonant death metal - in that, it's deeply personal and palpably emotive, and that poignant, introspective mood pervades their entire album. The music almost has a melodic albeit melancholic quality to it that is refreshing for a style of music that usually sounds harsh and detached. At the same time the music is driven; the hypnotic riffs are invariably interspersed with bursts of blasts and there is good momentum generated in this calculated, undulating pattern which becomes addictive. 'Memories Fragmented' is a beautifully tempered album underpinned by unforgettable melodies, an ambitious release but one completely devoid of pretence, which is bound to be regarded as one of the standout albums in the style in the years to come.
Line up:
Sunshine Schneider - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Connor Gordon - Drums
Artwork by Erskine Designs
Track listing
1. Visions From A Past Life
2. Sovereign Blood
3. Burdened
4. Ashes of Mine
5. When I Don't Remember You
6. Deafening
7. Sea of Fangs
8. Dreamless Nights No Longer
9. Hollow Thresher
10. The Grand Design
Release date - February 28th, 2025
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Thank you very much!Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
GRAVETHORN'S new release "ATROCITAS" continues the debut release, "UNDERGROUND RITUALS OF THOSE UNSEEN". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever were an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us). Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
www.facebook.com/p/Gravethorn
Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album 'Disgust' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second double single 'Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla / Darken the Attic' is unleashed today. The music video is also done for the first track and it features Nikki666 on guest vocals.
Video
is available here: https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3YvoListen to the double-single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ca-itseinho
Kurwa Doktor comments the tracks:
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla
- It's the third time when our friend Nikki 666 has written lyrics and arranged them onto our song, again manifesting the obnoxiously marvellous "punk rock" side of Cannibal Accident.
Darken The Attic
- Dissonant grindcore, blackmetallish anguish and claustrophobic horror are the ingredients of this song, which differs drastically from most the material the band has ever written.
Upcoming gigs:
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Cannibal Accident - Disgust (Album 2025)
Track list:
1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Listen to the first double-single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
Introducing MARROWOMB. This Chicago-based blackened-death entity is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music with its debut album, PHISENOMIE.
Over five years in the making, Phisenomie is the brain spawn of multi-instrumentalist Frank Lato and features drums by renowned session drummer Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted).
MARROWOMB and Ghost Cult Magazine have teamed for the exclusive premiere of the album's lead single, "Vicarious Visage," a song that tells the story of an individual so consumed by their external persona that the façade they present to the world begins to reshape their inner self.
"This song did not come together easily," states Lato. "It started as a puzzle piece, and I didn’t know how to end it. Then, I remembered a couple of old riffs I had lying around for years. I put together the clean guitar break and the ending riffs that followed it and inserted them into the song. Once I heard this result, I knew it was finally finished. The ending to this one became one of my favorite passages on the record even though it took the longest to create."
Listen to "Vicarious Visage" at https://ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-single-premiere-marrowomb-shares-a-new-single-vicarious-visage-new-album-coming-soon/
Over eight meticulously crafted tracks, Phisenomie delivers an unrelenting experience that blurs the boundaries between extreme and experimental. Each song provides a labyrinth of ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms, showcasing Lato’s visionary approach to composition. Phisenomie immerses listeners in a soundscape that is both savage and cerebral. This debut offering is more than just an album—it is a journey through the depths of the human psyche, where chaos and catharsis converge.
Phisenomie is due out on February 21, 2025. Pre-order the album at https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
The artwork for Phisenomie was done by Penny Slinger with layout by Frank Lato. Photography by the legendary Peter Beste.
Tracklisting:1) Phantasia Kataleptike
2) Sickness Unto Life
3) Vicarious Visage
4) Inner Ring
5) Black Gossamer
6) Veil of Cold
7) The Mirror
8) Despairloom
MARROWOMB is a blackened death metal project formed from the ashes of former Chicago-based bands Polyptych and Endmember in 2020. Spearheaded by mastermind Frank Lato, the artistry of MARROWOMB knows no bounds and takes an uncompromising approach to songwriting. The project takes its influences from various sources; however, the prominent focus is centered on internal conflict and struggle.
MARROWOMB opts for a simplistic approach to its lyrical content and concepts; however, this is not a surface-level entity. For those who choose to venture beyond the surface, there are rewards to seeking out additional truths, messages, and meanings within the music.
MARROWOMB is:
Frank Lato: guitars, bass, vocals, synths/programming
Kevin Paradis: drums
Guest appearances:
Greg Livas: solo on “The Mirror”
Curtis Vamarassi: solo on “Black Gossamer”
Shane Hill: solo on “Despairloom”
All guitar solos recorded by Greg Livas at Ohmstead Studios
https://marrowomb.bandcamp.com/album/phisenomie
Pre-order now: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=der-prager-handgriff
"Arglistige Täuschung" translated as "Deceptive Deception," is a masterpiece of dark industrial EBM that blends haunting atmospheres, intricate sound design, and disturbing melodies. Formed in 1990 in Witten, Germany by Stefan Schäfer (vocals) and Volker Rathmann (machines), the German group, known for their dark and uncompromising approach, solidified their reputation with this groundbreaking album.
"Arglistige Täuschung" was originally released in 1993 after a few tape releases, which proved to be a real commercial success for their record label with its sonic innovations and its post-DAF or Nitzer Ebb power and an underlying rawness that will remain the band's trademark over the years. A record that is both thought-provoking and captivating, from the first track "Tibet", the listener is immersed in a world of dissonance and dark beauty. It is a mood setter, preparing you for the psychological journey that awaits, without ever letting up.
The use of synthesizers is particularly masterful, with cold, metallic tones underpinned by warm, organic bass lines that give the album a sense of isolation and intimacy. One of the most notable features is the vocal delivery, which oscillates between haunting chants and a low bass voice. There is a sense of controlled chaos throughout the record, where sounds often seem on the verge of disintegration, but always held together by a singular and intense vision. It is dark, thought-provoking and bold, an album that will continue to reveal more with every listen. In short, “Arglistige Täuschung” is a triumph. Prager Handgriff have created something absolutely unique: a compelling and multifaceted sonic experience that showcases their immense creativity and bold approach to music. This is a record that demands attention, patience, and a willingness to embrace the uncomfortable.
“Arglistige Täuschung” Tracklist:A1.Tibet 03:54
A2.Deutschland? 03:30
A3.Klaustrophobie 03:26
A4.Flucht 03:58
A5.Herbst 05:50
B1.Das Du 03:52
B2.Zivilisation 03:27
B3.Monsun 03:38
B4.Bilder Meiner Angst 04:30
B5.Großstadtliebe 04:59
C1.Baskerville 06:08
C2.Wahnsinn 02:46
C3.Schwermetall 03:58
C4.Tollwut 03:28
D1.Prag 02:57
D2.Herzschlag 03:06 (Bonus Track)
D3.Morgengrauen 05:38 (Bonus Track)
D4.Zäsur 04:09 (Bonus Track)
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INSURRECTION
– “EXILED TO EARTH “Format: Music Cassette(digitally, only the 4 'ETE' EP tracks will be available to stream in 8-BIT)
Label: Tunnelgeur Records
INSURRECTION (NL) offers the ultimate blend between brutality, melody and catchiness with their raging melodic death/thrash. Hailing from the north of the Netherlands, founded in 2008, these Dutch thrashers released their critically acclaimed 6-track debut EP 'Catatonic' on Big Bad Wolf Records in 2015. First print sold-out in no time and Insurrection subsequently did a whole shitload of shows promoting this release in the Netherlands and Germany.
Following up their successful debut EP, Insurrection released full-length album ‘Circles Of Despair’ in 2019 on Big Bad Wolf/Headbangers Records (mix & mastering by Fredrik Nordström, who previously mixed In Flames, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir etc.). Still tight and energetic, but pushing the envelope on this release by refining their death/thrash sound into a more diverse approach.
With 4-track EP ‘Exiled To Earth’, Insurrection presented their most melodic and mature release in 2023. Containing meticulously written and thought out melodeath/thrash tracks. Equally aggressive, upbeat and melodic, but with an added touch of prog and atmosphere this time. ‘Exiled To Earth’ was mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (Aborted, Severe Torture, Haliphron a.o.).
Critically acclaimed for their killer songwriting skills and their tight live performances (more than 120 shows played all over Europe with metal icons such as Destruction, Cryptopsy, King Diamond, Cradle Of Filth, Suffocation, Hypocrisy a.o.) during the past few years, Insurrections quality is no longer an underground secret. With a special edition re-release of ‘Exiled To Earth’ (including 10 (!) live & 8-BIT bonus tracks) these melodeath/thrashers are ready to rise like the tide out of the underground!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Futile Existence(live)
06. Dawn Of Defeat(live)
07. Moribund(live)
8-BIT:
01. Hopeless World Below
02. The End Of Honesty
03. In Terram Extorres
04. Crimson Skies
05. Spiralling Down
06. On Circles Of Despair
07. Moribund
INSURRECTION is:
Douwe Talma: Drums
Marten Hutten: Guitar
Armand Venema: Guitar
Pieter Oeverling: Vocals/Bassguitar
https://www.facebook.com/Insurrectionofficial
Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: February 7th 2025
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | My Dying Bride | Shape Of Despair | Officium Triste
He stands upon the shore of a turbulent winter sea, snow drifting about his feet upon the dull, wet sand. A chill wind blows in across the colourless waves that reflect the colourless sky above, cutting through his thin shirt and carelessly unbuttoned coat that hangs uselessly from one shoulder. It bites at his skin with teeth like needles of ice, but he has no sense of feeling within or without. His empty eyes stare at the storm-tossed waters and he wonders if there is comfort to be found there, in the deep, dark places, hidden from the sun. A peace without end…
After years lost in the silence, far from sight though never far from memory, Inborn Suffering have returned. The kings of Parisian melodic, majestic doom death have emerged from the dust and shadows with a gargantuan new album of heart rending emotion…and while some unexpected returns bring with them only tarnished dreams and faded treasure, Pale Grey Monochrome adorns the Inborn Suffering legacy in sombre gravitas and shades of dusk and gold. As the foreboding ‘Wounding’ falls desolate into the arms of ‘From Lowering Tides’ sadness imbues every lamenting note. As an unkind world bows the shoulders beneath the weight of tragedy, this song swallows you into its darkness, sharing its bitter tears and shattered dreams. ‘Pale Grey Monochrome’ follows with a richly textured guitar riff, before the incredible heft of the first drum beat drives the air from your lungs, like a moment of terrible realisation. Exquisitely paced this wonderful title track leads you on, across vast wastes to the incomparable ‘Tales From An Empty Shell’ – searingly beautiful, this is an absolute masterclass in the melancholy arts of doom. Loss, despair, fear and hope all embrace the listener as they travel on to the sublime fragility and sweeping magnificence of album closer, ‘Drawing Circles’…and there could be no better way to end this incredible work of emotive metal. Pale Grey Monochrome is more than a triumphant return, it is an album that will take you beneath its wings, leaving you breathless and stunned.
Now with the backing of Ardua Music, home to many of the greatest doom death bands around, Inborn Suffering will unveil the sorrow filled tour de force of Pale Grey Monochrome on February 7th. Mixed and mastered with the deftest of touches by Déhà of Opus Magnum Studio (Abduction, Deadspace, Wolvennest etc) and adorned in the powerful artwork of Franck Besançon (Maveth, Solemn Lament, Silent Hill: Townfall etc), Pale Grey Monochrome has been carefully curated by Inborn Suffering and the results are remarkable. In February Ardua music will also reissue Inborn Suffering's two revered early albums, Wordless Hope and Regression To Nothingness – the year ahead looks bleak indeed…
Line-up:
Laurent Chaulet - Vocals/Guitars
Emmanuel Ribeiro - Bass
Stéphane Peudupin - Guitar
Thomas Rugolino – Drums
https://www.arduamusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/inbornsufferingdoom/
Ömer
Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend
of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramaci’s
upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural
influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom
teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that
would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued various musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
www.youtube.com/@fragmentarysolidabyss7838
https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
The
Rising Force of Brazilian Thrash MetalSince their formation in 2010, Válvera has emerged as one of Brazil's most promising metal bands. With three powerhouse albums under their belt—Cidade Em Caos (2015), Back To Hell (2017), and Cycle Of Disaster (2020)—the band has captivated audiences and critics alike. Their most recent release, Cycle Of Disaster, launched globally through Brutal Records (USA), earned high praise, ranking as the 8th best Brazilian metal album of 2020 by Roadie Crew, Brazil’s leading rock and metal magazine.
Thrash Metal Titans with a Global Reach
Known for their electrifying performances, Válvera has played over 300 shows and completed three international tours, leaving their mark across continents:
Back To Hell European Tour (2018): Performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Slovenia, Poland, and Italy.
South American Tour with Prong (2022): Stunned audiences in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Unleashed Fury European Tour Part I (2023): Played to packed venues in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Poland.
With their distinct sound—a fusion of thrash metal and innovative subgenre elements—European media has coined their style as "Neo Thrash Metal."
On the Brink of Global Domination
Válvera's music is available across all major streaming platforms, and four tracks have even made their way into popular online games like Guitar Flash and GrooVR. As they finalize their upcoming album, Unleashed Fury, at Dual Noise Studios, the band is gearing up for their Reckoning Europe Tour in April 2025, with shows spanning six countries.
Sharing the Stage with Legends
Válvera has performed alongside some of metal’s greatest acts, including Sepultura, Destruction, Prong, Angra, Krisiun, Ratos de Porão, CPM 22, Gorgoroth, Korzus, Almah, and Project 46, to name a few. Their resume also boasts appearances at major festivals like Rock Na Praça, Maniacs Metal Meeting, and Semana do Rock.
Meet the Band:
Vocals & Guitar: Glauber Barreto
Guitar: Rodrigo Torres
Bass: Gabriel Prado
Drums: Leandro Peixoto
With relentless energy and a passion for conquering stages worldwide, Válvera is ready to unleash their fury and cement their place among metal’s elite. Follow them now and join their journey to the top of the global metal scene!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
www.youtube.com/valveraoficial
www.facebook.com/bandavalvera
In
early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of DREADMASK, a melodic
death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece,
Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful
heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After
each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van
Delft, and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The
group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023.
Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence
of fear and concealment.
While
'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we
arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of
societal norms, we encounter our 'PRIME DREAD'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
-all orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers, download codes
and other surprises! ===
-first 50 orders come together with a second free CD, a best of compilation of cult Italian Tech Death Metal band Aydra, courtesy of Rude Awakening Records!
Featuring interviews with:
All Is Ashes
AmongRuins
Benediction
Blasphemous Goat Vomit
Blemish
Cerberus
Chanid
Divine Defecation
Dödsmarsch
Evilucifer
Illdisposed
Karnak Seti
Mausoleum
Necrocock
Necrophobic
Nightrage
Sanity
Satanic Priest
Sathanas
Severe Torture
SoulreaperS
Tsjuder
Unhinge
Unleashed
Wedding Party
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+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
+ AYDRA compilation CD for the first 50 orders
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Slowly We Rot #25 already in works and scheduled for a Spring 2025 release!
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:
Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Order: https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suffered-existence
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Tracklist
1. Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows
Dreadmask:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557336575289
-all orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers, download codes
and other surprises! ===-first 50 orders come together with a second free CD, a best of compilation of cult Italian Tech Death Metal band Aydra, courtesy of Rude Awakening Records!
Featuring interviews with:
All Is Ashes
AmongRuins
Benediction
Blasphemous Goat Vomit
Blemish
Cerberus
Chanid
Divine Defecation
Dödsmarsch
Evilucifer
Illdisposed
Karnak Seti
Mausoleum
Necrocock
Necrophobic
Nightrage
Sanity
Satanic Priest
Sathanas
Severe Torture
SoulreaperS
Tsjuder
Unhinge
Unleashed
Wedding Party
+ articles
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
+ AYDRA compilation CD for the first 50 orders
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Spring 2025)!
Slowly We Rot #25 already in works and scheduled for a Spring 2025 release!
Trades welcome especially with other zines!
Info & Order here: https://slowlywerot.limitedrun.com/
swrzine@yahoo.com
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For those eager to immerse themselves in the blistering chaos of death metal, Suffered Existence, the debut album from Wisconsin’s underground powerhouse Decrepid, is a must-listen.
This enigmatic yet commanding band encapsulates the genre’s raw essence with their standout track Decrepid—a ferocious display of unrelenting power and visceral intensity. From the electrifying opening riffs to the guttural growls, the song delivers an unyielding auditory assault, offering a cathartic experience for die-hard metal enthusiasts.
The band’s lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Darryl Hebert leads the charge with his searing guitar work and ferocious vocals, while Robert Popovich amplifies the chaos with his punishing rhythms and shared vocal duties. Brian Klug anchors the sound with bass lines that quake like tectonic shifts, and Scott Popovich drives the intensity with his feral and blistering drumming. Together, they create a sonic landscape as unrelenting as it is precise.
For fans of the underground death metal scene, Suffered Existence is more than just an album—it’s a testament to the unyielding spirit of the genre. Decrepid is not merely a band; they are a beacon within Wisconsin’s heavy music underground.
Prepare to suffer—and savor every brutal second
Tracks:Intro 1:06
Brutal Suppression 3:54
Dahmer 4:44
In the Flesh 4:17
Suffered Existence 3:13
Burial Execution 7:19
The Dead Sea 3:49
Reflection of Possession 4:29
The Grind 0:07
Outro 1:09
Production Credits for Suffered Existence by Decrepid
Engineering: Ramie Espinoza
Recording and Mixing: DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza at Firebird Studios, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mastering: Mike Lucas at Allen-Bradley Audio Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Art Direction: DECREPID and Tracy Popovich
Design: DECREPID
2024 Remastering: Loïc Fontaine at Krucyator Productions
Originally released in 1994.
All music and lyrics composed by DECREPID.
Produced collaboratively by DECREPID and Ramie Espinoza.
These meticulous production efforts underscore the relentless dedication behind Suffered Existence, elevating the album to its definitive form.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Order: https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suffered-existence
AEON OF AWARENESS – “THE EMBRACING LIGHT OF RAROHENGA”
MORTIFEROTH – „...TO THE ABYSS“ (TAPE/EP)
DISTRESSED TO MARROW – “THE LAST GIVEAWAY”(MCD / EP )
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) bestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA
zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album
„Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“,
„Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe
Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen
auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds,
der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative
Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erschien am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
Tracklist:
A1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know:
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel GITARREN, GESANG, KEYBOARDS, BASS
Torsten GESANG
Stefan GITARREN, GESANG
Malte SCHLAGZEUG
Heidig BASS
Diskographie:
1999 Lethe (Gottverreckte Finsternis)
2000 Taverne (In Schatten schäbiger Spelunken)
2001 Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)
2002 Galgendämmerung (Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten)
2003 Stille (Das nagende Schweigen)
2004 Nektar Teil I (Zwölf Monde, eine Hand voll Träume)
2005 Nektar Teil II (Seen, Flüsse, Tagebücher)
2008 Sequenzen einer Wanderung
2011 Verderbnis (Der Schnitter kratzt an jeder Tür)
2013 Umbriel (Das Schweigen zwischen den Sternen)
2016 Mogontiacum (Nachdem die Nacht herabgesunken)
2017 Totholz (Ein Raunen aus dem Klammwald)
2020 Irrlicht (Es schlägt dem Mond ein kaltes Herz)
2023 Karwoche (Die Sonne der Toten pulsiert)
2024 Hammergeddon 666 (Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein)
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EMP und Rock Hard präsentieren:
Samstag, 14. Juni 2025 – Oberhausen, Deutschland – Turbinenhalle *
Montag, 16. Juni 2025 – London, Großbritannien – Shepherds Bush Empire
Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2025 – Zürich, Schweiz – Komplex 457 *
Donnerstag, 19. Juni 2025 – München, Deutschland – Tonhalle *
Dienstag, 24. Juni 2025 – Mailand, Italien – Alcatraz
Sänger Zak Stevens erklärt:
"Wie ihr euch vorstellen könnt, gibt es bei diesen Shows so viele besondere Dinge, die mir durch den Kopf jagen. Wir können zum ersten Mal in über 20 Jahren eine Reihe an Headliner-Shows spielen, die uns direkt zurück zu all den unglaublichen Fans bringen, die uns über die letzten drei Dekaden so viele unvergessliche Erinnerungen geschenkt haben. Das hier ist unsere Chance, denen, die uns all die Jahre unterstützt haben, etwas zurückzugeben!"
Im Rahmen dieser lang erwarteten Rückkehr auf die Bühnen nach gut einem Jahrzehnt, wird das ikonische Line-up, bestehend aus John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate und Al Pitrelli, auch auf folgenden Festivals auftreten:
Freitag, 13. Juni 2025 – Leeuwarden, Niederlande – Into The Grave Festival
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2025 – Dessel, Belgien – Graspop Metal Meeting
Donnerstag, 26. Juni, 2025 – Barcelona, Spanien – Rockfest
Samstag, 28. Juni 2025 – Thessaloniki, Griechenland – Rockwave Festival
"All diese großartigen Festival-Shows werden unglaublich gut kommen. Es ist schwer, sich das Maß an Spannung rund um diese Shows auch nur vorzustellen," führt Zak fort.
Savatage-Gründer Jon Oliva drückt seine Enttäuschung darüber aus, diesmal nicht dabei sein zu können, freut sich aber gleichzeitig auch sehr für seine Bandkollegen: "Ich bin sehr aufgeregt, dass die Jungs ein paar Shows spielen. Leider werde ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht in der Lage sein, die Jungs bei dieser Reihe von Shows zu begleiten, aber das ist hoffentlich nur vorübergehend. Ich werde im Studio weiter an neuer Musik für die Zukunft der Band arbeiten. Diese Shows werden großartig werden und ich werde mit ihnen daran arbeiten, sie für euch vorzubereiten. Ich weiß, dass ihr es lieben werdet!!! Ich und die Jungs sind sehr aufgeregt und bereit, es krachen zu lassen! Ich danke euch allen für die Unterstützung in all den Jahren und wir können es kaum erwarten, mit euch zu rocken!"
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New
album “NOCTAMBULIST II: DE DROOM” to be released 7 February 2025
via These Hands Melt. Dutch blackgaze band Noctambulist have unveiled a music video to the second single off their upcoming album “Noctambulist II: De Droom”.
The video to the track “Lichteter” here was premiered via No Clean Singing today, and can be watched here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/12/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-noctambulist-lichteter/
"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via These Hands Melt. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
“Lichteter” and previous single “Aderlater” are available to stream via all digital platforms.
“Noctambulist II: De Droom” can be pre-ordered via These Hands Melt: https://lnk.to/noctambulist
De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen. What sets De Droom apart from the first record is that the writing was done with the entire band on board whereas full song ideas used to be presented by a few members. The songs this time around are just that, songs.
While De Droom is not a concept album most songs reflect on the beauty of a mediocre co-habitual existence while also struggling with the seemingly impossible dream of home ownership. The album cover features a bedroom of a derelict villa, reflecting the themes of hope, failure and heartbreak present on the album.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released through These Hands Melt in February 2025.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES, have released new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song.
Stream/purchase at the following links:
https://amongtheseashes.bandcamp.com/album/embers-of-elysium
https://alone.gr/shop/product/among-these-ashes-embers-of-elysium-cd/
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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This Friday, December 6, 2024, blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, "Live Demise", that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!
"Live Demise" was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).
A video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA are premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!
Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:
"With "Night Eternal" we present you the opening track of our debut album "Fallen Angel’s Dominion" (2010), taken off our first ever live release "Live Demise". Tracked at a home town show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"
The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhtC2L3RmM
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest, much-acclaimed studio album "Hail The Abyss" (released in May 2023 via Napalm Records ( https://napalmrecords.com/thulcandra ), "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order "Live Demise" https://lnk.to/Thulcandra-LiveDemise
"Live
Demise" track listing:01. In The Realm Of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Black Flags Of Hate
05. In Blood And Fire
06. Aeon Of Darkness
07. The Spirit Of The Night
08. In Silence We Eternally Slee
"Live Demise" will be available on December 6, 2024 .
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
Formed in 2020, CENTURY have hastened their ascent of the true-metal underground on the strength of 2023’s The Conquest of Time debut album. While both members of the duo are veterans of the metal underground, with CENTURY do they uphold the noble, heroic sound of early Swedish heavy metal – namely, the cult icons of Heavy Load, Overdrive, Gotham City, and Axewitch. Now, with their second album, they’re set to eclipse that mini-classic.
Titled Sign of the Storm, CENTURY’s sophomore full-length builds on all the strengths of the debut and sends everything further back in time. Amazingly, Sign of the Storm sounds time-stamped strictly at 1982. From songwriting – brisk in its energy but never belabored, almost casual in its overt heroism, with riffs on the right side of hot-rockin’ and not without a twinge of melancholy – on to the production – clean and spacious but not lacking grit, “big” but in an authentically underground way, conveying both castle high and dungeon low – CENTURY here offer swords & sorcery heavy metal like few others in the modern era. To say Sign of the Storm sounds truly OLD is not a disservice to either that production nor especially the songwriting (or even guitarist’s Staffan Tengnér’s impassioned, olde-worlde vocals); it simply underlines the fact that the duo are absolute masters of their eldritch domestic idiom, and that this latest album deserves to be spoken in the same discussion as those aforementioned legends. “No Time for Tomorrow” – the medieval metal past is alive with CENTURY!
Line-up:
Leo Ekström Sollenmo Drums, Bass
Staffan Tengnér Guitars, Vocals, Bass
From Stockholm, Sweden
Release date:
24th January 2025
Release info:
LP edition, various colors (Electric Assault)
CD edition with sticker, obi (Dying Victims)
Tracklist1 Sacrifice
2 Children Of The Past
3 Necromancer
4 The Chains Of Hell
5 Fallen Hero
6 Sign Of The Storm
7 Fly Away
8 No Time For Tomorrow
9 Possessed By The Night
10 Sorceress
Pre-order:
https://electricassaultrecords.bigcartel.com/
https://electricassaultrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sign-of-the-storm
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Hi
everybody,Petr from PARAT PRODUCTIONS, Czech Republic,
here. This year's eighth studio album by Slovak death/doom legends THALARION, titled "CRYOPRESERVATION",
was released on CD by Pařát Productions on August 12th, and on
December 16th, the LP and MC versions will also be available. From my point of
view, it's an amazing record that I want to own as a collector on three types
of physical media. I will be happy if this activity, let's say a Christmas
present, will also make other fans of the band happy.Release Date: 16.12. 2024
Limited Only:
LP black / 250 copies, MC / 100 copies
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfD3ZIwe98&t=726s
You can order in the Paratshop LP https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-3/
Swiss extreme metal trailblazers TYRMFAR return with their searing new single, "HAUNTED BY THE TRUTH," the third offering from their highly anticipated EP, SYMBIOSIS, set for release on March 28, 2025.
"Haunted by the Truth" dives into the emotional struggle of confronting past mistakes and buried secrets. The song explores the weight of guilt, regret, and the haunting presence of unspoken truths. With a powerful blend of vulnerability and reflection, it tells the story of a person wrestling with their inner demons, searching for redemption, and striving to find peace amidst the shadows of their past.
“Haunted
by the Truth” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/hauntedbythetruthmountains, Tyrmfar quickly made their mark in the extreme metal scene since their 2013 debut. Their EP In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit (2015) and the acclaimed Human Abomination (2017) led to major European festival appearances, including Metal Days, where they earned praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” With their second album, Renewal Through Purification, and their 2022 release Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, Tyrmfar solidified their sound, embarking on a European tour with Gorgoroth.
The upcoming Symbiosis EP pushes the band’s compositional boundaries further, blending their blackened death metal roots with modern influences. Against the backdrop of an uncertain ecological and social climate, the EP reflects a deep exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Each band member’s distinct style contributes to the collaborative process, bringing raw emotion and intensity to both the music and their live performances.
Tyrmfar:
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon - Bass
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Check it out on The Circle Pit YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXjCs4rgzo
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
Druparia will release long-awaited debut full-length album, The River Above, on December 27!
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The album's first single, the title track, is streaming on Bandcamp at: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order: https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track
Listing:1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, Darkest Hour, Sylosis, Sacramentum, Insomnium,
Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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The song is "SORROW'S SHROUD" and unveil another aspect of the incredible and amazing new release out on January 3rd for My Kingdom Music.
The official video is available at https://youtu.be/oHv1V2NUFxcOnce again Gerassimos Evangelou, only mind behind this project experiencing the atmospheric and avantgardish side of Black Metal during the last 20 years and more, presents with "Anhedonia" an album where the cinematic essence of ULVER is side by side with the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, where the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM contrasts with the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
So as always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
Pre-Order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
Cover (realized by Federico De Luca)
Tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope –
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: February 25th 2025
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Nifelheim | Immortal | Dark Funeral | Behexen
Dry dust and drier bones, sealed behind stone and cross and whispered prayer. Centuries of thirst, of desperate, torturous thirst, wracked by endless dreams of a crimson tide, crashing in waves through the invisible chains that bind, infusing this brittle, skeletal form with rapacious life and clothing it once more in flesh and skin. My thoughts roam the night beyond these walls, calling to them, drawing them to me. My patience is eternal and I know that they will come. They will find me, free me, bow to me and we shall ride upon black winds of vengeance…and drink until the world itself shall die.
A tolling bell, a howling wind and chants of dire imprecation announce the return of Christ Dismembered, Australia’s chief advocates of apostasy and servants of the beast! The fabled followers of darkness have finally unleashed their second full length album of blood hungry black metal – Ov Vampiricy! As the opening invocation fades a jagged, circling riff spirals downwards before exploding into the furious blast beat inferno of ‘Fool’s Gambit’. Black metal as old as the grave, built upon a bleeding throat rasp, rampant drumming and guitars that dance like spiders across crumbling tombs, roars forth – from the taut, nerve stretching riffs of ‘Mother Of Demons’ to the devilish refrains of ‘The Numbers Oppose’. The haunting tones of ‘The Banishment’ are placed perfectly at the album’s heart, drawing you deeper into the darkness, where ‘A Ritual Most Foul’ waits to drive cold spikes of guitar into your skull with iron hammer drums. Each element of Christ Dismembered plays its part perfectly, building an edifice of unapologetic black metal, unswerving in its focus and intensity. ‘Child Devouring Servants Of Satan’ is a magnificent, blood drenched rampage through the temples of innocence and purity, it’s murderous malice matched only by its sorcerous songcraft; but even that must bend the knee to ‘Riddled With Sin’, a triumphant climax of evil, epic in scope and daunting in its fury, that brings Ov Vampiricy full circle and closes the door to the mausoleum once more.
Over the years of their crusade against the light Christ Dismembered have performed alongside the likes of Taake, Immolation, Krisiun, Angelcorpse, Belphegor, Dark Funeral and many more, sharing stages with the very best that the extreme music world has to offer. Now they are ready to ride out into the world once more, bringing with them the heretical gospel that is Ov Vampiricy. On February 25th the children of the night will be unbound and their infernal music will echo through the darkness once more. Open your ears to their cries, open your arms to their embrace – or grip your crucifix in shaking hands and weep.
Line-up:
Arch Worm – Vocals/Guitars
Doomsayer – Lead Guitar
Winter Demon – Rhythm Guitar
Plague – Drums
Skorpa – Bass
https://www.mshmusicgroup.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristDismembered
Underground Kvlt Records Announces the Release of SEPTUAGINT’S Debut Album, ACOSMIC CONFLAGRATION
Underground Kvlt Records, a sub-label of Odium Records, is thrilled to announce the release of Acosmic Conflagration, the highly anticipated debut album by Greek black metal band Septuagint. Released on 20 September 2024, the album promises to leave an indelible mark on the black metal scene with its unique blend of ferocity and atmosphere.
Septuagint has created an album that pushes boundaries, both musically and spiritually. Their sound captures the raw essence of black metal while exploring profound and mystical themes.
Mixed and mastered by Devo "Magnus" Anderson at the renowned Endarker Studio, the album delivers a sonic experience that combines raw aggression with intricate, immersive compositions.
Septuagint first emerged in 2014 with their EP Negative Void Trinity. They have since continued to evolve with critically acclaimed splits, including Sphinx: The Great Enigma of Times (with Akrotheism) and Vortex (with Ophidian Coil) in 2019. Acosmic Conflagration marks a new chapter for the band as they expand their vision and carve their path in the black metal genre.
Tracklist:Spirituus Luna Nox
Cauterising Sulphur
Restoration of Apophis
Cainite Bloodtrails
Into the Furnace of Moloch
Septuagint is poised to captivate listeners with its atmospheric and spiritually charged black metal, making Acosmic Conflagration a must-hear release of the year.
Listen to the album on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGorySO0Xk
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6 XMAS SINGLES FROM ROTTWEILER RECORDS
Christmas
time is here again – the time of good will to all men, peace on Earth and of
course, gut-wrenchingly heavy extreme metal! Over the course of the festive
period Rottweiler Records will be unleashing six celebratory singles from six
of the heaviest, most diverse bands around – including three brand new
additions to the Rottweiler roster. So, here are the brutal and beautiful
delights you have in store this Christmas…On November 29th MANGLED CARPENTER delivered an absolutely crushing take on traditional carol ‘I Saw Three Ships’ – the song transformed into a pummelling display of huge riffs and deadly drumming. This dual release in conjunction with Broken Curfew Records is simply devastating!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
MAC HINE - Drums
Another dual release with Broken Curfew Records is due to land on December 6th, as extreme death/grind outfit PULPIT VOMIT obliterate ‘Jingle, Jingle, Jingle’ with reckless abandon. It’s dangerous, damaging and a whole lot of fun!
Line-up:
Seth Metoyer - Guitars/Vocals
Tim Olson - Drums
Kristeffor Olson - Bass
In December 13th Rottweiler introduce us to the first of their new signings – EXONERATION! This international force blend deathcore, metalcore and modern metal into an explosive cocktail that you’ll be able to experience in full when their debut album lands in 2025. Before that there’s their superb Christmas double hit of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Mary Did You Know’ to whet the appetite.
Line-up:
Cory Stiles - Guitars/Bass/Programming
Arnaud Zip - Vocals
Vincent Hagen - Drums (not on this single)
The ‘merry gentlemen’ aren’t getting much rest this Christmas as on December 20th another new Rottweiler signing, THE FINAL WITNESS, present their interpretation of the carol which dates back to the 1650s. ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Freedom From Satan) is an enthralling piece of progressive death metal - ambitious and adventurous in its approach.
Line-up:
Josh Henderson - Music and Vocals
Jason Wisdom - Producer/Engineer
On Christmas Eve we have the third new signing to Rottweiler Records as IGNITE THE GODS serve up their sumptuous take on ‘Mary Did You Know’ – epic, aggressive, symphonic and downright magnificent.
Line-up:
Dano Medina - Guitars
Eduardo Belmont - Vocals
Diego Orozco - Drums
Finally, on Christmas Day itself, long standing Mid West metal band I AM THE PENDRAGON present an emotive, progressive, heavy and melodic treat, with ‘Holy Mystery – Revised Edition’.
Line-up:
I Am The Pendragon
Jerrod Cunningham – Vocals/Guitar
Kevin "Moose" Busch – Bass
Darryl Cunningham – Guitars
*Drums by David Martin*
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REAL
Death Metal + REAL Deathmatch Wrestling ... a match made in HELL!Horror Pain Gore Death Productions unleash the first ever underground metal and underground wrestling compilation: SVN - King Of The Deatmatches 2024! SVN (Severe Violent Nature) is the hottest new independent promotion in the world of Deathmatch Wrestling, and on December 14th 2024 twelve ruthless competitors will battle to become this year's King Of The Deathmatches:
Shlak
Otis Cogar
Masada
Aero Boy
Journey Fatu
Judge Joe Dred
Ninja Mack
Hoodfoot
Jake Crist
Big F’n Joe
Bestia 666
Orin Veidt
To celebrate with this epic Deathmatch tournament, HPGD unleashes this COMPILATION featuring 70+ minutes of vicious underground metal from 23 different artists on the roster:
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/svn
Tracklisting:
1. THE CRIPPLER - I'm Just Gonna Let Myself In
2. LYCANTHROPHY - Wasteland
3. HUMAN INFECTION - Embrace Perfection
4. SULLY - DeadPan
5. COFFINS - Hellbringer
6. IMMORTAL FORCE - Mass Murder Meat Market
7. BLOOD FREAK - Convulsions
8. GHOULHOUSE - Cellar Feeder
9. CHAINED TO THE DEAD - He's Just Meat Now
10. FACHE - Sans Pitie
11. CULLED - Coercion
12. UNDERGANG - Dødskunst
13. HORRIBLE EARTH - Prayers Ring Hollow
14. BRED FOR SLAUGHTER - Rape Kill Conquer
15. GORE MACHINE - Lunker
16. CORPSEVORE - Science Without Conscience
17. DEGRAVE - Overlord
18. LORD GORE - Morgue Whore
19. SADISTIC FORCE - Speeding Black Leather Hell
20. FUPA GODDESS - Dr. Pill Wildnout
21. CRUSHUMAN - A Schizophrenics Nightmare
22. MUDSHOW - Burning Idol
23. SAVIORSKIN - Sycophant
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US sludge/doom band Pillar of Light are on the verge of putting out their ambitious debut full length which promises to be a standout album in the style. The alternating combination of deafeningly heavy music with deeply emotive melodies is terrific and then you have the tormented vocals from Aaron Whitfield which are simply outstanding. Everything Is Noise premiered one of their songs in their eloquently written feature https://everythingisnoise.net/premieres/pillar-of-light-make-you-feel-the-weight-of-leaving-everything-behind/
Excerpt - "The prevailing riff and melody throughout the song is downtrodden, yet strong, capturing the band’s almost contradictory sonic embodiment of light and dark"
PILLAR OF LIGHT - “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, NeurosisPillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
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Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal,
Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/stuka-deathcomesnuclearELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: "Sunset of the Corrupted" (31 October 2024), "Death Comes Nuclear" (4 December 2024), and "ELECTRONIC BODY METAL" (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is:
Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming
01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals
Herra V: Vocals
Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals
Luna Wolf: Vocals
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single 'Golden Maiden' is out today and it displays the band's multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Watch Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."
Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Listen to Golden Maiden on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-maiden
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track
list:01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False MessiahAlbum cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
https://pestilentscars.bandcamp.com
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Elisa Montaldo and Samael Von Martin are the protagonists of
this arcane and mystical musical laboratory named ALBUS DIABOLUS.Here are revealed the souls and minds behind this name, a creature that will give life next April 2025 to the debut album with the extremely evocative title of "COMPENDIO ESOTERICO ELETTRONICO" in LP and digital format.
Great musician Elisa Montaldo (Mater A Clivis Imperat, Il Tempio Delle Clessidre and VLY among others), composer and all-round artist, is an essential part of ALBUS DIABOLUS with Samael Von Martin from whose artistic vision the creature was born. Well-known musician of the extreme Metal scene (Evol and Death Dies) as well as leader of Mater A Clivis Imperat, a creature he shares with Elena Montaldo, Samael Von Martin with this project brings to music his great passion for experimentation and avant-garde sound.
ALBUS DIABOLUS aims to be a musical laboratory in which to merge the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music, with the Progressive vein of Mater A Clivis Imperat, with a clear and decisive electronic imprint influenced by Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave of the 80s. Sound imaginaries created with synthesizers, drum machines and arcane atmospheres intertwine with powerful guitars played by special guest Simòn Ferètro, materializing everything in an emotional and immersive journey that recalls influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, and bands such as EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN , COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS.
The sound between past and future, between light and shadow of "Compendium Esoterico Elettronico" will mark a turning point for the Italian music scene.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
New York City's death thrash titans, FINAL SIEGE, are stoked to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album, "NUCLEAR DOOM STATE," dropping December 27th, 2024.
Final Siege comments: "We are incredibly excited to have signed with WormHoleDeath Records. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a well-renowned label that has helped so many bands and artists reach their full potential in their music careers. We are looking forward to what we can accomplish together and cannot wait to unleash our vision on the world."
Nuclear Doom State: A Turbulent Reflection of Our World
The concept behind Nuclear Doom State was to shed light on what we are experiencing in societies all over the world. The corrupt governments, the top 1% of the wealthiest individuals in the world, religious institutions, and social media platforms all play a hand in our collective suffering. The title track of the album serves as a sort of premonition of what’s to come if we continue down the path we’re currently on. While W.A.R. is more of a rallying cry for the middle and poorer classes to unite as one to change the current state of our lives. Stylistically this album was heavily influenced by bands like Death, Exodus, Power Trip, Slayer, and Gojira. It took a little less than a year to complete the album even with a lineup change in 2022. When our newest members Rob Maldonado and Ameer “TheBeheader ”Aljallad joined the band in April of 2023 we immediately went to work on all the songs that had been written over the years that would make up this album. Together we managed to come up with some great ideas for the songs to have them reach their full potential. Rob himself even contributed to the album with his song titled Primordial Combat which was influenced lyrically by the anime series Baki Hanma.
Tracklist1. The Day After…
2. W.A.R.
3. Nuclear Doom State
4. Psychological Maceration
5. An Insatiable Lust For Violence
6. Primordial Combat
7. Taxed To Death
From NYC Bars to Crushing Stages: The Final Siege Saga
On a cold February day in 2018, Gil Vives, Randy Reiser, and Amir Jairazbhoy began discussing their musical journey over some beers in a New York City bar. The trio soon started writing what would ultimately become their debut album, March To Your Grave. They completed their lineup with the addition of George Garcia in October 2018. Two months later, they played their first show together to a sold-out crowd at Gussy’s Bar & Grill in Queens, NY, under the name Final Siege. The band released their debut album, March To Your Grave, independently on August 6, 2021.
In November 2022, co-founding members Amir Jairazbhoy and Randy Reiser took a step back as the band moved into its next phase of development. By April 15, 2023, Final Siege had solidified their new lineup with Ameer "The Beheader" Aljallad on drums and Rob Maldonado on guitar. The band’s musical influences include Death, Thrash, and Groove metal, and their lyrics explore themes of rebellion, war, and the mental toll of living in a conflict-ridden world. Final Siege has performed alongside national acts such as Suffocation, Atheist, Wrath, Enforcer, DRI, and Warbringer.
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www.finalsiege.net
www.facebook.com/finalsiege
After
one of the most turbulent periods in AVULSED'S extensive
history - stretching back over thirty years - the legendary Spanish purveyors
of skull crushing death metal have announced that they will release their
eighth full length studio album on March 4th 2025! Featuring eleven
devastating tracks of blood-hungry ferocity PHOENIX CRYPTOBIOSIS represents
a rebirth for Avulsed with dramatic changes to the band's line-up. New
members Alejandro Lobo (guitar), Alex Nihil (bass)
and Victor Dws (guitar) have joined longstanding stalwarts Santiago
Arroyo (drums) and vocalist Dave Rotten, bringing a revitalised razor
sharpness to the band that fans will love.Mastered by Davide Billia (Holycide, Posthuman Abomination, Rottenness etc) Phoenix Cryptobiosis possesses the finest sound of Avulsed's extensive career - and the artwork courtesy of Daemorph Art (Stabbing, The Black Dahlia Murder, Demonstealer etc) is stunning! The album will be released by Xtreem Music on CD, LP, cassette and digital formats and you can read further details, including insights from the band, at the Xtreem Music site: https://www.xtreemmusic.com/promo/20241204_Avulsed.html
Track Listing:
1. Limbs Regeneration
2. Lacerate To Dominate
3. Blood Monolith
4. Unrotted
5. Guts Of The Gore Gods
6. Phoenix Cryptobiosis
7. Devotion For Putrefaction
8. Neverborn Monstrosity
9. Dismembered
10. Bio-Cadaver
11. Wandering Putrid Souls
The first single will be unleashed on December 18th with the full album to follow on March 4th 2025
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The album's digital release date is on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
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BODY COUNT returns with MERCILESS , a new album that takes their fearless, uncompromising sound to new heights. The record reaffirms their unyielding stance on social issues while delivering the hard-hitting, raw energy fans have come to expect. With contributions from legends like David Gilmour, Max Cavalera, and Howard Jones, this record pushes BODY COUNT’s sound into powerful new territory without losing the edge that defines them.
Ice-T on the release: “We had a string of one-word albums,” says Ice-T. “We had Bloodlust, we had Carnivore and that word, MERCILESS , just bumped into my head. It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done. Like the song says, ‘I got no more fucks to give’. When you push a person to that point, it’s too late to ask for mercy. I was watching a lot of movies like Hostel; a lot of cruel torture movies when I was writing the album, and I was like, ‘These people are cold-blooded.’ That’s what triggered that whole energy.”
Stream the new album here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessAlbumNe
Watch the music video for the title track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm2o3Hhpc8
SARKASM – “CARNIVAL OF ATROCITIES”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 4th 2025
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal
For fans of: Gorguts | Obliveon | Pestilence | Believer
Beneath a grieving, tortured sky, the world burns. Once grand cities wreathed in smoke, their towering edifices crumbling, collapsing into ruin. The remnants of humanity crawl through the ashes on blistering hands and knees, choking on the fumes of their own annihilation. The failed caretakers of a paradise become a boundless charnel house in flame. The dead and the soon to be dead lie in mountains of scorched flesh and heat cracked bone, a testament to the grotesque ignorance and arrogance of man…wilfully blind and consumed by greed until the very end. These are the final moments of our Eden, our miracle of life that we raped and plundered, warped and manipulated into a twisted carnival of atrocities.
Having blazed a trail in the early ‘90s with their four highly regarded demos, Canada’s death/thrash pioneers Sarkasm, burst back into life in 2019 – signing with Xtreem Music and releasing their first full length album, As Empires Decay, in 2023. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Sarkasm story to begin, as they prepare to unleash their second album, the momentous Carnival Of Atrocities. Opening with the forearm smash of ‘I Am Chaos’, Carnival Of Atrocities immediately sets out what Sarkasm are all about; massive crunching riffs, huge, domineering drums and the magnificent vocal power of Bruno Bernier – who also fronts the reborn Obliveon - all brought together in immaculately structured songs where technical complexity is tempered by finely wrought hooks. ‘Murmurs From The Void’ is an early highlight, with Bernier’s vocals rising up between the snapping drums and those thick, textured riffs while a perfectly expressed guitar solo brings the song to its conclusion, with every note considered and carefully chosen. Throughout the album, songs like ‘Cold Empty Rooms’ and ‘Echoes Of Hyperion’ demonstrate that Sarkasm stand apart from the pack; operating in a different sphere to most bands, they plot a course that heads confidently into unexplored territories. When the armour-plated ‘Deadweight’ fades into silence, after a relentless, remorseless display of bludgeoning power, you are left with a need for more…for one more play, one more ride through the maze of blood, one more journey through the Carnival Of Atrocities!
The sound on Carnival Of Atrocities, captured by producer Maxime Lacroix (Gastrorrexis etc) and the mastering of the respected Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Avulsed, Incantation etc) is perfect for Sarkasm, giving a strength and prominence to every instrument, without sacrificing the clarity required to appreciate these well defined songs. When Xtreem Music release this stunning album on February 4th, on CD, vinyl and cassette formats, it will surely see Sarkasm ascending to the heady heights that their music has always deserved. Be prepared for a masterclass in technical, addictive, impactful metal that you’ll never forget!
Line-up:
Bruno Bernier - Vocals
François Dubuc - Guitars
Yves Parent - Guitars
Dave Bouchard - Bass
Simon Thibodeau - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sarkasmqc
Dutch
Thrash Metal Act GRINDPAD Releases New Single “X-MAS MOSH”
– Out Now on Iron Shield Records!Thrash collective Grindpad returns with a new single and lyric video.
“X-MAS MOSH” was mixed & mastered by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio (Legion of the Damned, Deadhead, Headless Hunter). The song will also be released on the upcoming vinyl re-release of Violence (Iron Shield Records) in 2025.
Guitarist JG comment: "Doesn't every band have their "What if's"? In Grindpad's case it was "What if we had a Christmas song". And not your average, standard, heavier cover of a known one, but our very own ACTUAL Christmas song. And, somewhere this year, on a hot sunny summer day, ours was born. It was literally written and recorded in shorts, with sunglasses. So, Mariah Carey, Wham! and Chris Rea, be warned! Because here comes Grindpad's very own .... X-MAS MOSH!!”
Line up :
JG – Guitar
Max - Drums
Axel - Guitar
Rik - Bass
Olivier - Vocals
https://www.grindpad.com/
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Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS on Eschatonic Records!
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
https://eschatonicrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/
Sibiu,
Romania based Atmospheric Black Metal one-man band ANTUMBRA is
set to release the new album on December 22nd 2024 in collaboration
with Loud Rage Music. Titled "DAYS OF FUTURE RAVAGED
LANDS", the new material is made of 10 tracks that weave haunting
melodies with crushing riffs and evocative lyrics, painting a vivid picture of
desolation and resilience. Drawing from a unique blend of Black Metal,
Blackened Doom, and cinematic soundscapes, ANTUMBRA creates a sonic
journey through a world in turmoil.Here is what Marius Ignatescu (all instruments / vocals) had to say about it: "This album is about the war, the despair and destruction of humanity. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Rivers of Blood" to the mournful echoes of the song "Threnody" or "Silent Earth," each track weaves a story of the human loss, pain and chaos."
Pre-orders are now open here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/antumbra-days-of-future-ravaged-lands
In anticipation of the new album ANTUMBRA also released a video for the track "Forgotten": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafqrJcaFz8
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://antumbra.ro/
Minsk (BY) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, RELICS OF HUMANITY, are set to release new album, ABSOLUTE DISMAL DOMAIN, on January 31, 2025 through Willowtip Records.
The band released the following statement about the album:
"Absolute Dismal Domain is a nine-act conceptual record. The story told across these nine tracks is about absolute ubiquitous annihilation of light, both spiritually (god) and physically (sun and stars). This is the most brutal stuff about blackness and ungodliness ever created."
Absolute Dismal Domain is Relics of Humanity's first collection of original material since 2019's Obscuration EP (Willowtip) and the band's first full-length album (and third overall) since 2014's Ominously Reigning upon the Intangible (Amputated Vein).
Pre-order:https://bit.ly/add-willowtip
https://relicsofhumanity.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-dismal-domain
Track Listing:
1. Omen Apollyon
2. Summoning Of Those Who Absorbed
3. Taking The Shape Of Infinity
4. In The Name Of Ubiquitous Gloom
5. Paralyzing The Light II
6. Absolute Dismal Domain
7. Smoldering Of Seraphim
8. His Creation That No Longer Exists
9. Dominion
Credits:
Absolute Dismal Domain is fully composed (music, concept and lyrics), mixed, and mastered by guitarist Siarhei.
Artwork created with oil paints by Siarhei.
Line-up:
Siarhei - Guitars
Pavel - Bass
Flo - Vocals
Vladislav - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
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Order Songs for the Dying and the band's entire discography at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
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LEMMY KILMISTER wird zum Dauerbewohner eines seiner bevorzugten Plätze zum Entspannen und Kontakteknüpfen – des STRINGFELLOWS GENTLEMAN’S CLUB in London. Dieser Ort birgt für seine Freunde und Bekannten viele Lemmy-Erinnerungen, weil er nach seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1980 zu einem seiner Favoriten wurde. Geführt von Peter Stringfellow, der in den 1960er-Jahren einige der größten Künstler dieser Ära wie etwa The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd und weitere buchte, wurde das Stringfellows zum Hotspot für Promis und Rockstars.
“Stringfellows hatte immer einen besonderen Platz in Lemmys Herzen. Er liebte den Rock'n'Roll-Spirit, den Peter in den Club brachte, er liebte die entspannte Umgebung und er liebte natürlich die Aussicht. Ich weiß, dass er erleichtert ist, dass er nun wieder einen seiner Lieblingsorte auf diesem Planeten genießen kann”, erklärt Motörhead-Manager Todd Singerman.
Daher ist es nur allzu passend, dass Lemmy am diesjährigen 18. Dezember erneut, und diesmal für immer, in diesem weltbekannten Club anzutreffen sein wird – im Anschluss an die neuste einer Reihe von “Lemmy Forever”-Zeremonien, die Lemmy an seinen bevorzugten Plätzen verewigen sollen. Auch hier wird es eine kleinere Replik seiner sehr speziellen Urne geben, die mit einem Teil seiner Asche in den Club einzieht und sicherstellt, dass er an einem weiteren seiner heiß geliebten Orte dauerhaft verweilen kann. Die Feier selbst wird eine Nacht voll all jener Dinge, die Lemmy so zu schätzen wusste: Drinks, Rock’n’Roll, Hors d’oeuvres, oh… und bildschöne Frauen! Motörhead-Gitarrist Phil Campbell wird ebenfalls teilnehmen, um eine kleine Rede zu halten und die Asche seines engen Freundes und Bandkameraden dort niederzulegen.
“Wenn er in London war, hat Lemmy nie eine Nacht im Stringfellows verpasst. Lemmy war ein echter Freund des Clubs“, betont Sadat Banda, Operations Director im Stringfellows.
Für alle, die in London verweilen: Die Feierlichkeit beginnt um 19:00 Uhr und endet um 21:00 Uhr. An alle, denen es nicht möglich ist, teilzunehmen: Keine Sorge, ihr werdet Lemmy ab dem 18. Dezember jederzeit im Stringfellows besuchen können.
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GRAFJAMMER – „DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 10.01.2025
Die Niederländer GRAFJAMMER melden sich mit neuer Besetzung und einem vierten Album zurück! Nach ihrem letzten Langspieler "De Zoute Kwel", der zahlreiche positive Kritiken und viel Aufmerksamkeit in der Szene nach sich zog, ist "De Tyfus, De Teerling" die neueste Attacke mit ihrem ureigenen, (es) bösartig treibenden "Primitive Dutch Necrorock". Für den versieht die seit 2012 existierende Band aus Utrecht höchst effektiv First- und Second-Wave-Black-Metal mit deftigen Prisen von Punk, D-Beat und Motörhead. Groovt im Resultat wie Sau – respektive: "swings like a floppy tit", wie Vokalist Jorre meint –, doch neben tobend rockenden Brechern und Passagen schneidigen Getrümmers, gibt es auch Momente, in denen sich alles in ein melancholisches Zwielicht verlagert.
Mit "De Tyfus, De Teerling" präsentieren GRAFJAMMER neun knallharte Tracks (plus ein Intro), die in ihrer Muttersprache von religiösem Wahnsinn, Selbsttäuschung und Zerstörung berichten. Dabei tauchen sie noch tiefer als zuvor in die dunklen Schattenseiten der Gesellschaft und der niederländischen Geschichte ein. Der Albumtitel ist eine Abwandlung von "Tyfus! Tering!", einer beliebten Fluchkombination im Niederländischen, in der GRAFJAMMER-Version bedeutet es: "Der Typhus (und), der Würfel".Anyway: Time to groove and swing!– Schnell, roh, dreckig und berauschend wie das Schnüffeln von Amphetamin.
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DESASTER - Vier Kultalben erscheinen als streng limitierte
Tape-Releases über Cold Knife Records (VÖ 24.01.25)!DESASTER, eine der kompromisslosesten Bands des Undergrounds, bringen ihre vier Kultalben zurück! Angelwhore, 666 - Satan’s Soldiers Syndicate, The Arts of Destruction und The Oath of an Iron Ritual erscheinen am 24.01.2025 endlich in streng limitierten Red Tape Editions – nur 100 Exemplare pro Album, inklusive exklusiver Trading Card über Cold Knife Records.
Diese Reissues sind pure Zerstörung in musikalischer Form. "Angelwhore" entfesselt chaotische Gewalt mit chirurgischer Präzision – kein Song, kein Riff lässt Luft zum Atmen. Mit "666 Satan Soldier´s Syndicate"wird Krieg erklärt: schnörkellos, brutal und gnadenlos schnell. "The Arts of Destruction" zeigt, wie episch und zerstörerisch Metal sein kann, ohne an roher Härte zu verlieren. Und "The Oath of an Iron Ritual" ist nichts weniger als eine Abrissbirne, die hymnischen Thrash mit gnadenlosem Death Metal kombiniert. Diese Alben brennen ein Feuerwerk in die Gehörgänge und zeigen, warum Desaster im Underground den Ton angeben.
Außerdem gibt es noch die DESASTER Limited Wooden Box – eine handgefertigte Holzbox mit lasergraviertem Desaster-Logo, die alles bietet, was das Fan-Herz begehrt:
Alle vier Alben auf schwarzen Tapes
Einen exklusiven Lederpatch
Individuelle Trading Cards für jedes Album
Der Preorder läuft ab sofort über www.cold-knife.com
Mehr Infos: https://linktr.ee/coldkniferecords
Gravethorn on Signing with Wormholedeath: "I am truly excited to be working with the Wormholedeath family on this release. I've put a lot of hard work and sacrifice into putting this all together, learning new things, and experimenting with others, and I didn't want to just go through anybody to get it out there for the world to hear. Carlo Belotti and Wormholedeath are absolutely on top of their game in this profession, and the bands on Wormholedeath are all incredible talents and gifted musicians, evidenced by the discipline and hard work they put into their craft. In an era where the current crop of metal is truly growing in popularity and there are so many bands out there sounding very similar, it seems that Wormholedeath certainly can pick the best from several ends of the spectrum and bring them to their exotic landscape of creative brilliance. I'm very excited to call Wormholedeath our home."
Unveiling "Atrocitas"
Gravethorn's new release "Atrocitas" is a continuation of the debut release, "Underground Rituals of Those Unseen". Harnessing the anger and sense of overcoming all who oppress- the battle wages on as we are slowly uniting as a people and coming together in numbers to dissolve those who feel the greed for power, whether religious, political, financial, or other. If there ever was going to be an uprising, perhaps Atrocitas would be the soundtrack of a revolution. It was written and recorded in Krystof's studio when he had COVID-19, and some of the medication he was taking may have influenced how the music came out (perhaps it opened the doors to the spiritual world to share ideas of those no longer with us).
Atrocitas also features contributions from notable collaborators, including Joshua Bednarski (from the band Atomic War Machine) and Dave Sharpe (from the bands Dead by Wednesday, End Time Illusion, The Cro-Mags, and Dave Ellefson’s [of Megadeth] side band).
Tracklist
:1. Atrocitas
2. The Great Thaw
3. Epic Battle
4. Destined to Burn
5. In Vengeance We Hunt
6. Barbaric War Declared
7. Hymns of Forbidden Places (feat. Joshua Bednarski)
8. Within the Berserker
9. Victory by Sunrise (feat. Dave Sharpe)
10. Creeping Death (Metallica Cover)
Gravethorn is a Blackened Death Metal band from Las Vegas, NV, formed in 2021 by Krystof during his journey to learn extreme metal mixing in his home studio, built during the 2020 pandemic. Initially working with recordings from his previous band Achromatica, which eventually disbanded, Krystof continued creating music, resulting in the release of several songs on Spotify and YouTube. Drummer Bob Hill (from Achromatica) later joined, and in October 2023, they unleashed their debut album, Underground Rituals of Those Unseen, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Metalized, Rock Hard, and Slowly We Rot.
Gravethorn's unique sound blends influences from bands like Emperor, Deicide, Amon Amarth, and even The Doors and Led Zeppelin, creating a distinctive blend of Blackened Death Metal. Known for embracing collaboration, the band has worked with notable musicians, including Glenn Lai (Achromatica) and Brian Crapser (Putrid Decay).
While quarantined with COVID-19 in October 2023, Krystof channeled his energy into writing and recording new material, resulting in the upcoming 2024 album Atrocitas, set to be released via Wormholedeath Records. Gravethorn continues to defy rigid genre classifications, staying true to their simple goal of making metal music, unbound by specific labels.
www.youtube.com/@gravethorn
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Listen Sankarin Matka album: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-album
The band comments:
" “Sankarin matka” (A Hero's Journey) is a concept album consisting of an intro and 7 songs. Its dreamlike story slowly advances towards indescribable horrors, which waver between dream and reality, until the truth is exposed in all of its heinousness.
The album has been under making for nearly 2 years in our home studio, and it is finally ready for release despite many set packs.
Musically, the album consists of a broad range of sounds, some of which are already familiar to our music, but we're also bringing a lot of fresh soundscape to this album.
Influences and sounds of black metal, british deathdoom and progressive rock can be heard, breaking the boundaries of any particular genre.
The musical influences mixed with our vision form an original whole that sounds only of itself.
New songs are also currently in the making, and they’re taking Noitasapatti's vision even further!"
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Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
Listen to "Monumenty" here: https://youtu.be/1MNV8gec3Wk
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Monumenty tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Release
date :
November 29th 2024Style : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”The song's lyrics are about distressing and constant fear of death inside an individual's head. He's lost in his own mind and doesn't know what is real and what is fake. He only has a strong feeling that he's being chased and he's forced to escape into the unknown.” ”This is one of the oldest songs written for this album and it has been waiting for the right moment to be released. Well, the day is finally here and I'm very glad that we got the right feel into the song that it needed.”
Listen to 'Exiled to Infinity'' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-exiled
Track
list:1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
LISTEN to the first single 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
Hailing
from Los Angeles, THE MOSAIC WINDOW is a one-man melodic
black/death metal band that explores all aspects of human existence through
tragically brutal songwriting. For fans of: Kvaen, Gorgoroth, Hath, Dissection, Necrophobic, Thulcandra, Krigsgrav, Seth
Formed in 2021 by Andrew Steven Brown after many years of not playing music, The Mosaic Window originally was a coping mechanism following the deaths of Brown’s father and grandmother during the pandemic. After some recognition from the catatonic release of the “Hollow” EP, a resurgence of motivation to continue this type of music therapy overcame Brown, which led to the creation of the debut album, “Plight of Acceptance” in summer 2023. This debut quickly turned heads, including that of Willowtip Records, which signed the band and re-released the album later in 2023. Only just a year later, The Mosaic Window released the brutal sophomore album “HEMASANCTUM” with guests Gabe Seeber (Vale of Pnath, Abigail Williams, Obscura, Carach Angren) on drums, and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) for two guest solos. Already, “Hemasanctum” has proven to be a massive set up from the debut, and The Mosaic Window is quickly becoming an unstoppable force in the world of black/death metal.
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094717845304
MALAURIU/SINOATH - "MALAURIU/SINOATH"
Style : Italian Dark Sound / Black MetalLabel : Doomentia Records
Release date : 20/01/2025
In some cases, split releases do compile together random acts who have little to do with each other. But in some (rare) cases, the end result bears a greater purpose, forging an alliance in darkness if you will. Such is the case here with cult black/doom/progressive Sicilian act SINOATH, sharing this highly collectable piece of wax with fellow countrymen MALAURIU.
Both bands don’t just share Sicilian origins. Besides, compared to SINOATH whose never-ending quest started all the way back to 1990 MALAURIU is a rather ‘new’, if quite productive with already two full-lenght and a whole lot of EP and demos under its belt, act, having being active for ‘only’ ten years. So one could also argue that stylistically speaking, the two are quite different: whereas MALAURIU is more or less acquainted with black-metal, albeit a quite experimental version of it, SINOATH sound is far more old-school oriented, if as everchanging. Yet both acts are all about pushing boundaries and following a very personal path.
Talking of SINOATH, the latter contribution ‘Symphony Of The Scythe’ sees them revisiting in a way their roots, inspired by a vision of death and its role in our everyday life. A one-of-a-kind track dedicated to the late Massimo Chiofalo, who played guitar on their 2015 EP Meanders Of Doom. On the flipside, MALAURIU’ song, ‘Scuru’, is as idiosyncratic, throwing out of the window all known so-called conventions in favour of something unique and utterly ‘out there’. The track also benefits from the presence of Regen Graves from ABYSMAL GRIEF on keyboards, adding the mystique.
Tracklist
1. Malauriu - Scuru (Feat. Regen Graves from Abysmal Grief)
2. Sinoath - Symphony of the Scythe
Line-up (Malauriu):
Schizoid - Guitars
Marbas - Drums/Bass
Regen Graves - Keyboards
Perfidus - Synth/Samples
R.M. - Vocals
Sinistro - Backing vocals
Recorded between Italy and United Kingdom
Mixed and mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
Line-up (Sinoath):
Salvatore Fichera - Drums
Walter Garau - Bass
Gianni Cavallaro - Lead Guitar
Francesco Cucinotta - Guitars/Synth/Vocals
Recorded at Phonoputìa Studio (Letojanni - Me) in April 2024
Mastered at Toxic Basement Studio
In memory of our friend Massimo Chiofalo (1970 - 2024)
Picture on cover - "Whetting the Scythe" (1905) by Kathe Kollwitz
Piano sample freely taken from "Chanson Sicilienne" by Francesco Paolo Frontini (ed. Carisch 1906) and played by Giuseppe Senfett.
https://www.facebook.com/SinoathOfficial/
DOOMENTIA RECORDS https://www.doomentia.com/
Originally released in August 2005 by Ironclad Recordings, this definitive vinyl edition breathes new life into the album. Featuring reimagined artwork while honoring the spirit of the original, the visual overhaul was led by the album’s original artist, Steven Weiler, in collaboration with Paul Granese of Cold Cuts LLC. Jamie King of Jamie King Audio (Between the Buried and Me) was enlisted to remix and remaster the vinyl and digital editions of the reissue.
Tracklisting:1) Death March
2) Feel Like Hell
3) From These Eyes
4) Amen To Artillery
5) Forgotten End
6) Unsacred
7) Burn the Fallen
8) Storm of Swords
9) Sworn Alliance
10) It's Not About Breaking Hearts, It's About Breaking Faces
11) Claim Your Own
12) Take Aim
THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE is:
Brandon Collins - Guitars
Tim Zlinsky - Vocals
Chris Grant - Guitars
Nick Sloan - Bass
TJ Bailey - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/skepsisrecordings
https://www.facebook.com/TCSOfficial/
The premiere of the album’s new single, “DARKWOLF,” is now live at DeadRhetoric.com. Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premiere-the-cimmerian-dark-wolf/
Bassist/vocalist Nicholas Rocha comments on the song, “Borrowing its name from the eponymous hero straight out of Ralph Bakshi's 1983 visual opus "Fire & Ice", this thrash-laden track evokes not just the rush of battle but also the weight of consequence and of course, the joy of victory!”
An Age Undreamed Of... will be released on January 10, 2025 via Bandcamp with all streaming platforms to follow. Physical copies will be made available on CD by Hyborian Rage Records with colored vinyl to be released by BVR (Black Voodoo Records).
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom's will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Tracklisting:1) Shadow Kingdom
2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain
3) Silver and Gold
4) Darkwolf
5) Mournblade
6) Black Coast Tigris
7) Deathstalker
8) Monarch
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha – two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy – to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
THE CIMMERIAN is:
Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha
Guitars: David Gein
Drums: David Morales
https://www.facebook.com/TheCimmerianOfficial
Watch "Incipit" here: https://youtu.be/ZfefgCInTSQ?si=glfXUQr5lCximdj9
Peszek is known for his work in acclaimed Polish films such as Korczak, Ubu Król, Łabędzi Śpiew and more recent TV shows including Go Ahead, Brother (Netflix) and Warszawianka. A prize winner of multiple theatre awards, he has been a member of theatre groups in theatres across the country, including the world-famous National Theatre in Poland
The "Incipit" video was directed by Marcin Okrzesa; filmed and edited by Filmguyevsky. https://youtu.be/-lehEZVZy1Y?si=lMxoq75mnpHZjb1J
Totenmesse are:
Mold - vocals
Stawrogin - guitars, bass
Rzulty - guitars
Deimos - guitars
Krzysztof Klingbein - drums
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/Totenmesse/
DEMANDE
À LA POUSSIÈRE new
album "KINTSUGI" was welcomed by media and
fans in a great way. After some devastating shows in France, our Blackish Doom
Metallers present the official video of the song "Ichinawa" realized
by Gildas Debaussart with the precious Misty Orchid's performance as dancer. Enjoy it at: https://youtu.be/bsi8PRzNuYY
Once again the Parisian combo paints a macabre horizon at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, with a song of pure darkness, atmospheres and tormented voices following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
I remind you that there are still copies of their album available in digiCD and LP format on https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/DALPdoom
German thrash legends DARKNESS announce early bird combo for their 40the anniversary show
2024 ALBUM INFO:
“BLOOD ON CANVAS” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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Chaos Wasteland is a Canadian thrash-crossover band formed in 2019.
The bands aesthetic and themes are based on a post-apocalyptic future concept inspired by Mad Max.
They debuted with an EP called “Bloodlust” in 2020. In 2024 they returned with an S/T full-length.
The band members are :
Isaï Flamand - Vocals
James Foster - drums & vocals
Leo G.Wolf - Guitar & vocals
Nic Belanger - Guitar
Saemund Ragnarson – Bass
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Watch Northbound Train lyric video: https://youtu.be/QdMR2otS_gI
Aggressive, old school and borderline chaotic, “Northbound Train” is a thrashy heavy metal song to bang your head and break your neck to.
“It’s an old song resurrected and running onward like an unstoppable train, much like Arched Fire”, says Kristian Herkman, the singer. “A train to the north of Finland, back to where Arched Fire started.”
“And what a train it is”, rejoices Ari Väntänen, the rhythm guitarist. “I love the cover art by Umar Setiawan, it’s like Thomas the Tank Engine from hell! We also have a beautiful lyric video by Jussi Hevander that fits the mood perfectly.”
Originally formed in the Finnish Lapland in 1989, the band hibernated for thirty years until reforming in the late 2019 and starting to work on new music. Now, a five-year phase seems to be nearing its end.
"Things are about to change," says Ari. “It may be that Northbound Train is the very last release with this Arched Fire line-up. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, it is what it is. As a song, it is a fitting conclusion to this era in the band’s story. It’s about the journey we’ve taken while making two albums in the 2020s. For us, it’s been both a strong progression in this current time we live in, and also a return to where we’ve come from. There’s something very beautiful and raw in it all."
And that’s how the song goes. “Spend a night in a northbound train… Spend your life in a northbound train”.
Listen 'Northbound Train' single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/arched-fire-train
Line-up:
Kristian Herkman (vocals)
Aslak Purojärvi (drums)
Mika Rytilahti (bass)
Janne Särkelä (lead and rhythm guitars)
Ari Väntänen (rhythm guitar)
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of OVERCAST RAIN, is a Dark Metal band from Latvia, Liepaya! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Hailing from the city of Liepāja, this formidable band is gearing up to unleash their third studio album in 2025 under the Brutal Records banner. Get ready for a sonic storm that will redefine the boundaries of dark metal!
Formed in 2014 by the visionary duo of Mihails Maslovs (vocals/guitar) and Kolja Kirk (drums), Overcast Rain has risen as a beacon of Latvia's metal scene. Over the years, the band has evolved through lineup transformations and sonic reinventions, solidifying their status as one of the genre's most dynamic forces.
Their discography includes two acclaimed albums:
Since You Die (July 11, 2020)
My God Hates Me (March 1, 2022)
Both albums have achieved remarkable success, with tracks like "All Hope Is Gone" breaking into the Destrokit Rock chart Top 50 and earning spots in the European Metal Channel rankings. These works are now enshrined in the National Library of Latvia as cultural treasures.
The Evolution of Overcast Rain
After a hiatus, Mihails and Andris Aleksejevs reignited the band in 2018 with a fierce determination to craft a heavier and more aggressive sound. Embracing new members and shedding female vocals, the band evolved into a raw, unrelenting force. Their revamped lineup debuted with electrifying performances at the Bunker13 Fest and earned second place at the Fresh Blood competition, setting the stage for their meteoric rise.
Overcast Rain’s relentless energy has captivated audiences across Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia, gracing the stages of premier festivals like Dark Malta Fest, GoatHell Metal Fest, Barbar Fest, and DiFest. Sharing stages with legends such as Die Krupps, Blood Red Throne, Psyclon Nine, and Ost+Front, they’ve left an indelible mark on the global metal scene.
The Next Chapter
Currently in the studio, Overcast Rain is crafting a highly anticipated album featuring 13 brand-new tracks. Their relentless dedication to pushing the boundaries of dark metal ensures this release will be nothing short of groundbreaking.
Current Lineup:
Mihails Maslovs – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Marks Širokovs – Drums, Samples, Backing Vocals
Rudolf Vistiņš – Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Andris Aleksejevs – Lead Guitar
Leonidas Heidemanis – Lead Guitar
Aleksandrs Tiškevičs – Bass
Stay tuned for more updates as Overcast Rain prepares to deliver their heaviest chapter yet! This is just the beginning of their reign under Brutal Records—dark metal fans, the storm is coming.
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Brutal Records is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.
The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
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The Finnish Folk / Black Metal band METSÄN ALTTARI released their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/metsan-alttari-album
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments:
"The debut album consists of seven songs with themes ranging from heroic to gloomy and blissful. Most of the songs are made between 2023-2024 but some of the material is much older and has been refined afterwards.
The songs have nuances of folk music spiced with the darkness of black metal and the grandeur of power metal. They also contain beautiful melodies, evil riffs, growls, epic choruses and poetic Finnish lyrics."
Joni Kantoniemi from Inverse Records comments:
"When I listened to the album for the first time, I was very impressed by the atmosphere and it was great to see that there are still new bands coming out that are honourably following in the footsteps of Finnish folk metal legends like Moonsorrow, Ensiferum and Finntroll. Highly recommended!"
Track list:
1. Intro
2. Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
3. Synkkä syvyys
4. Metsäiselle alttarille
5. Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
6. Vampyyri
7. Verikuun kirous
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Album cover by Nucleart Design
Biography:
"Metsän Alttari ("Altar of the forest") is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology."
Line-up
Janeski - Everything
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Release
Date: December
13th 2023Label : Spinefarm Records
For a soundtrack to the end of the world, there is no band better than Electric Wizard.
As the COVID pandemic took hold in 2020 and lockdown restricted movement to your immediate surrounds, the legendary British doom outfit wondered if they might ever play live again. Out in the wilds of the English Westcountry where singer/guitarist Jus Oborn and guitarist Liz Buckingham live, the band descended into their crypt-like jam space to make a live album like no other. With no audience, and no actual plan to release what they came out with, they recorded themselves into a 16-track tape machine to capture their essence, their malevolence, their heaviness.
“We’d been gigging for two years at that point, around America three times, going to Japan and Australia, and we were sounding pretty good by the end of it,” says Jus. “When the pandemic happened we thought, ‘Fuck it, maybe we’ll never play again.’ So we went into the jam room and played the songs to get them on tape to capture how we were playing at the time.”
The final product, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1, is as raw and heavy as one would expect from The Wizard.
“It's raw as fuck,” boasts Jus. “It’s like a lost ’70s black metal demo rehearsal session or something. It’s raw, nasty, screaming in your face. I always promised Electric Wizard was like rats in your face. This is verging on it.”
As anyone who’s experienced them live – headlining stages at Download Festival, or London’s iconic Roundhouse – will know, Wizard gigs are a dark celebration of heaviness and volume and bad vibes. Here, the songs sound like a violent hallucination that takes you into their world. Just as their studio works carry in them a sense of sleazy horror, drug-altered reality and middle-fingered misanthropy, the songs the band tear through here drip with the heavy, sinister vibe of having been caught in the crypt of the wizard.
“It was a more about capturing atmosphere and capturing energy,” says Jus.“I was really excited by the idea of just recording us playing purely live to tape and making it sound as raw as possible, like an old, lost recording. We used shitty mics, crappy old tape machine, put it together as fast as possible and just went for it. No one's sitting down, no one's got headphones on, we’re all fucking headbanging, just going for it.”
Opening with the enormous Dopethrone, and taking in signature apocalyptic doom staples like Witchcult Today, Satanic Rites Of Drugula and the ever-destructive Funeralopolis, the set caught on tape here shows how powerful and dominating The Wizard can be. As a band who never quite play the same thing twice, even Just notes that over the years some of these versions have grown more sharp edges and barbs than their studio counterparts.
“Some of the stuff from [2010 album] Black Masses, I was really happy to give it more of an edge,” he says. “And even stuff like …Drugula, I think it's probably a little bit laid back on the album. It's really such a creepy song about a creature coming up from the grave, and the live version sounds more spooky.”
Jus says he wanted to capture a feeling like that of Motörhead’s classic No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, or the sense from KISS’ ALIVE! that you were getting a window into something, a world the band created. It’s also, he says, an opportunity for a band as big and cult-like as The Wizard to bring something from metal’s dirty underbelly into the light, if only for the purposes of freaking out the unprepared.
“It's kind of more got an underground feel to it,” says Jus. “We've always been trying to drag in the underground into the overground, rather than pretending to be playing some big stadium, arena show.”
Indeed, what you have here is Electric Wizard red in tooth and claw. There’s no overdubs, no cheating, no putting things through the computer to neaten up afterwards, just a band conjuring up their black magic and capturing it as directly as possible, to the point where you can feel it in your speakers.
“I think that’s what's going wrong with modern music, you know. For all the benefit of copying and pasting and computer stuff, you're losing something, probably the most important thing of all, which is why people even listen to rock music, which is to listen to a band, listen to the energy between the musicians and how the instruments are locked together, and how that sounds fucking great.”
A soundtrack to the end of the world? Come this way, my fanatics. The Wizard awaits…
Tracklisting
1. Dopethrone
2. Incense For The Damned
3. Black Mass
4. Witchcult Today
5. Satanic Rites Of Drugula
6. Scorpio Curse
7. The Chosen Few
8. Funeralopolis
Line-Up:
Jus Oborn – guitar / vocals
Liz Buckingham – guitar
Simon Poole – drums
Clayton Burgess – bass
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https://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/
The
horrendous release has been teased by Decibel Magazine who in
revealing the track “PENDUNCULAR HALLUCINOSIS“ via an
exclsuvie premiere, have remarked that the band “formed by members of
Hissing wears their love for Pissgrave, early Carcass and Agothacles on
their sleeve, and their self-titled EP is a celebration of gory and savage
extreme music, as dense as it is aggressive.“ - you can check out the
feature and the track https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/21/track-premiere-horse-butcher-penduncular-hallucinosis/Members of praised surrealistic black/death metal deformers Hissing re-metastazie in Horse Butcher, a disfigured onslaught of gore-fucked bestial deathgrind worshipping directly at the altar of Carcass, Archgoat,
Disgorge, Impetigo and Pissgrave. Where the imperative is repulsing, Horse Butcher step up to take the concept to its most inevitable and gut wrenching conclusions, bludgeoning the mind into a horrendous aural pulp of absolute violence and depravity. The band members’ roots in avantgarde experimentalism are not set aside here, rather preserved to augment the load of horror and disbelief in belching out these six tracks and twenty minutes of neanderthalian carnage and slaughterhouse madness. Several steps backward in human decency and dignity are needed to authentically perceive and metabolize the scum-fucking level of vile barbarism and inhumanity going into these tracks, but what really transpires is the band’s paradoxically nobel mission of reminding us all of what is unfortunately normal, real and happening everywhere every day in this world. A blindness and indifference against which Horse Butcher have seemingly waged a cryptic and gruesome war, by taking the horrors of the world straight back to the listener and shoving the putrid stench, cruelty and repulsiveness of human actions right back into humanity’s face.
The debut self-tilted Horse Butcher EP (which features cover art by cult gore collage master Adam Medford, as well as a thick as concrete mastering job by Dan Lowndes of Cruciamentum) is set to be released December 20 2024 on CD/MC/digital formats worldwide, all of which are now pre-order able via all our channels.
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Gutrectomy, hailing from the dark depths of the Black Forest in Germany, was forged in the crucible of brutality back in 2011. Their music is a relentless amalgamation of Slam Death Metal, Deathcore,
On November 15, 2024 their latest single “Shard Throat” delves into themes of inner torment, mental anguish, and the desperate search for release. The lyrics depict a protagonist trapped in a purgatorial state, suffocating under the weight of darkness and madness. Battling inner demons, the song captures a sense of hopelessness and despair, where death is seen as the only escape.
The intense psychological and emotional pain fuels the chaotic energy of the track, creating a relentless, cathartic experience.
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"I feel incredibly lucky to be working with WormHoleDeath Records," stated Ömer. "I set out to make music that expresses my feelings and thoughts about life and death, and honestly I did not care during the making of this album whether anyone would eventually hear it or not. Once it was completed I felt as if I would be satisfied with it for as long as time exists, because I felt that it resonated with the whole of existence. I believe that if not one person listened to this music I would still feel happy with it and listen to it myself."
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Universe of Influences CollideÖmer Doğramacı is a multidimensional artist and musician who brings a unique blend of cultural and musical influences to his work. Born in the Bronx, New York, Doğramacı’s upbringing was shaped by a diverse range of experiences and cultural influences. From an early age, he was exposed to various traditional wisdom teachings, which ignited a deep interest in spirituality and mysticism that would come to influence his artistic and musical pursuits.
Throughout his life, Doğramacı has pursued a wide range of musical styles, drawing on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped him. He has studied and performed traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern music, as well as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His work is characterized by a fluidity that crosses boundaries and defies categorization, as he brings together elements of these diverse genres in his compositions and performances.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Doğramacı is also a visual artist whose work explores the intersection of the spiritual and the material. His art is characterized by a sense of transcendence, as he seeks to evoke the mystical experiences that lie beyond the physical realm. Drawing on a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and installation, Doğramacı’s work is deeply personal and reflective of his spiritual journey.
Throughout his career, Doğramacı has collaborated with a wide range of artists, musicians, and spiritual teachers, sharing his unique perspective and bringing his distinctive voice to a variety of creative projects. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the transformative potential of art and music. As an artist and musician, Ömer Doğramacı continues to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, inspiring others with his innovative and visionary approach to creativity.
Tracklist
1. The King's Feast
2. Pray for Death
3. Fog of War
4. Deep Gaze into the Flames of Hell
5. Call to Prayer
6. Narcissistic Society
7. Inner Sanctum
8. Pain of Existence
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https://fragmentarysolidabyss.net/
NEWS 24.11.2024
Die Death- und Groove-Metal-Band MAGNACULT kehrt
mit der explosiven neuen Single und dem Video WINDS OF CREATIONS zurück,
dem zweiten Vorgeschmack auf ihr mit Spannung erwartetes Album LUCIS,
das 2025 erscheinen soll. Nach dem Erfolg von Eternity’s Gate befasst
sich dieser neue Titel mit Themen wie spirituellem Erwachen,
Widerstandsfähigkeit und der spürbaren Kraft der Transformation. Die
mitreißenden Riffs, fesselnden Grooves und tiefgründigen Texte
machen Winds of Creation zu einer Hymne, die MagnaCults Status
als Metal-Pioniere weiter stärkt.In Winds of Creation fängt MagnaCult die Essenz einer göttlichen Begegnung ein und erkundet die überwältigende Präsenz der Spiritualität und die Kraft, das Alltägliche in das Außergewöhnliche zu verwandeln. Der Text beschreibt eine Reise des Erwachens mit lebendigen Bildern der sprichwörtlichen Winds of Creation als Symbol für Erneuerung und Kraft. Die Struktur des Liedes ist eine Offenbarung, mit kraftvollen Versen, einem meditativen Refrain und einer unerbittlichen Energie, die sowohl persönliche als auch universelle Glaubenserfahrungen verkörpert. Das dazugehörige Video unterstreicht dieses Thema mit einem atemberaubenden visuellen Erlebnis und lässt den Betrachter in ein Reich aus Licht, Schatten und Selbstbeobachtung eintauchen.
Die Single wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail aufgenommen. Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon) kümmerte sich um die Aufnahme des Schlagzeugs in den Sandlane Recording Facilities. Der renommierte Produzent Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Norma Jean, Pearl Jam) ist für die Co-Produktion und den Mix verantwortlich und zeigt mit Winds of Creation, wie MagnaCult mühelos technische Präzision mit roher Emotion verbindet. Bayles' Fachwissen in der Schaffung schwerer, aber dennoch melodischer Klänge ist offensichtlich und sorgt dafür, dass der Song sowohl bei treuen Fans als auch bei neuen Zuhörern großen Anklang findet.
Mit dieser Veröffentlichung geht MagnaCult den nächsten Schritt in ihrer Mission, die europäische Metal-Szene zu dominieren. Ihre überzeugenden Live-Auftritte und die Zusammenarbeit mit großen Namen haben ihnen bereits eine treue Fangemeinde eingebracht, und mit Winds of Creation bauen sie ihren Kult weiter aus. Die Band ist bereit für eine ausgedehnte Tour im Jahr 2025 und lädt ihre Fans ein, Teil dieser epischen Reise zu werden
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VӦLVA – “DESIRES PROFANE”
Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh ProductionsRelease Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.” - Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/volvabm/
Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released debut album, HIGH IMPACT VIOLENCE! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels.
GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…
Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
Track
Listing:1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
2. Beyond The Catacombs
3. Scalpel Obsession
4. Avalanche Of Viscera
5. Galvanized
6. Carved Into Existence
7. Gore God
8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
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This is evident in the album's first single, "MASS GRAVE MEMORY." The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at https://metalinjection.net/video/pathogenics-new-single-mass-grave-memory-is-a-riff-powered-steamroller
PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song's lyrical themes.
“'Mass Grave Memory' asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”
Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at www.skepsisrecordings.com.
Tracklisting:1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy — delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.
PATHOGENIC is:
Jake Burns - vocals
Chris Gardino - guitars
Justin Licht - guitars
Dan Leahy - bass
Tyler Montaquila - drums
https://www.facebook.com/pathogenicmetal
Label: Fighter RecordsRelease Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
http://www.fighter-records.com/
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http://www.forgedinblack.com/
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The album is a synthesis of avant-garde metal and comedic audio drama. Gobischkevrot recounts the story of a beleaguered clan of goblins seeking mystical power in a desperate struggle for survival in a human-dominated world.
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif.
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
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HELLTRAIN releases debut album “ROUTE 666” on vinyl for 20 year anniversary .Swedish Helltrain was founded in 2002 by Pierre Törnkvist on vocals & bass (Everdawn, Scheitan, Devils Force), Oscar Karlsson on drums (Raised Fist, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar) & Patrik Törnkvist on guitar (The Moaning, Everdawn, Battlelust). The trio recorded a demo with three songs and quickly gained attention for their original sound where a mix where previous musical experiences in heavier genres such as death, thrash & black metal meet arrangements and sound from rock n roll & punk. Their demo was infact only sent in to one record company, namely Nuclear Blast who chose to contract Helltrain immediately.
The debut album "Route 666" was recorded in the hometown of Luleå and
later mixed in Studio Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand, known from productions
with In Flames, Soilwork, Meshuggah & Behemoth. The album was released
on CD in 2004 by Nuclear Blast in Europe and has since been licensed 3 times in
the USA, Poland and Russia. For the US release, Pierre in the band was
personally called up on the phone by vocalist Jimmy Pop of Bloodhound Gang, who
stumbled across Helltrain on the now retired music site MySpace. Jimmy Pop
then released the record through his label, the Jimmy Franks Recording
Company and practically this meant that Universal Music released and
distributed in the US.The title track "Route 666" appeared on Bam Margera's (Jackass) own TV series "Viva La Bands" and also on a smaller compilation album released by MTV with only 4 bands: Helltrain, HIM, Rammstein & Bloodhound Gang.
Now to celebrate that it is 20 years since "Route 666" was released, the record is finally being released on vinyl for the first time by label Discouraged Records (Umeå, Sweden) in a very limited edition of 300 copies.
Pre-order starts today november 22 and it set for release on december 6th.
Helltrain discography
2004 “Route 666” (CD album/Nuclear Blast(EU) & Irond Records(RUS))
2006 “Route 666” (CD album/Jimmy Franks Recording Company(USA))
2008 “Rock n roll devil” (CD album/Universal Music)
2009 “Route 666” (CD album/Metal Mind(POL))
2012 “Death is coming” (CD album/TPL Records)
2018 “Wolfnight” (digital single/own release)
2018 “On your knees” (digital single/own release)
2021 “Alive” (digital ep, own release)
2023 “Mischief” (digital single, own release)
2024 "Route 666" (LP album/Discouraged Records)
Helltrain Line Up 2024:
Pierre Törnkvist: Vocals
Patrik Törnkvist: Guitar
Mikael Sandorf: Guitar (Gates of Ishtar, Duskfall, ex-Deathbound)
Markus Parkkila: Bass (Devils Force, Gates of Ishtar)
Fredrik Andersson: Drums (Gates of Ishtar, ex-Duskfall)
https://www.discouragedrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DiscouragedRecords
https://www.helltrain.net
https://www.facebook.com/helltrainofficial
Just one month to "PATH TO OBLIVION" release date and EPITAPH unveil a second song from their highly ambitious new work due out on My Kingdom Music on December 20th.
The song's title is "Voices Behind The Wall" and it's inspired to "The dreams in the witch house" a tale by H.P. Lovecraft and has lyrics written by Jessica Carola Ragone.
A very suggestive lyric video, created by Tiago Silva, is available at https://youtu.be/IPinnA_raKw
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums; Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
Italian
black metal outfit ARDEAT unleashes their ferocious
new single, "IGNIS FATUM," today via Wormholedeath. The
track is taken from the band's upcoming album "APOTHEOSIS",
due for release on 20 December 2024."Ignis Fatum" merges mythology and existential themes, depicting a journey through destruction and rebirth. References to Danae's tower and Dionysian chaos evoke the inevitability of fate and divine wrath. Both destructive and purifying, fire consumes the emptiness of existence, while commands to "Rise, Dominate, Dance, Rule" reflect a triumphant rebirth. The song channels mythic cycles of death and renewal, culminating in an ascent toward immortality as the soul transcends chaos and marches to the stars.
"Ignis Fatum" is available on all digital platforms. Listen here: https://orcd.co/ignisfatum
Ardeat is a black metal band from Brescia, Italy, formed in 2021 by Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni. After releasing a cover of Franco Battiato's Atlantide, guitarist Cristian della Noce joined, and they recorded their debut EP, Exitivm, featuring a 20-minute song in two acts. Ardeat has performed with notable Italian metal acts like Mortuary Drape and Opera IX, blending black metal, early death metal, and NWOBHM influences, inspired by bands such as Dissection and Mgla.
Prepare for "Apotheosis" to arrive on December 20th, 2024. In the meantime, ignite your soul with the burning fury of "Ignis Fatum."
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Ritual Fog are one of the most exciting new death metal bands from the US with their blend of death and thrash metal with some heaving, stomping slow parts thrown in. Toilet ov Hell premiered an electrifying new track at https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-ritual-fogs-nocturnal-suffering/
Excerpt - "To keep things fresher than wet green ooze irradiating your rotting cemetery, Ritual Fog brings together OSDM, thrash, and just a hint of whatever it is Autolith is doing, delivering a balanced, vicious, pitboss-approved record."
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
: Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
ColonyRitual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
BRUTAL RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of ETERNAL RETURNS, blending the sounds of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove band from Thane, India! The band is gearing up to release their third 2025 album via Brutal Records - stay tuned!
Founded in 2010 in Thane, Maharashtra, Eternal Returns is a leading name in the Indian metal scene, renowned for its innovative blend of melodic death metal, metalcore, thrash, and groove.
With a sound that is both intense and accessible, the band has carved a unique
niche, combining technical precision with emotional depth. Their music
frequently addresses themes of social issues, political commentary, and personal
introspection, resonating with a diverse audience.The band members
Harsh Makwana (Guitar/Bass)
Shankul Chavan (Guitar/Production)
Viktor (Drums)
Narendra Patel (Vocals/Lyrics)
Eternal Returns has released two critically acclaimed albums:
Reprieved to Totality
Hunchback Hatred
The latter achieved significant recognition, topping India’s iTunes Metal chart in January 2024. This milestone underscores the band’s impact and appeal within the genre. Further accolades include being named "Band of the Year" in Metal Pedia’s Top 20 Releases of 2023 and a nomination for Best Metal Band at the Radio City Freedom Awards 7, affirming their growing prominence.
Artistic Vision
Eternal Returns seeks to redefine modern metal by blending aggression with accessibility. Their lyrical themes delve into the cyclical nature of life, birth, death, myths, and the quest for liberation—drawing inspiration from Indian philosophy and universal human experiences. This vision positions the band as both innovators and storytellers within the global metal community.
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
eternalreturns@live.in
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Metal innovators OWDWYR have released the instrumental edition of their debut album, RECEPTOR. Released one year ago, Receptor was widely praised by the press for setting a new standard for technical death metal.
This anniversary, instrumental edition will allow fans to delve deeper into the intricate arrangements and complex instrumentation that make Receptor such a groundbreaking work.
"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The band has shared a visualizer for the EP. This uncut sequence features a live liquid performance by Thomas Condry . Watch the visualizer on https://www.youtube.com/@owdwyr
Order the instrumental edition of Receptor at https://owdwyr.bandcamp.com/album/receptor-instrumental-edition
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, Receptor, was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
In a joint statement, XENOS A.D. expressed their excitement about this partnership: "XENOS A.D. is delighted to be a part of My Kingdom Music to release our new album because we already know the great work they did for us in the early years of our career and in the past. "Requiem For The Oppressor" is the result of years of hard work towards creating music that we believe represents the very best of Thrash Metal. My Kingdom Music has been so supportive in the long journey we have gone on to create this album and we’re incredibly excited to be a part of their family and share our music with the world!".
Formed by friends Giuseppe Taormina (guitars), Ignazio Nicastro (voice & bass), Danilo Ficicchia (drums), XENOS A.D. quickly gained recognition in the European Metal scene thanks to their impressive live attitude and performances at some of the greatest festivals in Europe (Wacken Open Air, Agglutination, Into The Grave, Area 53 among others).
Their distinctive blend of lyricism about war and its horrors, combined with their relentless, neck-breaking Thrash, pays homage to the genre's golden age Gods such as Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus and Testament as well as some of the melody and progressive tendencies of Metal Church and Death Angel.
Fans of Thrash Metal can rejoice in yet another band flying their Metal flag proudly.
Now all you have to do is experience the raw power of the fury of XENOS A.D.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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ANTE-INFERNO deliver a malevolent hammer strike with “DEATH’S SOLILOQUY”; harnessing the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaving it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for
North Yorkshire, UK; 20 November 2024: UK black metal act Ante-Inferno have unveiled their third album "Death's Soliloquy" via Black Metal Promotion ahead of its release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Listen to “Death’s Soliloquy”: https://youtu.be/KksA8AXdc9cPre-save "Death's Soliloquy" on Spotify: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy
Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of “Death’s Soliloquy”, which is available to order now and will start shipping next week.
Red tape via Onism Productions
Clear smoke tape via Matriarch Records
Forbidden Keep variant via Forbidden Keep Records
Ante-Inferno are pulling no punches this time around with their third album. Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly "Antediluvian Dreamscapes".
The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach. An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“The album's theme is death viewed through different lenses and experiences”, the band explains. “A soliloquy is where a character in a play speaks their thoughts aloud, but they're speaking to themselves rather than to the audience. So this is like Death speaking on behalf of those who have died, reliving the final moments of their lives and what led them to that point - because the dead can't speak, but Death was there with every one of them at the end.”
In the run-up to the album's release, the band previously released an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil" music video.
Catch Ante-Inferno on the following dates:
30/11 MANCHESTER, REBELLION (UK) - - Album release show w/ Hulder and others
06/12 BERLIN, DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM (GER)
07/12 MUNSTER, WINTERMELODEI (GER)
14/12 EINDHOVEN, METAL MEETING (NL)
**More dates to be announced soon.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present AXETASY’S highly anticipated debut album, WITHERING TIDES, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing from Stuttgart, Germany’s AXETASY formed in 2020 with influences that belied their young age – namely, the speed metal, thrash, and black metal stalwarts of the ‘80s. Not for nothing is their furious, stubbornly obscure sound stuck there: while you’re busy checking the calendar year, AXETASY have already dragged you into the insane depths of morbid ecstasy!
Now, after a debut and a couple digital singles, AXETASY charge the gates of Hell with their full-length debut, Withering Tides. After the short, scene-setting intro, Withering Tides gallops away into heavy metal heaven with a sound that’s strikingly familiar yet somehow unique – strange magick, indeed! The four youngsters of AXETASY soon prove their mettle with a straightforward rush of just-black-enough speed metal dotted with tasty, atmospheric melodies and technically demanding passages. This is not the usual blackthrash trip; rare is it to find a modern band nailing the etched-in-time, Walls of Jericho-era Helloween sound with this much aplomb. As such, the production of Withering Tides totally befits their fun-yet-fiery, dark-but-not-completely chassis: gleaming and clean where it needs to be, and just dirty enough underneath. Nightmarish mayhem, for sure, and immediately memorable after just one listen…but you’ll surely be possessed by AXETASY to press “play” 666 times!
Swords of steel aloft, AXETASY’s Withering Tides comes heartily recommended for maniacs of labelmates HEXECUTOR and BLACKEVIL as well as former labelmates Sacrifizer, Cruel Force’s more recent work, and Brazil’s Evil Invaders – enter this “Fatal Maze” posthaste!
Line-up:
Johnny „Amon“ Kröner – Vocals, Guitar
Nik „Fetch“ Mangold – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Kröner – Drums
Ben „Jaxxy“ Kruska – Bass, Backing Vocals
From Stuttgart, Germany
Artwork:
Lauren Gornik
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 The Void
2 Withering Tides of Space
3 Fatal Maze
4 Slicing Dreams
5 Beyond all Order
6 Voidcrawler
7 Deadly Witch
8 Axetasy - of Murder
9 Nebulous Nightmares
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 patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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The exclusive premiere of INCINERATION DAY comes courtesy of Mystification Zine, who states the album "leads the listener through the pathos available to an increasingly anthropo-scenic point of view, slowing to a march into fatal irreverence by the end."
Stream Incineration Day at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/11/20/an-early-stream-of-thunraz-incineration-day-lp-2024-premiere/
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Guitarist/vocalist Madis Jalakas spoke with Decibel Magazine about the project's background, evolution, and what the future holds for THUNRAZ. Read the interview here. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/11/19/interview-thunrazs-madis-jalakas-brings-the-baltic-gloom-via-incineration-day/
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
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With minds towards the future and souls rooted in the history of rock, TIME RIFT is the rock ‘n’ roll time machine the world needs. Formed by Justin Kaye in 2014, with various lineups through the years, the band currently counts in its roster Terrica Catwood on drums (circa 2017) and Domino Monet on vocals (circa 2023). That doomed year of 2020 saw the DYING VICTIMS release of their debut album, Eternal Rock, and after the world re-opened, a plethora of dynamite shows in the American Northwest helped them hone their craft further.
Fast forward to today, and TIME RIFT is poised to kill. Witness their second album, In Flight. Taking influence from not just the greats of Motörhead, Led Zeppelin, The MC5, and Scorpions, but also stalwart singers such as Sinéad O'Connor, Grace Slick, and Doro Pesch, TIME RIFT deftly blend the power of heavy metal with the groove of rock. In Flight sounds so old and fresh simultaneously, you’ll continually be checking your calendar for which year it is – in either direction – throughout the album’s punchy & powerful 31-minute duration. The arrival of Domino Monet as frontwoman is momentous, as her tough-yet-tender vocals give the band an entirely new dynamic: a swirling cauldron of emotive mid-‘70s hard rock and early ‘80s metal, lean and mean and minimalist but BIGGER than ever. Be warned - TIME RIFT is In Flight!
Line-up:
Domino Monet - vocals
Terrica Catwood - drums
Justin Kaye - guitars, bass
From Portland, USA
Artwork:
Hickory Mertsching
Release date:
17th January 2025
Tracklist1 I Am - the Spear
2 Follow Tomorrow
3 Coyote Queen
4 into the Stillness
5 Thunder Calling
6 The Hunter
7 In Flight
8 Dancing with the Sun
9 Hellbound
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on creme coloredvinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The third full-length album "MONUMENTY" from Polish black metal band CZORT is available now to pre-order via Pagan Records. "Monumenty" (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be available from 29 November 2024 in jewelcase CD, black heavyweight vinyl and digital formats.
Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/CzortCDLP
Ahead of its release, the band unveiled a music video to the track “Oczyma Monumentu”, with the single streaming now across all digital platforms.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
Stream the track via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Z87Mwx
“Monumenty” was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/
Cult compilation of 13 Czech bands BREATH OF DOOM from 1997 for the first time on LP! In deluxe gatefold version.
This is the history of Czech doom metal!
Inside you'll find memories of members of all 13 bands in Czech and English language, as well as memories of the 2LP publisher (i.e. mine) and the original CD and MC publisher.
Release date: 11.11. 2024
LIMITED ONLY 250 COPIES! Bands:
Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy
Bone Orchard
Mythopoeia
Endless
Promises
Countess Bathory
Vacuum
Love History
Black Heaven
Hypnotic Scenery
Agnus Dei
Certainty
Dissolving Of Prodigy
Specifications of this title
250x black 2x12" (140g) with full-color labels in 2x B/W printed inner bag on 220gsm w-w carton (coated paper); SLEEVE: gatefold, full-color (4/0 CMYK) printed on 350gsm w-w carton, coated paper with matt machine varnish, 5mm spine, all assembled in a plastic overbag (vinyl records between gatefold flaps)
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/breath-of-doom-compilation-2lp/
November 20th - Trillians - Newcastle - w/ Morrows Massacre, Ovulating Cadaver
November 21st - O'Rileys - Hull - w/ Biomech, Scaleraker, May Moon
November 22nd - Legends - Edinburgh - w/ Anomos, Alternate Future, TRILL
November 23rd - The Dev - London - w/Pravitas, Sentient, Arwassa
https://www.noworthofman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NOWORTHOFMAN
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated second album of Finland’s VITRIOLIC, BLACK STEEL VENGEANCE, on CD and vinyl LP formats. Headsplit Records has already released the CD and cassette tape versions for North America.
Hailing from Tampere, VITRIOLIC raise high the iron fist of their homeland’s oft-overlooked blackthrash scene. From the paradigmatic likes of Urn and Flame on to the next generation of Evil Angel, Sadokist, and labelmates RAPID, the power-trio of VITRIOLIC have been fighting the metal fight for the past five years. Initially, the band self-released their first couple EPs and a live album, and then made their full-length debut in 2021 with Renegade Ascension via Headsplit. And while some songs from their second album were forecast in demo form the last few years, at last arrives Black Steel Vengeance.
No more perfectly titled, Black Steel Vengeance is VITRIOLIC are at their rowdiest and most powerful. Honed on the live front, Black Steel Vengeance is a ten-track assault of old-school, riff-driven METAL. Black, speed, thrash, separately or all at once: VITRIOLIC let loose and live lawlessly on this 41-minute firestorm. Truly, this album is a testament to the burning underground spirit – theirs, yours, everyone’s who believes in Hell’s heavy metal – remaining grounded in the dirt of the past but digging up new graves that smell rottenly unfresh. The flag of hate of the original Teutonic Big Three flies proudly here, but VITRIOLIC manage to twist the knife in different-yet-honorable ways. As such, Black Steel Vengeance is equally at home in 1985, 1999, and 2025, such is its timeless gallop ‘n’ thrust. Raise your sword!
Line-up:Irreverentor - Bass
V Von Vitriolic - Drums
Gatekeeper Ares - Guitars, Vocals
From Tampere, Finland.
Artwork:
Aleksi Stenbacka
Release date:
17th January 2025
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on black/gold marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
GRAFJAMMER – “DE TYFUS, DE TEERLING”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Distributed by: Alive
Release: 10.01.2025
The Dutch GRAFJAMMER are back with a new line-up and a fourth album! After their last long player “De Zoute Kwel”, which received numerous positive reviews and a lot of attention in the scene, “De Tyfus, De Teerling” is the latest attack with their very own, viciously driving “Primitive Dutch Necrorock”. The band from Utrecht, which has been around since 2012, effectively mixes first and second wave black metal with hefty pinches of punk, d-beat and Motörhead. The result is groovy as hell – or rather: “swings like a floppy tit”, as vocalist Jorre says – but alongside raging, rocking crushers and passages of dashing destruction, there are also moments in which everything shifts into a melancholy twilight.
With “De Tyfus, De Teerling”, GRAFJAMMER present nine hard-hitting tracks (plus an intro) that tell of religious madness, self-deception and destruction in their mother tongue. In doing so, they delve even deeper than before into the dark underbelly of society and Dutch history. The album title is a variation of “Tyfus! Tering!”, a popular curse combination in Dutch, in the GRAFJAMMER version it means: “The Typhus (and), the Cube”.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/grafjammer
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Tracklist1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
The album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: February 18th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Deicide | Nile | Behemoth | Hate Eternal
They dance upon their strings, limbs convulsing as I drum my fingers upon the charred arms of my throne. My words of poisoned honey slip into their ears, caressing their hearts with promises of wealth, fame and adoration…and there is no price they will not pay, no one they will not offer up upon my altar. I have conquered them with whispers and they have laid the bones of their loved ones at my feet. They have lit the fires of their immolation and scream for acceptance and recognition even as they burn. What a race of empty vessels, vacuous fools all ripe for the harvest...
Infamous Belgian death metal force, Fractured Insanity, celebrated their 20th anniversary of musical devastation this year - and marked that milestone by completing work on their incredible fifth album, Age Of Manipulation. This act of sonic warfare is a stunning display of brutality and creativity, an accomplished collection that clearly demonstrates all the experience that Fractured Insanity have accumulated over the last two decades. Beginning with the slow burn build and then explosive attack of ‘Exaltation Of A Fallen Glory’, with its headbanging death march of a chorus, Age Of Manipulation then proceeds to transmute into ever more powerful and formidable forms. ‘Divide And Conquer’ possesses a teeth-grinding intensity that threatens to peel the skin from your face with its remorseless velocity and neck-breaking gear changes, ‘The Hangman’s Chair’ is steeped in horror and propelled by some breathtaking drumming, while the album’s title track crushes you beneath the sheer weight of the guitars, like a monstrous behemoth striding through the broken bodies of the fallen. This album is shrouded in sinister atmosphere and wickedly inventive, with bewildering moments and shocking twists, yet it remains deeply rooted in the cold soil of classic death metal. There is no weak moment, no let up in the sheer obliterating magnificence as the highlights just keep coming – from the nightmarish splendour of ‘Slumber In The Deep’ with its gargantuan vocal performance and towering riffs, to the devastating masterstroke of soul-crushing death metal that is album climax, ‘We All Die In The End’.
Mixed and mastered at the renowned Hertz Studio in Poland, to whom the likes of Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul and Vader have also entrusted their albums, Age Of Manipulation sounds sharp and vicious, with a clarity that highlights the fantastic individual performances on display and the metallic muscle to knock you back in your seat. With a new deal signed with Xtreem Music, the label that released Fractured Insanity’s classic ‘Mass Awakeless’ and ‘Manmade Hell’ albums, Age Of Manipulation will be unleashed on February 18th on CD and digital formats. Prepare to fall to your broken knees before the might of death metal supremacy!
Line-up:
Stefan Van Bael - Vocals/Bass
Jeroen Buysse - Guitar
Dieter Daems - Guitar
Ignace “Hammerman” Verstraete - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedInsanityOfficial
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: "The 'Entertainer extraordinaire' leads a gullible audience through the sinister halls of the 'HOTEL SPHINX '. Behind the lights, cameras, and endless action lies a disturbing undercurrent—where power is fed by the innocence of youth. The lines between entertainment, initiation, and exploitation blur as a conspiracy of silence reigns in the 'Illuminated Valley of the Kings', where political celebrity celebrates death. Rites of passage too dark to speak, promising false salvation in a world where the show never ends."
Equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT's signature sound has set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music. Fans can expect "Goldstar" to continue down this sonic path next year, with media already hailing first single "Eye of Mars" as "chaotic, eerily-atmospheric" (Metal Injection). Stay tuned for more details to come soon...
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/HotelSphinxNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE
They've come up with an official video of the title song from their new album 'CULT OF UZURA' which can be witnessed here - https://youtu.be/PHm0WenekQM
Band's statement, "Cult of Uzura is the blooming of Skaphos into something more modern and violent. Recorded and mixed by Nathan Faure and mastered by Thibault Chaumont, Skaphos's third album is the embodiment of the ocean's rage and human madness.
Thanks to Kunal Choksi of Transcending Obscurity who signed us, we're more than happy to have the opportunity to spread our music worldwide.
All shall be one with the sea.
Skaphos is:
Guitar & vocals: Stephan Petitjean
Guitar & backing vocals: Jeremy Tronyo
Bass & backing vocals: Theo Langlois
Drums: Nathan Faure
Artwork by Paolo Girardi (to be revealed in due time)
Track
listing 1. Cult of Uzura
2. One Eyed Terror
3. Mad Man and the Sea
4. Hypoxia
5. Abyssal Tower
6. Echoes of the Drowned
7. Of Shores and Dripping Souls
8. Skaphism
9. The Servant
10. The Alchemist
11. The Offering
12. Diluvian Sentence
13. All Shall Be Now Itself the Sea
Release date - T.B.A. (early 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/skaphosofficiel
Thanks! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
NEWS 16.11.2024
So langsam aber sicher legen wir hier nun den Endspurt in Sachen aktueller
Releases ein, bevor es dann so an das Fertigstellen des Layouters für unsere
nächste Printausgabe geht und der Kopierer angeschmissen werden kann. Auch wenn
unsereins noch sehsüchtig auf die Beantwortung zweier Interviews wartet (ein
kleiner Wink geht in Richtung Magdeburg und Leipzig), haben wir eigentlich den Plan,
euch dann Ende Dezember mit ner neuen Ausgabe unserer „Klolektüre“ beglücken zu
können. Bis dahin könnt ihr aber erst mal eure Zugehörigkeit und Unterstützung
der „Szene“ bekunden, in dem ihr eventuell ein reges Interesse an den von uns hier
vorgestellten, aktuellen Veröffentlichungen zeigt.
Aktuelle Reviews :
Aktuelle Reviews :
KRACHMANIFEST #8 (A4/deutsch)
VON JEGLICHEM WORT –"HIER WIRFST DU AUS DEINER BRUST EINE NEUE ERDE IN DEN RAUM"
NEKROTHORAX – “RAISING HELL” (TAPE)
STREETCLEANER - #32 (A4 /deutsch )
„Geradliniger Metal, mal wuchtig, mal mit dem Fuß auf dem Gaspedal“ – so beschreibt eine regionale Zeitung das erste Release „6TH DIMENSION“ der Heavy Metal Band LASER SCOPE aus Gera/Umgebung. „Auf der einen Seite der inhaltliche Blick in die Sterne, in Weltraum und Science-Fiction, auf der anderen Seite der musikalische Anker in den Achtzigern.“
Am 25.05. wurde die EP „6th Dimension“ veröffentlicht. Reinhören kann man z.B. hier https://laserscope.bandcamp.com – aber auch bei allen gängigen Streamingdiensten.
kontakt@laser-scope.de
www.laser-scope.de
DEATH
DESCENDING
is the singular vision of a dedicated musician. This one-man wrecking crew
unleashes a monstrous sonic assault that blends the fury of blackened death
metal with the atmospheric expanse of post-metal and the bone-crushing
brutality of slam. Death Descending's self-titled EP promises a pulverizing
experience!Tracklist
1.Permanence
2.Death Descending
3.Death Dealer
4.Where No Light Treads
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We’re
excited to announce an unholy pact with Brazilian one-man bestial black/death
commando TERROR. The South American war cult will soon emerge
with its first act of ritual aural terrorism, the "HYMNI BELLI
OCCULTUM" EP, an eighteen minute EP of gruesome extreme metal
warfare weaponized from the cult of Archgoat, Holocausto, Tormentador,
Sarcofago, Bestial Warlust and Conqueror.The crushing EP has been teased by underground music blog Veil of Sound, who in revealing the song “Bélica Sinfonia Armagedônica“ via an exclusive track premiere have stated that “the music on this five-song-EP is fast, relentless Death Metal, with tinges of OSDM chugging and growls plus a bit of Blackened Noise attack.“ - you can check out the feature and track here https://veilofsound.com/2024/11/12/Song_Premiere-Terror.html
Across these five edicts of third world barbarism the totality of our new world dystopia is glorified and instigated down to its most antihuman and savage traits, with the cult of all crime syndicates, gangs, slums, warfare, violence, militarism and corruption thrown into an abyss of occultism and esotericism to embody the true lineaments of the modern world antichrist.
The "Hymni Belli Occultum" EP will officially be released on December 6 2024 on CD, MC and digital formats, all pre-orderable now via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/terror-hymni-belli-occultum
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/terror
Today I'm proud to present a good friends band, Öldöds, and their upcoming album "Ölen ska ner". A fantastic beer-infused death metal album that's filled with catchy, heavy riffs, about the thing many of us loves the most. Drinking beer. Enjoy!
ÖLDÖDS – “ÖLEN SKA NER”
Öldöds was formed in 2007, and has since become a cult band in the Swedish underground metal scene. Straight to the point death metal with catchy, heavy riffs - and beer lyrics. 10 years after the full length debut it’s time again for some brand new brutal beer-infused songs!
Guitars, vocals, production, song writing, mix and master: David “Pos” Mauritzon
Bass: Peter Harg
Guest vocals on ”Fullast kör, dödast vinner”: LG Lantz Graffman
Song list
Öl är vårt sista hopp
Fyllans tid är nu
Fullast kör, dödast vinner
Ölen ska ner
Jag greppar en öl
Dricka öl och bli jättefull
Release date: December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/oldods
A concept album in the truest sense, Gobischkevrot blends intense folk-inspired metal with spoken-word narration from the Goblin RaidBoss known as Skraptif. This newly released chapter sees the goblin horde overcome their human antagonists in a deservedly brutal manner.
"With the proper magic, the proper guts, and much sacrifice, the clan finally had the power we needed to drive the humans out of our territory. We stomped the humans so hard that their entire settlement dissolved into the ground! There is no way to describe the raw power we felt at that moment! The Moon's Fist would come down on humankind like a flood, wildfire, or earthquake! "
Stream "Moon's Fist" now at https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/moons-fist
With over 20 releases under their belt, GOBLIN HOVEL fully embraces their metal influences with Gobischkevrot; a natural progression from 2022’s Whatever Keeps the Light On.
Track
listing:1. Ambush
2. The Cave
3. Gobischkevrot
4. The Plan
5. Voyage of the Grogswiller
6. The Stowaway
7. Borokol pt. II
8. Don't Eat The Mushrooms
9. Dialogue with a Mountain
10. Moon's Fist
11. The Night Man Learned to Fear the Mountain
12. Crineiga
Gobischkevrot was recorded, mixed and mastered at Blackwell Sound with additional recording at Nektarkin Studios throughout 2024. The lyrics and script were written by the Nameless Goblin. Music was composed and arranged by the collective known as GOBLIN HOVEL. Cover art and Character Sheets by Alexios Ciancio @cianciographics. Back cover art and Layout by Eva Zarich. Band Photography by Fursy.
This album is a companion/expansion to March of the Goblins by Tha Goblvnz March. Listen here, and dive into the gobbish extended universe! https://thagoblvnzmarch.bandcamp.com/
GOBLIN HOVEL is a collective of musicians and artists formed in Meadville, PA in 2010 and currently based in Buffalo/Rochester, NY. Though primarily influenced by heavy metal, the band takes cues from various musical and folk traditions from around the world to create an intense avant-garde soundscape reflective of humanity’s chaotic and often contradictory nature. Lyrically, the band focuses on the universal human experience filtered through the lens of history, folklore, and esoterica.
GOBLIN HOVEL 2024 is:
The Nameless Goblin: bass, vocals, throat singing, Fx, guitar on track 11, voice of Skraptif
Damn Barbarian: Lead Vocals, voice of Ghirrul
Rawbeard: Guitars, recording, vocals, voice of Baalkryth and Borokol
Petuh: Banjos, Mandolin, vocals, voice of Nerlhein
Son G: Drums, rattles, electronics, keyboards, voice of Human Guard
Guest Appearances:
Mickey: vocals/voice of the Pixie
Squee Key Fromage: voice of Human Guard
Tom Gerwitz: recording, throat singing on track 11, mixing, mastering, samples, vocals
Alexios Ciancio: voice of Goblvnz the mountain, additional composer on track 9.
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The new single "Lichteter" is available to stream via all
streaming platforms: https://lnk.to/noctambulist"Lyrically the song explores the desire for a stable albeit mediocre future only to discover the present has fallen apart in the meantime", said the band. "It is emblematic of the themes found on much of the songs throughout the album. It falls in a comfortable transition between the harsher tones found on Elegieën and the experimental nature of De Droom."
Last month the band released the single “Aderlater”.
The new album “Noctambulist II: De Droom” will be released on 7 February 2025 in CD, vinyl and digital formats. Recorded in Tilburg between February and April 2023 at Catacomben Studios, De Droom sees Noctambulist diving deeper into post-punk and shoegaze influences while retaining the fierceness of their debut record Elegiëen.
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with pre-order details and more information to be revealed soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt
https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband
Finnish melodic death/folk metal band WARFARER released their long-awaited debut concept album, 'A TALE BEYOND THE PALE' on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-album
The band comments:
"The wait is over. 'A Tale Beyond the Pale' is here — a journey through Finnish myth and legend: jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, and duels under the northern lights. We’ve poured our hearts and souls (or what’s left of them) into this album, and it feels incredible to finally share it with the world.
But this is just the beginning — our TO-DO list is long and relentless. Warfarer is gearing up to hit the road, bringing our full live sound to stages across Finland and beyond. We’re also deep into the pre-production of our second album, so rest assured, more music is on the horizon.
To our fans, thank you for your unwavering support. See you in the longhalls!"
STORIES BEHIND THE TRACKS:
Heir Uncrowned:
"The beginning. Two brothers, raised as one, by blood bound. Our protagonist, the firstborn son, is destined to become the tribe's chieftain. When he commits a shameful deed, he is disgraced by his chieftain father and disavowed. After the chieftain dies and the second son takes our protagonist's place as the new chieftain, the firstborn son begins to resent his own brother."
As the Portents Foretold:
"The raid. The brothers lead a raid over the sea against a southern village. Amidst the battle, the jealous firstborn son looks for an opportunity to plant his dagger in his brother-chieftain's back, but is continuously denied the chance. Finally, as the sounds of battle fade and everyone else has fallen, he turns his blade toward his brother."
Brotherslayer:
"The duel. The firstborn son, cold-blooded, faces the bewildered brother-chieftain, who does not understand what madness has overtaken his dear brother. In the end, the firstborn son stands over his slain brother as the morning sun dawns."
Bereaver:
"The homecoming. As the raiders return, carrying their beloved chieftain on a funeral bier, the firstborn son is exhilarated. He assumes his place as the new chieftain, but among the subdued cheers, murmurs of discontent and rumors surrounding the circumstances of his brother-chieftain's death persist.”
Betrayer:
"The resentment. The firstborn son is the new chieftain, but he is not beloved like his brother. Even in death, his brother makes him jealous, and this resentment begins to turn into anger. Soon, the flames of his hate engulf the whole village."
In the Gravelight:
"The loneliness. Alone, despised, amidst the burning ruins of his sanity, the firstborn son hides in the north. The realization of his deeds finally drives him over the precipice, and he descends into grief-stricken madness."
March Through the Endless Snow:
"The march. Giving up everything, the firstborn son begins his journey further into the north. Determined to find his end on his own terms, he marches to reach the dark river of Tuonela."
The Gates to Realms Beyond:
"The end. Collapsing in the snow, he sees the gates open to the realms beyond. The firstborn son leaves this world, leaving behind his legacy — the myth of the brotherslayer."
WATCH Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
WATCH Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Track
list:01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
https://www.warfarer.fi
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Dark, grimy and subtly dissonant death/black metal . Obscureviolence have created a deadly concoction of death and black metal, taking the most effective elements of each genre and keeping the music raw and visceral enough for them to contribute uninhibitedly to the powerful sound envisioned by the band. Listen to the two songs that have been freshly unveiled https://obscureviolence.bandcamp.com/album/refuting-the-flesh
OBSCUREVIOLENCE – “REFUTING THE FLESH”For fans of- Crypts of Despair, Mgla, Skaphos, Morbid Angel, Viande, Burial Hordes, Saevus Finis
Featuring members of the death metal band Horror God, Obscureviolence are a new entity channelling the darkest and vilest sounds of black and death metal. They've brought elements of the two styles together, the raw, acerbic edge of black metal and the fearsome heft of death metal. They go hand-in-hand with their distinct features enhancing the overall sound, which comes off as surprisingly cohesive and powerful. As intimidating and loathsome their music is, which becomes a force of nature when they go on a rampage, they do know the importance of pacing and make sure to let the darker parts come to the fore and add a mysterious, ominous aura to the proceedings and also let the subtle dissonance seep deeper into the subconscious. For a debut, their songs are remarkably well-constructed and balanced, without letting go of their capacity for wanton mayhem, while heralding the coming of a new kind of power.
Lineup:
Sergey B. (Horror God) - Bass guitar, vocals
Sergey T. (Horror God) - Guitar
Dmitry L. - Drums
Artwork - S.TkN. (Sergey T.)
Track listing
1. Exodus
2. Refuting the Flesh
3. Source of Life
4. Spiritual Agony
5. The Absurdity of Existence
6. Pulse of Subconscious Cruelty
Release date - February 14th, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/obscurefcknviolence
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Thanatos" is a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
ZERO ABSOLU – “LA SAIGNÉE”
With
members of ALCEST and REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBERGenre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 31.01.2025
ZERO ABSOLU is the band formerly known as Glaciation.
Glaciation was a project founded in 2011 by François Duguest (instruments) and Jean Valnoir Simoulin (Vocals, art direction).
The group then expanded to include Hugo Moerman (who became the 3rd permanent member of the group), the two main members of Alcest, and Lychar.
In 2012, they released the album «1994». The lyrics nostalgically and bitterly revisit Valnoir’s experience within the Black Metal scene throughout the 90s.
Valnoir temporarily left the band in 2014 and was replaced by RMS Hreidmarr.
In 2015, the album «Sur les falaises de marbre» was released by Osmose. Productions. Due to alcoholism issues (among others), Hreidmarr was later removed from the band. He then decided, without informing anyone, to assemble a new lineup and illegally registered the name «Glaciation» with the French Institute for Intellectual Property.
In 2023, the core of the original lineup (obviously without Hreidmarr), accompanied by a member of Regarde les hommes tomber and another from Alcest, recorded a new album: La saignée («The Bloodletting»). The lyrics take the form of a pamphlet confronting the enemies of the band and the Metal scene in general.
In 2024, to put an end to the drama, they decided to rename Glaciation to ZÉRO ABSOLU, and signs with AOP.
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Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, in collaboration with Metal Injection, presents the world premiere of forthcoming album, Hemasanctum! Stream it now at the link below!
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
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https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/
Are you ready to dive into this dark abyss? Here is where abrupt death awaits for you with the coldness noises of MALÉFICO that will echo permanently in your subconscious, in a compulsive way and transforming your human existence into something miserable and insignificant...
MALÉFICO is an ecstasy of misanthropic noises that will invade you with horrible torments, and extract your most morbid nightmares into a reality where you will slowly rots and where your purulent carcass decomposes daily, without you being able to prevent or stop this metamorphosis of personal self destruction...
SUICIDAL DARK NOISE AMBIENT...
MALÉFICO
- "SUICIDE SOUL"Cassette with limited edition of 33 copies
SIDE A
01 - Caos & Ruin [3:19]
02 - Cut Your Soul [8:21]
03 - Darkness [13:21]
SIDE B
04 - Cut Your Soul (Suicide) [21:34]
Record in 2021 & Mixed in 2024
All Dark Ambient and Vocals by Hailstorm
Layout made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter
Promotional video made by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter
MURDER RECORDS proudly announces the cover art and a preview track "Cut Your Soul" from MALÉFICO's debut album, which will be released in January in the following formats:
HELLPACK LIMITED TO 10 COPIES
This suicide HELLPACK will be presented in a wooden box that will include the following items: 1 bottle of gasoline + 1 match with sandpaper + 1 blade + 1 inverted cross with necklace + 1 MALÉFICO cassette numbered with blood... This edition is not for humanbeens or noise pussies...
NORMAL EDITION IN CASSETTE LIMITED TO 23 COPIES
PRE ORDER OPEN AT: 15 November 2024
RELEASE DATE: 17 January 2025
Listen https://murderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suicide-soul?mc_cid=9069bf5871&mc_eid=20155afc03 the noise preview.
SUICIDE ON... LIFE OFF...
ALBUS DIABOLUS: An arcane and mystical musical
laboratory
. My Kingdom Music is proud to announce ALBUS DIABOLUS' signing. Created
and formed by talented and well-known actors of the Italian music scene (for
now we won't tell you who they are!), the project aims to be a musical
laboratory where merging the gothic and dark aesthetics of extreme music in its
most various forms, with an electronic sound deeply influenced by the
Synth-Wave and Dark-Wave style of the 80s.The idea of ALBUS DIABOLUS was born as a project aimed at experimenting with sound imagery with synthesizers, drum machines and atmospheres that evoke lights and shadows, but without ever moving away from the atmospheric roots that characterize the Dark and Ritual scene and the musical bases of Gothic Rock and Metal.
The result is an emotional and immersive journey that evokes soundscapes that oscillate between nostalgia and mystery with a sound that recalls the influences of works such as "Tenebre" by Simonetti / Pignatelli / Morante, EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN, COIL, CURRENT 93, VISITORS, while maintaining a distinctive identity.
And now... let the Sabbath begin!!!
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Label: Wulfhere ProductionsRelease Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
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“We are thrilled to announce the release of our debut album with WormholeDeath Records." stated the band "This album embodies our creative vision, delving into the myriad facets of eternal darkness and its relentless struggle against the forces of light. We invite listeners to fully immerse themselves in this profound journey."
Their debut album delves into the human soul’s journey through the intricate paths of darkness. It portrays the loss of innocence as the soul traverses a series of symbolic gates, each revealing deeper layers of torment. Drawing on mythological, biblical, and existential themes, the album illustrates the eternal battle between light and darkness and the ultimate quest for redemption in a world engulfed in despair. It offers a visceral, immersive experience, guiding listeners through the void, confronting the agony of existence, and hinting at the possibility of transcendence through destruction.
Their musical style is marked by rapid riffs infused with symphonic textures and atmospheric vibes, promising a unique and immersive auditory experience for their audience.
Titel
list1. Dawn of Decay
2. Burning Echoes
3. Eternal Parasite
4. Lured
5. Stepping into Oblivion
6. Unceasing Death
7. Shadow
8. Ignorance
9. The Fall of the Rebel
10. The Great Epilogue
11. Breaking the Pendulum
Line - up:
Necro - Vocals
Mynoghra - Vocals
Absence - Guitar
GraveKeeper - Guitar
Apollyon - Bass
Akhenaten - Keyboards
Y.B - Drums
https://linktr.ee/endofdawn
Aussie death/thrashers COMMON EVIL stream their self-titled EP in its entirety .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6G4_uzw-HQ&list=OLAK5uy_m6nyq_ZXUc6ErgMAQlK2moASitLPTAjKs
Up-and-coming Death-Thrash quintet 'Common Evil' hail from Gippsland, Victoria (Aus). The group boast a distinct, powerful feel to their live performances that, paired with their old school style, punishing riffs and raw songwriting approach result in a devastating sound heavily influenced by the 80/90's metal scene. Influences such as Slayer, Exodus, Megadeth, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Death and Kreator, as well as a nod to the newer sound of Death and Hardcore bands such as Power Trip, Drain and Skeletal Remains can all be noted
Formed in 2018, the wheels didn't start rolling until a crushing first performance at Whole Lotta Love Bar in Brunswick, Melbourne in January of 2024 and then a slew of other performances in Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick, Geelong and a hometown gig in Traralgon. The momentum kept rolling with the recording and release of their first single 'Disturbing the Peace' in September, 2024. Self-Titled EP out now
https://www.facebook.com/CommonEvilBand
Cleveland (OH) - Melodic Death Metal crew, DRUPARIA, will release long-awaited debut full-length album, THE RIVER ABOVE, on December 27!
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The albums' first single, the title track, is streaming now on Bandcamp. Check it out at https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order:
https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-above
Track Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine (Erskine.designs).
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield (Lancesphotos.com)
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, DarkestHour, Sylosis, Sacramentum,
Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
https://www.facebook.com/druparia
Wolvenant came to life in late 2023 surrounded by mystery and it wasn’t until early 2024 that the band revealed itself. Adopting a core sound close to melodic death metal but not restricted by the genre, Reve, Bael, Endov, Baraek and Neton create a musical galaxy that tries to defy the limits of reality.
With an appearance inspired by many cults across human history and adopting the central figure of the wolf and its relation with witchcraft, the band aims to create an immersive experience unknown to man. The themes of the lyrics and the music gravitate around human nature and cosmic horror and are full of metaphors and cryptic references trying to convey the darkest emotions coming from the public.
The band released their debut album “Cernegula” the last 5th of October on streaming platforms. This piece of art is meant to be a testament of their musicianship and the impact of their message.
Do not fall into despair.
Become One of the Wolfpack.
Embrace the Covenant.
https://www.facebook.com/wolvenant.official
BEER CANNON is a ferocious thrash metal outfit hailing from the heart of West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in early 2023 by guitarists Artur Skrzypczak and Krystian Zamojski, the band wasted no time in forging their path of sonic destruction. Shortly after their inception, William Paxman joined on bass, followed by the powerhouse drummer, Scott Bakes.
With a relentless passion for their craft, Beer Cannon sought to find a vocalist who could embody their vision of aggression and intensity. When none could be found, Artur Skrzypczak stepped up to the plate, taking on vocal duties in addition to his role as guitarist.
In late 2023, the band faced a setback as Krystian Zamojski departed due to personal reasons. However, this marked the beginning of a new chapter for Beer Cannon, with William Paxman making the transition from bass to guitar, bringing a fresh energy to the group.
In January 2024, Beer Cannon embarked on a journey to immortalize their sound, entering the studio to record their debut EP, "The Last of Hops." Eeleased on April 20th, 2024, this EP is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication and uncompromising sound.
Described as a fusion of old-school thrash metal with death metal influences, Beer Cannon proudly dubs their style as "Beer Metal Attack," though some have dubbed it "Party Death Thrash." Drawing inspiration from thrash titans like Municipal Waste and Slayer, as well as death metal icons such as Sepultura and Asphyx, Beer Cannon delivers a sonic assault that leaves audiences craving more.
Lineup:
Artur Skrzypczak - vocals, bass
Scott Bakes - drums
William Paxman - guitars, backing vocals
Produced:
MetalSwine Studios by William Paxman
Vibration Studio (Drums) by Dan Mullins
Mixed and Mastered at TDH Studios by Tom Hey
Artwork and Layout by: YANDEMA & BLACK SBL
https://www.youtube.com/@beer_cannon
https://www.facebook.com/beercannon
The wait is over: SÓLSTAFIR are proud to announce the release of their new album HIN HELGA KVÖL. Along with the release, the band is making a visualizer available for "VOR ÁS".
Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/C3sldW6u4Yw
The visualizer is based on the artwork of the album. The stunning eloquence in cover artist Rowan E Cassidy’s charcoal shadows perfectly illustrates the substrate ravines and breath-taking altitudes that HIN HELGA KVÖL’s songs submit us to.
When asked to describe the music on HIN HELGA KVÖL , lead vocalist and guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason simply replies with one word: “alone”. Alone is a perfectly succinct word for SÓLSTAFIR’s ardently unfiltered music where we discover ourselves, with a new found reverence for solitary reflection. This is HIN HELGA KVÖL, the holy struggle for overcoming adversity in life.
SÓLSTAFIR , meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to those piercing rays of sunlight that break through dark clouds at dusk. This imagery perfectly captures the essence of HIN HELGA KVÖL, a beacon of light and hope shining through the heaviest of times. As the band confronts their inner demons, shrugging off the trappings of Rock and Roll decadence, their music resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. HIN HELGA KVÖL is the holy war that we all face within.
by
Riccardo Ziosi with Carlotta Vignocchi as evil model, and the tracklist:
1. Rinascita
2. Donna Prudentia
3. Gli Esorcismi di Canidia e Sàgana
4. Incantvm / Kyrie (from Mozart’s Requiem K626)
5. Diana
It is possible to pre-order the album (digiCD, LP) at https://shorturl.at/wAgY8
If with their previous album "Strigae", INCANTVM shaped their Black Metal with Classical Music and parts narrated in a very theatrical way, with "Maleficia" the music becomes the absolute protagonist thanks to atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds, dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
"Maleficia" is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin and Nequam with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal/
RISE OF TYRANTS – „ THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:
01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89664
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
riseoftyrantsband@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/riseoftyrantsdeathmetal
MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new song: We are thrilled to unveil the re-imagined piano version of SYMPHONY OF A DYING STAR , beautifully arranged by the talented MISSTIQ. This rendition brings the song full circle, returning it to its origins as a piano melody, yet with a renewed sense of depth and emotion. The uplifting and cinematic qualities of the original track shine through in this arrangement, showcasing the song’s ability to connect with listeners on a more intimate level. Misstiq's masterful touch breathes new life into the composition, allowing the piano to carry the weight of the melody and reveal nuances that may have been hidden before. This version offers a fresh perspective while staying true to the heart and soul of the song.
Stream it here: https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/ZwielichtDeluxeNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIhQsH7V5zk
APOSTATE - "ELEGY OF PHANTOM PAIN"
Genre : Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers "
Elegy Of Phantom Pain" is a concept album based on an ancient legend from Central Italy, it is a journey into the night between mysticism and blasphemy in the best tranditions of atmospheric Black Metal and Dungeon Synth.
Valadier's side project, APOSTATE finds its place amongst Italian acts such as Fearbringer, Dolcinian, L'Ordre Du Temple and Fourth Monarchy. The Norwegian roots of their sound branch out through the Italian soundscapes explored by the aforementioned pillars of the Italian Black Metal underground scene, providing new blood to a way of interpreting this music that went lost over the past two decades.
A little gem that Black Mass Prayers is proud to publish, giving a physical existence to a debut that otherwise could have been missed.
Tracklist
1. The Dusk
2. Wailing Of Archaic Forest
3. Years Consumed In Exile
4. A Pact Signed By Poison
5. Elegy Of Phantom Pain
6. The Dawn
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Programming
Drunken Bible - Bass
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"FEEL THE BLOOD" is a single taken from TZADOK 'S upcoming album "WE ARE TZADOK", due for release on December 6, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
Listen here: https://orcd.co/feeltheblood
The album We Are Tzadok continues to reflect the diverse musical style that has long defined Tzadok. It blends various metal genres, including Metalcore, Death Metal, Power Metal, Heavy Metal, and Folk Metal. The band refuses to be confined to a single category, embracing a broad spectrum of influences.
Up-and-coming Death-Thrash quintet 'Common Evil' hail from Gippsland, Victoria (Aus). The group boast a distinct, powerful feel to their live performances that, paired with their old school style, punishing riffs and raw songwriting approach result in a devastating sound heavily influenced by the 80/90's metal scene. Influences such as Slayer, Exodus, Megadeth, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Death and Kreator, as well as a nod to the newer sound of Death and Hardcore bands such as Power Trip, Drain and Skeletal Remains can all be noted
Formed in 2018, the wheels didn't start rolling until a crushing first performance at Whole Lotta Love Bar in Brunswick, Melbourne in January of 2024 and then a slew of other performances in Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick, Geelong and a hometown gig in Traralgon. The momentum kept rolling with the recording and release of their first single 'Disturbing the Peace' in September, 2024. Self-Titled EP out now
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Cleveland (OH) - Melodic Death Metal crew, DRUPARIA, will release long-awaited debut full-length album, THE RIVER ABOVE, on December 27!
FFO: Sylosis, The Absence, Light This City, Gates of Ishtar, and Skeletonwitch.
The River Above is chock full of riff-heavy melodic death metal, similar to Character- era Dark Tranquillity and Mors Principium Est, with the atmosphere and emotion of Insomnium and Darkest Hour.
The albums' first single, the title track, is streaming now on Bandcamp. Check it out at https://druparia.bandcamp.com/track/the-river-above
The word "Druparia" is a pseudo-synonym for the blackthorn plant that plays a part in some circles of occultism and witchcraft, and fits into the band's visual and lyrical themes of nature and mysticism. Other lyrical themes include sadness, regret, mythology, and perseverance through hardship.
Pre-order:
https://druparia.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-aboveTrack Listing:
1. Voiceless Regret
2. Under the Shade of Sand
3. Bereavement
4. Kintsugi
5. In Repose, Descend
6. Sever the Roots
7. The River Above
8. Of Firmament... And the Renewal
9. Bled For Comfort
10. When Cranes Return
11. The Violet Hour [The Civil Wars]*
Credits:
All Lyrics by David Moran except "Kintsugi" by Tyler Clark.
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan Paddy at Blackroom Studios, Copley Ohio.
Cello and Strings by Christopher “Kakophonix” Brown.
Keyboard programming and backing vocals by Dan Paddy.
Cover Art by Mark Erskine (Erskine.designs).
Druparia Logo by Alex Zarko.
Photos by Lance Littlefield (Lancesphotos.com)
Layout and Design by Alex Yarborough (@dr_metal_design)
Copyright 2024 Druparia Music. “Voiceless Regret” is dedicated to DJ Sprague.
*All songs written by Druparia, Brendan King, Dan Paddy, and Jeff Spencer, except for “The Violet Hour,” owned by The Civil Wars and Sensibility Music.
Line-Up:
Tyler Clark: Guitars
Josh Gatka: Guitars
David Moran: Vocals
Kyle Lash-Taylor: Bass and Vocals
Noah Van Dyke: Drums and Percussion
Bio:
Druparia formed with members of past bands in the Cleveland area coming together to make new music. Ideas for The River Above have been brewing since about 2011, maybe even earlier and thanks to some gracious friends outside of the band who have contributed and allowed the ideas to live on, the songs have finally come to fruition. Tyler Clark (ex-Inoculation, Mythrias, Once Flesh) came together with old Apothean bandmate Kyle Taylor (ex-Monastery) who had found young drummer Noah Van Dyke (Sea Biscuit) in November 2018. Once Flesh vocalist David Moran had agreed to do vocals if ever a project was started and Druparia had begun. After a few rehearsals, Josh Gatka (ex-Mythrias, Eternal Legacy) was recruited as guitarist the following summer and a full lineup was formed and the band released their first demo entitled Alfhem in the spring of 2020.
Influences include but are not limited to Dark Tranquillity, DarkestHour, Sylosis, Sacramentum,
Insomnium, Fallujah, Mors Principium Est, Inferi, Children of Bodom, and whatever weirdness Noah happened to be listening to at the time.
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Wolvenant came to life in late 2023 surrounded by mystery and it wasn’t until early 2024 that the band revealed itself. Adopting a core sound close to melodic death metal but not restricted by the genre, Reve, Bael, Endov, Baraek and Neton create a musical galaxy that tries to defy the limits of reality.
With an appearance inspired by many cults across human history and adopting the central figure of the wolf and its relation with witchcraft, the band aims to create an immersive experience unknown to man. The themes of the lyrics and the music gravitate around human nature and cosmic horror and are full of metaphors and cryptic references trying to convey the darkest emotions coming from the public.
The band released their debut album “Cernegula” the last 5th of October on streaming platforms. This piece of art is meant to be a testament of their musicianship and the impact of their message.
Do not fall into despair.
Become One of the Wolfpack.
Embrace the Covenant.
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BEER CANNON is a ferocious thrash metal outfit hailing from the heart of West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in early 2023 by guitarists Artur Skrzypczak and Krystian Zamojski, the band wasted no time in forging their path of sonic destruction. Shortly after their inception, William Paxman joined on bass, followed by the powerhouse drummer, Scott Bakes.
With a relentless passion for their craft, Beer Cannon sought to find a vocalist who could embody their vision of aggression and intensity. When none could be found, Artur Skrzypczak stepped up to the plate, taking on vocal duties in addition to his role as guitarist.
In late 2023, the band faced a setback as Krystian Zamojski departed due to personal reasons. However, this marked the beginning of a new chapter for Beer Cannon, with William Paxman making the transition from bass to guitar, bringing a fresh energy to the group.
In January 2024, Beer Cannon embarked on a journey to immortalize their sound, entering the studio to record their debut EP, "The Last of Hops." Eeleased on April 20th, 2024, this EP is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication and uncompromising sound.
Described as a fusion of old-school thrash metal with death metal influences, Beer Cannon proudly dubs their style as "Beer Metal Attack," though some have dubbed it "Party Death Thrash." Drawing inspiration from thrash titans like Municipal Waste and Slayer, as well as death metal icons such as Sepultura and Asphyx, Beer Cannon delivers a sonic assault that leaves audiences craving more.
Lineup:
Artur Skrzypczak - vocals, bass
Scott Bakes - drums
William Paxman - guitars, backing vocals
Produced:
MetalSwine Studios by William Paxman
Vibration Studio (Drums) by Dan Mullins
Mixed and Mastered at TDH Studios by Tom Hey
Artwork and Layout by: YANDEMA & BLACK SBL
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The wait is over: SÓLSTAFIR are proud to announce the release of their new album HIN HELGA KVÖL. Along with the release, the band is making a visualizer available for "VOR ÁS".
Watch the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/C3sldW6u4Yw
The visualizer is based on the artwork of the album. The stunning eloquence in cover artist Rowan E Cassidy’s charcoal shadows perfectly illustrates the substrate ravines and breath-taking altitudes that HIN HELGA KVÖL’s songs submit us to.
When asked to describe the music on HIN HELGA KVÖL , lead vocalist and guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason simply replies with one word: “alone”. Alone is a perfectly succinct word for SÓLSTAFIR’s ardently unfiltered music where we discover ourselves, with a new found reverence for solitary reflection. This is HIN HELGA KVÖL, the holy struggle for overcoming adversity in life.
SÓLSTAFIR , meaning "crepuscular rays" in Icelandic, refers to those piercing rays of sunlight that break through dark clouds at dusk. This imagery perfectly captures the essence of HIN HELGA KVÖL, a beacon of light and hope shining through the heaviest of times. As the band confronts their inner demons, shrugging off the trappings of Rock and Roll decadence, their music resonates with the universal struggle and triumph over hardship. HIN HELGA KVÖL is the holy war that we all face within.
by
Riccardo Ziosi with Carlotta Vignocchi as evil model, and the tracklist: 1. Rinascita
2. Donna Prudentia
3. Gli Esorcismi di Canidia e Sàgana
4. Incantvm / Kyrie (from Mozart’s Requiem K626)
5. Diana
It is possible to pre-order the album (digiCD, LP) at https://shorturl.at/wAgY8
If with their previous album "Strigae", INCANTVM shaped their Black Metal with Classical Music and parts narrated in a very theatrical way, with "Maleficia" the music becomes the absolute protagonist thanks to atmospheres full of pathos and terrifying perceptions, esoteric ritual sounds, dark sceneries, Doom elements and old school extreme Metal, everything their Avantgarde Black Metal feeds on, making of this an absolutely unique creature in the international musical scene.
"Maleficia" is the darkest and most eclectic manifestation of the creative genius of Vittorio Sabelli and those who walked this way with him into the darkest folds of extreme music, starting from Tenebra (DREARINESS) on voice, to continue with Samael Von Martin and Nequam with their vocal interpretations, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Luca Tiraterra, and Marco Molino with their rhythmic elements.
It is a pure and simple piece of Art, an incredibly unique and exclusive album for very open-minded people, a journey that sets no stylistic or temporal limits and that reaches straight into the sick soul of those who can perceive it.
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RISE OF TYRANTS – „ THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA “
Brace yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, Rise of Tyrants. Their highly anticipated album, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.
But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
Rise Of Tyrants has returned, more ferocious and unforgiving than ever. This Bergamo-based powerhouse has dropped an eleven-track barrage of raw, self-produced brutality that makes their earlier work look like a warm-up. The energy is sharper, darker, and meaner. With Davide Cantamessa on vocals, a relentless force of raw aggression and versatility, the band has leveled up in every brutal way imaginable.
The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza comes at you like a battering ram of thrash and death metal riffs, with a rhythm section pounding forward like a war machine. The guitars are unrelenting, piling riff after punishing riff, layering death metal fury with an intensity that leaves no room to breathe. Cantamessa’s vocal attack rips through the wall of sound, moving seamlessly between guttural growls, visceral screams, and brutal tones that demand your attention.
The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Line up:
Davide Cantamessa: Vocals
Federico Visini: Guitars
Luca Mairati: Bass
Virgilio Breda: Drums
This is an album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it takes it. Brutal, unrestrained, and unapologetic, The Chronicles of Cardinal Pablo Mendoza is a must for anyone with an appetite for death metal played with devastating skill and relentless fury.
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. Recorded, mixed and mastered at ASDR Decibel Studio, Busto Arsizio (VA, Italy) by Carlo Meroni
Tracks:01. Colle De La Croix De Fer
02. Parigi Napoli
03. Do Mario Pederasta
04. Sysvester Stazione
05. Holly & Beppe (Only The Brave)
06. Gerry Smashed Table
07. Cardinal Pablo Mendoza
08. Celine Di Orio
09. How Can I Fuck Capitalism
10. Mirella Silver Tongue
11. Armando The Preacher
This Album contains 11 tracks of fast death metal, with groove episodes and dark shades. The concept rotates around the character Cardinal Pablo Mendoza, an evil priest who deceives the weakest for perverse purposes. The lyrics talk about abuses, violence and injustices with an ironic and sarcastic tone.
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89666
February 28, 2025
Rise of Tyrants - Abnormality in Structure
Abnormality in Structure album delivered 8 tracks with a fierce and skillfully crafted assault. For those who crave raw, uncompromising death metal, this record is essential, unmissable live, and impossible to ignore. Ferocious blast beats and malevolent riffing that feel like a death metal avalanche.
Released March 15, 2019
Re-release date in Digital February 7. 2025
Preorder in Digital: https://orcd.co/brut89665
Rise of Tyrants - Trauma
Trauma album launches with a foreboding arpeggio before detonating into evil riffing and crushing, doom-infused rhythms. The 9 tracks oscillates between blistering speeds and sudden, grinding slowdowns, showcasing the band’s mastery of extreme dynamics and groove. The guitars inject moments of haunting melody amid a wall of unrelenting brutality.
Released February 3, 2014
Re-release in Digital January 10, 2025
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MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new song: We are thrilled to unveil the re-imagined piano version of SYMPHONY OF A DYING STAR , beautifully arranged by the talented MISSTIQ. This rendition brings the song full circle, returning it to its origins as a piano melody, yet with a renewed sense of depth and emotion. The uplifting and cinematic qualities of the original track shine through in this arrangement, showcasing the song’s ability to connect with listeners on a more intimate level. Misstiq's masterful touch breathes new life into the composition, allowing the piano to carry the weight of the melody and reveal nuances that may have been hidden before. This version offers a fresh perspective while staying true to the heart and soul of the song.
Stream it here: https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/ZwielichtDeluxeNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIhQsH7V5zk
APOSTATE - "ELEGY OF PHANTOM PAIN"
Genre : Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers "
Elegy Of Phantom Pain" is a concept album based on an ancient legend from Central Italy, it is a journey into the night between mysticism and blasphemy in the best tranditions of atmospheric Black Metal and Dungeon Synth.
Valadier's side project, APOSTATE finds its place amongst Italian acts such as Fearbringer, Dolcinian, L'Ordre Du Temple and Fourth Monarchy. The Norwegian roots of their sound branch out through the Italian soundscapes explored by the aforementioned pillars of the Italian Black Metal underground scene, providing new blood to a way of interpreting this music that went lost over the past two decades.
A little gem that Black Mass Prayers is proud to publish, giving a physical existence to a debut that otherwise could have been missed.
Tracklist1. The Dusk
2. Wailing Of Archaic Forest
3. Years Consumed In Exile
4. A Pact Signed By Poison
5. Elegy Of Phantom Pain
6. The Dawn
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Programming
Drunken Bible - Bass
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"FEEL THE BLOOD" is a single taken from TZADOK 'S upcoming album "WE ARE TZADOK", due for release on December 6, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
Listen here: https://orcd.co/feeltheblood
The album We Are Tzadok continues to reflect the diverse musical style that has long defined Tzadok. It blends various metal genres, including Metalcore, Death Metal, Power Metal, Heavy Metal, and Folk Metal. The band refuses to be confined to a single category, embracing a broad spectrum of influences.
NEWS 9.11.2024
Es macht ja bereits seit einiger Zeit – und nicht zum
ersten Mal – die Runde: SODOMS BLAUES ALBUM erscheint in
verschiedenen Varianten neu. Und wie es sich für echten Blue-Collar-Metal
gehört, möchten die beiden einzigen noch lebenden Originalmitglieder Tom
Angelripper und Andy Brings den Fans persönlich die ersten
neuen Einheiten des alten Klassikers "Tapping The Vein" in die Hände
drücken. Stattfinden wird die gemütliche Runde in der schönen Dortmunder
Innenstadt, genauer im EMP Store Dortmund in der Potgasse 4, am
Releasetermin: Freitag, den 15. November, von 16:00 bis 17:00 Uhr.
Was schon bei der Produktankündigung direkt auffiel: Der
Band ist es hier gelungen, ein wahres No-Nonsense-Package zu schnüren, wo sich
alles zu 100 Prozent auf die Musik konzentriert, auf den Spirit einer Band, die
es in diesem Line-Up nur für ein Album gab. Oder wie Gitarrist Andy Brings es
verdeutlicht: "Es war uns wichtig, dass der Fokus auf der Musik liegt
und auf dem, was die Band damals war, wie sie geklungen hat. Man hätte jetzt
natürlich, wie andere Bands das auch machen, noch’n Sodom-Kartenspiel, noch’n
Sodom-Halstuch, Aschenbecher, Zollstock, was weiß ich alles reinpacken können,
damit das Ding auch ja 170€ kostet mit so Wegwerf-Temu-Artikeln, aber das
wollten wir nicht."Statt eines Päckchens voller Schießbuden-Tand gibt es also ein echtes Brett, das die Atmosphäre jener Zeit hochverdichtet und mit liebevoll erarbeiteter Ausstattung zu einem sehr fairen Preis anbietet. Ein Quäntchen Klangverfeinerung gibt es mit dem "2024 Remaster" des Albums, das jedoch sehr behutsam angegangen wurde, um den ursprünglichen Charakter des Werks zu erhalten. Anstatt dort an den Reglern zu weit zu gehen, was von den Fans oft nicht gern gesehen wird, wurde kurzerhand eine zweite Fassung beigelegt, in der "Tapping The Vein" einen kompletten Remix erhielt, für den Andy auch im Original nicht enthaltenes Aufnahmematerial aus der damaligen Recording-Session mit einbrachte. "Bullet in the Head" konnte bereits als Erstkontakt mit diesem "2024 Redux" die Fans überzeugen: Sodom und High-End-Audio funktionieren verblüffend gut!
Nicht minder gründlich wurden Originaltonaufnahmen der legendären 1992er Japan-Tour der Band gesichtet und zu einer ebenfalls beigelegten Livescheibe zusammengestellt.
Andy erläutert, welches Ansinnen zu dieser Kollektion geführt hat und warum das Ganze sowohl auf Vinyl als auch auf CD zu einem regulären Albumpreis erhältlich ist: "Es sollte bezahlbar bleiben – wir sind Working Class, das ganze Sodom-Universum ist Working Class und es war uns wichtig, zu zeigen: Wie war die Band damals; wie war diese recht kurzlebige Ära dieser Band. Es war nur netto ein Jahr Tom, Chris und Andy und in der Zeit ist ja eigentlich sehr viel passiert. In den drei Konzerten, die in relativ kurzen Abständen passierten und aufgenommen wurden, hört man schon, wie unterschiedlich wir so drauf waren. Mitunter sehr ruppig gespielt – ist natürlich ein Trademark gewesen –, aber so war die Band damals. Auf dem kreativen Höhepunkt, aber trotzdem kurz vor dem Auseinanderbrechen, also eine ganz seltsame Zeit. Und deswegen kann man da jetzt, über 30 Jahre später, nochmal aus ‘ner ganz anderen Perspektive draufgucken und das Ding in ein neues altes Kleid packen, ohne zu sehr einzugreifen, ohne irgendwas zu verändern, ohne mit den Erinnerungen und Gefühlen der Fans Schindluder zu treiben."
"Tapping The Vein", das in der Szene oft als "Sodoms Death-Metal-Scheibe" gehandelt wird, steht dabei wie kaum ein anderes für den frühen Thrash am Scheideweg.
Viele Bands begannen in den beginnenden Neunzigerjahren, ihre ursprünglichen Visionen zu verwerfen und sich teils komplett neu zu orientieren. Das Gegenteil bei Sodom: Man spielte, ergänzt mit der Wildheit des noch sehr jungen Gitarristen Andy, einfach nur noch schneller, härter, brutaler als vorher, blieb sich und dem Thrash aber treu. Und nicht anders war der Death Metal seinerzeit ja auch aus Superlativen des Thrash entstanden. "Tapping The Vein" ist zurück, rau und urgewaltig und auf Wunsch auch in Brutal Hifi.
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Erste Single „Hammergeddon“ online ab 16:30!
Mit „Hammergeddon 666 - Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ melden sich NOCTE OBDUCTA kraftvoll und fesselnd zurück. Diese neue EP zeigt einmal mehr die ungebrochene Kreativität und den experimentellen Geist der Band, die seit Jahrzehnten die deutsche Black Metal-Szene tiefgreifend prägt.
Ab heute (16:30) gibt es vorab die erste Single „Hammergeddon“ als sehenswertes Lyricvideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhaMBFZPSMA
Hier kann “Hammergeddon 666” – Die Katakomben betritt man nicht allein“ ab sofort in verschiedenen Formaten (CD, Vinyl, Tape, Digital) vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.com/artists/nocte-obducta/
Auf der ersten Seite der EP führen uns NOCTE OBDUCTA zurück zu ihren musikalischen Wurzeln, inspiriert von dem wegweisenden Album „Schwarzmetall (Ein primitives Zwischenspiel)“. Die neuen Titel „Hammergeddon“, „Schorm“, „Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit“ und „Faustphisto“ reflektieren die rohe Intensität und die ungezähmte Kraft, die die Band seit ihren Anfängen auszeichnet. Diese Tracks verkörpern die Essenz des frühen NOCTE OBDUCTA-Sounds, der über die Jahre hinweg gewachsen ist und durch die kreative Weiterentwicklung der Band eine neue Dimension erreicht hat.
Auf der zweiten Seite der EP erwartet die Hörer*innen mit „Auf wortlosen Fluren“ ein eindrucksvolles Meisterwerk, das als dritter Teil der Serie „Gemälde derer, die schieden“ eine ganz eigene Erzählung fortführt. Diese überlange Komposition ist weit mehr als nur ein musikalisches Stück; sie ist eine epische Klangreise, die die Zuhörer*innen tief in eine Welt aus atmosphärischer Dichte und eindringlicher Emotionalität eintauchen lässt. Mit einer bemerkenswerten Vielschichtigkeit entfaltet sich eine Klanglandschaft, die musikalisch über die Grenzen des Black Metal hinausgeht und lyrisch mit seinem auf Deutsch verfasstem Text einmalig ist.
„Hammergeddon 666“ ist ein weiteres Zeugnis für die Fähigkeit von NOCTE OBDUCTA, sowohl die Vergangenheit zu ehren als auch die Zukunft des Black Metal mitzugestalten. Diese EP ist ein Muss für jeden, der die tiefgründige Klangkunst von NOCTE OBDUCTA schätzt.
„Hammergeddon 666“ erscheint am 6. Dezember 2024 über Supreme Chaos Records.
TracklistA1. Hammergeddon
A2. Schorm
A3. Blut, Bier, Dunkelheit
A4. Faustphisto
B1. Auf wortlosen Fluren (Gemälde derer, die schieden – Teil III)
Spielzeit 19:17
Good To Know
Für Vinyl konzeptionierte EP mit Bonus-B-Seite.
Gemastert in der Tonbraurei, Aufnahme in den altbekannten Ultraton Studios.
Vorbote des 15ten Albums der Mainzer.
Musiker:
Marcel Gitarren, Gesang, Keyboards, Bass
Torsten Gesang
Stefan Gitarren, Gesang
Malte Schlagzeug
Heidig Bass
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Finnish Deathgrind band CANNIBAL ACCIDENT is set to release their fifth studio album 'DISGUST' on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first double single 'Scorched Meat Tactics - Explicit Everything' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched
Track list:1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama's Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman's Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics
Album cover by Maxime Taccardi
Kurwa Doktor comments:
"Our 5th album 'Disgust' is a brutal reality check in the form of a 20-song blast of adult oriented deathgrind. We moved further away from the gore & perversion fantasy themes and discovered the wonderful world of every-day morbid human behaviour. At the same time we enriched the old school death/grind groundwork with shameless hardcore elements and dissonant madness. If this is some form a rebirth of this band, it was probably painless and bloodless even though not very obvious nor premeditated. Feel the disgust and love it like a hideous animal you are."
Upcoming gigs:
14.11. Riga (Latvia)
15.11. Kaunas (Lithuania)
16.11. Liepāja (Latvia)
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)
Biography:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.
Line-up:
Kolkka - guitar
Wilkman - drums
Raisio - low
Kurwa Doktor - high
Jondom - bass & backing howls
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FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The band released two singles in support of the new album: “Sztuczne kwiaty” and “Wniwecz”.
Tracklist: 1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
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Pre-orders are online here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ordinul-negru-dodekatemoria
In anticipation of the new album ORDINUL NEGRU offer a new single taken off "Dodekatemoria" titled "The Decrepitude of Centuries", now online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUw5w7f1a7o
Here's what the band had to say about "The Decrepitude of Centuries": "The aim of the video, made by Alexandru Das, is to also present our visual concept accompanying the new album, and to introduce a little bit of another dimension, after the release of our video, “Zahir”. This time it is more about chaos and isolation."
The cover artwork for "Dodekatemoria" was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and by a first video for the track "Zahir" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug)
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
Tracklist:I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
VI. Palladian Rituals
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
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Track
Listing:1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Shadows Decay is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live
shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@shadowsdecay9548
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
Purchase/stream
the album at the following links:https://bindrunerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/only-the-stars-know-of-my-misfortune
https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/isleptonthemoon-only-the-stars-know-of-my-sorrow-lp-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
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https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Celebrating
the first chapter of the band with a very special live recording, blackened
death metal masters THULCANDRA are gearing up for the release of
their first-ever live album! "LIVE DEMISE" – to be
unleashed on December 6, 2024 via Napalm Records – was recorded live in 2011 at
a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't
performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of
Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) and
Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, "Fallen Angel’s Dominion", upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, "Under a Frozen Sun", "Live Demise" contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!
Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest studio album "Hail The Abyss", "Live Demise" could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release and retrospect of the first phase of the band will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and at THULCANDRA's upcoming live shows.
https://napalmrecords.com/
https://www.thetruethulcandra.com/
We are proud to announce our partnership with renown Sheet Happens Publishing, Toronto, Canada. As a first glimpse, we present you complete guitar & bass transcriptions of our debut album "Fallen Angel's Dominion", and second full length, "Under A Frozen Sun", as physical and digital tablature books.
All books come along with GuitarPro files and can be upgraded with official play-along tracks, featuring bass, drums and acoustic guitars only.
Dive into the complete guitar & bass transcriptions directly at Sheet Happens.
https://www.sheethappenspublishing.com/collections/thulcandra
Swiss
extreme metal titans TYRMFAR proudly unleash their blistering
second single, "SYMPHONY OF PAIN", taken from the
highly anticipated forthcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS."Symphony of Pain" delivers a visceral portrayal of inner torment, delving deep into a tortured soul’s battle with regret, deceit, and redemption. The track paints a powerful picture of a mind lost in turmoil, only to rise again, stronger and more resilient. With lyrics that explore the weight of personal accountability and the transformation that emerges from facing one's demons, Tyrmfar crafts a journey of anguish that ultimately offers hope—a triumphant message of rebirth from the ashes.
"Symphony of Pain" is a sonic onslaught that showcases Tyrmfar’s signature blend of ferocity and emotion. The band draws listeners into an epic struggle for redemption, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found.
The single is now available on all major digital platforms, offering a taste of what's to come in the band's upcoming release, Symbiosis
Listen to "Symphony of Pain": https://orcd.co/symphonyofpain
About the EP: Symbiosis
With Symbiosis, Tyrmfar pushes the boundaries of their sound, forging an evolution in their blackened death metal assault. The EP explores the uneasy relationship between humanity and nature, channeling the growing tension of ecological and social crises into a brutal yet thought-provoking musical experience.
Rooted in the Scandinavian black and death metal influences of the late '90s and early 2000s, Symbiosis also embraces modern elements that reflect the band's diverse musical inspirations. This creative process, enriched by each member’s distinct style, weaves together a tapestry of searing intensity and emotional depth. Every note is a testament to the band's commitment to authenticity and connection, ensuring that their live performances remain as powerful and captivating as their studio work.
Prepare for an unrelenting wave of extreme metal that challenges both the mind and the senses.
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"Birth of Terror" is not just an album; it’s an auditory and visual experience. The songs dive into myriad themes, from horror to real-life reflections, each track a journey into the band’s psyche. The cover art, conceptualized with the vision of a strong female protagonist, is a striking departure from the typical metal album imagery of zombies and monsters. Finnish artist Pauli Maronen was brought on board to bring this powerful character to life, embodying the band’s desire to break the mold and deliver something unique. The path to Birth of Terror has been anything but straightforward. What began with fifteen songs had to be entirely reimagined due to lineup changes. Recording the album proved to be a test of endurance, with suboptimal conditions for drums and vocals, leaving only the guitars and bass to be recorded in a proper studio setting. Despite these hurdles, METAL RIOT has emerged stronger, with an album that captures their essence and energy. In a metal scene often criticized for its repetitiveness and the overuse of downtuned guitars, METAL RIOT stands firm in their commitment to a classic heavy metal sound. Rejecting trends that compromise the genre’s heaviness, the band draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—other music, personal emotions, nature, and the unexpected moments that life offers.
Tracklist1. Dreams Die Young
2. Into the Fire
3. Eternal Speed Death
4. War
5. Echoes in Eternity
6. Now or Never
7. Those Who Come at Night
8. Pieces of the Past
Metal Riot, formed in Akaa, Finland, in 2015 and now based in Tampere, delivers raw and authentic heavy metal infused with traditional metal and punk influences. Founded by vocalist and former guitarist Joonas Myller and bassist Benjamin Sairamo, the band underwent several lineup changes before settling on their current members: Myller, Sairamo, guitarists Mika Takanen & Marcus Johansson, and drummer Joonas Kokko. Now with the plans to make a plethora of Songs not just speed or thrash metal in mind, the band has its pedal-to-the-metal on its way to the all-or-nothing. This lineup brought renewed focus and energy, culminating in the release of their debut album Birth of Terror in 2024, under Wormholedeath Records
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Deathcore band BOREAL GRAVE released a new single “IN DEVIL’S EMBRACE”. The track is taken from the forthcoming debut EP 'I AM YOUR BANE' which is set to be released on December 13th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Listen to “In Devil’s Embrace” on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-embrace
“In Devil’s Embrace” is the second single from Boreal Grave’s upcoming EP I Am Your Bane, which will be released on December 13, 2024. The song bings listeners to the edge of life and death, a place where light cannot reach and all hope is lost. The lyrics open the gates to despair, where the soul is imprisoned in darkness – relentlessly echoing the declaration “God has failed me,” like an incantation that grows stronger with every scream. This fate is like a prison, where death offers the only escape.
“In Devil’s Embrace” paints a dark picture of a soul’s struggle amidst divine betrayal and chains of darkness. It exudes pain and loss, revealing the final remnants of hope and a betrayed faith. Heavy riffs and chilling tones make the song an inevitable experience – the chorus lingers hauntingly, heavy and menacing.
The I Am Your Bane EP delves into life’s darkest aspects, such as the loss of a loved one, death, depression, bullying, despair, and betrayal. Each song plunges deep into the darkest recesses of the human mind, showing no mercy. “In Devil’s Embrace” offers a glimpse of what’s to come – deathcore that won’t let go, but instead pulls you into a dark world. I Am Your Bane will be released on December 13, so stay tuned and prepare yourself…
Watch a stunning music video "Mother Of Evil" made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/borealgraveofficial
Prepare
to plunge into a world of darkness and emotional intensity as DEATH
DESCENDING releases the lyric video for their latest track, "DEATH
DESCENDING." This powerful song is taken from the band’s
highly anticipated self-titled EP, set for release on November 22nd, 2024 via
Wormholedeath.The track delves into despair, mortality, and the human desire to escape suffering. "Death Descending" is a haunting melody that captures the raw emotion of a soul yearning for release.
Death Descending is a unique blend of blackened, death-metal, and slam death metal.
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New lyric video from KAIVS ("FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" out from "AFTER THE FLESH" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyK_jplSkM8
KAIVS was formed following death metal inspired by early 1990's Stockholm sound (Entombed, Nihilist, Dismember and Carnage).
With countless rehearsals, longtime songwriting and concerts, KAIVS was ready to release in 2023 "Horrend" a three tracks ep. It was forerunner of the upcoming debut album "After The Flesh" released worldwide in October 2024 for Brutal Records.
Both artworks will feature Spanish master Juanjo Castellano (Revel In Flesh, Avulsed, The Black Dahlia Murder) recorded at Kika Studios and produced by Andrea Kikazaru, in Rome
Prepare
for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records
proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
Hailing from the dark alleys of Italy, this death metal juggernaut first made
its mark with the 2023 debut EP "Horrend."In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise.
Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering
monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Death metal! No fucking bullshit!
Discography
Horrend (EP) (2023)
After The Flesh (Full Album) 2024
Line-Up
Max Foam - vocals
Tiziano Mortician - guitar
Jacopo Simonelli - bass
Leonardo Sastro - drums
https://kaivs.bandcamp.com/album/horrend
https://www.youtube.com/@kaivs
https://www.facebook.com/kaivsofficial
SHRIEKING DEMONS – “THE FESTERING DWELLERS”
For
fans of
- Autopsy, Abscess, Cianide, Druid Lord, Pungent
Stench, Death, Assumption, Dwelling BelowShrieking Demons play death metal in the classic style with emphasis on riffs, delivery, and feeling rather than just crazed speed and technicality. Even though influenced by legends such as Autopsy, Death, Possessed and others, it's ironically refreshing to listen to music played with such fervour and devotion which adds new life to it. It takes you back to the time when you first came across death metal music, especially the filthy kind, and went through a whole range of emotions and gesticulations. Shrieking Demons evoke similar feelings which is only possible because of the passion with which they've pieced this together, taking the best elements of what made those albums unforgettable and giving it their own treatment. The fact that the members have a fair bit of experience playing this kind of music only adds credibility, with them being in bands like Assumption and also other filthy bands in the past such as Haemophagus, Morbo, Undead Creep and Gravesite. Shrieking Demons is the culmination of their experience where this kind of death metal music goes, creating the best possible expression without making any compromises anywhere, and keeping it rich and nuanced enough to elevate it above all else.
Lineup
Gabri (Cancer Spreading, Gravesite) - Vocals
Giorgio (Assumption, Bottomless) - Lead and acoustic guitar
Valentina - Rhythm guitar
Nino - Bass
David (Assumption, Bottomless) - Drums
Cover art by Roberto Toderico Art (Asphyx, Paganizer)
Track listing
1. Devour My Wicked Soul
2. Abstract Hallucinating
3. Sorrowful Dismal Bliss
4. Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To
5. Perennial Dirge
6. Garden of the Headless Dead
7. Longing for Total Eclipse
8. Compromised Brain
9. Awakening From Secular Slumber
10. Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege
Release date - January 31st, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/shriekingdemons
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE – “EXEMPTING REALITY”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: January 17th 2025
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation | Cryptopsy | Internal Bleeding | Mortal Decay
There is movement beneath the soil, the earth shifting and resettling, sinking and splitting, as if the very foundations of the world are beginning to crumble. Down in the darkness, in the unseen kingdom of worms, an eye is burning brightly; sinews shaped by strange sorcery strain against their horrid confinement and bone fingers dig towards the light. Rotting teeth gnaw at roots and rubble that dare to impede the creature’s passage through this cold and suffocating birth canal. There are things in this world that simply will not die, no matter how deeply they are buried...
We often hear of ‘lost gems’ from the underground, forgotten albums that should have been hailed as great works, but somehow slipped down the cracks of public perception. In most cases these treasures prove to be so much fool’s gold and dust, wistful thinking and nostalgia…but sometimes, on rare occasions, something truly special claws its way up from the boneyard and into the night air. Something like Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Originally released back in 2001, Exempting Reality was the only album released by New York’s Cerebral Hemorrhage, but what an album it was! A piece of death metal mastery that blended brutality with imagination, haunting atmosphere with musical adventure, crushing heaviness with a breathtaking willingness to explore and push boundaries. Now, the label that understands death metal better than any other – Comatose Music – has broken open Exempting Reality’s tomb. Remastered by Colin Davis (Aborted, Defeated Sanity, Origin etc), with new cover art, Exempting Reality is an album reborn.
The passing years have done nothing to blunt the vicious edges of the songs that make up Exempting Reality, or to dull the creative spirit that infuses them. ‘Abusive Power’ is still shockingly good with its array of stunning riffs and wonderful drumming. ‘Remnants Of The Final Solution’ remains revelatory with its fluid melodic section and jazz inflections and the surging guitar patterns and imposing vocals of ‘Deranged Perception’ are as hypnotic and deadly as a cobra. If you missed this before then don’t make that mistake again – second chances don’t come along every day and nor do albums as special as Cerebral Hemorrhage’s Exempting Reality. Coming your way on Comatose Music on January 17th 2025.
Line-up:
Matt Szablewicz - Vocals
Matt Doreson - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Tommy - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cerebralhemorrhageband/
ANOMIC is a force to be
reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist Raafat
"Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the unrelenting
brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing and
addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August 2023,
Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He channeled a
multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP, "OPACITY".
This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like conformity, war,
insanity, and apocalypse.Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
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“It is a wrought, and evil love story about two centuries old creatures trying to find companionship but due to their strong evil spirit are unable to exist with another powerful figure by their side,” summarises M.
The
band has shared the closing chapter of this story, "Andromeda."
Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KxAxDWtWl4Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death tracklist:
1) Methuselah
2) Tribulation
3) Necropoles
4) Andromeda
With two full-lengths under their belts, and a tenth anniversary on the horizon, an EP somewhat disrupts the customary album cycle – signaling a deliberate shift driven by creative intent.
“Early in the writing process, the EP’s lyrical themes were, just like the music, created as one flowing and entwined story,” explains M. “This collection of songs was written at a certain time and expanded upon the more atmospheric side of the band. The songs are very much connected and the first time we see the release as a single piece if you will.”
It is this cohesive execution that gives Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death its exceptional sense of completeness. Golgothan Remains’ distinct brand of death metal is a relentless force, masterfully balancing blistering speeds, sinister black metal undertones, and crushing doom. The result is a suffocating, trance-inducing atmosphere of unyielding intensity.
Adding to the whole is a crushing production courtesy of Esoteric’s Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios) and artwork by Christian Kiesling of Misanthropic Art:
“The journey through time and space which is relayed in the EP’s four tracks has been beautifully expressed in Chris’ painting. The piece amazingly captures the story’s setting, landscapes and aura. It was a great collaboration, and we are extremely pleased with the result!”
Golgothan Remains is:
Matthieu Van den Brande - Vocals
Matt Hillman - Guitars
Adam Martin - Bass
Aled Powell - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GolgothanRemains
Experimental black metallers LICHO will release their third full-length album “CIUCIUBABKA” in a special edition cassette format via Devoted Art Propaganda on 19 December 2024. The tape will be limited to 100 copies and is available to pre-order now: https://d-a-p.org/
Listen to “Ciuciubabka”: https://youtu.be/GHKe5JZvwFo?si=0wPuP2BhF5R9zHXJ
https://licho.bandcamp.com/album/ciuciubabka
The album was originally released in 2022 via Pagan Records in CD and digital formats.
The word “ciuciubabka” translates to the children’s game “blind man’s buff” or “tag” in which one person has a cloth tied over their eyes and tries to catch the others. The album tells the story of what can be seen when blindfolded, the game of hiding and catching what has fallen from the sky. It is also about, as always, walking towards the light. On foot, on horseback, by car, by spirit.
Musically, Licho continues in black metal style as on previous albums, while also taking inspiration from other genres and quoting the poet Jarosław Marek Rymkiewicz. The “Ciuciubabka” album cover features a painting by Wilhelm Sasnal Polak.
The album was recorded at Nebula Studio, Czyściec Studio and Garderobie Czorta. Maciej Wasio (Myslovitz among others) is responsible for the mix, and Jaakko Viitalähde (Oranssi Pazuzu among others) for the mastering.
Licho was founded in 2011 in Sanok, Poland by Szturpak. The current line-up has been in operation since 2017 and consists of musicians also known from projects such as Koniec Pola, -S-, Wędrowcy~Tułacze~Zbiegi and Gruzja.
https://www.facebook.com/Lichoofficial
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Brescia, Italy's rising black metal force, ĀRDEAT. The band's highly anticipated debut album, "APOTHEOSIS," is set to be unleashed upon the world on December 20th, 2024.
Tracklist
1. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
2. Hyperion
3. Ignis Fatum
4. Nell'Ora dell'Epilogo
5. Hekate
6. Apotheosis
7. Et in Arcadia Ego
8. Atlantide (Bonus Track)
Founded in Brescia in 2021, Ārdeat emerged from the collaboration of Enrico Pinelli, Julian Polonioli, Riccardo Cremaschini, and Andrea Salvagni, who reunited after years of involvement in various musical ventures. The band’s first single—a compelling cover of Franco Battiato’s “Atlantide”—led to the addition of guitarist Cristian della Noce and the creation of their debut EP, Exitivm. This EP, featuring a monumental 20-minute track split into two acts, established Ārdeat as a formidable force in the black metal scene.
Ārdeat didn't stop there. In 2022, they paid homage to the legendary Bathory by contributing a cover of "Home of Once Brave" to a tribute compilation championed by Antichrist Magazine. They then took their music to the stage, sharing bills with Italian metal royalty like Mortuary Drape, Opera IX, Darkend, and Black Oath.
Ārdeat's sound is a potent blend of atmospheric black metal, the tight riffing of early death metal, and the melodic hooks of the NWOBHM. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dissection, Mgla, and Spite Extreme Wing, they forge a sound that is both fiercely aggressive and hauntingly beautiful.
Apotheosis: A Descent into the Mythic
"Apotheosis" is a concept album that delves into the fleeting nature of humanity against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces. Drawing inspiration from the myths and tragedies of the Archaic and Classical Greek eras, the album explores themes of man's struggle for power, knowledge, and ultimately, his place in the universe. Through tales of gods and war, Ārdeat paints a vivid picture of humanity's desperate attempts to transcend its limitations, a quest that often leads to devastating consequences.
www.youtube.com/@ardeatofficial
www.facebook.com/Ardeatbandofficial
Emerging
from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, BODYBUILDER is the
singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair
and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals,
and pulverizing drum programming."THERE'S NO THERE, THERE" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Brace
yourself for absolute annihilation! Brutal Records has unleashed the apocalypse
by signing Italy's masters of sonic destruction, RISE OF TYRANTS.
Their highly anticipated album, THE CHRONICLES OF CARDINAL PABLO MENDOZA,
is poised to detonate on February 28, 2025.But the devastation doesn’t stop there! The Abnormality in Structure album will roar back with a full remaster, unleashing sheer chaos on February 7, 2025. Plus, prepare for the brutal resurgence of Trauma, hitting with a completely remastered fury on January 10, 2025, shattering all limits of brutality. This is raw, unrestrained death metal terror: merciless, bone-crushing, and utterly unstoppable. Get ready for total obliteration!
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
French Evocative Black Metallers BERLIAL are proud to unveil the cover artwork of the new album "NOURISHING THE DISASTER TO COME" realized by the talented artist Jeff Grimal.
The French duo explains this choice: "The artwork depicts Charon
sailing through the waste piles of the 6th continent. Sorrowful souls,
reminiscent of the migrants dying in the sea as they try to survive, are
drowning there. We also distinguish a satellite like those already invading space.The choice of Jeff Grimal was imposed by his way of working and his technique, a raw art, a suggestive figuration which tends towards the abstract. In addition, the artist's favorite themes (Lovecraft's universe, nature and the abstract) are adapted to what the group wanted to represent."
We also present the tracklist of the album with its six chapters: 1. The Last Dance - 2. Nouveau Monde - 3. We Deserve To Fall Again - 4. Ivresse De La Finitude - 5. Nourishing The Disaster To Come - 6. Le Néant Pour Éternité
With BERLIAL's new album "Nourishing The Disaster To Come", you enter into a polymorphic and iconoclastic Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements which brings them alongside bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
Its atmospheres, the samples, the spoken speeches, the music built like a wall of sound, make everything extreme, oppressive and delirious but at the same time with a truly unique oniric dimension.
"Nourishing The Disaster To Come" will be released on February 7th, 2025 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD, LP (black and splatter blue vinyls) and digital.
You can PRE-ORDER here: https://shorturl.at/84xCN
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
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Among These Ashes will release Embers of Elysium December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
In discussing the new level reached on Embers of Elysium, guitarist Richard Clark states that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau (Lady Luna and the Devil).
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.
This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
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CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT'S HEAD"Release date : November 29th 2024
Genre
: Death
Thrash N' RollOrigin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
Woe
J. Reaper’s FURZE strikes back with a new single “BEAUTIFUL
LIVING ON THE LEFT HAND PATH OF DEATH”, ahead of the release of the new
album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". This
will be the second album released this year from the renowned black psych act
and the ninth full-length addition to the FURZE discography. "Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
The album will be out on 15 November 2024 and is available for pre-order now: http://order.d-a-p.org/ & https://furze.bandcamp.com/
In October, FURZE released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of their sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUk
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said: “We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
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The second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
- "THE HEART OF A
COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the relationship between the micro
and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are being experienced by fierce
natural forces to depict the intensity through which one goes on the spiritual
path.Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH, the vibrant new EP from international Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, is out now on Shattered Earth Records!
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI. Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
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Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Fully explore “Beastiary” here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8t9UwcrJg
, courtesy of Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. Order infos can be found here https://evertosignum.bandcamp.com/album/beastiary at Everto Signum's Bandcamp page.
Tracklist1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
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In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a melodic death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece, Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van Delft and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band's first incarnation. The group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023. Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of 'dread' and 'mask,' embodies the essence of fear and concealment.
While 'dread' signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, 'mask' alludes to the veils we arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of societal norms, we encounter our 'Prime Dread'—our deepest fears.
Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.
Meet
Dreadmask:Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)
Tracklist
Reign Of Fear
2. Jester's Grin
3. The Light
4. Reflections
5. Ember
6. Resilient Shadows.
www.youtube.com/@Dreadmask
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Label: Dusktone RecordsRelease Date: November 29th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Shining | Naglfar | Grá | Odraza
In the long hours of night when the daylight will not come, when the ghosts of the past and the devils of the present toy with your sanity and dissect your sense of self and self respect…when the first razor cut, made with trembling hand, sends a shocking stream of crimson crawling sluggishly across the sickly pale white of your sun-starved skin…when there is no comfort to be found and you are lost in a shadowed labyrinth of torment and grief, sinking in a morass of blood and tears…on a night like this there is no salvation in the bottle or the needle. There is no god in heaven and no fallen angel in hell. There is only the emptiness that cannot be filled and the unbearable loneliness that gnaws at your soul. And the unshakeable certainty that there is no way out.
Following on from last year’s bleak and disconsolate Wounds single, Finland’s purveyors of ‘Anti-Life Black Metal Misery’, Grave With A View, have returned with their most powerful and harrowing release to date – Raw Illumination. A full length album steeped in isolation, violence, self destruction and death, Raw Illumination is not an album for the faint of heart or the fragile of spirit. Exploding into life with a sound like shattering ice, opening track and single ‘Cold Flesh Peregrination’ is an unforgiving, harsh and decidedly unwelcoming introduction to this album of breathtaking wickedness. The acid whip of ‘The Lash’ follows – flaying the skin with its relentless, sadistic blows and exposing every insecurity and fear, humiliation and shame; it’s a maelstrom of emotions and overwhelming darkness. And there is no let up, no chink of light in the darkness as we are exposed to the seething aggression of ‘To The Beat Of Broken Bones’ and the funeral procession of ‘Loathe’ which carries us to the crumbling lip of our waiting grave. Rife with driving riffs and punishing rhythms, ripped apart by tortured vocal exhortations and wreathed in an atmosphere of agony, Raw Illumination is black metal from the deepest pits of absolute despondency, right to the last glass shard notes of ‘These Meaningless Gestures’ which leaves you with the taste of ashes and loss in your mouth, the sheer disappointment of tarnished dreams and the ultimate understanding of the futility of life.
Recorded and mixed by O.H.R and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dopelord, Christ Agony etc), Raw Illumination is the sonic distillation of caustic chaos and grim, unmitigated despair – every malicious note cutting straight to the bone – and its aura of desperate degradation has been perfectly captured in the cover imagery; the artwork and layout by Danny The Destroyer, utilising powerful, unsettling images of model Anna Iivana Julma, captured by the band. When it crawls from the crypts of label Dusktone on November 29th, Raw Illumination will hunt down the broken and the flawed, the outcasts and the lepers and swallow them into its maw of ice and pain.
Line-up:
J.O - Guitar/Vocals
O.H.R - Guitars/Bass/Noise
Drums on Raw Illumination by M.K.
Additional vocals on Raw Illumination by A.L. and T.N.
https://www.dusktone.it/
https://www.facebook.com/gravewithaview
Shalom and good evening, it took much longer than I was hoping for but “FEED THE BEAST” ISSUE 5 is finally out since today, the first of November 2024 - yes, I missed Halloween, maybe next year. And “yes”, for the second time, there will be at least one more issue!
But for the moment back to issue 5:
Within 64 A4-pages, printed in black & white on recycled paper (still no glossy for the wicked) you could discover interviews with:
Spiritus Mortis (Epic Doom Metal)
Feaces Christ (Proto-Death-Metal-Punks)
Polterwytch (Low-Fi Blackend Punk? Orgel´n´Roll? Love it or hate it music!)
Strychnos (Death Metal)
Moonless (Atmospheric Black Metal)
Guyod (Blackend Death Metal)
You might also have heard the news that a lot of equipment (incl. guitars, all pedalboards and even merch) of Minenfeld & Prehistoric War Cult got stolen two weeks ago? Total damage for both bands is around 10.000€ And as Minenfeld was part of issue 2 and I wanted to talk with Prehistoric War Cult in issue 6, I made the decision that with every sold copy of the latest issue 1€ goes to the band.
The price for issue 5 is 5€ (4€ for the zine and 1€ for the band) plus postage (Germany: 1,60€, World: 3,70€).
Regards Ipp
frombeyondipp@gmx.de
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video.
“Behind My Semblance” was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
Highlights for Splendidula
3 full length albums released by international labels and received very well by press & audience:
Splendidula (2013, independent – 2021/2023 reissue, Argonauta Records)
Post Mortem (2018, Inverse Records - 2019 reissue, Dust & Bones Records)
Somnus (2021, Argonauta Records/Ruidoteka Records – 2022/2024 reissue, Argonauta Records)
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
https://www.facebook.com/Splendidula
Label: Wulfhere ProductionsRelease Date: October 18th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ancient | Burzum | Nefarious | Hecate Enthroned
The judgement of the stars that stare down from the night sky means nothing to me. I will outlive their flickering ghost light. I will still be walking my endless path when they have burnt out into darkness. I will be here when the legends that gave names to their constellations have been forgotten. Yet my bones become fragile, like dry twigs that crack underfoot. My once imperious strength deserts me and my lustreless skin fades, hanging from my enfeebled frame. My beauty is shed with my fracturing sanity, crumbling over freezing aeons of solitude. I will retreat into my memories of glorious, blood-drenched centuries of lust and power, when we fell from the skies like avenging angels, wolves upon the fold, drunk on the terror of the lambs…
Parusight is the solo project of Bristol black metal musician Oliver Groves; noted as the guitarist of Blasfeme, who unleashed the visceral warfare of the Black Legion album earlier this year. But the darkness speaks to Groves in many voices and with Parusight he explores a very different shade of black. The opening track of debut album Deathly Pale, ‘A Clash Of Stars’, is a summoning of atmosphere, a gateway to the shadow realms of Parusight, a place where spirit freezing cold and desolate beauty entwine, where bestial vocals howl through blinding storms of ice and keyboards weave tapestries of dark romance. From the tempestuous seas of blood and raging chaos of ‘Lost In A Shadow’ to the wounded, malicious devil that is ‘Malignant’ – a song of decay held together by bitterness and spite – Deathly Pale reveals itself to be an epic, emotive creation of rampant riffs and cascading melodies, a tale of many chapters. At the ever-bleeding heart of the album lies its greatest work, where all its poisons coalesce, ‘Love’. Here, reflections on past sins are shrouded in funereal drapes of melancholy, dying passions feed ancient agonies and words are torn from throats in violent expulsions of utter savagery. Deathly Pale is an intensely personal outpouring of emotion, yet one rooted in revered musical traditions and universal truths.
Released by the bastion of British black metal that is Wulfhere Productions on October 18th, Deathly Pale is a remarkable debut album from a burgeoning talent. Oliver Groves – Parusight – has a huge amount to offer to devoted disciples of the darkest musical art and Deathly Pale is the perfect first step into his kingdom of endless night.
Line-up:
Oliver Groves - All music and vocals
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Listen to the new track here:https://youtu.be/CbJdUDSTomc
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Vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom said: “The creation of this piece was accompanied by the long and deep contemplation of the Art tarot card. It is actually a piece about art and the work of creation. It begins with an invocation, a summoning of inspiration, the element of creative fire. Through the deities of war and revenge, the expansive force of destruction in the cycle of creation is unleashed. This is where the vision of a new world and a new self is born. It is a flowering of inspiration and creative freedom.”
“The cycle of destruction and creation anew here expresses artistic rebellion, art outside the patterns, individual, changing the rules of its own game, reconstruction of style and searching for inspiration beyond just oneself. It is an inspiration that goes beyond the ego. Revealing art in all its glory and retreating to forge its next chapters in silence again. The fruits of art here mean not only artistic creation, but also life choices, which are also art.”
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/
"Happy Ox is our vision of double guitar harmony in concert with
tight rhythm and solid rumbling drums and bass. Growl and edge-of-breakup
vocals act as extra spice. Composing and recording the song was a fun
experience, happening almost on its own. Happy Ox has been a work in progress
from 2020 and it’s nice to finally release it. The song, being a bit in major
key, gives a contrast to our more dark and melancholy songs." says Olli
Kuure (composer, lead guitar)"The name “Happy Ox” comes from a suburban pub in our hometown, but soon got a life of its own much like many of our songs. The final lyrics are a mixture of anti-war and veganism — cannon and cow fodder. Frostbite Terror songs often turn both serious and comical subjects towards dark humor, in this case into blood sausage. The melodic and groovy background is perfect for howling like a bull, and I hope that joy is felt by the listener too." Continues Otso Turunen (lyrics, vocals, bass)
Biography:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, trashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs. Never turning down the chance to drin-, I mean gig, the band has toured backyard BBQ parties, Metallihelvetti summer party, Tampere community center and everything in between.
Line-up:
Olli Kuure / lead guitar
Otso Turunen / bass, vocals
Jerry Airikka / guitar, backing vocals
Kristo Rautavuori / drums
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
Hailing from Itä-Rantakylä and founded in 2010, SÖLID WAZTE releases new material after a long break. The single called EVEN GODS FALL is a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who died in 2015.
Watch Even Gods Fall Music Video: https://youtu.be/r1rvBqnO690
Arg: – I wrote the song a couple of weeks after Lemmy passed away because I felt I had to pay homage to this man, whose life and deeds have had such an impact not only on our music but on a whole genre.
The song is also a hat tip to the original lineup of Motörhead. A keen ear can even find small nuances typical to ”Fast” Eddie Clarke and Phil ”Philthy Animal” Taylor.
Arg: – Originally we were going to release this song already in 2017, but then life got in the way. Now, after burnouts and other health problems, several rounds of covid and all that kind of shit, this masterpiece will finally be out. And it is only 2024!
Like the debut album, this song is mixed and mastered by Pekka Kupiainen, who is better known as the mixing engineer working with Michael Monroe.
Listen the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/solid-wazte-gods
Biography:Solid Waste (Sölid Wazte since 2024) was formed in 2010 when drummer Kire had waited long enough for his old friends Arg and Jukka to move to Helsinki. With similar musical backgrounds and over a several pints of white russians band soon started to work with material written earlier by Arg. With another friend Juha on bass first demos were recorded. Solid Waste's current line-up was complete when Arska joined on bass guitar. Solid Waste's musical goal was clear from day one: straightforward no-nonsense rock'n'roll with sing-a-long choruses. And this is what you get when you put Motörhead, Misfits, Ramones and Social Distortion in a blender. Solid Waste's self-titled debut album was released in May 2016. To keep the raw live-like feeling, the basic tracks were recorded live with vocals and some other krumelurer added later. In 2017 the band entered the studio hoping for a new release, and now in 2024 we will be able to enjoy the new material.
No panik no titanik.
Line-up:
Arg Kinnunen: vocals & guitar
Jukka Silvennoinen: guitar & vocals
Ari Lampinen: bass & vocals
Kire Karppanen: drums & vocals
https://www.facebook.com/solidwasteband
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions is set to release the new full-length album from Sweden's Death Metal/Grindcore necroholics GHOULHOUSE. FRESH OUT OF FLESH is up now for pre-order and will be released December 6th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Ghoulhouse returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the horrific new album Fresh Out Of Flesh! Sweden's own Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Revolting, etc.) and Håkan Stuvemark (Wombbath) are back with a deadly vengeance, as Ghoulhouse unleash more old school rotten, crusty Grindcore/Death Metal.
Fresh Out Of Flesh is the long-awaited follow-up to the debut album Rigor Mortis Intermezzo, spewing forth 12 anthems of ghastly terror and torment... for true necroholics only! For fans of Autopsy, Boneyard, Coffins, Dismember, Exhumed, Impetigo, Haemorrhage, Gruesome Stuff Relish, Impetigo and Repulsion
Listen to the single "Graveyard Drive Thru" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-lPuKtxAA
Tracklisting:1. Fresh Out Of Flesh
2. The Morgue Scourge
3. You Could Do Worse (Than Riding In My Hearse)
4. Bizarre Impalement
5. Turned Inside Out
6. A Date With The Undead
7. Chainsaw Chili
8. Rancid Meat Addiction
9. Graveyard Drive-Thru
10. It Came From The Sewer
11. Cellar Feeder
12. Severed Head With Legs
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Originally released as a limited-edition cassette earlier this year, Alte Seelen is now offering these seven black metal rituals on CD. Order and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woods
Tracklist:1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.alteseelen.com/
Get
ready for a Halloween treat that bites back! WEAPON OF PRIDE is
unleashing their second single, "AXEMAN," today.
Inspired by the notorious Axeman of New Orleans, who instilled fear in the
Crescent City in the early 20th century, this track will take you deep into the
mind of a chaotic force that thrives on fear.Don’t miss the chance to experience this 'ax-cellent' track today
Stream the single: https://orcd.co/axeman
"Axeman" is the second single from the band's upcoming album, Beneath the Surface, which is due for release on December 13th, 2024.
So, as you're carving pumpkins or getting your Halloween on, crank up "Axeman": it’s heavy, it’s haunting, and it’s here to stay.
Weapon of Pride, a power trio from Phoenix, Arizona, has captivated audiences with their heavy riffs, thrashy tempos, and old-school vibe. Their discography includes the debut EP Retribution (2021) and the full-length album Taking Over (2023). Now, they’re gearing up to release their second album with WORMHOLEDEATH Records later this year.
Inspired by Stoner and Thrash Metal giants, Weapon of Pride blends Heavy, Thrash, Progressive, and Stoner Metal. The band features brothers Ryan Arnold (bass/vocals) and Logan Arnold (guitar), with Adam Duplack on drums.
www.facebook.com/weaponofpride
www.youtube.com/@WeaponOfPrideVEVO
The debut album from epic metal band MYTHBEGOTTEN is now streaming and available for purchase! On their first outing, MYTHBGOTTEN promises to regale listeners with an aural tome filled with stories of legend, myth, and the macabre, collectively titled Tales from the UNSEELIE COURT.
Stream and order the album at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-unseelie-court
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
NEWS 31.10.2024
Helsinki-based
doom metal band DENIGRATE has released the final single
from their upcoming fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS
UNKNOWN to be released on November 29th 2024 via Inverse
Records. The title of the single Sesame and Lilies is a quotation
from John Ruskin (1819-1900) and the song narrates and shakes in the
spirit of Pre-Raphaelitism. The versatile soundscape that is both extremely
heavy and fragile. Like a demolition ball with extremely thin glass surface or
a sonata layered with death metal.
Denigrate's
singer Galzi tells about the song:
"Sesame and Lilies is a story of an artists suffering from the lack of spirituality. He blames everyone but himself of that situation. He blame his muse, quills, the ceiling, the walls, his premises. It's a lament that is easy for all of us to identify with. But it's always much harder to face your deficiencies and lift yourself up from that swamp. There is only the way up and the way down. Staying still isn't an option. What is your choice?"
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-sesameandlilies
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist
01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
denigratemail@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Accompanying the release is the brand-new video for the lead single, “BETTING ON THE END”. This incendiary track juxtaposes the idea that “politicians are ‘gambling with our lives’” against the concept that everyday people are doing it for them. "It's a spiral about the devaluation of human life in the modern age. It feels like we're all just chips to be wagered, but at its core, we'd be wagering our own lives regardless. So can you blame an entity for essentially mocking your own behavior? It works both ways and on every level; be it an individual or an overpowered government. The house wins in the end."
Stream the new EP here: https://enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the visualizer for "Betting on the End" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otsHKlV33A
The Book of Life" by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans biblical narratives from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart,
and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.
www.youtube.com/@EXODUSRISINGOFFICIAL
www.facebook.com/groups/1032855907857719
Belgian black metal band KrvL (pronounced as Kravaal) have unveiled the second music video supporting their latest album “DONKERE PADEN”. The band’s second full-length album was released via These Hands Melt earlier this month.
Watch “De Koning van Stilte”: https://youtu.be/X9btwS44TRo?si=_Au38DLcNtyuJbSW
Stream the track via all digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/CBcMJIGrrzlO
Order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Stream the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
“Following the release of our first single and video clip, “Zielenrust,” we felt the need to create another compelling visual experience to accompany our music,” said the band.
“In this new video, we have once again embarked on an artistic journey, crafting a visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the dark, immersive soundscapes of our music. The production of “De Koning Van Stilte” was a meticulous process, involving detailed planning and creative experimentation. We took on multiple roles, from directing and filming to editing and post-production, ensuring that every frame resonated with the song’s profound themes.”
“The video was shot in an evocative location, chosen for its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the narrative. Natural landscapes, abandoned structures, and dimly lit interiors were used to create a sense of isolation and introspection. The use of colour grading and special effects was carefully calibrated to reflect the emotional depth of the music, blending seamlessly with the haunting melodies and intense rhythms.”
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” brings even more darkness and despair, divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest.
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheseHandsMeltOfficial
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Style: Death/Thrash
Time: 8 songs, 38 minutes
Release date: 1.11. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJB4a7nPqM
SCENERY was a Czech death/thrash band that existed between 1994-2014 and left a cult legacy on the Czech scene. Their music is based on the legacy of DEATH and technical death metal in general.
In the first two months of 2002 SCENERY recorded their second album “Philosophy Of Ages…”, the re-release of which is driven by the same idea as in the case of debut “The Drowning Shadow Of Mankind” (1998). Originally, both recordings were self-released by the band only as burned CDrs. There were reasons for this, related also to the lack of interest of the labels at the time, given the technical difficulty of SCENERY’s music, which appeared frustrating from the band’s point of view, but that’s just the way it was… And the rest is history.
Re-edition of SCENERY's second album from 2002 will be released on November 1st for the first time on pressed CD. Original sound, but modified frontcover, new booklet.
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Genre: Speed / Thrash Metal
FFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 14.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/VIOLENTOR666
Get
ready to charge into battle with Aussie thrash metal warriors DECIMATOR
as they proudly unveil the lyric video for “LEGIONS,” a
thunderous track from their explosive album, 'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE
GONE, available now via Wormholedeath.
In “Legions,” Decimator takes you on an epic journey through the storied realms of warfare, paying tribute to the fierce spirit of the Roman Empire. This anthem captures the relentless march of soldiers who live and die for glory, infusing powerful lyrics with anthemic choruses that echo the bravery and sacrifice of warriors in their fight for honor.
"Til The Enemies Are Gone" was recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW. The album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, " Til The Enemies Are Gone" is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/tteag
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
SATAN'S
SIGH
is a band that emerged in the year 2023, germinating in the filthy decadence of
the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the most putrefied bowels of Brazil...
SATAN'S SIGH is deformed by a blasphemous trio where Black Sin and Damnation intend to mutilate us incessantly with their riffs and guitar solos while hatefully vomiting the infamous proclamations of chaos and destruction. Vitor Giovanni is an integral part of the sound massacre where he intends to slowly dismember us with his devastating bass. Sürtür Impurus usurps the drums in a demolishing way that manages to polish the most grotesque side of the sound from SATAN'S SIGH...
Still in 2023 SATAN'S SIGH presents its first demo tape entitled “DEMO l” and where two sonic profanations were stripped with the intention of presenting with the infamous purpose of spreading misfortune on earth, the eternal hatred for humanity and the harsh rawness of rotten South American Metal through the four corners of this cursed and nauseating underworld...
After the preview of the cover and the music that revealed the damned abominations that are emerging from the morbid underworld of SATAN'S SIGH, they will now be complemented with the disclosure of the alliance that is being established to carry out the release of this album that has its own identity exposed in the official video clip presented now to unveil a little more of the cadaveric essences that are being slowly decomposed in the putrid progress of this album that overflows with the putrid odors of imminent death...
An alliance of inhuman torments is being forged in the depths of the catacombs of hell, where we are proud to present the debut album of SATAN'S SIGH, which will be released in CD and Cassette formats under this alliance of devout demons of darkness and who have united to spread the cursed plagues of hell through this auditory impalement and from which no one will emerge unharmed...
For fans of : Impaled Nazarene, Merciless, Vulcano, Sepultura (old), Sarcofago, Mystifier, Headhunter Dc, Mortem, Grave Desecrator, Poisonous among other evil entities that influence in a very explicit way the putrid Death Metal moldy with sulfur and that SATAN'S SIGH presents to us with coldness...
PRIMITIVE DEATH METAL OLD SCHOOL...
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CASSETTE
European edition in CASSETTE limited to 100 copies, will co-released by Murder Records | Auditive Cut Records | Subterrâneo Maldito Records.
IMPALED SIDE:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
NAZARENO SIDE:
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CD
Brazilian edition in CD limited to 300 copies, will be co-released by Misanthropic Records | Mundo Bzzarro Distro | Blasmorfose Productions | Blizzard Records | Tormenta Distro. | Capa Preta Records | Ihells Productions | Vela Preta Productions.
Mexican edition in CD limited to 500 copies, will be released by Vomit Records.
HELLISH IMPALEMENTS:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
Impaled Nazareno was recorded, mixed and mastered between March and September 2024.
Drums and vocals recorded at HCS Studio, RJ.
Guitars and vocals recorded at Vela Preta Studio, RJ.
Basses recorded at Vitor's Home Studio, PB.
Production, mixing and mastering by Black Sin and Damnation.
Cover by Tatiana T.Bellini.
Internal designers Thiago Caronte and Elson Bueno.
Photos by Satan's sigh.
Final layout for the Cassette verion made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional viodeo clips and flyers by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
SATAN'S SIGH are:
Black Sin and Damnation [Vocals & Guitars]
Vitor Giovanni [Bass]
Sürtür Impurus [Drums]
THIS ARE THE HELLISH ALLIANCE WITH A LEGION OF DEMONS WHO HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SUPPORT SATAN'S SIGH IN THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM...
https://www.youtube.com/@SATANSSIGH
satanssigh@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/satanssig
"I Love the Dark" delves into darkness as a refuge of comfort and tranquility, escaping pain, fear, and societal pressures. The serene, night-time setting offers solace and a sense of true self, free from the alienating outside world. This introspective journey is enhanced by Time Consumed's signature doom-death metal sound, which deepens the song’s atmospheric and emotional impact.
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Dutch
blackened death metal juggernaut MISANTHROPIA is back with
their new lyric video for "PROSPERITY BY COCAÏNE," a
sinister glimpse into their album, "ENVY THE DEAD,"
out via Wormholedeath.
The video pulls viewers into a bleak Victorian world, where the horrors of exploitation, violence, and addiction taint wealth and progress.
Misanthropia paints a vivid picture of moral decay. Through dark, evocative lyrics, the song unveils the grim realities of the Victorian era, capturing a twisted fantasy driven by cocaine-fueled corruption.
Stream the full album "Envy The Dead" here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
NOIRSUAIRE
– „ BLACK FLAME OF UNHOLY TRADITION”
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" , a new EP that was written and recorded during the summer of 2024 and must be considered a prelude to the first NOIRSUAIRE album.
Songs "Submit To Pestilence" and "Thoses Once Revered" were recorded separately and originally released as "Revered Pestilence Sessions".
"Submit To Pestilence" is the first song written by NOIRSUAIRE.
N - guitars, bass, vocals
Agravh - drums
Drums entirely recorded by Agravh in a rehearsal room.
Guitars, bass, and vocals entirely recorded by N in the small and wooden attic of his house lost in the beauty and the darkness of the Pyrenean mountains.
CD Version Released by Khaoszophy Productions.
Cassette Released By Rabauw Productions.
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" is dedicated to the memory of P.K from ABIGOR and hails the ones keeping it burning bright.
https://khaoszophy.com/
https://www.rabauw.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/noirsuaire
The
second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
. "THE HEART OF A COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the
relationship between the micro and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are
being experienced by fierce natural forces to depict the intensity through
which one goes on the spiritual path.
Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
NEWS 26.10.2024"Sesame and Lilies is a story of an artists suffering from the lack of spirituality. He blames everyone but himself of that situation. He blame his muse, quills, the ceiling, the walls, his premises. It's a lament that is easy for all of us to identify with. But it's always much harder to face your deficiencies and lift yourself up from that swamp. There is only the way up and the way down. Staying still isn't an option. What is your choice?"
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-sesameandlilies
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
denigratemail@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Accompanying the release is the brand-new video for the lead single, “BETTING ON THE END”. This incendiary track juxtaposes the idea that “politicians are ‘gambling with our lives’” against the concept that everyday people are doing it for them. "It's a spiral about the devaluation of human life in the modern age. It feels like we're all just chips to be wagered, but at its core, we'd be wagering our own lives regardless. So can you blame an entity for essentially mocking your own behavior? It works both ways and on every level; be it an individual or an overpowered government. The house wins in the end."
Stream the new EP here: https://enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the visualizer for "Betting on the End" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otsHKlV33A
The Book of Life" by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans biblical narratives from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart,
and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.
www.youtube.com/@EXODUSRISINGOFFICIAL
www.facebook.com/groups/1032855907857719
Belgian black metal band KrvL (pronounced as Kravaal) have unveiled the second music video supporting their latest album “DONKERE PADEN”. The band’s second full-length album was released via These Hands Melt earlier this month.
Watch “De Koning van Stilte”: https://youtu.be/X9btwS44TRo?si=_Au38DLcNtyuJbSWStream the track via all digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/CBcMJIGrrzlO
Order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Stream the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
“Following the release of our first single and video clip, “Zielenrust,” we felt the need to create another compelling visual experience to accompany our music,” said the band.
“In this new video, we have once again embarked on an artistic journey, crafting a visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the dark, immersive soundscapes of our music. The production of “De Koning Van Stilte” was a meticulous process, involving detailed planning and creative experimentation. We took on multiple roles, from directing and filming to editing and post-production, ensuring that every frame resonated with the song’s profound themes.”
“The video was shot in an evocative location, chosen for its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the narrative. Natural landscapes, abandoned structures, and dimly lit interiors were used to create a sense of isolation and introspection. The use of colour grading and special effects was carefully calibrated to reflect the emotional depth of the music, blending seamlessly with the haunting melodies and intense rhythms.”
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” brings even more darkness and despair, divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest.
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheseHandsMeltOfficial
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Style: Death/Thrash Time: 8 songs, 38 minutes
Release date: 1.11. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJB4a7nPqM
SCENERY was a Czech death/thrash band that existed between 1994-2014 and left a cult legacy on the Czech scene. Their music is based on the legacy of DEATH and technical death metal in general.
In the first two months of 2002 SCENERY recorded their second album “Philosophy Of Ages…”, the re-release of which is driven by the same idea as in the case of debut “The Drowning Shadow Of Mankind” (1998). Originally, both recordings were self-released by the band only as burned CDrs. There were reasons for this, related also to the lack of interest of the labels at the time, given the technical difficulty of SCENERY’s music, which appeared frustrating from the band’s point of view, but that’s just the way it was… And the rest is history.
Re-edition of SCENERY's second album from 2002 will be released on November 1st for the first time on pressed CD. Original sound, but modified frontcover, new booklet.
www.paratshop.cz
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Genre: Speed / Thrash MetalFFO: Venom, Motörhead, Bulldozer, Gehennah und Oldschool-Punkrock.
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 14.12.2024
The Return of the Assassins! Folter Records präsentiert stolz: "Burn in Metal", das neue Werk der Italiener VIOLENTOR, die hiermit ihre »20 Years in Metal« zelebrieren.
VIOLENTOR ist ein rohes Power-Trio in der Tradition von Motörhead und Venom – nur schneller und dreckiger! Ein rauer Mix der Einflüsse von Bandchef Alessio aka Dog und seinen Mitstreitern: Punk, Thrash, Speed und Wahnsinn – ein wüster, kompromissloser Sound, der eine obskure Atmosphäre erzeugt und in klaustrophobische Alpträume abdriftet. Oder, um es mit Dogs eigenen Worten zu sagen: "We are 100% Metal. No compromises, no prisoners. We are the most hated Italian band. We become wild animals live – an intense and extreme massacre for your ears. We kill posers, spit on the cross, piss on your graves!"
VIOLENTOR are:
Alessio Medici – Gitarre & Vocals
Michał Golbik – Drums
Roy Noizer Elguera – Bass
All songs written and arranged by Violentor. Recorded in hell. Mix & master by Ronnie Ripper – Naked Man Productions.
Discography:
Violentor (2011)
Rot (2012)
Maniacs (2015)
Putrid Stench (2019)
Manifesto di Odio (2022)
Burn in Metal (2024)
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/VIOLENTOR666
Get
ready to charge into battle with Aussie thrash metal warriors DECIMATOR
as they proudly unveil the lyric video for “LEGIONS,” a
thunderous track from their explosive album, 'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE
GONE, available now via Wormholedeath.In “Legions,” Decimator takes you on an epic journey through the storied realms of warfare, paying tribute to the fierce spirit of the Roman Empire. This anthem captures the relentless march of soldiers who live and die for glory, infusing powerful lyrics with anthemic choruses that echo the bravery and sacrifice of warriors in their fight for honor.
"Til The Enemies Are Gone" was recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW. The album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, " Til The Enemies Are Gone" is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/tteag
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
SATAN'S
SIGH
is a band that emerged in the year 2023, germinating in the filthy decadence of
the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the most putrefied bowels of Brazil...SATAN'S SIGH is deformed by a blasphemous trio where Black Sin and Damnation intend to mutilate us incessantly with their riffs and guitar solos while hatefully vomiting the infamous proclamations of chaos and destruction. Vitor Giovanni is an integral part of the sound massacre where he intends to slowly dismember us with his devastating bass. Sürtür Impurus usurps the drums in a demolishing way that manages to polish the most grotesque side of the sound from SATAN'S SIGH...
Still in 2023 SATAN'S SIGH presents its first demo tape entitled “DEMO l” and where two sonic profanations were stripped with the intention of presenting with the infamous purpose of spreading misfortune on earth, the eternal hatred for humanity and the harsh rawness of rotten South American Metal through the four corners of this cursed and nauseating underworld...
After the preview of the cover and the music that revealed the damned abominations that are emerging from the morbid underworld of SATAN'S SIGH, they will now be complemented with the disclosure of the alliance that is being established to carry out the release of this album that has its own identity exposed in the official video clip presented now to unveil a little more of the cadaveric essences that are being slowly decomposed in the putrid progress of this album that overflows with the putrid odors of imminent death...
An alliance of inhuman torments is being forged in the depths of the catacombs of hell, where we are proud to present the debut album of SATAN'S SIGH, which will be released in CD and Cassette formats under this alliance of devout demons of darkness and who have united to spread the cursed plagues of hell through this auditory impalement and from which no one will emerge unharmed...
For fans of : Impaled Nazarene, Merciless, Vulcano, Sepultura (old), Sarcofago, Mystifier, Headhunter Dc, Mortem, Grave Desecrator, Poisonous among other evil entities that influence in a very explicit way the putrid Death Metal moldy with sulfur and that SATAN'S SIGH presents to us with coldness...
PRIMITIVE DEATH METAL OLD SCHOOL...
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CASSETTE
European edition in CASSETTE limited to 100 copies, will co-released by Murder Records | Auditive Cut Records | Subterrâneo Maldito Records.
IMPALED SIDE:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
NAZARENO SIDE:
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
SATAN'S SIGH "Impaled Nazareno" CD
Brazilian edition in CD limited to 300 copies, will be co-released by Misanthropic Records | Mundo Bzzarro Distro | Blasmorfose Productions | Blizzard Records | Tormenta Distro. | Capa Preta Records | Ihells Productions | Vela Preta Productions.
Mexican edition in CD limited to 500 copies, will be released by Vomit Records.
HELLISH IMPALEMENTS:
01 - Intro/Satan's Sigh [5:17]
02 - Eternal Evil [3:15]
03 - Retumbosumbundos [0:52]
04 - SxSxS [3:40]
05 - Cold Dark [4:58]
06 - Primitive Future [1:19]
07 - Maldita Herança [2:40]
08 - Desejos Ardentes Under The... [1:25]
09 - ...Impaled Nazareno [3:35]
Impaled Nazareno was recorded, mixed and mastered between March and September 2024.
Drums and vocals recorded at HCS Studio, RJ.
Guitars and vocals recorded at Vela Preta Studio, RJ.
Basses recorded at Vitor's Home Studio, PB.
Production, mixing and mastering by Black Sin and Damnation.
Cover by Tatiana T.Bellini.
Internal designers Thiago Caronte and Elson Bueno.
Photos by Satan's sigh.
Final layout for the Cassette verion made by Alemão and Danihell Slaughter.
Promotional viodeo clips and flyers by Leo Mora and Danihell Slaughter.
SATAN'S SIGH are:
Black Sin and Damnation [Vocals & Guitars]
Vitor Giovanni [Bass]
Sürtür Impurus [Drums]
THIS ARE THE HELLISH ALLIANCE WITH A LEGION OF DEMONS WHO HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SUPPORT SATAN'S SIGH IN THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM...
https://www.youtube.com/@SATANSSIGH
satanssigh@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/satanssig
"I Love the Dark" delves into darkness as a refuge of comfort and tranquility, escaping pain, fear, and societal pressures. The serene, night-time setting offers solace and a sense of true self, free from the alienating outside world. This introspective journey is enhanced by Time Consumed's signature doom-death metal sound, which deepens the song’s atmospheric and emotional impact.
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Dutch
blackened death metal juggernaut MISANTHROPIA is back with
their new lyric video for "PROSPERITY BY COCAÏNE," a
sinister glimpse into their album, "ENVY THE DEAD,"
out via Wormholedeath.The video pulls viewers into a bleak Victorian world, where the horrors of exploitation, violence, and addiction taint wealth and progress.
Misanthropia paints a vivid picture of moral decay. Through dark, evocative lyrics, the song unveils the grim realities of the Victorian era, capturing a twisted fantasy driven by cocaine-fueled corruption.
Stream the full album "Envy The Dead" here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
NOIRSUAIRE
– „ BLACK FLAME OF UNHOLY TRADITION”"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" , a new EP that was written and recorded during the summer of 2024 and must be considered a prelude to the first NOIRSUAIRE album.
Songs "Submit To Pestilence" and "Thoses Once Revered" were recorded separately and originally released as "Revered Pestilence Sessions".
"Submit To Pestilence" is the first song written by NOIRSUAIRE.
N - guitars, bass, vocals
Agravh - drums
Drums entirely recorded by Agravh in a rehearsal room.
Guitars, bass, and vocals entirely recorded by N in the small and wooden attic of his house lost in the beauty and the darkness of the Pyrenean mountains.
CD Version Released by Khaoszophy Productions.
Cassette Released By Rabauw Productions.
"Black Flame Of Unholy Tradition" is dedicated to the memory of P.K from ABIGOR and hails the ones keeping it burning bright.
https://khaoszophy.com/
https://www.rabauw.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/noirsuaire
The
second full-length studio album by Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band GRIMAZE
. "THE HEART OF A COLLAPSING STAR" reflects on the
relationship between the micro and macro cosmos. Powerful human emotions are
being experienced by fierce natural forces to depict the intensity through
which one goes on the spiritual path.Guitars, bass, and vocals were recorded at Urban House Studio, Sofia, Bulgaria, while the drums were recorded by Janne Jaloma and Daniel Bergstrand at SDFX Studio, Stockholm, Sweden.
The whole album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand.
Mastering was done by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden.
Grimaze is a Bulgarian Groove/Death Metal band formed in 2013.
Since its formation, the band has toured with Decapitated, Hatesphere, Thy Disease, Pestilence, Bleeding Gods, Vader, and Hate. Grimaze has also supported Cannibal Corpse.
The new album, "The Heart Of A Collapsing Star", was released on September 1, 2024. Two singles from the album, “Gripping The Spirit” and “Cosmic Solitude”, has been released as well.
https://www.facebook.com/GRIMAZE
MOTÖRHEAD veröffentlichen limitierte Auflage von „YE BOOK OF
INCONSEQUENTIAL SCRIBBLES“! Lemmy war ein stolzer Kritzler und Schreiber, der im Laufe der Jahre viele Tagebücher füllte. Er hat immer gehofft, eine Sammlung seiner einzigartigen Einblicke ins Leben veröffentlicht zu sehen, und so ist Motörhead stolz darauf, die Veröffentlichung der auf 500 handnummerierte Stücke limitierten Auflage von “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles of Lemmy Kilmister 1st Esq.” anzukündigen, ein mit Spannung erwartetes Sammlerstück, das ausschließlich online verkauft wird. “Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” zeigt einige von Lemmys besten Kritzeleien und bietet einen ungefilterten Einblick in den Geist eines Mannes, dessen Sicht auf die Welt ironisch humorvoll und zeitlos vorausschauend war.
Jede Seite ist eine Hommage an Lemmys einzigartige Fähigkeit, das Leben und die Menschen, die es leben, mit seiner unverfälschten Einstellung und seinem schelmischen Sinn für Humor zu erfassen. Mit dieser limitierten Auflage wird nicht nur ein Wunsch von Lemmy erfüllt, sondern auch das wahre Wesen einer der einflussreichsten Figuren des Rock gewürdigt.
“Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles” kann ab dem 23. Oktober im offiziellen Motörhead-Webshop vorbestellt werden. Jetzt schnell handeln und ein Exemplar sichern. https://shop-eu.imotorhead.com/collections/lemmy
Was für eine wunderbare Krönung des Motörhead-Monats Oktober, der passenderweise auch am 25.10. mit dem Release der aufwendig kuratierten Box “WE TAKE NO PRISONERS” aufwartet!
"We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" als Sammlung von A- und B-Seiten im DELUXE 7” SET, als Doppel-CD sowie in digitaler Form. “We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" ist ab 25. Oktober 2024 erhältlich.
Jetzt vorbestellen: https://motorhead.lnk.to/prisoners
Technical death metal band Fleshbore have preorders up now for their exciting new full length just in time for their US tour which is currently going on (flyer below). If you're into catchy, aggressive and vibrant tech death, you can't go on with life without it. Please find info about the release on Bandcamp at https://fleshboreband.bandcamp.com/album/painted-paradise
FLESHBORE – “PAINTED PARADISE”
For
fans of
- Archspire, Allegaeon, Psycroptic, The Zenith Passage, SoreptionFleshbore have crafted a tech death album that is unrelenting from the get go. It's packed to the brim with riffs and to make things overwhelming, they offer innumerable variations and deliver it with rare, staggering intensity. The vocals are straight up furious; the frontman delivers both hoarse growls and deep grunts in a rapid stuttering style, interspersing it all with raspy vocals to suit the constantly shifting moods of the album. The music has an inherent momentum, oscillating violently between the sped up technical parts and progressive passages providing brief respite, and spicing things up with brutal death metal bits along the way. It's not just fast tech death; it's full-bodied intricate death metal, carefully and thoughtfully composed, and flawlessly executed. 'Painted Paradise' is an album that's also remarkably catchy and even memorable despite the ever-intensifying chaos. There are parts that will stand out from the cascade of riffs in every song and will have the listener delightfully coming back for more. Fleshbore have imbibed the best parts of the style and reimagined it in their vision, and spew out the volatile concoction forcefully as a fiery, acerbic projectile that ends up being some of the most exhilarating music in recent times.
Line up:
Michael McGinley - Guitar
Michael O’Hara - Vocals
Cole Chavez - Guitar
Cole Daniels (Demon King) – Bass
Other Personnel:
Robin Stone (Evilyn, Norse) - Session Drums
Jackson Ward - Mixing and Mastering
Mark Erskine - Art
Track listing
1. Setting Sun
2. The World
3. Target Fixation
4. Wandering Twilight
5. Inadequate
6. The Ancient Knowledge
7. Painted Paradise
8. Laplace's Game
Release date - January 24th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/fleshbore
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Sweden's melodic death trio AGAINST I have shared a new track off their upcoming album, Songs for the DYING.
The band goes in-depth on their new single, "A Hymn for the End":
"'A Hymn for the End' is a celebration of the end of mankind. It is a song for the dead or those soon to be. This track features remnants of the old industrial sound of early AGAINST I and serves as a bridge on the album, where some of the riffs really push it forward as a contrast rounding things up."
Stream "A Hymn for the End" now at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/a-hymn-for-the-end-2
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29. Pre-order the album at https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-dying
Tracklisting
:1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Canberra (AU) - Australian-based Symphonic Death Metal band, Project: ULTIMATE SATAN, will release their highly anticipated debut album, THE OPUS SATANAS, November 29 on Eschatonic Records!
A lyric video for "Nocturne Immortalis," the third and final single taken from The Opus Satanas, is a celebration and final observance of those who always were and have always been. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trsYtCmZOtc
Project: Ultimate Satan was formed late 2019. The band features Eschatonic Records alumni from Inhuman Remnants, Black Mountain, Terravorous, Unholy Vendetta and Somnium Nox.
The Opus Satanas was forged amidst the Fires and Plagues of 2020 and 2021. As Project: Ultimate Satan sought to push the sonic possibilities of their unique blend of Blackened Death Metal, they focused on the inclusion of more symphonic elements, orchestrations and lyrical content that would honour those that called to them from across the vast depths of the cosmos.
July 2022 saw the release of their first single "Symphony Es Infernus," an auspicious ode to Lillith Liftoach. However, due to further outbreaks, lockdowns and restrictions, their accompanying live rituals would be restricted to the ACT and the South Coast regions.
February 2024 saw the release of their second single "The Infallible Void." The song is a sonic exploration and meditations on the darkness within us all.
Track
Listing:1. Symphony Es Infernus
2. Humanity's Last Breath
3. Is This How Freedom Dies
4. The Infallible Void
5. Footprints in the Sans of Time
6. Nocturne Immortalis
Pre-order: https://projectultimatesatan.bandcamp.com/album/the-opus-satanas
Credits:
Recorded at Studio Decay.
Produced by JDecay.
Mixed and Mastered by Gibb at Gibbenez Music.
Cover Design and Borders by Hans Trasid at Dis-Art Design.
P:US Logo and Emblem by Wappenschmied.
Line-up:
Scottanic – Vocals
Ashahalasin – Bass
JDecay – Guitars, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Dazferatu – Keys, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Amorasche – Drums, Orchestration and Backing Vocals
Contributing Artists:
Vocals from Jem
Guitars by Calcifur (Terravorous)
Lead Guitars by Nekros the Black (Ex-Inhuman Remnants)
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PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'A Reaching Hand' is out today on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-hand
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."- Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Track list:01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah
Album cover by Topi Ilmola
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Pre-order:
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Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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https://www.facebook.com/Giganmusic/
Bio
DUSTBORN is a Czech band, originally playing symphonic death metal, thematically influenced by post-apocalyptic and hard sci-fi stories. The band emerged from the ashes of the band Desire for Sorrow, with founding members Jon, Johny and Vlajda (ex. DfS), Dan (Arthemion), Aaron and Venca (ex. Of the Woods, Pyromann).
In 2018, DUSTBORN recorded its first EP in the SONIDOS studio in Brno, entitled MMXVIII. The EP saw initial release only as digital download in form of individual singles, but in 2019 it was also released as a physical CD under the Narcoleptica Productions label. The CD version includes an instrumental bonus track in addition to the original digital release. MMXVIII also features two music videos for the singles Mind Astray and Depths, produced by Marek Frodys Pytlik (Postcards from Arkham).
Just before the recording of the debut album Dethroned, guitarist Aaron and vocalist Venca left the band, which greatly complicated the recording process. Guitar recording was largely taken over by the talented guitarist Marek Ciml and the position behind the microphone was taken over by Johny, who has remained behind the microphone permanently ever since. The album Dethroned, released in 2019 under the czech label Metalgate, has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The album also appeared in the Ceny Britva nominations in the Album of the Year category, for example.
Shortly after the release, Tom (ex. Marked As An Enemy) came on as a guitarist. The band, oxygenated with new blood, released the third official music video for the opening single River Stained Red, directed by Mejla Basel (Mejla Prod. - Machine Head, Krabathor, Hypnos)
With new material and a new show, the band hit the road to support Dethroned. They went on to play several successful shows at clubs and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad, followed by a lull caused by the global pandemic.
At the end of 2022, DUSTBORN reappeared with two singles, The Sun God and Hodina, recorded live at Ambit 1084 studio in Český Krumlov. Both singles suggested a certain retreat from symphonic death metal, yet retained the band's distinct personality.
In 2023, the band returns to the concert stage while preparing new material for a second full-length album, much of which was written during the pandemic. Given that our previous collaboration with the Ambit1084 studio had been fruitful, the second LP has been produced there as well. The new material moves a bit more into the black metal waters and nods in the direction of older Norwegian black metal records. Nonetheless, both the sound and the music of the album had been approached in a less orthodox manner, with frequent entries from other metal sub-genres. Album comes out on October 10th, 2024 digitally on all main streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, ...) and a month later on a physical CD as well.
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Born from the cold, concrete streets of Krakow, Poland’s PANDEMIC are an old-school thrash/speed metal band that have been a rising force in the underground scene since their formation in 2015. Despite facing a rocky start with frequent lineup changes, a founder's death, and periods of inactivity, PANDEMIC found their footing in 2018 with a solid lineup.
Their
debut EP, Deaf Nite, dropped in September 2018, serving up four blistering
tracks that showcased PANDEMIC's raw power and aggression. Staying true to
their roots, they followed up with the single Where The Devil Says
Goodnite in 2020, a two-track release. By 2023, the band had finally
released their first full-length, Crooked Mirror. PANDEMIC’s relentless
pace continued with the recording of their second album, Phantoms, in
early 2024.Pushing the boundaries of their sound and further establishing their place in the Polish metal underground, PANDEMIC’s second album should surely spread their name across the international metal map. Neither too conveniently classified as thrash nor as speed metal, Phantoms marries thrashing riffs to a dynamic style of metal that indeed speeds from time to time but, more often than not, has the gleaming contours and drama of paradigmatic ‘80s power-thrash. The deeper one goes into Phantoms, the more he will find PANDEMIC’s mastery spread across differing styles of songcraft; while everything coalesces into a unified album experience, each song here maintains its own unique character rather than simply repeating the same formula for eight-plus tracks. Credit for that comes through each member bringing a distinct pedigree to the table, with guitarist Wiktor Lobarzewski also shredding for GALLOWER, fellow six-stringer Marcin Konieczny laying down the riffs for Roadhog, and drummer Filip Worek beating the skins for Horned Cült. Completed by bassist Gniewko Jelski’s rough and rowdy but articulate vocals, PANDEMIC are the proverbial well-oiled machine – with oil of ‘80s vintage, of course!
Primed to take that machine further, be it the underground festivals they’ve been tearing up or shows on domestic soil, PANDEMIC hereby unleash Phantoms!
Line-up:
Marcin Konieczny - Guitars
Wiktor Lobarzewski - Guitars
Gniewko Jelski - Vocals, Bass
Filip Worek - Drums
Artwork:
Grace Xiii
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Australian
Death Metal brutes GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos.
Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after
that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going
to be nauseating…Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.
Stream the album's first single "Viral Infection" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx-dB8ID31Y
Pre-order High Impact Violence at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/high-impact-violence
https://ddmsuo.eu/
If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”
GUTLESS is:
Joe Steele - Bass
Ollie Ballantyne - Drums
Tom Caldwell - Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey - Guitars
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
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"While I love LOVE Max's vocals, they have so much girth that they take up quite a frequency range," says Paul Plumeri, the band's primary songwriter and guitarist. "We wanted to choose our most proggy, layered tracks, and do a special instrumental mix and master so people could hear the rich tapestry of counterpoint and varied instrumentation."
The instrumental edition of Receptor will be available on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp on November 20.
The EP was mixed by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It features performances from Kenny Grohowski, Kevin Paradis, Sydney Kjerstad, and the West European Symphony Orchestra.
Track
Listing:1) Praefatio / The Liminal Carapace
2) Ein
3) Supplicant
4) Reverie
5) Pitchtongue Vesper
6) The Sputtering Torch
OWDWYR is a technical death metal band based in the United States. Their music is a unique blend of extreme metal, jazz, classical, and progressive influences. Their debut album, 'Receptor,' was released to critical acclaim in 2023.
Band Members:
Paul Plumeri Jr. - Guitars, Composition, and Programming
Chris Williams - Bass
Max Lichtman - Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/owdwyr
Polish black metal band CZORT return with their third full-length album "MONUMENTY". The album will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The entire album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmaganie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.58.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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Hailing
from Greece, modern Death metal act CAELESTIA signed a deal with
Wormholedeath for the CD release of their EP "INFERNALIA".The word “Infernalia” is the exact antonym of “Caelestia” and marks the band's foundation to a more extreme and guitar-riff-based modern death metal style (with melodic & black metal passages). The EP consists of 4 tracks, which are indicative of the band’s new musical direction, aimed at reintroducing the band to the public. In terms of lyrics, the band explores a wide array of dark subjects, spanning from grim historical events to horror/dark literature, or insidious states of the human mind. Orchestral parts are still part of the music, but now they serve more as introductions or intervals, and not as the main foundation like in the ‘regigad’ releases. Prominent guitar riffs and variating bass lines intertwine with each other, setting the frame in which extreme drumming unfolds, outlining the clear and direct new song.
A little more than 10 years after its initial formation, and spanning two full albums and a 2-track single, the Athens-based quartet decided to redirect its style from symphonic female-fronted dark metal to extreme metal, encompassing modern death metal standards with melodic black metal passages.
Having shared the stage with major metal acts like Katatonia, The Vision Bleak, ArchEnemy, Draconian, Insomnium, Tribulation, and Carach Angren at domestic shows, the band embarked on shows abroad, taking part in festivals in Belgium (MEVF) and Slovakia, but also in a European Tour (2019) with an all-Norwegian billing, consisting of Vulture Industries, Helheim, and Madder Mortem.
The band’s current lineup consists of: Vassilis Thomas (guitars), Marc Reign (drums, ex-Destruction, ex-Morgoth), Pantelis "Lordwinter" Daskalelos (vocals), and Stelios Tragos (bass).
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FORGED IN BLACK – “FORGED IN BLACK MMXXIV”
Label: Fighter RecordsRelease Date: December 3rd 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche | Judas Priest | Vicious Rumors | Solitude Aeternus
It’s time to head back to the forge, to the place where it all began, where the smith first brought the hammer down upon the anvil, tempering the British steel that would become Forged In Black! It’s time to celebrate 15 years of real heavy metal, 15 years of indefatigable spirit and musical power! It’s time to reach back into the past and draw the earliest creations of Forged In Black from the cold ashes and thrust them back into the fire, reinvigorating the hellion screams and contagious riff attacks! It’s time for Forged In Black to be born again!
It was 2009 when the first line-up of Forged In Black was assembled, originally under the name Merciless Fail – a moniker that was soon abandoned as the sheer strength of the young band’s material became apparent. After relentless work in the rehearsal room and on the stage, by 2013 the rebranded Forged In Black were ready to record their debut, self-titled album – and it is that monumental piece of history that has now been remastered and expanded, adorned in rejuvenated artwork and unleashed again in celebration of fifteen years at the forge! Over the decade and a half of their existence Forged In Black have performed at Bloodstock Open Air and Hammerfest, graced the stage of the legendary Camden Underworld with the likes of Diemonds and metal legends Demon; they have worked with top producers like Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc) and had their recorded works lavished in praise by major magazines such as Zero Tolerance and Powerplay. What better way to mark their achievements than with a powerful new version of the album that started it all? Songs like the eponymous anthem ‘Forged In Black’ itself and the epic ‘Accusations Of The Innocent’ remain important elements of the Forged live show to this day, absolute fan favourites that now sound better than ever with the muscular remastering work of Marcus Stock (Alcest, Green Carnation, Marché Funebre etc). The album’s tracklisting has also been expanded with the addition of two early EP title tracks, ‘The Tide’ and ‘The Exodus’ from 2013 and 2014 respectively; both prime slices of Forged In Black metal, these forgotten classics now have the platform they have always deserved – remastered and heavier than ever!
The original Forged In Black album artwork has been reimagined in vibrant fashion by the band’s guitarist Andy Songhurst, an acclaimed professional tattoo artist in his life away from the forge. The elements of the image will be instantly familiar to longstanding fans of the original album, but the style and approach make the cover fresh and impactful, ablaze with new life and colour - just like the songs it accompanies. Forged In Black Remastered MMXXIV will be released on December 3rd by Fighter Records, on CD and digital formats – and the hammer will land with a force unparalleled, a might like never before!
Line-up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals
Andy Songhurst - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals
Tim Chandler - Lead And Rhythm Guitars
Oliver Gill – Drums
Featured on the original recordings:
Kev Rochester – Drums
Rob Chaplin – Guitars
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Watch the music video to the track "Cold. Tenebrous.
Evil": https://youtu.be/Woo6T6JPmU8Pre-order "Death's Soliloquy" physical formats (Ltd Gold Vinyl, Ltd Red/Black Marble Vinyl, Black Vinyl & Deluxe Digipak CD):
https://ante-inferno.bandcamp.com/album/deaths-soliloquy
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Kai, the band’s lyricist, vocalist and guitarist, said: “As a child, I was fascinated by the lurid covers of some of my dad’s books — in particular, his volumes of H.P. Lovecraft stories. My favourite was possibly the cover of Dagon and Other Macabre Tales, which depicted a horrid, little, grinning impish creature sitting atop a tower of gore-soaked, decapitated heads, their mouths hung open in a death yawn. I’ve been a morbid little fuck for as long as I can remember... Anyway, the song is less inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft than by that particular cover. A foul, inhuman thing that resides in the marshland and sadistically murders those foolish enough to enter its abode. A little more supernatural than the subjects of the other songs on the album, it is no-less macabre in the grim tale it recounts.”
Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly second album "Antediluvian Dreamscapes". "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“Death’s Soliloquy” is an exploration of lyricist Kai’s journey through depression and hopelessness, through obsessive thoughts of the most morbid and macabre nature — thoughts of self-destruction interwoven with the most appalling nightmares, broken hopes and unacted desires. As old lives are shed and new lives struggle to take form, there is always a war raging within and without — a war that can never truly be won but may, at any moment, be lost for all eternity…
The band previously released an artwork video for the album’s opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night”.
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vendettacult
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
We’re very proud to announce the imminent release of "CONQUERING THE MOST HIGH" - debut MLP from French satanic death metal horde INFERNALIVM, a new entity of absolute sonic brutality conceived from within the French orthodox satanic movement, and featuring members of its elite underground from bands like Novae Militiae, Merrimack, Benighted, and Ritualization.
The
abominable debut offering has officially been previewed by respected
underground metal blog Invisible Oranges, who in premiering the song “Ashes
of the Saints” have remarked how the track “sallies out with the
band's full genre-eroding arsenal behind it, packing in plenty of death metal
absolutely steeped in their dire atmosphere“, and how the EP “within four
songs runs a gamut from brutal death metal to dismal tremolo-picked
dirges, unifying it all under a banner of abject Satanism and speaker-testing volume”-
you can check out the feature and song here https://www.invisibleoranges.com/infernalivm/Through these four tracks of dark, sanguinary, and inescapable technical dark death metal tyranny, the specter of Immolation, Dead Congregation, Nile, Adversarial, Arkhon Infaustus and Morbid Angel is evoked with unseen mastery, while the genre’s mutated silhouette is at the same time disfigured and retraced within the novel realms of France’s most intransigent satanic inner circle, materializing nothing less than an authentic horror of creation. The result is a dissonant, bludgeoning beast seething with all the might and power of the antichrist. A dark and violent abomination with an immensely evil and antihuman atmosphere and an infernal aura casting massive, ominous shadows across the face of European death metal and sending a clear message on the magnitude of things to come.
"Conquering the Most High" is slated for a November 29 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/infernalivm-conquering-the-most-high
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/infernalivm
Welcome
to DEADLY MAGIC, a new project by Messerschmitt vocalist / guitarist Maik
Jegszenties. While Messerschmitt reside on the classic thrash and speed metal
spectrum, there is another musical passion for Maik: old US metal, particuarly
the more progressive end of it. Think early Queensrÿche, Sanctuary, Crimson
Glory, Fates Warning, and Powerslave-era Iron Maiden…sound tempting? If
so, then you need to hear …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth ASAP!For years, Maik was writing music that was different from Messerschmitt, but never attempted to bring it to life. As the world shut down in 2020, locations were forced to close and bands were forced to take a break; during this, Maik came up with an idea to start a little project. Some songs and many ideas lay around for several years, and finally the time had come to finish those pieces. Several circumstances delayed the whole project, and it took around a year to complete four songs and another year to record it. While Maik handled all songwriting as well as guitar and leads, joining him in DEADLY MAGIC are Thorben Schulz on lead guitar, Yannic Zwinscher on bass, Daniel Behle on drums, and the extraordinary vocals of one Alexis Roy-Petit.
Totaling 24 incredibly epic minutes, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth is an infinitely ascending spire of dark, alluring energy – and, indeed, DEADLY MAGIC! With absurdly sharp execution, the quintet proceed to weave tales of high fantasy and grim allegory; you can nearly see the wizards and warriors across this sonic landscape. Each track is always moving, ever shifting, but with a path as crystal-clear as the production. Even when the chops reach a fever pitch of dazzling dizziness, there’s bountiful motifs and hooks to hang on to; the dynamic shading both provides breathing room and a deeper emotional center. Atop it all are the sorcerous vocals of Alexis Roy-Petit, who could be a dead ringer for both Bruce Dickinson and Geoff Tate circa 1984!
From bursting beginning to climatic conclusion, …As Nightmares Gorged the Earth remains a wholly engrossing journey, rendered with the passion & precision of classic progressive power metal. DEADLY MAGIC has been cast!
Line-up:
Maik Jegszenties – Guitars & Leads
Thorben Schulz – Lead Guitar
Yannic Zwinscher – Bass Guitar
Daniel Behle – Drums
Alexis Roy-Petit – Vocals
Artwork:
Dreamcreatures
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on deep purple vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
MCD edition with sticker, obi
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Immortal Force with their debut album Mystic Seance Unrealities! Hailing from Western Canada, this four-piece Death Metal band worships the old analog metal sound, the filthiest horror flicks of the '80s, and anything bizarre, absurd, and menacing! On Mystic Seance Unrealities, these Canadian freaks forego false trends and instead create something timeless, as seen through an otherworldly lens, with themes such as heinous crimes committed without method; dissecting the prophesied departure from life; propagation of extraterrestrial lifeforms; life manifested and subsequently uncreated.
Mystic Seance Unrealities takes listeners through ten devilish tracks of obscure Thrashing Death Metal steeped in abstract ideas & peculiar affairs and features artwork by Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Revocation, The Black Dahlia Murder). Immortal Force also unleashes two covers, one by the mighty Napalm Death and one by gore masters Carcass.
For congregants of all that's unknown and macabre, Immortal Force's debut is a MUST-listen for fans of Master, Nunslaughter, Pestilence, Demilich, Impetigo, Mortician, Deicide, Timeghoul and all late 80's/early 90's EVIL!!!!
Listen to the single "Mass Murder Meat Market" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Tracklisting:1. Hospice Carnage
2. Midnight Bloodsplatter
3. Mass Murder Meat Market
4. Suffer The Children (Napalm Death cover)
5. Termination Imminent
6. The Visitor
7. Lycanthropic Miscreant
8. Open-Casket Gangbang
9. Ruptured In Purulence (Carcass cover)
10. Uncreate The Neverspawn
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Ghost Cult Magazine has provided the exclusive premiere for "Compactor." You can watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8zgrq7lXg
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). Pre-order Incineration Day at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
Swedish death metal legends Paganizer have come up with what's easily among the best albums of their illustrious career. They have the knack of infusing compulsively catchy parts in their songs and the latest song to be premiered is no different. You can find the No Clean Singing premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/08/30/an-ncs-premiere-paganizer-world-scythe/
"They still bring the ferocity for sure, but emotionally affecting (and hook-laden) melodies have a central place, as do stylistic influences beyond the bounds of conventional Swedish death metal, and every song proves to be strikingly dynamic in its evolution."
PAGANIZER - “FLESH REQUIEM”
For
fans of
- Entombed, Dismember, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Abscession, Typhonian, VanhelgdSwedish death metal veterans Paganizer only seem to get better with age. Where most bands mellow down or start repeating themselves in a mechanical way, Paganizer's music has increasingly become more nuanced. They are able to express themselves far more effectively, both when swinging the axe and also when conjuring up the soul-tearing melodies out of thin air. They're stepping out of their own shadow and imbuing their music with emotive tunes which work exceedingly well because of the contrast with the heavier parts. It's naturally done too, part of taking the sound ahead rather than forcibly altering it. The result is a sound that is superbly tempered; a glorious, progressive alternating between the bone-splintering music and tuneful expressions of the innermost feelings. 'Flesh Requiem' has some of the best songs written by the band, a varied mix of the kind of music you've come to expect from the band and some refreshing epic ones, and with so many of them getting seared in your memory after listening to it, it's easy to regard the album as among the finest in their extensive discography.
Line up
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
Matthias Fiebig - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski (Devenial Verdict)
Track listing
1. Life of Decay
2. Meat Factory
3. Flesh Requiem
4. Hunger For Meat
5. Viking Supremacy
6. World Scythe
7. Fare Thee Well (Burn In Hell)
8. Necromonolithic
9. The Pyroclastic Excursions
10. Just Another Doomsday
11. Suffer Again
12. Skeletons
Release date - November 1st, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
They just released a lyric video for the title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IMFM8DD43o
Colorado death/thrashers started in 2015. In 2021 they debuted with “The Great Betrayal”. Three years later, enter drummer extraordinaire, Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire) the sophomore record is released. Tides Of Technocracy AD 2024 is a fierce death/thrash outfit, not without some black metal elements. Instrumentally, of course. Lyrically they’re far from nonsense, as their topics include technofascism, surveillance capitalism, transhumanism.
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Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER blasts through the veil of reality with the mind-bending lyric video for "SEPARATING TWINS." This twisted journey is a foretaste of what's to come from the EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE," set to assault your senses on November 15, 2024.
The album “There’s No There, There” is inspired by sleep paralysis, night terrors and hallucinations. The album's concept deals with the struggle of finding awareness of one’s self in a state of cosmic collapse. The lyrics are delivered as a conversation conveying mental sanity and an effort to overcome a confused state of self-dissociation.
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
It
was but May of the cursed year of 2020 when HEXENBRETT truly came into their
own with their shockingly masterful debut album, Zweite Beschwörung: Ein
Kind zu töten, courtesy of DYING VICTIMS. While the enigmatic duo of Josto
Feratu and Scarlettina Bolétte had definitely turned heads with the Erste
Beschwörung demo in 2019, their debut album’s idiosyncratic kaleidoscope of
Varathron, Jean Rollin, Danzig, Goblin, and Van Halen emerged as completely
unique and unlike little else around.Predictably unpredictable, HEXENBRETT returned the following year with Intermezzo dei quattro coltelli nudi, a crazed ‘n’ crazy EP that was the result of canceled concerts and tours. As suggested by its title, the record was no "beschwörung" but, rather, an intermezzo: for the first time in the then-brief history of HEXENBRETT, this EP did not feature performances by the duo but, instead, the live line-up for 2020 – of course, under the watchful eyes and ears of the clandestine couple. A split EP with fellow Austrian eccentrics Hagzissa followed in 2022, with the duo returning to recorded format.
Josto and Scarlettina continued to refuse playing live but managed to recruit musicians to perform their music on live stages. Their recruits recently finished the IN CONCERTZIONE 2024 European club tour with labelmates DEATHSTORM. During that time, Josto and Scarlettina laid the finishing touches on what would become HEXENBRETT’s second album.
Now, at long last, comes that second full-length to eclipse all that came before. Titled Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter, HEXENBRETT’s second album is a devilish and drama-filled rollercoaster ride through cult metal and cult cinema alike. Arguably more so than their previous recordings, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter truly encapsulates their demi-tag of "The Sound of the Bloody Iris," for a wide panoply of sounds and sensations swarm the listener, wrapping them in a wild and bewildering but above all kaleidoscopic headspace that easily avoids simple categorization.
While other bands are usually influenced by heavyweights of heavy metal music like Judas Priest or Bathory, HEXENBRETT take their main inspiration from Euro cult cinema and soundtracks; some of the most important names are Sergio Martino, Jess Franco, Jean Rollin, Bruno Nicolai, and Alessandro Alessandroni. One will readily hear that influence here in the prominent usage of vintage synths as well as chimes – the latter both beautiful and ominous – as readily as one will hear guitar leads that are alternately haunting / heroic. But the salient point is that Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter moves in a most filmic fashion – metallic, sure, but this is far, FAR from your Normal Metal Music.
As such, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel eine Tochter is an amalgamation of love and hate, and represents the duality of birth and death. Its purpose is to enable listeners to escape; it strangles and stabs the status quo of normality. Normality is surrender – escape with HEXENBRETT!
Line-up:
Josto Feratu - Everything
Scarlettina Bolétt - Everything
Artwork:
Solo Macello
Release date:
20th December 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent lime vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
MC version with sticker, download code and button.
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed
back at the dawn of the ‘90s through a chance meeting at a Barren Cross concert,
Minneapolis based CRIMSON THORN went on to release
three highly regarded albums of potent, dynamic death metal – beginning with
‘94s classic debut, UNEARTHED. Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Massacre | Autopsy | Suffocation
Now signed to extreme metal powerhouse Rottweiler Records, Crimson Thorn are set to unleash Unearthed once more, remixed and remastered by Charles Powell of Battlefrost Productions (Carnifex, Marble Tomb etc) with new artwork and band logo created by Zack Plunkett (Abated Mass Of Flesh, Flayed Alive etc) - introducing a new generation of fans to their crushing brutality and masterful songcraft.
Over the last decade, with Crimson Thorn in restless slumber, bassist/vocalist Luke Renno, guitarist Miles Sunde and drummer Steve Reishus have been plying their trade with the devastating Taking The Head Of Goliath, but the clamour for the return of Crimson Thorn has never faded. Now, with Taking The Head Of Goliath reaching the end of their story, the stars have aligned for the rebirth of Crimson Thorn. On October 25th Rottweiler Records will herald this new age of death metal destruction with not only the release of the reanimated Unearthed, but also the very first digital releases of 1997s Dissection and 2002s Purification albums! All the albums will be available through the Rottweiler Records Bandcamp page.
As a first taste of the onslaught to come, Rottweiler have unveiled the title track of Unearthed in all its remixed and remastered glory – a rotten feast of inhuman vocals, surging riffs and bludgeoning drum battery…back from the grave. Listen to ‘Unearthed’ at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel and prepare for the return of pure death metal mastery – Crimson Thorn are back!
Current Line-up:
Luke Renno - Bass/Vocals
Steve Reishus - Drums
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https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
CORROSIVE ELEMENTS - "CUT THE SERPENT’S HEAD"
Relaese
date :
November 29th 2024Genre : Death Thrash N' Roll
Origin: France
Duration: 41:20
Label: GreyveStorm Productions & Crypt Of Dr.Gore et Chien Noir (pour la version vinyle)
Tracklist:
01. Conquering the divine
02. Ignorance is no longer bliss
03. So long sucker
04. The unseen
05. An american hero
06. Cut the serpent's head
07. Enter the final state
08. The right to remain poor
09. Among the casualties
10. Fascistalism
Hailing from the suburbs of Paris, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music. Born in 2005 with a singular mission: to craft catchy death metal tunes, the band quickly evolved their sound, infusing it with some frenzied thrash riffing and raw intensity of hardcore punk. This unique fusion earned them a solid reputation for their uncompromising live performances and feel-good attitude.
True defenders of the underground ethos, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS made their path with a first EP in 2008, a debut album in 2015 and a scorching live album in 2016. Having graced the stage at renowned festivals like Hellfest's Altar Stage and sharing the spotlight with metal legends such as Death Angel, Loudblast, Darkane, Sinister, and more, the quintet took a great amount of time refining the new tunes for their highly anticipated 2024 album release.
Stay tuned as CORROSIVE ELEMENTS prepares to launch their next sonic assault, following in the wake of their previous mischief, "Toxic Waste Blues."
The credo stands strong: DEATH THRASH N’ROLL THE OLD SCHOOL WAY!
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
The
Finnish death metal band INBORN TENDENCY has been
quietly working on new material and now presents a track even tighter than
their previous singles for listening.The latest single is titled "EXILED" and it is the band's third track produced in collaboration with Juho Koskinen, who also handled the mixing and mastering of the songs. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
The band is also officially announcing for the first time that they are working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2025
"We are proud to announce that we've been working on other tracks over the past year, and now we can officially say that the release of our debut album is approaching! The album will be released in 2025," states the band's guitarist Mika Hänninen
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/t-xj7Y5AX58
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-exiled
Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits:
Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Known for their signature blend of melodic fury and atmospheric weight, Swedish death metal band TERRORTORY dives deep into the vast expanses of the cosmos with their latest single, “STAR CRUSHER.” This track, as brutal as it is beautiful, explores the grandeur and violence of celestial destruction. With haunting lyrics describing a massive stellar implosion that births a black hole, the song poetically captures the transformation of stars, the death that fuels life, and the chaotic balance that defines the universe. Featuring powerful guitar riffs, driving drums, and Johan Norström’s evocative growls, “Star Crusher” leads listeners through a journey where cosmic fire becomes blackened void, wrapping them in a soundscape that feels boundless yet devastatingly intense.
Building from verses that echo the awe-inspiring scale of supernovas to choruses that embody the annihilating force of a black hole, “Star Crusher” represents TERRORTORY at their most ambitious. The explosive instrumentation and lyrical depth reflect the band’s commitment to thematic storytelling in melodic death metal, with each line and riff capturing the mystique of stellar death and rebirth. Fans of epic, heavy music will find themselves captivated by the raw, interstellar power of “Star Crusher” and the unmistakable intensity that has become TERRORTORY’s trademark sound. Listen now on Spotify and prepare to be engulfed in the cosmic collapse that only TERRORTORY could conjure.
TERRORTORY to release full length “THE BLACK PRISM” on November 29th
Hailing from Skellefteå, Sweden, Terrortory has been carving their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly anticipated second full-length album, The Black Prism.
The
band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars,
ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark
(bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following
the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and
the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have
embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates
in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus
consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic
compositions to date.Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
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The label has shared a stream of album opener, "ONCE CURSED PATH GLISTENS IN THE SUN." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvAL800gxqQ
By the Grace of Death will be unleashed December 21 on LP by Bindrune Recordings and on CD (containing a bonus track) by Alte Seelen. Pre-order the vinyl edition at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/products/canis-dirus-by-the-grace-of-death-lp-pre-order
It has been four years since the release of Independence to the Beast (2020) and during this time, Canis Dirus have been refining their savage, yet atmospheric black metal during what has been the most prolific era of their career. 2021 found the split release, A Harmonious Union of Vibration, to surface with the project Crown of Asteria, where Canis Dirus contributed two new tracks that blended their own unique form of twisted blackness, along with an ambient influence. Was this a sign of things to come?
Armed with the fantastic drum work of CJ Yacoub (Escaping Aghartha, Neverdawn, ex-Amun), TMP (Guitars, Bass, Synth) and RH (Vocals) have been hard at work on what has become the the band's finest work, By the Grace of Death. Atmosphere still reigns in the dark sonic sphere of Canis Dirus, but on this impending new album, the band's black metal essence is at the forefront of this nocturnal hunt. TMP’s riff/playing style remains truly his own with atypical phrasing that co-exists with a more orthodox Black Metal style. The Black Metal side can make one feel isolated and attacked one moment, then calm and nurtured the next with colorful folk music that has become a vibrant element of Canis Dirus's sound. RH’s vocals contribute to the adventurous nature of By The Grace of Death with his most feral performance to date.
Track
Listing:1. Once Cursed Path Glistens in the Sun
2. Tongues That Speak III
3. A Forlorn Hymn To Absolution
4. Vultures Whisper
5. Cast My Heart in Stone
6. The Mind Sees What The Eyes Cannot
Line-Up:
CJ Yacoub - Drums
TMP - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer
RH - Vocals
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https://canisdirus.bandcamp.com/
VALADIER - "CARMINA BELLI APOCALYPSIS"
Genre : Medieval Black Metal
Label : Black Mass Prayers
FFO: Satyricon, Mortiis, Hades, The Black
A few yaers after their debut, supported once more by Black Mass Prayers, VALADIER return with a new album entitled "Carmina Belli Apocalypsis"
The style of VALADIER can be tracked within the old kind of Black Metal with medieval and epic influences. Reinterpreting the sound of the Norwegian fathers of old, the Italians found their inspiration in masterworks such as Satyricon's "Dark Medieval Times", Hades' "The Dawn Of The Dying Sun" and Mortiis' "The Stargate".
At the same time the national and regional roots of the musicians here involved have opened the path for a more personal take on the harshness of Raw Black Metal, accentuating the folk soundscapes that evoke the dark ages in their mersmerizin gothic beauty.
Tracklist 1. Under the Skies of Gehenna
2. Altar of the Lost Firmament
3. At the Court of the Seven Hills
4. Through the Blackwater Valley
5. As the Shadow Pass the Days
6. Eclipsed by the Palm of Hamsa
7. Requiem of the Dark Ages
8. In the Sign of Stygian Watchers
(54:50 min)
Line-up:
Unukalhai - Concept, Vocals, Lyrics
Blight - Guitars, Bass, Programming
Winterkvlt - Vocals, Wind Instruments
https://blackmassprayers.bandcamp.com/
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Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Tracklist: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
We obviously apologize to those who were waiting for the return of the Italian Doomsters, us first and foremost, but, as the philosopher said, "the wait of the pleasure is itself a pleasure", so we just have to expect this date.
In the meantime, continue to enjoy the first track from the album, "Kingdom Of Slumber", both on YouTube with the lyric video (https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk) and on Spotify.
Doom on!
Pre-Order "Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle: https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Costa Rican thrashers SHADOWS DECAY have shared the new single off their upcoming EP, AGENT OF CHAOS.
The sonic force of relentless thrash metal known as Shadows Decay is set to release its newest EP, Agent of Chaos. True to form, the band's latest offering doles out six tracks of anthemic, jugular-slashing thrash in the vein of the old-school masters of the craft.
Watch
the lyric video for the EP's first single, "Falling of Mind" at
Preoptic
Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming
platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Tracklisting:
1) Dry You Out
Tracklisting:1) Dry You Out
2)
Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
3) Agent of Chaos
4)
Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
5) Only Lies
6)
Psuedo Suicidal
SHADOWS DECAY is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
SHADOWS DECAY is part of the Phosphorus Studios management agency roster.
Hailing
from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable
presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally
known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name
and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw
energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows
Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians
driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are
known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences
craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one
of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look
to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with
plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of
perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure
essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows
Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor
Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Hevn
III’s debut album is a powerful statement of black metal's raw and unfiltered
essence. This Norwegian trio has channeled pure, unrelenting aggression into a
work that feels as if it has been pulled from the darkest recesses of the human
psyche. The album is relentless and ugly, with a sound that can only be
described as pitch-black hatred personified. Every track drips with venom,
driven by a primal fury that refuses to be tamed.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
Drawing on themes of misanthropy, magick, and the dark philosophies of Blake, Nietzsche, and Crowley, Hevn III crafts a soundscape that is both chaotic and deeply unsettling. The riffs are dissonant and corrosive, the vocals a tortured howl that seems to echo from the abyss. The album doesn’t seek to please; it seeks to challenge, to provoke, to drag listeners into its world of darkness and despair.
For
those who have experienced Hevn III live, this album is a natural extension of
the intense, suffocating atmosphere they create on stage. Their sound is tight
and sulphurous, recalling an era when black metal was not just a genre, but a
statement of pure, unadulterated emotion. The production is raw, yet
deliberate, capturing the essence of their live performances while adding
layers of depth that reveal themselves with each listen.This debut is not just an album; it’s a ritual. A ritual of misanthropy and hatred, where each note is a curse, and each riff is a wound. Hevn III has delivered a work that will undoubtedly leave a scar on the black metal landscape, a reminder of the genre's power to evoke the darkest emotions. This is black metal at its most primal, its most venomous, its most unforgettable.
Tracklist
:
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
1. Turin horse
2. Pindom
3. Soaring through red worlds
4. Basilisk
5. On peaks of surreptitious wolves
6. Drep deg selv
7. Ridder av hat
NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
GOATLORD CORP. – “TEMPLE OF SERPENT WHORES”
Despite a relatively short existence in the underground, Goatlord Corp. is no stranger to the French Black Metal scene. Formed in 1999, the band started out with a MCD and a 7”EP (in 2002 and 2006 respectively), before falling into a hibernation that would last no less than 18 (6+6+6) years! As everything happens for a reason and for everything there is a right moment, the Covid pandemic presented the ideal conditions for the main culprit Seremoth to finally gather a new malevolent crew of Black Metal veterans, 2024 marking the year that he would fulfil his ominous musical quest.
Despite a relatively short existence in the underground, Goatlord Corp. is no stranger to the French Black Metal scene. Formed in 1999, the band started out with a MCD and a 7”EP (in 2002 and 2006 respectively), before falling into a hibernation that would last no less than 18 (6+6+6) years! As everything happens for a reason and for everything there is a right moment, the Covid pandemic presented the ideal conditions for the main culprit Seremoth to finally gather a new malevolent crew of Black Metal veterans, 2024 marking the year that he would fulfil his ominous musical quest.
Anno 2024 the line-up consists of:
Seremoth (ex-Merrimack) – guitars/bass
Saint Vincent (Blacklodge/Seth/The Arrival of Satan) - vocals
Alsvid (Seth/ex-Enthroned) – drums
Thavsael (ex-Voracious Gangrene) - guitars
After its long hypersleep, Goatlord Corp. now returns as a completely new and almost unrecognisable entity. Combining high-end song-writing skills and musicianship that are the result of many years of perfecting, with “Temple of Serpent Whores” the band has elevated itself to a whole new level.
The tracks flow like an unstoppable whirlwind of Satanic violence. Ferocious and malevolent, the songs are intense like Hell and incendiary as fuck! The tireless drums are full of wit and welcome variation, and the guitars create this awesome wall of sound, with riffs that just never get dull.
On this album, Saint Vincent once more proves that he takes his role as vocalist seriously, showcasing his vast vocal potential and adorning the music with quite a few memorable highlights.
The sound & mix guarantees the best possible way to experience this kind of Black Metal: perfectly outbalanced without becoming clinical, thus maintaining all its brutality and sharp edges.
As a cherry on the cake, the custom-made cover artwork by the hands of David Glomba turned out spot-on, as expected.
All in all, with this impressive blast of an album, the Black Metal scene better make way for an undeniable force to be reckoned with!
“Temple of Serpent Whores” will be released on LP (50x black / 150x super marble), digipack (100x) and tape (50x).
Thou shalt kneel before the Goatlord!
EXPURGATE - “NYNÄS DEATH”
Seremoth (ex-Merrimack) – guitars/bass
Saint Vincent (Blacklodge/Seth/The Arrival of Satan) - vocals
Alsvid (Seth/ex-Enthroned) – drums
Thavsael (ex-Voracious Gangrene) - guitars
After its long hypersleep, Goatlord Corp. now returns as a completely new and almost unrecognisable entity. Combining high-end song-writing skills and musicianship that are the result of many years of perfecting, with “Temple of Serpent Whores” the band has elevated itself to a whole new level.
The tracks flow like an unstoppable whirlwind of Satanic violence. Ferocious and malevolent, the songs are intense like Hell and incendiary as fuck! The tireless drums are full of wit and welcome variation, and the guitars create this awesome wall of sound, with riffs that just never get dull.
On this album, Saint Vincent once more proves that he takes his role as vocalist seriously, showcasing his vast vocal potential and adorning the music with quite a few memorable highlights.
The sound & mix guarantees the best possible way to experience this kind of Black Metal: perfectly outbalanced without becoming clinical, thus maintaining all its brutality and sharp edges.
As a cherry on the cake, the custom-made cover artwork by the hands of David Glomba turned out spot-on, as expected.
All in all, with this impressive blast of an album, the Black Metal scene better make way for an undeniable force to be reckoned with!
“Temple of Serpent Whores” will be released on LP (50x black / 150x super marble), digipack (100x) and tape (50x).
Thou shalt kneel before the Goatlord!
EXPURGATE - “NYNÄS DEATH”
If
the name Expurgate doesn’t immediately ring a bell, that’s because
this Swedish Death Metal band was just too fucking underground for you to know
it!
Their music never having been widely spread back in the early 90’s, it might be helpful to start with a more contemporaneous name: Svartsyn
As some of you should know, before Svartsyn there was Chalice. But what most of you probably don’t know, is that before Chalice, there was Expurgate!
With this release, Nomad Snakepit Productions invites you to dive into a long forgotten past, to a time when these members - that later would be forming and joining bands such as Chalice, Svartsyn and Unpure - were still completely immerged into Death Metal. Unsurprisingly, such output is exactly what the term Old-school Death Metal refers to!
Their music never having been widely spread back in the early 90’s, it might be helpful to start with a more contemporaneous name: Svartsyn
As some of you should know, before Svartsyn there was Chalice. But what most of you probably don’t know, is that before Chalice, there was Expurgate!
With this release, Nomad Snakepit Productions invites you to dive into a long forgotten past, to a time when these members - that later would be forming and joining bands such as Chalice, Svartsyn and Unpure - were still completely immerged into Death Metal. Unsurprisingly, such output is exactly what the term Old-school Death Metal refers to!
On
this LP we have compiled the band’s two only demos (“Forbidden Ruler” and the
unreleased ‘92 demo), together with some exclusive rehearsal tracks from the
same era.
It is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 60 copies on black vinyl and 140 on marble bloodred/lightblue vinyl. The LP includes an A2 poster with the cover artwork & exclusive pictures, plus an old-school style xeroxed insert with info about Expurgate and the tracks at hand.
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It is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 60 copies on black vinyl and 140 on marble bloodred/lightblue vinyl. The LP includes an A2 poster with the cover artwork & exclusive pictures, plus an old-school style xeroxed insert with info about Expurgate and the tracks at hand.
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‘Bombs Over Europe’ surges with intense energy and raw emotions, channeling rage and fury. The song’s lyrics center on the war in Ukraine and the devastating bombings by Russia. With Russia’s nuclear forces on standby, the looming threat of nuclear warfare and a potential World War 3 haunts the narrative. This ongoing cycle of destruction raises the chilling possibility of humanity's annihilation in a never-ending spiral of hatred.
‘Bombs Over Europe’ surges with intense energy and raw emotions, channeling rage and fury. The song’s lyrics center on the war in Ukraine and the devastating bombings by Russia. With Russia’s nuclear forces on standby, the looming threat of nuclear warfare and a potential World War 3 haunts the narrative. This ongoing cycle of destruction raises the chilling possibility of humanity's annihilation in a never-ending spiral of hatred.
Recorded
with Michael Heiliger at Presskopp Studio, the track's production took a new
direction. The mix gives more prominence to the bass guitar, adding a darker,
more oppressive sound, closer to Black Metal and Blackened Death Metal. Once
again, MAGEFA’s relentless fury echoes through the drums of war.
Biography
BiographyMAGEFA,
a formidable Death Metal band hailing from Frankfurt, Germany, derives its name
(pronounced with a hard G) from the Hebrew word for "Plague." Drawn
from influences such as Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, and Death, the band embarked
on its musical journey in 2014. In 2016, MAGEFA unleashed a powerful 3-track
Demo titled "A Peek Into Human Bodies," offering a glimpse into their
dark and ferocious sound. The release laid the foundation for their future
endeavors. The following year, in 2019, the band delivered their EP "New
Era Of Darkness," which further solidified their place in the extreme
metal scene. This release allowed their compositions to reach a wider audience,
establishing MAGEFA's presence in the metal community. Their momentum only intensified
with the release of "Instrument Inside" in 2020, captivating fans
with its relentless and intricate brutality. This album quickly gained
recognition as a fan favorite, solidifying MAGEFA's position as a force to be
reckoned with. In 2021, MAGEFA continued their sonic onslaught with the release
of their EP "Exenteration." The intense and unyielding tracks on this
release garnered over 240K streams on Spotify alone, solidifying their growing
fanbase and leaving a lasting impact on listeners. On March 12, 2022, the band
released the single "Back To The Front," available on all digital
platforms.
This release served as a gesture of support to Ukraine in their war against Russia, showcasing MAGEFA's dedication to using their music for meaningful causes. Continuing their relentless output, MAGEFA unleashed the single "Overdose" on July 27, 2022, further cementing their reputation for delivering visceral and uncompromising metal. January 6, 2023, marked the release of their third single from the upcoming EP "Pathology Calls," showcasing their unyielding dedication to pushing the boundaries of their genre.
This release served as a gesture of support to Ukraine in their war against Russia, showcasing MAGEFA's dedication to using their music for meaningful causes. Continuing their relentless output, MAGEFA unleashed the single "Overdose" on July 27, 2022, further cementing their reputation for delivering visceral and uncompromising metal. January 6, 2023, marked the release of their third single from the upcoming EP "Pathology Calls," showcasing their unyielding dedication to pushing the boundaries of their genre.
MAGEFA
are:
Kevin Grams – Guitars / Vocals
Kevin Grams – Guitars / Vocals
Andreas
Muttscheler -Bass
Nico Perez -Guitars
Nico Perez -Guitars
Kai
Or -Drums
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ACCUSER – “REBIRTHLESS”
Release: 21. November 2024
Since their beginnings as torchbearers of German thrash metal in the 1980s, ACCUSER have established themselves as one of the most consistent and influential capacities in the international metal scene. With their unmistakable sound, which combines powerful riffs and complex song structures, they have gained a loyal fan base over the decades and inspired numerous generations of metal fans.
Since their beginnings as torchbearers of German thrash metal in the 1980s, ACCUSER have established themselves as one of the most consistent and influential capacities in the international metal scene. With their unmistakable sound, which combines powerful riffs and complex song structures, they have gained a loyal fan base over the decades and inspired numerous generations of metal fans.
Their
13th album “Rebirthless” is exactly what the band envisioned: a powerful and
thoughtful album that perfectly realizes their musical vision while containing
everything that has always defined the band: powerful melodies, aggressive
rhythms and profound lyrics that captivate listeners and make them think.
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The
album is due out on October 31st. Pre-order at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-unseelie-court
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The
result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of
grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales
from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Experience
more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
Tracklisting:1.
The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
2. Omen of Embers
3.
Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5.
The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
6. The Terror of Lothian
7.
Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The
Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In
2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the
trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power
Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen
for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories
from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is
excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch
release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with
the world.
Line-Up:
Line-Up:
Dan
Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
NEWS 20.10.2024
Liebe
Metalheads & Supporter, die Progressive Metaller von FACTORY
OF ART sind mit dem fulminanten Comeback-Album „BACK
TO LIFE“ wieder im Geschäft. Seit der Veröffentlichung im Juni
hat das neue Werk, dass bislang als Vinyl und CD erhältlich ist,
großartige Kritiken von Fans, Presse, Radios bekommen und das überall auf
der Welt.Nun wird die nächste Stufe gezündet und FACTORY OF ART stellen das neue Album ab dem 20.10.2024 auf allen Plattformen zum weltweite Streaming, um die Reichweite von „ BACK TO LIFE“ evident zu erhöhen. Pre-save hier https://listen.music-hub.com/I4YrkC
Am 13.10.2024 feiern wir die Video Premiere von „Walking To The Place I Love“ unter https://youtu.be/5u_-opT8OPw
Freut euch auf zehn neue und hochinteressante Tracks, bei denen auch illustre Gäste wie amarcord und Stephanie Brill zu hören sind!
Aber wer die Band wirklich unterstützen will und was Echtes wie CD, Doppel LP, T-Shirts & vieles andere haben möchte, kann dies bestellen unter https://shop.factory-of-art.band/ oder auch als Download unter https://factoryofart.bandcamp.com
Alle Links gibt es hier: https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart
Cheers FACTORY OF ART
AMYSTERY – “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Heute erscheint das neue BONJOUR TRISTESSE Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zur Albumpremiere (ab 18:00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8prVeODdy8Das Album erscheint heute am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann hier bestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
https://supremechaos.com/link/bonjourtristesse/
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
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International Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, will host an early listening party October 30 on Discord for forthcoming EP, THE FALL OF HOUSE ABBARATH.
Join the band's Discord channel to listen at: https://discord.gg/QKzp2rxY
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
DRAGONCORPSE are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall of House Abbarath! Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.
"Raise your horns to one of the most unique bands of the current scene."- The Headbanging Moose
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI
Also available is a lyric video for "I Live...AGAIN," featuring Nick Miller (First Fragment, Unleash The Archers), which you can check out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llkwb8pYkyw.
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Track
Listing:1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
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Hierarchies are taking their death metal on a different plane altogether. As mentioned in our announcement statement, they play intricate, mind-warping death metal that's both technical and dissonant, and dutifully soaked in rot and slime. It's thrilling to delve into their demented world and attempt to decipher all the carefully orchestrated madness and make sense of so much that seems to be happening there and almost at the same time, as though it's taking place in different albeit overlapping dimensions. Listen to a couple of songs https://hierarchiesdm.bandcamp.com/album/hierarchies
HIERARCHIES - “SELF-TITLED”
For
fans of
- Acausal Intrusion, Dwelling Below, Pyrrhon, Evilyn, Chaos Motion, Wormed, Plague
RiderMembers of Acausal Intrusion and Dwelling Below conspire amongst themselves to create dissonant/technical death metal that pushes the limits of reality. With music being this intricate, strangely intuitive and visceral, it blurs the point where the magnification of their music ends and the imagination takes over. It's a dark, murky, nightmarish dive into a realm where trajectories from multiple dimensions manifest to intersect and overlap before dissipating, taking different temporal forms. Nothing is permanent in their world; the tunes change every few seconds and so does everything around them - the implications are in real-time and catastrophically mind-melting. It's a downward spiral of your consciousness where the out-of-control thoughts overwhelm and overpower, and take you on a one-way trip to incessant hallucinations and inevitable madness. Innumerable riffs are piled on top of one another first frantically, then slowly to allow for them to be properly seared into memory so that they can haunt you in turns for the rest of your life. Hierarchies have, on only their debut, created a truly frightening album not merely outwardly but one that is also psychologically scarring for the listener, and endlessly fascinating all the same.
Line up
Nicholas Turner (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Guitar
Anthony Wheeler (Dwelling Below, Hollowed Idols) - Bass
Jared Moran (Dwelling Below, Acausal Intrusion) - Drums and vocals
Mixed by Nick Turner at Malevolent Sound Studios
Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios
Artwork by Belial NecroArts
Track listing
1. Entity
2. Consecrate Phenomenon
3. Dimension
4. Twilight Tradition
5. Abstract
6. Complexity Parallels
7. Subtraction
8. Vultures
Release date - January 17th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Listen to “Krwawy Świt” here:https://youtu.be/jjiuhin_IdI
https://deusmortemofficial.bandcamp.com/track/krwawy-wit
„Krwawy Świt” is a song about tearing off the curtain of illusion and liberating the soul from the clutches of deadly nostalgia. It expresses the futility of searching for fulfillment in an existence that turns out to be an empty vessel. It is a song filled with hatred for the world and bitterness, where the only salvation for the soul is a spark of black fire that barely, but constantly smoulders.
Here's what vocalist and guitarist Necrosodom has to say about the single: "Krwawy Świt” is the beginning of a story about spiritual transformation, about a thorny path from the deadness of non-existence, towards a higher form of one's own consciousness. Musically, it balances between the school of Black Metal and the old rock vibe, which in the case of Deus Mortem is quite a bold step and opening the gates to previously unknown areas."
Scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, via Profane Spirit Productions, "Thanatos" promises a dynamic evolution for Deus Mortem. While retaining their black metal roots, the album showcases a powerful blend of old-school rock and metal influences, with driving riffs, thunderous rhythm sections, and haunting melodies. It's a testament to the band's musical growth, showcasing a more versatile and powerful sound than ever before.
"Thanatos" is a concept album that confronts the complexities of human existence. It takes listeners on a transformative journey through illusory realities, unveiling hidden truths and stripping away the veils of deception. It's a testament to personal struggle and the power of the Black Flame.
Ahead of the album’s release, Deus Mortem will embark on a Polish tour with fellow black metal acts Venefices and Devilpriest starting on 31 October 2024. Fans attending the tour will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the "Thanatos" CD before its official release date.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
https://foulbodyautopsyofficial.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/FoulBodyAutopsyofficial/
We're proud to announce that the German underworld lurkers of humongous subsonic death - NEKUS, finally return with "DEATH APOPHENIA", a death-scarred sonic interment into absolute subterranean torment, and their most lightless and catacombal statement to date. The colossal sophomore full-length entombment expands on the putrid and crushing heaviness of its critically acclaimed predecessor “Sepulchral Divination”, taking the band's formula of droning sepulchral death doom to its most inevitable and horrendous triumph yet.
The
horrendous sonic suffocation has been teased by iconic extreme metal blog Decibel
Magazine, who in premiering the track “Accursed Murmur“ have remarked
how the song is “a pure death-doom nightmare“ that is “both
power and atmosphere in equal measure” - you can check out the track and
feature https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/16/track-premiere-nekus-accursed-murmur/With its forty-plus minute running time split up in just five pachydermic movements, "Death Apophenia" casts the listener down into an aphotic sunken abyss to be torn apart by immense tidal forces and crushed by catastrophic tectonic pressure. The band’s staple use of reverb to create immense, growling subterranean hallways reaches the pinnacle of its mastership, and so does their ability to construct humongously grotesque atmospheres that make the listener feel like they are being devoured by the earth and mummified alive. Tortured screams drenched in feedback and enormous and solemn sounding drum shells create a ritual-like telluric funeral march into the underworld, while slabs of inhumanly crushing and downtuned guitars bore a massive hole into the earth like molten lava melting the crust and sinking downward into the blackest chasm, evoking the sensation of an enormous, planet-sized horrendous burial taking place. Nothing can escape the sheer tonnage and crushing force of this immense sonic beast, and while Nekus are shown to be diligently delving further into the redefinition and delineation of their own personal idea of death metal as a monolithic and cinematic sentence to complete aural entombment, the comparisons to bands like Grave Upheaval, early Temple Nightside, Moss, Anatomia and The Funeral Orchestra, due to the surreal hideousness of the atmospheres and sheer heaviness of the music, will be many and not far from truth.
"Death Apophenia" is slated for a November 15 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on LP, CD, MC and digital, and all formats are now preorderable via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/nekus-death-apophenia
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ASPYXIA – „EXIT ; REALITY „
Asphyxia was thrash metal from Verviers, Liège, Belgium formed in 1987 and released 3 demos and one full length album called ‘Exit : Reality’. Asphyxia was Christian Olde Wolbers (Vio Lence , ex Fear Factory) first band he played in. Much sought-after album, eBay prices over 250 euros. Liner notes by Steven Willems (Rock Tribune and Voices From The Darkside). Produced by Andre Gielen (Channel Zero, Enthroned, Celestial Season). Cover artwork by Eric Philippe (Stratovarius, Artillery, Rhapsody of Fire).
ETERNAL DIRGE – „KHAOS MAGICK „
German Death metal band Eternal Dirge was formed in 1986 and released four demos and 2 full length albums. They played an early American style of death metal blended with Teutonic thrash, different to any other European death metal band of the time. Their second album from 1996 "Khaos Magick", showed a similar contempt for contemporary metal trends. There were no concessions to the more popular metallic sounds of that time; groove metal, melodic death metal, black metal. Eternal Dirge were a genuine band with their own sound. They made music that reflected their interests and Lovecraftian worldview. Khaos Magic is the most dark yet atmospherically album from their catalogue. Somewhere comparable to early Septic Flesh or Rotting Christ & Necromantia with the dark keyboard sounds and repetitive riffs or even Nocturnus. And of course the heavily rooted German Death and thrash metal influences
CD and Vinyl: black and silver!
FURBOWL – „THOSE SHREDDED DREAMS „
Re-release of the sold out, legendary debut Those Shreddd Dreams of Sweden’s FURBOWL.
FURBOWL was formed in 1991 when Johan Liiva left Carnage and hooked up with his old buddy Max Thornell on drums (both would form HEARSE in the 90’s). After a few demos FURBOWL recorded their debut album ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ in 1991, the album was produced by Carnage / Carcass guitar player and long-time friend of the band, Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Michael also played some leads on the album. (And not surprisingly Michael asked Johan to join Arch Enemy some years later). This re-issue contains the legendary FURBOWL debut ‘Those Shredded Dreams’ and as bonus eleven tracks the band recorded before and after their debut album. All in all, a true monument for the most underrated Swedish death metal band from the early 90’s! Extensive liner notes from Johan, Max and Michael! ‘Death ‘N Roll before it was invented. Furbowl sure was an unique band, and I urge you all to seek out all of their recordings’ - Daniel Ekeroth, author of ‘Swedish Death Metal’.
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Watch the music video now via Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/MYEMzVox_RA
“Monumenty” (translates to “Monuments” from Polish) will be released via Pagan Records on 29 November 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
The album was recorded and mixed last fall at Impressive Art studio in Porąbka, Poland by Przemysław Nowak.
The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluść" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "Apostoł" (2020 album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions) and "Czarna ewangelia" (2018 debut album released via Under the Sign of Garazel Productions). In 2019, Czort also released a split entitled "Under the White Flame" with Mordhell, Occultum and Dagorath.
In Slavic mythology, Czort (or chort) is considered to be a demon of total evil, with horns, hooves, a skinny tail, and a pig-face.
Tracklist 1. Paroksyzm Ludzkości
2. Zjawa
3. Kuźnia Materii
4. Oczyma Monumentu
5. Zmagaznie Rdzeniem Istnienia
6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu
7. 23.48.30
8. Antynatalizm Boga
9. Ubóstwo Idei
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Austin (TX) - Texas metal titans IGNITOR have unleashed a video for "Machine Gun," originally recorded by New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends, Saxon. The cover song is taken from IGNITOR's new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o8noAxDpr0
The track and video features cameos from vocalist Marc Lopes of Metal Church, Let Us Prey and Ross the Boss, as well as Ross the Boss Friedman himself of Manowar and The Dictators.
IGNITOR vocalist
Jason McMaster explains. "I was in Germany playing a festival with Watchtower, where
we were direct support for Metal Church. I met up with Marc and we became
fast friends. It was an obvious idea to me to ask him to guest on a track on
the new IGNITOR record. This great Saxon cover of 'Machine
Gun' was perfect. He kicks so much ass on it, I am super proud of it."IGNITOR guitarist, Robert Williams, weighs in on the idea to get Ross the Boss, with whom Marc also works. "Jason called Marc and so it only seemed fitting that I reach out to my friend Ross to throw a ripping guitar solo into the mix. Ross was immediately into the idea and just killed it. They both shine on this rendition of "Machine Gun." We have a ton of respect for both of
these guys."
The video concept was created by Marc Lopes himself. Marc has his own digital creative design company called SONATHERIA. It was convenient and hands on for Marc, as he created content for the "Machine Gun" video in his own studio. Basic B-roll footage was shot in Texas, and then sent to Marc by the band to incorporate into the editing.
Jason on the video...." When we finally saw the final edit, we were blown away. Excellent work by Marc at containing the energy for this video. I am stoked to share a song with him and that involvement even goes beyond contribution of his voice. He is one of my favorite singers in metal, and then, his digital video production work truly added to the power of the track".
The U.S. version of Horns and Hammers adds the ripping cover of Saxon’s classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest vocalist Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss, Let Us Prey) and guest guitarist Ross“The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, The Dictators, Ross the Boss). The European version of Horns and Hammers features a live performance of IGNITOR's 2020 track, “Hell Shall Be Your Home.”
"Machine Gun" is available on all streaming outlets, available for download, and the video is a global release on YouTube.
Horns and Hammers is be available on Bandcamp via Metal on Metal Records, and in the United States on www.revoltvinylrecords.com. Revolt Vinyl Records will make it available on CD and vinyl.
U.S. residents can order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/product/1039420
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website .
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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Renowned black psych metal band, FURZE, announces the release of its highly anticipated new album, "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". The album, set for a mind-bending release on 15 November 2024 and available for pre-order now, will take listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of darkness, the haunting beauty of the unknown, and a trip that will solidify FURZE's status as masters of the "black psych" metal sound.
To coincide with the album announcement, FURZE has released a trippy music video for the track “Marrow Creed”. The video visually embodies the album's themes of cosmic exploration, existential dread, and the allure of the forbidden. This new song is a prime example of FURZE's evolution, pushing the boundaries of its sound with a trippy and unusual soundscape.
Watch the music video to “Marrow Creed”: https://youtu.be/tyyuzdzpeUkListen to the track on
Pre-order "Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies": https://d-a-p.org/
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" marks a significant milestone for FURZE, showcasing its evolution and pushing the boundaries of its signature sound. The album features a diverse range of tracks, from the psychedelic ballad "Marrow Creed" to the intense, Satanic groove of "Waswasah".
Woe J. Reaper said:
“We invite you to journey the 9th full length of FURZE - "COSMIC STIMULATION OF DARK FANTASIES". Creating sounds where eternity is haunting mankind's will for survival and barking answers seems echoing, twisting that same will to the point of hunting Man's soul back through spectral infinity.
“The album pushes the personal edge of diverse Furzement to dark delights. Heavily brandished with oldish black doom metal spirit to breed new blood: Under the umbrella Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies you have songs like Marrow Creed, a psychedelic ballad of an inner self-motion/devotion, Waswasah - a Satanic groove with whispers from a devil so potent we wish only Kings in the beyond would, but do not hear! And another 4 raw power tunes on what is no less than the 2nd (!) brand new Furze full-length in 2024 alone. Long live Black Psych Metal!”
"Cosmic Stimulation of Dark Fantasies" will be available as a stunning Gatefold LP on 15 November 2024, in a collaboration between Devoted Art Propaganda and Polytriad Fingerprints. Prepare to have your orgasmic sensibilities awakened by the return of Woe J. Reaper!
Devoted Art Propaganda have also prepared an on-demand print of the “Necromanzee“ T-shirt design reinterpreted by von Ritter. This will only be available in pre-order and will be shipped on 15 November. Devoted Art Propaganda will also distribute older Furze material - stay tuned!
Furze released its eighth album “Caw Entrance” earlier this year in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats.
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
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Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes its powerful new
video, "GROUND POUNDER," a track from their album "PROVING
GROUNDS DEVASTATION," out now via Wormholedeath.'Ground Pounder' is a song about an Infantryman Soldier brainwashed by the military establishment to keep marching on no matter what hell they’re faced with. This music video is the first upon release of the album “Proving Grounds Devastation”. This video was directed by both MavErick and Marc Petrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpkdcgCWOw8
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Kyle Yannon (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
www.masspunishment.com
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Check it out at the following link:
"Drenched In Righteous Offal" will be available October 18 on all the usual streaming platforms.
After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, Subversions of the Psyche, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, Edifice of Vicissitudes, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track
Listing:1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
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Label: Grind To Death Records / Fiadh Productions
Release Date: November 28th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Darkthrone | Urgehal | Wolfbastard | Taake
An insignificant, impotent worm of belief came crawling from the desert sands. It brought its wheedling words of bile and honey to our home, its slow poison of false humility and father worship, eating at the hearts of those too easily swayed from sacred paths. Our steel began to rust and our blood run thin. Our mothers and our teachers, our conduits to the world that had cradled us through the centuries, were cast down and discarded as over eager boy-kings clambered across the bodies that had birthed them, scrambling desperately for the crown of the whispering worm. Under this new order of edicts and commandments seers became whores and queens became witches. And the disregarding turned to disrespecting…to dominating…to abusing…and to burning.
“Like the screams from a thousand vengeful souls from the witch’s bonfire.”- Vittra describes the sound of Völva.
From Malmö, Sweden comes the vengeful, satanic, feminist sound of Völva; a howling, hate-filled voice of rage, fuelled by the fire and the fists that have subjugated womankind since the old ways were undone by the insidious Christian contamination of the world. Born in the simmering underground cauldrons of punk and black metal the band built their foundations with a self-titled demo and the highly regarded Promises Unfold As Lies EP – and now the time for the unveiling of their mesmerising, intimidating full length debut album is at hand. Desires Profane begins with the acidic malice of ‘The Tower’ and immediately draws you into its world of flame and shadow. With its clarity edged with dirt and direct, unflinching approach ‘The Tower’ begins to carve out a strange soundscape of distinct character, with melody implied rather than simply stated. Familiar yet unsettlingly different…it’s an aura that permeates the whole album. ‘Walk With Me’, primal and chaotic, infused with anger and a sense of the forbidden that underlines the fact that Völva are born of different blood, a breed apart and your welcome into their circle is by no means assured. ‘Never Forgive’ stalks you like a blood encrusted valkyrie with a slow menace and a Transylvanian hunger, while ‘The Serpent’ sinks its needle fangs of nightmare into your quivering flesh, injecting the venom as cold flames lick at your nerve endings. The dark and ragged glory that unfolds as Desires Profane progresses is both addictive and magnificent. This is black metal at its assured and powerful, cruel and angular best, attacking with a merciless and fiercely focused purpose. Finishing with ‘Vagabond’ that brings a pagan lilt to its grimy onslaught, a hymn to forgotten times before the coming of the worm, Desires Profane leaves you in no doubt that Völva want to tear down everything that you know and set light to all you think you understand.
On November 28th Desires Profane will be unleashed on vinyl by Fiadh Productions and CD by Grind To Death Records – both versions housed in a sleeve that affirms Völva’s chosen role as the enemy, the adversary of the oppressor. Scathing and acerbic in their assault on all who support the pillars of our rotten society, this band are passionate advocates for its end. You will not hear another album this year as aflame with scorn, contempt and fury as Desires Profane – bewitching in its bitterness and spellbinding in its savagery.
Line-up:
Hedonosticia - Vocals/Bass
Vittra - Guitar/Vocals
Skuld – Drums/Vocals
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Feral have released one of the most crushing albums in the Swedish death metal vein. And it's not like they're merely imitating others; much thought and effort has been put into writing the songs and perfecting their sound which is also influenced by the US death metal bands such as Autopsy and others. Their juggernaut of an album is streaming in full now and can be found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S41uCDpvIxA
FERAL - “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of : Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, GraveSwedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Unleash
the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie
Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be
reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will
leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon. This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
Attack of the Zombie Cans(Lyrics)
Blood moon is rising and they're rising from their graves
The cans of death are searching for their preys
You are condemned and they are thirsty for your life
The scent of death is dripping from their eyes.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Stabbing, slicing, eating
20 pounds of human flesh
You're gonna run but you are running to your death
They are ecstatic, made of metal and undead
You cannot kill them, or drink them - you are dead!
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
Teratogenesis, his name is Joe
He's gonna run you down into your darkest foe
Lamentation upon your life
You're gonna feel the scent of death until you die
Teratogenesis,
Feel the pain inside your darkest bliss.
Run!
Revenge, attack of zombie cans
Run for your life!
Run!
You can't escape the smell of blood
Dripping from their metal veins.
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After the release of the single in digital format, which has reached 5K streams on Spotify, Italian Doomsters EPITAPH present the official lyric video of the song "KINGDOM OF SLUMBER" a manifesto of the dark and epic sound played by the band, and the first track taken from new album "PATH TO OBLIVION". Give it a look at https://youtu.be/8Kodbqpkibk
Created by Tiago Silva on the amazing graphics designed by Dimitri Corradini, it makes us understand that the journey towards the oblivion has begun and Doom Metal, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style:Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists:
Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea
Tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Detroit (MI) - Melodic/Power Thrashers, AMONG THESE ASHES will release new album, EMBERS OF ELYSIUM, December 6 on Alone Records! The album clocks in at over an hour of music and features 12 new tracks, plus a bonus song, from the band.
A lyric video for new single, "Serpents Among Rats," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXeZ215GHM
"It's very hard for me to pick a favorite track of ours because I have to love the track in order for it to make it on one of our albums," explains guitarist Richard Clark. "That said, 'Serpents Among Rats' is exceptionally memorable for me because it embodies all of my favorite elements of metal. It's melodic, heavy, and aggressive; the lyrics are clever, the vocals are delivered beautifully, and the band is crushing. Lyrically, this track is about how the societal elite, particularly politicians, manipulate and fuel division among the people. The lyrics encourage seeing through that behavior and unifying to rise above it."
As for the forthcoming album, Embers of Elysium, Clark goes on to say that it "is quite the leap for us in every aspect from Dominion Enthroned. Where Dominion was a full concept album, the first eight tracks on Embers of Elysium are standalone, and the last four tracks are part of a fictional sci-fi/horror concept called Chronicles of the Obsidian Reign. I can say with confident humility that every song on this album was crafted and delivered without compromise. The wide range of all of our influences is on display on this album. I think we executed it tastefully and with precision, and I hope it resonates powerfully with listeners."
Track
Listing:1. Embers of Elysium
2. Serpents Among Rats
3. Faceless War Machines
4. Of One Blood
5. Stronger Than Death
6. Storm Within
7. The Undertow
8. The Enemy In I
9. Through Ethereal Voids
10. The Hybrid Bloodline
11. A Presence Unknown
12. The Obsidian Reign
*13. The Undertow (feat. Brooke Rousseau)
*Bonus track, featuring vocalist Brooke Rousseau.
Credits:
Recorded by Among These Ashes.
Mixed and mastered by Matt Roach.
Cover Art by Jayson Cessna
Line-Up:
Richard Clark: lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, and songwriter
Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP): Lead and harmony vocals. JP is also the vocalist for traditional metal band, Traveler
Dylan Hamann: Rhythm guitar.
Kane Bochatyn: Bass
Kyle Wagner: Drums
Bio:
Among These Ashes is a melodic power/thrash metal band hailing from Detroit, Michigan (USA). The band's central focus is the creation of stellar, highly-memorable metal songs. The group's sound is crushingly heavy and punctuated by cerebral arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression. Among These Ashes' debut musical offering, Dominion Enthroned, is a conceptual tour de force, inspired by modern societal parallels and struggles. Originally released independently, the record was later re-released under a single-album contract with Alone Records on vinyl and CD formats.
In April 2023, the band released an original single, entitled "The Enemy in I," which lyrically chronicles the woes of self-destruction. The band recorded a cover of "Sirens" by Savatage as an accompaniment to this release. In March 2024, Among These Ashes independently released a cover of W.A.S.P. track, "Restless Gypsy."
The band features Jean-Pierre Abboud (Traveler) on lead and harmony vocals, Dylan Hamann (Variform) and Richard Clark on lead and rhythm guitars, Kane Bochatyn on bass, and Kyle Wagner (Nethergate) on drums. Together, this line-up is committed to its vision of consistently delivering uncompromisingly heavy music to the metal hordes.
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Listen to “Aderlater” here: https://song.link/aderlater“We wrote the track Aderlater with the full band after J.D. and Stef came up with some chords that went nowhere,” said the band. “We were all listening to a lot of post-punk and new wave and most of us attended concerts by The Cure around the time.”
“If I recall correctly Mitch came up with the intro drum pattern and we changed the 6/8 we had to a 4/4 beat and wrote basically the entire song on the spot. The lead in the chorus came from Tristan from another old composition we never finished. It all fell into place, so to speak.”
“Lyrically the song deals with laying bare uncomfortable and personal feelings for the sake of music. It is, in a way, an ode to insecurity.”
Noctambulist are an atmospheric post-black metal outfit from Tilburg, the Netherlands. Formed in 2015 between housemates J.D. Kaye, Sam C.A. and Mitchell Scheerder, they set out to create a hard-hitting, melancholic style of black metal that draws inspiration from other genres such as post-rock, shoegaze, new wave and post-punk.
Noctambulist stand for contrasts. Serotonin summits and strung-out canyons. The empty and the grandiose. The beautiful and the appalling.
After defining their sound and completing the lineup with guitarists Tristan Tabbers and Stef Heesakkers they released their full-length debut “Noctambulist I: Elegieën” via Northern Silence Productions. Their second album will be released through These Hands Melt, with more information to be unveiled soon.
Noctambulist are
J.D. Kaye – Vocals & Guitar
Stef Heesakkers – Guitar
Tristan Tabbers – Guitar
Sam C.A. – Bass
Mitchell Scheerder - Drums
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Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The second single 'HENKIEN POLULLA' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-henkien
The band comments:
"Musically the song represents a more straightforward side of the album “Sankarin matka” and it's probably the closest that we get to a traditional second-wave black metal sound on this album. It will also be the track for our first official music video, released later during 2024.
The lyrics continue the storyline that goes on throughout the album. In this part the narrator, after seeing signs in flames, strives to get closer to the Spirits he worships. The track has been a solid choice in our live setlist since its completion."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Listen to the first single 'Paluu liekkeihin' https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
Biography:NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Track list:
1. Tulikipuna
2. Tuhatkasvoinen
3. Sankarin matka
4. Paluu liekkeihin
5. Käskyläisen sanat
6. Henkien polulla
7. Matka halki myrskyjen
8. Tähtivaeltaja
Album cover by Mika Huumonen
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
Kadonnut - Keyboards
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Los Angeles (CA) - One-man Melodic Death/Black Metal act, THE MOSAIC WINDOW, has joined forces with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of "ASHES LIKE ANVILS," the second single from forthcoming album, HEMASANCTUM. Click to stream below! https://www.invisibleoranges.com/the-mosaic-window-ash-like-anvils/
The Mosaic Window will release Hemasanctum, November 15 on Willowtip Records! The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats.
"Hemasanctum sprawls and ponders along its path, examining shared trials and tribulations obscured behind cryptic language and annihilating blast beats. Memorable melodic lines are a major focus, but so is shifting pacing that cycles through pure black metal aggression and cathartic slowdowns."- Invisible Oranges
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/the-mosaic-window.aspx
https://themosaicwindow.bandcamp.com/album/hemasanctum
Track Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
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This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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Death metal outfit VOMIT FORTH has delivered their punishing new album, TERRIFIED OF GOD. Following up on the success of their 2022 release Seething Malevolence , the band’s latest full-length pushes the boundaries of extreme metal, offering twelve tracks of unrelenting intensity and atmospheric dread.
A willingness to explore and incorporate influences from across a wide sonic landscape has always set VOMIT FORTH apart from their metal peers, and TERRIFIED OF GOD is here to solidify the band as a mainstay act in the metal community. The band’s live show is just as punishing as the record, and with an upcoming tour supporting The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus, more audiences will witness Vomit Forth’s violent attack.
Stream the new album here: https://vomitforth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Genre : Barbagia Dark FolkLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music |
Release date : October 31st 2024
If north Europe has Wardruna, Heilung and Forndom, Italy has ILIENSES. This could not be possible but from Sardinia, the island of the ancient Nuragic civilizations, whose traditions and languages still live nowdays.
Keep in mind what follows: although the style it's ritualistic and Folk-driven, such as the one developed in North Europe which often makes of the "Nordic" matrix the only possible one, ILIENSES do not make any syncretism. The language, sounds, traditional instruments, themes and inspirations sticks only to Sardinian lands, history and culture, especially the one of Barbagia - the vast mountainous region in the inner Sardinia.
ILIENSES Dark Folk music it's ritualistic, thickly atmospheric and deeply evocative of Barbagia's mysteries and spirits. The band plays with self-constructed traditional instruments, sings in Sardinian language and makes use of A Tenore chants, a Sardinian autochthon kind of throat singing. Lyrics are strictly in Sardian autochthon language, and speaks about poetry, legends, facts and stories of Sardinian popular culture, an ancient culture which is still alive nowdays thanks to the oral transmission and the islander kind of society.
A few words about Jae, from ILIENSES:
"Lost in the undefined time and space of visions that manifest themselves in their primal sacredness, we felt the importance of searching for our roots. In particular, we tried to understand how the forms that make us up also make up earth, water, fire and stars and how they reach us through an audible and silent language. We recognize their vibrations but not their location in our mind, and hence the need to find the key, the "Jae" of the mystery that opens hidden portals.
Stones, woods, tombs, Domus, wells and Nuraghe, our primordial homes, are all thousands of years old living matter and are the places where we started chasing the thread of time, attached to both life and death. At the other end of the thread, we found esoteric figures, some appealing and some ominous, who hold with the same thread the extremes of everything, the beginning and the end of every being and every form, of men and even of time itself."
Sale Points:
Barbagia Dark Folk - Sardinian ritualistic Folk music, stylistically close to Wardruna and Heilung;
Played with self-constructed traditional instruments;
Lyrics in Sardinian autochthon language;
Ritualistic, evocative and atmospheric soundtrack-alike music;
ILIENSES it's not just music, but also CULTURE.
The band often plays in sites of archaeological value, such as the "Tombe Dei Giganti" and "Nuraghi", ancient structures of Nuragic populations.
Tracklist:
1) Jae
2) Tzonca
3) Eròes
4) Hampsicora
5) Ili Lur In Nurac Sessar
6) Animas
7) Arbèschet
ILIENSES are:
Mauro Medde & Natascia Talloru
Recording, mixing and mastering by Mauro Medde (ILI Music Studios) Photography: Gianfranco Delussu
Artwork: Arturo Grieco & Natascia Talloru
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After the first single, the title-track "The Kingdoom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo
ENDLESS DARK reveal a second cut from their debut album, "Alone in Paradise": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ies4WMOUXw
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
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ONE WITH THE RIVERBED – “SUCCUMB”
Label: DusktoneRelease Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black/Post Metal
For fans of: Gloson | Ghost Bath | Harakiri For The Sky | An Autumn For Crippled Children
Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, One With The Riverbed are a band whose music draws upon the essential, elemental forces of life itself. Vibrant, pulsing, agonized and exhilarating it reaches into the very core of those who find themselves engulfed by its gargantuan onslaught, broken open by its emotional power and exposed to its harsh truths and unflinching, penetrative gaze. Corrosive black metal crashes against the monolithic shores of a vast post-metal landscape, the tumbling riffs and ethereal melodies entwine forming something staggering and too colossal to comprehend and yet shot through with intensely intimate emotion – a glorious paradox of scale that has never been more effective than on the band’s imminent second full length album, Succumb.
Beginning with current single, the grand, portentous ‘Infested’, Succumb, gathers you up in its arms and carries you into its rampaging tumult of sound. Within the irresistible torrent you are sometimes gasping for breath, riding the crest of foaming, roaring waves and sometimes absorbed into the shadows and aquamarine twilight beneath the surface, skimming across the silent stones of a secret, submerged world. It’s a thrilling, bewildering, excoriating journey through an array of internal landscapes, dreamscapes and soundscapes. Within the world of ‘Dominion’ heartbreaking beauty emerges tentatively from the raging darkness, stays long enough to bewitch and enchant, then slips away again as suddenly as it arrived, utterly consumed, leaving the listener bereft – the sense of loss tangible. When ‘Purified’ casts you into the still shallows of ‘Adaptation’ you can float upon its reflective, echoing notes gazing at a sky obscured by tears, while vocals ripped apart with desolate emotion flay the layers of experience from your broken flesh. The potency of this collection of songs lies in its sheer emotive force that speaks in a voice both god-like and child-like to the universal hopes and fears within us all; the love, grief, shame and spirit that combine and coalesce in our veins.
From their beginnings amongst the forests and wetlands of their Kalamazoo home in 2017, One With The Riverbed always knew that they wanted to push the boundaries of the post-metal genre, to expand the palette of sounds that were the staple diet of other bands. The searing emotions that raged within their creative spirit demanded dissonance, cried out for soul-scarring textures and the unbridled harshness that black metal could supply…and with Succumb they have reached the overwhelming apogee of that creative vision. Succumb will be unleashed by Dusktone on October 25th – prepare for blinding revelation, shocking transformation and total disintegration…
Line-up:
John Scott – Guitar
Bryan Neterer – Guitar
Lisa Bridenstine – Bass
Jimmy Welty – Drums
Jared Koons – Vocals
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Century
Media Records are pleased to announce the start of the upcoming SECOND
CHAPTER of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary
and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, who
were fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal
producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.).Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
And in order to showcase the impressing remastering as well as bonus remix treatment given to some of the material, you can now also check out the EDGE OF SANITY digital singles “Darkday (Remaster 2024)” as well as “Darkday (Remix 2024)” , taken from the 2CD and Digital Album format from the upcoming “The Spectral Sorrows” re-issue, on all DSP’s as well as in visualizers:
"Darkday (Remaster 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E79fNEmhBI
"Darkday (Remix 2024)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj87xI05nL0
NEWS 12.10.2024
HEREZA - " DECOMPOSED BEYOND RECOGNITION"
TORMENT OF SOULS – “MORTUUS EST I “
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery.
The
band's debut album BECKONING TRIBULATION is now on Dark
Descent Records.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states ABERRATOR vocalist N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
Order Beckoning Tribulation at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beckoning-tribulation
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Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing Beckoning Tribulation, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
Tracklisting:
1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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SUIDAKRA – “DARKANAKRAD”
Release: 07. November 2024
Exactly 30 years to the month after the band was founded, German melodic/Celtic death metallers SUIDAKRA present their 15th studio album! Musically, the band seem to be returning to their early years with these 11 tracks, as DarkanakraD is undoubtedly dominated by melodic death metal parts, but at the same time also undergoes further development. The album sounds as fresh and powerful as if the band had sprung from a fountain of youth.
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Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
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Listen to "In The Gravelight" on streaming https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-gravelight
The band comments the single:
"In the Gravelight delves into the protagonist's descent into madness, where guilt and past deeds consume him from within."
A Tale Beyond the Pale CD PRE-ORDER available here :
Watch Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo
Watch Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Track
list:
01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
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Prepare to descend into the abyss. Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of their harrowing EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE". Mark your calendars, for this sonic onslaught is set to pulverize your senses on November 15th, 2024.
Emerging from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, Bodybuilder is the singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals, and pulverizing drum programming.
"There's No There, There" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi
draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William
Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting
soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that
spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.
This is more than music. It's an experience you won't forget.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CD
Label: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of. Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris and so on….
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Rising Swiss black/death metal force TYRMFAR has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their upcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS, set to be unleashed on the world on March 28th, 2025. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the band as they continue their relentless ascent in the world of extreme metal.
"We are very excited to announce that our next EP will be released with WormHoleDeath Records!" exclaims the band. "We are very much looking forward to working with them. In addition to having already signed major productions, the label turns out to be very professional with available and helpful people. We will be able to benefit from their large network of contacts and their many years of experience."
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly rose through the ranks of extreme metal after their 2013 inception. Their 2015 debut EP, In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit, and 2017’s acclaimed Human Abomination set the stage for performances at major European festivals like Metal Days, earning them praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” Their second album, Renewal Through Purification, showcased a powerful blend of black and death metal. In 2022, they pushed boundaries further with Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, leading to a European tour with Gorgoroth. Tyrmfar is now poised to claim their place on the world stage.
"Symbiosis" EP represents a further exploration of their compositional boundaries. Dedicated to bringing out the best in each member, the band invested significant effort into the creative process. Drawing on their collective years of experience, they sought to authentically convey their emotions through music. Against the backdrop of a tense ecological and social climate, the lyrics address these issues, expressing a sense of unease and confusion about humanity's relationship with nature.
Strongly influenced by Scandinavian black and death metal from the late 90s and early 2000s, the EP also incorporates modern elements. Given the band members' diverse musical tastes, the songwriting process involved a collaborative effort to blend their preferred styles. The band places great importance on emotional expression, believing that a strong connection with the audience is essential to their live performances.
“Pilgrimage of Oneness” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/pilgrimageofoneness
Tracklist
1. Pilgrimage of Oneness
2. Symphony of Pain
3. Haunted by the Truth
4. The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1
5. The Reckoning, Pt.2
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon – Bass
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Denigrate's singer Galzi tells about the song:
"This is the fastest and shortest song on the upcoming album. You could maybe call it radio friendly track. It's made by our guitarists Sepi and Teemu with their supernaturally ethereal collaboration. We didn't plan the album to have this kind of musical approach included but mainly just teenage-like enthusiasm and persistence of searching and finding and the joy that comes from that.
Lyrics narrate under the feminine theme of the album. They are about connection and search of meaning. They are about admiration that is longing for response, and the panic of being rejected."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-underether
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist :
01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
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MISANTHROPY - “THE EVER-CRUSHING WEIGHT OF STAGNANCE”
For
fans of
- Origin, Archspire, Ulcerate, Fleshbore, Gorguts, Atheist
Misanthropy offer a refreshing raw, frantic and visceral approach to the tech death style. Instead of playing safe and adopting the same safe predictable formula used by the established bands, they're carving their own path and going about the style in their own unconventional manner, skittering off without prior warning and swerving violently and just doing things seemingly at random but mostly at break-neck speed. It all seems wonderfully/overwhelmingly haphazard but underneath the maddening chaos lies meticulous writing and more impressively, clean execution which they have nailed while recording the music live. For that reason the pulsating, kinetic energy on this record is tangible - one can feel the rush, the rising sense of excitement when they speed up or switch things suddenly at the spur of the moment or just resort to mangling their instruments to create the most infernal cacophony. Misanthropy are an ever-evolving band, imbibing the influences around them and freely recreating them in their own unique manner which may not be too straightforward but it definitely makes for a thrilling listen.
Line up
Kevin Kovalsky - Guitar and Vocals
Paul Reszczynski - Drums
José Valles - Guitar
Mark Bojkewycz - Fretless Bass
Artwork by Pedro Sena - Lordigan (Analepsy, Cognitive, Extermination Dismemberment)
Track listing
1. Of Sulking And The Wrathful
2. The All-Devouring
3. A Cure For The Pestilence
4. Condemned To A Nameless Tomb
5. Descent
6. Sepulcher
7. Consumed By The Abyss
Release date - December 13th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Release
date :November
15th 2024
Genre : Atmospheric Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 33min35
TIME LURKER is back this year with "EMPRISE". After his first eponymous album released in 2017 and his split with CEPHEIDE, Time Lurker is back as a duo, accompanied on vocals by Sotte._
The album will be released on November 15th on the label Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
TIME LURKER is a solo atmospheric black metal project, created by Mick in 2014. Inspired by the darkness of the human soul and introspective journeys deep into his own torments. Returning after 5 years’ silence, Time Lurker are back in 2024 with a new album that has been built on doubt, self-questioning and suffering, but also on the strength of self-transcendence and determination. Joined in 2023 by SOTTE for all the vocals and lyrics.
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"EXTINCTION RITUAL," HATE ANGEL'S debut album. Brace yourselves for a blistering assault on your senses – a merciless onslaught of razor-sharp riffs, blast-beaten drums, and vocals that sear your soul. This isn't just music; it's an experience.
Tracklist
1 Orkdal 1977
2 Crawling From The Grave
3 Music Of Torture
4 Blood & Silver
5 Tyr Blot
6 Morningstar
7 Kill The King
8 Extinction Ritual
Hailing from the icy clutches of Oslo, Hate Angel isn't just a band, it's a sonic ritual of primal aggression. Founded in 2017 by guitarist Hans Erik Sundby, this band is a relentless force, conjuring up a whirlwind of blackened fury and thrashing mayhem.
Hate Angel lineup for "Extinction Ritual":
Hans Erik Sundby - Lead Guitar
Qiaochu "Mad Pig" Tang - Lead Guitar
Carl Engstrøm - Drums
Jon Anders Krogh Eggen - Vocals
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Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "Call To The Void," the third single from forthcoming album, Through Endless Black!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKDqrxHJK8
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order:
https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-black
Track List:
Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Release: 31. October 2024
The Dutch band Slechtvalk have been making their mark on the European metal scene since 1999 and have been delighting fans of symphonic, folk, black and Viking death metal for the past 25 years. While some bands lose their bite over the years, Slechtvalk present themselves more extreme and brutal than ever before on their sixth longplayer “At Death's Gate”.
The Dutchmen create a dense, dark atmosphere with impressive precision, one moment creating a melodic tapestry of sound and the next bludgeoning everything to the ground.
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The artwork created by Federico De Luca fully represents the elegance and mystical aura that can be felt in this new work.
And here is "Anhedonia" tracklist:
1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
The album will be released on January 3rd, 2025 and is possible to pre-order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
The return to the scene, after the clamor of "Koinè", is marked by an intimate approach towards what has been created, making "Anhedonia" a bridge between past, present and future. It is a sort of musical journey between esoteric and oriental sounds, Ambient-wave elements and references to Nordic musical traditions, but without losing the identity of the project made by the beauty of the atmospheres that blend inextricably with the sonic extremism of Black Metal.
You can find in "Anhedonia" the cinematic essence of ULVER, the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
As it is for years now, always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
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The new single will be available October 11 on all digital platforms!
Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN's first album in seven years, will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:
1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Timisoara,
Romania based Occult Black Metal trident ORDINUL NEGRU announce
the track-list for their upcoming full-length album "DODEKATEMORIA"
as follows:
I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
The cover artwork was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and now by a first video for the track "Zahir" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
"Dodekatemoria" will be released this Autumn in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
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Norwegian
Extreme Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS unveil "THE
ULTIMATE TRUTH", a new song from the upcoming album "MY
GHOST".
The song is presented with a great official video directed and edited by Caroline Kløvrud for Litt Film that you can view at https://youtu.be/8qYaplQj1Kg
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "My Ghost" will be released on October 18th via My Kingdom Music and will present the heaviest, most obscure and personal music ever released by the Norwegian veterans. Evil riffing, ritualistic atmospheres and demonic vocals will be the keywords of their 9th full length album in 30 years of career.
"My Ghost" is the result of two years worth of blood and sweat, that began with Ingar working alone to mould his very personal thoughts and beliefs into musical ideas that the band can then develop together, each contributing their own ideas to the process.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm, mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio and with the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen, "My Ghost" is an extremely personal journey that defines the very essence of CREST OF DARKNESS.
"My Ghost", out on October 18th, is now available to pre-order in LP, digipak CD and in a special bundle edition limited to 50 copies from the following: https://shorturl.at/mqf9L
http://www.crestofdarkness.com/
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Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, have premiered "A.S.S. III - THE BORDERLAND WARS," a track from forthcoming album, INSECT POLITICS. Check it out at the link that follows!
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/07/track-premiere-misanthropic-aggression-a-s-s-iii-the-borderland-wars/
Misanthropic Aggression are set to release their full-length debut album, Insect Politics, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp:
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Pre-order:
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/insect-politics
Track Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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APOCRYPHAL-
„FACING THE END“
25 years after the debut album "Black Dreams of Silence", French band Apocryphal returns. The new album “Facing The End” marks a stark departure from the late 90s atmospheric doom-death sound and takes the band to a more melo-death approach. They do that with the help of none other than the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid, who features on all tracks on the album.
The music on "Facing The End" is aggressive, straight-in-your-face melodic death metal at its best. Frenetic rhythm with catchy choruses, raging drums and relentless riffing. Special mention goes to the amazing work done on the guitars and the solid rhythm section. Bjorn “Speed” Strid doesn’t need any introductions. The way he spits the lyrics transforms the whole effort, sending it to the heavens. Add to all the above the amazing production that brings out every aspect of this masterpiece.
The band said: "Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it."
“Facing The End” will be released on 12 November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a long period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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MURDER IN RED is where sinister melodies and chilling lyrics collide: This gripping track takes you on a journey through themes of loss, obsession, and the insatiable urge for destruction. Vivid imagery of blood, dark transformations, and moonlit skies, MURDER IN RED evokes raw emotion and a descent into madness.
The video for MURDER IN RED was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage of Damón Zurawski, who already created the mesmerizing video for Saturn Coming Down.
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGtb1F4SyDk
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The highly awaited follow-up album from the Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict is finally out and is now streaming on all platforms. The response it has received thus far is phenomenal, with several mentions being made about it being one of the year's best albums and with Angry Metal Guy even giving it a high rating of 4/5. It's now streaming in full everywhere. Please check it out!
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, Mithras
Finnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
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ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the BLOOD DYNASTY!”
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“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states ABERRATOR vocalist N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
Order Beckoning Tribulation at:
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https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beckoning-tribulation
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Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing Beckoning Tribulation, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
Tracklisting:1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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SUIDAKRA – “DARKANAKRAD”
Release: 07. November 2024
Exactly 30 years to the month after the band was founded, German melodic/Celtic death metallers SUIDAKRA present their 15th studio album! Musically, the band seem to be returning to their early years with these 11 tracks, as DarkanakraD is undoubtedly dominated by melodic death metal parts, but at the same time also undergoes further development. The album sounds as fresh and powerful as if the band had sprung from a fountain of youth.
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Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
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Listen to "In The Gravelight" on streaming https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-gravelight
The band comments the single:
"In the Gravelight delves into the protagonist's descent into madness, where guilt and past deeds consume him from within."
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Watch Heir Uncrowned video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
Track
list:01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
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Prepare to descend into the abyss. Blackened death metal project BODYBUILDER has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of their harrowing EP, "THERE'S NO THERE, THERE". Mark your calendars, for this sonic onslaught is set to pulverize your senses on November 15th, 2024.
Emerging from the shadows of Los Angeles in 2018, Bodybuilder is the singular vision of mastermind Nicholas Capaldi. Weaving a tapestry of despair and dread, Capaldi utilizes a potent arsenal of synthesizers, tortured vocals, and pulverizing drum programming.
"There's No There, There" signifies a bold new chapter for Bodybuilder. This isn't your typical black metal fare. Imagine a relentless sonic storm, a relentless torrent of anguish howling its terrifying symphony. Distorted synthesizers paint a bleak yet atmospheric canvas, transporting the listener on a harrowing journey through nightmares escapes, and existential abysses.
Capaldi
draws inspiration from the dark visions of literary giants like William
Gibson, Cormac McCarthy, Philip K. Dick, and H.P. Lovecraft. The resulting
soundscape mirrors their bleak narratives: a descent into a dreamscape that
spirals endlessly into a terrifying void.This is more than music. It's an experience you won't forget.
Tracklist
1. Separating Twins
2. Vera’s Moth
3. Charon
4. About a Hanging, Pt.2
5. Somebody, Something, Somewhere
6. Thalassa
https://bodybuilder.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-kadath
Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CDLabel: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of. Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris and so on….
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Rising Swiss black/death metal force TYRMFAR has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their upcoming EP, SYMBIOSIS, set to be unleashed on the world on March 28th, 2025. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the band as they continue their relentless ascent in the world of extreme metal.
"We are very excited to announce that our next EP will be released with WormHoleDeath Records!" exclaims the band. "We are very much looking forward to working with them. In addition to having already signed major productions, the label turns out to be very professional with available and helpful people. We will be able to benefit from their large network of contacts and their many years of experience."
Hailing from the Swiss mountains, Tyrmfar quickly rose through the ranks of extreme metal after their 2013 inception. Their 2015 debut EP, In The Depths Of A Dark Spirit, and 2017’s acclaimed Human Abomination set the stage for performances at major European festivals like Metal Days, earning them praise from Daily Rock as “artists who can shake the most seasoned headliners.” Their second album, Renewal Through Purification, showcased a powerful blend of black and death metal. In 2022, they pushed boundaries further with Dialectic of Ego and the Unconscious, leading to a European tour with Gorgoroth. Tyrmfar is now poised to claim their place on the world stage.
"Symbiosis" EP represents a further exploration of their compositional boundaries. Dedicated to bringing out the best in each member, the band invested significant effort into the creative process. Drawing on their collective years of experience, they sought to authentically convey their emotions through music. Against the backdrop of a tense ecological and social climate, the lyrics address these issues, expressing a sense of unease and confusion about humanity's relationship with nature.
Strongly influenced by Scandinavian black and death metal from the late 90s and early 2000s, the EP also incorporates modern elements. Given the band members' diverse musical tastes, the songwriting process involved a collaborative effort to blend their preferred styles. The band places great importance on emotional expression, believing that a strong connection with the audience is essential to their live performances.
“Pilgrimage of Oneness” is available now on all major digital platforms: https://orcd.co/pilgrimageofoneness
Tracklist1. Pilgrimage of Oneness
2. Symphony of Pain
3. Haunted by the Truth
4. The Hubris of Humanity, Pt.1
5. The Reckoning, Pt.2
Kévin Sanchez - Guitars
Florian Métrailler- Guitars
Quentin Brunner - Drums - Backing vocals
Robin Délèze - Voice
Yannick Dulon – Bass
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Denigrate's singer Galzi tells about the song:
"This is the fastest and shortest song on the upcoming album. You could maybe call it radio friendly track. It's made by our guitarists Sepi and Teemu with their supernaturally ethereal collaboration. We didn't plan the album to have this kind of musical approach included but mainly just teenage-like enthusiasm and persistence of searching and finding and the joy that comes from that.
Lyrics narrate under the feminine theme of the album. They are about connection and search of meaning. They are about admiration that is longing for response, and the panic of being rejected."
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-underether
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
Tracklist :01. Crystal Rest
02. The Ethics of Loss
03. Under Ether
04. The Apparition of One
05. One who holds the balance
06. Sesame and Lilies
07. In the Light
08. Semidiapente
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
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MISANTHROPY - “THE EVER-CRUSHING WEIGHT OF STAGNANCE”
For
fans of
- Origin, Archspire, Ulcerate, Fleshbore, Gorguts, AtheistMisanthropy offer a refreshing raw, frantic and visceral approach to the tech death style. Instead of playing safe and adopting the same safe predictable formula used by the established bands, they're carving their own path and going about the style in their own unconventional manner, skittering off without prior warning and swerving violently and just doing things seemingly at random but mostly at break-neck speed. It all seems wonderfully/overwhelmingly haphazard but underneath the maddening chaos lies meticulous writing and more impressively, clean execution which they have nailed while recording the music live. For that reason the pulsating, kinetic energy on this record is tangible - one can feel the rush, the rising sense of excitement when they speed up or switch things suddenly at the spur of the moment or just resort to mangling their instruments to create the most infernal cacophony. Misanthropy are an ever-evolving band, imbibing the influences around them and freely recreating them in their own unique manner which may not be too straightforward but it definitely makes for a thrilling listen.
Line up
Kevin Kovalsky - Guitar and Vocals
Paul Reszczynski - Drums
José Valles - Guitar
Mark Bojkewycz - Fretless Bass
Artwork by Pedro Sena - Lordigan (Analepsy, Cognitive, Extermination Dismemberment)
Track listing
1. Of Sulking And The Wrathful
2. The All-Devouring
3. A Cure For The Pestilence
4. Condemned To A Nameless Tomb
5. Descent
6. Sepulcher
7. Consumed By The Abyss
Release date - December 13th, 2024
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Release
date :November
15th 2024Genre : Atmospheric Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 33min35
TIME LURKER is back this year with "EMPRISE". After his first eponymous album released in 2017 and his split with CEPHEIDE, Time Lurker is back as a duo, accompanied on vocals by Sotte._
The album will be released on November 15th on the label Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions.
TIME LURKER is a solo atmospheric black metal project, created by Mick in 2014. Inspired by the darkness of the human soul and introspective journeys deep into his own torments. Returning after 5 years’ silence, Time Lurker are back in 2024 with a new album that has been built on doubt, self-questioning and suffering, but also on the strength of self-transcendence and determination. Joined in 2023 by SOTTE for all the vocals and lyrics.
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"EXTINCTION RITUAL," HATE ANGEL'S debut album. Brace yourselves for a blistering assault on your senses – a merciless onslaught of razor-sharp riffs, blast-beaten drums, and vocals that sear your soul. This isn't just music; it's an experience.
Tracklist
1 Orkdal 1977
2 Crawling From The Grave
3 Music Of Torture
4 Blood & Silver
5 Tyr Blot
6 Morningstar
7 Kill The King
8 Extinction Ritual
Hailing from the icy clutches of Oslo, Hate Angel isn't just a band, it's a sonic ritual of primal aggression. Founded in 2017 by guitarist Hans Erik Sundby, this band is a relentless force, conjuring up a whirlwind of blackened fury and thrashing mayhem.
Hate Angel lineup for "Extinction Ritual":
Hans Erik Sundby - Lead Guitar
Qiaochu "Mad Pig" Tang - Lead Guitar
Carl Engstrøm - Drums
Jon Anders Krogh Eggen - Vocals
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Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "Call To The Void," the third single from forthcoming album, Through Endless Black!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPKDqrxHJK8
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order:
https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-blackTrack List:
Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Release: 31. October 2024
The Dutch band Slechtvalk have been making their mark on the European metal scene since 1999 and have been delighting fans of symphonic, folk, black and Viking death metal for the past 25 years. While some bands lose their bite over the years, Slechtvalk present themselves more extreme and brutal than ever before on their sixth longplayer “At Death's Gate”.
The Dutchmen create a dense, dark atmosphere with impressive precision, one moment creating a melodic tapestry of sound and the next bludgeoning everything to the ground.
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The artwork created by Federico De Luca fully represents the elegance and mystical aura that can be felt in this new work.
And here is "Anhedonia" tracklist: 1. Lament Of The Lost
2. Harmony Of Despair
3. Eclipse Of Hope
4. Lost Dreams Ritual
5. Sorrow's Shroud
6. Soul's Descent Into The Void
7. Tears In The Silence
8. Ancient Echoes
The album will be released on January 3rd, 2025 and is possible to pre-order at https://shorturl.at/UvM5u
The return to the scene, after the clamor of "Koinè", is marked by an intimate approach towards what has been created, making "Anhedonia" a bridge between past, present and future. It is a sort of musical journey between esoteric and oriental sounds, Ambient-wave elements and references to Nordic musical traditions, but without losing the identity of the project made by the beauty of the atmospheres that blend inextricably with the sonic extremism of Black Metal.
You can find in "Anhedonia" the cinematic essence of ULVER, the Avantgardism of IHSAHN, the strength of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, the mediterranean touch of MOONSPELL and the dramatic elements of EMPYRIUM.
As it is for years now, always expect the unexpected... this was, is, and will always be the main path of LORD AGHEROS.
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The new single will be available October 11 on all digital platforms!
Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN's first album in seven years, will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Timisoara,
Romania based Occult Black Metal trident ORDINUL NEGRU announce
the track-list for their upcoming full-length album "DODEKATEMORIA"
as follows:I. Aleph
II. Dodekatemoria
III. Judas Goat
IV. The Decrepitude of Centuries
V. Zahir
The cover artwork was crafted in conspiracy with long-time band collaborator Alexandru Das, and the band photos are the work of Oana Stoian.
The new material has been in the works for the past five years and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, and now by a first video for the track "Zahir" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
Here's what the band had to say about the album: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths."
The band also invited Anca Otescu (Black Water, FusionCore) and Irinel Carlan to enhance the vocal compartment with their guest performances.
"Dodekatemoria" will be released this Autumn in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
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Norwegian
Extreme Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS unveil "THE
ULTIMATE TRUTH", a new song from the upcoming album "MY
GHOST".The song is presented with a great official video directed and edited by Caroline Kløvrud for Litt Film that you can view at https://youtu.be/8qYaplQj1Kg
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "My Ghost" will be released on October 18th via My Kingdom Music and will present the heaviest, most obscure and personal music ever released by the Norwegian veterans. Evil riffing, ritualistic atmospheres and demonic vocals will be the keywords of their 9th full length album in 30 years of career.
"My Ghost" is the result of two years worth of blood and sweat, that began with Ingar working alone to mould his very personal thoughts and beliefs into musical ideas that the band can then develop together, each contributing their own ideas to the process.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm, mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio and with the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen, "My Ghost" is an extremely personal journey that defines the very essence of CREST OF DARKNESS.
"My Ghost", out on October 18th, is now available to pre-order in LP, digipak CD and in a special bundle edition limited to 50 copies from the following: https://shorturl.at/mqf9L
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Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, have premiered "A.S.S. III - THE BORDERLAND WARS," a track from forthcoming album, INSECT POLITICS. Check it out at the link that follows!
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/07/track-premiere-misanthropic-aggression-a-s-s-iii-the-borderland-wars/
Misanthropic Aggression are set to release their full-length debut album, Insect Politics, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp:
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Pre-order:
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/insect-politicsTrack Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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APOCRYPHAL-
„FACING THE END“25 years after the debut album "Black Dreams of Silence", French band Apocryphal returns. The new album “Facing The End” marks a stark departure from the late 90s atmospheric doom-death sound and takes the band to a more melo-death approach. They do that with the help of none other than the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid, who features on all tracks on the album.
The music on "Facing The End" is aggressive, straight-in-your-face melodic death metal at its best. Frenetic rhythm with catchy choruses, raging drums and relentless riffing. Special mention goes to the amazing work done on the guitars and the solid rhythm section. Bjorn “Speed” Strid doesn’t need any introductions. The way he spits the lyrics transforms the whole effort, sending it to the heavens. Add to all the above the amazing production that brings out every aspect of this masterpiece.
The band said: "Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it."
“Facing The End” will be released on 12 November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a long period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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MURDER IN RED is where sinister melodies and chilling lyrics collide: This gripping track takes you on a journey through themes of loss, obsession, and the insatiable urge for destruction. Vivid imagery of blood, dark transformations, and moonlit skies, MURDER IN RED evokes raw emotion and a descent into madness.
The video for MURDER IN RED was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage of Damón Zurawski, who already created the mesmerizing video for Saturn Coming Down.
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGtb1F4SyDk
Pre-order SUB ROSA IN ÆTERNUM here: https://tribulation.lnk.to/SubRosaInAeternumNe
The highly awaited follow-up album from the Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict is finally out and is now streaming on all platforms. The response it has received thus far is phenomenal, with several mentions being made about it being one of the year's best albums and with Angry Metal Guy even giving it a high rating of 4/5. It's now streaming in full everywhere. Please check it out!
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, MithrasFinnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
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ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the new album:
“This new album pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from this band, and then some! We can’t wait for you to hear it and feel the energy we’ve poured into every track. Welcome to the BLOOD DYNASTY!”
Pre-order BLOOD DYNASTY here: https://archenemy.lnk.to/BloodDynastyAlbumNe
NEWS 5.10.2024
AMUSE
TO DEATH
entstand Anfang 2023 als Verwirklichung der schon seit längerem gehegten Idee
der Musiker, Swing-Einflüsse mit unterschiedlichen Subgenres des extremen
Metal wie Progressive Death Metal und Technical Death Metal zu
kombinieren. So ist es auch zur Ergänzung der
Standardbesetzung durch das sonst für Metal untypische Instrument Horn
gekommen. Weitere musikalische Merkmale sind die klare, kompakte und
eingängige Songstruktur, der Einsatz der Fretless E-Gitarre und des Fretless Basses
sowie das Wechselspiel zwischen Clean-Gesang und Harsh Vocals.
Ästhetisches Element – 20./30. Jahre Stil, Schwarzweiß, Cartoon, Rubberhose. Es gibt eine Zentrale Fantasiefigur, um die es bei den Texten geht. Die Figur ist drogensüchtig und psychisch krank. Sie hört dauernd Stimmen im Kopf, die sie in den Wahnsinn treiben, der einzige Ausweg
ist, wenn die Band in ihrer Vorstellung anfängt, Musik zu spielen.
Bei den Texten geht es unterschwellig auch darum, auf die negativen Auswirkungen von Drogen
hinzuweisen. Die Band ist gegen jegliche Art von Gewalt, Homophobie, Einschränkungen von Menschenrechten und Einschränkungen von Meinungsfreiheit.
Bandmitglieder:
Carmen Grandi (Youtube, Architecture of Emptiness, ex-Neophobia, ex-EGO) – Clean Gesang, Lyrics
Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger (ex-Obscura, ex-Belphegor, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Defeted Sanity, ex-Amogh Symphony) – Fretless Gitarre, Akustik Gitarre, Lead Gitarre, Songwriting, Mixing, Mastering, Producer
Martin Matiasovic (Shaped In Dreams, Divine X) – Rhythmus Gitarre, Lead Gitarre (Track 4), Horn,
Songwriting, Lyrics
Rouven Haliti (Ally The Fiddle, Onyx Eyes, ex-Determination) – Fretless Bass
Defkalion Dimos (Cerebrum, Sacred Outcry) – Drums
Gastmusiker auf der Phantasmagoria EP:
Alex Kerski (Vianova, The Voice Of Germany 2022) – Harsh Vocals
Mikołaj Suchanek – Keytar (Track 4)
Songs:
Ill Fated – Als erste Single und erster Track auf der EP bietet Ill Fated einen „schonenden“ Einstieg in das verhältnismäßig extreme Soundkonzept der Band. Die Kontraste zwischen Swing- und Death-Metal-Elementen werden zunächst rund gestaltet und mit allmählichen Übergängen überbrückt. Die Clean-Passage nach dem ersten und das Fretless-Bass-Solo nach dem zweiten Chorus zeigen erste Anzeichen von „Progginess“. Das alles in einer kompakten und übersichtlichen Songstruktur verpackt, bietet einen sanften Einstieg in die groteske Klangwelt von Amuse To Death. Im Songtext wird der missliche geistige Zustand der Zentralfigur „Al“ beschrieben, dessen innere Stimmen ihn in den Wahnsinn treiben, sobald die Band in seinem Kopf aufhört, Musik zu machen.
Blacktoothgrin – Die musikalische Offenheit und Bereitschaft des Zuhörers, abrupten emotionalen Schwankungen standzuhalten, wird mit diesem Song auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Stile werden hier nicht behutsam miteinander vermengt, sondern in einen Betonmischer geworfen und wild durcheinandergewirbelt. Hier treffen Duke Ellington und Count Basie inspirierte Hot-Swing-Horn-Linien auf Technical Death Metal à la First Fragment, Necrophagist und Co. Textlich steht wieder die fiktive Hauptfigur Al im Mittelpunkt. Diesmal geht es um seine Drogenabhängigkeit und den inneren Kampf, der damit verbunden ist.
Lowlifer – Die harten Kanten von Blacktoothgrin werden hier wieder etwas runder. Dieser Song fällt dagegen mit seinem Witz und der Betonung des Grotesken auf. Zahllose Horn-Einwürfe und Kommentare und der tänzerisch-groovige Instrumentalteil vor dem letzten Chorus haben fast schon den Slapstick-Charakter einer Laurel-&-Hardy-Komödie. Die Refrains werden von Mal zu Mal größer, breiter und bunter. Textlich wird hier der Unterschied der Wahrnehmung im Normalzustand des grauen Alltags und der bunten Fantasiewelt eines Morphiumtrips ausgemalt.
The Alibi – Dieses Stück kommt der Bezeichnung Prog-Arie aus den vier Songs sicherlich am nächsten. Er setzt nämlich ein Häkchen neben jede der folgenden Kategorien: enthält langsamen, balladesken Teil; enthält schnellen Metal-Teil; enthält ungerade Taktarten; enthält mindestens 10 unterschiedliche Instrumente; enthält gefühlt ein Dutzend Instrumentalsoli; geht länger als 5 Minuten; hat keine typische Songstruktur; enthält Tempoänderungen; schwankt zwischen mehreren Tonarten hin und her… Hier wird die Bandbreite dessen, was die Band in allen musikalischen Aspekten zu bieten hat, nochmal erweitert vors Gehör geführt. In den Lyrics geht es um einen Traum der Sängerin Carmen, in dem sie sich selber als Leiche und einzige Zeugin eines Mordes beobachtet und als Täterin in diesem beschuldigt wird.
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Die bayrischen Black Metaller AMYSTERY haben vor einiger Zeit bei Folter Records unterschrieben. Das neue Album “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN” wird am 31.10.2024 erscheinen.
Jetzt gibt es die erste Single “Whispers From The Void”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xPNv_mISEA
Über AMYSTERY
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Release: 25. October 2024
While Deimos' Dawn could theoretically still be accused of being a project with a famous singer on their debut album, two years and many gigs later it has to be said: This is a real band at work!
Marc Grewe (Asinhell, ex-Morgoth, Insidious Disease), Germany's number one death metal shouter, puts his very own stamp here. Compositionally mature, sonically clearly skipped a few steps, the band presents a new EP “God Of Pain” including a cover version of Marks former Band MORGOTH!
As with their debut album, former Sodom guitarist and rock'n'roll whirlwind Andy Brings wrote the lyrics and produced Grewe's vocals and proove how lively and fresh old school thrash can sound in 2024.
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Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums;
Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
The song is available on all digital platforms at https://song.link/EPIKOS and next week we'll unveil the lyric video created for the song.
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion has begun.
Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Listen to “Donkere Paden”: https://youtu.be/c8J7bXzHJTM?si=QO76rXMH4VbdAWVm
Pre-order the album:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden (LP/CD/Digital):
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD),
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Pre-save the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
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https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Release
date :
October 25th
Genre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
A first extract entitled "Des feux plus forts" has just been released. This is the opening track of the album that will be released on October 25th.
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Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery. Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing BECKONING TRIBULATION, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
ABERRATOR has shared a stream for album opener "Plague Monarch Ascendant." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i736qbCGBL8
Stream the title track of Beckoning Tribulation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Byqexh1tU
Dark Descent Records will release Beckoning Tribulation on CD, vinyl and digital formats on October 11. Pre-order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Tracklisting:
1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Abhorrent Deformity | Vital Remains
In March of 2023 Taking The Head Of Goliath made the decision to bring down the curtain on their career of bludgeoning riffs and blast beat battery, leaving behind them a furious live album of unbridled chaos – Beyond Brutal Live – a destructive self titled EP and the memory of scores of incendiary live shows. However, whilst their journey through the wastelands of death metal may be over, the Minnesota band have left behind a posthumous gift for the fans who have supported them throughout the years, a final explosive assault under the Taking The Head Of Goliath banner…join them for one last descent into the pit, with Futility Of The Flesh!
Futility Of The Flesh is a new four track EP that will stand as a fitting testament to Taking The Head Of Goliath’s unique brand of death metal ferocity, their potent blend of the technical, the twisted, the brutal and the melodic, always delivered with 100% commitment and unrelenting intensity. ‘Futility Of The Flesh’ itself gets things under way with a sinister, slithering riff and bestial vocals of impossible depth and toxicity that scrape the detritus from the dark side of your soul. Touched by madness, the song sends you flying on speeding guitar arpeggios one minute and grinds you into the dirt the next. ‘Septic Enslavement’ follows with its tumbling riffs over frantic drums. It’s overwhelming and overpowering, with its skittering riffs and frenzied rhythms – the epitome of Taking The Head Of Goliath’s eclectic, dynamic style. ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ is an absolute behemoth of a song, featuring passages of delirious speed with guitar riffs like insect swarms and was recorded live at Rayfest in the summer of ’21, capturing an incredibly powerful vocal performance from Jake Martin. Finally, the very last artillery barrage from Taking The Head Of Goliath comes in the form of bonus track, ‘Cord Of Three Strands’, the band’s independently released 2019 digital single. It’s a searing shot of darkness, laced with grandiose melody and the perfect farewell from a band that will be sorely missed. For those who have loved and lost Taking The Head Of Goliath, Futility Of The Flesh is a last roar from beyond the grave, a parting salvo to be treasured. For the others…you have some incredible music to discover.
Nothing was left to chance with Futility Of The Flesh, ensuring that Taking The Head Of Goliath’s final blow lands with maximum impact. Recorded by Will Maravelas (Thor, Incinerate etc) and mixed and mastered by Charles Powell (Carnifex etc) the sound throughout is devastating – and with cover art created by Pär Olofsson (Children Of Bodom, Exodus etc) Futility Of The Flesh is as powerful visually as it is sonically. Don’t miss this stunning concluding chapter in the story of Taking The Head Of Goliath, coming your way from Rottweiler Records on October 25th.
Line-up:
Jake Martin - Vocals
Luke Renno - Bass/Backing Vocals
Nathan Sherman - Guitar
Steve Reishus – Drums
*Guitars on ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ by Miles Sunde
*Guitars on 'Cord of Three Strands' by Rob Blake
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
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Austin (TX) - Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. The album is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records. The label will be selling it at Keep it True Rising Festival IV in Wurzburg, Germany, October 4-5.
The CD is available for purchase from Metal On Metal Records at:
U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.
Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.
The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.
Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1xGHaGH_4
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track
Listing:
1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website ignitorband.com.
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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The new single will be available on all platforms tomorrow, October 4.
CARNOSUS will release new album, Wormtales, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press, further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/carnosus.aspx
https://carnosus.bandcamp.com/album/wormtales
Track Listing:
1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
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Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Over the last several months, MYTHBEGOTTEN has released a series of two-song "chapters" from Tales from the Unseelie Court. Stream "The Road to Unseelie Court" series at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-to-unseelie-court-fire-brimstone
Tales from the Unseelie Court is set for release on October 31.
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:
1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world.
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
SØRGELIG – “ΦΘΟΡΆ”
Label: Tragedy Productions
Release Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
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Sweden's avenging witches of black metal, VÖLVA, are set to return with a new album, DESIRES PROFANE on November 28th - featuring ten hymns to the lost souls of their persecuted sisters, incinerated upon the murderous bonfires of Christianity. Desires Profane is a scalding assault of vehement rage that will be released on CD by Grind To Death Records and on vinyl by Fiadh Productions.
Track listing:
1 – The Tower
2 – Walk With Me
3 – Expulsion Of The Flesh
4 – Inverted Cross
5 – Never Forgive
6 – The Serpent
7 – Perpetual Putrefaction
8 – Asmodeus
9 – Salvation
10 – Vagabond
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https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/volva
Hailing
from Skellefteå, Sweden, TERRORTORY has been carving
their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw
aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener
at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love
of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly
anticipated second full-length album, THE BLACK PRISM.
The band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars, ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark (bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/@terrortorymetal
https://www.facebook.com/Terrortor
Prepare to be pummeled by pure sonic devastation! Rising Thrash/Death Metal act ANOMIC has signed with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their debut EP, "OPACITY" set to be re-released on November 22nd, 2024.
Anomic
is a force to be reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist
Raafat "Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the
unrelenting brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing
and addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August
2023, Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He
channeled a multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP,
"Opacity". This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like
conformity, war, insanity, and the very apocalypse itself.
Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
Anomic's signing with Wormholedeath Records marks a pivotal moment in the band's journey. In a statement, the band expressed their excitement:
"We are stoked to announce that AnomiC is now a member of the WormHoleDeath family. Our EP 'Opacity' will be released and distributed this year (2024) digitally by WHD worldwide. This is an important chapter in the band's journey, and we wanna thank the spectacular label owner Carlo Bellotti and his team Carla Predan and Natascia Pribac for this great opportunity to spread our music properly, and with a great label that is a home to so many killer bands signed to their roster. Moreover, our first full-length, which is to be released in 2025, will also be released and distributed with WHD. So, we’re looking forward to this great collaboration and can’t wait to share plans with you all. Stay metal m/"
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! Anomic is here to demolish everything in their path. Stay tuned for more news and prepare to be crushed by "Opacity" on December 6th, 2024!
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After releasing a couple of beautiful singles, Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People have now premiered another one of their epic, stirring and heart-wrenching tracks, making it clear at this point that this is indeed a special album.
"...emotionally and sonically scarring, a wrenching expression of torment and pain, of confusion and futility, and yet there’s also something poignant as well as ruinous in the grief it expresses."
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE “
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, Drudkh
Hell Is Other People from Canada have elegantly and passionately crafted a black metal album that imbibes influences from several of its related subgenres such as atmospheric black metal, post-black metal and even DSBM in parts, forming a cohesive, expressive and all-encompassing sound that the band is comfortable in carrying throughout. The band goes about playing these intuitively structured songs with a palpable burning fervour which makes all the difference. It is difficult to remain unmoved by such impactful and poignant songs and even more so to efface them from memory, the languid pacing furthermore prolonging their lingering presence in the mind. The five songs here seem interconnected emotionally even though they offer slightly differing moods, as if showcasing phases of the same pained existence. 'Moirae' is a stunning, beautifully tempered album with a remarkable range of expression that comes across as genuine and heartfelt.
Line up
Nathan Boots - Guitar
Nicholas Luck - Guitar
Nathan Ferreira - Bass, Vocals
James Ditty - Drums
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Track listing
1. Moirae 6:58
2. Fates 6:43
3. Degrade 7:48
4. Loss 8:45
5. Atropos 13:28
Release date - October 11th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records. Click the link below to pre-order!
https://vallettanc.bandcamp.com/album/summer
In support of the album, Valletta will launch their Eastern U.S. Tour in October! Tour dates are as follows:
10/17 Atlanta, GA @ Culture Shock
10/18 Athens, GA @ Flicker
10/19 Kingsport, TN VFW Post 4933
10/20 Covington, KY @ Madison Live
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Live Wire Lounge
10/22 Dayton, OH @ Hidden Gem
10/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
10/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's
10/25 Burlington, VT @ Despacito
10/27 Lowell, MA @ Koto Lowell
10/ 29 Salem, MA @ Koto Salem
11/1 Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana
11/2 Wilmington, NC (TBA)
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Track Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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Shadows
Decay recently released a lyric video for the EP's first single, "FALLING
OF MIND." Check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALCH0ukunVk
Preoptic Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Tracklisting:
1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and
wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowsDecay
FOUL BODY AUTOPSY – “THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHES” (EP)
Label: Independent Release
Release Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
https://www.facebook.com/FoulBodyAutopsyofficial/
Tokyo “dirty thrashers” Straenge launched in the vibrant Tokyo underground metal scene in 2013. Musically, the band is known in the Tokyo underground scene for their unique blend of performative technicality, unconventional harmonic phrasing, sudden time changes, and old-school thrash and death metal riffs. They are often compared to bands such as Death, Coroner, Voivod, Atheist, Forbidden, and others. Their lives shows are fun and energetic, with frequent unexpected cover performances of classic metal bands such as Death, Exodus, Metallica, Kreator, Motorhead, and more.
Under their original name “Strange”, the band released three demos on cassette tape and digital formats: “Thanks, Thrasher!” (2015), “Thrash Carnival” (2018), and “Thrash Medicine” (2020). As a special nod to old-school thrash fans, each cassette demo had bonus B-side tracks which were only released on the cassettes. Near the end of this era of three demo tapes, the band added an “e” to their name to become Straenge.
Straenge’s debut full-length album “Filthy Microbes” was released in Tokyo on cassette tape in March 2023. A subsequent digital release on Bandcamp was then followed by a CD version release in March 2024. The CD version of the album was released by Tokyo’s well-regarded underground label Captured Records and includes two exclusive live bonus tracks.
Straenge are now planning their sophomore record, title TBD. They are hitting the studio in late 2024 and expecting to release the album in the first half of 2025. The album will feature recent material which the band has played live, including several unreleased songs. The style will expand upon that of their first album, and the band has stated they hope to grow to new levels of musicality in the new album.
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Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" released on September 28th, 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSbwEdgULxY
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Feral, one of the most respected Swedish death metal bands, are back after a gap of six years and they show how it's to be done. Their music is not only insanely powerful, as can be expected from them, but it's also surprisingly intricate. As No Clean Singing puts it eloquently in their premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-feral-the-devouring-storm/
"Feral know how to crush granite and fracture bones, but you’ll also re-discover how deftly constructed and multi-faceted their music is"
FERAL – “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of :
Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, Grave
Swedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from New
Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends CHAINED TO THE DEAD. ONLY
HUNGER REMAINS is up now for pre-order and will be released
October 25th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : 200 Stabwounds, Sanguisugabogg, Carcass, Blood Duster, Macabre and Pungent Stench.
While 2023's Discography of Debauchery collected Chained To The Dead's three pre-pandemic releases, Only Hunger Remains initiates a new blood-bathed trilogy featuring their relentless onslaught of horror-influenced Death Metal and thoughtfully-crafted tributes. Recorded at Backroom Studios with mixing and mastering by Kevin Antreassian (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gridlink, Organ Dealer), Only Hunger Remains features artwork by Mortuus and includes 4 brand-new tracks as well as Blood Duster and Pungent Stench covers.
Listen to the single "HE'S JUST MEAT NOW" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRsxZ9RJUPc
Tracklisting:
1. Flesh Hunt
2. Eaten By Worms
3. She Bore A Brood Of Beasts
4. He's Just Meat Now
5. Blood Duster Double Feature
6. Games Of Humiliation (Pungent Stench cover)
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Polish blackened sludge act FIASKO have unveiled the first track off their upcoming album “AMOK ꓘOMA”. Entitled “WNIWECZ” (translates to ‘Into Naught’). The single is accompanied by a music video created in collaboration with This Is Madness. This is the band’s first new track in almost five years.
Watch “Wniwecz”: https://youtu.be/nsVbqlHhMvk
Tomasz Mielnik, FIASKO’s vocalist and lyricist, said: ‘Wniwecz’ paints the picture of a delayed apocalypse that we - humanity - create for ourselves. We rush forward swiftly and carelessly, until the very end not seeing the steep cliff we are heading towards.”
“AMOK ꓘOMA” will be released on 15 November 2024 in jewelcase CD format and via all major streaming platforms. It will also be available for purchase via Godz ov War Productions and Malignant Voices. Pre-order information coming soon. Comprising eight songs, the tracks are about death and love, love for death and the death of love.
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
“AMOK ꓘOMA” tracklist:
1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
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Format: Digitale CD-EP / Fysieke CD-EP
Label: Hell Records
Released : September 27, 2024
Genre : Death Metal
For fans of : Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Atheist, Vader, Carcass and so on….
Born somewhere in the beginning of the new millennium, risen from the mud, blood and gore in Flanders, Belgium, we present you Solifugia, the lovechild of Centurial and Locusta.
After some line-up changes this quintet showcases their affection for Death Metal in the vein of Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Atheist, Vader and Carcass (some excellent name-dropping, is it not!?).
With a demo (Arraneae Attack – 2001), an EP (Rampage of Brutal Revenge – 2008) and a full album (The Ultimate Promise of Evil – 2016) one can hardly say that they are very productive.
2024 however will mark the birth of the new EP “Ageless Sadism”, self-produced and mixed and mastered by the mighty Dan Swanö at Unisound Sweden.
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Daybreak In Limbo
03. Disposition To Reign
04. All Spirits Enslaved
05. Sadistic Absolution
06. Innocence Slain 2023
SOLIFUGIA IS:
Vocals : Peter De Clercq
Bass : Johan De Vos
Rhythm and solo guitars : Maarten Dheedene
Rhythm guitars : Bernard Timmerman
Drums : Edward Timmerman
All guitars recorded at Dreetn’s Pigeonhole
Vocals recorded at HQ Solifugia
Drums recorded at Barefoot Studio, Ooigem by Arjan Bogaert
All lyrics by Peter
Produced by Maarten and Solifugia
Mixed and mastered by Dan Swäno at Unisound, Sweden
Re-amping by Stef Exelmans, Landegem
Cover artwork by BuyCoverArtwork
Art direction and design by Peej & Zowan
Photography by Nicolas ‘Doedie’ Doutreligne at Pulsar Photography, Zulte
Label coordination Hell Records
https://solifugia.bandcamp.com/album/ageless-sadism
The band tapped Decibel Magazine for the exclusive world premiere of FROSTBITTEN GALAXY, an album the outlet calls "fully wooly and rampaging." Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/02/full-album-stream-mammoth-caravans-frostbitten-galaxy/
Frostbitten Galaxy will be out on October 4 on Blade Setter Records. Order the album at https://bladesetterrecords.bigcartel.com/
MAMMOTH CARAVAN has announced a string of live dates in support of Frostbitten Galaxy. See the band leave their trademark trail of destruction at the dates below:
Oct 4th - Little Rock, AR @ Four Quarter Bar
Oct 5th - Van Buren, AR @ Iron Horse Records
Oct 6th - Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
Oct 11th - Cord, AR @ Field Of The Dead Fest
Oct 12th - Fayetteville, AR @ Smoke and Barrel
Oct 18th - Vicksburg, MS @ BB Club
For a taste of MAMMOTH CARAVAN's commanding stage presence, watch
the video for "Siege in the Stars," filmed live at The Anvil Sessions Holy Anvil Recording Co. in Fayetteville, AR.
Watch
the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6wDV1ExPP4
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
Frostbitten Galaxy tracklist:
1. Absolute Zero
2. Cosmic Clairvoyance
3. Tusks Of Orion
4. Siege In The Stars
5. Prehistoric Spacefarer
6. Sky Burial
Frostbitten Galaxy was recorded and mixed at Wolfman Studios by Jason Tedford, and mastered by Justin Weis at Traxworx. Album art by Tony Koehl
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
All scream singing by Brandon Ringo. All clean singing by Robert Warner
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The first single 'Your Worst Enemy' is out now and music video produced by Tuomas Saukkonen (Before The Dawn, Wolfheart, Dawn Of Solace) can be seen here: https://youtu.be/_R4o1oILl0A
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”We wanted to start with a fiery track with a lot of kick! The song is about an individual, that has been treated like trash for his whole life. Eventually enough is enough, his feelings take over and he seeks for a revenge. He releases his anger towards his bullies and lets them know their worst enemy. ” ”We started making of the album with this song and clearly each musician had a strong vision of the outcome. I think we succeeded in giving it the chaos it needed, both with the song and the music video.”
Listen to 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Track
list:
1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
KLAÏTON – “BEHIND THE RITUAL “
Format: Digital EP-CD / Physical EP-CD
Label: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Scavenger
02. Silence
03. Testament to Greed
04. Fearing the Other
05. Behind the Ritual
Founded in 2013 by guitarists Erwin Wesdorp and Stefan Verdoorn from the disintegrated bands Polluted Inheritance and Burial.
While looking for a drummer,Ronald Camonier (guitarist/singer of Polluted Inheritance) was asked to pick up the drum sticks.
Steven Vrieswijk (bassist Polluted Inheritance) was the right person to pick up the bass and (almost) complete the band.
What was missing was a vocalist who was found after some time in Gratien Versijpt.This Flemish Howler boy completed the whole picture to form Klaïton.
The musical veterans of Klaïton make Oldschool Death Metal and have already built up a cult status in their immediate environment.
This is due to the fact that they have not released an album or demo in all that time, and yet their performances are always packed.
KLAÏTON...The GOD OF WEEDS will proliferate and dominate the earth!
KLAÏTON is:
Gratien Versijpt: Vocals
Erwin Wesdorp: Guitar
Stefan Verdoorn: Guitar
Steven Vrieswijk: Bass
Ronald Camonier: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Klaiton666
Label: Road To Masochist / Eggy Tapes
Release Date: November 8th 2024
Genre: Blackened Deathgrind
For fans of: Hellhammer | Axegrinder | Massacre | Wolvhammer
Standing on the threshold of knowledge and confrontation, of understanding and terror…the steps head downwards, only the first few visible before the descent is lost in a sudden, impossible and impenetrable darkness as rich as kraken’s ink and as all consuming as the grave. The air beneath the archway’s keystone tastes of desperation and regret, a last, forbidding yet invisible barrier. But decisions have been taken and promises have been made. With a shuddering intake of breath you begin to move…one step, two steps…into the black.
It has been six years since Nottingham duo Shrykull released their caustic, self-titled debut album, but finally the second chapter of their tale has been written…a cataloguing of the horrors of both inner and outer space, a journal of time spent Beyond Subconscious Realms. Opening in an imposing wall of reverberating sludge, ‘Blockading The Kingdom Of Infinite Space’ sets the tone for what is to follow, bursting from its swamp into a savage black/death metal attack, a tapestry of ripped flesh riffs held together by sinew and congealed blood. The two-piece band format helps to keep a sense of space within the Shrykull sound, meaning that while clinging onto the careering death train of ‘Id Hammer’, with its carriages of the damned swaying as it thunders down the buckled tracks of bone, you remain aware of vast, tortured landscapes surrounding you, nightmares flashing past as you ride punked up riffs into oblivion. Despite being constructed from the essential, stripped skeleton of drums, guitar and vocals, Beyond Subconscious Realms also manages to conceal hidden, abyssal depths within its frantic progress. With each track falling directly into the gaping maw of the next, there’s no exit door, no distracting light to draw you from the visceral tableau of the grotesque. Classic death metal traits rear up like rudely awakened ghouls from the murk of ‘Gateway Of Nightmares’ and in the aptly named ‘Chaotic Disforms Of Cosmic Misalignment’ these same death metal characteristics morph into something ‘other’ as the song shapeshifts like an agent of chaos or a crypt-bound creature of mind rending uncertainty of form. The tarnished majesty of final track ‘Collective Fugue State’ even reaches its blood stained hands towards a fading glimpse of beauty, bringing an unexpected aura of tragedy to Beyond Subconscious Realms’ final moments.
The depth, dimensions and decimating power of Beyond Subconscious Realms were captured by Ian Boult (Wolvencrown, Foul Body Autopsy, Mage etc) at Stuck On A Name Studios – with Boult having done such fine work on Shrykull’s debut album, continuing with this working relationship was, in the band’s words, ‘a no-brainer’. It’s a decision that has reaped incredible rewards. The band also reached out again to artist Luke Oram (Sigiriya, Live Burial etc) to continue the work he began on Shrykull - and he has produced a stunning, expansive piece to adorn what is a genuinely exceptional album. Beyond Subconscious Realms will be released on CD and vinyl by Road To Masochist and cassette by Eggy Tapes, on November 8th. Prepare for bad dreams, harsh truths and even harsher riffs.
Line-up:
William Powell – Guitar/Vocals
Kez Whelan – Drums/Vocals
additional guitars on ‘A Glint In The Basilisk’s Eye’ and ‘Collective Fugue State’ by Kez Whelan
https://www.roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://eggytapes.bandcamp.com/
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In under two weeks, New Zealand unorthodox death metal ensemble ULCERATE will embark on their 34-date 'ECLIPSE DEATH' EUROPEAN TOUR.
Tickets are running low for Athens, Berlin, Servants of Chaos Fest and London, while Mammothfest, Weiher, Leeuwarden, Wasquehal, Lyon, Madrid, Milano, Zagreb, Prague, Vienna, Istanbul, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw are selling fast.
The tour will kick off in the Netherlands on 12th October at Soulcrusher Fest,
which is already sold out.
During this extensive tour, ULCERATE will present their exceptional new album, "Cutting the Throat of God", in a live setting.
For this expedition, ULCERATE will be joined by French extreme sludge band FANGE for select dates, and by Latin American black metal band SELBST on the tour's second leg. Following the recent release of SELBST's acclaimed third album, "Despondency Chord Progressions", this tour offers a rare opportunity to witness two of Debemur Mortis Productions’ finest artists showcasing their latest and greatest works live.
Find tickets for the shows https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour !
ULCERATE drummer Jamie Saint Merat comments: "We are ecstatic to announce the full set of European performance dates in support of "Cutting the Throat of God". Joining us on select dates as special guests are the impeccable FANGE (France) and SELBST (Chile), which will make for an evening of blissful sonic torment not to be missed."
SELBST mastermind N states: "I can assure you that the live members of SELBST and I are eagerly awaiting this. This is the next step we were waiting to achieve, and I can't see a better way to cross the threshold into live touring for the first time than with such great hosts as ULCERATE! Also, this would not be possible without the enormous support of DMP! As this is the first time that I will present my music on the old continent, we will cover a good part of SELBST's discography..."
Eclipse Death European Tour Dates
12.10.2024 SOULCRUSHER FEST, NL
13.10.2024 MAMMOTHFEST, GR
14.10.2024 ATHENS, GR @ Kyttaro
15.10.2024 BERLIN, DE @ Urban Spree
16.10.2024 WEIHER, DE @ Live Music Hall
17.10.2024 DRESDEN, DE @ Kulturzentrum Strasse E
18.10.2024 SERVANTS OF CHAOS FEST, DE
19.10.2024 LEEUWARDEN, NL @ Neushoorn ++
20.10.2024 PARIS, FR @ Petit Bain ++
21.10.2024 LONDON, UK @ Oslo ++
22.10.2024 WASQUEHAL, FR @ The Black Lab ++
23.10.2024 NILVANGE, FR @ Le Gueulard Plus ++
24.10.2024 LYON, FR @ Le Warm Audio ++
25.10.2024 EX TENEBRIS LUX FESTIVAL, FR ++
26.10.2024 CASTELLON, ES @ Sala Tal ++
27.10.2024 PORTUGALETE, ES @ Estudios Groove ++
28.10.2024 VALENCIA, ES @ 16 Toneladas ++
30.10.2024 MURCIA, ES @ Garaje Beat Club ++
31.10.2024 GRANADA, ES @ Sala Riff ++
01.11.2024 MADRID, ES @ Sala Silikona ++
02.11.2024 ZARAGOZA, ES @ Sala Lo Intento ++
03.11.2024 BARCELONA, ES @ Sala Boveda ++
05.11.2024 MILANO, IT @ Legend --
06.11.2024 BOLOGNA, IT @ Alchemica --
07.11.2024 LJUBLJANA, SI @ Menza pri Koritu --
08.11.2024 ZAGREB, HR @ Mocvara --
09.11.2024 NITRA, SK @ Nova Pekaren --
10.11.2024 PRAGUE, CZ @ Black Pes --
11.11.2024 VIENNA, AT @ Viper Room --
12.11.2024 ISTANBUL, TK @ IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş
13.11.2024 BUDAPEST, HU @ Dürer Kert --
14.11.2024 KRAKOW, PL @ Hype Park --
15.11.2024 BIELSKO-BIALA, PL @ RudeBoy --
16.11.2024 WARSAW, PL @ Hydrozagadka --
++ with FANGE
-- with SELBST
Tickets: https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour
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BLOOD
INCANTATION have
finally released a preview into their forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE
ELSEWHERE. Its first movement, THE STARGATE is
available today in its entirety across digital retailers and comes with an
exquisite short film, THE STARGATE which was directed by award
winning cinematographer Michael Ragen (Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of
Curiosities: The Viewing) and features mesmerizing analog fluid effects by
Chris Parks (The Fountain). THE STARGATE short film is unlike
anything you have experienced before. It presents the saga of a mysterious
artifact and its victims in a hallucinatory synthesis of science fiction and
folk horror, where mind bending imagery and unsettling atmospheres converge in
a surreal tale of primeval blood magic, interdimensional travel and grotesque
otherworldly technology beginning in the Dark Ages and journeying into voids of
deep space.
ABSOLUTE ELSEWHERE hovers at nearly 45 minutes, their longest full length recording yet, the album’s two movements – THE STARGATE and THE MESSAGE – are as confounding as they are engaging, exponentially expanding upon the formulas laid down by their scene-shattering debut Starspawn (2016) and landmark follow up Hidden History of the Human Race (2019).
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N4rLtjPzH0
Listen to THE STARGATE here: https://BloodIncantation.lnk.to/AbsoluteElsewhereNe
Genre
: Black
Metal (sung in dialect language)
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | October 31st 2024
Voces Antiqui Sanguinis is a gathering between four Italian Black Metal bands whose peculiarity resides in the lyrics: each band sings in a specific regional dialect or autochthonous language. Although stylistically different, Strja, Ticinum, Kre^u and Vrim
STRJA - Veronese (dialect language of Verona)
TICINUM - Pavese (dialect language of Pavia)
KRE^U - Barbaricino (native language of Barbagia, region of Sardinia)
VRIM - Piemontese (minority language of Piedmont)
The record release date is set for October 31st 2024, through Masked Dead Records and Sulphur Music. Printed as MC, Voces Antiqui Sanguinis is exclusively attached to the Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Linguas Diaboli", entirely dedicated to dialect and autochthonous languages in Black Metal music (Italian language only).
Sale Points:
- Four italian Black Metal bands;
- Every band sings in its own dialect or autochthonous language;
- Different styles of Black Metal;
- To be released on October 31st 2024 by Masked Dead Records and Sulphur Music;
- The MC edition it's exclusively attached to Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Linguas Diaboli".
Tracklist:
1) Strja - Instrià
2) Strja - La Siora dei Troni e delle Site
3) Ticinum - La Cacia ad Godan
4) Ticinum - Pavia Brusa, la Stria
5) Kre^u - Accabbadòra
6) Kre^u - Ma^iardzas
7) Vrim - Ij Lìngher Vendicator
8) Vrim - L'òra ant el Kali-Yuga
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Ästhetisches Element – 20./30. Jahre Stil, Schwarzweiß, Cartoon, Rubberhose. Es gibt eine Zentrale Fantasiefigur, um die es bei den Texten geht. Die Figur ist drogensüchtig und psychisch krank. Sie hört dauernd Stimmen im Kopf, die sie in den Wahnsinn treiben, der einzige Ausweg
ist, wenn die Band in ihrer Vorstellung anfängt, Musik zu spielen.
Bei den Texten geht es unterschwellig auch darum, auf die negativen Auswirkungen von Drogen
hinzuweisen. Die Band ist gegen jegliche Art von Gewalt, Homophobie, Einschränkungen von Menschenrechten und Einschränkungen von Meinungsfreiheit.
Bandmitglieder:Carmen Grandi (Youtube, Architecture of Emptiness, ex-Neophobia, ex-EGO) – Clean Gesang, Lyrics
Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger (ex-Obscura, ex-Belphegor, ex-Nader Sadek, ex-Defeted Sanity, ex-Amogh Symphony) – Fretless Gitarre, Akustik Gitarre, Lead Gitarre, Songwriting, Mixing, Mastering, Producer
Martin Matiasovic (Shaped In Dreams, Divine X) – Rhythmus Gitarre, Lead Gitarre (Track 4), Horn,
Songwriting, Lyrics
Rouven Haliti (Ally The Fiddle, Onyx Eyes, ex-Determination) – Fretless Bass
Defkalion Dimos (Cerebrum, Sacred Outcry) – Drums
Gastmusiker auf der Phantasmagoria EP:
Alex Kerski (Vianova, The Voice Of Germany 2022) – Harsh Vocals
Mikołaj Suchanek – Keytar (Track 4)
Songs:
Ill Fated – Als erste Single und erster Track auf der EP bietet Ill Fated einen „schonenden“ Einstieg in das verhältnismäßig extreme Soundkonzept der Band. Die Kontraste zwischen Swing- und Death-Metal-Elementen werden zunächst rund gestaltet und mit allmählichen Übergängen überbrückt. Die Clean-Passage nach dem ersten und das Fretless-Bass-Solo nach dem zweiten Chorus zeigen erste Anzeichen von „Progginess“. Das alles in einer kompakten und übersichtlichen Songstruktur verpackt, bietet einen sanften Einstieg in die groteske Klangwelt von Amuse To Death. Im Songtext wird der missliche geistige Zustand der Zentralfigur „Al“ beschrieben, dessen innere Stimmen ihn in den Wahnsinn treiben, sobald die Band in seinem Kopf aufhört, Musik zu machen.
Blacktoothgrin – Die musikalische Offenheit und Bereitschaft des Zuhörers, abrupten emotionalen Schwankungen standzuhalten, wird mit diesem Song auf den Prüfstand gestellt. Stile werden hier nicht behutsam miteinander vermengt, sondern in einen Betonmischer geworfen und wild durcheinandergewirbelt. Hier treffen Duke Ellington und Count Basie inspirierte Hot-Swing-Horn-Linien auf Technical Death Metal à la First Fragment, Necrophagist und Co. Textlich steht wieder die fiktive Hauptfigur Al im Mittelpunkt. Diesmal geht es um seine Drogenabhängigkeit und den inneren Kampf, der damit verbunden ist.
Lowlifer – Die harten Kanten von Blacktoothgrin werden hier wieder etwas runder. Dieser Song fällt dagegen mit seinem Witz und der Betonung des Grotesken auf. Zahllose Horn-Einwürfe und Kommentare und der tänzerisch-groovige Instrumentalteil vor dem letzten Chorus haben fast schon den Slapstick-Charakter einer Laurel-&-Hardy-Komödie. Die Refrains werden von Mal zu Mal größer, breiter und bunter. Textlich wird hier der Unterschied der Wahrnehmung im Normalzustand des grauen Alltags und der bunten Fantasiewelt eines Morphiumtrips ausgemalt.
The Alibi – Dieses Stück kommt der Bezeichnung Prog-Arie aus den vier Songs sicherlich am nächsten. Er setzt nämlich ein Häkchen neben jede der folgenden Kategorien: enthält langsamen, balladesken Teil; enthält schnellen Metal-Teil; enthält ungerade Taktarten; enthält mindestens 10 unterschiedliche Instrumente; enthält gefühlt ein Dutzend Instrumentalsoli; geht länger als 5 Minuten; hat keine typische Songstruktur; enthält Tempoänderungen; schwankt zwischen mehreren Tonarten hin und her… Hier wird die Bandbreite dessen, was die Band in allen musikalischen Aspekten zu bieten hat, nochmal erweitert vors Gehör geführt. In den Lyrics geht es um einen Traum der Sängerin Carmen, in dem sie sich selber als Leiche und einzige Zeugin eines Mordes beobachtet und als Täterin in diesem beschuldigt wird.
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Die bayrischen Black Metaller AMYSTERY haben vor einiger Zeit bei Folter Records unterschrieben. Das neue Album “CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN” wird am 31.10.2024 erscheinen.
Jetzt gibt es die erste Single “Whispers From The Void”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xPNv_mISEA
Über AMYSTERYDie okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Release: 25. October 2024
While Deimos' Dawn could theoretically still be accused of being a project with a famous singer on their debut album, two years and many gigs later it has to be said: This is a real band at work!
Marc Grewe (Asinhell, ex-Morgoth, Insidious Disease), Germany's number one death metal shouter, puts his very own stamp here. Compositionally mature, sonically clearly skipped a few steps, the band presents a new EP “God Of Pain” including a cover version of Marks former Band MORGOTH!
As with their debut album, former Sodom guitarist and rock'n'roll whirlwind Andy Brings wrote the lyrics and produced Grewe's vocals and proove how lively and fresh old school thrash can sound in 2024.
https://mdd-shop.de/
Line-up: Mauro Tollini: drums;
Nicola Murari: bass; Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars; Ricky Dal Pane: vocalsStyle: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
The song is available on all digital platforms at https://song.link/EPIKOS and next week we'll unveil the lyric video created for the song.
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion has begun.
Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism are the coordinates.
DOOM ON!!!
"Path To Oblivion" LP/CD/tape/bundle could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
Cover artwork created by Luciana Nedelea and tracklist:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
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Listen to “Donkere Paden”: https://youtu.be/c8J7bXzHJTM?si=QO76rXMH4VbdAWVm
Pre-order the album:https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden (LP/CD/Digital):
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD),
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Pre-save the album via digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/album/krvl-donkere-paden
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters. The album features guest vocalists H. from Oerheks and Shazzula from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states: "We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL previously released the atmospheric single and video “Zielenrust” which features Shazzula of Wolvennest. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
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Release
date :
October 25thGenre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
A first extract entitled "Des feux plus forts" has just been released. This is the opening track of the album that will be released on October 25th.
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https://www.facebook.com/sordideband/
Dark Descent Records heralds the first coming of ABERRATOR - a yet unknown entity devoted to the ancient arts of death metal mastery. Founded in 2022 between G.P and N.H from New Zealand - with P.F from Canada on session drums, ABERRATOR pulls no punches, unleashing BECKONING TRIBULATION, a devastating full-length, straight out of the gate. Influenced by the darkest of death metal and death/doom - particularly of US and Finnish origins - the band fit the Dark Descent roster like a key to a crypt.
“Beckoning Tribulation is a lens into the human condition, the inevitable decline due to the innate zealotry and hypocrisy within our species,” states N.H. “The triumphant proclamation of the death of god and the impending doom of mankind as it struggles within the vacuum this creates.”
ABERRATOR has shared a stream for album opener "Plague Monarch Ascendant." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i736qbCGBL8
Stream the title track of Beckoning Tribulation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0Byqexh1tU
Dark Descent Records will release Beckoning Tribulation on CD, vinyl and digital formats on October 11. Pre-order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Tracklisting:1. Plague Monarch Ascendant
2. Flagellation Crusade
3. Doomed Quintessence
4. Beckoning Tribulation
5. Spiritual Attrition
6. Emissary of Suffering
7. ...Of the Crucible
The album comes clad in a masterful gravure/woodcut-style piece from the inimitable mind of Alex Shadrin from Nether Temple Design: “The artwork represents the above concepts. Betrayal hidden with the guise of civility; blades plunged into another's backs to complete the ouroboros. Murder, cunning and cowardice act in unison as tools of victory and ultimately defeat.”
ABERRATOR is:
G.P - Guitars and Bass
N.H - Vocals
P.F - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: October 25th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Abhorrent Deformity | Vital Remains
In March of 2023 Taking The Head Of Goliath made the decision to bring down the curtain on their career of bludgeoning riffs and blast beat battery, leaving behind them a furious live album of unbridled chaos – Beyond Brutal Live – a destructive self titled EP and the memory of scores of incendiary live shows. However, whilst their journey through the wastelands of death metal may be over, the Minnesota band have left behind a posthumous gift for the fans who have supported them throughout the years, a final explosive assault under the Taking The Head Of Goliath banner…join them for one last descent into the pit, with Futility Of The Flesh!
Futility Of The Flesh is a new four track EP that will stand as a fitting testament to Taking The Head Of Goliath’s unique brand of death metal ferocity, their potent blend of the technical, the twisted, the brutal and the melodic, always delivered with 100% commitment and unrelenting intensity. ‘Futility Of The Flesh’ itself gets things under way with a sinister, slithering riff and bestial vocals of impossible depth and toxicity that scrape the detritus from the dark side of your soul. Touched by madness, the song sends you flying on speeding guitar arpeggios one minute and grinds you into the dirt the next. ‘Septic Enslavement’ follows with its tumbling riffs over frantic drums. It’s overwhelming and overpowering, with its skittering riffs and frenzied rhythms – the epitome of Taking The Head Of Goliath’s eclectic, dynamic style. ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ is an absolute behemoth of a song, featuring passages of delirious speed with guitar riffs like insect swarms and was recorded live at Rayfest in the summer of ’21, capturing an incredibly powerful vocal performance from Jake Martin. Finally, the very last artillery barrage from Taking The Head Of Goliath comes in the form of bonus track, ‘Cord Of Three Strands’, the band’s independently released 2019 digital single. It’s a searing shot of darkness, laced with grandiose melody and the perfect farewell from a band that will be sorely missed. For those who have loved and lost Taking The Head Of Goliath, Futility Of The Flesh is a last roar from beyond the grave, a parting salvo to be treasured. For the others…you have some incredible music to discover.
Nothing was left to chance with Futility Of The Flesh, ensuring that Taking The Head Of Goliath’s final blow lands with maximum impact. Recorded by Will Maravelas (Thor, Incinerate etc) and mixed and mastered by Charles Powell (Carnifex etc) the sound throughout is devastating – and with cover art created by Pär Olofsson (Children Of Bodom, Exodus etc) Futility Of The Flesh is as powerful visually as it is sonically. Don’t miss this stunning concluding chapter in the story of Taking The Head Of Goliath, coming your way from Rottweiler Records on October 25th.
Line-up:
Jake Martin - Vocals
Luke Renno - Bass/Backing Vocals
Nathan Sherman - Guitar
Steve Reishus – Drums
*Guitars on ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ by Miles Sunde
*Guitars on 'Cord of Three Strands' by Rob Blake
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/takingtheheadofgoliath
Austin (TX) - Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, HORNS AND HAMMERS. The album is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records. The label will be selling it at Keep it True Rising Festival IV in Wurzburg, Germany, October 4-5.
The CD is available for purchase from Metal On Metal Records at:
U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at https://ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.
Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.
The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.
Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1xGHaGH_4
Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammers delivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.
From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers
is a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.
“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences,
but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”
Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR's strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.
“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”
“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”
The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin whose credits include
Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.
Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by
Stuart "Batlord" Laurence.
Track
Listing:1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous
*Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on The Metal On Metal Records version.
All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.
Cover art by Claudio Bergamin.
Line-up:
Stuart “Batlord” Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Bio:
IGNITOR formed in Austin, Texas in 2003 with legendary Agony Column guitarist Stuart Laurence, Brendon Bigelow on bass, Beverly Barrington on guitar, Pat Doyle (Offenders) on drums, and vocalist Erika Swinnich. The band wanted to write music reflecting their passion for heavy, speed, and power metal.
IGNITOR quickly attracted a worldwide fan base after releasing their debut album Take To The Sky, featuring the hit "Demonslayer," in 2004 to rave reviews. Germany’s Rock Hard magazine named it "Demo of the Month.” Dies Irae (Brazil) said “Ignitor take the world by storm, playing a furious Heavy/Speed Metal, joining the high class of veteran musicians and the powerful voice of Erika Swinnich.”
IGNITOR performed at Mexico’s Monterrey Metal Fest in May 2005, appearing alongside Motorhead and Danzig. Then onto Germany’s Keep It True Festival in November 2005, where they stunned the crowd and were named "Best KIT Newcomer" by Mario’s Metal Mania magazine.
In 2007 IGNITOR released Road of Bones (Cruz del Sur Music) featuring cover art by legendary MOTORHEAD collaborator Joe Petagno. Beverly was temporarily replaced by Annah Moore on guitar for this album. The band’s sophomore effort is a deep dive into themes of pain, death, and rebirth, culminating with their triumphant anthem "Reinheitsgebot" and its rallying cry “Metal is the Law!” Blabbermouth described IGNITOR - “This is the energetic, lusty sound of a new and eager band who are ridiculously fired up to be alive, no matter what the decade.” IGNITOR toured heavily in support of the album, playing with Primal Fear and Leaves Eyes, and a notable appearance at the Valley Thrash Fest in McAllen, Texas.
In 2008, Texas metal veteran Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Howling Sycamore, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Evil United) replaced Erika’s wraith-Maiden wail with his demonic Texas drawl. The band released The Spider Queen (Cruz del Sur/Heavy Artillery) in 2009, a fairy tale of love and redemption. The band toured in support of the album, sharing stages with Fates Warning and Helstar along the way.
In 2010 IGNITOR played the Metal Up Your Tap Fest in Chicago along with Cruz del Sur label mates Bible of the Devil.
2012 saw the release of Year of the Metal Tiger (MVD Audio,) featuring fan favorite "Heavy Metal Holocaust" and the eerie polytheism of "Shadow of the Needle." “…a fiery album of traditional, hot-wired metal that’s intensely passionate and utterly authentic.” – Backstage Auctions.
IGNITOR released Mixtape '85 in 2013, a collection of beloved favorites recalling the peak years for thrash and heavy metal. The Metal Files said “…the opening solo on Into the Coven gave me chills when I first heard it.” 2013 also saw the inauguration of IGNITOR’s occasionally-annual Iron Fist Fest in their hometown of Austin, featuring Witches Mark.
The next two years produced some lineup changes. Beverly was replaced by Robert Williams (Witches Mark,) and Brendon was replaced by Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column) cementing IGNITOR’s current lineup.
In May 2016 IGNITOR performed at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Chicago along with Tygers of Pan Tang, Jag Panzer, and Leather Leone. The Iron Fist Fest returned in 2016 too, featuring Byfist and Death of Millions alongside IGNITOR.
In 2017 IGNITOR released Years of War 2008 – 2013, an anthology of the band’s releases during those years in a limited edition box set, including rare promo discs and assorted items from the merchandise shop. The box set is only available from the band’s website ignitorband.com.
2017 also saw the release of the IGNITOR’s sixth album Haunted By Rock & Roll (EMP Label Group.) The song "Hatchet: The Ballad of Victor Crowley" is heard during the closing credits of the horror slasher “Victor Crowley” from Ariescope Pictures. Director Adam Green produced a NSFW video of the song featuring some key gory scenes from the movie. The band produced three other companion videos featuring the songs "No Sanctuary," "Brave The War," and "Haunted by Rock & Roll." Roppongi Rocks said “IGNITOR serves us an extra large portion of terrific heavy metal on its new album.” “The New Wave of British Heavy Metal deserves a locally designated acronym thanks to IGNITOR.” - Austin Chronicle
IGNITOR returned to Chicago in July 2018 for the Alehorn of Power X festival, appearing alongside Zuul and Bible of the Devil. IGNITOR appeared again in July at the Iron Fist Fest 3 with James Rivera’s Metal Asylum and Austin’s own Duel. Iron Fist Fest 4’s ten-band lineup in 2019 featured IGNITOR, Helstar, and Angkor Wat.
In early 2020, IGNITOR finished the work on their seventh album. After contacting Metal on Metal Records and sending the new songs, they got a positive response and soon the agreement was reached. The Golden Age of Black Magick was finally released on October 2020 on CD and all major digital platforms.
In January 2020 right before the worldwide pandemic, IGNITOR recorded a live set at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin. Later in the year the band self-released that set on a CD called Live…Before the Plague and posted it for sale on its website store.
Like most of the planet, IGNITOR spent 2020-2021 hiding out from the pandemic. Luckily that provided ample opportunity to write and hone new material. The band played a few shows here and there as venues began opening back up in 2022 and 2023, but spent most of the time writing and preparing to record their next album.
Recording began in Fall 2023 and was finished in May 2024 for the ninth IGNITOR album, Horns and Hammers (Metal on Metal). Horns and Hammers features some extra special guests – Ross “the Boss” Friedman (Dictators, Manowar,) Marc Lopes (Metal Church) and Gabriel Guardiola (Immortal Guardian). IGNITOR is especially proud of this album. The cover art was painted by Claudio Bergamin and depicts a weathered warrior in a brief moment of repose after a battle. It resembles the plight of true metal warriors like IGNITOR, who strive to inject both power and passion into their craft with every performance, keeping the flames of heavy metal stoked and smoldering for the gathered masses.
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https://metalonmetalrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/IGNITOR.METAL/
The new single will be available on all platforms tomorrow, October 4.
CARNOSUS will release new album, Wormtales, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press, further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/carnosus.aspx
https://carnosus.bandcamp.com/album/wormtales
Track Listing:
1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Carnosus/
Hailing from the hills and woodlands of Central New York and New England, MYTHBEGOTTEN combines a love of legends old and new with a folk-inflected fusion of metal genres to arrive at a uniquely epic and melancholic melodic concoction.
The result is an eight-track journey that reaches Tolkien-esque levels of grandeur. The band offers an in-depth look at the inspiration behind Tales from the Unseelie Court.
"The key inspiration for the individual songs includes the Dullahan (an evil fey from Irish Mythology) which inspired the song "The Heedless Horseman", Sawney Bean (a legendary Scottish Cannibal and inspiration for "The Hills Have Eyes") which inspired the song "The Terror of Lothian", H.P. Lovecraft's "The Rats in The Walls" which inspired the song "Beneath Exham Priory", The Welsh Legend of the Wild Hunt which inspired the song "Mallt-y-Nos", the Arthurian legend of Merlin and the Dragons which inspired the song "Omen of Embers", The melancholy book 4 of Milton's "Paradise Lost" which inspired the song "The Fall", and the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Tolkien's "The Return of The King" which inspired the song "Of Wrath and Ruin". This is all rounded out by an arrangement of the classic Scots ballad "Twa Corbies" which brings together the old traditions of British Isles balladry with this modern sonic storytelling which MYTHBEGOTTEN bases its songwriting upon."
Over the last several months, MYTHBEGOTTEN has released a series of two-song "chapters" from Tales from the Unseelie Court. Stream "The Road to Unseelie Court" series at https://mythbegotten.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-to-unseelie-court-fire-brimstone
Tales from the Unseelie Court is set for release on October 31.
Experience more MYTHBEGOTTEN at https://www.youtube.com/@Mythbegotten
Tracklisting:1. The Heedless Horseman
2. Omen of Embers
3. Mallt-y-Nos
4. Beneath Exham Priory
5. The Fall
6. The Terror of Lothian
7. Twa Corbies
8. Of Wrath and Ruin
The Journey So Far...
A decade ago in Syracuse, New York, Connor Hoffman, Daniel Barbour, and Joe Sopchak released the Stirling demo under their Folk/Power Metal fusion project Hounds of Annwn. Shortly thereafter, they performed their only live show at the Sturmfeier folk metal festival in Hamlin, New York, but with college and work taking priority, the three soon scattered throughout the Northeast. All knew, however, that there was much left undone, songs left unsung, and stories left untold.
In 2022, after years of sporadic songwriting and fits and starts of recording, the trio re-committed to bringing their vision of folk- and symphonic-infused Power Metal to fruition under the new moniker MYTHBEGOTTEN. This name was chosen for its elegant encapsulation of the band’s ethos: to chronicle the stories from myth, fantasy, and history that have inspired them.
Tales from the Unseelie Court is the first release from this reforged musical triumvirate and is centered around the folklore of the British Isles and literary fantasy, showcasing the eerie and macabre as well as the wondrous and heroic. Listeners feel as though they are sitting amidst a gathering of the Unseelie Fey Court, hearing great and terrible stories retold to the assembled congregation.
MYTHBEGOTTEN is excited to reveal its unique blend of metallic styles in this first eldritch release and looks forward to sharing tales even stranger and more wondrous with the world.
Line-Up:
Dan Barbour – Lead Vocals
Connor Hoffman – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Keyboards
Joe Sopchak – Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/MythbegottenBand/
SØRGELIG – “ΦΘΟΡΆ”
Label: Tragedy ProductionsRelease Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sorgeligblackmetal
Sweden's avenging witches of black metal, VÖLVA, are set to return with a new album, DESIRES PROFANE on November 28th - featuring ten hymns to the lost souls of their persecuted sisters, incinerated upon the murderous bonfires of Christianity. Desires Profane is a scalding assault of vehement rage that will be released on CD by Grind To Death Records and on vinyl by Fiadh Productions.
Track listing:
1 – The Tower
2 – Walk With Me
3 – Expulsion Of The Flesh
4 – Inverted Cross
5 – Never Forgive
6 – The Serpent
7 – Perpetual Putrefaction
8 – Asmodeus
9 – Salvation
10 – Vagabond
https://www.facebook.com/fiadhproductions
https://www.grindtodeathrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/volva
Hailing
from Skellefteå, Sweden, TERRORTORY has been carving
their name into the melodic death metal scene with a sound that fuses raw
aggression, grandiose melodies, and a complexity that challenges the listener
at every turn. Known for their intense anger, strong arrangements, and intense love
of chugs, Terrortory is now gearing up to release their highly
anticipated second full-length album, THE BLACK PRISM.The band, comprising Johan Norström (vocals, Katapult), Stefan Vidmark (guitars, ex-Nightscape), Emil Ceder (guitars), Tommy Nilsson (drums), and Olov Häggmark (bass), has undergone an evolutionary journey since its inception. Following the release of their previous full-length album The Seed Left Behind and the EP City of Ghosts through Discouraged Records, they have embraced new challenges and matured as songwriters. This evolution culminates in The Black Prism, a self-produced, independently released opus consisting of ten tracks that showcase the band's most complex and epic compositions to date.
Regarding the creation of their latest album, Terrortory describes it as a project filled with unexpected paths and challenges:
“This has been a project with many phases and challenges. This, in turn, has forced us onto paths we could not have anticipated or imagined. Songs we long thought were finished have been torn down and rebuilt, and in the end, we had a much stronger product that we are all incredibly satisfied with.”
The band promises that The Black Prism will feature their fastest and most intricate music, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the universe as well as the dark depths within the human soul.
Terrortory’s dedication to their craft extends beyond music. The band produced, recorded, and mixed The Black Prism themselves, with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios. Their hands-on approach continues with the creation of music videos to accompany the album’s release. With vocalist Johan Norström’s experience behind the camera and bassist Olov Häggmark's work in front of it, the videos are poised to deliver a blend of space anxiety and dark humor.
In keeping with their signature style, The Black Prism features a mix of longer, intricate songs and shorter, faster tracks, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. The album’s tracklist, including titles like "Star Crusher," "Pestiferous Haven" and the epic titular track "The Black Prism," promises an auditory journey of crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and haunting melodies.
With their self-released The Black Prism, the album stands as a testament to their growth, skill, and dedication to the melodic death metal genre. As they prepare for this next chapter, Terrortory invites listeners to delve into the abyss and experience the full force of their musical evolution.
Discography
DeReign – Single (Discouraged Records)
The Seed Left Behind – Full-length album (Discouraged Records)
City of Ghosts – EP (Discouraged Records)
The Black Prism – Full-length album (Self-released)
Line-up
Johan Norström – Vocals
Stefan Vidmark – Guitars
Emil Ceder – Guitars
Tommy Nilsson – Drums
Olov Häggmark – Bass
https://www.youtube.com/@terrortorymetal
https://www.facebook.com/Terrortor
Prepare to be pummeled by pure sonic devastation! Rising Thrash/Death Metal act ANOMIC has signed with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their debut EP, "OPACITY" set to be re-released on November 22nd, 2024.
Anomic
is a force to be reckoned with. Founded by Dutch/Syrian guitarist and vocalist
Raafat "Raaf" Atasi, the band blends the fury of Thrash with the
unrelenting brutality of Death Metal, creating a sound that is both punishing
and addictive. After leaving the German thrash outfit War Agenda in August
2023, Raaf wasted no time channeling his creative fire into Anomic. He
channeled a multitude of influences, resulting in the band's debut EP,
"Opacity". This 3-track sonic assault tackles existential themes like
conformity, war, insanity, and the very apocalypse itself.Raaf wasn't alone in this sonic crusade. He enlisted his old friend Fadi Massamiri to join the band as bassist and second vocalist, with Fadi also taking the reins on mixing and mastering "Opacity". To solidify their rhythm section, the band recruited the legendary Krzysztof Klingbein (live drummer for Vader, Belphegor, and Hate) to lay down the punishing drum tracks on the EP. Additionally, the monstrous vocals of Stefan Nordström guest star on the track "On Deaf Ears", add an extra layer of malevolent fury.
Anomic's signing with Wormholedeath Records marks a pivotal moment in the band's journey. In a statement, the band expressed their excitement:
"We are stoked to announce that AnomiC is now a member of the WormHoleDeath family. Our EP 'Opacity' will be released and distributed this year (2024) digitally by WHD worldwide. This is an important chapter in the band's journey, and we wanna thank the spectacular label owner Carlo Bellotti and his team Carla Predan and Natascia Pribac for this great opportunity to spread our music properly, and with a great label that is a home to so many killer bands signed to their roster. Moreover, our first full-length, which is to be released in 2025, will also be released and distributed with WHD. So, we’re looking forward to this great collaboration and can’t wait to share plans with you all. Stay metal m/"
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! Anomic is here to demolish everything in their path. Stay tuned for more news and prepare to be crushed by "Opacity" on December 6th, 2024!
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After releasing a couple of beautiful singles, Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People have now premiered another one of their epic, stirring and heart-wrenching tracks, making it clear at this point that this is indeed a special album.
"...emotionally and sonically scarring, a wrenching expression of torment and pain, of confusion and futility, and yet there’s also something poignant as well as ruinous in the grief it expresses."
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE “
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, DrudkhHell Is Other People from Canada have elegantly and passionately crafted a black metal album that imbibes influences from several of its related subgenres such as atmospheric black metal, post-black metal and even DSBM in parts, forming a cohesive, expressive and all-encompassing sound that the band is comfortable in carrying throughout. The band goes about playing these intuitively structured songs with a palpable burning fervour which makes all the difference. It is difficult to remain unmoved by such impactful and poignant songs and even more so to efface them from memory, the languid pacing furthermore prolonging their lingering presence in the mind. The five songs here seem interconnected emotionally even though they offer slightly differing moods, as if showcasing phases of the same pained existence. 'Moirae' is a stunning, beautifully tempered album with a remarkable range of expression that comes across as genuine and heartfelt.
Line up
Nathan Boots - Guitar
Nicholas Luck - Guitar
Nathan Ferreira - Bass, Vocals
James Ditty - Drums
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Track listing
1. Moirae 6:58
2. Fates 6:43
3. Degrade 7:48
4. Loss 8:45
5. Atropos 13:28
Release date - October 11th, 2024
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Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records. Click the link below to pre-order!
https://vallettanc.bandcamp.com/album/summer
In support of the album, Valletta will launch their Eastern U.S. Tour in October! Tour dates are as follows:
10/17 Atlanta, GA @ Culture Shock
10/18 Athens, GA @ Flicker
10/19 Kingsport, TN VFW Post 4933
10/20 Covington, KY @ Madison Live
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Live Wire Lounge
10/22 Dayton, OH @ Hidden Gem
10/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
10/24 Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's
10/25 Burlington, VT @ Despacito
10/27 Lowell, MA @ Koto Lowell
10/ 29 Salem, MA @ Koto Salem
11/1 Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana
11/2 Wilmington, NC (TBA)
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Track Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
Preoptic Distortion Records will release Agent of Chaos on all major streaming platforms on November 8. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shadowsdecay/agent-of-chaos/
Tracklisting:1) Dry You Out
2) Falling of Mind
3) Agent of Chaos
4) Bringer of Death
5) Only Lies
6) Psuedo Suicidal
Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Costa Rica, Shadows Decay has been a formidable presence in the thrash metal genre since their formation in 2008. Originally known as Preoptic Distortion, the band underwent a transformation both in name and sound, evolving into Shadows Decay—a name that embodies their music's raw energy and dark intensity.
Drawing inspiration from the titans of thrash such as Slayer, Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, and Death Angel, Shadows Decay has cultivated a unique sound that honors the legacy of these pioneers while forging their path. The music is a relentless onslaught of powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and aggressive vocals, delivering a high-octane experience that resonates with metal fans worldwide.
Shadows Decay is more than just a band; they are a collective of passionate musicians driven by a shared vision of musical excellence. Their live performances are known for their electrifying energy and raw intensity, leaving audiences craving more. With every show, Shadows Decay solidifies their reputation as one of the most dynamic and powerful thrash metal bands in the region. As they look to the future, Shadows Decay is poised to take their music to new heights, with plans for new releases and more explosive live shows. Their journey is one of perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the pure essence of thrash metal.
Shadows Decay stands ready to spread their sonic devastation far and
wide - because in the world of metal - decay never sounded so good.
Shadows Decay is:
Nacho Escobar - vocals, guitars
Nestor Morales - lead guitar
Daniel Solano - Bass guitar
Jeyson Hodgson - Drums
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FOUL BODY AUTOPSY – “THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHES” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease Date: October 31st 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Dark Tranquillity | In Flames | At The Gates | Insomnium
Condemned by the words of a child; the cruel pretence of a boy whose vindictive mischief making spread like plague through the tarnished hearts of those so hungry for scandal and persecution – so excited by the prospect of the torture and death of people that, just days before, they considered neighbours, even friends. In these damned times the devil walks not in the homespun dresses of women named witches, nor dances in our night time woods in accordance with licentious and lecherous fantasies. He lives in the hearts of the profiteering Witchfinder and the self important judges, in the fear of the ignorant and the perverted piety of priests…
After the bravely experimental Shadows Without Light trilogy and the back to the roots horror and aggression of Crucifix Dreams, Tom Reynolds’ Foul Body Autopsy is back, with another fresh twist on his precision riff attack. The Discovery Of Witches is a two track EP inspired by two infamous witch trials that took place in Tom’s hometown of Leicester, a century apart. In 1616, due to the false testimony of a young boy, fifteen women were arrested. Nine were hung for crimes of wicked sorcery, another died in jail while the remaining five were released due to the intervention of King James I – to whom the boy admitted his lies. In 1717 Jane Clark and her two children were accused of witchcraft by their fellow villagers and subjected to an ordeal by water – the fact that they didn’t drown when cast into the village pond, condemning them. The 1616 hangings are explored in opening track ‘The Rough Rope And The Short Drop’, where Tom brings new elements to his customary six-string aggression. There’s a reflective feel captured by the deft interplay between guitar and bass - Linus Klausenitzer (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura etc)’s flowing notes weaving their way between Tom’s snarling guitar parts - the sections of punchy, rhythmic feel and the strong melodic awareness as the tragedy, the violence and the delusion of that awful episode are brought to life. ‘The Ordeal By Water’ is another fine example of the traditional Foul Body Autopsy sound taking on fresh hues and colours as it builds through melody and an almost progressive aura to the full force assault of fierce blast beats – masterfully delivered once again by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, Scarve etc). Constantly evolving, constantly exploring, constantly delivering riffs like tactical weapons – Tom Reynolds and Foul Body Autopsy have delivered another sweetly structured and imaginative burst of metal.
While all three musicians worked in their home studios in England, the US and Germany respectively, Tom’s vocals were captured at Parlour Studios (The Haunted, At The Gates, Napalm Death etc) and The Discovery Of Witches was mastered by Stephen Kerrison (The Grudge, Remote Viewing etc). The results are, as always with Foul Body Autopsy, excellent – combining clarity and power, subtlety and force. The EP will be available digitally and for the first time for Foul Body Autopsy, on limited edition lathe cut vinyl. Set to be released on the most appropriate date of October 31st, The Discovery Of Witches is another essential addition to the Foul Body Autopsy canon.
Line-up:
Tom Reynolds - Guitar/Vocals
*drums on The Discovery Of Witches by Dirk Verbeuren
*bass on The Discovery Of Witches by Linus Klausenitzer
https://www.facebook.com/FoulBodyAutopsyofficial/
Tokyo “dirty thrashers” Straenge launched in the vibrant Tokyo underground metal scene in 2013. Musically, the band is known in the Tokyo underground scene for their unique blend of performative technicality, unconventional harmonic phrasing, sudden time changes, and old-school thrash and death metal riffs. They are often compared to bands such as Death, Coroner, Voivod, Atheist, Forbidden, and others. Their lives shows are fun and energetic, with frequent unexpected cover performances of classic metal bands such as Death, Exodus, Metallica, Kreator, Motorhead, and more.
Under their original name “Strange”, the band released three demos on cassette tape and digital formats: “Thanks, Thrasher!” (2015), “Thrash Carnival” (2018), and “Thrash Medicine” (2020). As a special nod to old-school thrash fans, each cassette demo had bonus B-side tracks which were only released on the cassettes. Near the end of this era of three demo tapes, the band added an “e” to their name to become Straenge.
Straenge’s debut full-length album “Filthy Microbes” was released in Tokyo on cassette tape in March 2023. A subsequent digital release on Bandcamp was then followed by a CD version release in March 2024. The CD version of the album was released by Tokyo’s well-regarded underground label Captured Records and includes two exclusive live bonus tracks.
Straenge are now planning their sophomore record, title TBD. They are hitting the studio in late 2024 and expecting to release the album in the first half of 2025. The album will feature recent material which the band has played live, including several unreleased songs. The style will expand upon that of their first album, and the band has stated they hope to grow to new levels of musicality in the new album.
https://www.facebook.com/straenge.metal
Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" released on September 28th, 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSbwEdgULxY
https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt
Feral, one of the most respected Swedish death metal bands, are back after a gap of six years and they show how it's to be done. Their music is not only insanely powerful, as can be expected from them, but it's also surprisingly intricate. As No Clean Singing puts it eloquently in their premiere at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-feral-the-devouring-storm/
"Feral know how to crush granite and fracture bones, but you’ll also re-discover how deftly constructed and multi-faceted their music is"
FERAL – “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of :
Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, GraveSwedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/feralswe
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from New
Jersey's twisted Death Metal horror fiends CHAINED TO THE DEAD. ONLY
HUNGER REMAINS is up now for pre-order and will be released
October 25th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.For fans of : 200 Stabwounds, Sanguisugabogg, Carcass, Blood Duster, Macabre and Pungent Stench.
While 2023's Discography of Debauchery collected Chained To The Dead's three pre-pandemic releases, Only Hunger Remains initiates a new blood-bathed trilogy featuring their relentless onslaught of horror-influenced Death Metal and thoughtfully-crafted tributes. Recorded at Backroom Studios with mixing and mastering by Kevin Antreassian (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gridlink, Organ Dealer), Only Hunger Remains features artwork by Mortuus and includes 4 brand-new tracks as well as Blood Duster and Pungent Stench covers.
Listen to the single "HE'S JUST MEAT NOW" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRsxZ9RJUPc
Tracklisting:
1. Flesh Hunt
2. Eaten By Worms
3. She Bore A Brood Of Beasts
4. He's Just Meat Now
5. Blood Duster Double Feature
6. Games Of Humiliation (Pungent Stench cover)
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
Polish blackened sludge act FIASKO have unveiled the first track off their upcoming album “AMOK ꓘOMA”. Entitled “WNIWECZ” (translates to ‘Into Naught’). The single is accompanied by a music video created in collaboration with This Is Madness. This is the band’s first new track in almost five years.
Watch “Wniwecz”: https://youtu.be/nsVbqlHhMvk
Tomasz Mielnik, FIASKO’s vocalist and lyricist, said: ‘Wniwecz’ paints the picture of a delayed apocalypse that we - humanity - create for ourselves. We rush forward swiftly and carelessly, until the very end not seeing the steep cliff we are heading towards.”
“AMOK ꓘOMA” will be released on 15 November 2024 in jewelcase CD format and via all major streaming platforms. It will also be available for purchase via Godz ov War Productions and Malignant Voices. Pre-order information coming soon. Comprising eight songs, the tracks are about death and love, love for death and the death of love.
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” was created by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design is the work of Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
“AMOK ꓘOMA” tracklist: 1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
Format: Digitale CD-EP / Fysieke CD-EPLabel: Hell Records
Released : September 27, 2024
Genre : Death Metal
For fans of : Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Atheist, Vader, Carcass and so on….
Born somewhere in the beginning of the new millennium, risen from the mud, blood and gore in Flanders, Belgium, we present you Solifugia, the lovechild of Centurial and Locusta.
After some line-up changes this quintet showcases their affection for Death Metal in the vein of Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Atheist, Vader and Carcass (some excellent name-dropping, is it not!?).
With a demo (Arraneae Attack – 2001), an EP (Rampage of Brutal Revenge – 2008) and a full album (The Ultimate Promise of Evil – 2016) one can hardly say that they are very productive.
2024 however will mark the birth of the new EP “Ageless Sadism”, self-produced and mixed and mastered by the mighty Dan Swanö at Unisound Sweden.
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Daybreak In Limbo
03. Disposition To Reign
04. All Spirits Enslaved
05. Sadistic Absolution
06. Innocence Slain 2023
SOLIFUGIA IS:
Vocals : Peter De Clercq
Bass : Johan De Vos
Rhythm and solo guitars : Maarten Dheedene
Rhythm guitars : Bernard Timmerman
Drums : Edward Timmerman
All guitars recorded at Dreetn’s Pigeonhole
Vocals recorded at HQ Solifugia
Drums recorded at Barefoot Studio, Ooigem by Arjan Bogaert
All lyrics by Peter
Produced by Maarten and Solifugia
Mixed and mastered by Dan Swäno at Unisound, Sweden
Re-amping by Stef Exelmans, Landegem
Cover artwork by BuyCoverArtwork
Art direction and design by Peej & Zowan
Photography by Nicolas ‘Doedie’ Doutreligne at Pulsar Photography, Zulte
Label coordination Hell Records
https://solifugia.bandcamp.com/album/ageless-sadism
The band tapped Decibel Magazine for the exclusive world premiere of FROSTBITTEN GALAXY, an album the outlet calls "fully wooly and rampaging." Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/10/02/full-album-stream-mammoth-caravans-frostbitten-galaxy/
Frostbitten Galaxy will be out on October 4 on Blade Setter Records. Order the album at https://bladesetterrecords.bigcartel.com/
MAMMOTH CARAVAN has announced a string of live dates in support of Frostbitten Galaxy. See the band leave their trademark trail of destruction at the dates below:
Oct 4th - Little Rock, AR @ Four Quarter Bar
Oct 5th - Van Buren, AR @ Iron Horse Records
Oct 6th - Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
Oct 11th - Cord, AR @ Field Of The Dead Fest
Oct 12th - Fayetteville, AR @ Smoke and Barrel
Oct 18th - Vicksburg, MS @ BB Club
For a taste of MAMMOTH CARAVAN's commanding stage presence, watch
the video for "Siege in the Stars," filmed live at The Anvil Sessions Holy Anvil Recording Co. in Fayetteville, AR.
Watch
the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6wDV1ExPP4With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
Frostbitten Galaxy tracklist:
1. Absolute Zero
2. Cosmic Clairvoyance
3. Tusks Of Orion
4. Siege In The Stars
5. Prehistoric Spacefarer
6. Sky Burial
Frostbitten Galaxy was recorded and mixed at Wolfman Studios by Jason Tedford, and mastered by Justin Weis at Traxworx. Album art by Tony Koehl
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
All scream singing by Brandon Ringo. All clean singing by Robert Warner
https://www.facebook.com/MammothCaravan
The first single 'Your Worst Enemy' is out now and music video produced by Tuomas Saukkonen (Before The Dawn, Wolfheart, Dawn Of Solace) can be seen here: https://youtu.be/_R4o1oILl0A
Vocalist Paavo Laapotti comments:
”We wanted to start with a fiery track with a lot of kick! The song is about an individual, that has been treated like trash for his whole life. Eventually enough is enough, his feelings take over and he seeks for a revenge. He releases his anger towards his bullies and lets them know their worst enemy. ” ”We started making of the album with this song and clearly each musician had a strong vision of the outcome. I think we succeeded in giving it the chaos it needed, both with the song and the music video.”
Listen to 'Your Worst Enemy' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/defiled-serenity-your-worst-enemy
Track
list:1. Alkutaival (feat. Juha Tapio)
2. Voices from the Void
3. Exiled to Infinity
4. Death
5. Mortal
6. Within the Slumber of the Mind
7. Through the Chaos
8. Your Worst Enemy
9. Tears of Black
10. Unfaithful (Rihanna cover) (feat. Karisma)
Recorded & mixed by Lauri Seppälä
Mastered by Juho Räihä / SoundSpiral Audio
Album cover by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack
Line-up:
Paavo Laapotti - Vocals
Jarkko Mäkelä - Lead guitar
Lauri Seppälä - Rhythm Guitar
Mikko Sormunen - Bass
Arttu Airo - Drums
Biography:
Defiled Serenity is a melodic death metal band from Loimaa, Finland. It was founded by the vocalist and Before The Dawn frontman Paavo Laapotti in 2021. The band’s music is for the fans of old In Flames, Amorphis, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity etc. Their sound relies heavily on the 90's melodeath sound, but with modern twists. The songs are filled with low growls, chunky guitars, beautiful melodies and tight rhythm sections.
They released their first stand-alone single ”Voices from the Void” in 2022 and it has reached over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. Since then, the band has been writing new material and now it's time to unleash their long-awaited debut album!
https://www.facebook.com/defiledserenity
KLAÏTON – “BEHIND THE RITUAL “
Format: Digital EP-CD / Physical EP-CDLabel: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01. Scavenger
02. Silence
03. Testament to Greed
04. Fearing the Other
05. Behind the Ritual
Founded in 2013 by guitarists Erwin Wesdorp and Stefan Verdoorn from the disintegrated bands Polluted Inheritance and Burial.
While looking for a drummer,Ronald Camonier (guitarist/singer of Polluted Inheritance) was asked to pick up the drum sticks.
Steven Vrieswijk (bassist Polluted Inheritance) was the right person to pick up the bass and (almost) complete the band.
What was missing was a vocalist who was found after some time in Gratien Versijpt.This Flemish Howler boy completed the whole picture to form Klaïton.
The musical veterans of Klaïton make Oldschool Death Metal and have already built up a cult status in their immediate environment.
This is due to the fact that they have not released an album or demo in all that time, and yet their performances are always packed.
KLAÏTON...The GOD OF WEEDS will proliferate and dominate the earth!
KLAÏTON is:
Gratien Versijpt: Vocals
Erwin Wesdorp: Guitar
Stefan Verdoorn: Guitar
Steven Vrieswijk: Bass
Ronald Camonier: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Klaiton666
Label: Road To Masochist / Eggy TapesRelease Date: November 8th 2024
Genre: Blackened Deathgrind
For fans of: Hellhammer | Axegrinder | Massacre | Wolvhammer
Standing on the threshold of knowledge and confrontation, of understanding and terror…the steps head downwards, only the first few visible before the descent is lost in a sudden, impossible and impenetrable darkness as rich as kraken’s ink and as all consuming as the grave. The air beneath the archway’s keystone tastes of desperation and regret, a last, forbidding yet invisible barrier. But decisions have been taken and promises have been made. With a shuddering intake of breath you begin to move…one step, two steps…into the black.
It has been six years since Nottingham duo Shrykull released their caustic, self-titled debut album, but finally the second chapter of their tale has been written…a cataloguing of the horrors of both inner and outer space, a journal of time spent Beyond Subconscious Realms. Opening in an imposing wall of reverberating sludge, ‘Blockading The Kingdom Of Infinite Space’ sets the tone for what is to follow, bursting from its swamp into a savage black/death metal attack, a tapestry of ripped flesh riffs held together by sinew and congealed blood. The two-piece band format helps to keep a sense of space within the Shrykull sound, meaning that while clinging onto the careering death train of ‘Id Hammer’, with its carriages of the damned swaying as it thunders down the buckled tracks of bone, you remain aware of vast, tortured landscapes surrounding you, nightmares flashing past as you ride punked up riffs into oblivion. Despite being constructed from the essential, stripped skeleton of drums, guitar and vocals, Beyond Subconscious Realms also manages to conceal hidden, abyssal depths within its frantic progress. With each track falling directly into the gaping maw of the next, there’s no exit door, no distracting light to draw you from the visceral tableau of the grotesque. Classic death metal traits rear up like rudely awakened ghouls from the murk of ‘Gateway Of Nightmares’ and in the aptly named ‘Chaotic Disforms Of Cosmic Misalignment’ these same death metal characteristics morph into something ‘other’ as the song shapeshifts like an agent of chaos or a crypt-bound creature of mind rending uncertainty of form. The tarnished majesty of final track ‘Collective Fugue State’ even reaches its blood stained hands towards a fading glimpse of beauty, bringing an unexpected aura of tragedy to Beyond Subconscious Realms’ final moments.
The depth, dimensions and decimating power of Beyond Subconscious Realms were captured by Ian Boult (Wolvencrown, Foul Body Autopsy, Mage etc) at Stuck On A Name Studios – with Boult having done such fine work on Shrykull’s debut album, continuing with this working relationship was, in the band’s words, ‘a no-brainer’. It’s a decision that has reaped incredible rewards. The band also reached out again to artist Luke Oram (Sigiriya, Live Burial etc) to continue the work he began on Shrykull - and he has produced a stunning, expansive piece to adorn what is a genuinely exceptional album. Beyond Subconscious Realms will be released on CD and vinyl by Road To Masochist and cassette by Eggy Tapes, on November 8th. Prepare for bad dreams, harsh truths and even harsher riffs.
Line-up:
William Powell – Guitar/Vocals
Kez Whelan – Drums/Vocals
additional guitars on ‘A Glint In The Basilisk’s Eye’ and ‘Collective Fugue State’ by Kez Whelan
https://www.roadtomasochist.co.uk/
https://eggytapes.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/shrykull
In under two weeks, New Zealand unorthodox death metal ensemble ULCERATE will embark on their 34-date 'ECLIPSE DEATH' EUROPEAN TOUR.
Tickets are running low for Athens, Berlin, Servants of Chaos Fest and London, while Mammothfest, Weiher, Leeuwarden, Wasquehal, Lyon, Madrid, Milano, Zagreb, Prague, Vienna, Istanbul, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw are selling fast.
The tour will kick off in the Netherlands on 12th October at Soulcrusher Fest,
which is already sold out. During this extensive tour, ULCERATE will present their exceptional new album, "Cutting the Throat of God", in a live setting.
For this expedition, ULCERATE will be joined by French extreme sludge band FANGE for select dates, and by Latin American black metal band SELBST on the tour's second leg. Following the recent release of SELBST's acclaimed third album, "Despondency Chord Progressions", this tour offers a rare opportunity to witness two of Debemur Mortis Productions’ finest artists showcasing their latest and greatest works live.
Find tickets for the shows https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour !
ULCERATE drummer Jamie Saint Merat comments: "We are ecstatic to announce the full set of European performance dates in support of "Cutting the Throat of God". Joining us on select dates as special guests are the impeccable FANGE (France) and SELBST (Chile), which will make for an evening of blissful sonic torment not to be missed."
SELBST mastermind N states: "I can assure you that the live members of SELBST and I are eagerly awaiting this. This is the next step we were waiting to achieve, and I can't see a better way to cross the threshold into live touring for the first time than with such great hosts as ULCERATE! Also, this would not be possible without the enormous support of DMP! As this is the first time that I will present my music on the old continent, we will cover a good part of SELBST's discography..."
Eclipse Death European Tour Dates
12.10.2024 SOULCRUSHER FEST, NL
13.10.2024 MAMMOTHFEST, GR
14.10.2024 ATHENS, GR @ Kyttaro
15.10.2024 BERLIN, DE @ Urban Spree
16.10.2024 WEIHER, DE @ Live Music Hall
17.10.2024 DRESDEN, DE @ Kulturzentrum Strasse E
18.10.2024 SERVANTS OF CHAOS FEST, DE
19.10.2024 LEEUWARDEN, NL @ Neushoorn ++
20.10.2024 PARIS, FR @ Petit Bain ++
21.10.2024 LONDON, UK @ Oslo ++
22.10.2024 WASQUEHAL, FR @ The Black Lab ++
23.10.2024 NILVANGE, FR @ Le Gueulard Plus ++
24.10.2024 LYON, FR @ Le Warm Audio ++
25.10.2024 EX TENEBRIS LUX FESTIVAL, FR ++
26.10.2024 CASTELLON, ES @ Sala Tal ++
27.10.2024 PORTUGALETE, ES @ Estudios Groove ++
28.10.2024 VALENCIA, ES @ 16 Toneladas ++
30.10.2024 MURCIA, ES @ Garaje Beat Club ++
31.10.2024 GRANADA, ES @ Sala Riff ++
01.11.2024 MADRID, ES @ Sala Silikona ++
02.11.2024 ZARAGOZA, ES @ Sala Lo Intento ++
03.11.2024 BARCELONA, ES @ Sala Boveda ++
05.11.2024 MILANO, IT @ Legend --
06.11.2024 BOLOGNA, IT @ Alchemica --
07.11.2024 LJUBLJANA, SI @ Menza pri Koritu --
08.11.2024 ZAGREB, HR @ Mocvara --
09.11.2024 NITRA, SK @ Nova Pekaren --
10.11.2024 PRAGUE, CZ @ Black Pes --
11.11.2024 VIENNA, AT @ Viper Room --
12.11.2024 ISTANBUL, TK @ IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş
13.11.2024 BUDAPEST, HU @ Dürer Kert --
14.11.2024 KRAKOW, PL @ Hype Park --
15.11.2024 BIELSKO-BIALA, PL @ RudeBoy --
16.11.2024 WARSAW, PL @ Hydrozagadka --
++ with FANGE
-- with SELBST
Tickets: https://ulcerate-official.com/#tour
https://ulcerate-official.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Ulcerate
BLOOD
INCANTATION have
finally released a preview into their forthcoming album, ABSOLUTE
ELSEWHERE. Its first movement, THE STARGATE is
available today in its entirety across digital retailers and comes with an
exquisite short film, THE STARGATE which was directed by award
winning cinematographer Michael Ragen (Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of
Curiosities: The Viewing) and features mesmerizing analog fluid effects by
Chris Parks (The Fountain). THE STARGATE short film is unlike
anything you have experienced before. It presents the saga of a mysterious
artifact and its victims in a hallucinatory synthesis of science fiction and
folk horror, where mind bending imagery and unsettling atmospheres converge in
a surreal tale of primeval blood magic, interdimensional travel and grotesque
otherworldly technology beginning in the Dark Ages and journeying into voids of
deep space.ABSOLUTE ELSEWHERE hovers at nearly 45 minutes, their longest full length recording yet, the album’s two movements – THE STARGATE and THE MESSAGE – are as confounding as they are engaging, exponentially expanding upon the formulas laid down by their scene-shattering debut Starspawn (2016) and landmark follow up Hidden History of the Human Race (2019).
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N4rLtjPzH0
Listen to THE STARGATE here: https://BloodIncantation.lnk.to/AbsoluteElsewhereNe
Genre
: Black
Metal (sung in dialect language)Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | October 31st 2024
Voces Antiqui Sanguinis is a gathering between four Italian Black Metal bands whose peculiarity resides in the lyrics: each band sings in a specific regional dialect or autochthonous language. Although stylistically different, Strja, Ticinum, Kre^u and Vrim
STRJA - Veronese (dialect language of Verona)
TICINUM - Pavese (dialect language of Pavia)
KRE^U - Barbaricino (native language of Barbagia, region of Sardinia)
VRIM - Piemontese (minority language of Piedmont)
The record release date is set for October 31st 2024, through Masked Dead Records and Sulphur Music. Printed as MC, Voces Antiqui Sanguinis is exclusively attached to the Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Linguas Diaboli", entirely dedicated to dialect and autochthonous languages in Black Metal music (Italian language only).
Sale Points:
- Four italian Black Metal bands;
- Every band sings in its own dialect or autochthonous language;
- Different styles of Black Metal;
- To be released on October 31st 2024 by Masked Dead Records and Sulphur Music;
- The MC edition it's exclusively attached to Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Linguas Diaboli".
Tracklist:
1) Strja - Instrià
2) Strja - La Siora dei Troni e delle Site
3) Ticinum - La Cacia ad Godan
4) Ticinum - Pavia Brusa, la Stria
5) Kre^u - Accabbadòra
6) Kre^u - Ma^iardzas
7) Vrim - Ij Lìngher Vendicator
8) Vrim - L'òra ant el Kali-Yuga
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NEWS 29.9.2024
Heute
erscheint mit „Lightbearer“ die zweite Single des neuen BONJOUR TRISTESSE
Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zum stilvollen Lyric-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSuubYtIk9c
Mastermind Nathanael über die Idee hinter „Lightbearer“:
"Der Song "Lightbearer" wurde von Michail Bakunins Religions- und Staatskritik inspiriert und stellt darauf aufbauend den Teufel nicht als Verführer, sondern als Befreier der vom Christentum unterdrückten Menschheit dar. Er wird zum Lichtbringer, der die versklavten Massen in die Freiheit führt. Der Song ist Teil des neuen Albums "The World Without Us" der Black Metal Band Bonjour Tristesse. Das Lyricvideo zu "Lightbearer" unterstreicht die gesellschaftskritische Dimension des neuen Albums."
Das Album wird am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
https://supremechaos.com/link/bonjourtristesse/
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem kommenden vierten Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
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Out now! ASCIAN haben ihr neues Album veröffentlicht! ”SING TO ME, SWEET VOID” kann hier gehört und/oder bestellt werden: https://linktr.ee/Asciandoom
“Sing To Me, Sweet Void” ist ein wahrhaftiges Highlight in der Schnittmenge zwischen Doom Metal und Post-Metal.
Tracklist
01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen. Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
Victoria (BC) - Unorthodox Black Thrashers, TORREFY, have released new album Necronomisongs on Witches Brew.
FFO: Skeletonwitch, Absu, Vektor, Witchery, Nocturnal
Click the links below to stream and/or purchase the album.
https://torrefy.bandcamp.com/album/necronomisongs-3
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/necronomisongs
https://witchesbrew.eu/en/products/torrefy-necronomisongs-cd
https://open.spotify.com/album/5o4yl43p97tbCS12EaeDFb
In the four years since the release 2020's Life is Bad, Torrefy have worked feverishly to create an album that would be nothing short of its masterwork. That masterwork is now realized in the form of Necronomisongs! Ripping Thrash and abrasive Black Metal are prime elements, yet the band's self-described unorthodox approach to composition has paid big dividends! The album slashes, burns, and genre-bends with unhinged ferocity, all without sacrificing an ounce of memorability.
Track
Listing:
1. Of Wind and Worm
2. Street Reaper
3. Corpseback Rider
4. Arachnomancer
5. Enslaved New World
6. Nature Vs Torture
7. Apex Shredatorr
8. Total Perspective Vortex
Necronomisongs Credits:
Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios.
Mixed by Cody Baresich.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Album cover by Blackstory.
Line-up:
Adam Henry - Lead Guitar
Ben Gerencser - Rhythm Guitar
Simon Smith - Bass
John Ferguson - Vocals
Daniel Laughy - Drums
About Torrefy:
Torrefy is a black thrash quintet based in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are determined to spread their unique brand of unorthodox black thrash metal to a wider audience. Torrefy weaves elements of black, death, and thrash metal to create songs and albums with a distinct and powerful energy.
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Listen to “Międzyczas”: https://youtu.be/JgVDlEbd0CA
In the run up to the album's release, the band shared the singles “Idée Fixe” (listen via YouTube) and title track “Międzyczas” (listen via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and all other major digital platforms). The full album will be available via all major streaming services from midnight 28 September.
Pre-save “Międzyczas” via digital platforms: https://bfan.link/ohg-miedzyczas
“Międzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzień” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Międzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgła (live)) at Skrzypłocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Śpiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radosław Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis was established in 2015 in Łódź, Poland. The band comprises Biały on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgła, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Uada, Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
Catch Odium Humani Generis live:
Międzyczas Release Show w/ Angrrsth, Kurhan & Alembik
5.10.24 - Łódź, PL
Blaze of Perdition, Odium Humani Generis, Shodan, Loathfinder
2.11.24 - Lublin, PL
"Stella Pandora Tour" w/ Arkona & Above Aurora & Zmarłym
09.11.24 - Koszalin, PL
10.11.24 - Poznań, PL
15.11.24 - Gdańsk, PL
16.11.24 - Gostynin, PL
22.11.24 - Bielsko-Biała, P
23.11.24 - Wrocław, PL
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Nashville (TN) - U.S. Melodic Black Metal horde, LENAX, have released new single, "WE ARE LEGION," on all digital platforms!
Click
the links below to stream/buy!
https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/track/we-are-legion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGjmZAHw0TU
"We Are Legion" is the second single, following "LEECHES," that will appear on the band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Infection.
"We Are Legion" tells the story of a greedy magician who calls upon multiple demonic forces in an act of greed and a lust for power. Unbeknowst to him, the demonic forces assemble into the mythical LEGION, and overpower the would-be sorcerer.
The second song released by the band in its current lineup, "We Are Legion" reflects the same core sound Venomous (vocals, guitar) explored during the band's early phase as a solo project. Tracked during the same sessions as "Leeches," the song features guitarist Mordred on bass guitar and session drummer Maikon Queiroz.
The band is currently in the writing and recording phase for Infection, which will be released in 2025.
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: Venomous
Music by: Venomous and Mordred
Art Credit: John Sorrell
Band Logo: Illia Karpenko
Mix Engineer: Ilarion Ivanenko
Maikon Queroz (Drums, session musician)
Mordred (Bass on "We Are Legion")
Bio:
Lenax are a Nashville-based melodic black metal band that first emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. The project evolved from a solo act into a full-fledged band known by a growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.
Drawing inspiration from a wide array of black metal bands from established titans to the obscure, the "Big Four" of thrash metal, and even a dash of classic heavy acts like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Lenax’s signature sound pays homage to their influences while establishing them as pioneers of something new altogether dubbed by Venomous as "cosmic horror fueled nightmares.” — an immersive sonic rumination on rebellion against religion, revenge, and self-realization through occult technology, with a distinct nod to Lovecraftian lore and the impending doom of the Outer Gods.
Since releasing their debut EP Purity in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from both domestic and international press, with Rock Hard and Metalized featuring the band and The Metalverse lauding their ability to blend melody with black metal's raw power. Never losing an ounce of momentum, the band’s noses remain firmly on the grindstone as they prepare for a
busy year ahead, with two new songs and accompanying music videos already in the works for 2024, preceding a full-length album slated for a
2025 release.
LENAX is:
Venomous - Vocals, Guitar
The Silence - Bass
Profana - Drums
Mordred - Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/LenaxMetal
Excerpt - "The Finnish lads are at their oddest and most obtuse on “Cold Lantern” while also betraying a kind of affective sensitivity that makes the staggering calamity all the more heartrending"
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, Mithras
Finnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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UNDER
THE OAK,
the legendary Norwegian thrashers, have officially released their long-awaited
third album, THE LAST OF A DYING BREED, through their trusted
partners at Wormholedeath. The album marks a milestone in the band’s
near-40-year journey and is now available on all major streaming
platforms.
The Last of a Dying Breed encapsulates everything that has made Under the Oak a relentless force in the metal scene. A perfect storm of traditional Heavy Metal and Thrash, the band’s latest work is as melodic as it is savage—ruthless, fast, and uncompromising. With nearly four decades of experience, the album's title aptly reflects the band’s steadfast dedication to keeping the spirit of old-school metal alive.
The album includes ten original tracks that showcase Under the Oak’s signature sound. In true homage to their heroes, they’ve also included a special cover song that fans will instantly recognize. For the first time, the band has collaborated with guest musician Jan-Erik Johansen, who adds a unique twist with a standout triangle performance.
Under the Oak continues to blaze a trail, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in the heavy metal tradition that defined their origins. The Last of a Dying Breed is not only a reflection of their storied history but a testament to the passion, grit, and brotherhood that drives them forward.
Tracklist
1. Inner Truth of Denial
2. When the Sirens Call
3. Grim Reaper
4. Nightmare
5. Shadow of Darkness
6. The Last of a Dying Breed
7. Death by Cutlery
8. Keyboard Warrior
9. Playing Dead
10. Wobblehead
11. Ride the Sky (Cover)
Discography:
Ripped up by the Roots (2020)
Rattus Norvegicus (2022)
The Last of a Dying Breed (2024)
Meet the Band:
Jostein - Vocals (ex. Fury, ex Testimony)
Marius - Drums (ex. Terrazone, ex. Mecalimb)
Hillbilly Bill - Bass (ex. Excelsis, ex. Dressed to Kiss, also plays in Rövballebandet and Nostalgic Groove)
Thomas Bolverk - Guitar (ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Ragnarok, also plays in BOLVERK: and Venom tribute-band Welcome to Hell)
Join the Thrashing Horde! Connect with Under The Oak:
www.youtube.com/UndertheOak
Swiss
industrial prog-death metal trailblazers LETHAL TECHNOLOGY are
thrilled to present the video for their fierce new track, “FORBIDDEN
FLESH,” from their standout album MECHANICAL ERA,
available now via Wormholedeath.
"Forbidden Flesh," the opening track of Mechanical Era, thrusts you into a dark, apocalyptic, and icy sonic landscape. The technology that once served humanity is on the verge of rebellion, poised to overthrow its creators and dominate them instead.
This track showcases the band's ambition to break free from conventions with their distinctive fusion of death, industrial, and progressive metal. Lethal Technology isn’t afraid to push boundaries, as evident in Sofiane Thoulon's hauntingly melodic vocals layered over death metal blast beats.
Welcome to the world of Lethal Technology—where the future meets the ferocity of sound.
Don't miss this sonic aggression! Dive into the dystopian world of Lethal Technology—watch the video here:
Lethal Technology is a genre-bending behemoth, drawing inspiration from a diverse arsenal that includes Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Dying Fetus, Dream Theater, video game soundtracks, and even a sprinkle of 80's giants like Genesis. This unique blend results in a sound that defies categorization, a monstrous fusion of technical prowess and raw aggression.
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The debut EP from brutal death band EMASCULATOR is now available on CD via New Standard Elite. The physical release for THE DISFIGURED AND THE DIVINE comes days ahead of the band's first-ever live performance this weekend at Texas Domination Fest.
Vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy comments on EMASCULATOR's live debut, "We are really excited to have our first live performance on day two of Texas Domination Fest, which will also be our CD release party! We look forward to meeting our friends and fans there."
EMASCULATOR is scheduled to play on Saturday, September 27 at 6:45 pm. For more details about the fest, visit https://www.texasdominationfest.com/
Order The Disfigured and the Divine at https://nserecords.bigcartel.com/
The EP will be available on streaming platforms on October 25. Digital preorders and streams of the first two singles - "In Resplendent Terror" and "Eradication of the Asuras" - are available at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/the-disfigured-and-the-divine
Watch the video for "Eradication of the Asuras" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sss17biOCHY
The Disfigured and the Divine delves into themes of the Goddess in mythology and legend, womanhood and motherhood, overcoming obstacles, justice, spirituality, the human experience, and growing into power.
Track
Listing:
1) Ecstasy in Disseverment (of Self)
2) In Resplendent Terror
3) Thesmophoric Rites
4) The Unassailable
5) Eradication of the Asuras
6) Age of the Goddess
7) Supreme Void of Acephalous Being
"The Unassailable" features a guest appearance by Vishal Singh, with chants by Swathi Kalahasti. Guest vocals on "Age of the Goddess" by Daniela Dahlien Neumanová.
The Disfigured and the Divine was mixed & mastered by Josh Welshman. Guitar and bass were recorded by L.B. at Divine Retribution Studios. Vocals recorded by Tonda Smrčka at Seabeast Production. Drums recorded by Taylor Hahn at Hahn Audio.
EMASCULATOR is an international collaboration of women with members from Czechia and the United States. The line-up comprises Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality), Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
EMASCULATOR is:
Mallika Sundaramurthy - Vocals
Teresa Wallace - Guitars
Morgehenna - Guitars
Cierra White - Drums
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Finnish Symphonic Doom Metal band INFIRMUM has released their sophomore album "FROM THE DEPTHS I CRIED". Early 2019 formed band has approached the genre in a unique and complex way. With a sound that explores aspects of classical music combined with the traditional weight and melancholy of Doom, they released their debut album "Walls of Sorrow" in 2020, followed by the EP "The Great Unknown" in 2022. In January 2023, they released the single "Sleep of Reason," which featured a music video. With the departure of vocalist Anna Rose in 2023, Brazilian singer Sabine Blodwin joined the band, bringing a new perspective from a different culture.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/infirmum-fromthedepthsicried
Guitarist and composer Timo Solonen tells about the album:
"Some of the album songs were actually ready already when we released our previous EP but we didn't have time to finish them at that point. So the path has been quite long with this album. Many songs were also left out of the album because we didn't want to do a double album this time. Maybe some of those will be released in the future. But we'll see how it goes.
Usually we start working with new material so that I make the raw version and send it to the rest of the band and then we start to arrange it as a band. We work mostly so that everybody does their parts by their own and luckily it's nowadays possible because band members live all around Finland.
People have been asking for a new album for a some time now. And here it is! I believe and hope that the waiting has been worth it.
We have plans to do live shows as soon as pieces come together with it. Live show is the thing in this kind of music.
As the album was in production we had a clear vision to give more room for cello and Elya nailed it. Erna's keyboards also play a big role and lift up the different mood on the songs. After Sabine came in the whole band took several leaps forward and tha fact that she comes from totally different culture brings wonderful twist to the band's sound. Myself and Hanska went to Juho Räihä's studio to test some ideas for the drum tracks and I really love Hanska's style on drums! Joonas also gave several new ideas to the songs that brought in some diversity that they needed."
INFIRMUM's music today can be described as profound and conflicted, exploring the darkest sides of human emotions, diving into the depths of madness, pain, sickness, and death, while still finding brief moments of hope, offering an atmospheric journey through the darkest corners of the human soul. Combining beauty and ferocity, their compositions are rich in textures and nuances with strong, reflective lyrics.
The current lineup includes Sabine Blodwin (formerly of Moonwitch, Draconian Opera, Pettalom) – Vocalist, Taka Eliel (Sanctuary of Hate) – Vocalist and Bassist, Erna Siikavirta (formerly in Lordi, Children of Bodom as session keyboardist, Sinergy as session keyboardist, Arthemesia and Deathlike Silence) – Keyboardist, Joonas Siikavirta (Begrim) – Guitarist, Timo Solonen (Grain of Pain) – Guitarist, Hanna-Leena “Hanska” (Mourning Wood) – Drummer, and Elya – Cellist.
Tracklist
01. Pact
02. Everlasting
03. Burn
04. Deception
05. Peace
06. Ephemeral
07. Icamiabas
Vocals: Sabine Blodwin
Growls and Bass: Taka Eliel
Guitars: Timo Solonen
Guitars: Joonas Siikavirta
Keys: Erna Siikavirta
Drums: Hanna-Leena Lassila
Cello: Elya
Produced by Juho Räihä and Infirmum
Drums recorded at Fantom Studios by Samu Oittinen
Other instruments and vocals at Infirmum Dungeon
Single mixed by Tuomas Kokko at Electric Fox
Single mastered by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studios
Cover artwork by Gogo Melone
https://www.youtube.com/@infirmum
https://www.facebook.com/InfirmumBand
Experimental death metal duo THUNRAZ has announced a fall release for their newest album, INCINERATION DAY. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter).
Madis comments on his newest collection of work, "Incineration Day is seven embittered pleas for a final end to a world that continually neglects, poisons, and kills its best and brightest. This album is for everyone whose gifts became a curse."
THUNRAZ has tapped New Noise Magazine for the world premiere of the album's first single, "Incinerator." Listen now at https://newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/track-premiere-thunraz-incinerator/
The band has also shared a drum play-through video of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYx0LkjSLGY
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. Pre-order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:
1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
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Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: September 27th 2024
Genre: Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | My Dying Bride | Paradise Lost | Saturnus
I stand beneath the open sky, at the setting of the sun. The still waters stretch before me to the distant horizon and the clouds drift slowly across the vast canvas of the sky – a brilliant blending of deepest blues, rich purples, vivid red and warm orange. Yet for all the open vista, the space and freedom, I am trapped; suffocating in a labyrinth of black desperation. The cold walls of insurmountable sorrows and confusion contain me and I am imprisoned by past scars that have become infected, poisoned by the cruel, slow venoms of grief, loss and guilt. I built this maze, but I have long since forgotten the way to freedom…
“Tainted by miasma, corrupting your heart
Born from old pain, disrupted by taint
In a haze you locked your heart…”
- In A Haze – Marche Funèbre
Fifteen years since the release of their debut EP, Norizon, Belgium’s monarchs of morose majesty, Marche Funèbre, are set to unveil their fifth full length album – After The Storm. Each release from this special band has seen them refining their art, becoming ever more adept at delivering crushing heaviness married to wonderful melodies that resonate within the empty chambers of a broken heart…and After The Storm continues that continual upward trajectory, claiming its place at the peak of their recordings with ease. Right from the opening track and first single, ‘In A Haze’ it is abundantly clear that After The Storm is so much more than ‘just another album’. The powerful production, mix and master from Martin Furia (Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik etc) is absolute perfection, so alive and vibrant that you can almost hear the hum of the amps and feel the floor shake with each thunderous crack of the snare. This sonic quality combined with truly impassioned performances and staggering song writing makes for a doom/death listening experience to be treasured. It’s difficult to select individual highlights from an album whose songs flow together like a river, on a seamless journey to the sea, all different but all inextricably linked. However ‘Stranded’, with its magnificent chorus is simply unforgettable, as is ‘Palace Of Broken Dreams’, which manages to capture the spirit of its evocative title so beautifully with deftly handled juxtapositions of mellow melancholy and thunderous emotion. But then the next time you listen it may be the circling guitar motifs of ‘Devoid Of Empathy’, like spreading ripples upon the waters of a drowning pool, that enthral, or the sweeping tides of sorrow and pain of regret of ‘After The Storm’ itself… On rare occasions a band may capture their true essence in an album, everything that is great about their unique character – After The Storm is one of those albums.
Following the recording sessions for After The Storm, longstanding guitarist Peter Egberghs stepped down from the Marche Funèbre ranks, to be replaced by Fré De Schepper - and there could be no better album to begin the next chapter in the story of Marche Funèbre. Set for release on September 27th through Ardua Music, adorned in a stunning piece of cover artwork from Brooke Shaden, whose distinctive images have graced all of Marche Funèbre’s full length albums, After The Storm will be one of the doom/death metal releases of the year.
Line-up:
Arne Vandenhoeck – Vocals
Boris Iolis – Bass/Vocals
Dennis Lefebvre – Drums
Kurt Blommé – Clean Vocals
Fré De Schepper – Guitars
*Guitars on After The Storm by Peter Egberghs
*Piano on After The Storm by Fré De Schepper
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom
French melodic death metal outfit APOCRYPHAL have unveiled their second single “SWALLOW MY LIES” taken off their upcoming album “FACING THE END”, which is scheduled for release on 12 November 2024 via The Circle Music.
The new single, as well as the full album, features Soilwork and The
Night Flight Orchestra vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid on
vocals.
Watch the video to “Swallow My Lies” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJtlmR8LB4A
The single is also available via all major streaming services.
Pre-order the “Facing The End” album now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=apocryphal
Pre-save the album on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/FacingTheEnd
“Swallow My Lies is very representative of the band’s sound today,” said the band. “It has a good balance between power, rage, and these heady melodies which are our trademark. The chorus will not leave anyone indifferent, it anchors itself in the head from the first listen. The texts reflect the current global political landscape, and the influence of the media in public opinion among other things.”
“Facing The End” will be the band’s first since the 1999 debut “Black Dreams of Silence” and will feature the powerhouse vocals of legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid. It will be released in November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
The band said: “Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048617926486&fref=ts
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present HIGH WARDEN’S highly anticipated debut album, ASTRAL IRON, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing
from Münster, Germany’s HIGH WARDEN was founded by vocalist / guitarist
Alastair van Morgue-Gûl and drummer Sadistic Hammer in 2022. The first sign of
life from this self-proclaimed “Morgul Doom Commando” was the demo Land of
Stone, released in early 2023 by DYING VICTIMS. Initially hired as a live
bassist, Lord Perish joined the band as a full-time member that year.
With their lineup thus set, HIGH WARDEN prepare to ride into battle with their full-length debut, Astral Iron. The title serves as an aesthetic springboard for their idiosyncratic sound. Granted, HIGH WARDEN are influenced by legendary bands like Reverend Bizarre, Doomsword, Bathory, Manilla Road, Pagan Altar, Trouble, and Mercyful Fate, but their version of epic heavy / doom metal is as foreign as it is familiar: Slow Heavy Metal, as they accurately refer to it.
Recorded live, Astral Iron pounds and pulses vibrantly, deploying riffs coursing and crushing barbarically before leaving wide-open spaces in anticipation of that next addicting slash of ancient steel. HIGH WARDEN’s tones match their execution – earthen and mossy, grit encasing clarity – and each of the album’s five primary tracks (“Burgfrieden” is a hauntingly serene synth interlude that gives way to feedback) lumber forward with epic aplomb and high adventure. The vocals of A. v. Morgue-Gûl are plaintive and poignant, illustrating tales mainly based on individual thoughts but suitably packaged as analogies to various fantasy works (like those of J.R.R. Tolkien), historical events, and legends & myths. Unbelievers only need to hear Astral Iron’s closing epic “We Shall Burn at Foreign Shores (The Choice of Achilles)” to witness the blanching power of HIGH WARDEN!
Line-up:
A.M. Vocals, Guitars
S.H. Drums
L.P. Bass
From Münster/Germany
Artwork:
Spiros Gelekas
Release date:
22nd November 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on clear/purple splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
WAIT
UNTIL THE DARK is
about this roller coaster of life. Ups and downs, black and white, hate and
love. One must realise that even in the darkest times there is also a learning
curve. Possibility to learn something from it and come back stronger
afterwards. So, let`s embraze the dark and welcome it as a part of our
existence rather than fear it.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/Qo3Qdab3-8I
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/serpentfire-waituntilthedark
"Wait Until the Dark song is for those who can find tranquillity from darkness rather than light."
The story of SERPENT FIRE began in 2022 when Jukka Piironen started after a long hiatus making new music again. He allready knew Jukka Mursu (Gorem, Vinnfrost, Nex Locus) and together they started studio project. Soon they had songs coming very rapidly and decided to record an EP with other players. Along came guitarist J.K Hel (ex- Man Eating Tree, Corpset), keyboard player Marco Sneck (Poisonblack, Chamelion) and Pete Karjalainen (Gorem) on the drums.
The result is melodic death metal in it`s most melodic and agressive form and you can hear the coldness and melancholy of Northern Finland in every note! Main songwriters Jukka Piironen and Jami Heikkala has allready sharpened their writing pen again and new songs are on their way.
https://www.facebook.com/serpentfire.metaband/
Watch a stunning music video made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I
"Mother Of Evil" is the first single from Boreal Grave's upcoming EP and also marks the band's debut release in collaboration with Inverse Records. The song's lyrics and composition reflect the timeless struggle between darkness and light, echoing the dark themes of the video game. According to the band, the song’s theme and heavy deathcore sound take the listener on a journey into the heart of evil, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
The release will be accompanied by an official music video, which visually brings the song’s narrative to life. This single is a significant milestone in Boreal Grave's career and offers a taste of what's to come from their forthcoming EP, set to be released later this year. The band is eager to see fans' reactions and hopes that "Mother Of Evil" resonates with their audience as deeply as its dark themes have resonated with the band members. Follow Boreal Grave and prepare to dive into the darkness when "Mother Of Evil" drops
Listen to 'Mother of Evil' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-mother
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thrirbandofficial
GHOSTHEART NEBULA – “BLACKSHIFT”
Label: Meuse Music Records
Release Date: October 17th 2024
Genre: Cosmic Doom Metal
For fans of: Draconian | Saturnus | Darkspace | Shape Of Despair
The secrets that we turned our gaze away from are all laid bare. We stand, soul shaken, before the enormity of reality; the impossible distances, the farthest shores, the endless night… There is not space in our heart for the overwhelming loneliness as the true scale of the arching, empty heavens permeates the pathways of our mind. In the end, for all our dreams and plans, all our tempestuous emotions, our loves and lies, our selfishness and sacrifice…in the end we were always nothing.
“Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.”
― Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
There are albums that can thrill and excite, there are albums that can hold mirrors up to human thoughts and emotions, albums that can lead you away from reality for a short while – a break from the travails of life. And then there are albums that can overwhelm you with their depth, strength and vision. Blackshift is the second album from Italian cosmic doom metal band Ghostheart Nebula and to listen to its enveloping waves of sound and thunder is to tumble across the firmament, dwarfed by the magnificent magnitude of existence, to understand like never before the solitude and insignificance of the self. The listening experience begins with the introductory ritual of ‘VdB 141 IC 1805’ – waves of deep sorrow, shimmering sounds that wash you clean of all pretence. It leaves you with no hiding place from the futility and darkness of existence and in that realisation there is a fearful beauty…and then Ghostheart Nebula reveal themselves as the journey begins in earnest, down a winding staircase of acceptance, through flickering torchlight and shifting shadows. ‘Sunya’ glides from measured pace to breathless blast as dual vocals entwine and a guest solo from Diego ‘Didi’ Cavallotti (ex-Lacuna Coil) rises from the darkness, a spiralling mote of gold dust that leaves a breathtaking trail of light in its path. Another perfectly chosen guest appearance from Øysten G. Brun of Borknagar adds acoustic guitar textures to ‘Infinite Mirror’ as its regal riffs and towering drum beats conjure cosmic melancholy that spans the stars, transposing tragedy to an infinite stage – the resulting emotion almost too much too bear. Every song on Blackshift is an essential element of the sonic journey and every song is magical in its own right. The ego crumbles before the indisputable truths that are invoked by the wonderful interplay of instruments on ‘Blackshift’, the incredible deep, harsh vocal parts in ‘Traces’ reverberate as if the universe itself is speaking and the song thrums with a quiet, shaking desperation…and it all leads to the masterful dynamic shifts of ‘Orphan Of Light’, where the quietest moments hold as much power as the gargantuan riffs. And when silence finally returns you are left drained, stunned and broken; with Blackshift, Ghostheart Nebula have created an experience staggering in its scope and emotional power.
Immaculately mixed and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (Borknagar, The Troops Of Doom, Sojourner etc) and adorned in the thought provoking artwork of Heike Langhans (Lord Of Shadows, Remina, Sojourner etc), every aspect of Blackshift has been carefully curated, the album as a complete entity sculpted into a monument that will stand resplendent through the years to come. Following in the footsteps of 2021s Ascension, Blackshift sees Ghostheart Nebula reaching higher, reaching further and touching greatness. Prepare to open your heart to eternity on October 17th, when Meuse Music Records will unveil this obsidian testament to infinite sorrows.
Line-up:
Lucia Amelia Emmanueli – Vocals
Maurizio Caverzan – Vocals
Panta Leo – Drums
Aron Corti – Guitars
Nick Magister – Guitars/Synths
Bolthorn – Bass
https://www.meusemusicrecords.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/ghostheart.nebula
German
Black Metallers GROZA have published another music video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxwrX7oQEeU
“ASBEST” is taken from their new album “NADIR” which was released last Friday via AOP records.
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
https://www.facebook.com/grozaband/
The tour comes following a groundbreaking 12 months for Furia. They’ve
been nominated for a prestigious Polish cultural award, Polityka’s Passport for
their latest album, "HUTA LUNA",
toured the whole country, and even performed a UK exclusive set at Fortress
Festival.
Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen)-winning Gaahls Wyrd is fronted by legendary black metal vocalist, frontman, artist and composer Gaahl. Gaahl is known as one of Norway's most talked about and respected extreme metal musicians. His work with Trelldom, Gorgoroth, Wardruna and God Seed has been widely regarded as some of the best the black metal scene has had to offer.
The French trio Aluk Todolo play intense and stimulant krautrock with noise rock elements. They hypnotize masterfully and this year’s masterpiece "Lux" is a perfect example.
Tickets go on sale on September 27th at 10:00 AM CEST at www.knockoutmusicstore.pl (collector’s tickets).
Tour Dates
19.12.24 - Wrocław, A2
20.12.24 - Gdańsk, B90
21.12.24 - Warszawa, Progresja
22.12.24 - Kraków, Hype Park
https://www.pagan-records.com
http://www.knockoutprod.net
https://www.facebook.com/productions.knock.out
Berlin (GER) - Avant-Garde Death Metal duo, INGURGITATING OBLIVION, in collaboration with No Clean Singing,have premiered forthcoming album, ONTOLOGY OF NOUGHT. Stream it now ahead of Friday's official release at the following link:
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/24/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-review-ingurgitating-oblivion-ontology-of-nought/
Ingurgitating Oblivion will release long-awaited new album, Ontology of Nought, September 27 on CD, gatefold 2x12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/ontology-willowtip
https://bit.ly/ontology-bandcamp
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.
And that’s that."
Track
Listing:
1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/IngurgitatingOblivionOfficial
The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"Jään Tulen Alle plunges you into a realm of eternal night and infernal fire. This song is a dark odyssey, drawing you into the icy grasp of darkness and the searing embrace of flames.
Feel the black river of your blood as it courses through your veins, chilling your heart while igniting your soul with an unholy fire.
Let the eternal night shadows chant their dirge of infinity, where the cold embrace of death awaits. Embrace the void, where ice and fire collide, where your pain and longing are inseparable"
Luonnon armoilla CD PRE-ORDER available here https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/valontuoja-luonnon-armoilla-cd-pre-order
The first single 'Kodistani karkoitettu' can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-kodistani
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty
Track list:
1. Kodistani karkoitettu
2. Jään tulen alle
3. Loista silloin kun muu maailma tuhoutuu
4. Vanhan valtakunnan raunioilla
5. Läpi läpinäkyvän
6. Sokeus joka hallitsi on pois pyyhitty
7. Kasva siellä, missä kaikki on tuhkana
8. Hengitä vihdoin puhdasta ilmaa
Cover art by JTR
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
The
melodic death metal band HAGALAS from Jyväskylä,
Finland has released a new album titled "MENTES REAE".
The album's tracks delve deeply into the darker aspects of mental health and
human experiences. Themes explored include the hedonism fueled by social media,
the struggles of life and the search for meaning, as well as violence and
abuse. The songs address both the internal battles individuals face and the
external pressures that affect a person’s mental state and behavior. The album
as a whole is built around profound and often heavy topics that are
particularly relevant in today’s world. Each track offers a unique perspective
on the complexity of mental health and the vulnerability of the human mind.
In addition to the band, Samuli Raappana (Tuuliajo) contributed to the recording and mixing, while Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) handled the mastering. The album is released through the Finnish label Inverse Records.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/hagalas-mentesreae
Hagalas:
Kalle Korhonen, vocals
Antti Huovila, guitar
JM Helenius, guitar
Ville Uimi, bass
TeemuKankainen, drums
www.hagalasofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/hagalasofficial
From
their humble beginnings in 2012, RAPTORE have risen to the top of the true
metal pack in the intervening decade. The band’s roots started with
vocalist/guitarist Nico Cattoni, originally hailing from Buenos Aires,
Argentina, and his first lineup released their first demo in 2014 and then the
debut album Rage N’ Fever in 2016, which allowed RAPTORE to tour
South America and open for such bands as Exciter and Enforcer. Then, not being
able to find suitable musicians for a steady lineup, Nico decides in 2018 to
move to Europe in order to give his band better opportunities and recognition.
He set base in Barcelona and completed the lineup with three of the most
talented musicians in the scene. While they were booked for festivals such as
Pyrenean and Trveheim, unfortunately, the pandemic delayed those concerts until
2022. Meanwhile, RAPTORE were brewing their breakthrough record, the
full-length Blackfire. Eventually released during the summer of 2022
through DYING VICTIMS, Blackfire literally EXPLODED with an
excitement that simply could not be contained – and the international metal
scene took notice.
With the stage thus set, RAPTORE manage to magickally eclipse that feat with their third album, Renaissance. Truly titled, Renaissance is a tour-de-force of classic & classy HEAVY METAL steeped in all the black velvet and neon-lit chrome of the mythical ‘80s. So authentically rendered and passionately played, so rapturously engaging and dreamily transcendental, so simply AWESOME (and – again – explosive), it would not be remiss to suggest that RAPTORE somehow travelled through time and returned with a lost sacred scroll from 1986 or even 1989. Across its whip-tight nine tracks in 34 minutes, Renaissance spans a wealth of vintage metallic styles – smoothly cruising speed metal, Sunset Strip darkness, hard rock mysticism, juiced-up hair metal – and weaves them into a rich tapestry of moody & melodic metal that’s so silky and elegant at every turn, simple aesthetic pigeonholing doesn’t apply.
Granted, RAPTORE are very much (and always will be) a metal band above all, but their songwriting and textural coloring have grown impossibly more on Renaissance: by turns, a more “mature” and yet also more “fun” version of themselves. The stained-glass organ & synth intro opens the headspace for the focused eclecticism to follow; there’s a brightness to their attack that soon submits to the shadows – not straight-to-the-abyss “darkness,” but not peering away from it, either – and the deftly layered, powerfully HUGE production allows RAPTORE’s musings to take on an even greater and more personal emotional heft. So, while Renaissance could be likened to the underdog metal that clawed its way onto the radio during the latter half of the ‘80s, Nico & crew exude a daresay smarter sensibility to their catchier-than-ever anthems.
From masterclass to world class, RAPTORE are breaking the chains of their breakthrough record with that ever-crucial third album. How far Renaissance will go, we can only speculate, but it’s not unjust to suggest it stacks alongside other velvet metal classics like Don Dokken’s Up From the Ashes, W.A.S.P.’s Inside the Electric Circus, Whitesnake’s Slip of the Tongue, Warlock’s Triumph and Agony, the more serious moments to Slaughter’s Stick It to Ya, or even ‘80s KISS during theirs – as well as, of course, such cold-steel killers like Judas Priest’s Defenders of the Faith and Scorpions’ Blackout. Ready for this Renaissance?
Line-up:
Nico Cattoni – Vox & Guitar
Jamie Killhead – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Cristian Blade – Bass & Vocals
Ángel Smolski - Drums
From Barcelona/Spain
Artwork:
Subhuman Illustrations
Release date: 22nd November 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on red/black marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed in 2014, Xoth has garnered widespread acclaim for their intricate yet refreshingly memorable sound, most notably with their latest release, EXOGALACTIC.
Xoth is thrilled to join the Occult Booking roster, home to some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing acts in metal, including Artificial Brain, Aeviterne, and Devoid of Thought.
Dawnbreed Records released Exogalactic on November 3, 2023.
https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
https://www.dawnbreed.com/
THRASHERWOLF – “INSIDE THE SICKENED MIND”
Label: Independent Release / Vicious Witch Records
Release Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Metallica | Slayer | Kreator | Hirax
We’re in a blood bowl, wading through obscenities and platitudes, trying to keep our heads above the gore. Puppet masters pull the strings and guide us into conflict – aiming our rage at others, stoking the flames of our indignation and wounded pride, while stealing the last crumbs of hope from our back pocket. But in the midst of the weeping, bleeding mannequins there’s a pack of wolves who have cut their strings. Their teeth are bared and they’re calling you to fight. The moon is rising and they’re howling out a call to arms, a call to revolution. It’s time to break your chains and join the pack, sink your teeth into the faceless gods of avarice and control!
Thrasherwolf’s debut album, We Are Revolution, emerged into a world living in the shadow of the global pandemic, issuing its baleful howl into a society wracked with fear. Ramped up on frustration and adrenaline We Are Revolution was a welcome blast of fury that showed that Thrasherwolf were a band with passion, integrity and huge potential. Now, four years on, with human society still lurching from one crisis to the next, the wolves have returned and smashed through the ceiling of even their most ardent fans’ expectations. Inside The Sickened Mind is an awesome display of real thrash metal, with a broader scope, a more focussed vision and a devastating array of new weaponry. Every aspect of the Thrasherwolf attack has stepped up to the next level – from the superb individual performances to the gritty, organic sound, the battery of magnificent, irresistible riffs to the searing solos that are integral parts of the songs they adorn to the confident, expressive vocals. But what really sets Inside The Sickened Mind apart from the competition is the songs…Thrasherwolf have outdone themselves here. Opening shot ‘Final Act Of Aggression’ bleeds thrash spirit from every pore, while ‘G.B.H. (Gratuitous Bodily Harm) is a collision of Bay Area chugging muscle and demented speed and ‘Scream Til Death’ is an instant classic with its Metallica touched riffing, brilliant bass break and aura of accomplished maturity. Every song demands a headbanging response but they also have a carefully constructed topography – musical landmarks that seal the sonic journey in your mind; melodic progressions, wicked hooks, outstanding choruses, moments of utter class. From the teeth-grinding, brass knuckle pit action of ‘Shameless Loser’ to the dark melodies of thrash ballad ‘Haunted’ every song delivers more than you could ever have hoped for. And it’s left to the album’s closing, title track to demonstrate that there is still a well of huge potential for Thrasherwolf to explore. This multi-faceted epic is musically imaginative and hugely ambitious…but it works and provides a breathtaking end to a shockingly good album of masterful thrash metal.
Inside The Sickened Mind was recorded with Andy Brook at The Brook Studios (Status Quo, Subhumans, Restarts etc) and mastered by Patrick W Engel (Candlemass, Destruction, Sodom etc) and that prestigious team has given Thrasherwolf the perfect sound for this magnificent set of songs. When Inside The Sickened Mind is released on October 4th, with a special cassette edition to follow in November via Vicious Witch Records, the whole thrash scene is going to sit up and take notice. With Thrasherwolf’s crazed mascot, Frank, brought to life on the front cover by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Nervosa, Autopsy etc), Inside The Sickened Mind is simply unmissable, essential thrash!
Line-up:
Daniel Lucas - Guitars/Vocals
Jack Saunders - Guitars
Raimonds Dobelis - Bass
Zaq Razaq - Drums
https://viciouswitch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thrasherwolftheband/
Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION are set to release their full-length debut album, INSECT POLITICS, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/track/insect-politics
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:
1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl/
https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropicAggression
PILLAR OF LIGHT – “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, Neurosis
Pillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/pillaroflightband
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
November 22.
Ice-T on the track:
"For me COMFORTABLY NUMB is an introspective song — it's me acknowledging that I'm older now. I'm telling the younger generation, you've got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It's me trying to make sense of what's happening, but also pointing out that we're all in a place where we don’t have to face reality. We've got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can just sit back and watch the chaos of the world like it’s a TV show. It doesn’t feel real until it shows up at your door. I’m a little numb, too — we all are.”
David Gilmour on the track:
"BODY COUNT's version of COMFORTABLY NUMB is quite radical, but the words really struck me. It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again. The initial contact from Ice-T was for permission to use the song, but I thought I might offer to play on it as well. I like the new lyrics, they're talking about the world we’re living in now, which is quite scary. Ice-T and Body Count played in London recently, sadly I couldn't make it, but if another opportunity came up to play with them, I'd jump at it.”
Listen to COMFORTABLY NUMB here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/ComfortablyNumbSingleNe
Pre-order the album MERCILESS here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessNe
SWALLOW
THE SUN have
released another new single taken from their upcoming album SHINING out October 18th. Fans can now stream and watch the music video for MELANCHOLY.
Juha Raivio comments on the new song:
“This song talks about how melancholy can be comforting, safe and even a beautiful place. But when it turns into your God, it will surely kill you.”
Mikko Kotamäki adds on “MelancHoly”: “I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one.”
SWALLOW THE SUN recently announced details surrounding their eagerly awaited new album SHINING out October 18th. The new record is produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari, etc.), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, except vocals recorded by Dan Lancaster.
Juha Raivio adds on the upcoming album SHINING:
“After our last album it soon became clear to me that writing another Moonflowers album will kill me. So, I made a quiet wish to myself that if there ever will be any new music then please have a little bit of mercy on yourself rather than be that infinite black hole that will suck out the rest of your remaining light and soul just for the sake of it. Musically this album shines like a glacier diamond and has that power and punch that feels like a kick in your face! While lyrically the album deals how fearing life will eventually kill you and how melancholy can become your God.
Listen to the new single here: https://swallowthesun.lnk.to/Shining-albumNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq5Ho6NkqH8
KAIVS – „AFTER THE FLESH“
After the Flesh release date in October 18, 2024. For the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way.
Brace yourselves, for a new Single in all plaforms "FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" release September 20 2024, and Youtube Lyric Video August 16, 2024.
Prepare for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared:
"We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 18, 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
AFTER THE FLESH
1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
https://orcd.co/brut89661
https://orcd.co/brut89662
The new CORPSEFUCKING ART album, TOMATIZED,
will be unleashed by Comatose Music on October 4th -
a gloriously grisly collection of power-packed death metal tracks that open a
gateway to an alternative universe of vegetable domination and human mutation!
As the day of terrifying transformation approaches the band have unveiled an
amazing new video for the album track 'A NIGHTMARE ON TOMATO STREET'!
The brilliant film sees the band's psychotic mascot, Mr. Daisy, entering a
world of classic arcade games, battling his bloody way to a climatic
Corpsefucking Art concert! This really is a video not to be missed for death
metal fans and arcade game aficianados alike!
Immerse yourself in the mad, mad world of Mr. Daisy and experience 'A Nightmare On Tomato Street' at the Comatose Music YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JykVPFTIbI
Tomatized was engineered and mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Hideous Divinity, Satanika etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul etc) and features Corpsefucking Art’s greatest set of songs to date. When Comatose Music unleash this monster on the world on October 4th, resplendent in its Pierre De Palmas (Impetigo, Cliteater etc) artwork, heads will roll, bones will break, blood will flow…and cyclopic tomatoes will feast!
https://comatosemusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sachertorture/
Polish blackened sludge purveyors FIASKO will self-release their second full-length album on 15 November 2024. Entitled “AMOK ꓘOMA” it comprises eight songs about death and love, love for death and the death of love.
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” revealed today was done by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design was done by Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The album will be available from 15 November in jewelcase CD format and via all major streaming platforms. It will also be available for purchase via Godz ov War Productions and Malignant Voices. Pre-order information coming soon.
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
FIASKO arose from the ashes of the Warsaw band So I Scream in 2014. In the beginning, the band’s music was akin to alternative metal with electronic elements. Following the release of its debut album “Głupcy umierają” in 2017, FIASKO underwent major line-up changes and, consequently – an even more significant change in musical style. As a result, reinforced with a new guitarist and bass player, the band recorded and released an EP entitled “Mizantropolia” in 2020. On this recording, black metal blast beats mix with slower, sludge/doom metal parts, and echoes of cold wave loom in the background. The whole piece is complemented with gloomy Polish lyrics. After a handful of gigs promoting the EP, the band parted ways with their drummer and slowed down their activities while the world went to a halt during the COVID pandemic.
However, work on new material was progressing and the band entered the studio in 2023 to start recording “AMOK ꓘOMA”, an extension of the concept and sound initiated on the previous EP. The result is an album consisting of eight songs, clocking at just over 45 minutes and rooted in black metal and sludge genres. The lyrics – again written in the band’s native Polish language – constitute an apocalyptic melting pot of despair, nihilism and violence.
Tracklist:
1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
On September 19th, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT have released a new standalone single with an accompanying video: EYE OF MARS.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments:
"It is seen through the ages that universal truth rises to the top. With this in mind, leaders of civilization are divided in control methods deployed through various mechanisms, some for the sake of humanity and some for the sake of interests that don't necessarily benefit humanity. The sum total of the entire apparatus then reaches a boiling point, after which time agendas are revealed.
On a much higher level exists that which lies beyond the five senses, beyond the science and materialism matrix. Many sacred texts worthy of protection by the people have endured while existing in relative obscurity as allegory. The knowledge gets passed down through generational cycles and ultimately makes visible that collective connection in all the world and all of us. This lights up the consciousness with a venerable force like electricity and music. Under the watchful eye, Mars slew the dragon, and seizing its teeth out of the great gaping mouth, scattered them broadcast like seeds unto us."
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58IvVWKjKZQ
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/EyeOfMars-SingleNe
The new album from Seattle's progressive blackened death quartet BLIGHTED EYE is out now and streaming on all major platforms.
Agony's Bespoke is available via Beyond the Top Records on digipak CD, limited-edition vinyl, and digital formats.
Order
now at:
https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecords
Tracklist:
1. Tragoedia
2. The Wounding
3. In Emnity
4. Howls from Beyond the Mist
5. A Feast for Worms
6. Pallid
7. Nightingale
8. A Reverent Stillness
9. Agony’s Bespoke
Agony's Bespoke was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Sedin. Cover art by Caelan Stokkermans.
Hailing from the greater Seattle area, BLIGHTED EYE is a progressive death/black metal act featuring members from Aethereus, Mesmur, and Pantheist. The band interweaves crushing riffs and blastbeats with intricate, layered melodic work akin to Opeth, Swallow the Sun, Rotting Christ, and Dark Tranquility. Their musical journey aims to evoke a bespoke atmosphere that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the haunting lyrical themes that reside within the darkest recesses of the mind.
BLIGHTED EYE is:
Christopher Jones: Guitar
Kyle Chapman: Guitar, Vocals
Ben Gassman: Bass
John Devos: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/BlightedEye
With its blend of emotive postrock and slowcore, and passionate, heart-wrenching atmospheric black metal, ISLEPTONTHEMOON makes an absolutely perfect addition alongside much of Bindrune Recordings' roster, past and present.
"It is with great joy that we welcome ISLEPTONTHEMOON to Bindrune Recordings! We are thrilled to begin this journey with their brilliant new album this year, as well as a vinyl reissue of their previous album next year."- Bindrune Recordings
The band has released a video for the album's lead track, "Safety." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g63gb6Ii6xw
Bindrune Recordings will release Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune on November 8. Pre-order the album at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/
Track
Listing:
1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Feast on it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLFlpHYVDBU
In celebration of the release of critically acclaimed album, Exhaust, Pyrrhon will perform with Inter Arma on four East Coast dates next week. Show dates are as follows:
9/24: Brooklyn NY - Market Hotel
9/25: Cambridge, MA - Middle East Upstairs
9/26: Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy
9/27: Washington, DC - Atlas Brew Works
Willowtip Records released Exhaust September 6 on all digital platforms, as well as on CD, cassette, and vinyl formats!
Purchase/Stream:
https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/exhaust
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/pyrrhon.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-I4GwWYz0
Cabin Fever: The Making Of Pyrrhon’s Exhaust:
Pyrrhon was stuck in mid-2023 after prolonged global unrest and personal changes. In 2020, their album Abscess Time arrived at the heart of the pandemic. In 2021, they went on one tour at the height of the Delta COVID wave before clubs started shutting down again. In 2022, they played a single show. In 2023, they had only three songs written for a fifth album.
The band decided to shake things loose with a retreat. Armed with their instruments, psychedelic mushrooms, and a few bad movies, they rented a cabin in rural northeastern Pennsylvania in May 2023. The decision worked. The creative energy surged, and the band wrote three new songs over the weekend.
“Initially, we just didn't seem to be able to strike the same intensity as past Pyrrhon records,” vocalist and lyricist Doug Moore says. However, the time in the cabin allowed the band to reconnect as musicians and friends. “It was a turning point for the record,” Moore says. “We didn't have enough material. We hadn’t spent that much time together, and it felt like we were able to rediscover who we are and feel the energy of the collaboration.”
“We’d never done a creative retreat before, and it was so cool to write stuff on the spot,” guitarist Dylan DiLella says. “Writing stuff in the same room showed us that we don’t have to try as hard to create cool music. There was a lot of bashing our heads in this band, especially when trying to make this record. Going with the energy in the room helped us trust ourselves more.”
Pyrrhon, which formed in New York City in 2008 when most of the band was in college, has always been classified as technical death metal for convenience. Their music, however, defies convention—even in the anything-goes world of 21st-century metal. Pyrrhon's music contains the musical prowess of Gorguts’s Obscura, the unrelenting rhythmic pummeling of Big Black, and the experimentation of free jazz. Moore’s lyrics - a combination of poetry and flash prose - are a welcome relief in an art form awash in stale cliches and genre tropes. Pyrron’s jarring and complex music - a true outlier when the band released their first album over a decade ago - requires attention and scrutiny, and demands replay.
Pyrrhon’s fifth album, Exhaust, is not a concept record. However, many songs touch on where we are in 2024; people are overwhelmed and unable to catch their breath. The album was initially called “Exhaustion,” but drummer Steve Schwegler noticed recurring imagery about cars slowly degrading from overuse - an apt metaphor for an album exploring perpetual burnout. On a larger level, Exhaust is about things - machines or humans - being ground down and never recovering. It also hints at the exhaustion of staying sane in a world overrun with digital devices, social media, holograms, and artificial intelligence.
“It’s about the experience of being pushed beyond your ability to sustain things,” Moore says. “We went through a pandemic, and now people act like it didn’t happen. We went through an attempted fascist insurrection, and now people act like it didn’t happen. It’s a sense of constantly juggling things and never having a handle on them. That feeling became a big part of this record and the imagery.”
Pyrrhon’s songwriting process has always been democratic. On Exhaust, however, they wrote more material as a unit. In the past, one member wrote the framework of a song using a sequence of riffs or grooves. For Exhaust, Pyrrhon worked more collaboratively and wrote several songs as a group while jamming. “On the trip to Pennsylvania, we wrote as a group on the spot,” Moore says. “But even outside that, we wrote songs in our practice space. We have the same democratic principle as before, but what happened with Exhaust was that we all got better at realizing what works. It’s supposed to sound wild, but we’ve been a band for over 15 years, and the current lineup has been together for nearly a decade. The result was knowing what to do to serve the big picture.”
“Exhaust sounds like a band playing together, which is tough for a technical experimental death metal band,” DiLella says. “That’s always been our goal, but we haven't achieved it until this record. It’s our tightest record, but in some ways, it's also the loosest. It’s easy to forget about the burning passion we all had when we started this band. We are all passionate music fans, and that is channeled into this band. We just have recently realized how lucky we are to have Pyrrhon.”
Exhaust was recorded with longtime Pyrrhon producer Colin Marston in December 2023 at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves studios in Queens, shortly before the studio closed. The album benefits from the band members' other musical pursuits and life changes over the past four years. Moore joined the experimental black metal band Scarcity and became a software developer. DiLella joined the ascendant noise rock band Couch Slut and became a guitar teacher. Bassist Erik Malave studied library science. Schwegler finished college on the GI Bill and got an engineering job. “Our jobs and our lives changed a lot,” Moore says. “We almost had to figure out how to be a band again.”
In Pyrrhon’s early days, the band often wrote about their adopted hometown of New York. Their debut album, An Excellent Servant But A Terrible Master, is, in many ways, an album about the city. In recent years, however, they have looked wider for inspiration - even to topics like American football. One of Exhaust’s standout tracks “Concrete Charlie” is loosely based on hard-hitting Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik, who exhibited CTE symptoms at the end of his life.
“It’s outwardly about football but more about how a larger system used and discarded him,” Moore says. “It’s part of the American experience. These titans of sports and people lionized by American culture are turned into mulch by the end of their lives. Football is a microcosm of American life, and we lionize these men who achieve extraordinary things but are fundamentally being exploited.”
A little more than a year removed from the cabin, Pyrrhon is reenergized and looking forward. “The pandemic and everything that happened honestly gave us a chance to pause for the first time since we’ve been a band,” DiLella says. “In the past, when albums were done, we started working on a new one. I’ve been reflecting on the band’s early days lately. We were kids when the band started. Now, I feel like we can work to our strengths more. I feel more confident and think the rest of the band does, too.”
“I did a lot of soul-searching with Exhaust,” Moore says. “We've been through a time of great uncertainty. I tend to get into my head about this stuff. Now that our lives are more balanced, I feel it was all worth it.”
- Justin M. Norton
Track
Listing:
1. Not Going To Mars
2. First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
3. The Greatest City On Earth
4. Strange Pains
5. Out Of Gas
6. Luck Of The Draw
7. Concrete Charlie
8. Stress Fractures
9. Last Gasp
10. Hell Medicine
Line-up:
Erik Malave - Bass
Dylan DiLella - Guitars
Doug Moore - Vocals
Steve Schwegler - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/pyrrhonband
Release
date :
October 25th
Genre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
D-DAY for AORLHAC who sees his trilogy of winds reissued!After a third single "Une Vie de Reclus" (extract from "L'esprit des vents") released two days ago, the 3 albums are now listenable on Youtube and on all download platforms!
AORLHAC is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
By the way, it's time to tell you about my October release! After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/sordide/
This
album has a variety of sounds, combining doom and death metal in a simple yet
engaging way that will keep people listening. The lyrics deal mostly with
spirituality, including the death of a loved one and the end of time.
The EP's digital release date is on October 11, 2024
Tracklist
1. Time Draining
2. I Love The Dark
3. Long Night Of Silence
For over a decade, Matt Krogen has been playing guitar and attempting to form a band, but finding long-term commitment from others proved challenging. With a deep interest in all rock and metal subgenres, a passion for doom metal emerged after discovering a 24/7 doom metal channel on YouTube. The song "Where Suns Turn to Grey" by Veil Of Conspiracy profoundly influenced him, inspiring the writing of lyrics and self-teaching piano.
Krogen managed to secure assistance for vocals and album art, financing the album's production. He has released a hard rock album titled "Die Royal" and is currently working on a power-metal project called Melting Kandle. Additionally, he is awaiting the publication of his first sci-fi novel. As a multifaceted artist, Krogen continues to search for his place in the world.
www.youtube.com/TimeConsumed
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Hier geht es direkt zum stilvollen Lyric-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSuubYtIk9cMastermind Nathanael über die Idee hinter „Lightbearer“:
"Der Song "Lightbearer" wurde von Michail Bakunins Religions- und Staatskritik inspiriert und stellt darauf aufbauend den Teufel nicht als Verführer, sondern als Befreier der vom Christentum unterdrückten Menschheit dar. Er wird zum Lichtbringer, der die versklavten Massen in die Freiheit führt. Der Song ist Teil des neuen Albums "The World Without Us" der Black Metal Band Bonjour Tristesse. Das Lyricvideo zu "Lightbearer" unterstreicht die gesellschaftskritische Dimension des neuen Albums."
Das Album wird am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
https://supremechaos.com/link/bonjourtristesse/
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.
Mit ihrem kommenden vierten Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://www.facebook.com/BonjourTristesseofficial/
Out now! ASCIAN haben ihr neues Album veröffentlicht! ”SING TO ME, SWEET VOID” kann hier gehört und/oder bestellt werden: https://linktr.ee/Asciandoom
“Sing To Me, Sweet Void” ist ein wahrhaftiges Highlight in der Schnittmenge zwischen Doom Metal und Post-Metal.
Tracklist01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen. Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
Victoria (BC) - Unorthodox Black Thrashers, TORREFY, have released new album Necronomisongs on Witches Brew.
FFO: Skeletonwitch, Absu, Vektor, Witchery, Nocturnal
Click the links below to stream and/or purchase the album.
https://torrefy.bandcamp.com/album/necronomisongs-3
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/necronomisongs
https://witchesbrew.eu/en/products/torrefy-necronomisongs-cd
https://open.spotify.com/album/5o4yl43p97tbCS12EaeDFb
In the four years since the release 2020's Life is Bad, Torrefy have worked feverishly to create an album that would be nothing short of its masterwork. That masterwork is now realized in the form of Necronomisongs! Ripping Thrash and abrasive Black Metal are prime elements, yet the band's self-described unorthodox approach to composition has paid big dividends! The album slashes, burns, and genre-bends with unhinged ferocity, all without sacrificing an ounce of memorability.
Track
Listing:1. Of Wind and Worm
2. Street Reaper
3. Corpseback Rider
4. Arachnomancer
5. Enslaved New World
6. Nature Vs Torture
7. Apex Shredatorr
8. Total Perspective Vortex
Necronomisongs Credits:
Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios.
Mixed by Cody Baresich.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Album cover by Blackstory.
Line-up:
Adam Henry - Lead Guitar
Ben Gerencser - Rhythm Guitar
Simon Smith - Bass
John Ferguson - Vocals
Daniel Laughy - Drums
About Torrefy:
Torrefy is a black thrash quintet based in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are determined to spread their unique brand of unorthodox black thrash metal to a wider audience. Torrefy weaves elements of black, death, and thrash metal to create songs and albums with a distinct and powerful energy.
https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy
Listen to “Międzyczas”: https://youtu.be/JgVDlEbd0CAIn the run up to the album's release, the band shared the singles “Idée Fixe” (listen via YouTube) and title track “Międzyczas” (listen via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and all other major digital platforms). The full album will be available via all major streaming services from midnight 28 September.
Pre-save “Międzyczas” via digital platforms: https://bfan.link/ohg-miedzyczas
“Międzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzień” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Międzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgła (live)) at Skrzypłocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Śpiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radosław Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis was established in 2015 in Łódź, Poland. The band comprises Biały on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgła, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Uada, Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
Catch Odium Humani Generis live:
Międzyczas Release Show w/ Angrrsth, Kurhan & Alembik
5.10.24 - Łódź, PL
Blaze of Perdition, Odium Humani Generis, Shodan, Loathfinder
2.11.24 - Lublin, PL
"Stella Pandora Tour" w/ Arkona & Above Aurora & Zmarłym
09.11.24 - Koszalin, PL
10.11.24 - Poznań, PL
15.11.24 - Gdańsk, PL
16.11.24 - Gostynin, PL
22.11.24 - Bielsko-Biała, P
23.11.24 - Wrocław, PL
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Nashville (TN) - U.S. Melodic Black Metal horde, LENAX, have released new single, "WE ARE LEGION," on all digital platforms!
Click
the links below to stream/buy!https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/track/we-are-legion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGjmZAHw0TU
"We Are Legion" is the second single, following "LEECHES," that will appear on the band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Infection.
"We Are Legion" tells the story of a greedy magician who calls upon multiple demonic forces in an act of greed and a lust for power. Unbeknowst to him, the demonic forces assemble into the mythical LEGION, and overpower the would-be sorcerer.
The second song released by the band in its current lineup, "We Are Legion" reflects the same core sound Venomous (vocals, guitar) explored during the band's early phase as a solo project. Tracked during the same sessions as "Leeches," the song features guitarist Mordred on bass guitar and session drummer Maikon Queiroz.
The band is currently in the writing and recording phase for Infection, which will be released in 2025.
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: Venomous
Music by: Venomous and Mordred
Art Credit: John Sorrell
Band Logo: Illia Karpenko
Mix Engineer: Ilarion Ivanenko
Maikon Queroz (Drums, session musician)
Mordred (Bass on "We Are Legion")
Bio:
Lenax are a Nashville-based melodic black metal band that first emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. The project evolved from a solo act into a full-fledged band known by a growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.
Drawing inspiration from a wide array of black metal bands from established titans to the obscure, the "Big Four" of thrash metal, and even a dash of classic heavy acts like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Lenax’s signature sound pays homage to their influences while establishing them as pioneers of something new altogether dubbed by Venomous as "cosmic horror fueled nightmares.” — an immersive sonic rumination on rebellion against religion, revenge, and self-realization through occult technology, with a distinct nod to Lovecraftian lore and the impending doom of the Outer Gods.
Since releasing their debut EP Purity in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from both domestic and international press, with Rock Hard and Metalized featuring the band and The Metalverse lauding their ability to blend melody with black metal's raw power. Never losing an ounce of momentum, the band’s noses remain firmly on the grindstone as they prepare for a
busy year ahead, with two new songs and accompanying music videos already in the works for 2024, preceding a full-length album slated for a
2025 release.
LENAX is:
Venomous - Vocals, Guitar
The Silence - Bass
Profana - Drums
Mordred - Guitar, Backing Vocals
https://linktr.ee/LenaxMetal
Excerpt - "The Finnish lads are at their oddest and most obtuse on “Cold Lantern” while also betraying a kind of affective sensitivity that makes the staggering calamity all the more heartrending"
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, MithrasFinnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DevenialVerdict
UNDER
THE OAK,
the legendary Norwegian thrashers, have officially released their long-awaited
third album, THE LAST OF A DYING BREED, through their trusted
partners at Wormholedeath. The album marks a milestone in the band’s
near-40-year journey and is now available on all major streaming
platforms.The Last of a Dying Breed encapsulates everything that has made Under the Oak a relentless force in the metal scene. A perfect storm of traditional Heavy Metal and Thrash, the band’s latest work is as melodic as it is savage—ruthless, fast, and uncompromising. With nearly four decades of experience, the album's title aptly reflects the band’s steadfast dedication to keeping the spirit of old-school metal alive.
The album includes ten original tracks that showcase Under the Oak’s signature sound. In true homage to their heroes, they’ve also included a special cover song that fans will instantly recognize. For the first time, the band has collaborated with guest musician Jan-Erik Johansen, who adds a unique twist with a standout triangle performance.
Under the Oak continues to blaze a trail, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in the heavy metal tradition that defined their origins. The Last of a Dying Breed is not only a reflection of their storied history but a testament to the passion, grit, and brotherhood that drives them forward.
Tracklist
1. Inner Truth of Denial
2. When the Sirens Call
3. Grim Reaper
4. Nightmare
5. Shadow of Darkness
6. The Last of a Dying Breed
7. Death by Cutlery
8. Keyboard Warrior
9. Playing Dead
10. Wobblehead
11. Ride the Sky (Cover)
Discography:
Ripped up by the Roots (2020)
Rattus Norvegicus (2022)
The Last of a Dying Breed (2024)
Meet the Band:
Jostein - Vocals (ex. Fury, ex Testimony)
Marius - Drums (ex. Terrazone, ex. Mecalimb)
Hillbilly Bill - Bass (ex. Excelsis, ex. Dressed to Kiss, also plays in Rövballebandet and Nostalgic Groove)
Thomas Bolverk - Guitar (ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Ragnarok, also plays in BOLVERK: and Venom tribute-band Welcome to Hell)
Join the Thrashing Horde! Connect with Under The Oak:
www.youtube.com/UndertheOak
Swiss
industrial prog-death metal trailblazers LETHAL TECHNOLOGY are
thrilled to present the video for their fierce new track, “FORBIDDEN
FLESH,” from their standout album MECHANICAL ERA,
available now via Wormholedeath."Forbidden Flesh," the opening track of Mechanical Era, thrusts you into a dark, apocalyptic, and icy sonic landscape. The technology that once served humanity is on the verge of rebellion, poised to overthrow its creators and dominate them instead.
This track showcases the band's ambition to break free from conventions with their distinctive fusion of death, industrial, and progressive metal. Lethal Technology isn’t afraid to push boundaries, as evident in Sofiane Thoulon's hauntingly melodic vocals layered over death metal blast beats.
Welcome to the world of Lethal Technology—where the future meets the ferocity of sound.
Don't miss this sonic aggression! Dive into the dystopian world of Lethal Technology—watch the video here:
Lethal Technology is a genre-bending behemoth, drawing inspiration from a diverse arsenal that includes Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Dying Fetus, Dream Theater, video game soundtracks, and even a sprinkle of 80's giants like Genesis. This unique blend results in a sound that defies categorization, a monstrous fusion of technical prowess and raw aggression.
www.youtube.com/@lethaltechnologyOfficial
www.facebook.com/Lethaltechnology
The debut EP from brutal death band EMASCULATOR is now available on CD via New Standard Elite. The physical release for THE DISFIGURED AND THE DIVINE comes days ahead of the band's first-ever live performance this weekend at Texas Domination Fest.
Vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy comments on EMASCULATOR's live debut, "We are really excited to have our first live performance on day two of Texas Domination Fest, which will also be our CD release party! We look forward to meeting our friends and fans there."
EMASCULATOR is scheduled to play on Saturday, September 27 at 6:45 pm. For more details about the fest, visit https://www.texasdominationfest.com/
Order The Disfigured and the Divine at https://nserecords.bigcartel.com/
The EP will be available on streaming platforms on October 25. Digital preorders and streams of the first two singles - "In Resplendent Terror" and "Eradication of the Asuras" - are available at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/the-disfigured-and-the-divine
Watch the video for "Eradication of the Asuras" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sss17biOCHY
The Disfigured and the Divine delves into themes of the Goddess in mythology and legend, womanhood and motherhood, overcoming obstacles, justice, spirituality, the human experience, and growing into power.
Track
Listing:1) Ecstasy in Disseverment (of Self)
2) In Resplendent Terror
3) Thesmophoric Rites
4) The Unassailable
5) Eradication of the Asuras
6) Age of the Goddess
7) Supreme Void of Acephalous Being
"The Unassailable" features a guest appearance by Vishal Singh, with chants by Swathi Kalahasti. Guest vocals on "Age of the Goddess" by Daniela Dahlien Neumanová.
The Disfigured and the Divine was mixed & mastered by Josh Welshman. Guitar and bass were recorded by L.B. at Divine Retribution Studios. Vocals recorded by Tonda Smrčka at Seabeast Production. Drums recorded by Taylor Hahn at Hahn Audio.
EMASCULATOR is an international collaboration of women with members from Czechia and the United States. The line-up comprises Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality), Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
EMASCULATOR is:
Mallika Sundaramurthy - Vocals
Teresa Wallace - Guitars
Morgehenna - Guitars
Cierra White - Drums
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Finnish Symphonic Doom Metal band INFIRMUM has released their sophomore album "FROM THE DEPTHS I CRIED". Early 2019 formed band has approached the genre in a unique and complex way. With a sound that explores aspects of classical music combined with the traditional weight and melancholy of Doom, they released their debut album "Walls of Sorrow" in 2020, followed by the EP "The Great Unknown" in 2022. In January 2023, they released the single "Sleep of Reason," which featured a music video. With the departure of vocalist Anna Rose in 2023, Brazilian singer Sabine Blodwin joined the band, bringing a new perspective from a different culture.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/infirmum-fromthedepthsicried
Guitarist and composer Timo Solonen tells about the album:
"Some of the album songs were actually ready already when we released our previous EP but we didn't have time to finish them at that point. So the path has been quite long with this album. Many songs were also left out of the album because we didn't want to do a double album this time. Maybe some of those will be released in the future. But we'll see how it goes.
Usually we start working with new material so that I make the raw version and send it to the rest of the band and then we start to arrange it as a band. We work mostly so that everybody does their parts by their own and luckily it's nowadays possible because band members live all around Finland.
People have been asking for a new album for a some time now. And here it is! I believe and hope that the waiting has been worth it.
We have plans to do live shows as soon as pieces come together with it. Live show is the thing in this kind of music.
As the album was in production we had a clear vision to give more room for cello and Elya nailed it. Erna's keyboards also play a big role and lift up the different mood on the songs. After Sabine came in the whole band took several leaps forward and tha fact that she comes from totally different culture brings wonderful twist to the band's sound. Myself and Hanska went to Juho Räihä's studio to test some ideas for the drum tracks and I really love Hanska's style on drums! Joonas also gave several new ideas to the songs that brought in some diversity that they needed."
INFIRMUM's music today can be described as profound and conflicted, exploring the darkest sides of human emotions, diving into the depths of madness, pain, sickness, and death, while still finding brief moments of hope, offering an atmospheric journey through the darkest corners of the human soul. Combining beauty and ferocity, their compositions are rich in textures and nuances with strong, reflective lyrics.
The current lineup includes Sabine Blodwin (formerly of Moonwitch, Draconian Opera, Pettalom) – Vocalist, Taka Eliel (Sanctuary of Hate) – Vocalist and Bassist, Erna Siikavirta (formerly in Lordi, Children of Bodom as session keyboardist, Sinergy as session keyboardist, Arthemesia and Deathlike Silence) – Keyboardist, Joonas Siikavirta (Begrim) – Guitarist, Timo Solonen (Grain of Pain) – Guitarist, Hanna-Leena “Hanska” (Mourning Wood) – Drummer, and Elya – Cellist.
Tracklist
01. Pact
02. Everlasting
03. Burn
04. Deception
05. Peace
06. Ephemeral
07. Icamiabas
Vocals: Sabine Blodwin
Growls and Bass: Taka Eliel
Guitars: Timo Solonen
Guitars: Joonas Siikavirta
Keys: Erna Siikavirta
Drums: Hanna-Leena Lassila
Cello: Elya
Produced by Juho Räihä and Infirmum
Drums recorded at Fantom Studios by Samu Oittinen
Other instruments and vocals at Infirmum Dungeon
Single mixed by Tuomas Kokko at Electric Fox
Single mastered by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studios
Cover artwork by Gogo Melone
https://www.youtube.com/@infirmum
https://www.facebook.com/InfirmumBand
Experimental death metal duo THUNRAZ has announced a fall release for their newest album, INCINERATION DAY. The album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter).
Madis comments on his newest collection of work, "Incineration Day is seven embittered pleas for a final end to a world that continually neglects, poisons, and kills its best and brightest. This album is for everyone whose gifts became a curse."
THUNRAZ has tapped New Noise Magazine for the world premiere of the album's first single, "Incinerator." Listen now at https://newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/track-premiere-thunraz-incinerator/
The band has also shared a drum play-through video of the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYx0LkjSLGY
Incineration Day is due out on November 22. Pre-order the album at https://thunraz.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-day
Tracklisting:1) Tyrant
2) Compactor
3) Fragile Automata
4) Incinerator
5) The Day After
6) Eastern Promises
7) Spiritual Self-Surgery
Vocals, guitars & production for Incineration Day were done by Madis Jalakas in Tallinn, Estonia. Drums were recorded by Sean Rehmer at Storm Crow Studio in Kansas City, Missouri.
An experimental death metal project headed by Madis Jalakas, THUNRAZ (thunder in Proto-Germanic) seeks to align itself with primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers. Most of the time a solo effort, other times with the aid of different musicians, THUNRAZ has released five uncompromising records since 2018. Incineration Day is the first to feature Kansas City-based drummer Sean Rehmer.
THUNRAZ is:
Madis Jalakas - guitar/vocals
Sean Rehmer - drums
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https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/
Label: Ardua MusicRelease Date: September 27th 2024
Genre: Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | My Dying Bride | Paradise Lost | Saturnus
I stand beneath the open sky, at the setting of the sun. The still waters stretch before me to the distant horizon and the clouds drift slowly across the vast canvas of the sky – a brilliant blending of deepest blues, rich purples, vivid red and warm orange. Yet for all the open vista, the space and freedom, I am trapped; suffocating in a labyrinth of black desperation. The cold walls of insurmountable sorrows and confusion contain me and I am imprisoned by past scars that have become infected, poisoned by the cruel, slow venoms of grief, loss and guilt. I built this maze, but I have long since forgotten the way to freedom…
“Tainted by miasma, corrupting your heart
Born from old pain, disrupted by taint
In a haze you locked your heart…”
- In A Haze – Marche Funèbre
Fifteen years since the release of their debut EP, Norizon, Belgium’s monarchs of morose majesty, Marche Funèbre, are set to unveil their fifth full length album – After The Storm. Each release from this special band has seen them refining their art, becoming ever more adept at delivering crushing heaviness married to wonderful melodies that resonate within the empty chambers of a broken heart…and After The Storm continues that continual upward trajectory, claiming its place at the peak of their recordings with ease. Right from the opening track and first single, ‘In A Haze’ it is abundantly clear that After The Storm is so much more than ‘just another album’. The powerful production, mix and master from Martin Furia (Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik etc) is absolute perfection, so alive and vibrant that you can almost hear the hum of the amps and feel the floor shake with each thunderous crack of the snare. This sonic quality combined with truly impassioned performances and staggering song writing makes for a doom/death listening experience to be treasured. It’s difficult to select individual highlights from an album whose songs flow together like a river, on a seamless journey to the sea, all different but all inextricably linked. However ‘Stranded’, with its magnificent chorus is simply unforgettable, as is ‘Palace Of Broken Dreams’, which manages to capture the spirit of its evocative title so beautifully with deftly handled juxtapositions of mellow melancholy and thunderous emotion. But then the next time you listen it may be the circling guitar motifs of ‘Devoid Of Empathy’, like spreading ripples upon the waters of a drowning pool, that enthral, or the sweeping tides of sorrow and pain of regret of ‘After The Storm’ itself… On rare occasions a band may capture their true essence in an album, everything that is great about their unique character – After The Storm is one of those albums.
Following the recording sessions for After The Storm, longstanding guitarist Peter Egberghs stepped down from the Marche Funèbre ranks, to be replaced by Fré De Schepper - and there could be no better album to begin the next chapter in the story of Marche Funèbre. Set for release on September 27th through Ardua Music, adorned in a stunning piece of cover artwork from Brooke Shaden, whose distinctive images have graced all of Marche Funèbre’s full length albums, After The Storm will be one of the doom/death metal releases of the year.
Line-up:
Arne Vandenhoeck – Vocals
Boris Iolis – Bass/Vocals
Dennis Lefebvre – Drums
Kurt Blommé – Clean Vocals
Fré De Schepper – Guitars
*Guitars on After The Storm by Peter Egberghs
*Piano on After The Storm by Fré De Schepper
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom
French melodic death metal outfit APOCRYPHAL have unveiled their second single “SWALLOW MY LIES” taken off their upcoming album “FACING THE END”, which is scheduled for release on 12 November 2024 via The Circle Music.
The new single, as well as the full album, features Soilwork and The
Night Flight Orchestra vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid on
vocals. Watch the video to “Swallow My Lies” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJtlmR8LB4A
The single is also available via all major streaming services.
Pre-order the “Facing The End” album now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=apocryphal
Pre-save the album on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/FacingTheEnd
“Swallow My Lies is very representative of the band’s sound today,” said the band. “It has a good balance between power, rage, and these heady melodies which are our trademark. The chorus will not leave anyone indifferent, it anchors itself in the head from the first listen. The texts reflect the current global political landscape, and the influence of the media in public opinion among other things.”
“Facing The End” will be the band’s first since the 1999 debut “Black Dreams of Silence” and will feature the powerhouse vocals of legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid. It will be released in November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
The band said: “Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present HIGH WARDEN’S highly anticipated debut album, ASTRAL IRON, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing
from Münster, Germany’s HIGH WARDEN was founded by vocalist / guitarist
Alastair van Morgue-Gûl and drummer Sadistic Hammer in 2022. The first sign of
life from this self-proclaimed “Morgul Doom Commando” was the demo Land of
Stone, released in early 2023 by DYING VICTIMS. Initially hired as a live
bassist, Lord Perish joined the band as a full-time member that year.With their lineup thus set, HIGH WARDEN prepare to ride into battle with their full-length debut, Astral Iron. The title serves as an aesthetic springboard for their idiosyncratic sound. Granted, HIGH WARDEN are influenced by legendary bands like Reverend Bizarre, Doomsword, Bathory, Manilla Road, Pagan Altar, Trouble, and Mercyful Fate, but their version of epic heavy / doom metal is as foreign as it is familiar: Slow Heavy Metal, as they accurately refer to it.
Recorded live, Astral Iron pounds and pulses vibrantly, deploying riffs coursing and crushing barbarically before leaving wide-open spaces in anticipation of that next addicting slash of ancient steel. HIGH WARDEN’s tones match their execution – earthen and mossy, grit encasing clarity – and each of the album’s five primary tracks (“Burgfrieden” is a hauntingly serene synth interlude that gives way to feedback) lumber forward with epic aplomb and high adventure. The vocals of A. v. Morgue-Gûl are plaintive and poignant, illustrating tales mainly based on individual thoughts but suitably packaged as analogies to various fantasy works (like those of J.R.R. Tolkien), historical events, and legends & myths. Unbelievers only need to hear Astral Iron’s closing epic “We Shall Burn at Foreign Shores (The Choice of Achilles)” to witness the blanching power of HIGH WARDEN!
Line-up:
A.M. Vocals, Guitars
S.H. Drums
L.P. Bass
From Münster/Germany
Artwork:
Spiros Gelekas
Release date:
22nd November 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on clear/purple splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
WAIT
UNTIL THE DARK is
about this roller coaster of life. Ups and downs, black and white, hate and
love. One must realise that even in the darkest times there is also a learning
curve. Possibility to learn something from it and come back stronger
afterwards. So, let`s embraze the dark and welcome it as a part of our
existence rather than fear it.Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/Qo3Qdab3-8I
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/serpentfire-waituntilthedark
"Wait Until the Dark song is for those who can find tranquillity from darkness rather than light."
The story of SERPENT FIRE began in 2022 when Jukka Piironen started after a long hiatus making new music again. He allready knew Jukka Mursu (Gorem, Vinnfrost, Nex Locus) and together they started studio project. Soon they had songs coming very rapidly and decided to record an EP with other players. Along came guitarist J.K Hel (ex- Man Eating Tree, Corpset), keyboard player Marco Sneck (Poisonblack, Chamelion) and Pete Karjalainen (Gorem) on the drums.
The result is melodic death metal in it`s most melodic and agressive form and you can hear the coldness and melancholy of Northern Finland in every note! Main songwriters Jukka Piironen and Jami Heikkala has allready sharpened their writing pen again and new songs are on their way.
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Watch a stunning music video made by Juha Nikupeteri: https://youtu.be/7-fuvTrzI6I"Mother Of Evil" is the first single from Boreal Grave's upcoming EP and also marks the band's debut release in collaboration with Inverse Records. The song's lyrics and composition reflect the timeless struggle between darkness and light, echoing the dark themes of the video game. According to the band, the song’s theme and heavy deathcore sound take the listener on a journey into the heart of evil, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
The release will be accompanied by an official music video, which visually brings the song’s narrative to life. This single is a significant milestone in Boreal Grave's career and offers a taste of what's to come from their forthcoming EP, set to be released later this year. The band is eager to see fans' reactions and hopes that "Mother Of Evil" resonates with their audience as deeply as its dark themes have resonated with the band members. Follow Boreal Grave and prepare to dive into the darkness when "Mother Of Evil" drops
Listen to 'Mother of Evil' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/boreal-grave-mother
Line-up:
Henri Puoliväli-Oksala (Vocals)
Ville Mahlamäki (Guitar)
Matias Mattila (Guitar)
Tomi Salo (Bass)
Mikael Lamminmäki (Drums)
https://borealgrave.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thrirbandofficial
GHOSTHEART NEBULA – “BLACKSHIFT”
Label: Meuse Music RecordsRelease Date: October 17th 2024
Genre: Cosmic Doom Metal
For fans of: Draconian | Saturnus | Darkspace | Shape Of Despair
The secrets that we turned our gaze away from are all laid bare. We stand, soul shaken, before the enormity of reality; the impossible distances, the farthest shores, the endless night… There is not space in our heart for the overwhelming loneliness as the true scale of the arching, empty heavens permeates the pathways of our mind. In the end, for all our dreams and plans, all our tempestuous emotions, our loves and lies, our selfishness and sacrifice…in the end we were always nothing.
“Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.”
― Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
There are albums that can thrill and excite, there are albums that can hold mirrors up to human thoughts and emotions, albums that can lead you away from reality for a short while – a break from the travails of life. And then there are albums that can overwhelm you with their depth, strength and vision. Blackshift is the second album from Italian cosmic doom metal band Ghostheart Nebula and to listen to its enveloping waves of sound and thunder is to tumble across the firmament, dwarfed by the magnificent magnitude of existence, to understand like never before the solitude and insignificance of the self. The listening experience begins with the introductory ritual of ‘VdB 141 IC 1805’ – waves of deep sorrow, shimmering sounds that wash you clean of all pretence. It leaves you with no hiding place from the futility and darkness of existence and in that realisation there is a fearful beauty…and then Ghostheart Nebula reveal themselves as the journey begins in earnest, down a winding staircase of acceptance, through flickering torchlight and shifting shadows. ‘Sunya’ glides from measured pace to breathless blast as dual vocals entwine and a guest solo from Diego ‘Didi’ Cavallotti (ex-Lacuna Coil) rises from the darkness, a spiralling mote of gold dust that leaves a breathtaking trail of light in its path. Another perfectly chosen guest appearance from Øysten G. Brun of Borknagar adds acoustic guitar textures to ‘Infinite Mirror’ as its regal riffs and towering drum beats conjure cosmic melancholy that spans the stars, transposing tragedy to an infinite stage – the resulting emotion almost too much too bear. Every song on Blackshift is an essential element of the sonic journey and every song is magical in its own right. The ego crumbles before the indisputable truths that are invoked by the wonderful interplay of instruments on ‘Blackshift’, the incredible deep, harsh vocal parts in ‘Traces’ reverberate as if the universe itself is speaking and the song thrums with a quiet, shaking desperation…and it all leads to the masterful dynamic shifts of ‘Orphan Of Light’, where the quietest moments hold as much power as the gargantuan riffs. And when silence finally returns you are left drained, stunned and broken; with Blackshift, Ghostheart Nebula have created an experience staggering in its scope and emotional power.
Immaculately mixed and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (Borknagar, The Troops Of Doom, Sojourner etc) and adorned in the thought provoking artwork of Heike Langhans (Lord Of Shadows, Remina, Sojourner etc), every aspect of Blackshift has been carefully curated, the album as a complete entity sculpted into a monument that will stand resplendent through the years to come. Following in the footsteps of 2021s Ascension, Blackshift sees Ghostheart Nebula reaching higher, reaching further and touching greatness. Prepare to open your heart to eternity on October 17th, when Meuse Music Records will unveil this obsidian testament to infinite sorrows.
Line-up:
Lucia Amelia Emmanueli – Vocals
Maurizio Caverzan – Vocals
Panta Leo – Drums
Aron Corti – Guitars
Nick Magister – Guitars/Synths
Bolthorn – Bass
https://www.meusemusicrecords.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/ghostheart.nebula
German
Black Metallers GROZA have published another music video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxwrX7oQEeU“ASBEST” is taken from their new album “NADIR” which was released last Friday via AOP records.
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
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The tour comes following a groundbreaking 12 months for Furia. They’ve
been nominated for a prestigious Polish cultural award, Polityka’s Passport for
their latest album, "HUTA LUNA",
toured the whole country, and even performed a UK exclusive set at Fortress
Festival. Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen)-winning Gaahls Wyrd is fronted by legendary black metal vocalist, frontman, artist and composer Gaahl. Gaahl is known as one of Norway's most talked about and respected extreme metal musicians. His work with Trelldom, Gorgoroth, Wardruna and God Seed has been widely regarded as some of the best the black metal scene has had to offer.
The French trio Aluk Todolo play intense and stimulant krautrock with noise rock elements. They hypnotize masterfully and this year’s masterpiece "Lux" is a perfect example.
Tickets go on sale on September 27th at 10:00 AM CEST at www.knockoutmusicstore.pl (collector’s tickets).
Tour Dates
19.12.24 - Wrocław, A2
20.12.24 - Gdańsk, B90
21.12.24 - Warszawa, Progresja
22.12.24 - Kraków, Hype Park
https://www.pagan-records.com
http://www.knockoutprod.net
https://www.facebook.com/productions.knock.out
Berlin (GER) - Avant-Garde Death Metal duo, INGURGITATING OBLIVION, in collaboration with No Clean Singing,have premiered forthcoming album, ONTOLOGY OF NOUGHT. Stream it now ahead of Friday's official release at the following link:
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/24/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-review-ingurgitating-oblivion-ontology-of-nought/
Ingurgitating Oblivion will release long-awaited new album, Ontology of Nought, September 27 on CD, gatefold 2x12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/ontology-willowtip
https://bit.ly/ontology-bandcamp
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.
And that’s that."
Track
Listing:1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/IngurgitatingOblivionOfficial
The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"Jään Tulen Alle plunges you into a realm of eternal night and infernal fire. This song is a dark odyssey, drawing you into the icy grasp of darkness and the searing embrace of flames.
Feel the black river of your blood as it courses through your veins, chilling your heart while igniting your soul with an unholy fire.
Let the eternal night shadows chant their dirge of infinity, where the cold embrace of death awaits. Embrace the void, where ice and fire collide, where your pain and longing are inseparable"
Luonnon armoilla CD PRE-ORDER available here https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/valontuoja-luonnon-armoilla-cd-pre-order
The first single 'Kodistani karkoitettu' can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-kodistani
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty
Track list:1. Kodistani karkoitettu
2. Jään tulen alle
3. Loista silloin kun muu maailma tuhoutuu
4. Vanhan valtakunnan raunioilla
5. Läpi läpinäkyvän
6. Sokeus joka hallitsi on pois pyyhitty
7. Kasva siellä, missä kaikki on tuhkana
8. Hengitä vihdoin puhdasta ilmaa
Cover art by JTR
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
The
melodic death metal band HAGALAS from Jyväskylä,
Finland has released a new album titled "MENTES REAE".
The album's tracks delve deeply into the darker aspects of mental health and
human experiences. Themes explored include the hedonism fueled by social media,
the struggles of life and the search for meaning, as well as violence and
abuse. The songs address both the internal battles individuals face and the
external pressures that affect a person’s mental state and behavior. The album
as a whole is built around profound and often heavy topics that are
particularly relevant in today’s world. Each track offers a unique perspective
on the complexity of mental health and the vulnerability of the human mind.In addition to the band, Samuli Raappana (Tuuliajo) contributed to the recording and mixing, while Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) handled the mastering. The album is released through the Finnish label Inverse Records.
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/hagalas-mentesreae
Hagalas:
Kalle Korhonen, vocals
Antti Huovila, guitar
JM Helenius, guitar
Ville Uimi, bass
TeemuKankainen, drums
www.hagalasofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/hagalasofficial
From
their humble beginnings in 2012, RAPTORE have risen to the top of the true
metal pack in the intervening decade. The band’s roots started with
vocalist/guitarist Nico Cattoni, originally hailing from Buenos Aires,
Argentina, and his first lineup released their first demo in 2014 and then the
debut album Rage N’ Fever in 2016, which allowed RAPTORE to tour
South America and open for such bands as Exciter and Enforcer. Then, not being
able to find suitable musicians for a steady lineup, Nico decides in 2018 to
move to Europe in order to give his band better opportunities and recognition.
He set base in Barcelona and completed the lineup with three of the most
talented musicians in the scene. While they were booked for festivals such as
Pyrenean and Trveheim, unfortunately, the pandemic delayed those concerts until
2022. Meanwhile, RAPTORE were brewing their breakthrough record, the
full-length Blackfire. Eventually released during the summer of 2022
through DYING VICTIMS, Blackfire literally EXPLODED with an
excitement that simply could not be contained – and the international metal
scene took notice.With the stage thus set, RAPTORE manage to magickally eclipse that feat with their third album, Renaissance. Truly titled, Renaissance is a tour-de-force of classic & classy HEAVY METAL steeped in all the black velvet and neon-lit chrome of the mythical ‘80s. So authentically rendered and passionately played, so rapturously engaging and dreamily transcendental, so simply AWESOME (and – again – explosive), it would not be remiss to suggest that RAPTORE somehow travelled through time and returned with a lost sacred scroll from 1986 or even 1989. Across its whip-tight nine tracks in 34 minutes, Renaissance spans a wealth of vintage metallic styles – smoothly cruising speed metal, Sunset Strip darkness, hard rock mysticism, juiced-up hair metal – and weaves them into a rich tapestry of moody & melodic metal that’s so silky and elegant at every turn, simple aesthetic pigeonholing doesn’t apply.
Granted, RAPTORE are very much (and always will be) a metal band above all, but their songwriting and textural coloring have grown impossibly more on Renaissance: by turns, a more “mature” and yet also more “fun” version of themselves. The stained-glass organ & synth intro opens the headspace for the focused eclecticism to follow; there’s a brightness to their attack that soon submits to the shadows – not straight-to-the-abyss “darkness,” but not peering away from it, either – and the deftly layered, powerfully HUGE production allows RAPTORE’s musings to take on an even greater and more personal emotional heft. So, while Renaissance could be likened to the underdog metal that clawed its way onto the radio during the latter half of the ‘80s, Nico & crew exude a daresay smarter sensibility to their catchier-than-ever anthems.
From masterclass to world class, RAPTORE are breaking the chains of their breakthrough record with that ever-crucial third album. How far Renaissance will go, we can only speculate, but it’s not unjust to suggest it stacks alongside other velvet metal classics like Don Dokken’s Up From the Ashes, W.A.S.P.’s Inside the Electric Circus, Whitesnake’s Slip of the Tongue, Warlock’s Triumph and Agony, the more serious moments to Slaughter’s Stick It to Ya, or even ‘80s KISS during theirs – as well as, of course, such cold-steel killers like Judas Priest’s Defenders of the Faith and Scorpions’ Blackout. Ready for this Renaissance?
Line-up:
Nico Cattoni – Vox & Guitar
Jamie Killhead – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Cristian Blade – Bass & Vocals
Ángel Smolski - Drums
From Barcelona/Spain
Artwork:
Subhuman Illustrations
Release date: 22nd November 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on red/black marbled vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Formed in 2014, Xoth has garnered widespread acclaim for their intricate yet refreshingly memorable sound, most notably with their latest release, EXOGALACTIC.
Xoth is thrilled to join the Occult Booking roster, home to some of the most innovative and boundary-pushing acts in metal, including Artificial Brain, Aeviterne, and Devoid of Thought.
Dawnbreed Records released Exogalactic on November 3, 2023.
https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
https://www.dawnbreed.com/
THRASHERWOLF – “INSIDE THE SICKENED MIND”
Label: Independent Release / Vicious Witch RecordsRelease Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Metallica | Slayer | Kreator | Hirax
We’re in a blood bowl, wading through obscenities and platitudes, trying to keep our heads above the gore. Puppet masters pull the strings and guide us into conflict – aiming our rage at others, stoking the flames of our indignation and wounded pride, while stealing the last crumbs of hope from our back pocket. But in the midst of the weeping, bleeding mannequins there’s a pack of wolves who have cut their strings. Their teeth are bared and they’re calling you to fight. The moon is rising and they’re howling out a call to arms, a call to revolution. It’s time to break your chains and join the pack, sink your teeth into the faceless gods of avarice and control!
Thrasherwolf’s debut album, We Are Revolution, emerged into a world living in the shadow of the global pandemic, issuing its baleful howl into a society wracked with fear. Ramped up on frustration and adrenaline We Are Revolution was a welcome blast of fury that showed that Thrasherwolf were a band with passion, integrity and huge potential. Now, four years on, with human society still lurching from one crisis to the next, the wolves have returned and smashed through the ceiling of even their most ardent fans’ expectations. Inside The Sickened Mind is an awesome display of real thrash metal, with a broader scope, a more focussed vision and a devastating array of new weaponry. Every aspect of the Thrasherwolf attack has stepped up to the next level – from the superb individual performances to the gritty, organic sound, the battery of magnificent, irresistible riffs to the searing solos that are integral parts of the songs they adorn to the confident, expressive vocals. But what really sets Inside The Sickened Mind apart from the competition is the songs…Thrasherwolf have outdone themselves here. Opening shot ‘Final Act Of Aggression’ bleeds thrash spirit from every pore, while ‘G.B.H. (Gratuitous Bodily Harm) is a collision of Bay Area chugging muscle and demented speed and ‘Scream Til Death’ is an instant classic with its Metallica touched riffing, brilliant bass break and aura of accomplished maturity. Every song demands a headbanging response but they also have a carefully constructed topography – musical landmarks that seal the sonic journey in your mind; melodic progressions, wicked hooks, outstanding choruses, moments of utter class. From the teeth-grinding, brass knuckle pit action of ‘Shameless Loser’ to the dark melodies of thrash ballad ‘Haunted’ every song delivers more than you could ever have hoped for. And it’s left to the album’s closing, title track to demonstrate that there is still a well of huge potential for Thrasherwolf to explore. This multi-faceted epic is musically imaginative and hugely ambitious…but it works and provides a breathtaking end to a shockingly good album of masterful thrash metal.
Inside The Sickened Mind was recorded with Andy Brook at The Brook Studios (Status Quo, Subhumans, Restarts etc) and mastered by Patrick W Engel (Candlemass, Destruction, Sodom etc) and that prestigious team has given Thrasherwolf the perfect sound for this magnificent set of songs. When Inside The Sickened Mind is released on October 4th, with a special cassette edition to follow in November via Vicious Witch Records, the whole thrash scene is going to sit up and take notice. With Thrasherwolf’s crazed mascot, Frank, brought to life on the front cover by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Nervosa, Autopsy etc), Inside The Sickened Mind is simply unmissable, essential thrash!
Line-up:
Daniel Lucas - Guitars/Vocals
Jack Saunders - Guitars
Raimonds Dobelis - Bass
Zaq Razaq - Drums
https://viciouswitch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thrasherwolftheband/
Atlanta (GA) - MISANTHROPIC AGGRESSION are set to release their full-length debut album, INSECT POLITICS, through Boris Records. The album will be available exclusively on translucent 12" red vinyl LP, as well as digital, format on October 15.
This offering of crust-tinged Black/Death Metal comes on the tail of 2020’s dual releases of the “Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell” single and the COVID-19 Reset EP cassette, also released by Boris Records. The new album contains 12 all-new tracks mastered by Damian Herring.
The title track is available to purchase and/or stream via Bandcamp: https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/track/insect-politics
An introduction to the album from the band:
"We are more than pleased to finally be releasing the album of Insect Politics. The vision that ultimately became this recording was initially conceived in early 2020 immediately after production wrapped up on the 'Alcoholic Polyneuropathic Freaks in Hell' single. It feels almost an eternity ago that these events came to pass, with a global pandemic descending upon us and completely upheaving the state of the band, as well as the numerous life events that followed.
The one constant in this time for Chris [T. Hammer] and Jake [Benedict], as our planned tour evaporated and local gigs dried up, was the prospect of recording the songs for release in our very first full-length. The actual composition of the tracks seems almost a blur, with three of the first songs written occurring in a matter of months in the early stages of the pandemic and being recorded and mixed by mid-2021, and the remainder of the songs being composed by late 2021.
However, the production to finish recording that last set of songs proved a major challenge, as we set out to create our most ambitious and uncompromising structures yet. What resulted exceeded even our own expectations and initial vision. As we wrapped up post-production, both of us noted that this album truly represents an ending: a conclusion of what we initially set out to do in 2017, which was to marry our artistic influences — the Celtic Frosts and the Graves and the His Heroes are Gone and the Morbid Angels… and the Impetigos… — into a cohesive and novel expression which was singular, sharp, and pointed in its rebellion against the wrongs of humanity, and simultaneously broad in its footprint, sonic approach, and modes of worship. But, every ending is also a beginning, and we also realized that selections from this album contain the blueprint for the next era of the band. The assault will continue…."
Track
Listing:1. Social Ruin
2. Insect Politics
3. Anger/Despair (Interlude)
4. A.S.S. III — The Borderland Wars
5. Bliss
6. La Canzone di Mary Woodhouse (Interlude)
7. The Gates of Hell
8. Boomer Death
9. Intentional Under Performance
10. Winner of the Franchise Wars
11. The Serpent and the Sickle
12. Eusocial Demesne
Credits:
Recorded and mixed at Hammer Studios, Smyrna GA.
Mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Front cover insect art by Jeremy Snevil.
Additional front cover and vinyl label components by Warhead Art.
Album layout by Misanthropic Aggression with graphical assistance from Sam Leyja (Boris Records).
Line-up:
Jake Benedict -- Lead Vocals, Drums
Chris T. Hammer -- Guitar, Bass, Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl/
https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropicAggression
PILLAR OF LIGHT – “CALDERA”
For
fans of
- Amenra, God’s Tower, Cult of Luna, NeurosisPillar of Light's music is weighty and drenched in melancholy and amid all the pain and sorrow, they have found a way to project light and hope when all seems lost. It is the case with almost every single song on this profound album, where the songs toil and churn and build up for a divine epiphany of sorts to take place, culminating in a blinding, freeing, all-cleansing white-light catharsis. Without this ponderous struggle, the backbreaking sludge/doom drudgery, any of the uplifting parts would lose meaning. As in life, both darkness and light have their place and one wouldn't be the same without the other. The raw emotions in the music and the underlying plaintive melodies are all too palpable, and the feeling is heightened in large part due to the burning intensity and desperation in the vocals. Pillar of Light have created an album that is poignant and more importantly relatable; it is soul-crushingly heavy, pinning down the mortal with the endless weight of struggle and torment and at the same time, invariably, ensuring that there's enough humanity in it for one to see things through.
Line up
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals, Lyrics, Synths
Alex Kennedy - Guitars, Synths
Scott Christie - Guitars
James Obenour - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing
1. Wolf To Man
2. Leaving
3. Spared
4. Eden
5. Infernal Gaze
6. Unseeing
7. Certain End
Release date - December 6th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/pillaroflightband
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
"Cut the serpent’s head", the second album of CORROSIVE ELEMENTS is a collection of 10 powerful songs, designed for a more direct and dynamic approach, in the typical style of the band, a clever mix of Death and Thrash Metal, with tons of groove, anger and attitude.
The new album was written collectively by the band in the rehearsal room, an old fashioned method that makes the music more immediate and impactful.
With broad influences ranging from Thrash legends such as Slayer, (old) Sepultura and Exodus, Death Metal in the tradition of Entombed, Obituary, Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Napalm Death, and an addition of primitive energy derived from Hardcore Punk, The band is now ready to place this new offering on the altar of Extreme Metal.
Conceptually, "Cut the Serpent's Head" is a cynical look at the destiny ofmankind, its race towards nonsense. A warning against the hegemony of organized religions, shady politics, decaying societies and the rise of social injustice.
Stay tuned, the next few days will see more information about the artwork, release dates, formats and everything you need to know about this new album which will be produced by Crypt Of Dr.Gore and GreyveStorm Productions.
https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements
November 22.Ice-T on the track:
"For me COMFORTABLY NUMB is an introspective song — it's me acknowledging that I'm older now. I'm telling the younger generation, you've got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It's me trying to make sense of what's happening, but also pointing out that we're all in a place where we don’t have to face reality. We've got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can just sit back and watch the chaos of the world like it’s a TV show. It doesn’t feel real until it shows up at your door. I’m a little numb, too — we all are.”
David Gilmour on the track:
"BODY COUNT's version of COMFORTABLY NUMB is quite radical, but the words really struck me. It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again. The initial contact from Ice-T was for permission to use the song, but I thought I might offer to play on it as well. I like the new lyrics, they're talking about the world we’re living in now, which is quite scary. Ice-T and Body Count played in London recently, sadly I couldn't make it, but if another opportunity came up to play with them, I'd jump at it.”
Listen to COMFORTABLY NUMB here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/ComfortablyNumbSingleNe
Pre-order the album MERCILESS here: https://bodycount.lnk.to/MercilessNe
SWALLOW
THE SUN have
released another new single taken from their upcoming album SHINING out October 18th. Fans can now stream and watch the music video for MELANCHOLY.Juha Raivio comments on the new song:
“This song talks about how melancholy can be comforting, safe and even a beautiful place. But when it turns into your God, it will surely kill you.”
Mikko Kotamäki adds on “MelancHoly”: “I’ve heard these days people call great and catchy songs bangers. Well, this one truly is one.”
SWALLOW THE SUN recently announced details surrounding their eagerly awaited new album SHINING out October 18th. The new record is produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari, etc.), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, except vocals recorded by Dan Lancaster.
Juha Raivio adds on the upcoming album SHINING:
“After our last album it soon became clear to me that writing another Moonflowers album will kill me. So, I made a quiet wish to myself that if there ever will be any new music then please have a little bit of mercy on yourself rather than be that infinite black hole that will suck out the rest of your remaining light and soul just for the sake of it. Musically this album shines like a glacier diamond and has that power and punch that feels like a kick in your face! While lyrically the album deals how fearing life will eventually kill you and how melancholy can become your God.
Listen to the new single here: https://swallowthesun.lnk.to/Shining-albumNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq5Ho6NkqH8
KAIVS – „AFTER THE FLESH“
After the Flesh release date in October 18, 2024. For the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way.
Brace yourselves, for a new Single in all plaforms "FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" release September 20 2024, and Youtube Lyric Video August 16, 2024.
Prepare for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared:
"We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 18, 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
AFTER THE FLESH 1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
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https://orcd.co/brut89662
The new CORPSEFUCKING ART album, TOMATIZED,
will be unleashed by Comatose Music on October 4th -
a gloriously grisly collection of power-packed death metal tracks that open a
gateway to an alternative universe of vegetable domination and human mutation!
As the day of terrifying transformation approaches the band have unveiled an
amazing new video for the album track 'A NIGHTMARE ON TOMATO STREET'!
The brilliant film sees the band's psychotic mascot, Mr. Daisy, entering a
world of classic arcade games, battling his bloody way to a climatic
Corpsefucking Art concert! This really is a video not to be missed for death
metal fans and arcade game aficianados alike!Immerse yourself in the mad, mad world of Mr. Daisy and experience 'A Nightmare On Tomato Street' at the Comatose Music YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JykVPFTIbI
Tomatized was engineered and mixed by Alessio Cattaneo (Hideous Divinity, Satanika etc) and mastered by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul etc) and features Corpsefucking Art’s greatest set of songs to date. When Comatose Music unleash this monster on the world on October 4th, resplendent in its Pierre De Palmas (Impetigo, Cliteater etc) artwork, heads will roll, bones will break, blood will flow…and cyclopic tomatoes will feast!
https://comatosemusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sachertorture/
Polish blackened sludge purveyors FIASKO will self-release their second full-length album on 15 November 2024. Entitled “AMOK ꓘOMA” it comprises eight songs about death and love, love for death and the death of love.
The artwork to “AMOK ꓘOMA” revealed today was done by Robert A. von Ritter (Hooded Menace, Urfaust, Malokarpatan, Outre, In Twilight's Embrace) while the album’s booklet layout and design was done by Paweł Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne).
The album will be available from 15 November in jewelcase CD format and via all major streaming platforms. It will also be available for purchase via Godz ov War Productions and Malignant Voices. Pre-order information coming soon.
FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was rectified after Tomek Walczak (Chainsword, Tankograd, Weedpecker etc.) was invited in 2023 to collaborate and arrange the drum tracks as a guest/session drummer.
All instruments for “AMOK ꓘOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of Mikołaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam Ziółkowski, who is also responsible for mixing the album. The recording was then mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Me and that Man, Gruzja, Thaw).
FIASKO arose from the ashes of the Warsaw band So I Scream in 2014. In the beginning, the band’s music was akin to alternative metal with electronic elements. Following the release of its debut album “Głupcy umierają” in 2017, FIASKO underwent major line-up changes and, consequently – an even more significant change in musical style. As a result, reinforced with a new guitarist and bass player, the band recorded and released an EP entitled “Mizantropolia” in 2020. On this recording, black metal blast beats mix with slower, sludge/doom metal parts, and echoes of cold wave loom in the background. The whole piece is complemented with gloomy Polish lyrics. After a handful of gigs promoting the EP, the band parted ways with their drummer and slowed down their activities while the world went to a halt during the COVID pandemic.
However, work on new material was progressing and the band entered the studio in 2023 to start recording “AMOK ꓘOMA”, an extension of the concept and sound initiated on the previous EP. The result is an album consisting of eight songs, clocking at just over 45 minutes and rooted in black metal and sludge genres. The lyrics – again written in the band’s native Polish language – constitute an apocalyptic melting pot of despair, nihilism and violence.
Tracklist: 1. Spod spodu
2. Wniwecz
3. Tarantyzm
4. VII krąg
5. Sztuczne kwiaty
6. Śmierć krzywdziciela
7. Ciało obce
8. Maligna
FIASKO is:
Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics
Kozina – guitar
Michułka – guitar
Nawrot – bass guitar, backing vocals
Walczak – drums (session)
https://www.youtube.com/fiaskopolo
https://www.facebook.com/fiaskopl/
On September 19th, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT have released a new standalone single with an accompanying video: EYE OF MARS.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments:
"It is seen through the ages that universal truth rises to the top. With this in mind, leaders of civilization are divided in control methods deployed through various mechanisms, some for the sake of humanity and some for the sake of interests that don't necessarily benefit humanity. The sum total of the entire apparatus then reaches a boiling point, after which time agendas are revealed.
On a much higher level exists that which lies beyond the five senses, beyond the science and materialism matrix. Many sacred texts worthy of protection by the people have endured while existing in relative obscurity as allegory. The knowledge gets passed down through generational cycles and ultimately makes visible that collective connection in all the world and all of us. This lights up the consciousness with a venerable force like electricity and music. Under the watchful eye, Mars slew the dragon, and seizing its teeth out of the great gaping mouth, scattered them broadcast like seeds unto us."
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58IvVWKjKZQ
Stream the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/EyeOfMars-SingleNe
The new album from Seattle's progressive blackened death quartet BLIGHTED EYE is out now and streaming on all major platforms.
Agony's Bespoke is available via Beyond the Top Records on digipak CD, limited-edition vinyl, and digital formats.
Order
now at:
https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecordsTracklist:
1. Tragoedia
2. The Wounding
3. In Emnity
4. Howls from Beyond the Mist
5. A Feast for Worms
6. Pallid
7. Nightingale
8. A Reverent Stillness
9. Agony’s Bespoke
Agony's Bespoke was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Sedin. Cover art by Caelan Stokkermans.
Hailing from the greater Seattle area, BLIGHTED EYE is a progressive death/black metal act featuring members from Aethereus, Mesmur, and Pantheist. The band interweaves crushing riffs and blastbeats with intricate, layered melodic work akin to Opeth, Swallow the Sun, Rotting Christ, and Dark Tranquility. Their musical journey aims to evoke a bespoke atmosphere that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the haunting lyrical themes that reside within the darkest recesses of the mind.
BLIGHTED EYE is:
Christopher Jones: Guitar
Kyle Chapman: Guitar, Vocals
Ben Gassman: Bass
John Devos: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/BlightedEye
With its blend of emotive postrock and slowcore, and passionate, heart-wrenching atmospheric black metal, ISLEPTONTHEMOON makes an absolutely perfect addition alongside much of Bindrune Recordings' roster, past and present.
"It is with great joy that we welcome ISLEPTONTHEMOON to Bindrune Recordings! We are thrilled to begin this journey with their brilliant new album this year, as well as a vinyl reissue of their previous album next year."- Bindrune Recordings
The band has released a video for the album's lead track, "Safety." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g63gb6Ii6xw
Bindrune Recordings will release Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune on November 8. Pre-order the album at https://shop.bindrunerecordings.com/
Track
Listing:1. Safety
2. Dimming Light
3. Maybe I Don't Know It Yet, But Good Things Are Coming Soon
4. I Belong To The Void
5. Like Dying
6. Keep Hidden
Only The Stars Know of My Misfortune was written, recorded, and mixed by ISLEPTONTHEMOON. The album was mastered by Spenser Morris at SM Audio. Cover photo courtesy of Jesse Sewell via Unsplash.
ISLEPTONTHEMOON
Miserable Black Metal since 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings
https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/
Feast on it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLFlpHYVDBU
In celebration of the release of critically acclaimed album, Exhaust, Pyrrhon will perform with Inter Arma on four East Coast dates next week. Show dates are as follows:
9/24: Brooklyn NY - Market Hotel
9/25: Cambridge, MA - Middle East Upstairs
9/26: Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy
9/27: Washington, DC - Atlas Brew Works
Willowtip Records released Exhaust September 6 on all digital platforms, as well as on CD, cassette, and vinyl formats!
Purchase/Stream:
https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/exhaust
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/pyrrhon.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-I4GwWYz0
Cabin Fever: The Making Of Pyrrhon’s Exhaust:
Pyrrhon was stuck in mid-2023 after prolonged global unrest and personal changes. In 2020, their album Abscess Time arrived at the heart of the pandemic. In 2021, they went on one tour at the height of the Delta COVID wave before clubs started shutting down again. In 2022, they played a single show. In 2023, they had only three songs written for a fifth album.
The band decided to shake things loose with a retreat. Armed with their instruments, psychedelic mushrooms, and a few bad movies, they rented a cabin in rural northeastern Pennsylvania in May 2023. The decision worked. The creative energy surged, and the band wrote three new songs over the weekend.
“Initially, we just didn't seem to be able to strike the same intensity as past Pyrrhon records,” vocalist and lyricist Doug Moore says. However, the time in the cabin allowed the band to reconnect as musicians and friends. “It was a turning point for the record,” Moore says. “We didn't have enough material. We hadn’t spent that much time together, and it felt like we were able to rediscover who we are and feel the energy of the collaboration.”
“We’d never done a creative retreat before, and it was so cool to write stuff on the spot,” guitarist Dylan DiLella says. “Writing stuff in the same room showed us that we don’t have to try as hard to create cool music. There was a lot of bashing our heads in this band, especially when trying to make this record. Going with the energy in the room helped us trust ourselves more.”
Pyrrhon, which formed in New York City in 2008 when most of the band was in college, has always been classified as technical death metal for convenience. Their music, however, defies convention—even in the anything-goes world of 21st-century metal. Pyrrhon's music contains the musical prowess of Gorguts’s Obscura, the unrelenting rhythmic pummeling of Big Black, and the experimentation of free jazz. Moore’s lyrics - a combination of poetry and flash prose - are a welcome relief in an art form awash in stale cliches and genre tropes. Pyrron’s jarring and complex music - a true outlier when the band released their first album over a decade ago - requires attention and scrutiny, and demands replay.
Pyrrhon’s fifth album, Exhaust, is not a concept record. However, many songs touch on where we are in 2024; people are overwhelmed and unable to catch their breath. The album was initially called “Exhaustion,” but drummer Steve Schwegler noticed recurring imagery about cars slowly degrading from overuse - an apt metaphor for an album exploring perpetual burnout. On a larger level, Exhaust is about things - machines or humans - being ground down and never recovering. It also hints at the exhaustion of staying sane in a world overrun with digital devices, social media, holograms, and artificial intelligence.
“It’s about the experience of being pushed beyond your ability to sustain things,” Moore says. “We went through a pandemic, and now people act like it didn’t happen. We went through an attempted fascist insurrection, and now people act like it didn’t happen. It’s a sense of constantly juggling things and never having a handle on them. That feeling became a big part of this record and the imagery.”
Pyrrhon’s songwriting process has always been democratic. On Exhaust, however, they wrote more material as a unit. In the past, one member wrote the framework of a song using a sequence of riffs or grooves. For Exhaust, Pyrrhon worked more collaboratively and wrote several songs as a group while jamming. “On the trip to Pennsylvania, we wrote as a group on the spot,” Moore says. “But even outside that, we wrote songs in our practice space. We have the same democratic principle as before, but what happened with Exhaust was that we all got better at realizing what works. It’s supposed to sound wild, but we’ve been a band for over 15 years, and the current lineup has been together for nearly a decade. The result was knowing what to do to serve the big picture.”
“Exhaust sounds like a band playing together, which is tough for a technical experimental death metal band,” DiLella says. “That’s always been our goal, but we haven't achieved it until this record. It’s our tightest record, but in some ways, it's also the loosest. It’s easy to forget about the burning passion we all had when we started this band. We are all passionate music fans, and that is channeled into this band. We just have recently realized how lucky we are to have Pyrrhon.”
Exhaust was recorded with longtime Pyrrhon producer Colin Marston in December 2023 at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves studios in Queens, shortly before the studio closed. The album benefits from the band members' other musical pursuits and life changes over the past four years. Moore joined the experimental black metal band Scarcity and became a software developer. DiLella joined the ascendant noise rock band Couch Slut and became a guitar teacher. Bassist Erik Malave studied library science. Schwegler finished college on the GI Bill and got an engineering job. “Our jobs and our lives changed a lot,” Moore says. “We almost had to figure out how to be a band again.”
In Pyrrhon’s early days, the band often wrote about their adopted hometown of New York. Their debut album, An Excellent Servant But A Terrible Master, is, in many ways, an album about the city. In recent years, however, they have looked wider for inspiration - even to topics like American football. One of Exhaust’s standout tracks “Concrete Charlie” is loosely based on hard-hitting Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik, who exhibited CTE symptoms at the end of his life.
“It’s outwardly about football but more about how a larger system used and discarded him,” Moore says. “It’s part of the American experience. These titans of sports and people lionized by American culture are turned into mulch by the end of their lives. Football is a microcosm of American life, and we lionize these men who achieve extraordinary things but are fundamentally being exploited.”
A little more than a year removed from the cabin, Pyrrhon is reenergized and looking forward. “The pandemic and everything that happened honestly gave us a chance to pause for the first time since we’ve been a band,” DiLella says. “In the past, when albums were done, we started working on a new one. I’ve been reflecting on the band’s early days lately. We were kids when the band started. Now, I feel like we can work to our strengths more. I feel more confident and think the rest of the band does, too.”
“I did a lot of soul-searching with Exhaust,” Moore says. “We've been through a time of great uncertainty. I tend to get into my head about this stuff. Now that our lives are more balanced, I feel it was all worth it.”
- Justin M. Norton
Track
Listing:1. Not Going To Mars
2. First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
3. The Greatest City On Earth
4. Strange Pains
5. Out Of Gas
6. Luck Of The Draw
7. Concrete Charlie
8. Stress Fractures
9. Last Gasp
10. Hell Medicine
Line-up:
Erik Malave - Bass
Dylan DiLella - Guitars
Doug Moore - Vocals
Steve Schwegler - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/pyrrhonband
Release
date :
October 25thGenre : Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
D-DAY for AORLHAC who sees his trilogy of winds reissued!After a third single "Une Vie de Reclus" (extract from "L'esprit des vents") released two days ago, the 3 albums are now listenable on Youtube and on all download platforms!
AORLHAC is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
By the way, it's time to tell you about my October release! After "les Idées Blanches" released in 2021, SORDIDE will publish "Ainsi Finit Le Jour" on October 25th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions
SORDIDE comes from the wet gutters of Rouen, Normandy. Since the release of its debut album through Avantgarde, back in 2014, the trio has been spitting a scornful and desperate anger in Moliere’s language under the motto NEITHER NAME, NOR FLAG.
Since then, the band has multiplied albums culminating with the release of “Les idées blanche”, in 2021, and played throughout Europe and at Roadburn and Hellfest festivals. After travelling to Iceland and Finland, Sordide will release its fifth full-length, “Ainsi finit le jour”, on October 25th, 2024, through Les Acteurs de l’ombre, and its own collective, La Harelle.
To present this abrasive opus, Sordide will tour in France, Switzerland and Belgium in October 2024, and in Europe in February 2025.
Tracklist:
1 - Des feux plus forts
2 - Nos cendres et nos râles
3 - Le cambouis et le carmin
4 - Sous vivre
5 - Banlieues rouges
6 - La poésie du caniveau
7 - Ainsi finit le jour
8 - La beauté du désastre
9 - Tout est à la mort
Duration: 53min40
https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/sordide/
This
album has a variety of sounds, combining doom and death metal in a simple yet
engaging way that will keep people listening. The lyrics deal mostly with
spirituality, including the death of a loved one and the end of time. The EP's digital release date is on October 11, 2024
Tracklist
1. Time Draining
2. I Love The Dark
3. Long Night Of Silence
For over a decade, Matt Krogen has been playing guitar and attempting to form a band, but finding long-term commitment from others proved challenging. With a deep interest in all rock and metal subgenres, a passion for doom metal emerged after discovering a 24/7 doom metal channel on YouTube. The song "Where Suns Turn to Grey" by Veil Of Conspiracy profoundly influenced him, inspiring the writing of lyrics and self-teaching piano.
Krogen managed to secure assistance for vocals and album art, financing the album's production. He has released a hard rock album titled "Die Royal" and is currently working on a power-metal project called Melting Kandle. Additionally, he is awaiting the publication of his first sci-fi novel. As a multifaceted artist, Krogen continues to search for his place in the world.
www.youtube.com/TimeConsumed
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
NEWS 21.9.2024
Da
es momentan mit dem Job eher beschissen läuft und man durch Kurzarbeit mehr als
genügend Zeit und auch die Energie hat, sich doch mal wieder etwas intensiver mit
dem ganzen Stapel an neuem metallischem Material auseinanderzusetzen, gibt es
heute für Euch mal wieder einen ganz deftigen Nachschlag an aktuellem Material,
welches hoffentlich bei dem einen oder anderen unter Euch auf ungeteiltes
Interesse stoßen wird.
Aktuelle Reviews :
DENOMINATION – „THE LAST COMPANION“
KEITZER – „ PANDEMONIUM HUMANITAS“ HAMMER
Auch mit der Planung für die nächste Printausgabe unserer „kleinen Klolektüre“, welche ja nun aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach im Dezember kommen wird , sind wir nun komplett durch . So könnt ihr nun auch noch auf „nette“ Gesprächsrunden mit BOB BACHUS (Ex ASPHYX Drummer ) , DISASTER KFW und OVERLORD
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
ASCIAN bringen ihr neues Album “SING TO ME, SWEET VOID” heraus. Ein atmosphärisches Highlight zwischen Doom und Post-Metal.
Die Braunschweiger haben nun eine weitere Single aus dem Album veröffentlicht. Das Video zu “Cold Sun” ist ab sofort verfügbar!
Video zu “Cold Sun” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFPMZLnYG5Q
Lyric-Video zu “The Odium Palace” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcvsWPT8hDk
Tracklist
01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit OPHIS, FROWNING und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom
IRON MAIDEN kündigen ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 2025/26 an . Mit einer Setlist aus den karriereprägenden frühen Jahrzehnten und dem Versprechen der größten Show aller Zeiten!
50 Jahre nach der Gründung der Band im Jahr 1975.
IRON MAIDEN werden ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR am 27. Mai nächsten Jahres mit zwei Nächten in Budapest starten, gefolgt von 27 Stadion-, Festival- und Arena-Shows in ganz Europa. Die Tournee markiert das 50-jährige Bestehen der von Steve Harris Ende 1975 gegründeten Band, und um dies zu feiern, wird Maiden-Fans eine ganz besondere Setlist versprochen, die sich über die neun Studioalben von “Iron Maiden” bis “Fear Of The Dark” erstreckt, zusammen mit ihrer spektakulärsten und aufwändigsten Show aller Zeiten!
Die Tourdaten finden sich unten. Tickets gibt es ab Mittwoch, 25. September, 10 Uhr im exklusiven Online Presale bei CTS Eventim unter https://www.eventim.de/artist/iron-maiden/. Der allgemeine Vorverkauf beginnt am Freitag, 27. September um 10 Uhr.
Wie gewohnt wird es einen exklusiven Pre-Sale für Mitglieder des IRON MAIDEN Fanclubs geben. Dieser startet bereits am Montag, 23. September, 10 Uhr. Weitere Infos dazu unter https://www.ironmaiden.com/. Trooper VIP Packages werden bei allen Shows erhältlich sein.
Leadsänger Bruce Dickinson betont: „Das nächste Jahr ist ein ganz besonderes Jahr für IRON MAIDEN und wir werden unseren Fans ein einmaliges Live-Erlebnis bieten. Das ist eine Tour, die ein Lächeln auf dein Gesicht und ein Jubeln in deine Kehle zaubern wird. Wenn du uns schon einmal gesehen hast, kannst du dich bereit machen, dieses Erlebnis auf eine ganz neue Ebene zu heben. Wenn du uns noch nie gesehen hast: Worauf zur Hölle wartest du? Dies ist deine Chance, herauszufinden, was du verpasst hast! IRON MAIDEN wird euch definitiv kriegen!“
Manager Rod Smallwood ergänzt:
„50 Jahre Maiden und ich bin seit 46 davon dabei! Mit weit über 100 Millionen verkauften Alben und fast 2500 Shows in 64 Ländern (Tendenz steigend) und unzähligen Millionen von Fans lieben wir noch immer jede Sekunde und betrachten jede Tour als neue Herausforderung, um unseren Fans etwas Neues und Aufregendes zu bieten. Und für diese ganz besondere Tour ziehen wir alle Register!
Wir werden Klassiker und Fanlieblinge der ersten neun Alben, von ‘IRON MAIDEN’ bis ‘FEAR OF THE DARK’, spielen, von denen wir viele seit Jahren nicht mehr gespielt haben und viele, die wir wahrscheinlich in Zukunft nie wieder spielen werden. Wir haben bereits seit Monaten hart daran gearbeitet, eine noch spektakulärere und aufwändigere neue Show auf die Beine zu stellen, die die Songs mehr zum Leben erwecken wird, als wir es jemals zuvor konnten. Für IRON MAIDEN und natürlich auch für Eddie werden das ein paar gewaltige Jahre werden, und wir sind sehr aufgeregt darüber, was wir im Laufe unseres gesamten 50. Jahres für euch Fans noch in petto haben. Ich verspreche, dass ihr alle sehr glücklich sein werdet!“
Leadsänger Bruce Dickinson betont:
„Das nächste Jahr ist ein ganz besonderes Jahr für IRON MAIDEN und wir werden unseren Fans ein einmaliges Live-Erlebnis bieten. Das ist eine Tour, die ein Lächeln auf dein Gesicht und ein Jubeln in deine Kehle zaubern wird. Wenn du uns schon einmal gesehen hast, kannst du dich bereit machen, dieses Erlebnis auf eine ganz neue Ebene zu heben. Wenn du uns noch nie gesehen hast: Worauf zur Hölle wartest du? Dies ist deine Chance, herauszufinden, was du verpasst hast! IRON MAIDEN wird euch definitiv kriegen!“
Guests auf der ersten Hälfte der Tour, inklusive der Outdoor-Shows in London und Dublin und mit Ausnahme der Arenen in UK, werden die amerikanischen Rocker Halestorm sein. Die zweite Hälfte der Tour bietet Schwedens Avatar als Gäste. Und schließlich wird die britische Metal-Band The Raven Age alle UK- und Irland-Shows eröffnen. Bei den Festivals gilt natürlich das jeweils angekündigte Festival-Billing.
"RUN
FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 2025"
27. Mai – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn (+)
31. Mai – Letnany Airport, Prag, Tschechien (+)
JUNI 2025
01. Juni – TIPOS Arena, Bratislava, Slowakei (+)
05. Juni – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norwegen (Festival)
07. Juni – SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norwegen (+)
09. Juni – Royal Arena, Kopenhagen, Dänenmark (+)
12. Juni – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden (+)
13. Juni – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden (+)
16. Juni – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finnland (+)
21. Juni – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England (**)
22. Juni – Co-op Live, Manchester, England (**)
25. Juni – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Irland (+/**)
28. Juni – London Stadium, London, England (+/**)
30. Juni – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Schottland (**)
JULI 2025
03. Juli – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, Frankreich (Festival)
05. Juli – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spanien (++)
06. Juli – MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal (++)
09. Juli – Hallenstadion, Zürich, Schweiz(++)
11. Juli – Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland (++)
13. Juli – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italien (++)
15. Juli – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Deutschland (++)
17. Juli – Ernst Happel Stadion, Wien, Österreich (++)
19. Juli – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich (++)
23. Juli – GelreDome, Arnhem, Niederlande (++)
25. Juli – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Deutschland (++)
26. Juli – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Deutschland (++)
29. Juli – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland (++)
AUGUST 2025
August – PGE Narodowy, Warschau, Polen (++)
+ = Halestorm
** The Raven Age
++ = Avatar
IRON MAIDEN sind derzeit noch unterwegs, um die letzten Dates ihrer gefeierten “The Future Past Tour” zu spielen, die sie Anfang des Monats nach Australien und Neuseeland führte und nach Shows in Japan, Kanada, den USA, Mexiko, Kolumbien, Chile und Argentinien dann im Dezember in Sao Paulo, Brasilien, mit zwei Konzerten im gigantischen Allianz Parque Stadium enden wird.
https://www.ironmaiden.com/
Sweden's melodic death trio AGAINST I revealed the tracklisting and cover artwork for their new album, SONGS FOR THE DYING.
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
Cover art for Songs for the Dying (shown above) by Sander Kapper.
Tracklisting:
1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29.
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Release
Date:
September 20, 2024 - Europe/UK
Ocober 04, 2024 - USA/Japan
Label: Total Metal Records
Format : 2024 Remaster, Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl comes in cover with renewed artwork, soft-touch lamination, and embossed logo, including printed innersleeve with full lyrics, restored for the first time.
For the first time on vinyl, the fifth full-length studio album by cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon was perhaps sometimes known as a 'poor man's Destruction', but they had their moments, most notably 1988's "Escalation". There are still comparisons to be made to Destruction, especially as Volker's vocals still persist in their painful pinch a-la Schmier, but the riffs seem to have come into a life of their own. Much of "Construction Of Evil" has a tight, consistent flow to it, a steady violence, fun tracks like "Stormbringer", "Paralizer", "Bone Daddy" and "Hard Pain", loaded with well-meaning guitars, flighty leads and bitter, biting vocals.
The album adheres very strongly to the original mixture of aggressive vocal shouts and melodic riffing observed on their early albums, but with a much cleaner production and a bit of an awareness of the newer German Power Metal acts that came out of the mid to late 1990s such as Paragon and Iron Savior. This is particularly noticeable in the peculiar sound and character of the lead guitar tracks. Naturally, the mix here is far superior to what they've done before, from a technical standpoint. The instruments are very well-balanced, the vocals at the forefront without robbing the guitars of their power.
Likewise, the band’s mastery of the gang chorus is almost enough to put Anthrax and Overkill to shame. The lead and gang backup interchanges on the chorus sections of “Fiction” and “Paralizer” succeed in being twice as bombastic as what was heard on “Taking Over” or “Among The Living”, while being just a little too aggressive for much of the German Power Metal scene.
Stylistically, the variation in approach from song to song mostly hearkens back to the mid to late 80s approach, mostly being dominated by speed songs with the occasional slower rocker and token half-ballad. "Alight" and "Hills of Dead" have a lot of German pre-Thrash elements and NWOBHM leanings. “Terrorist Attack” definitely carries some heavy Accept influences, as well as a gloomy piano line which is fairly uncharacteristic for a straight Thrash Metal outfit. “Fireball” has this sombre acoustic line to it that meshes with some standard Power chord riffing to form a middle ground between Anthrax and Bad Religion. It’s certainly the catchiest and vocally melodic of what’s on here, but occasionally kicks in the speed to keep it from being a straight power ballad.
To the prospective shopper of faster Metal with a taste for the old school, this is something that can appeal equally to fans of Old-school Thrash Metal, early US Power Metal and early German Speed Metal. The only thing that the latter two groups of fans should consider is that Freddy Fredrich’s gravely vocal style is more akin to the semi-melodic shouts of Kreator and Destruction than the less dirty melodic vocal approach of Rolf Kasperek or Udo Dirkschneider. But for fans of German Thrash Metal, this is far superior to what most of their scene has been offering in the first decade of the current century.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Stormbringer 3:41
2. Hard Pain 3:43
3. From Hell 4:06
4. Alight 2:38
5. Hills of Dead 4:32
6. Paralizer 3:18
Running time: 22:04 min.
Side B
1. Terrorist Attack 5:49
2. Fiction 3:47
3. Fireball 3:28
4. Bone Daddy 3:20
5. Insanity 1:24
6. Possessed Again 4:39
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
Label : Pagan Records
Release date : 20 September 2024
The debut album from Untervoid, which features members and ex-members of bands such as Hate, Thaw, Mentor, Azarath among others, is out now!
Following the acclaimed self-titled 2018 EP released via Osmose, Untervoid delve deeper into the abyss with “Parasite”, a concept album exploring the multifaceted role of humanity as a parasitic force on both society and the planet. From the suffocating pressures of social constructs to the looming threat of ecological collapse, “Parasite” delves into the anxieties of our time.
Rooted in the shadows of the Cold War, the album confronts the spectre of inevitable destruction, painting a bleak yet compelling portrait of a world on the brink, echoing Nevil Shute's On the Beach.
Formed in 2015 by Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine) and Adam Sierzega (Armagedon, Azarath (live)), the band appeared, with a full concert line-up, at the prestigious, completely sold-out Merry Christless concert series following the release of their debut EP. Untervoid have steadily built a reputation for their intense and uncompromising sound, finally crafting a sonic behemoth - “Parasite”. In 2024, Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor) joined the band as a third member.
The “Parasite” session began with drums recorded at Monochrome Studio, with Haldor Grunberg as the sound engineer, in December 2019. The rest was created, over the following years, at Rockstarguitar Studio and recorded by Destroyer. The saxophone parts and some vocals were recorded at JPM Studio, with Michal Pijocha as the sound engineer. The mixing was handled by Haldor Grunberg/Satanic Audio. The album was finally mastered at Audiosiege Studio. The album cover and graphic design were created by Sars.
Tracklist:
1. Parasite
2. 23
3. Downfall of Angels
4. Abyss Gazes Black
5. Ruiner
6. Swarm
7. Azure Agony
8. Last Shore
Untervoid are:
Destroyer - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Saxophone
Adam Sierżęga - Drums
Haldor Grunberg - Bass
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/untrvd/
AydrA - Unveil third
single "DESERTER" and final details of comeback album "LEAVE
TO NOWHERE"
FFO: Death, Sadist, Atheist
The wait is nearly over — after two decades of silence, cult death metal act AYDRA is set to return with their highly anticipated comeback album, Leave to Nowhere. Following a revival of their entire studio discography and rare material via Rude Awakening Records, AYDRA is poised to make a powerful statement in 2024.
The third and final single ahead of the album release is “Deserter,” out on September 22, 2024. This track explores the brutal realities of mandatory conscription in Eritrea, offering a glimpse into the album’s overarching concept. Leave to Nowhere tells the harrowing tale of a migrant’s journey from Africa to Europe, capturing the pain, struggle, and hope of those seeking a better life.
Fans can pre-save “Deserter” here: https://ditto.fm/deserter-aydra
Video première here: https://youtu.be/0-vWhmbXR5Y
In addition to the album’s release, AYDRA is preparing to hit the stage for select live shows, reuniting old and new members. Returning to the lineup are Andrea Mastromarco (bass on Hyperlogical Non-Sense) and Marcello Lammoglia (guitar on Icon of Sin), with more live performance details coming soon.
Leave to Nowhere will be available in digipack CD format and as a limited-edition colored vinyl, with only 200 hand-numbered copies available worldwide. Pre-orders are now open via Rude Awakening Records and directly from the band. The album is set for release on October 10, 2024.
Tracklist:
Three Minutes Walk
Deserter
Black Skin and Red Sand
They Waste a Throne
Lost Between Two Lands
Make Slaves
You Can’t Talk Anyone
Leave to Nowhere
Forever Hide
Psycho Pain Control 2024
Stay tuned for the triumphant return of AYDRA — a band ready to reclaim their place in the death metal pantheon with this thought-provoking and intense concept album.
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
https://www.youtube.com/@aydraofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
"Do
you want the truth, Grand Inquisitor? And the truth is that… that I am A
WITCH!". "Strigae", the first chapter of INCANTVM,
which saw the presence of Sakis Tolis on the choirs, ended with this
revelation. What happened to the woman who had been with Satan? Will her ashes
have flown away to fertilize some wheat fields or will they have had another
destiny?
The big questions will be revealed in "MALEFICIA", the new creation by INCANTVM which will be released in February 2025 via My Kingdom Music.
Compared to the debut, in "Maleficia" there will be new illustrious guests that we will announce in the next few days and who have joined the historical nucleus composed by Vittorio Sabelli (DAWN OF A DARK AGE, A.M.E.N., NOTTURNO) and Tenebra (DREARINESS), while musically their Avant-garde Black Metal is contaminated by new facets that make it absolutely unique in the international musical scene.
Here's what Vittorio Sabelli revealed to us: "I didn't think I could give a sequel to "Strigae". It was a complete story, a sort of film script that developed sequentially up to the epilogue. Then, when you don't expect it, some souls wake you up during the night with the hope that you will give them a voice, a semblance, that you will make the truth known by granting them a second life. And this above all to obtain justice, truth and even revenge against those who pointed the finger. "Maleficia" begins where "Strigae" ends, and stylistically, and as a concept, it is enriched with further details."
Credits:
photo by: Riccardo Ziosi
model: Carlotta Vignocchi
model: Manuel Casari
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal/
Forged in a crucible of traditional heavy metal and doom, an international metal supergroup named ANCIENT FURY has emerged, ready to bring a unique dual-lead vocal onslaught on the world.
A
lyric video for eponymous new single, "Ancient Fury," is available
at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ArO0Es5MlM
"Ancient Fury" is also available on Bandcamp, along with another new track, "Trail of the Fiend." https://ancientfury.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-fury
Members of the quintet are Dario Beretta (Drakkar, Crimson Dawn), Justin Biggs (Sorcerer), Arkadius Kurek (Wheel), Edo Sala (Folkstone) and Melissa Pinion (Stygian Crown).
Beretta, the visionary for the project, sought to create an old-school sound in the vein of both classic and contemporary traditional heavy metal bands, from Dio and Cirith Ungol to Grand Magus and Atlantean Kodex. He connected first with Pinion, who suggested a male and female lead vocalist in the lineup. Pinion felt Kurek, who she met while performing together at the 2022 “Hammer of Doom” festival in Germany, would be the perfect choice to join her on vocals. Biggs, Sala and Pinion had already collaborated with Beretta on various charitable recording projects.
The band has produced a three-song sampler mixed and mastered by Mattia Stancioiu at Elnor Studio in Magnago, Italy. With an emphasis on infectious guitar riffs, an intricate rhythm section and haunting voices, the songs tell historic and mythological “battles of the sexes” - ranging from the power struggle of King and Lady Macbeth as well as the ill-fated romance of Helen and Paris of Troy.
All images by Arkadius Kurek.
Line-up:
Dario Beretta - Guitar
Justin Biggs - Bass
Arkadius Kurek - Vocals
Edo Sala - Drums
Melissa Pinion - Vocals
https://linktr.ee/ancientfury
https://www.facebook.com/ancientfurymetal
"PATH TO OBLIVION" is the title of the new album realized by the cult Doom Metal band EPITAPH
Today we unveil its artwork realized by the extraordinary artist Luciana
Nedelea, and the tracklist that is:
1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
The album will be released in different formats [digipakCD, LP (black and colored vinyl), tape, digital] and it's available for PRE-ORDER at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion is about to begin. Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism will be the coordinates.DOOM ON!!!
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "LOST STAR," the second single from forthcoming album, THROUGH ENDLESS BLACK!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5-dNytaXU
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order: https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-black
Track
List:
Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Dutch blackened death metal outfit MISANTHROPIA unveils their latest macabre masterpiece with the video for "RIVER DUMPLINGS," a track from their critically acclaimed album "ENVY THE DEAD," out now via Wormholedeath. In true Misanthropia style, this grim tale weaves through history’s darkest corners, unraveling the sinister story of Amelia Dyer, the notorious Victorian-era "baby farmer."
"River
Dumplings" | The Dark Tale of Amelia Dyer
In the shadowy corners of Victorian England, darkness didn’t only lurk in the city's damp dungeons or hidden sewers. Even the quiet villages concealed unspeakable horrors. One such darkness came in the form of Amelia Dyer, a trained nurse who twisted the trust placed in her.
For 30 years, Dyer preyed upon society's most vulnerable—infants. Paid to care for them, she instead let hundreds perish from malnutrition, neglect, and worse. When their lives were snuffed out, they were wrapped tightly, as if in a grim ritual, and tossed into rivers like discarded parcels. Strangled by white cords, these "bundles of joy" floated in canals and bays, victims of a system and a woman who should have protected them.
What awaited these children was not just humanity's apathy, but perhaps something darker. Lurking in the waters were monstrous beings—figures that weren't entirely human. Were they the twisted manifestation of Dyer’s evil, or something else? Not all monsters wear men’s faces; some wear the guise of women.
Stream the Full Album "Envy The Dead" Here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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ASCIIMOV – “HANDS OF NECROMANCY II”
Label : The Order of the Yew (Darkwoods)
Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 29/10/2024
Genre : Orchestral Medieval Dark Synth Neofolk from Spain
Overwhelming second full-length studio album by Asciimov, the most masked and hermetic project of the brilliant musical shapeshifter NHT (As Light Dies, Aegri Somnia, Deemtee...), a vast musical epopee composed as the original soundtrack for the acclaimed dark fantasy first-person retro-shooter Hands of Necromancy II...
Developed for PC by Frechou Games and HON Team and just launched via Fulqrum Publishing, Hands of Necromancy II, the second chapter of the acclaimed dark fantasy first-person retro-shooter inspired by classics such as Heretic and Doom, is now available on major online gaming platforms: Steam, Epic Games, GOG...
Follow the adventures of the great necromancers Acheron and Phaedra through over 70 minutes of deeply personal neofolk, rich with the fantastical and medieval dark dungeon atmosphere and an impressive orchestral cinematic score, it’s as if the dark folk of Heilung, Faun or Wardruna were fused with the compositions of Basil Poledouris for “Conan the Barbarian”, Howard Shore for “The Lord of the Rings” or Hans Zimmer for “Gladiator”, an epic masterpiece that will captivate, not only fans of the video game, but also followers of neofolk, dark synth and music inspired by fantasy, role-playing games and sword and sorcery literature...
Released as a unique limited edition, Hands of Necromancy II is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive soft-touch matte laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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Chicago (IL) - Progressive Tech-Death stalwarts, GIGAN, in partnership with No Clean Singing, have premiered "TRANS-DIMENSIONAL CROSSING OF THE ALTA-TENUIS," the second single from upcoming album, ANOMALOUS ABSTRACTIGATE INFINITESSIMUS. Click to stream below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/17/an-ncs-premiere-gigan-trans-dimensional-crossing-of-the-alta-tenuis/
The new single will be available September 20 on all digital platforms!
Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN's first album in seven years, will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:
1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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"Blackened Skies" offers a glimpse of what's to come from DECIMATOR'S upcoming album, "'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE GONE", set for release on October 4th, 2024, via Wormholedeath Records. Recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW, the album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, 'Til The Enemies Are Gone is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Tracklist
1. Burn The Truth
2. The Rock
3. Legions
4. Phantoms
5. Blackened Skies
6. The Blade
7. Decimator
8. Killdozer
Line-Up:
Lance Holland-Keen - Guitars/Lead Vocals
Bon Lowe - Drums/Backing Vocals
Coen Winchester - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ethan Reeves - Guitars/Backing Vocals
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Death
metal force ANCIENT ENTITIES proudly present the
lyric video for "PIERCED BY OBSIDIAN", a track taken
from the band's album "ECHOES OF ANNIHILATION", out via
Wormholedeath.
Step into the shadowy depths of ancient Mayan history with "Pierced by Obsidian." Witness the harrowing reenactment of a sacrificial ceremony where a chosen victim, bound to a stake, faces a relentless barrage of obsidian-tipped arrows. This chilling ritual, shrouded in mystery and blood-soaked tradition, unveils the brutal reverence the Mayans held for their gods. Prepare to be mesmerized by the haunting visuals and the sheer intensity of this powerful portrayal of primal sacrificeAncient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Don't miss out on what promises to be one of the standout metal releases of the year. Stay connected with Ancient Entities and immerse yourself in their sonic world through the following link: https://linktr.ee/Anciententities
"Echoes of Annihilation" is available on all digital platforms here: https://orcd.co/echoesofan
German band Typhonian are on the verge of releasing their ambitious new full length on which they have dared to take the old school sound ahead. It's not merely old school death metal anymore and it's now got both black metal and progressive influences and they've furthermore decided to go and write long, epic songs, with the album closer lasting for almost 20 minutes! They've released one final song before the album drops this Friday, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huoRas-uaJs
TYPHONIAN – “THE GATE OF THE VEILED BEYOND”
Where
most bands are content revelling in the sound of the glory days of early '90s
death metal, German band Typhonian have not only beautifully
reimagined it with blackened elements laced with the classic Swedish/Finnish
melodies, they are also attempting to take that sound ahead in the most logical
manner. Their approach being reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and their
40-minute masterwork 'Crimson', Typhonian are going a step further,
adding more progressive and atmospheric elements, which become perceptible
especially towards the end of the album, ultimately culminating in a near
20-minute epic closer. It's a phenomenal journey of the music that's evidently
rooted in the old school death metal sound metamorphosing gradually and finally
taking on a gleaming, breathtaking form and ascending. They have broken the
shackles that have held back the style for a couple of decades by encompassing
various influences organically and forging a cohesive sound that has dominance
over them all. With the visionary 'The Gate of the Veiled Beyond'
release, Typhonian have more than just outdone themselves; they have
surpassed expectations for the style as a whole.
For fans of: Edge of Sanity, Unanimated, Necrophobic, Dismember, Dan Swano, Desultory, Unleashed,
Evocation
Line up:
M. W. Styrum - Vocals
Prometheus - Guitars
Typhon -Guitars, Orchestration
Charybdis - Bass
Thanatos - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Track listing:
1. Celestial Salvation
2. Cosmic Throne
3. Primal Deceptive Light
4. Crimson Rivers
5. The Gatekeeper
6. Towards the Chamber of the Omnipresent Mind
7. A Glimpse at the Starless Ocean
8. Cath'un - The Gate of the Veiled Beyond
Release date - September 20th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Black
metal purveyors ODIUM HUMANI GENERIS have unveiled the
next track off their upcoming second full-length album “MIĘDZYCZAS”
which is scheduled for release on 27th September 2024 via Malignant
Voices in CD, vinyl and digital formats.
The new track “IDÉE FIXE” has been premiered today via NO CLEAN SINGING and can be streamed here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/16/an-ncs-premiere-odium-humani-generis-idee-fixe/
“Międzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzień” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Międzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgła (live)) at Skrzypłocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Śpiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radosław Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis was established in 2015 in Łódź, Poland. The band comprises Biały on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgła, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Uada, Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
Odium Humani Generis are:
Biały – Guitars, Vocals
Ominous – Guitars
Bartos – Bass
Murukh – Drums
http://malignantvoices.com/
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The band’s frontman shares insight into the title track's thematic depth:
“A LEAP INTO THE DARK is fixated around a very vivid dream I had that I couldn’t forget or erase. Lyrically, it’s about taking a massive leap of faith into a chaotic unknown. It could lead to blessings or towards your downfall. It doesn’t matter; you’re at the moment where you need to make a decision. A LEAP INTO THE DARK is the choice I’ve made. I am not afraid of the unknown.”
Stream the song here: https://Enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jqnGIqP5w
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ENDONOMOS – „ENDONOMOS II – ENLIGHTENMENT“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Argonauta Records
VÖ: 27.09.2024
Established in 2022, Endonomos have released their self titled debut album in the same year, followed by numerous club shows and festivals.
Blending the grand melodies of classic doom with the sheer heaviness of slow Death Metal and elements of other extreme metal subgenres, Endonomos create an intriguing blend of sinister and menacing riffs and harmonies, that range from beautiful to haunting, completed by mainman Lukas Haidinger’s bottomless growls and captivating clean vocals.
Their second full length album is to be released in fall 2024 via Argonauta Records
Tracklist:
1. Inversion
2. Atheon Anarkhon
3. Resolve
4. Entrapment
5. Hostile (ft. Daniel Droste of AHAB)
6. Kafir Qal’a
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The new EP from international black metal duo HAMMERFILOSOFI is now streaming a day ahead of its official release via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Musicae Fundamentum (ATMF).
Extreme metal blog No Clean Singing, which has provided the exclusive world premiere of SOLUS (IGNE NATURA RENOVATOR INTEGRA), comments "You will have a hard time finding anything else this year as frightening to the core as SOLUS…"
Listen to SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra) at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/12/an-ncs-ep-premiere-and-a-review-hammerfilosofi-solus/
After their much-acclaimed debut album - The Desolate One - Hammerfilosofi returns with a fiery assault on the senses, in the shape of an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra); four psalms of relentless, multi-layered, and hellish madness.
“The EP is an inward journey of spiritual violence and cathartic soul-searching”, comments NKTFR, and adds: “Both musically and lyrically, it picks up from where The Desolate One left off and continues in a bold leap into the dark unknown”.
Behind the music is as per usual the Norwegian-Italian duo - NKTFR and FCCM. Lyrics for the EP were penned by a long-time comrade of the band, Rune Vedaa from the legendary Norwegian Black Metal band Forgotten Woods.
“The EP is both a continuation of the debut and an ominous forewarning of what is to come. We continue our relentless march, spreading our sulfurous gospel”, concludes FCCM.
Tracklist:
1) Hunt or be Hunted
2) Alpha Ego
3) Holy Fire
4) Epigone of Tragedy
SOLUS was recorded at WS Studios during the Autumn of 2023 and Winter 2024. The EP was mastered by Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Endarker Studios during the Spring of 2024. Visual design by Francesco Gemelli.
Bio:
Hammerfilosofi was formed in 2020 amid global chaos, shutdowns, death, panic and pestilence. For some, this was a time of despair and mass hysteria, but for others, a time of solitude, contemplation, and inner strength. The idea behind the band, according to FCCM was quite simple:
“We want to take Black Metal back to its primeval and genuine meaning and purpose. To pick up the torch, and carry on the march that was begun centuries ago. We have no intention of reinventing the wheel, but to create and evolve what we consider to be Black Metal”.
In 2023 Hammerfilosofi unleashed their much acclaimed debut album The Desolate One, and true to their word it was uncompromising Black Metal at its finest. NKTFR comments:
“Both musically and conceptually we want to bring back some of that rebellious pride, wrath, and danger - some Blood, Fire, and Death - that for us are mandatory ingredients in Black Metal.”
This is Black Metal from the fertile earth of the graveyard – made for the battleground, for the wanderer who dares walk the path of no return – guided by nothing but His luminous darkness.
September 2024 and the band is ready to unleash their latest opus - an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovatur Integra) - four tracks of hellish madness and thunderous Black Metal.
FCCM concludes: “Conceptually and musically “SOLUS” is an inward journey of reflection and contemplation, but fear not - it is by no means a pleasant ride.”
Hammerfilosofi is:
FCCM - Vocals
NKTFR - Instruments
https://atmf.net/
https://www.facebook.com/hammerfilosofi
These famous words by George Orwell set the tone and resound throughout the debut full-length album from Brazil's dark hardcore punk sect OBSOLETION. A grim and foreboding crossover hybridization of blackened hardcore punk and primordial heavy metal drawing influences from bands like Cro Mags, Integrity, Sheer
Terror (from which the band took its name), Mayhem, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, G.I.S.M., Carnivore
The crushing forthcoming hardcore omen has been teased by iconic punk and
hardcore blog IDIOTEQ, who in presenting the first single “Interdimensional
Chaos” have remarked how the album “captures the essence of a bleak
reality teetering on the edge of collapse”, continuing that “the second
track, ‘INTERDIMENSIONAL CHAOS’, stands out as a powerful
embodiment of this dystopian vision” and “serves as a sonic
representation of the album’s themes—a harrowing blend of cyberpunk and occult
imagery that feels as if it’s ripped from the pages of a dystopian novel. The
track’s relentless riffs and brutal rhythms are like the soundtrack to a world
where survival depends on a precarious balance between ancient magic and
cutting-edge technology”. You can check out the feature and listen to the
song https://idioteq.com/a-dlimpse-into-interdimensional-chaos-and-the-dystopian-dark-hardcore-of-obsoletion/
Indeed, the bleak and primeval self-titled assault masterminded by the São Paulo cult conjures shadows of a stark future dystopia and of sinister visions of fear, alienation and paranoia coming from within oppressive militarist technocracies and corrupt surveillance-states aiming for total social enslavement, while the natural world and man's last shreds of sanity revel and toil in a final battle for retribution and survival. The album's lyrics and its staggering retro-futurist art design (by Fernando Giotefeli, Jordy Kuster and José Vinícius) also explore concepts of magic and occultism from the 19th and 20th centuries, transfigured into present and future unrest, making themes such as cyborgism, post-humanism, and surveillance capitalism extremely relevant and ominous. The band's raw and gruesome riffs weaponize these themes and ignite the barricades, engulfing the listener in a maelstrom of tear gas, fire and shrapnel, compounding twenty minutes of wrath and refusal into a violent sonic cyberpunk epic that celebrates the glory days of US 80's and early 90's hardcore punk, thrash, death, black and heavy metal.
Obsoletion’s self-titled debut album is slated for an October 11 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on vinyl, cassette and digital/streaming formats, along with an exclusive spread of on-demand merch, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Now we present the tracking-list for upcoming debut album "Unholy" with Empty Throne !
The album contains 6 strong songs and +40 minutes of the best Darkened Death/Thrash-Metal.
Line-up have CR Petit (vocals) from Angerot
Mike Pardi (guitar) from Draconis, ex Possessed
Gabe Seeber (drums)
Kennedy Veil, Abbath etc.
Jason Ellsworth (bass) angerot.
Tracking-list:
1.Unholy
2.That Day Has Come
3.My Flesh the Temtation
4.One By One
5.And All Shall Know His Name
6.Abbey of Thelema
PRE-order album here:
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/.../unholy-fall058...
Label: Tragedy Productions
Release Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
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Raleigh (NC) - In support of forthcoming album, SUMMER, U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA, will launch their Eastern U.S. Tour in October!
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records. Click the link below to pre-order! https://vallettanc.bandcamp.com/album/summer
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Track
Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://shop.forcefieldrecords.org/
https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
ANIALATOR – “DEATH IS CALLING”
Label: Xtreem Music
Release Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Anialatortx
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE releases their fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records. Now they have released the second single single The Apparition of One from the upcoming album. The song includes the very first tunes of this set of compositions. Mood and speedwise the song is on the higher range on Denigrate's standard of recent compositions. Lyrically the song hopelessly yearns the unity of two, whether it be in crime or in balance.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-the-apparition-of-one
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/8i2ovEyrmdg
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass,
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Tarnaveni, Romania based formation ENDLESS DARK announce their debut full-length album "THE KINGDOOM", to be released later in the year in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
The band recently released their first official video for the
title-track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo
"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
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Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of the enigmatic Canadian dark ambient act CLOVEN, for the highly anticipated EP "TWILIGHT'S HEART." This atmospheric masterpiece is set to be unleashed on October 11, 2024.
Dave Bach, the creative force behind Cloven, shared his excitement about this collaboration: "With incredible respect and gratitude, I am happy to partner with WormholeDeath for the EP entitled "Twilight's Heart.
Twilight's Heart is the most mature work yet, compositionally, sonically, lyrically, and otherwise. It is a rumination on death, eternity, and love. It is entitled after the sigil of Cloven, a heart containing a multitude of stories, which is seen in the cover art."
Cloven is not just a band but a transcendent musical journey, blending the raw intensity of black metal with the haunting melodies of darkwave, gothic, and ambient music. The name Cloven signifies both division and unity, reflecting the project’s exploration of the human condition, the divine, and the eternal themes of love and separation.
At the Helm of Cloven
Cloven is the solo vision of Dave Bach, who collaborates with a talented pool of guest musicians, adding layers of depth and diversity to the project’s soundscapes.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death. Don’t miss out on this transcendent musical experience coming this October.
Tracklist:
1. In the House of Silence
2. L'appel du Vide
3. Wrapped in Talons
4. Love & Fire
5. Twilight's Heart
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
Finnish black/death Metal band LUUSÄKKI is set to release a self-titled debut album which will be out via Inverse Records on October 17th 2024. Statue in Uniform is the second single taken from the album and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/luusakki-statue
MS comments:
'"Statue in Uniform" is the second single from Luusäkki's upcoming self-titled debut album. The album was written and recorded in Helsinki in the fall of 2022. "Statue in Uniform" combines the dark tones of black metal with the fury of death metal. The song addresses the harsh reality of conflicts and aims to depict the inhuman effects of war as well as the cyclical nature of human suffering. The imagery paints a picture of lost souls and identities."
Listen to the first single Fifth of the Fifth Columns single: https://push.fm/fl/luusakki-fifth
Track list:
01. Penned in Water
02. Gangrene
03. Spit Shined Pig Skin
04. Mai-Dun
05. Fifth of the Fifth Columns
06. Statue in Uniform
07. Suzerain
08. Hyena
09. Death Cult
10. All Hallows
11. City of God
Album cover by MS.
Biography:
Luusäkki is a Finnish one-man project combining black metal, death metal and ambient music. The unstable atmosphere of 2022 gave impetus to the creative process that gave birth to Luusäkki.
Line-up:
Markus Sundquist - Guitars, bass, synths, programming, other instruments, vocals, composition, lyrics, mixing, mastering.
https://www.facebook.com/luusakki
PHOBOIAN is a melodic death metal orchestra from Turku,
Finland. The band’s music incorporates classical female vocals into heavy
nordic melancholy. Phoboian was established in 2017 during an after party to a
metal gig, and since has gathered six musicians to its ranks: singers Inka
Laitinen and Eeva Korhonen, drummer Kristo Rautavuori,
bassist Jonathan Åkerman, and guitarists Olli Kuure and Otso
Turunen. After a long silence Phoboian is ready to release “THE
PLAGUE”, the first single from its upcoming album.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/phoboian-plague
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/zwBFugwL4So
“The Plague” tells about the extinction of mankind as a result of a deadly pandemic. It brings together medieval religious imagery and a modern scientific dystopia. Despite the macabre theme the song strives for beauty, and isn’t as much a prophecy as a warning. -Otso Turunen
"One of my favorite tracks from the upcoming album is definitely 'The Plague,' which harmonies and rhythms create an atmosphere that's great to rock out to. Together with the guys and Eeva, we’ve crafted a song that truly represents who we are, conveying relevant themes as well. Its energy and guitar riffs showcase our band’s sound at its best. Working together has been inspiring, and I believe listeners will also experience that energy. 'The Plague' is a part of our journey and a story we want to share."-Inka Laitinen
https://www.facebook.com/Phoboian
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: October 11th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Massacre | Death | Sepultura | Master
It’s more than thirty years since Decayed Existence began their crusade of crushing death metal, bringing immaculate riffs and darkly imaginative song writing together through an absolute understanding of the very heaviest of metals. Refining their art and building the foundations of an enduring legend through a plethora of demos, compilations, EPs and full length albums, the California band have made an indelible mark in the annals of extreme metal – and their story is far from over! As summer fades once more and the autumn nights draw in Decayed Existence will unleash what may well come to be recognised as the most powerful and exhilarating release of their decades spanning career…The Beginning Of Sorrows.
Opening with the intense immediacy of ‘Escape The Dead’, The Beginning Of Sorrows plunges you straight into a vortex of glorious riffs, steeped in the essence of classic death metal. The band shift smoothly through the gears, changing tempos from driving energy to slow, agonised passages that grind the bones to dust – and from that oppressive weight a superb solo spirals upwards, bringing to mind the seminal work of Chuck Schuldiner and James Murphy. As The Beginning Of Sorrows continues the lead guitar work establishes itself as a key ingredient of the Decayed Existence sound, adding a dimension of depth and melody to the surging power of this formidable set of songs. The ever present Harry Rocco continues to be the beating heart and engine of the band, a drummer /vocalist in the fine tradition of Beehler and Reifert and every bit as effective. First single, ‘Beheading The Colossus’ is the epitome of what Decayed Existence have to offer, with its fantastic hooks and genre defining riffs…riff after riff of utter class, making this album an absolute joy to listen to. But The Beginning Of Sorrows saves the best til last, concluding with three tracks captured live that are simply monstrous! ‘Detonation’ in particular is a beast…a nightmare amalgamation of adrenaline fuelled headbanging and vast, crawling horrors! When The Beginning Of Sorrows ends, all too soon, you can’t help but think that Decayed Existence, despite their years in the frontline trenches, might be about to start the most exciting chapter of their career to date.
With the studio recordings being produced by Andrew Giordanengo (Everything Destroying etc) and the live tracks captured by Jake Ottinger, The Beginning Of Sorrows sounds vibrant and dangerous throughout. When it’s released on October 11th, with the backing of Rottweiler Records, this album will drive Decayed Existence back into the forefront of the underground metal consciousness – exactly where they deserve to be. Prepare to be crushed!
Line-up:
Harry Rocco – Drums/Vocals
Jeffery Ke - Lead Guitar
Ryan Brown - Bass
Kyle Balsiger - Rhythm Guitar
*Additional guitars on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Jason Davis and Richard Nash
*Additional vocals on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Keith Thompson
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DecayedExistenceOFFICIAL
Örebro (SE) - Progressive Death Metal band CARNOSUS have partnered with Heavy Blog is Heavy for the video premiere of "Worm Chaser, the second single from forthcoming album, WORMTALES. Check it out below!
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2024/09/11/exclusive-premiere-carnosus-introduce-you-to-the-worm-chaser/
CARNOSUS will release new album, Wormtales, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press, further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/carnosus.aspx
https://carnosus.bandcamp.com/album/wormtales
Track Listing:
1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
https://willowtip.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Carnosus/
Release
date : September 20th 2024
Genre : Epic Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
AORLHAC will release on September 20 the reissue of its winds trilogy, namely "A la Croisée des Vents" (remastered version + 3 bonus tracks), "La Cité des Vents" (remastered version) & "L’Esprit des Vents", all in a sumptuous A5 format case which has since been unveiled. The feedback I have had has been unanimous!
AORLHAC is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
The first two singles, "La Mort Prédite" from "A La Croisée Des Vents" and "Sant Flor" from "La Cité des Vents" have just been released on the Youtube channel Atmospheric Black Metal Albums but are also available on all download platforms.
Aorlhac is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
Preorders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/aorlhac/
Berlin (GER) - Avant-Garde Death Metal duo, INGURGITATING OBLIVION, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, have premiered Part III of 18-minute track, "THE BARREN EARTH OOZES BLOOD, AND SHAKES AND MOANS, TO DRINK HER CHILDREN'S GORE." The song is taken from forthcoming album, ONTOLOGY OF NOUGHT. Click the link below to stream it!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-ingurgitating-oblivion-the-barren-earth-oozes-blood-and-shakes-and-moans-to-drink-her-childrens-gore-part-3/
Part III will be available September 13 on all platforms. No Clean Singing will premiere the full album on September 24.
Ingurgitating Oblivion will release long-awaited new album, Ontology of Nought, September 27 on CD, gatefold 2x12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/ontology-willowtip
https://bit.ly/ontology-bandcamp
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.
And that’s that."
Track
Listing:
1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/IngurgitatingOblivionOfficial
Originally released on limited-edition cassette earlier this year, fledgling label Alte Seelen will give Scripture of the Woods proper CD treatment on October 31.
Pre-order
the CD and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woods
Tracklist:
1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564639922269
On November 1st 2024, Monumental Rex will internationally present EVERTO SIGNUM’S long-expected second full-length album, “BEASTIARY”, on special handcrafted CD Grimoire format.
Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Tracklist
1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
https://www.facebook.com/monumental.rex
https://www.facebook.com/EvertoSignum
For fans of : Bonginator, Dying Fetus, Fluids, Frog Mallet, Fulci, Goreport, Mortician, Peeling Flesh, Pissgrave, Sanguisugabogg, and Viscera Trail.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Fupa Goddess to the roster with the debut full-length album "Fuckyourface"! From the folds of Virginia/North Carolina, Fupa Goddess was formed in 2019 and spews forth sick Death Metal/Goregrind/Noise with a fun atmosphere. After countless EPs and splits, Fuckyourface is the band's first full-length album and pushes the boundaries of extreme music to the max... this is Partygore!
Listen to the single "Dr. Pill Wildnout" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFkS69YiCUE
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/fupa-goddess-fuckyourface-cd
Track
Listing:
1. As A Friend
2. Clip Em Up High
3. Dr. Pill Wildnout
4. I Got My Shoes Tied And I’m Ready For Burritos
5. Killer To Some, Hero To Others
6. Moral Of The Story
7. Oh Dammit Barb
8. Same Shit Different Day
9. This Is Cheese Sauce
10. When You're All Outta Fucks
11. You Wanna Get Fucked Up
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
DOULOS – “BELLUM” (Single)
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release Date: August 30th 2024
Genre: Hardcore
For fans of: Freya | Pro-Pain | Lionheart | (Un)Worthy
Based in Riverside, Southern California, Doulos have been perennial outsiders, fighting for their place in the modern metal scene – equally unwilling to compromise their principles as they are to water down their stripped back, bloody knuckled hardcore song craft. Doulos are one of a rare breed of bands who live by their beliefs – be that playing charity shows to support the underprivileged, or donating merch proceeds to help in the fight against the despicable practice of sex trafficking – this band practice what they preach. Every word, every action is accompanied by no frills, super heavy hardcore, built on muscular riffs, impassioned vocals and a head-caving rhythm section – and that unencumbered power is perfectly presented by the high impact, knockout blow of new single ‘Bellum’.
Following up the initial charge of 2021s The Middle Man EP and the acclaimed barrage of last year’s full length debut album, Birth Pains – described by The Metal Onslaught as “taking their sound to its utter limits with absolute expertise” – ‘Bellum’ has a lot to live up to. Luckily this taste of the future from Doulos exceeds expectations with ease. There’s no prevaricating or procrastinating here…a militaristic drum pattern leads straight into riffs that shift and collide like tectonic plates reforming a planet. The smell of the pit hangs heavy in the air as ‘Bellum’ marches to a conclusion that comes too soon, that leaves you desperate for the next patented Doulos blow to land…but then that’s what the repeat button is for! And good things come to those who wait…
Out on August 30th via Rottweiler Records, ‘Bellum’ is another triumph for Doulos, another immaculate demonstration of their focus and intent. Easing off the accelerator and doubling down on the lead weight heaviness, every chord is delivered with determined intent and unquestionable sincerity. This is real. This is hardcore. This is Doulos.
Line-up:
Eddie – vocals
Melanie – Bass
Jeff – Drums
Noah – Guitar
Eza - Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063709294162
The spiritual successor to God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, ALTE
SEELEN is a new US-based label supporting the extreme metal underground
and adjacent subgenres.
Founded by the heads of God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, Alte Seelen aims to produce high-quality releases while illuminating the bands, artists, and individuals who contribute to the music that is our life’s blood. In time the label hopes to expand its reach to provide unique items, ranging from prints to wood carvings and leatherwork.
While the label acknowledges and draws upon the experiences of the past, Alte Seelen represents a conscious decision to leave those ventures dormant and dreaming.
A new banner has been raised...
Halloween 2024 will see the release of the first two Alte Seelen titles.
Ringare - Sorrow Befell (majestic black metal / dark synth), CD and digital (originally released on vinyl by Iron Bonehead).
Kveldstimer – Scripture of the Woods (primitive, yet majestic Black Metal), CD and digital (limited-edition cassette released by Altare Productions).
In late fall/early winter, Alte Seelen will release By The Grace of Death from atmospheric black metal band Canis Dirus. Bindrune Recordings will handle vinyl treatment.
https://www.alteseelen.com/
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
- Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
Colony
Ritual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Progressive blackmetallers ETERNAL CRYPT promote their sophomore album with the second single/ lyric video: “RUNNING ALONE IN THE FOREST” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMVoDt9fzQ
Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" Releasing September 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt
Forbannet, meaning cursed in Norwegian, is an esoteric death metal band from Rotterdam and Groningen, Netherlands. Combining elements of brutal death metal, death-doom and old school melodic death metal, we challenge the psychological and spiritual limits of the human mind throughout our lyrics, imagery and instrumentalism. For fans of: Phlebotomized, Blood Incantation, Intestine Baalism, Eternal Suffering, Worm.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKgRf3Y0GjinO_NOi2wMAw
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085216816267
MERCIFUL THE DYING LIGHT continues the band's constant evolution with this genre-bending offering of blackened death metal. Written and recorded by the band's lone member Justin Vølus, Merciful the Dying Light drew inspiration from themes of vampirism, cosmic horror, and Mesopotamian mythos.
Track list:
1) Crowns of Ulthar
2) Sanity Forsaken
3) Blasphemies Infernal Strife
4) Merciful the Dying Light
5) Hissing Dissent
6) Revengeance of Blood
7) Between Two Fires
VØLUS is a one-man blackened death metal band from South Carolina, USA, delivering a unique blend of OSDM, Blackened Death Metal, and Progressive/Dissonant Death Metal. Merciful the Dying Light is the fourth full-length album in the VØLUS discography and the band's seventh overall release, including demos and EPs. The band, alongside Vargheist Records, was founded by Justin Vølus in 2018.
VØLUS is:
Justin Vølus - All Instruments, Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/volusdeath
https://vargheistrecords.com/
Atlanta
(GA) - Boris Records and Deanwell Global Music have
released SURRENDER TO DEATH: A HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA METAL
UNDERGROUND VOL. 1 on deluxe vinyl and digital formats!
Spanning two decades of local bands, studio projects, and touring heavyweights, Surrender to Death showcases over 20 bands, ranging from the early days of traditional heavy metal to gory basement death metal to second-wave black metal. Far from the better-known scenes in the Bay Area and New York and Florida, the Atlanta scene was comprised of musicians dedicated to the most despised genre of music, exploring subgenres and following their art wherever it took them. Strap in and prepare yourself for a night of fierce metallic sounds born in sweaty nightclubs, packed house parties, and DIY warehouse shows.
Over half a decade in the making, Surrender to Death features original recordings sourced directly from the bands. Scheduled for release September 6 on double-vinyl with a gatefold jacket, the packaging also includes an 11x17 double-sided insert containing bios and photos of each band, a sticker, random repro band flyers, and an 18x24 full color poster. Available now for preorder in four different color options.
Track Listing:
1. Messendger – “Strangers”
2. Fortnox – “Lucifer's Eyes”
3. Ghost Story – “What Few Even Dare”
4. Necropolis – “Waters of Lathe”
5. MX – “Rock You”
6. Sinister Angel – “Streetlight Glamour”
7. Legion – “Evil Mind”
8. Kinetic Dissent – “Reflected Fear”
9. Dark Overlord – “Til Death Do Us Part”
10. Hallows Eve – “Metal Merchants” (vinyl-only track)
11. Unblessed – “When It Bleeds It Pours”
12. Lestregus Nosferatus – “Sixteenth Chamber”
13. Rot – “Pray to Death”
14. Avulsion – “Inexorable Suffering”
15. Dawn of Orion – “Gates of Emptiness”
16. Haborym – “Metaphorical Ithaca”
17. Tragic Demise – “The Righteous Shall Fall”
18. Demoncy – “Winter Bliss”
19. Necroflesh – “Scream”
20. Procostimus – “Synthesis of Rebirth”
21. Darkened Skies – “Reign of Radulescu”
22. Vastion – “Ensuring Your Death”
Credits:
All tracks remastered from various sources by Jessica Thompson Audio.
Surrender to Death logo and jacket illustration by Brian Warner (ESAYDE).
Surrender to Death is part of Deanwell Global Music’s “Georgia
Historical Metal Archive Series” and Volume 2 in Boris Record’s “Atlanta Metal Underground Archive Series.”
Purchase/Stream:
https://deanwellglobalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
Sweden's
melodic death trio AGAINST I is now streaming their newest
single, "BOUND IN BLOOD." The track marks the first
taste of what's to come with the band's upcoming full-length, SONGS
FOR THE DYING.
Take another step into the darkness and the next chapter of AGAINST I with "Bound In Blood" and prepare for more. Stream the song now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29.
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Exhaust is available in its entirety today, September 6, 2024. The band has chosen to forego the standard pre-release press cycle so that fans can experience the full recording immediately upon announcement, as it is intended to be heard. Exhaust is available on all digital platforms, as well as on CD, cassette, and vinyl!
Purchase/Stream:
https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/exhaust
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/pyrrhon.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-I4GwWYz0
Fever: The Making Of Pyrrhon’s Exhaust:
Pyrrhon was stuck in mid-2023 after prolonged global unrest and personal changes. In 2020, their album Abscess Time arrived at the heart of the pandemic. In 2021, they went on one tour at the height of the Delta COVID wave before clubs started shutting down again. In 2022, they played a single show. In 2023, they had only three songs written for a fifth album.
The band decided to shake things loose with a retreat. Armed with their instruments, psychedelic mushrooms, and a few bad movies, they rented a cabin in rural northeastern Pennsylvania in May 2023. The decision worked. The creative energy surged, and the band wrote three new songs over the weekend.
“Initially, we just didn't seem to be able to strike the same intensity as past Pyrrhon records,” vocalist and lyricist Doug Moore says. However, the time in the cabin allowed the band to reconnect as musicians and friends. “It was a turning point for the record,” Moore says. “We didn't have enough material. We hadn’t spent that much time together, and it felt like we were able to rediscover who we are and feel the energy of the collaboration.”
“We’d never done a creative retreat before, and it was so cool to write stuff on the spot,” guitarist Dylan DiLella says. “Writing stuff in the same room showed us that we don’t have to try as hard to create cool music. There was a lot of bashing our heads in this band, especially when trying to make this record. Going with the energy in the room helped us trust ourselves more.”
Pyrrhon, which formed in New York City in 2008 when most of the band was in college, has always been classified as technical death metal for convenience. Their music, however, defies convention—even in the anything-goes world of 21st-century metal. Pyrrhon's music contains the musical prowess of Gorguts’s Obscura, the unrelenting rhythmic pummeling of Big Black, and the experimentation of free jazz. Moore’s lyrics - a combination of poetry and flash prose - are a welcome relief in an art form awash in stale cliches and genre tropes. Pyrron’s jarring and complex music - a true outlier when the band released their first album over a decade ago - requires attention and scrutiny, and demands replay.
Pyrrhon’s fifth album, Exhaust, is not a concept record. However, many songs touch on where we are in 2024; people are overwhelmed and unable to catch their breath. The album was initially called “Exhaustion,” but drummer Steve Schwegler noticed recurring imagery about cars slowly degrading from overuse - an apt metaphor for an album exploring perpetual burnout. On a larger level, Exhaust is about things - machines or humans - being ground down and never recovering. It also hints at the exhaustion of staying sane in a world overrun with digital devices, social media, holograms, and artificial intelligence.
“It’s about the experience of being pushed beyond your ability to sustain things,” Moore says. “We went through a pandemic, and now people act like it didn’t happen. We went through an attempted fascist insurrection, and now people act like it didn’t happen. It’s a sense of constantly juggling things and never having a handle on them. That feeling became a big part of this record and the imagery.”
Pyrrhon’s songwriting process has always been democratic. On Exhaust, however, they wrote more material as a unit. In the past, one member wrote the framework of a song using a sequence of riffs or grooves. For Exhaust, Pyrrhon worked more collaboratively and wrote several songs as a group while jamming. “On the trip to Pennsylvania, we wrote as a group on the spot,” Moore says. “But even outside that, we wrote songs in our practice space. We have the same democratic principle as before, but what happened with Exhaust was that we all got better at realizing what works. It’s supposed to sound wild, but we’ve been a band for over 15 years, and the current lineup has been together for nearly a decade. The result was knowing what to do to serve the big picture.”
“Exhaust sounds like a band playing together, which is tough for a technical experimental death metal band,” DiLella says. “That’s always been our goal, but we haven't achieved it until this record. It’s our tightest record, but in some ways, it's also the loosest. It’s easy to forget about the burning passion we all had when we started this band. We are all passionate music fans, and that is channeled into this band. We just have recently realized how lucky we are to have Pyrrhon.”
Exhaust was recorded with longtime Pyrrhon producer Colin Marston in December 2023 at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves studios in Queens, shortly before the studio closed. The album benefits from the band members' other musical pursuits and life changes over the past four years. Moore joined the experimental black metal band Scarcity and became a software developer. DiLella joined the ascendant noise rock band Couch Slut and became a guitar teacher. Bassist Erik Malave studied library science. Schwegler finished college on the GI Bill and got an engineering job. “Our jobs and our lives changed a lot,” Moore says. “We almost had to figure out how to be a band again.”
In Pyrrhon’s early days, the band often wrote about their adopted hometown of New York. Their debut album, An Excellent Servant But A Terrible Master, is, in many ways, an album about the city. In recent years, however, they have looked wider for inspiration - even to topics like American football. One of Exhaust’s standout tracks “Concrete Charlie” is loosely based on hard-hitting Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik, who exhibited CTE symptoms at the end of his life.
“It’s outwardly about football but more about how a larger system used and discarded him,” Moore says. “It’s part of the American experience. These titans of sports and people lionized by American culture are turned into mulch by the end of their lives. Football is a microcosm of American life, and we lionize these men who achieve extraordinary things but are fundamentally being exploited.”
A little more than a year removed from the cabin, Pyrrhon is reenergized and looking forward. “The pandemic and everything that happened honestly gave us a chance to pause for the first time since we’ve been a band,” DiLella says. “In the past, when albums were done, we started working on a new one. I’ve been reflecting on the band’s early days lately. We were kids when the band started. Now, I feel like we can work to our strengths more. I feel more confident and think the rest of the band does, too.”
“I did a lot of soul-searching with Exhaust,” Moore says. “We've been through a time of great uncertainty. I tend to get into my head about this stuff. Now that our lives are more balanced, I feel it was all worth it.”
- Justin M. Norton
Track
Listing:
1. Not Going To Mars
2. First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
3. The Greatest City On Earth
4. Strange Pains
5. Out Of Gas
6. Luck Of The Draw
7. Concrete Charlie
8. Stress Fractures
9. Last Gasp
10. Hell Medicine
Line-up:
Erik Malave - Bass
Dylan DiLella - Guitars
Doug Moore - Vocals
Steve Schwegler - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/pyrrhonband
The video to the atmospheric single “Zielenrust” has been premiered today via No Clean Singing. Watch the video here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-krvl-zielenrust/
Shazzula of Wolvennest guests on the track. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
Pre-save the single on digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/track/krvl-zielenrust
Pre-order the album “Donkere Paden”:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters.
The album will feature guest vocalists H. from the band Oerheks and Shazzulah from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states:
"We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
DEFILED EMBRACE - "THE NETHER EARTH"
Release
Date: September
06, 2024
Label: Another Side Records
The second full-length studio album by Israeli Doom Metal project.
Following the promising debut album "Whispers Of The Forest", "The Nether Earth" is fifty-four minutes Doom Death Metal creation, with its roots deep into the world of sadness and gloom.
The album speaks of the sadness and sorrow a person endures in life, such as love, loss, the dying and mourning of loved ones, and the wish to cause harm in turn. While so, the album's artwork and theme song describes the darkest side of the world we live in - a world full of suffering, a place barely suitable to live in for those, who are emotional, caring, and loving.
"The Nether Earth" brings a modern vibe and sound of Doom Metal, deeply influenced by bands such as Swallow The Sun, Clouds, Trees of Eternity, and The Sins Of Thy Beloved.
Tracklist:
1. This Blackened Half
2. Defiled Embrace
3. Cold
4. The Nether Earth (In Shade of Rotten Trees II)
5. Pieces
6. Mausoleum
7. Dim
8. Erase All That Is Pure
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://anotherside.metalscraprecords.com/
Glasgow (Scotland) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY, are back! After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, SUBVERSIONS OF THE PSYCHE, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, EDIFICE OF VICISSITUDES, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:
https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
They have always stayed on their path of mixing deathmetal with a grind sauce and dosing everything with a good serving of humor. From blast beats, gravity blasts, a german spoken a capella piece, breakdowns and a surprise power metal solo it‘s impossible to stand still.
The latest masterpiece „AT FULL FORCE“ (out February 11th, 2024) is the first album under the new line-up.
You’re either banging your head or dodging inflatable beachballs at their shows.
Don‘t expect angry frowns – GORE FORCE V wants to see smiles and raised hands
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_kEfS8CtUH/?igsh=eDU1MzY4dzlpa3cw
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/76QPA7Nqfjpl7Falw7SxNK?si=Z86gI5tXSSyfNzg5yw7OeA
https://www.instagram.com/gore_force_5
Play "The Sun, You" here: https://linktr.ee/saddayah
"The Sun, You" was recorded at Osimetric Studios Bucharest. Cover art by Filip Rădulescu.
"Lila" will be released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music, more about this to be revealed soon.
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
Hungarian Death Metal band ...IN VISCERO released their debut
album "ITALIA VIOLENTA"
Hungarian Death Metal trio ...IN VISCERO released their debut full-length album "Italia Violenta" as limited edition jewel-case CD on Pest Records (Romania) and Metal Ör Die Records (Hungary)! The band's sound is Swedish, the band members are seasoned musicians with experience in Hungarian bands such as Casketgarden, Boru, Mutilation Case and Rém, and the lyrics are in Italian.
Here's what the band had to say about the album: "Our goal is to evoke the great moments of Italian cinema between the 60s and 90s. The era when filmmaking was more human, creative and forward-looking. When the void created by financial gaps was filled with human creativity, which created masterpieces that are now inscribed in gold in the eternal pantheon of universal cinematography. The seven films evoked by the album's songs tell tales about demons, zombies, witches and the darkest side of the human mind. After listening to the album, watching these films is not only necessary, but mandatory!
Viva il Cinema Italiano!"
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-viscero-italia-violenta
https://www.facebook.com/metalordierec/
NEWS 6.9.2024DENOMINATION – „THE LAST COMPANION“
KEITZER – „ PANDEMONIUM HUMANITAS“
Auch mit der Planung für die nächste Printausgabe unserer „kleinen Klolektüre“, welche ja nun aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach im Dezember kommen wird , sind wir nun komplett durch . So könnt ihr nun auch noch auf „nette“ Gesprächsrunden mit BOB BACHUS (Ex ASPHYX Drummer ) , DISASTER KFW und OVERLORD
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
ASCIAN bringen ihr neues Album “SING TO ME, SWEET VOID” heraus. Ein atmosphärisches Highlight zwischen Doom und Post-Metal.
Die Braunschweiger haben nun eine weitere Single aus dem Album veröffentlicht. Das Video zu “Cold Sun” ist ab sofort verfügbar!
Video zu “Cold Sun” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFPMZLnYG5Q
Lyric-Video zu “The Odium Palace” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcvsWPT8hDk
Tracklist01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit OPHIS, FROWNING und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom
IRON MAIDEN kündigen ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 2025/26 an . Mit einer Setlist aus den karriereprägenden frühen Jahrzehnten und dem Versprechen der größten Show aller Zeiten!
50 Jahre nach der Gründung der Band im Jahr 1975.
IRON MAIDEN werden ihre RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR am 27. Mai nächsten Jahres mit zwei Nächten in Budapest starten, gefolgt von 27 Stadion-, Festival- und Arena-Shows in ganz Europa. Die Tournee markiert das 50-jährige Bestehen der von Steve Harris Ende 1975 gegründeten Band, und um dies zu feiern, wird Maiden-Fans eine ganz besondere Setlist versprochen, die sich über die neun Studioalben von “Iron Maiden” bis “Fear Of The Dark” erstreckt, zusammen mit ihrer spektakulärsten und aufwändigsten Show aller Zeiten!
Die Tourdaten finden sich unten. Tickets gibt es ab Mittwoch, 25. September, 10 Uhr im exklusiven Online Presale bei CTS Eventim unter https://www.eventim.de/artist/iron-maiden/. Der allgemeine Vorverkauf beginnt am Freitag, 27. September um 10 Uhr.
Wie gewohnt wird es einen exklusiven Pre-Sale für Mitglieder des IRON MAIDEN Fanclubs geben. Dieser startet bereits am Montag, 23. September, 10 Uhr. Weitere Infos dazu unter https://www.ironmaiden.com/. Trooper VIP Packages werden bei allen Shows erhältlich sein.
Leadsänger Bruce Dickinson betont: „Das nächste Jahr ist ein ganz besonderes Jahr für IRON MAIDEN und wir werden unseren Fans ein einmaliges Live-Erlebnis bieten. Das ist eine Tour, die ein Lächeln auf dein Gesicht und ein Jubeln in deine Kehle zaubern wird. Wenn du uns schon einmal gesehen hast, kannst du dich bereit machen, dieses Erlebnis auf eine ganz neue Ebene zu heben. Wenn du uns noch nie gesehen hast: Worauf zur Hölle wartest du? Dies ist deine Chance, herauszufinden, was du verpasst hast! IRON MAIDEN wird euch definitiv kriegen!“
Manager Rod Smallwood ergänzt:
„50 Jahre Maiden und ich bin seit 46 davon dabei! Mit weit über 100 Millionen verkauften Alben und fast 2500 Shows in 64 Ländern (Tendenz steigend) und unzähligen Millionen von Fans lieben wir noch immer jede Sekunde und betrachten jede Tour als neue Herausforderung, um unseren Fans etwas Neues und Aufregendes zu bieten. Und für diese ganz besondere Tour ziehen wir alle Register!
Wir werden Klassiker und Fanlieblinge der ersten neun Alben, von ‘IRON MAIDEN’ bis ‘FEAR OF THE DARK’, spielen, von denen wir viele seit Jahren nicht mehr gespielt haben und viele, die wir wahrscheinlich in Zukunft nie wieder spielen werden. Wir haben bereits seit Monaten hart daran gearbeitet, eine noch spektakulärere und aufwändigere neue Show auf die Beine zu stellen, die die Songs mehr zum Leben erwecken wird, als wir es jemals zuvor konnten. Für IRON MAIDEN und natürlich auch für Eddie werden das ein paar gewaltige Jahre werden, und wir sind sehr aufgeregt darüber, was wir im Laufe unseres gesamten 50. Jahres für euch Fans noch in petto haben. Ich verspreche, dass ihr alle sehr glücklich sein werdet!“
Leadsänger Bruce Dickinson betont:
„Das nächste Jahr ist ein ganz besonderes Jahr für IRON MAIDEN und wir werden unseren Fans ein einmaliges Live-Erlebnis bieten. Das ist eine Tour, die ein Lächeln auf dein Gesicht und ein Jubeln in deine Kehle zaubern wird. Wenn du uns schon einmal gesehen hast, kannst du dich bereit machen, dieses Erlebnis auf eine ganz neue Ebene zu heben. Wenn du uns noch nie gesehen hast: Worauf zur Hölle wartest du? Dies ist deine Chance, herauszufinden, was du verpasst hast! IRON MAIDEN wird euch definitiv kriegen!“
Guests auf der ersten Hälfte der Tour, inklusive der Outdoor-Shows in London und Dublin und mit Ausnahme der Arenen in UK, werden die amerikanischen Rocker Halestorm sein. Die zweite Hälfte der Tour bietet Schwedens Avatar als Gäste. Und schließlich wird die britische Metal-Band The Raven Age alle UK- und Irland-Shows eröffnen. Bei den Festivals gilt natürlich das jeweils angekündigte Festival-Billing.
"RUN
FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR 2025"27. Mai – Budapest Aréna, Budapest, Ungarn (+)
31. Mai – Letnany Airport, Prag, Tschechien (+)
JUNI 2025
01. Juni – TIPOS Arena, Bratislava, Slowakei (+)
05. Juni – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norwegen (Festival)
07. Juni – SR-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norwegen (+)
09. Juni – Royal Arena, Kopenhagen, Dänenmark (+)
12. Juni – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden (+)
13. Juni – 3Arena, Stockholm, Schweden (+)
16. Juni – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finnland (+)
21. Juni – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England (**)
22. Juni – Co-op Live, Manchester, England (**)
25. Juni – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Irland (+/**)
28. Juni – London Stadium, London, England (+/**)
30. Juni – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Schottland (**)
JULI 2025
03. Juli – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, Frankreich (Festival)
05. Juli – Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spanien (++)
06. Juli – MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal (++)
09. Juli – Hallenstadion, Zürich, Schweiz(++)
11. Juli – Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland (++)
13. Juli – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italien (++)
15. Juli – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Deutschland (++)
17. Juli – Ernst Happel Stadion, Wien, Österreich (++)
19. Juli – Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, Frankreich (++)
23. Juli – GelreDome, Arnhem, Niederlande (++)
25. Juli – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Deutschland (++)
26. Juli – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Deutschland (++)
29. Juli – Waldbühne, Berlin, Deutschland (++)
AUGUST 2025
August – PGE Narodowy, Warschau, Polen (++)
+ = Halestorm
** The Raven Age
++ = Avatar
IRON MAIDEN sind derzeit noch unterwegs, um die letzten Dates ihrer gefeierten “The Future Past Tour” zu spielen, die sie Anfang des Monats nach Australien und Neuseeland führte und nach Shows in Japan, Kanada, den USA, Mexiko, Kolumbien, Chile und Argentinien dann im Dezember in Sao Paulo, Brasilien, mit zwei Konzerten im gigantischen Allianz Parque Stadium enden wird.
https://www.ironmaiden.com/
Sweden's melodic death trio AGAINST I revealed the tracklisting and cover artwork for their new album, SONGS FOR THE DYING.
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
Cover art for Songs for the Dying (shown above) by Sander Kapper.
Tracklisting:1. Bound in Blood
2. Depraved Lust
3. A Hymn for the End
4. Crimson Queen
5. Eternal Slumber
6. From the Beyond
7. Father of Lies
8. Judgement of the Damned
9. Praise the Dead
10. Scorched Earth
11. The Blackest Night
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29.
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Release
Date:September 20, 2024 - Europe/UK
Ocober 04, 2024 - USA/Japan
Label: Total Metal Records
Format : 2024 Remaster, Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl comes in cover with renewed artwork, soft-touch lamination, and embossed logo, including printed innersleeve with full lyrics, restored for the first time.
For the first time on vinyl, the fifth full-length studio album by cult German Thrash Metal band.
Necronomicon was perhaps sometimes known as a 'poor man's Destruction', but they had their moments, most notably 1988's "Escalation". There are still comparisons to be made to Destruction, especially as Volker's vocals still persist in their painful pinch a-la Schmier, but the riffs seem to have come into a life of their own. Much of "Construction Of Evil" has a tight, consistent flow to it, a steady violence, fun tracks like "Stormbringer", "Paralizer", "Bone Daddy" and "Hard Pain", loaded with well-meaning guitars, flighty leads and bitter, biting vocals.
The album adheres very strongly to the original mixture of aggressive vocal shouts and melodic riffing observed on their early albums, but with a much cleaner production and a bit of an awareness of the newer German Power Metal acts that came out of the mid to late 1990s such as Paragon and Iron Savior. This is particularly noticeable in the peculiar sound and character of the lead guitar tracks. Naturally, the mix here is far superior to what they've done before, from a technical standpoint. The instruments are very well-balanced, the vocals at the forefront without robbing the guitars of their power.
Likewise, the band’s mastery of the gang chorus is almost enough to put Anthrax and Overkill to shame. The lead and gang backup interchanges on the chorus sections of “Fiction” and “Paralizer” succeed in being twice as bombastic as what was heard on “Taking Over” or “Among The Living”, while being just a little too aggressive for much of the German Power Metal scene.
Stylistically, the variation in approach from song to song mostly hearkens back to the mid to late 80s approach, mostly being dominated by speed songs with the occasional slower rocker and token half-ballad. "Alight" and "Hills of Dead" have a lot of German pre-Thrash elements and NWOBHM leanings. “Terrorist Attack” definitely carries some heavy Accept influences, as well as a gloomy piano line which is fairly uncharacteristic for a straight Thrash Metal outfit. “Fireball” has this sombre acoustic line to it that meshes with some standard Power chord riffing to form a middle ground between Anthrax and Bad Religion. It’s certainly the catchiest and vocally melodic of what’s on here, but occasionally kicks in the speed to keep it from being a straight power ballad.
To the prospective shopper of faster Metal with a taste for the old school, this is something that can appeal equally to fans of Old-school Thrash Metal, early US Power Metal and early German Speed Metal. The only thing that the latter two groups of fans should consider is that Freddy Fredrich’s gravely vocal style is more akin to the semi-melodic shouts of Kreator and Destruction than the less dirty melodic vocal approach of Rolf Kasperek or Udo Dirkschneider. But for fans of German Thrash Metal, this is far superior to what most of their scene has been offering in the first decade of the current century.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Stormbringer 3:41
2. Hard Pain 3:43
3. From Hell 4:06
4. Alight 2:38
5. Hills of Dead 4:32
6. Paralizer 3:18
Running time: 22:04 min.
Side B
1. Terrorist Attack 5:49
2. Fiction 3:47
3. Fireball 3:28
4. Bone Daddy 3:20
5. Insanity 1:24
6. Possessed Again 4:39
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
Label : Pagan RecordsRelease date : 20 September 2024
The debut album from Untervoid, which features members and ex-members of bands such as Hate, Thaw, Mentor, Azarath among others, is out now!
Following the acclaimed self-titled 2018 EP released via Osmose, Untervoid delve deeper into the abyss with “Parasite”, a concept album exploring the multifaceted role of humanity as a parasitic force on both society and the planet. From the suffocating pressures of social constructs to the looming threat of ecological collapse, “Parasite” delves into the anxieties of our time.
Rooted in the shadows of the Cold War, the album confronts the spectre of inevitable destruction, painting a bleak yet compelling portrait of a world on the brink, echoing Nevil Shute's On the Beach.
Formed in 2015 by Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine) and Adam Sierzega (Armagedon, Azarath (live)), the band appeared, with a full concert line-up, at the prestigious, completely sold-out Merry Christless concert series following the release of their debut EP. Untervoid have steadily built a reputation for their intense and uncompromising sound, finally crafting a sonic behemoth - “Parasite”. In 2024, Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor) joined the band as a third member.
The “Parasite” session began with drums recorded at Monochrome Studio, with Haldor Grunberg as the sound engineer, in December 2019. The rest was created, over the following years, at Rockstarguitar Studio and recorded by Destroyer. The saxophone parts and some vocals were recorded at JPM Studio, with Michal Pijocha as the sound engineer. The mixing was handled by Haldor Grunberg/Satanic Audio. The album was finally mastered at Audiosiege Studio. The album cover and graphic design were created by Sars.
Tracklist:
1. Parasite
2. 23
3. Downfall of Angels
4. Abyss Gazes Black
5. Ruiner
6. Swarm
7. Azure Agony
8. Last Shore
Untervoid are:
Destroyer - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Saxophone
Adam Sierżęga - Drums
Haldor Grunberg - Bass
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/untrvd/
AydrA - Unveil third
single "DESERTER" and final details of comeback album "LEAVE
TO NOWHERE"FFO: Death, Sadist, Atheist
The wait is nearly over — after two decades of silence, cult death metal act AYDRA is set to return with their highly anticipated comeback album, Leave to Nowhere. Following a revival of their entire studio discography and rare material via Rude Awakening Records, AYDRA is poised to make a powerful statement in 2024.
The third and final single ahead of the album release is “Deserter,” out on September 22, 2024. This track explores the brutal realities of mandatory conscription in Eritrea, offering a glimpse into the album’s overarching concept. Leave to Nowhere tells the harrowing tale of a migrant’s journey from Africa to Europe, capturing the pain, struggle, and hope of those seeking a better life.
Fans can pre-save “Deserter” here: https://ditto.fm/deserter-aydra
Video première here: https://youtu.be/0-vWhmbXR5Y
In addition to the album’s release, AYDRA is preparing to hit the stage for select live shows, reuniting old and new members. Returning to the lineup are Andrea Mastromarco (bass on Hyperlogical Non-Sense) and Marcello Lammoglia (guitar on Icon of Sin), with more live performance details coming soon.
Leave to Nowhere will be available in digipack CD format and as a limited-edition colored vinyl, with only 200 hand-numbered copies available worldwide. Pre-orders are now open via Rude Awakening Records and directly from the band. The album is set for release on October 10, 2024.
Tracklist:
Three Minutes Walk
Deserter
Black Skin and Red Sand
They Waste a Throne
Lost Between Two Lands
Make Slaves
You Can’t Talk Anyone
Leave to Nowhere
Forever Hide
Psycho Pain Control 2024
Stay tuned for the triumphant return of AYDRA — a band ready to reclaim their place in the death metal pantheon with this thought-provoking and intense concept album.
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
https://www.youtube.com/@aydraofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
"Do
you want the truth, Grand Inquisitor? And the truth is that… that I am A
WITCH!". "Strigae", the first chapter of INCANTVM,
which saw the presence of Sakis Tolis on the choirs, ended with this
revelation. What happened to the woman who had been with Satan? Will her ashes
have flown away to fertilize some wheat fields or will they have had another
destiny?The big questions will be revealed in "MALEFICIA", the new creation by INCANTVM which will be released in February 2025 via My Kingdom Music.
Compared to the debut, in "Maleficia" there will be new illustrious guests that we will announce in the next few days and who have joined the historical nucleus composed by Vittorio Sabelli (DAWN OF A DARK AGE, A.M.E.N., NOTTURNO) and Tenebra (DREARINESS), while musically their Avant-garde Black Metal is contaminated by new facets that make it absolutely unique in the international musical scene.
Here's what Vittorio Sabelli revealed to us: "I didn't think I could give a sequel to "Strigae". It was a complete story, a sort of film script that developed sequentially up to the epilogue. Then, when you don't expect it, some souls wake you up during the night with the hope that you will give them a voice, a semblance, that you will make the truth known by granting them a second life. And this above all to obtain justice, truth and even revenge against those who pointed the finger. "Maleficia" begins where "Strigae" ends, and stylistically, and as a concept, it is enriched with further details."
Credits:
photo by: Riccardo Ziosi
model: Carlotta Vignocchi
model: Manuel Casari
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.instagram.com/incantvm_black_metal/
Forged in a crucible of traditional heavy metal and doom, an international metal supergroup named ANCIENT FURY has emerged, ready to bring a unique dual-lead vocal onslaught on the world.
A
lyric video for eponymous new single, "Ancient Fury," is available
at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ArO0Es5MlM"Ancient Fury" is also available on Bandcamp, along with another new track, "Trail of the Fiend." https://ancientfury.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-fury
Members of the quintet are Dario Beretta (Drakkar, Crimson Dawn), Justin Biggs (Sorcerer), Arkadius Kurek (Wheel), Edo Sala (Folkstone) and Melissa Pinion (Stygian Crown).
Beretta, the visionary for the project, sought to create an old-school sound in the vein of both classic and contemporary traditional heavy metal bands, from Dio and Cirith Ungol to Grand Magus and Atlantean Kodex. He connected first with Pinion, who suggested a male and female lead vocalist in the lineup. Pinion felt Kurek, who she met while performing together at the 2022 “Hammer of Doom” festival in Germany, would be the perfect choice to join her on vocals. Biggs, Sala and Pinion had already collaborated with Beretta on various charitable recording projects.
The band has produced a three-song sampler mixed and mastered by Mattia Stancioiu at Elnor Studio in Magnago, Italy. With an emphasis on infectious guitar riffs, an intricate rhythm section and haunting voices, the songs tell historic and mythological “battles of the sexes” - ranging from the power struggle of King and Lady Macbeth as well as the ill-fated romance of Helen and Paris of Troy.
All images by Arkadius Kurek.
Line-up:
Dario Beretta - Guitar
Justin Biggs - Bass
Arkadius Kurek - Vocals
Edo Sala - Drums
Melissa Pinion - Vocals
https://linktr.ee/ancientfury
https://www.facebook.com/ancientfurymetal
"PATH TO OBLIVION" is the title of the new album realized by the cult Doom Metal band EPITAPH
Today we unveil its artwork realized by the extraordinary artist Luciana
Nedelea, and the tracklist that is: 1. Path To Oblivion
2. Embraced By Worms
3. Condemned To Flesh
4. Nameless Demon
5. She's Reborn In Blasphemy
6. Voices Behind The Wall
7. Kingdom Of Slumber
8. Fall From Grace
The album will be released in different formats [digipakCD, LP (black and colored vinyl), tape, digital] and it's available for PRE-ORDER at https://shorturl.at/RtoNK
EPITAPH, one of the longest-lasting bands of the entire Italian scene, is going to present one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (singer of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, this is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble.
The journey to oblivion is about to begin. Doom Metal, Dark, Progressive and Esotericism will be the coordinates.DOOM ON!!!
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Portland (OR) - Progressive/Traditional Metal outfit SLEEPLESS have released a lyric video for "LOST STAR," the second single from forthcoming album, THROUGH ENDLESS BLACK!
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5-dNytaXU
SLEEPLESS are set to release Through Endless Black, their second full-length album, on October 31! The album will be available on vinyl and digital formats through Necromantic Press Records. The CD version will be released on Metal Warrior Records.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Pre-order: https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/album/through-endless-black
Track
List:Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean
"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063634957182
https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/
Dutch blackened death metal outfit MISANTHROPIA unveils their latest macabre masterpiece with the video for "RIVER DUMPLINGS," a track from their critically acclaimed album "ENVY THE DEAD," out now via Wormholedeath. In true Misanthropia style, this grim tale weaves through history’s darkest corners, unraveling the sinister story of Amelia Dyer, the notorious Victorian-era "baby farmer."
"River
Dumplings" | The Dark Tale of Amelia DyerIn the shadowy corners of Victorian England, darkness didn’t only lurk in the city's damp dungeons or hidden sewers. Even the quiet villages concealed unspeakable horrors. One such darkness came in the form of Amelia Dyer, a trained nurse who twisted the trust placed in her.
For 30 years, Dyer preyed upon society's most vulnerable—infants. Paid to care for them, she instead let hundreds perish from malnutrition, neglect, and worse. When their lives were snuffed out, they were wrapped tightly, as if in a grim ritual, and tossed into rivers like discarded parcels. Strangled by white cords, these "bundles of joy" floated in canals and bays, victims of a system and a woman who should have protected them.
What awaited these children was not just humanity's apathy, but perhaps something darker. Lurking in the waters were monstrous beings—figures that weren't entirely human. Were they the twisted manifestation of Dyer’s evil, or something else? Not all monsters wear men’s faces; some wear the guise of women.
Stream the Full Album "Envy The Dead" Here: https://orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
ASCIIMOV – “HANDS OF NECROMANCY II”
Label : The Order of the Yew (Darkwoods)Formats : CD / Digital
Release Date: 29/10/2024
Genre : Orchestral Medieval Dark Synth Neofolk from Spain
Overwhelming second full-length studio album by Asciimov, the most masked and hermetic project of the brilliant musical shapeshifter NHT (As Light Dies, Aegri Somnia, Deemtee...), a vast musical epopee composed as the original soundtrack for the acclaimed dark fantasy first-person retro-shooter Hands of Necromancy II...
Developed for PC by Frechou Games and HON Team and just launched via Fulqrum Publishing, Hands of Necromancy II, the second chapter of the acclaimed dark fantasy first-person retro-shooter inspired by classics such as Heretic and Doom, is now available on major online gaming platforms: Steam, Epic Games, GOG...
Follow the adventures of the great necromancers Acheron and Phaedra through over 70 minutes of deeply personal neofolk, rich with the fantastical and medieval dark dungeon atmosphere and an impressive orchestral cinematic score, it’s as if the dark folk of Heilung, Faun or Wardruna were fused with the compositions of Basil Poledouris for “Conan the Barbarian”, Howard Shore for “The Lord of the Rings” or Hans Zimmer for “Gladiator”, an epic masterpiece that will captivate, not only fans of the video game, but also followers of neofolk, dark synth and music inspired by fantasy, role-playing games and sword and sorcery literature...
Released as a unique limited edition, Hands of Necromancy II is presented in a lavish oversized 4-panel digifile with an exclusive soft-touch matte laminate, complete with a printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card...
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Chicago (IL) - Progressive Tech-Death stalwarts, GIGAN, in partnership with No Clean Singing, have premiered "TRANS-DIMENSIONAL CROSSING OF THE ALTA-TENUIS," the second single from upcoming album, ANOMALOUS ABSTRACTIGATE INFINITESSIMUS. Click to stream below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/17/an-ncs-premiere-gigan-trans-dimensional-crossing-of-the-alta-tenuis/
The new single will be available September 20 on all digital platforms!
Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN's first album in seven years, will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip
https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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https://www.facebook.com/Giganmusic/
"Blackened Skies" offers a glimpse of what's to come from DECIMATOR'S upcoming album, "'TIL THE ENEMIES ARE GONE", set for release on October 4th, 2024, via Wormholedeath Records. Recorded in a single day at Powell Lane Studios in Coogee, NSW, the album is built on tracks composed by a lineup that only performed live once, injecting a raw and unpredictable energy into their sound. Combining the ferocious grooves of modern metal with the blistering riffs of classic thrash, 'Til The Enemies Are Gone is a must-listen for metal fans everywhere.
Tracklist1. Burn The Truth
2. The Rock
3. Legions
4. Phantoms
5. Blackened Skies
6. The Blade
7. Decimator
8. Killdozer
Line-Up:
Lance Holland-Keen - Guitars/Lead Vocals
Bon Lowe - Drums/Backing Vocals
Coen Winchester - Bass/Backing Vocals
Ethan Reeves - Guitars/Backing Vocals
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Death
metal force ANCIENT ENTITIES proudly present the
lyric video for "PIERCED BY OBSIDIAN", a track taken
from the band's album "ECHOES OF ANNIHILATION", out via
Wormholedeath.Step into the shadowy depths of ancient Mayan history with "Pierced by Obsidian." Witness the harrowing reenactment of a sacrificial ceremony where a chosen victim, bound to a stake, faces a relentless barrage of obsidian-tipped arrows. This chilling ritual, shrouded in mystery and blood-soaked tradition, unveils the brutal reverence the Mayans held for their gods. Prepare to be mesmerized by the haunting visuals and the sheer intensity of this powerful portrayal of primal sacrificeAncient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Don't miss out on what promises to be one of the standout metal releases of the year. Stay connected with Ancient Entities and immerse yourself in their sonic world through the following link: https://linktr.ee/Anciententities
"Echoes of Annihilation" is available on all digital platforms here: https://orcd.co/echoesofan
German band Typhonian are on the verge of releasing their ambitious new full length on which they have dared to take the old school sound ahead. It's not merely old school death metal anymore and it's now got both black metal and progressive influences and they've furthermore decided to go and write long, epic songs, with the album closer lasting for almost 20 minutes! They've released one final song before the album drops this Friday, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huoRas-uaJs
TYPHONIAN – “THE GATE OF THE VEILED BEYOND”
Where
most bands are content revelling in the sound of the glory days of early '90s
death metal, German band Typhonian have not only beautifully
reimagined it with blackened elements laced with the classic Swedish/Finnish
melodies, they are also attempting to take that sound ahead in the most logical
manner. Their approach being reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and their
40-minute masterwork 'Crimson', Typhonian are going a step further,
adding more progressive and atmospheric elements, which become perceptible
especially towards the end of the album, ultimately culminating in a near
20-minute epic closer. It's a phenomenal journey of the music that's evidently
rooted in the old school death metal sound metamorphosing gradually and finally
taking on a gleaming, breathtaking form and ascending. They have broken the
shackles that have held back the style for a couple of decades by encompassing
various influences organically and forging a cohesive sound that has dominance
over them all. With the visionary 'The Gate of the Veiled Beyond'
release, Typhonian have more than just outdone themselves; they have
surpassed expectations for the style as a whole.For fans of: Edge of Sanity, Unanimated, Necrophobic, Dismember, Dan Swano, Desultory, Unleashed,
Evocation
Line up:
M. W. Styrum - Vocals
Prometheus - Guitars
Typhon -Guitars, Orchestration
Charybdis - Bass
Thanatos - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Track listing:
1. Celestial Salvation
2. Cosmic Throne
3. Primal Deceptive Light
4. Crimson Rivers
5. The Gatekeeper
6. Towards the Chamber of the Omnipresent Mind
7. A Glimpse at the Starless Ocean
8. Cath'un - The Gate of the Veiled Beyond
Release date - September 20th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India
Black
metal purveyors ODIUM HUMANI GENERIS have unveiled the
next track off their upcoming second full-length album “MIĘDZYCZAS”
which is scheduled for release on 27th September 2024 via Malignant
Voices in CD, vinyl and digital formats.The new track “IDÉE FIXE” has been premiered today via NO CLEAN SINGING and can be streamed here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/16/an-ncs-premiere-odium-humani-generis-idee-fixe/
“Międzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzień” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Międzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgła (live)) at Skrzypłocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Śpiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radosław Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis was established in 2015 in Łódź, Poland. The band comprises Biały on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgła, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Uada, Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
Odium Humani Generis are:
Biały – Guitars, Vocals
Ominous – Guitars
Bartos – Bass
Murukh – Drums
http://malignantvoices.com/
https://www.facebook.com/odiumbm
The band’s frontman shares insight into the title track's thematic depth:
“A LEAP INTO THE DARK is fixated around a very vivid dream I had that I couldn’t forget or erase. Lyrically, it’s about taking a massive leap of faith into a chaotic unknown. It could lead to blessings or towards your downfall. It doesn’t matter; you’re at the moment where you need to make a decision. A LEAP INTO THE DARK is the choice I’ve made. I am not afraid of the unknown.”
Stream the song here: https://Enforced.lnk.to/ALeapIntoTheDark-EPNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jqnGIqP5w
NEWS 13.9.2024
Die Ausarbeitung der nächsten Printausgabe des FU geht
ganz gut voran, so dass wir doch denken, Euch bereits Ende des Jahres dann mit
der Nr. 59 beglücken zu können. So ganz „nebenbei“ heißt es aber erst einmal
noch ,den Stapel an neuem Metalmaterial abzuarbeiten ,um Euch da auch ein klein
bissel auf dem aktuellen Stand zu halten .Aktuelle Reviews :
DEMONIST – „ DEMONIST“ (TAPE /EP)
SINNER RAGE - " POWERSTRIKE/CHAINED BY NIGHT" (DEMO TAPE
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
ENDONOMOS – „ENDONOMOS II – ENLIGHTENMENT“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Argonauta Records
VÖ: 27.09.2024
Established in 2022, Endonomos have released their self titled debut album in the same year, followed by numerous club shows and festivals.
Blending the grand melodies of classic doom with the sheer heaviness of slow Death Metal and elements of other extreme metal subgenres, Endonomos create an intriguing blend of sinister and menacing riffs and harmonies, that range from beautiful to haunting, completed by mainman Lukas Haidinger’s bottomless growls and captivating clean vocals.
Their second full length album is to be released in fall 2024 via Argonauta Records
Tracklist:
1. Inversion
2. Atheon Anarkhon
3. Resolve
4. Entrapment
5. Hostile (ft. Daniel Droste of AHAB)
6. Kafir Qal’a
https://www.facebook.com/Endonomos
The new EP from international black metal duo HAMMERFILOSOFI is now streaming a day ahead of its official release via Aeternitas Tenebrarum Musicae Fundamentum (ATMF).
Extreme metal blog No Clean Singing, which has provided the exclusive world premiere of SOLUS (IGNE NATURA RENOVATOR INTEGRA), comments "You will have a hard time finding anything else this year as frightening to the core as SOLUS…"
Listen to SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra) at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/12/an-ncs-ep-premiere-and-a-review-hammerfilosofi-solus/
After their much-acclaimed debut album - The Desolate One - Hammerfilosofi returns with a fiery assault on the senses, in the shape of an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra); four psalms of relentless, multi-layered, and hellish madness.
“The EP is an inward journey of spiritual violence and cathartic soul-searching”, comments NKTFR, and adds: “Both musically and lyrically, it picks up from where The Desolate One left off and continues in a bold leap into the dark unknown”.
Behind the music is as per usual the Norwegian-Italian duo - NKTFR and FCCM. Lyrics for the EP were penned by a long-time comrade of the band, Rune Vedaa from the legendary Norwegian Black Metal band Forgotten Woods.
“The EP is both a continuation of the debut and an ominous forewarning of what is to come. We continue our relentless march, spreading our sulfurous gospel”, concludes FCCM.
Tracklist:1) Hunt or be Hunted
2) Alpha Ego
3) Holy Fire
4) Epigone of Tragedy
SOLUS was recorded at WS Studios during the Autumn of 2023 and Winter 2024. The EP was mastered by Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Endarker Studios during the Spring of 2024. Visual design by Francesco Gemelli.
Bio:
Hammerfilosofi was formed in 2020 amid global chaos, shutdowns, death, panic and pestilence. For some, this was a time of despair and mass hysteria, but for others, a time of solitude, contemplation, and inner strength. The idea behind the band, according to FCCM was quite simple:
“We want to take Black Metal back to its primeval and genuine meaning and purpose. To pick up the torch, and carry on the march that was begun centuries ago. We have no intention of reinventing the wheel, but to create and evolve what we consider to be Black Metal”.
In 2023 Hammerfilosofi unleashed their much acclaimed debut album The Desolate One, and true to their word it was uncompromising Black Metal at its finest. NKTFR comments:
“Both musically and conceptually we want to bring back some of that rebellious pride, wrath, and danger - some Blood, Fire, and Death - that for us are mandatory ingredients in Black Metal.”
This is Black Metal from the fertile earth of the graveyard – made for the battleground, for the wanderer who dares walk the path of no return – guided by nothing but His luminous darkness.
September 2024 and the band is ready to unleash their latest opus - an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovatur Integra) - four tracks of hellish madness and thunderous Black Metal.
FCCM concludes: “Conceptually and musically “SOLUS” is an inward journey of reflection and contemplation, but fear not - it is by no means a pleasant ride.”
Hammerfilosofi is:
FCCM - Vocals
NKTFR - Instruments
https://atmf.net/
https://www.facebook.com/hammerfilosofi
These famous words by George Orwell set the tone and resound throughout the debut full-length album from Brazil's dark hardcore punk sect OBSOLETION. A grim and foreboding crossover hybridization of blackened hardcore punk and primordial heavy metal drawing influences from bands like Cro Mags, Integrity, Sheer
Terror (from which the band took its name), Mayhem, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, G.I.S.M., Carnivore
The crushing forthcoming hardcore omen has been teased by iconic punk and
hardcore blog IDIOTEQ, who in presenting the first single “Interdimensional
Chaos” have remarked how the album “captures the essence of a bleak
reality teetering on the edge of collapse”, continuing that “the second
track, ‘INTERDIMENSIONAL CHAOS’, stands out as a powerful
embodiment of this dystopian vision” and “serves as a sonic
representation of the album’s themes—a harrowing blend of cyberpunk and occult
imagery that feels as if it’s ripped from the pages of a dystopian novel. The
track’s relentless riffs and brutal rhythms are like the soundtrack to a world
where survival depends on a precarious balance between ancient magic and
cutting-edge technology”. You can check out the feature and listen to the
song https://idioteq.com/a-dlimpse-into-interdimensional-chaos-and-the-dystopian-dark-hardcore-of-obsoletion/Indeed, the bleak and primeval self-titled assault masterminded by the São Paulo cult conjures shadows of a stark future dystopia and of sinister visions of fear, alienation and paranoia coming from within oppressive militarist technocracies and corrupt surveillance-states aiming for total social enslavement, while the natural world and man's last shreds of sanity revel and toil in a final battle for retribution and survival. The album's lyrics and its staggering retro-futurist art design (by Fernando Giotefeli, Jordy Kuster and José Vinícius) also explore concepts of magic and occultism from the 19th and 20th centuries, transfigured into present and future unrest, making themes such as cyborgism, post-humanism, and surveillance capitalism extremely relevant and ominous. The band's raw and gruesome riffs weaponize these themes and ignite the barricades, engulfing the listener in a maelstrom of tear gas, fire and shrapnel, compounding twenty minutes of wrath and refusal into a violent sonic cyberpunk epic that celebrates the glory days of US 80's and early 90's hardcore punk, thrash, death, black and heavy metal.
Obsoletion’s self-titled debut album is slated for an October 11 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on vinyl, cassette and digital/streaming formats, along with an exclusive spread of on-demand merch, all of which are now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Now we present the tracking-list for upcoming debut album "Unholy" with Empty Throne !
The album contains 6 strong songs and +40 minutes of the best Darkened Death/Thrash-Metal.
Line-up have CR Petit (vocals) from Angerot
Mike Pardi (guitar) from Draconis, ex Possessed
Gabe Seeber (drums)
Kennedy Veil, Abbath etc.
Jason Ellsworth (bass) angerot.
Tracking-list:
1.Unholy
2.That Day Has Come
3.My Flesh the Temtation
4.One By One
5.And All Shall Know His Name
6.Abbey of Thelema
PRE-order album here:
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/.../unholy-fall058...
Label: Tragedy ProductionsRelease Date: October 4th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Behexen | Shining | Sargeist | Dødsferd
In the lightless darkness of the world below, where the cold, grey waves of the river of forgetting lap against the shores of unceasing, stygian night, there the nameless and the soulless, tragic and deplorable, gather to exchange tales of bleak eternity and whisper secrets born of blood and promises. With sickle and stone they climb the thousand steps to moonlit night, there to gather the dreams of the sleeping, to reap the screams of the foolish and harvest the spirits of those who have turned the world of legends into a world of decay and ruination.
Three years since Sørgelig unleashed the fiercely intense Slaves Of Tomorrow EP, the Greek iconoclasts, dissident dream eaters, have returned, with an astonishing new full length album, wreathed in smoke and shadows – Φθορά! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, Φθορά then grasps you by the throat and flings you into a maelstrom of malefic sound and baleful visions. The insistent riffs of ‘Libation Of Blood ‘are driven into your skull like nails as a sinister, insidious evil weaves its way through the song. This is the epitome of black metal ferocity, a genre defining beast of a track. Meanwhile ‘Inexorable Grey’ summons the spirits of rage and war, unleashing forces of terrifying power, building to breathless peaks of blinding speed and darkness and crashing to abyssal depths. Yet Φθορά is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘Φθορά’ itself providing a masterful break in the onslaught as its haunting sounds invoke unsettling imaginings of broken ghosts in empty ballrooms, spinning forever in dusty, tear-stained waltzes. Then there is the grand epic of tragedy and terror that closes this unearthly album – ‘Dreamscapes Of Lethe’. Jagged, probing riffs stagger across stuttering rhythms before collapsing into anguish, soul-searing madness, profound melancholy, death and blood. You rise again from a false ending, crawling towards the light, before ancient claws drag you back into darkness. There is no escape from the underworld, no return from Φθορά!
Φθορά will be released by Tragedy Productions, on 6 panel digi-pack with a sixteen page booklet, on October 4th and will surely see Sørgelig marching on towards the highest echelons of black metal. The creative balance displayed between understanding and embracing the essence of black metal and branding a unique seal into its cold, dead flesh is masterful. When Φθορά arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond.
Line-up:
Odious – Vocals/Lyrics
Reactive – Bass/Guitars
NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3)
Έκπτωτος – Guitars/Lyrics
N.D. – Drums/Vocals/Guitars
https://www.tragedyproductions.com/
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Raleigh (NC) - In support of forthcoming album, SUMMER, U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA, will launch their Eastern U.S. Tour in October!
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records. Click the link below to pre-order! https://vallettanc.bandcamp.com/album/summer
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Track
Listing:*1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
ANIALATOR – “DEATH IS CALLING”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease Date: October 22nd 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Sodom | Slayer | Destruction | Devastation
He tears away the restricting shroud of memories and past battles, won and lost and brushes the grave dirt from his cold skin. He spits an errant worm from between his broken teeth and tests the edge of his blade against the flesh of his thumb. The skin parts and a sluggish stream of thick, black blood trickles lazily into his palm, forming a dark, shining pool. He stares for a moment at the image of his face, captured in the quickly congealing fluid; part man, part mask – all monster. But this is no time for dreaming, no time for thinking or reflecting. Death is calling. The Anialator is back and there’s killing to be done!
Six years on from their last release, the Rise To Supremacy EP and decades since the ragged violence of the Anialator and Anialator II records, which still hold a special place in the hearts of many thrashers, Texan legends Anialator are back and finally unleashing their first full length album – Death Is Calling! A seven track nail bomb of classic thrash sounds, straight from the underground, there has been no dilution of the Anialator sound by the modern genre blending plague…but neither is this some pastiche of past glories. From the white knuckle ride along the razor’s edge of chaos and darkness that is opener ‘Kill Til Death’, it’s clear that Anialator are still raw, still savage, still vicious but they’re now operating at a higher level of precision and power. With the brilliantly barbaric vocals, searing lead work and accomplished song writing there can be no doubt that Death Is Calling represents Anialator’s finest work to date. From the awesome ‘Iron Grinder’, a gritty invocation of evil, to ‘Battlefield Messiah’ with its torrent of Slayerized riffs that cuts a swathe through its enemies and leaves bloody carnage in its wake, this album is relentless. There’s no filler here, with every track standing proud in the frontline trench, with gritted teeth and blood boiling with uncontrollable aggression and adrenaline. These songs are made for the pit, for headbanging until your neck breaks, for ear-bleeding volume…this full length album may have been a long time coming, but it is everything that fans could have hoped for and more.
Mastered by the in demand Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Cro-Mags, Kreator etc) Death Is Calling possesses a visceral power, the dirt and dried blood under its ragged finger nails evident in each snarling riff and venomous vocal exhortation. When Anialator and Death Is Calling are exhumed by Xtreem Music on October 22nd it will be shockingly apparent that this is no footnote to a career, no last twitching of a once renowned corpse – this is a new beginning, a devastating resurgence of a band who are back and deadlier than ever. Join them, or start running...
Recording line-up:
Alex Dominguez - Bass
JD De La Rosa – Guitars/Drums
Tony Gomez – Vocals
Additional live members:
Daniel Garcia - Drums
Fernando Salinas - Rhythm and lead Guitars
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Anialatortx
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE releases their fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records. Now they have released the second single single The Apparition of One from the upcoming album. The song includes the very first tunes of this set of compositions. Mood and speedwise the song is on the higher range on Denigrate's standard of recent compositions. Lyrically the song hopelessly yearns the unity of two, whether it be in crime or in balance.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-the-apparition-of-one
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/8i2ovEyrmdg
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Goddess Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass,
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki - Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp
Tarnaveni, Romania based formation ENDLESS DARK announce their debut full-length album "THE KINGDOOM", to be released later in the year in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Formed in March 2022 by Florin Cucerzan (guitar and vocals) and Liviu Voda (guitar), the band was later joined by Dragos Benyovszky (bass and vocals), Catalin Chereji (keyboards) and Arpi Bogar (drums) to what nowadays is a determined quintet.
ENDLESS DARK strive to provide an atmosphere reminiscing to it's name, music-wise a Gothic Doom Metal band with Death and Black Metal influences. The sound, the message of the lyrics, the harmonic chaos, the obscure melody, they all create a cell of emotions bringing all that the name ENDLESS DARK holds within!
"The Kingdoom" is the first album of the Romanian band ENDLESS DARK, a material that preaches about a metaphorical entity by his name... the "kingdoom". This "kingdoom" is rather an idea, a morbid kind of thinking into the unknown, the mythical, the mystical, the dark path of the obscure idea of what afterlife could be, and of course... the ENDLESS DARK. The lyrics are reminiscing of death, many songs evoking a macabre tone in their lyrics while also holding high a very tiny touch of hope... or lack of it, from the melodic, chaotic harmony of the sound.
The band recently released their first official video for the
title-track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4vS51KhUo"From cold and shadows...
We rise under the darkest moon, beyond the mist of time that brings up the ENDLESS DARK!
Embrace the lost words, burn down the sun!
Restless revenants roaming the darkest depths of this existence, we fight for our unlight to become the Age of the Dark!
We shall rise the darkest light in the hopes of eternal peace!
We follow the mythical path of everlasting unlight to bring the peace amongst disturbed dead...
Let us reveal the ancient wisdom lost in time!
Let us bring you... The Kingdoom!"
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082732505774
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of the enigmatic Canadian dark ambient act CLOVEN, for the highly anticipated EP "TWILIGHT'S HEART." This atmospheric masterpiece is set to be unleashed on October 11, 2024.
Dave Bach, the creative force behind Cloven, shared his excitement about this collaboration: "With incredible respect and gratitude, I am happy to partner with WormholeDeath for the EP entitled "Twilight's Heart.
Twilight's Heart is the most mature work yet, compositionally, sonically, lyrically, and otherwise. It is a rumination on death, eternity, and love. It is entitled after the sigil of Cloven, a heart containing a multitude of stories, which is seen in the cover art."
Cloven is not just a band but a transcendent musical journey, blending the raw intensity of black metal with the haunting melodies of darkwave, gothic, and ambient music. The name Cloven signifies both division and unity, reflecting the project’s exploration of the human condition, the divine, and the eternal themes of love and separation.
At the Helm of Cloven
Cloven is the solo vision of Dave Bach, who collaborates with a talented pool of guest musicians, adding layers of depth and diversity to the project’s soundscapes.
With "Twilight's Heart," Cloven invites listeners to traverse a sonic landscape where darkness meets beauty, and every note echoes the eternal dance between life and death. Don’t miss out on this transcendent musical experience coming this October.
Tracklist:
1. In the House of Silence
2. L'appel du Vide
3. Wrapped in Talons
4. Love & Fire
5. Twilight's Heart
www.facebook.com/Cloven137
Finnish black/death Metal band LUUSÄKKI is set to release a self-titled debut album which will be out via Inverse Records on October 17th 2024. Statue in Uniform is the second single taken from the album and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/luusakki-statue
MS comments:
'"Statue in Uniform" is the second single from Luusäkki's upcoming self-titled debut album. The album was written and recorded in Helsinki in the fall of 2022. "Statue in Uniform" combines the dark tones of black metal with the fury of death metal. The song addresses the harsh reality of conflicts and aims to depict the inhuman effects of war as well as the cyclical nature of human suffering. The imagery paints a picture of lost souls and identities."
Listen to the first single Fifth of the Fifth Columns single: https://push.fm/fl/luusakki-fifth Track list:
01. Penned in Water
02. Gangrene
03. Spit Shined Pig Skin
04. Mai-Dun
05. Fifth of the Fifth Columns
06. Statue in Uniform
07. Suzerain
08. Hyena
09. Death Cult
10. All Hallows
11. City of God
Album cover by MS.
Biography:
Luusäkki is a Finnish one-man project combining black metal, death metal and ambient music. The unstable atmosphere of 2022 gave impetus to the creative process that gave birth to Luusäkki.
Line-up:
Markus Sundquist - Guitars, bass, synths, programming, other instruments, vocals, composition, lyrics, mixing, mastering.
https://www.facebook.com/luusakki
PHOBOIAN is a melodic death metal orchestra from Turku,
Finland. The band’s music incorporates classical female vocals into heavy
nordic melancholy. Phoboian was established in 2017 during an after party to a
metal gig, and since has gathered six musicians to its ranks: singers Inka
Laitinen and Eeva Korhonen, drummer Kristo Rautavuori,
bassist Jonathan Åkerman, and guitarists Olli Kuure and Otso
Turunen. After a long silence Phoboian is ready to release “THE
PLAGUE”, the first single from its upcoming album.Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/phoboian-plague
Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/zwBFugwL4So
“The Plague” tells about the extinction of mankind as a result of a deadly pandemic. It brings together medieval religious imagery and a modern scientific dystopia. Despite the macabre theme the song strives for beauty, and isn’t as much a prophecy as a warning. -Otso Turunen
"One of my favorite tracks from the upcoming album is definitely 'The Plague,' which harmonies and rhythms create an atmosphere that's great to rock out to. Together with the guys and Eeva, we’ve crafted a song that truly represents who we are, conveying relevant themes as well. Its energy and guitar riffs showcase our band’s sound at its best. Working together has been inspiring, and I believe listeners will also experience that energy. 'The Plague' is a part of our journey and a story we want to share."-Inka Laitinen
https://www.facebook.com/Phoboian
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: October 11th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Massacre | Death | Sepultura | Master
It’s more than thirty years since Decayed Existence began their crusade of crushing death metal, bringing immaculate riffs and darkly imaginative song writing together through an absolute understanding of the very heaviest of metals. Refining their art and building the foundations of an enduring legend through a plethora of demos, compilations, EPs and full length albums, the California band have made an indelible mark in the annals of extreme metal – and their story is far from over! As summer fades once more and the autumn nights draw in Decayed Existence will unleash what may well come to be recognised as the most powerful and exhilarating release of their decades spanning career…The Beginning Of Sorrows.
Opening with the intense immediacy of ‘Escape The Dead’, The Beginning Of Sorrows plunges you straight into a vortex of glorious riffs, steeped in the essence of classic death metal. The band shift smoothly through the gears, changing tempos from driving energy to slow, agonised passages that grind the bones to dust – and from that oppressive weight a superb solo spirals upwards, bringing to mind the seminal work of Chuck Schuldiner and James Murphy. As The Beginning Of Sorrows continues the lead guitar work establishes itself as a key ingredient of the Decayed Existence sound, adding a dimension of depth and melody to the surging power of this formidable set of songs. The ever present Harry Rocco continues to be the beating heart and engine of the band, a drummer /vocalist in the fine tradition of Beehler and Reifert and every bit as effective. First single, ‘Beheading The Colossus’ is the epitome of what Decayed Existence have to offer, with its fantastic hooks and genre defining riffs…riff after riff of utter class, making this album an absolute joy to listen to. But The Beginning Of Sorrows saves the best til last, concluding with three tracks captured live that are simply monstrous! ‘Detonation’ in particular is a beast…a nightmare amalgamation of adrenaline fuelled headbanging and vast, crawling horrors! When The Beginning Of Sorrows ends, all too soon, you can’t help but think that Decayed Existence, despite their years in the frontline trenches, might be about to start the most exciting chapter of their career to date.
With the studio recordings being produced by Andrew Giordanengo (Everything Destroying etc) and the live tracks captured by Jake Ottinger, The Beginning Of Sorrows sounds vibrant and dangerous throughout. When it’s released on October 11th, with the backing of Rottweiler Records, this album will drive Decayed Existence back into the forefront of the underground metal consciousness – exactly where they deserve to be. Prepare to be crushed!
Line-up:
Harry Rocco – Drums/Vocals
Jeffery Ke - Lead Guitar
Ryan Brown - Bass
Kyle Balsiger - Rhythm Guitar
*Additional guitars on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Jason Davis and Richard Nash
*Additional vocals on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Keith Thompson
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/DecayedExistenceOFFICIAL
Örebro (SE) - Progressive Death Metal band CARNOSUS have partnered with Heavy Blog is Heavy for the video premiere of "Worm Chaser, the second single from forthcoming album, WORMTALES. Check it out below!
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2024/09/11/exclusive-premiere-carnosus-introduce-you-to-the-worm-chaser/
CARNOSUS will release new album, Wormtales, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press, further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Pre-order:https://willowtip.com/bands/details/carnosus.aspx
https://carnosus.bandcamp.com/album/wormtales
Track Listing:
1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
https://willowtip.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Carnosus/
Release
date : September 20th 2024Genre : Epic Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
AORLHAC will release on September 20 the reissue of its winds trilogy, namely "A la Croisée des Vents" (remastered version + 3 bonus tracks), "La Cité des Vents" (remastered version) & "L’Esprit des Vents", all in a sumptuous A5 format case which has since been unveiled. The feedback I have had has been unanimous!
AORLHAC is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
The first two singles, "La Mort Prédite" from "A La Croisée Des Vents" and "Sant Flor" from "La Cité des Vents" have just been released on the Youtube channel Atmospheric Black Metal Albums but are also available on all download platforms.
Aorlhac is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
Preorders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/aorlhac/
Berlin (GER) - Avant-Garde Death Metal duo, INGURGITATING OBLIVION, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, have premiered Part III of 18-minute track, "THE BARREN EARTH OOZES BLOOD, AND SHAKES AND MOANS, TO DRINK HER CHILDREN'S GORE." The song is taken from forthcoming album, ONTOLOGY OF NOUGHT. Click the link below to stream it!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/11/an-ncs-premiere-ingurgitating-oblivion-the-barren-earth-oozes-blood-and-shakes-and-moans-to-drink-her-childrens-gore-part-3/
Part III will be available September 13 on all platforms. No Clean Singing will premiere the full album on September 24.
Ingurgitating Oblivion will release long-awaited new album, Ontology of Nought, September 27 on CD, gatefold 2x12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://bit.ly/ontology-willowtip
https://bit.ly/ontology-bandcamp
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.
And that’s that."
Track
Listing:1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/IngurgitatingOblivionOfficial
Originally released on limited-edition cassette earlier this year, fledgling label Alte Seelen will give Scripture of the Woods proper CD treatment on October 31.
Pre-order
the CD and stream the album now at https://alteseelen.bandcamp.com/album/scripture-of-the-woodsTracklist:
1) Emerging Glare
2) Folk of the Blossoming Sky
3) Sommar
4) The Field's Arrival
5) Washed Away Among the Stones
6) Fiendish Lore
7) Moon's Melody of Death
Upon first viewing, the band's name, cover art, and logo, might give one reason to assume this is simply a blatant Sort Vokter ripoff. On the contrary, this debut mini album is a definite nod to the former legendary ‘necro’ act, but the music within has a certain vibe that serves as a tribute of sorts while standing on its own merits. Thus, Scripture of the Woods will surely appeal to fans of such legendary acts as the aforementioned Sort Vokter, as well as Ildjarn and the early works of Gorgoroth, while maintaining a primitive sound and style all their own.
Comprised of two prolific musicians, Azeruel Woldaeg and Collier d'ombre,
KVELDSTIMER delivers seven tracks of primitive, yet majestic, old-school black metal. The atmosphere and striking execution conjure whispers of the early 90's Norwegian scene!
KVELDSTIMER is:
Azeruel Woldaeg - all instruments
Collier d'ombre - vocals
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564639922269
On November 1st 2024, Monumental Rex will internationally present EVERTO SIGNUM’S long-expected second full-length album, “BEASTIARY”, on special handcrafted CD Grimoire format.
Everto Signum is a Black Metal act embodied by Nekruss and Æminus, hailing from the inner realms of Portugal. Having released the debut full-length “Enneachotomy” in 2012 and the EP “Synergy” in 2014, the band lied dormant as the creative duo focused on other music projects, namely Carma and Lacrau.
After ten years of silence, Everto Signum skulk out of chasmic caverns to unleash their brand new creation entitled “Beastiary” – a concept album inspired by destructive powers of Nature. The band stays true to their elemental background by writing an immersive story that guides the listener through a chain reaction of natural disasters. These calamities are beastialized – manifested as wild uncontrollable beasts exhibiting intrinsic animalistic shapes, traits and behaviours. The plot is comprised of seven chapters, each consisting of a contextual introduction that describes the scenery and sets the mood for the destruction to come, and an interpretation of the actual cataclysm. Written in English, the expressively poetic lyrical narrative portrays a journey from an ice-covered mountain top through a valley, down to the depths of a meromictic lake and finally into a perennial forest to witness the dreadful wrath of ancient forces.
To concretize this work, Everto Signum synergized with Diogo Mota, best known as the drummer of Gaerea, who infused the album with much energy and vigour. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Nekruss himself, “Beastiary” stands as a hostile soundscape lasting over 50 minutes. Seven tracks build upon the musical ideas set by the latest EP, expanding and developing those into a more sophisticated form through the band’s signature Elemental Black Metal, this time utterly imbued with the brutality of Death Metal. Sublimely enriched with progressive structures, synthesizer-led passages, ambient sections and many other captivating elements coming from a vast range of influences such as Prog Rock, Folk, Dungeon Synth and even New-age music, “Beastiary” abounds with furiously melodic and potent guitar riffage, fierce and technical drumming, heavy pounding bass lines, and viciously varied extreme vocals. The production is aggressive, massive and multilayered, perfectly fitting the epic thematic of the album and keeping the listener on the edge throughout the entire journey.
The visual representation took form by the hand of the plastic artist RF Torres Valente who created a set of graphite and ink illustrations. These drawings were embellished with arcane calligraphy and exquisitely arranged into a grimoire-inspired layout, all scrupulously crafted by Infected Minds. Printed on rough texturized paper, the magnificent A5-sized 20-page booklet seamlessly depicts surrealistic concepts envisioned by Everto Signum.
Tracklist1. Genesis [0:49]
2. Colossus [5:05]
3. Ophidian [7:37]
4. Wyvern [9:34]
5. Dragon [8:41]
6. Deinos [13:06]
7. Weaver [6:43]
Complete album line-up:
Æminus – songwriting, guitars and bass
Nekruss – songwriting, lyrics, vocals, recording, mixing and mastering
Diogo Mota – session drums
RF Torres Valente – artwork
Infected Minds – calligraphy and layout
https://www.facebook.com/monumental.rex
https://www.facebook.com/EvertoSignum
For fans of : Bonginator, Dying Fetus, Fluids, Frog Mallet, Fulci, Goreport, Mortician, Peeling Flesh, Pissgrave, Sanguisugabogg, and Viscera Trail.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Fupa Goddess to the roster with the debut full-length album "Fuckyourface"! From the folds of Virginia/North Carolina, Fupa Goddess was formed in 2019 and spews forth sick Death Metal/Goregrind/Noise with a fun atmosphere. After countless EPs and splits, Fuckyourface is the band's first full-length album and pushes the boundaries of extreme music to the max... this is Partygore!
Listen to the single "Dr. Pill Wildnout" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFkS69YiCUE
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/fupa-goddess-fuckyourface-cd
Track
Listing:1. As A Friend
2. Clip Em Up High
3. Dr. Pill Wildnout
4. I Got My Shoes Tied And I’m Ready For Burritos
5. Killer To Some, Hero To Others
6. Moral Of The Story
7. Oh Dammit Barb
8. Same Shit Different Day
9. This Is Cheese Sauce
10. When You're All Outta Fucks
11. You Wanna Get Fucked Up
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
DOULOS – “BELLUM” (Single)
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease Date: August 30th 2024
Genre: Hardcore
For fans of: Freya | Pro-Pain | Lionheart | (Un)Worthy
Based in Riverside, Southern California, Doulos have been perennial outsiders, fighting for their place in the modern metal scene – equally unwilling to compromise their principles as they are to water down their stripped back, bloody knuckled hardcore song craft. Doulos are one of a rare breed of bands who live by their beliefs – be that playing charity shows to support the underprivileged, or donating merch proceeds to help in the fight against the despicable practice of sex trafficking – this band practice what they preach. Every word, every action is accompanied by no frills, super heavy hardcore, built on muscular riffs, impassioned vocals and a head-caving rhythm section – and that unencumbered power is perfectly presented by the high impact, knockout blow of new single ‘Bellum’.
Following up the initial charge of 2021s The Middle Man EP and the acclaimed barrage of last year’s full length debut album, Birth Pains – described by The Metal Onslaught as “taking their sound to its utter limits with absolute expertise” – ‘Bellum’ has a lot to live up to. Luckily this taste of the future from Doulos exceeds expectations with ease. There’s no prevaricating or procrastinating here…a militaristic drum pattern leads straight into riffs that shift and collide like tectonic plates reforming a planet. The smell of the pit hangs heavy in the air as ‘Bellum’ marches to a conclusion that comes too soon, that leaves you desperate for the next patented Doulos blow to land…but then that’s what the repeat button is for! And good things come to those who wait…
Out on August 30th via Rottweiler Records, ‘Bellum’ is another triumph for Doulos, another immaculate demonstration of their focus and intent. Easing off the accelerator and doubling down on the lead weight heaviness, every chord is delivered with determined intent and unquestionable sincerity. This is real. This is hardcore. This is Doulos.
Line-up:
Eddie – vocals
Melanie – Bass
Jeff – Drums
Noah – Guitar
Eza - Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063709294162
The spiritual successor to God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, ALTE
SEELEN is a new US-based label supporting the extreme metal underground
and adjacent subgenres.Founded by the heads of God is Myth and Ars Magna Recordings, Alte Seelen aims to produce high-quality releases while illuminating the bands, artists, and individuals who contribute to the music that is our life’s blood. In time the label hopes to expand its reach to provide unique items, ranging from prints to wood carvings and leatherwork.
While the label acknowledges and draws upon the experiences of the past, Alte Seelen represents a conscious decision to leave those ventures dormant and dreaming.
A new banner has been raised...
Halloween 2024 will see the release of the first two Alte Seelen titles.
Ringare - Sorrow Befell (majestic black metal / dark synth), CD and digital (originally released on vinyl by Iron Bonehead).
Kveldstimer – Scripture of the Woods (primitive, yet majestic Black Metal), CD and digital (limited-edition cassette released by Altare Productions).
In late fall/early winter, Alte Seelen will release By The Grace of Death from atmospheric black metal band Canis Dirus. Bindrune Recordings will handle vinyl treatment.
https://www.alteseelen.com/
RITUAL FOG - “BUT MERELY FLESH”
For
fans of
- Morgoth, Asphyx, Skeletal Remains, Laceration, Malevolent Creation, Death, Leper
ColonyRitual Fog have masterfully infused thrash influences in their old school death metal sound in a way that the music becomes far more acerbic and gritty, so much so that even when they slow down during their doomier moments, it sounds incredibly scathing and vile. Their riffs seem to have a tendency to press down against the listener and create a burning sensation first in the ears, then in the rest of the body. The hoarse vocals emanating from what can only be a serrated throat add to the grating effect and enhance the nastiness quotient manifold. They seem to have borrowed the right amount of influences to form a cohesive albeit abrasive sound that wreaks havoc no matter what path they decide to tread. As such, they are able to easily traverse blood-smeared pits in both fast paced and thrashy style as well as the ponderous, doom-riddled way, without diminishing the sizzle. This ability to retain the aggression and switch things up at the drop of the hat elevates them above their monotonous old school-sounding peers and gives them an exciting edge. Assimilating and perfecting their sound for their much awaited debut full length, Ritual Fog have created a lurching, ravaging beast and it's hungry and absolutely unstoppable.
Line up
Ian Younkin - Vocals / Guitar
Andrew Hobday - Drums
Spencer Martin - Guitar
Jon Clark - Bass
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado
Track listing
1. Misticism
2. Desolate Chasm
3. Slimeblade
4. Nocturnal Suffering
5. Demented Procession
6. Fog Sermon
7. Carnal Pain
8. Sentient Chamber
9. But Merely Flesh
Release date - November 29th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/ritualfog
Progressive blackmetallers ETERNAL CRYPT promote their sophomore album with the second single/ lyric video: “RUNNING ALONE IN THE FOREST” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMVoDt9fzQ
Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" Releasing September 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt
Forbannet, meaning cursed in Norwegian, is an esoteric death metal band from Rotterdam and Groningen, Netherlands. Combining elements of brutal death metal, death-doom and old school melodic death metal, we challenge the psychological and spiritual limits of the human mind throughout our lyrics, imagery and instrumentalism. For fans of: Phlebotomized, Blood Incantation, Intestine Baalism, Eternal Suffering, Worm.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKgRf3Y0GjinO_NOi2wMAw
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085216816267
MERCIFUL THE DYING LIGHT continues the band's constant evolution with this genre-bending offering of blackened death metal. Written and recorded by the band's lone member Justin Vølus, Merciful the Dying Light drew inspiration from themes of vampirism, cosmic horror, and Mesopotamian mythos.
Track list:1) Crowns of Ulthar
2) Sanity Forsaken
3) Blasphemies Infernal Strife
4) Merciful the Dying Light
5) Hissing Dissent
6) Revengeance of Blood
7) Between Two Fires
VØLUS is a one-man blackened death metal band from South Carolina, USA, delivering a unique blend of OSDM, Blackened Death Metal, and Progressive/Dissonant Death Metal. Merciful the Dying Light is the fourth full-length album in the VØLUS discography and the band's seventh overall release, including demos and EPs. The band, alongside Vargheist Records, was founded by Justin Vølus in 2018.
VØLUS is:
Justin Vølus - All Instruments, Vocals and Lyrics
https://www.facebook.com/volusdeath
https://vargheistrecords.com/
Atlanta
(GA) - Boris Records and Deanwell Global Music have
released SURRENDER TO DEATH: A HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA METAL
UNDERGROUND VOL. 1 on deluxe vinyl and digital formats!Spanning two decades of local bands, studio projects, and touring heavyweights, Surrender to Death showcases over 20 bands, ranging from the early days of traditional heavy metal to gory basement death metal to second-wave black metal. Far from the better-known scenes in the Bay Area and New York and Florida, the Atlanta scene was comprised of musicians dedicated to the most despised genre of music, exploring subgenres and following their art wherever it took them. Strap in and prepare yourself for a night of fierce metallic sounds born in sweaty nightclubs, packed house parties, and DIY warehouse shows.
Over half a decade in the making, Surrender to Death features original recordings sourced directly from the bands. Scheduled for release September 6 on double-vinyl with a gatefold jacket, the packaging also includes an 11x17 double-sided insert containing bios and photos of each band, a sticker, random repro band flyers, and an 18x24 full color poster. Available now for preorder in four different color options.
Track Listing:
1. Messendger – “Strangers”
2. Fortnox – “Lucifer's Eyes”
3. Ghost Story – “What Few Even Dare”
4. Necropolis – “Waters of Lathe”
5. MX – “Rock You”
6. Sinister Angel – “Streetlight Glamour”
7. Legion – “Evil Mind”
8. Kinetic Dissent – “Reflected Fear”
9. Dark Overlord – “Til Death Do Us Part”
10. Hallows Eve – “Metal Merchants” (vinyl-only track)
11. Unblessed – “When It Bleeds It Pours”
12. Lestregus Nosferatus – “Sixteenth Chamber”
13. Rot – “Pray to Death”
14. Avulsion – “Inexorable Suffering”
15. Dawn of Orion – “Gates of Emptiness”
16. Haborym – “Metaphorical Ithaca”
17. Tragic Demise – “The Righteous Shall Fall”
18. Demoncy – “Winter Bliss”
19. Necroflesh – “Scream”
20. Procostimus – “Synthesis of Rebirth”
21. Darkened Skies – “Reign of Radulescu”
22. Vastion – “Ensuring Your Death”
Credits:
All tracks remastered from various sources by Jessica Thompson Audio.
Surrender to Death logo and jacket illustration by Brian Warner (ESAYDE).
Surrender to Death is part of Deanwell Global Music’s “Georgia
Historical Metal Archive Series” and Volume 2 in Boris Record’s “Atlanta Metal Underground Archive Series.”
Purchase/Stream:
https://deanwellglobalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
Sweden's
melodic death trio AGAINST I is now streaming their newest
single, "BOUND IN BLOOD." The track marks the first
taste of what's to come with the band's upcoming full-length, SONGS
FOR THE DYING.Take another step into the darkness and the next chapter of AGAINST I with "Bound In Blood" and prepare for more. Stream the song now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby - released in May 2024 - left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.
AGAINST I will release Songs for the Dying on November 29.
AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.
In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.
Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona - vocals
Mathias Back - guitars
Anders Ström - drums
https://www.facebook.com/againstIband
Exhaust is available in its entirety today, September 6, 2024. The band has chosen to forego the standard pre-release press cycle so that fans can experience the full recording immediately upon announcement, as it is intended to be heard. Exhaust is available on all digital platforms, as well as on CD, cassette, and vinyl!
Purchase/Stream:
https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/exhaust
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/pyrrhon.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-I4GwWYz0
Fever: The Making Of Pyrrhon’s Exhaust:
Pyrrhon was stuck in mid-2023 after prolonged global unrest and personal changes. In 2020, their album Abscess Time arrived at the heart of the pandemic. In 2021, they went on one tour at the height of the Delta COVID wave before clubs started shutting down again. In 2022, they played a single show. In 2023, they had only three songs written for a fifth album.
The band decided to shake things loose with a retreat. Armed with their instruments, psychedelic mushrooms, and a few bad movies, they rented a cabin in rural northeastern Pennsylvania in May 2023. The decision worked. The creative energy surged, and the band wrote three new songs over the weekend.
“Initially, we just didn't seem to be able to strike the same intensity as past Pyrrhon records,” vocalist and lyricist Doug Moore says. However, the time in the cabin allowed the band to reconnect as musicians and friends. “It was a turning point for the record,” Moore says. “We didn't have enough material. We hadn’t spent that much time together, and it felt like we were able to rediscover who we are and feel the energy of the collaboration.”
“We’d never done a creative retreat before, and it was so cool to write stuff on the spot,” guitarist Dylan DiLella says. “Writing stuff in the same room showed us that we don’t have to try as hard to create cool music. There was a lot of bashing our heads in this band, especially when trying to make this record. Going with the energy in the room helped us trust ourselves more.”
Pyrrhon, which formed in New York City in 2008 when most of the band was in college, has always been classified as technical death metal for convenience. Their music, however, defies convention—even in the anything-goes world of 21st-century metal. Pyrrhon's music contains the musical prowess of Gorguts’s Obscura, the unrelenting rhythmic pummeling of Big Black, and the experimentation of free jazz. Moore’s lyrics - a combination of poetry and flash prose - are a welcome relief in an art form awash in stale cliches and genre tropes. Pyrron’s jarring and complex music - a true outlier when the band released their first album over a decade ago - requires attention and scrutiny, and demands replay.
Pyrrhon’s fifth album, Exhaust, is not a concept record. However, many songs touch on where we are in 2024; people are overwhelmed and unable to catch their breath. The album was initially called “Exhaustion,” but drummer Steve Schwegler noticed recurring imagery about cars slowly degrading from overuse - an apt metaphor for an album exploring perpetual burnout. On a larger level, Exhaust is about things - machines or humans - being ground down and never recovering. It also hints at the exhaustion of staying sane in a world overrun with digital devices, social media, holograms, and artificial intelligence.
“It’s about the experience of being pushed beyond your ability to sustain things,” Moore says. “We went through a pandemic, and now people act like it didn’t happen. We went through an attempted fascist insurrection, and now people act like it didn’t happen. It’s a sense of constantly juggling things and never having a handle on them. That feeling became a big part of this record and the imagery.”
Pyrrhon’s songwriting process has always been democratic. On Exhaust, however, they wrote more material as a unit. In the past, one member wrote the framework of a song using a sequence of riffs or grooves. For Exhaust, Pyrrhon worked more collaboratively and wrote several songs as a group while jamming. “On the trip to Pennsylvania, we wrote as a group on the spot,” Moore says. “But even outside that, we wrote songs in our practice space. We have the same democratic principle as before, but what happened with Exhaust was that we all got better at realizing what works. It’s supposed to sound wild, but we’ve been a band for over 15 years, and the current lineup has been together for nearly a decade. The result was knowing what to do to serve the big picture.”
“Exhaust sounds like a band playing together, which is tough for a technical experimental death metal band,” DiLella says. “That’s always been our goal, but we haven't achieved it until this record. It’s our tightest record, but in some ways, it's also the loosest. It’s easy to forget about the burning passion we all had when we started this band. We are all passionate music fans, and that is channeled into this band. We just have recently realized how lucky we are to have Pyrrhon.”
Exhaust was recorded with longtime Pyrrhon producer Colin Marston in December 2023 at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves studios in Queens, shortly before the studio closed. The album benefits from the band members' other musical pursuits and life changes over the past four years. Moore joined the experimental black metal band Scarcity and became a software developer. DiLella joined the ascendant noise rock band Couch Slut and became a guitar teacher. Bassist Erik Malave studied library science. Schwegler finished college on the GI Bill and got an engineering job. “Our jobs and our lives changed a lot,” Moore says. “We almost had to figure out how to be a band again.”
In Pyrrhon’s early days, the band often wrote about their adopted hometown of New York. Their debut album, An Excellent Servant But A Terrible Master, is, in many ways, an album about the city. In recent years, however, they have looked wider for inspiration - even to topics like American football. One of Exhaust’s standout tracks “Concrete Charlie” is loosely based on hard-hitting Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Chuck Bednarik, who exhibited CTE symptoms at the end of his life.
“It’s outwardly about football but more about how a larger system used and discarded him,” Moore says. “It’s part of the American experience. These titans of sports and people lionized by American culture are turned into mulch by the end of their lives. Football is a microcosm of American life, and we lionize these men who achieve extraordinary things but are fundamentally being exploited.”
A little more than a year removed from the cabin, Pyrrhon is reenergized and looking forward. “The pandemic and everything that happened honestly gave us a chance to pause for the first time since we’ve been a band,” DiLella says. “In the past, when albums were done, we started working on a new one. I’ve been reflecting on the band’s early days lately. We were kids when the band started. Now, I feel like we can work to our strengths more. I feel more confident and think the rest of the band does, too.”
“I did a lot of soul-searching with Exhaust,” Moore says. “We've been through a time of great uncertainty. I tend to get into my head about this stuff. Now that our lives are more balanced, I feel it was all worth it.”
- Justin M. Norton
Track
Listing:1. Not Going To Mars
2. First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
3. The Greatest City On Earth
4. Strange Pains
5. Out Of Gas
6. Luck Of The Draw
7. Concrete Charlie
8. Stress Fractures
9. Last Gasp
10. Hell Medicine
Line-up:
Erik Malave - Bass
Dylan DiLella - Guitars
Doug Moore - Vocals
Steve Schwegler - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/pyrrhonband
The video to the atmospheric single “Zielenrust” has been premiered today via No Clean Singing. Watch the video here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/09/06/an-ncs-video-premiere-krvl-zielenrust/
Shazzula of Wolvennest guests on the track. The band commented about her contribution: “When we were listening to the demo of this song we felt like there was something missing. So we came up with the idea to add some female vocals on the intro. Shazzula was our first choice and luckily she liked our music and she said yes.”
Pre-save the single on digital platforms: https://share.amuse.io/track/krvl-zielenrustPre-order the album “Donkere Paden”:
https://krvl.bandcamp.com/album/donkere-paden
https://t.ly/krvlD (CD)
https://t.ly/krvlV (Vinyl)
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters.
The album will feature guest vocalists H. from the band Oerheks and Shazzulah from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states:
"We've poured our souls into crafting an atmospheric black metal album that will transport you to realms of chilling beauty and crushing despair. Prepare yourselves, for KrvL's reign of darkness begins anew when Autumn falls…"
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
https://thesehandsmelt.shop/
https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
DEFILED EMBRACE - "THE NETHER EARTH"
Release
Date: September
06, 2024Label: Another Side Records
The second full-length studio album by Israeli Doom Metal project.
Following the promising debut album "Whispers Of The Forest", "The Nether Earth" is fifty-four minutes Doom Death Metal creation, with its roots deep into the world of sadness and gloom.
The album speaks of the sadness and sorrow a person endures in life, such as love, loss, the dying and mourning of loved ones, and the wish to cause harm in turn. While so, the album's artwork and theme song describes the darkest side of the world we live in - a world full of suffering, a place barely suitable to live in for those, who are emotional, caring, and loving.
"The Nether Earth" brings a modern vibe and sound of Doom Metal, deeply influenced by bands such as Swallow The Sun, Clouds, Trees of Eternity, and The Sins Of Thy Beloved.
Tracklist:
1. This Blackened Half
2. Defiled Embrace
3. Cold
4. The Nether Earth (In Shade of Rotten Trees II)
5. Pieces
6. Mausoleum
7. Dim
8. Erase All That Is Pure
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://anotherside.metalscraprecords.com/
Glasgow (Scotland) - Brutal Death Metal quartet, INIQUITOUS SAVAGERY, are back! After nearly a decade since the release of full-length debut album, SUBVERSIONS OF THE PSYCHE, the Scottish brutes return with sophomore album, EDIFICE OF VICISSITUDES, their first for Willowtip!
Without compromise, stylistic detours or mellowing with age, Edifice of Vicissitudes is a blast-beaten beast of an album and a quintessential example of Brutal Death Metal in its purest form.
Guitarist Joe Fleetwood drives that point home in explaining that, “Edifice of Vicissitudes is the culmination of years of jamming and formulating our ideas into the most brutal and twisted Iniquitous Savagery songs we could make.”
Willowtip Records will release Edifice of Vicissitudes November 22 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order:https://iniquitoussavagery.bandcamp.com/album/edifice-of-vicissitudes
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/iniquitous-savagery.aspx
Track Listing:
1. Casualty of Diabolical Trial
2. Synaptic Cull
3. Choked Before First Breath
4. Omnipotence Negates Self-Affliction
5. Narcotic Exsanguination
6. Lifeblood
7. Drenched in Righteous Offal
8. Bio-Digital Convergence in the Fourth Industrial Age
Credits:
All music and lyrics by Iniquitous Savagery.
Recorded by D.P Johnson and Euan Harrison at Audio Lounge and Full Pelt studios.
Reamping, mixing and mastering by Colin Marston at The Thousand Caves.
Cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design.
Line-up:
Liam McCall - Vocals
Joe Fleetwood - Guitar
Chris Ryan - Bass
Euan Harrison - Drums
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery
They have always stayed on their path of mixing deathmetal with a grind sauce and dosing everything with a good serving of humor. From blast beats, gravity blasts, a german spoken a capella piece, breakdowns and a surprise power metal solo it‘s impossible to stand still.
The latest masterpiece „AT FULL FORCE“ (out February 11th, 2024) is the first album under the new line-up.
You’re either banging your head or dodging inflatable beachballs at their shows.
Don‘t expect angry frowns – GORE FORCE V wants to see smiles and raised hands
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_kEfS8CtUH/?igsh=eDU1MzY4dzlpa3cw
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/76QPA7Nqfjpl7Falw7SxNK?si=Z86gI5tXSSyfNzg5yw7OeA
https://www.instagram.com/gore_force_5
Play "The Sun, You" here: https://linktr.ee/saddayah
"The Sun, You" was recorded at Osimetric Studios Bucharest. Cover art by Filip Rădulescu.
"Lila" will be released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music, more about this to be revealed soon.
SADDAYAH was founded 11 years ago in Ploiesti, Romania. The band's music is based in traditional Death Metal although the members' high technical level shaped a new direction, a combination of Melodic Technical Death Metal with Progressive and Black Metal influences.
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.saddayah.com
Hungarian Death Metal band ...IN VISCERO released their debut
album "ITALIA VIOLENTA"Hungarian Death Metal trio ...IN VISCERO released their debut full-length album "Italia Violenta" as limited edition jewel-case CD on Pest Records (Romania) and Metal Ör Die Records (Hungary)! The band's sound is Swedish, the band members are seasoned musicians with experience in Hungarian bands such as Casketgarden, Boru, Mutilation Case and Rém, and the lyrics are in Italian.
Here's what the band had to say about the album: "Our goal is to evoke the great moments of Italian cinema between the 60s and 90s. The era when filmmaking was more human, creative and forward-looking. When the void created by financial gaps was filled with human creativity, which created masterpieces that are now inscribed in gold in the eternal pantheon of universal cinematography. The seven films evoked by the album's songs tell tales about demons, zombies, witches and the darkest side of the human mind. After listening to the album, watching these films is not only necessary, but mandatory!
Viva il Cinema Italiano!"
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-viscero-italia-violenta
https://www.facebook.com/metalordierec/
ASCIAN: Neues Album “SING TO ME, SWEET VOID” kommt
in wenigen Wochen . Ende des Monats ist es endlich soweit!
ASCIAN sind zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me,
Sweet Void“ vereinen sie einmal mehr fragile hoffnungsvolle Momente mit der
anmutigen Schönheit tiefster Trauer.
Das zweite Album der Braunschweiger Doom/Post-Black-Metaller ist in dieser Form ein Meisterstück aus ergreifenden Melodien und tonnenschweren Riffs.
Tracklist
01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit OPHIS, FROWNING und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom
AMYSTERY – „CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/Amysterycult
Tauche ein in das düstere Symphonic-Metal-Erlebnis: Sopransirene TALIA HOIT kündigt ihr neues Album an! Vorstellung der Videosingle “OCEAN” in Vorfreude auf das Album “Oceans”
Der Ozean ist ebenso gegensätzlich wie geheimnisvoll.
Einerseits ist er tief, gefährlich, pechschwarz, mit Teilen, die noch
unerforscht sind, während Folklore und Mythologie uns lehren, dass er auch
voller Meeresungeheuer wie Kraken oder Riesentintenfische und tödlich
verführerischer Kreaturen wie Sirenen oder Meerjungfrauen ist. Andererseits ist
er ruhig und still, bietet stille Höhlen und schützende Ufer, bevölkert von
schönen Wesen und einer faszinierenden Flora. In einem metaphorischen
Verständnis spiegelt diese Vielfalt des Ozeans auch die Vielfalt der
menschlichen Gefühle und Erfahrungen wider. Genau von diesem Themenbereich hat
sich die Symphonic-Metal-Nixe und talentierte Singer-Songwriterin Talia
Hoit für ihr kommendes Album “Oceans” inspirieren lassen,
das am 21. November 2024 erscheinen wird.
In zehn fesselnden Songs erreicht die aufstrebende Symphonic-Metal-Sängerin meisterhafte Höhen und Tiefen. Mit Mat Plekhanov an der Gitarre (DRAGONY), Roland Navratil am Schlagzeug (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES, EDENBRIDGE) und Max Stoner an Bass- und Rhythmusgitarre kann sie sich zusätzlich mit einer herausragenden Besetzung rühmen. Alle Tracks auf dem Album wurden von Talia Hoit geschrieben, von ihr und Frank Pitters (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, DEEP SUN, EDENBRIDGE) produziert und knüpfen thematisch an das nautische Thema an. “Oceans” ist ein symphonisches Eintauchen in die wechselnden Gezeiten menschlicher Emotionen und behandelt Themen wie langsam fortschreitende Liebe, die auf felsigen Ufern aufläuft, die weite Leere des Verlustes, die Standhaftigkeit inmitten turbulenter Wellen sowie den Triumph des menschlichen Geistes – Talia Hoit lädt uns ein, sie auf eine Reise unter die Wellen und ins Innere der Ozeane zu begleiten. Ihr Sound ist dunkel, introspektiv und metaphorisch. Er löst sicherlich eine Reihe von Emotionen aus und kann zum Nachdenken über Themen wie Liebe und Verlust anregen. Talia erklärt: “Bei diesem Album möchte ich wirklich, dass die Leute die Musik und die Themen der Songtexte tief spüren, wie die Tiefen des Ozeans. Ich möchte, dass es eine Reise für den Hörer ist, eine, die Spaß macht, aber auch emotional bewegt.” Aber selbst wenn man nicht so tief taucht, kann man es genießen, auf eine nautische musikalische Reise mitgenommen zu werden, ein Abenteuer, wenn man so will. So oder so, Talias Musik hat eine unbestreitbare Wirkung auf den Hörer. Wenn du also ein Metal-Fisch bist, der im weiten Meer der musikalischen Möglichkeiten herumdümpelt, wirst du es bestimmt genießen, dich absichtlich in ihrem sorgfältig gewobenen symphonischen Metal-Netz zu verfangen!
Trackliste
1. Castaway
2. Unanchored
3. Ocean
4. Beautiful
5. Stolen
6. Abyss
7. VastDeep
8. Island of Hope
9. Infinity
10. Significance
"Oceans" ist hier bereits vorbestellbar: https://orcd.co/oceans3
Du kannst es nicht erwarten, bis das neue Album rauskommt? Kein Problem! Du kannst die Wartezeit überbrücken und dich auf die Stimmung und den Sound des kommenden Albums “Oceans” vorbereiten, indem du in der Zwischenzeit in Talia Hoits Videosingle “Ocean” eintauchst. Der Song wird auch auf dem kommenden Album zu hören sein und dient als erster Vorgeschmack auf das, was uns erwartet, denn er war die erste Inspiration für “Oceans”. Der musikalische Kontrast und das Zusammenspiel zwischen dem fesselnden Orchesterarrangement, den schweren Instrumentalklängen, Talias sanftem Soprangesang und den emotionalen Lyrics sind eine faszinierende, gelungene Mischung aus musikalischen Eindrücken einerseits und wecken andererseits die Assoziation, die rhythmischen Bewegungen des Ozeans an der Oberflächen und darunter die Ebbe und Flut der Wellen spüren zu können. Der starke, emotionale Ton und der Liedtext spiegeln die Herausforderung wider, die es darstellt, die turbulenten Gewässer menschlicher Zuneigung zu navigieren, ganz so, als würde man durch die tiefen Gewässer des Meeres steuern müssen. Gleichzeitig erinnert der Song daran, dass die Brutalität und Weite des Ozeans, durch die man sich sehr klein und verloren fühlen kann, ähnlich der überwältigenden Erfahrung von Liebe und des Getrenntseins von geliebten Menschen, durch die schönen Momente des Zusammenseins und Füreinanderdaseins ausgeglichen werden, die ebenso schön sind wie das Glitzern an der Meeresoberfläche. Tauche also mit Talia Hoit in den “Ocean” ein!
Jetzt reinhören und die Videosingle “Ocean” hier ansehen: https://youtu.be/ADpdrcQQBVM?si=tYnUg_sUxkEnXy3f
Talias neue Single "Ocean" für deine persönliche Playlist: https://orcd.co/taliahoit2
Mehr über Talia Hoit
Für Talia Hoit aus Colorado, die seit ihrem fünften Lebensjahr klassisch am Klavier ausgebildet wurde, hat sich ihre musikalische Früherziehung definitiv ausgezahlt. Heute schreibt sie eigene Songs, tritt als Sängerin und Keyboarderin auf und komponiert Orchesterpartituren für symphonischen Metal. Seit vielen Jahren schreibt sie auch leidenschaftlich gerne Songs außerhalb einer offiziellen Band und arbeitet nun mit talentierten Produzenten und Musikern zusammen, um ihre persönlichsten und intimsten Songs zum Leben zu erwecken und mit der Welt zu teilen.
Fünf Jahre lang war Talia die Keyboarderin und Songwritertin der Band AnaDies. Derzeit ist sie Leadsängerin, Orchestratorin und Co-Songwriterin der Symphonic-Metal-Band BEYOND FORGIVENESS sowie Keyboarderin für die Metalband OB NIXILIS. Als Solokünstlerin hat sie zwei Original-Heimstudio-Alben für persönliche Zwecke geschrieben und aufgenommen: “Fate's Too Small” (2007) und “A Little Longer” (2012), die nur in einer limitierten Auflage auf CD erschienen sind, hauptsächlich für Freunde und Familie. Im Jahr 2019 nahm sie die Single “Angel” (produziert von Jarek Musil) auf, die erst kürzlich neu gemastert wurde. Nach der Erfahrung, mit einem professionellen Produzenten zu arbeiten, beschloss sie, ihr Soloprojekt weiterzuverfolgen, um so viele ihrer persönlichen Songs, die sie im Laufe der Jahre geschrieben hatte, professionell zu produzieren und kommerziell zu veröffentlichen wie möglich. Im Jahr 2023 veröffentlichte sie zwei weitere Singles: “Abandon” und “Whispers in the Storm”. Ihre langjährige Erfahrung in der Musikbranche und ihr Verständnis von klassischer Musik spiegeln sich in diesen Werken deutlich hörbar wider und zeugen von hoher Qualität und Kompetenz. Talias Musik ist definitiv ein Leckerbissen für Symphonic-Metal-Fans sowie Liebhaber harter Musik, denn sie zeigt Einflüsse von Bands wie WITHIN TEMPTATION, NIGHTWISH, EVANESCENCE und VISIONS OF ATLANTIS.
Surfe das Web, springe auf die Metal-Wellen auf und komme bereits vor der Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums in Stimmung! Talia Hoit online entdecken und anhören:
https://www.taliahoit.com/
https://www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficial
MOTÖRHEAD kündigen an: "WE TAKE NO PRISONERS – THE
SINGLES 1995–2006" als Sammlung von A- und B-Seiten im DELUXE 7”
SET, als Doppel-CD sowie in digitaler Form "Shut Your Mouth" (Single
Edit) erstmals digital erhältlich!
In der goldenen Ära der Single – in den 1970er und 80er Jahren – stürmten Motörhead regelmäßig am Sonntagnachmittag die Ohren der Chart-Hörer mit einer Reihe von Hits in den Rockcharts der damaligen Zeit. Die Single als Format mag zwar seit den 90er Jahren mit dem Aufkommen der CD an Bedeutung verloren haben, dies minderte jedoch nicht die Qualität der Singles und Promos, die Motörhead weiterhin veröffentlichten. Diese zumeist auf CD erschienenen Singles sind heute rar und haben einen sehr hohen Sammlerwert. Da erscheint es doch passend, auch diesen Patronengurt an Hit-Kalibern der Band nochmals aufzuarbeiten und in dem Format zu veröffentlichen, das einst durch die Single geboren wurde: 7"-Vinyl.
"We Take No Prisoners" ist eine Sammlung der Singles der Band aus den Jahren 1995 bis 2006, die als Box-Set mit neun 7"-Singles sowie als erweiterte Doppel-CD und als digitale Edition erhältlich sind. Von Publikumslieblingen wie dem wuchtigen "Sacrifice" über ihre einzigartige Coverversion der Sex Pistols mit "God Save The Queen", bis hin zu den halbakustischen Roots-Vibes von "Whorehouse Blues" – es ließ sich nicht leugnen, dass ihr songschreiberisches Können immer noch unübertroffen war.
Mit einer Auswahl seltener Live- und Radiomitschnitte und einem lange verloren geglaubten Promo-Interview mit Lemmy und Mikkey Dee aus dem Jahr 2004 ist dies die ultimative Sammlung aus jener Ära der Band mit den Songs, die den Erfolg ihrer jeweiligen Alben befeuerten.
Weiter unten gibt es alle Details zu den jeweiligen "We Take No Prisoners"-Releases. News und Updates finden sich mit einem Besuch auf www.iMotorhead.com.
Trackliste des 7"-Boxsets:
DISC ONE
A – Sacrifice
B – Over Your Shoulder (Live)
DISC TWO
A – I Don't Believe A Word
(Single Edit)*
B – Overnight Sensation (Live)
DISC THREE
A – Love For Sale
B – Take The Blame
DISC FOUR
A – God Save The Queen
B – One More Fucking Time
DISC FIVE
A – Shut Your Mouth
B – See Me Burning
DISC SIX
A – Whorehouse Blues
B – Killers
DISC SEVEN
A – God Was Never On Your Side
B – Trigger
DISC EIGHT
A – R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (2006 version)
B – R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (Live)”
DISC NINE
A/B – Inferno Interview – Bel Age Hotel, California, April 2004 (w/ Mikkey Dee and Lemmy)
“We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" ist ab 25. Oktober 2024 erhältlich.
www.iMotorhead.com
Hier vorbestellbar: https://motorhead.lnk.to/prisoners
This early stream of AGONY'S BESPOKE comes exclusively through Metal Injection. Listen to the album now at https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/blighted-eye-streams-melodic-banger-of-a-new-record-agonys-bespoke
Agony's Bespoke is a monumental, hour-long work, marking a new height for the band's growing skills of songwriting and storytelling. Theatrical and immersive, the album is heavily inspired by the 2018 Australian film, "Nightingale," and tells a similarly tragic story. Highlighting the transformative power of violence and the ultimate futility of revenge, the album seeks to explore the lasting emotional and psychological impact of trauma.
Beyond The Top Records will release Agony's Bespoke on digipak CD, limited-edition vinyl, and digital formats on September 20. Pre-orders are available at: https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecords
BLIGHTED EYE has already released two tracks off Agony's Bespoke. Stream "In Emnity" and "Howls from Beyond the Mist" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1. Tragoedia
2. The Wounding
3. In Emnity
4. Howls from Beyond the Mist
5. A Feast for Worms
6. Pallid
7. Nightingale
8. A Reverent Stillness
9. Agony’s Bespoke
Agony's Bespoke was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Sedin. Cover art by Caelan Stokkermans.
Hailing from the greater Seattle area, BLIGHTED EYE is a progressive death/black metal act featuring members from Aethereus, Mesmur, and Pantheist. The band interweaves crushing riffs and blastbeats with intricate, layered melodic work akin to Opeth, Swallow the Sun, Rotting Christ, and Dark Tranquility. Their musical journey aims to evoke a bespoke atmosphere that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the haunting lyrical themes that reside within the darkest recesses of the mind.
BLIGHTED EYE is:
Christopher Jones: Guitar
Kyle Chapman: Guitar, Vocals
Ben Gassman: Bass
John Devos: Drums
https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecords
https://www.facebook.com/BlightedEye
Drowning In Blood is a thrash metal 4-piece from Montreal with epic harmonies, headcrushing riffs and themes of war, freedom, revolution and liberty. Their music displays influence from Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Toxic Holocaust, Power Trip, Kreator and Exodus with some hints of Melodic Death Metal.
The band was originally formed of drummer Noah Muller (ex-False Gods), bassist Mathieu Brunet (Tribal Bones, Atomic Threat), and lead guitarist/singer Christophe Michaud (Grimhold). After a couple of shows, the band decided to get a second guitarist in order to make live performances more complete and they hired Justin Boisvert (Grimhold). After parting ways with Mathieu for personal reasons, the band hired Nicolas Tremblay (ex-False Gods, Eons Of Serenity) as new bassist.
The band released its debut EP Crush The Weak at the end of 2021 and slowly made their way through the local scene before releasing their single Resist, Revolt! in 2022. Their latest album "You've Won... But At What Cost?" has been released on August 9th.
http://www.drowninginblood.com
https://www.facebook.com/DrowningInBlood
Dear
Friends in the Press and Media worldwide.We’re proud to announce a new
partnership with emerging German black/death metal terror cult WRAHHA.
Hailing from Leipzig, Germany, Wrahha is the spiritual successor to the defunct
Leipzig-based bestial Black Death cult Lihhamon, which existed briefly
between 2015 and 2017. Wrahha is spearheaded by Lihhamon guitarist M., and new
co-conspirators P. and F., continuing the previous band's unholy campaign down
the path of omnipotent destruction and absolute sonic bedlam.
Wrahha's three inaugural tracks forming the debut "Harbingers of a Horrid Cleansing" demo tape here presented (released in America by Sentient Ruin and in Europe by AbArt Corruption) are a weaponized instrument of terror that in a bare ten minutes tests the limits of human resistance taking it to its bloodiest breaking point. The three tracks bring forth an unprecedented audial assault channeling the cruelty and mercilessness of black/death cults like Revenge, Diocletian and Heresiarch, while establishing Wrahha as a violent means of transcendence in its own right, not one who will ever follow in anyone's steps, but rather one meant to forge its own destiny and self-determination in crushing tyranny and cast its own destructive shadow across the path of anything or anyone who dare to oppose.
"HARBINGERS OF A HORRID CLEANSING" demo tape’s imminent arrival has now also been teased by European extreme metal blog Antichrist Magazine, who have premiered the track “Totalitarian Crucifixion Rite“ - you can check out the feature and listen to the track https://antichristmagazine.com/exclusive-premiere-wrahha-totalitarian-crucifixion-rite/
As its title suggests, this demo tape release is like an omen or harbinger of Wrahha's horrid aural atrocity awaiting ahead in the form of the band's upcoming debut full-length, which will be a concept album about gaining and losing power. This demo is loosely based around the same theme. With "Berserker Elite...." the band depicts the mythos of the infamous frenzied warriors who went into battle in a trance before the regular troops, like harbingers of what is about to come. "Totalitarian Crucifixion Rite" is about the concept of maintaining power through terror, which in the end leads always to downfall. While the final song "Imperious Mastery..." introduces the theme of overthrowing and cleansing a totalitarian regime, as happened for example during the Trials of Nurnberg, where the foundations and vestiges of the old ideology were denied and erased to build something new.
The "Harbingers of a Horrid Cleansing" demo tape will be officially released on September 20 2024 by Sentient Ruin in America in collaboration with AbArt Corruption for Europe
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/wrahha-harbingers-of-a-horrid-cleansing
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/wrahha
German
Black Metallers GROZA published another song from their highly
anticipated new album “NADIR”. The track is called “DELUGE”
and can be streamed on all relevant platforms.
"Nadir"is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
https://www.facebook.com/agonyabsinthe
For our upcoming vinyl, with Empty Throne (USA) we are working with Musiccode (Denmark) who will handle the production.
6 songs, +40 minutes of Blackened Death/Thrash Metal!
PRE-order the LP now! (Limited to 300 copies on black vinyl - or as we call it - black death vinyl....)
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tba-fall058-pre-order-now
PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'In Search of Reason' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-search
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."- Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Biography:
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Raleigh (NC) - Decibel Magazine has premiered "ON THE RUN" from U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA! "On The Run" is the second single from forthcoming full-length debut album, SUMMER, and you can check it out at the link below! https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/09/03/track-premiere-valletta-on-the-run/
"On The Run" will be available September 6 on all digital platforms!
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records.
Track Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://shop.forcefieldrecords.org/
https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
Finnish melodic death metal band CROWEN is set to release their new EP 'WHERE THE DARKNESS FALLS' later this autumn via Inverse Records. The First single 'DARK FOREVER' is released today and a stunning music video is available here: https://youtu.be/fHGAPLay3PE
Dark Forever tells the story of an afterlife where darkness, beauty and a sense of anguish are present. The song also addresses the question of whether it is possible to come out of the darkness.
”The darkness served as my inspiration for this song. The afterlife is an
intriguing topic, and I drew my ideas from it into the lyrics. Eventually, the
lyrics of this song became the theme of the entire EP,” says Crowen's
frontman Esa Uusimaa.
Dark Forever is punchy, fast-paced and melodic death metal with folk influences. After the intro, the song transitions quickly from one part to the next, which leaves no time to catch a breath except for the last calm part at the end. The melody guitars by Mikko Merilinna, known from the band Khroma, add a melancholy tone to the song, possibly even creating a slightly sinister atmosphere near the end. Tuomas Saukkonen, known from the bands Wolfheart and Before the Dawn, plays the bass in the song and the entire EP.
The concept of two worlds continues in the music video for the song, directed by Lana Gonch. Lead actress Mira Cibulka and Jussi Aspivaara's leather masks contribute to the mysterious atmosphere of the video.
Listen to Dark Forever on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/crowen-dark-forever
Biography:
Crowen is a melodic death metal band founded in Espoo, Finland in 2019, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Esa Uusimaa. In addition to guitars, Uusimaa played keyboards on the EP and built the samples for the album. He also recorded and mixed the album.
Line-up:
Esa Uusimaa - Vocals, Guitars, Samples
Mira Cibulka - Vocals, Keyboards
http://crowenofficial.net
https://www.facebook.com/CrowenOfficial
HVILE I KAOS – “LOWER ORDER MANIFESTATIONS”
Label: Invima Records
Release date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Black Ritual Chamber Music
For fans of: Jo Quail | Musk Ox | Elend | Arcana
You have spoken to me in whispers through the watches of the night and your sibilant suggestions have accompanied me through the hours of daylight’s toil and turgid interactions with those who imagine themselves to be of my kind. You have brought me visions of greater, darker, colder worlds and shown me the path to an existence weighty with meaning and portent. You have confirmed my beliefs in the insignificant vacuity of mankind’s stumbling, infantile civilisation and revealed the majesty of the void. I have given of myself; my blood, my spirit, my words and my devotion and now I am ready. I will step from the vaunted circle of life onto a path without ending, into a darkness ineffable, to follow as you lead, from here unto the end of forever.
“This collection of recorded workings is a series of invocations to eight Lower Order Spirits, as steps leading to the sacrificial altar of Moloch, the King of Fire. This is done in accordance with the practice of Sinister Magick known as Vedantic Nihilism, as outlined in the grimoire Codex Aversum by Caine Del Sol. The forces presented by these workings are those of collapse, madness, death, and decay. They have served and will continue to serve those ends to devastating effect, in real life, in real time. You have been warned.” – Kakophonix
It is 13 years since cellist, composer and explorer of secrets Kakophonix began his work of musical revelation under the banner of Hvile I Kaos…and now that journey is complete, the final votive offering rendered unto the lords of misrule. Lower Order Manifestations is a work that transcends the commonly understood barriers of genre, transposing the riffs and rhythms, atmosphere and intent of black metal into a new sonic sphere. With cello and acoustic guitar, bass, frame drums and vocal punctuations, Kakophonix has created a progressive path of rituals that lead from an awakening of passion and spirited revolution to an attainment of knowledge, a state of perfection. Through the celebratory ‘Psalmody For The Child Offering’, rife with tension, with its unnerving undercurrents that run jagged nails across the skin of human convictions and assumed proprieties, onward through the ungraspable, unknowable ‘Shadowscast’ – a darkness of substance that slips through your fingers like serpents of sand, as it blends the beautiful liquid of dreams with the fevered sweat of nightmares. From the torment and terror of ‘Panic Sun’ that undermines all you believed to be true, bringing about the collapse of certainties and understanding, to the fierce intensity of seething, dissonant aggression that is ‘Smite’…the road is long and hard, but it all leads to the breathtaking grace of ‘Verity Thy Path’, the brightness of guitars laced with the sombre reflection of the cello, an elevated state only to be found at the conclusion of the trials preceding. The final notes of Hvile I Kaos’ passage through this world could not be more perfect.
Over the years Kakophonix has contributed to the work of Abigail Williams and Imperialist, released split collections with Angmar and Northsong, performed with Whoredom Rife and Ashbringer, but nothing upon his musical odyssey can compare to the visionary unfolding that is Lower Order Manifestations. Available now on InViMa Records, do not allow this exposition of beauty and wisdom to slip past you in the silence that lies beneath the noise and fool’s gold of the mundane world.
Line-up:
Kakophonix - Composition, cello, guitar, bass, frame drum, vocals.
*additional vocal exhortations from Elizabeth Gore, Ø, S, Joseph Spiller, Layla Legard, Sarah Jayde, Dan Niederkorn, Ben Yehdigo, Thanatos, Nicole Day, Seth Scantlen, Cassidy Scantlen, Zola Scantlen, Iggy Scantlen, Aaron Sidell, Mauro Bernazzali.
*death whistle on ‘Panic Sun’ by Nero Atrum.
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HvileIKaos
Finnish old school Thrash/Death metal band JEWEL THRONE is set to release their debut album 'BLOOD VULTURES' on October 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single 'THE GRAVEYARD OF DREAMS' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-graveyard
The band comments single:
“The Graveyard of Dreams’ is one of the two oldest songs on ‘Blood
Vultures’. The original version can be found on the last EP (‘Silence Shrouds
the Ruins’) by the original Jewel Throne lineup from 2019. It is a
personal story about deepening depression. A story about how the total futility
of everything crushes a human being under its own weight. Black emptiness of
being pushes you deeper into the abyss. Slowly one just stops caring about
anything. Eventually one has to accept one’s own fate… and disappear."
Listen to the first single Blood Vultures: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-blood
Biography:
Jewel Throne was formed as a trio in May 2019 by bassist-vocalist Mika Sallanen, the other members being guitarist Jari Yrjänäinen and drummer Jouni Kurikka. All were already very experienced with lots of bands, demos and a few albums already in their CV’s since all had begun their adventures in music already back in the late 80´s/early 90´s. The first lineup released three EP´s in quick succession. These simple thrash metal releases should now be considered as mere rough sketches of what was to come later.
It was time to add two more musicians – guitarist Toni Koskinen and vocalist Jesse Huovinen, and Jewel Throne mark II was born. Musically the band improved a lot with this change. This lineup released a bunch of singles and an EP ‘Obscure Relics’, which was also released as a tape by Fetusvomit Records. After this it was decided that it was time for the original guitar player to leave the band.
Now as a four-piece, Jewel Throne mark III moved on. They released two singles and an EP ‘Illiterati’ – a release vastly superior to anything they had achieved so far. So now it was the time to decide what to do next. The band had lots of songs ready, so it was decided to jump head first into the unknown and record their debut album. The recording sessions started in Easter 2023. The band entered the studio with 20 songs out of which 17 songs ended up being recorded.
All in all, the recordings took a bit longer than expected due to various issues, but in early spring 2024 the band had a finished product in their hands. ‘Blood Vultures’ was born – an album of 12 highly energetic and angry thrash/death metal songs. It was time to search for a record label, and in June 2024 the band signed with Inverse Records.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/jewel-throne-blood-vultures-cd-pre-order
Line-up:
Jesse Huovinen – vocals
Toni Koskinen – guitars
Mika Sallanen – bass/vocals
Jouni Kurikka - drums
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The
darkness of doom metal and the ferocity of death metal are set to collide in a
new and exciting collaboration. Doom/death metal project TIME
CONSUMED has signed an exclusive deal with Wormholedeath for the
release of the highly anticipated EP, LONG NIGHT OF SILENCE. The
EP is scheduled to drop on October 11, 2024.
The creative force behind Time Consumed, Matt Krogen, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "Thank you to Wormholedeath for taking an interest in my music. This album has a variety of sounds, combining doom and death metal in a simple yet engaging way that will keep people listening. The lyrics deal mostly with spirituality, including the death of a loved one and the end of time. I had some help making the songs, but I paid for the album to be made myself, so to be noticed by a label stands as a testimony to my commitment and passion for the art. I am looking forward to releasing more music with everyone at Wormholedeath."
For over a decade, Matt Krogen has been playing guitar and attempting to form a band, but finding long-term commitment from others proved challenging. With a deep interest in all rock and metal subgenres, a passion for doom metal emerged after discovering a 24/7 doom metal channel on YouTube. The song "Where Suns Turn to Grey" by Veil Of Conspiracy profoundly influenced him, inspiring the writing of lyrics and self-teaching piano.
Krogen managed to secure assistance for vocals and album art, financing the album's production. He has released a hard rock album titled "Die Royal" and is currently working on a power-metal project called Melting Kandle. Additionally, he is awaiting the publication of his first sci-fi novel. As a multifaceted artist, Krogen continues to search for his place in the world.
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https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
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Weeks are going fast as rain drops are falling from the sky... So, here we are again with another weekend and remind you for the two amazing events this year! We are doing our best to bring back the spirit of post industrial! A kind of music that always was for the few of you. The upcoming two events of HARSH FREQUENCIES OVER LIMBURG IV in October and RITUALS OVER LIMBURG II are events that we are preparing with our heartblood. Two events with unique and well chosen acts and artists from the underground. On the upcoming two-days fest of HARSH FREQUENCIES OVER LIMBURG IV we are presenting to you 9 acts that have their roots in harsh noise up to power electronics and industrial. BLUE EYES will prepare you a voyage into harsh noise landscape that you won't forget. SLPWK, new rising polish electronic artist will let you dive into a sea of droning electronic ambient flood. ABSOLUTE KEY from Finland is very known to create a surrealistic experimental noisy atmosphere, so watch out! SAVAGE GOSPEL will punch you back to 70s psychedelic times but into deep deep harsh noise! ACIPENSERIDAE is our secret weapon, a artist that is active for longer time but popping up with several ultra limited releases from time to time. Harsh Noise with self prepared instruments in the old way, for the first time ever in live action, this one will be unique! SPUR ON TO XS from Eindhoven (NL) will bring back the spirit of Power Electronics in a melting combination of ATRAX MORGUE and dark street electronics sound such as BIZARRE UPROAR. So over that we will see LE KRIZ AN for the first time! Harsh Noise soundscape that will take you on a obsucre travel and let you back with many questions... so don't miss it! At the end we have two bombs of Noise/PE for you! AM NOT and ANTICHILDLEAGUE from UK, no words needed here as artist-history speak for themself! Get your ass up, get your tickets and don't miss this event. Experience the power of noise and industrial in real life!
There are only left 2 months and less than 60 tickets are available for RITUALS OVER LIMBURG II festival. A festival that is concentrating on ritual industrial music with occult and spiritual background! Everybody who was there at the last fest know what to expect and this time we bring you the holy blood of industrial underground again. Swedish occult act TREPANERINGSRITUALEN don't need anymore explanation but stands for itself! Rythmic industrial that will open your third eye. For the first time VORTEX from Germany will perform a unique perfomance in Limburg-Region, occult dark ambient from Germany that will let you dive into the river of hades. YSLASHY, spiritual music, will put you into a deep trance while performing a ritual on stage. US pioneers that created the so called "dark ambient" will be here exclusively: SCHLOSS TEGAL. The most of you know what to expect, so dont fear this experience of obscure industrial. NAM-KHAR will take you by the hand for a journey into long forgotten times, their combination from drone, ambient and industrial soundscape is amazing. From the far US we have DODSSANG TEMPEL. The music and performing can be experienced like a mirror that will be like a door to another world, ritual noise ambience, could be a explanation for the music genre. BLACK VAULT from Denmark is here to perform for the first time in Limburg Region. After the successful first debut album, the artist will show what is occult industrial music from dansk lands. from european south we have ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN and LA PORTA ERMETICA. Romanian artist Dan S. (ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN) is well known in the underground but live-performances are rare, so we are very pleased to offer a stage for this unique art! Ambience and soundscapes to catch you and show you a unknown world... While LA PORTA ERMETICA from Italy received a high attention this year for their debut album, we also got a heavy fascination here. The latest album leave you behind, bathed into secrets. The act creates a magical esoteric kind of ambient industrial. with old members of AIN SOPH, so you know what to expect, don't you?! At the end we have SCHMERZ UND ERLÖSUNG from Germany. Wolf E. is active into industrial scene with his project for more than 16 years! Mostly he got attention for his VHS video and there was a long silence arround the project... We bring it back to life! Occult Industrial from Germanys underground! So expect nothing than outstanding emotion...
Get your tickets - Support the underground - Experience a unique feeling ! Have a great week. Bye.Bernd Hermanns Dunkelheit Produktionen
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Toilet ov Hell has premiered the official video for first single, "THE POUNDING OF HOOVES." Check it out below!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-the-mosaic-window-the-pounding-of-hooves/
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Track
Listing:
1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
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German
Black Metallers SERVANT released the third track of their upcoming album
“DEATH DEVIL MAGICK”. It is called “MAGICK” and can
be listened on all relevant streaming platforms.
“Death Devil Magick” is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!
German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024
Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with ELLENDE & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
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CORPSEFUCKING ART – “TOMATIZED”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: october 4th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Mortician | Cannibal Corpse | Autopsy | Deranged
“Earth shall be ruled by a new breed of sentient beings!”
The world as you know it is crumbling around you, the walls of reality collapsing beneath a tsunami of screaming colours and deranged impossibilities. Bacterial holocaust invoked by the impetuous experiments of meddling scientists, alien invasion and gargantuan plant life with rapacious appetites! Books of the dead and restless spirits, a violent revolution of the creatures of the sea, mankind consumed as the protagonists of tales of horror walk the streets! Are you awake or dreaming? Is this a nightmare or encroaching insanity? It is all of this and more…you are lost in the gore-soaked madness of the mind of Corpsefucking Art!
“Behold the kingdom of cyclopic tomatoes!”
It’s been six years now since the release of the last Corpsefucking Art album, the excellent Splatterphobia, but at long last the Italian purveyors of sonic grotesqueries have returned…and they’re better – and more dangerously deranged – than ever! New album Tomatized combines magnificent death metal and utter madness as only Corpsefucking Art can. The opening, title track welcomes us into this madhouse with massive, crunching, grinding riffs, drum beats of insane force and shuddering impact and those sewer-dwelling vocals, laced with threat and promises of slaughter. Whatever the wild stories being told in the lyrics, this music will still tear you limb from limb. ‘Hell Of The Living Dead’ follows with some glorious, blood-spattered riffs that underline the sheer satisfying brilliance of Corpsefucking Art’s mastery of death metal. The quality never drops for a second as infectious hooks and bowel shaking rhythms are delivered with intense focus and relentless power, the exceptional music infusing the bizarre humour with an unnerving darkness. The massive sludge of ‘The Book Of The Dead’ is like drowning in congealing blood and ‘Phantasm’ dices and dissects with practised ease. ‘Escape From Alpha City’ provides the fantastically unhinged conclusion to this carnival ride through chaos and carnage, setting the seal on what is surely the finest, most entertaining and strangely unsettling death metal album ever to escape from the Corpsefucking Art asylum.
“Now I’m here – stuck in this vegetable inferno!”
When Comatose Music unlock the padded cell containing Tomatized on October 4th, the impact will be seismic. Thanks to the engineering and mixing skills of Alessio Cattaneo (Hideous Divinity, Satanika etc) and the mastering wizardry of Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul etc) the sound on this album is immense; raw, bloody and richly textured – every word, beat and note landing with brutal force. The fantastic package is completed by the artwork of Pierre De Palmas (Impetigo, Cliteater etc) – you will never look at tomatoes in the same way again. If you love death metal, then Tomatized is unmissable. Be ready for the vegetable invasion!
“I’m in a mental hospital. Where are my tomato friends?”
Line-up:
Frank Moretti - Vocals
Andrea Corpse - Guitar
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco De Ritis - Bass
John De Bello – Drums
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Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records. The First single 'PALUU LIEKKEIHIN' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
The band comments:
"Paluu liekkeihin is the first single from the album "Sankarin matka". It is a good example of the band's versatile songwriting that moves between atmospheres, and the track has found its place as the final song at our shows. "Paluu liekkeihin" consists of aggressive parts mixed together with more melodic and atmospheric ones, therefore it is a great piece for introducing the band to a broader audience. The lyrics paint an oppressive picture of a world in ruins, slowly ceasing to exist."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Biography:
NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
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North Yorkshire, UK; 2 September 2024: UK black metal act ANTE-INFERNO have unveiled the first track from their upcoming third album "DEATH'S SOLILOQUY", set for release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Watch the haunting artwork video to the track "THE CAVERNOUS BLACKNESS OF NIGHT" now via Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/Woo6T6JPmU8
Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly second album "Antediluvian Dreamscapes". "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“Death’s Soliloquy” is an exploration of lyricist Kai’s journey through
depression and hopelessness, through obsessive thoughts of the most morbid and
macabre nature — thoughts of self-destruction interwoven with the most
appalling nightmares, broken hopes and unacted desires. As old lives are shed
and new lives struggle to take form, there is always a war raging within and
without — a war that can never truly be won but may, at any moment, be lost for
all eternity…
Kai explains: “If there are two principal themes tying this album together, they are death—or rather, an inescapable fixation with death—and mental illness. I wanted to explore the last thoughts and visions of those about to meet their demise, however grisly, haunting or lonely that demise might be. In this way, Death speaks through the tortured imaginings of those it is about to take. We become subject to Death’s Soliloquy—or at least a portion of it – for that poem is as long as the ever-expanding universe is vast.
“The Cavernous Blackness of Night” sums up the album’s themes perfectly. We are taken to the site of a suicide by hanging. A body swings from the bough of a tree, and we witness the very last thing that poor soul witnessed before they took their final, fatal step. We see the wind stirring the leaves of a willow, and causing the grass to bow. A thistle shakes solemnly. We see the final rays of the setting sun bleed across the darkening sky, and feel the warmth of those rays upon our skin before we, too, give ourselves up to that eternal darkness.”
“Death’s Soliloquy” will be available in CD, vinyl and digital formats — pre-order links to follow.
Catch Ante-Inferno on tour with Worm (US) in Europe:
FULL MOON HAIKU TOUR 2024
24/10 London, The Dome (Uk)
30/11 Manchester, Rebellion (Uk) - Sold Out
02/12 Lyon, Rock N Eat (Fra)
03/12 Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler (Ger)
04/12 Munich, Feierwerk (Ger)
05/12 Prague, Modra Vopice (Cz)
06/12 Berlin, De Mortem Et Diabolum (Ger)
07/12 Munster, Wintermelodei (Ger)
08/12 Erfurt, From Hell (Ger)
10/12 Vienna, Viper Room (Aut)
11/12 Wrocław, Liverpool (Pol)
12/12 Chemnitz, Ajz (Ger)
13/12 Gottingen, Freihafen (Ger)
14/12 Eindhoven, Metal Meeting (Nl)
15/12 Hamburg, Logo (Ger)
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Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CD
Label: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of : Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod
On October 25, 2024, new album material will be released by the Belgian metal band Artefacts. It concerns their first full-length (previously two singles and an EP were released), entitled ‘Lucius’. This is also the first album of a trilogy with the title ‘The Titan Chronicles’.
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Brutal death band EMASCULATOR has released the official music video for ERADICATION OF THE ASURAS, the newest single of the band's debut EP THE DISFIGURED AND THE DIVINE.
EMASCULATOR joined forces with Slam Worldwide for the premiere of "Eradication of the Asuras." Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sss17biOCHY
The Disfigured and the Divine delves into themes of the Goddess in mythology and legend, womanhood and motherhood, overcoming obstacles, justice, spirituality, the human experience, and growing into power. Vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy delves into the concepts behind the song and how it connects to the album's overall theme.
"'Eradication of the Asuras' is about the Hindu goddess Durga. She is known as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the shape-shifting buffalo demon. He has been endowed with superpowers and is almost invincible. He has gained the boon that no man may kill him - only a woman. He hungers for power and wages war on the gods and defeats them. So the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combine their energy to create Durga. They endow her with their many powers and weapons, and she goes off to fight the demon. Durga appears before him riding on a lion and an epic battle ensues. The demon attacks her in his many forms; lion, man, elephant, snake, and buffalo.
On the tenth day, she strikes the death blow with her trident, and decapitates him with her Chakra, killing him. The gods rejoice and praise her. She bids farewell and promises to return when she is needed and called upon with devotion.
Unlike the demon, Durga is violent out of necessity and in service to others. She is viewed as a great mother who enacts divine justice on the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed. In our song, we are reaching out to her for strength, so that we may persevere through dark, chaotic, and violent times.
I am able to relate to her as a mother and protector of my children. They say every mother has a bit of Durga in her.
There is another legend where Durga is fighting the demon Raktabīja. Every time he is wounded, blood falls to the ground and turns into more demons. So Kali comes forth from Durga's forehead. She holds a bowl and captures every drop of blood so it may not hit the ground, and she drinks it. Thus Durga is able to kill all the duplicates and at last, slays the demon Raktabīja.
The music video combines these two stories from Hindu mythology, representing her power and the power of divine female energy, also known as Shakti.
New Standard Elite will release The Disfigured and the Divine on physical formats on September 25. Pre-order at https://nserecords.bigcartel.com/
The EP will be available on streaming platforms on October 25. Digital preorders are available at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/the-disfigured-and-the-divine
EMASCULATOR will make their live debut at this year’s Texas Domination Fest, scheduled for September 26-28 in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX. The band is set to tour Europe in May of 2025 around Nice To Eat You Deathfest (Czechia).
Track
Listing:
1) Ecstasy in Disseverment (of Self)
2) In Resplendent Terror
3) Thesmophoric Rites
4) The Unassailable
5) Eradication of the Asuras
6) Age of the Goddess
7) Supreme Void of Acephalous Being
"The Unassailable" features a guest appearance by Vishal Singh, with chants by Swathi Kalahasti. Guest vocals on "Age of the Goddess" by Daniela Dahlien Neumanová.
The Disfigured and the Divine was mixed & mastered by Josh Welshman. Guitar and bass were recorded by L.B. at Divine Retribution Studios. Vocals recorded by Tonda Smrčka at Seabeast Production. Drums recorded by Taylor Hahn at Hahn Audio.
EMASCULATOR is an international collaboration of women with members from Czechia and the United States. The line-up comprises Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality), Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
EMASCULATOR is:
Mallika Sundaramurthy - Vocals
Teresa Wallace - Guitars
Morgehenna - Guitars
Cierra White - Drums
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“Miedzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzien” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Miedzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgla (live)) at Skrzyplocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Spiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radoslaw Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis (OHG) was established in 2015 in Lódz, Poland. The band comprises Bialy on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgla, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
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Das zweite Album der Braunschweiger Doom/Post-Black-Metaller ist in dieser Form ein Meisterstück aus ergreifenden Melodien und tonnenschweren Riffs.
Tracklist
01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit OPHIS, FROWNING und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
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AMYSTERY – „CHAOS EMPIRE SATAN“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 31.10.2024
Die okkulte Formation AMYSTERY ist zurück mit ihrem vierten Album »Chaos Empire Satan«, ein gleichermaßen rohes und edles Werk zur Bewahrung und Zelebrierung des traditionellen Black Metal als eigenständige Kunstform. Dabei sind sie kein uninspiriertes Abbild einer alten Genregröße, sondern schmieden vielmehr kompromisslos ihren eigenen, authentischen Schwarzstahl, der sich vielfach im Angriffsmodus befindet, sich in Kompositionen wie »Spirits In Fire« oder »Infestation« aber auch zu erhabener, mystischer Größe aufschwingt.
Nach einer mehrjährigen Schaffenspause hatten sich die Bajuwaren AMYSTERY 2018 mit einer veränderten Besetzung wieder zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam weiter an neuem Material zu arbeiten. Im Sommer 2021 kam es erneut zu einem Besetzungswechsel, seitdem besteht die Band aus drei Personen: Grond (Drums), Culpa (Bass) und Nephesus (Vocals, Gitarre).
AMYSTERY ist keine Band, bei der ein neues Album daraus erwächst, dass sich Individuen gegenseitig im Alleingang aufgenommene Tondateien auf die Rechner schicken – die Ideen, Riffs etc. für die zehn Songs von »Chaos Empire Satan« wurden gemeinsam im Proberaum gesammelt und dort ausgearbeitet. Auf ihrer Tour im Februar 2023 wurden bereits drei neue Stücke präsentiert, die restlichen sechs entstanden im Zeitraum bis Dezember 2023.
Inhaltlich behandelt »Chaos Empire Satan« die Theorien und Macht der Chaosmagie nach Peter James Carroll und beschreibt die dazugehörigen Praktiken und Auswirkungen auf das Leben und die Seele. Darüber hinaus geht es um die Ambivalenz zwischen der vermeintlichen Nichtigkeit des irdischen Lebens im kosmischen und multidimensionalen Maßstab und der Größe des eigenen persönlichen (Multi-)Universums mit der daraus erwachsenden maximalen Gestaltungsfreiheit, Wirksamkeit und Einflussnahme. AMYSTERY als Band zelebriert diese Überzeugung, was bereits im Vorgängeralbum »All Hail The Cult« eine tragende Rolle spielte und nun im neuen Album noch mehr ins Zentrum gerückt wurde.
Aufgenommen wurde das Album im Januar 2024. Das Cover-Artwork wurde von Malphas (ex-AMYSTERY, ex-Lunar Aurora, Mortem Agmen) gezeichnet, die grafische Gestaltung wurde von Lense Of Sense übernommen.
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Tauche ein in das düstere Symphonic-Metal-Erlebnis: Sopransirene TALIA HOIT kündigt ihr neues Album an! Vorstellung der Videosingle “OCEAN” in Vorfreude auf das Album “Oceans”
Der Ozean ist ebenso gegensätzlich wie geheimnisvoll.
Einerseits ist er tief, gefährlich, pechschwarz, mit Teilen, die noch
unerforscht sind, während Folklore und Mythologie uns lehren, dass er auch
voller Meeresungeheuer wie Kraken oder Riesentintenfische und tödlich
verführerischer Kreaturen wie Sirenen oder Meerjungfrauen ist. Andererseits ist
er ruhig und still, bietet stille Höhlen und schützende Ufer, bevölkert von
schönen Wesen und einer faszinierenden Flora. In einem metaphorischen
Verständnis spiegelt diese Vielfalt des Ozeans auch die Vielfalt der
menschlichen Gefühle und Erfahrungen wider. Genau von diesem Themenbereich hat
sich die Symphonic-Metal-Nixe und talentierte Singer-Songwriterin Talia
Hoit für ihr kommendes Album “Oceans” inspirieren lassen,
das am 21. November 2024 erscheinen wird.In zehn fesselnden Songs erreicht die aufstrebende Symphonic-Metal-Sängerin meisterhafte Höhen und Tiefen. Mit Mat Plekhanov an der Gitarre (DRAGONY), Roland Navratil am Schlagzeug (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES, EDENBRIDGE) und Max Stoner an Bass- und Rhythmusgitarre kann sie sich zusätzlich mit einer herausragenden Besetzung rühmen. Alle Tracks auf dem Album wurden von Talia Hoit geschrieben, von ihr und Frank Pitters (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, DEEP SUN, EDENBRIDGE) produziert und knüpfen thematisch an das nautische Thema an. “Oceans” ist ein symphonisches Eintauchen in die wechselnden Gezeiten menschlicher Emotionen und behandelt Themen wie langsam fortschreitende Liebe, die auf felsigen Ufern aufläuft, die weite Leere des Verlustes, die Standhaftigkeit inmitten turbulenter Wellen sowie den Triumph des menschlichen Geistes – Talia Hoit lädt uns ein, sie auf eine Reise unter die Wellen und ins Innere der Ozeane zu begleiten. Ihr Sound ist dunkel, introspektiv und metaphorisch. Er löst sicherlich eine Reihe von Emotionen aus und kann zum Nachdenken über Themen wie Liebe und Verlust anregen. Talia erklärt: “Bei diesem Album möchte ich wirklich, dass die Leute die Musik und die Themen der Songtexte tief spüren, wie die Tiefen des Ozeans. Ich möchte, dass es eine Reise für den Hörer ist, eine, die Spaß macht, aber auch emotional bewegt.” Aber selbst wenn man nicht so tief taucht, kann man es genießen, auf eine nautische musikalische Reise mitgenommen zu werden, ein Abenteuer, wenn man so will. So oder so, Talias Musik hat eine unbestreitbare Wirkung auf den Hörer. Wenn du also ein Metal-Fisch bist, der im weiten Meer der musikalischen Möglichkeiten herumdümpelt, wirst du es bestimmt genießen, dich absichtlich in ihrem sorgfältig gewobenen symphonischen Metal-Netz zu verfangen!
Trackliste
1. Castaway
2. Unanchored
3. Ocean
4. Beautiful
5. Stolen
6. Abyss
7. VastDeep
8. Island of Hope
9. Infinity
10. Significance
"Oceans" ist hier bereits vorbestellbar: https://orcd.co/oceans3
Du kannst es nicht erwarten, bis das neue Album rauskommt? Kein Problem! Du kannst die Wartezeit überbrücken und dich auf die Stimmung und den Sound des kommenden Albums “Oceans” vorbereiten, indem du in der Zwischenzeit in Talia Hoits Videosingle “Ocean” eintauchst. Der Song wird auch auf dem kommenden Album zu hören sein und dient als erster Vorgeschmack auf das, was uns erwartet, denn er war die erste Inspiration für “Oceans”. Der musikalische Kontrast und das Zusammenspiel zwischen dem fesselnden Orchesterarrangement, den schweren Instrumentalklängen, Talias sanftem Soprangesang und den emotionalen Lyrics sind eine faszinierende, gelungene Mischung aus musikalischen Eindrücken einerseits und wecken andererseits die Assoziation, die rhythmischen Bewegungen des Ozeans an der Oberflächen und darunter die Ebbe und Flut der Wellen spüren zu können. Der starke, emotionale Ton und der Liedtext spiegeln die Herausforderung wider, die es darstellt, die turbulenten Gewässer menschlicher Zuneigung zu navigieren, ganz so, als würde man durch die tiefen Gewässer des Meeres steuern müssen. Gleichzeitig erinnert der Song daran, dass die Brutalität und Weite des Ozeans, durch die man sich sehr klein und verloren fühlen kann, ähnlich der überwältigenden Erfahrung von Liebe und des Getrenntseins von geliebten Menschen, durch die schönen Momente des Zusammenseins und Füreinanderdaseins ausgeglichen werden, die ebenso schön sind wie das Glitzern an der Meeresoberfläche. Tauche also mit Talia Hoit in den “Ocean” ein!
Jetzt reinhören und die Videosingle “Ocean” hier ansehen: https://youtu.be/ADpdrcQQBVM?si=tYnUg_sUxkEnXy3f
Talias neue Single "Ocean" für deine persönliche Playlist: https://orcd.co/taliahoit2
Mehr über Talia Hoit
Für Talia Hoit aus Colorado, die seit ihrem fünften Lebensjahr klassisch am Klavier ausgebildet wurde, hat sich ihre musikalische Früherziehung definitiv ausgezahlt. Heute schreibt sie eigene Songs, tritt als Sängerin und Keyboarderin auf und komponiert Orchesterpartituren für symphonischen Metal. Seit vielen Jahren schreibt sie auch leidenschaftlich gerne Songs außerhalb einer offiziellen Band und arbeitet nun mit talentierten Produzenten und Musikern zusammen, um ihre persönlichsten und intimsten Songs zum Leben zu erwecken und mit der Welt zu teilen.
Fünf Jahre lang war Talia die Keyboarderin und Songwritertin der Band AnaDies. Derzeit ist sie Leadsängerin, Orchestratorin und Co-Songwriterin der Symphonic-Metal-Band BEYOND FORGIVENESS sowie Keyboarderin für die Metalband OB NIXILIS. Als Solokünstlerin hat sie zwei Original-Heimstudio-Alben für persönliche Zwecke geschrieben und aufgenommen: “Fate's Too Small” (2007) und “A Little Longer” (2012), die nur in einer limitierten Auflage auf CD erschienen sind, hauptsächlich für Freunde und Familie. Im Jahr 2019 nahm sie die Single “Angel” (produziert von Jarek Musil) auf, die erst kürzlich neu gemastert wurde. Nach der Erfahrung, mit einem professionellen Produzenten zu arbeiten, beschloss sie, ihr Soloprojekt weiterzuverfolgen, um so viele ihrer persönlichen Songs, die sie im Laufe der Jahre geschrieben hatte, professionell zu produzieren und kommerziell zu veröffentlichen wie möglich. Im Jahr 2023 veröffentlichte sie zwei weitere Singles: “Abandon” und “Whispers in the Storm”. Ihre langjährige Erfahrung in der Musikbranche und ihr Verständnis von klassischer Musik spiegeln sich in diesen Werken deutlich hörbar wider und zeugen von hoher Qualität und Kompetenz. Talias Musik ist definitiv ein Leckerbissen für Symphonic-Metal-Fans sowie Liebhaber harter Musik, denn sie zeigt Einflüsse von Bands wie WITHIN TEMPTATION, NIGHTWISH, EVANESCENCE und VISIONS OF ATLANTIS.
Surfe das Web, springe auf die Metal-Wellen auf und komme bereits vor der Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums in Stimmung! Talia Hoit online entdecken und anhören:
https://www.taliahoit.com/
https://www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficial
MOTÖRHEAD kündigen an: "WE TAKE NO PRISONERS – THE
SINGLES 1995–2006" als Sammlung von A- und B-Seiten im DELUXE 7”
SET, als Doppel-CD sowie in digitaler Form "Shut Your Mouth" (Single
Edit) erstmals digital erhältlich!In der goldenen Ära der Single – in den 1970er und 80er Jahren – stürmten Motörhead regelmäßig am Sonntagnachmittag die Ohren der Chart-Hörer mit einer Reihe von Hits in den Rockcharts der damaligen Zeit. Die Single als Format mag zwar seit den 90er Jahren mit dem Aufkommen der CD an Bedeutung verloren haben, dies minderte jedoch nicht die Qualität der Singles und Promos, die Motörhead weiterhin veröffentlichten. Diese zumeist auf CD erschienenen Singles sind heute rar und haben einen sehr hohen Sammlerwert. Da erscheint es doch passend, auch diesen Patronengurt an Hit-Kalibern der Band nochmals aufzuarbeiten und in dem Format zu veröffentlichen, das einst durch die Single geboren wurde: 7"-Vinyl.
"We Take No Prisoners" ist eine Sammlung der Singles der Band aus den Jahren 1995 bis 2006, die als Box-Set mit neun 7"-Singles sowie als erweiterte Doppel-CD und als digitale Edition erhältlich sind. Von Publikumslieblingen wie dem wuchtigen "Sacrifice" über ihre einzigartige Coverversion der Sex Pistols mit "God Save The Queen", bis hin zu den halbakustischen Roots-Vibes von "Whorehouse Blues" – es ließ sich nicht leugnen, dass ihr songschreiberisches Können immer noch unübertroffen war.
Mit einer Auswahl seltener Live- und Radiomitschnitte und einem lange verloren geglaubten Promo-Interview mit Lemmy und Mikkey Dee aus dem Jahr 2004 ist dies die ultimative Sammlung aus jener Ära der Band mit den Songs, die den Erfolg ihrer jeweiligen Alben befeuerten.
Weiter unten gibt es alle Details zu den jeweiligen "We Take No Prisoners"-Releases. News und Updates finden sich mit einem Besuch auf www.iMotorhead.com.
Trackliste des 7"-Boxsets:
DISC ONE
A – Sacrifice
B – Over Your Shoulder (Live)
DISC TWO
A – I Don't Believe A Word
(Single Edit)*
B – Overnight Sensation (Live)
DISC THREE
A – Love For Sale
B – Take The Blame
DISC FOUR
A – God Save The Queen
B – One More Fucking Time
DISC FIVE
A – Shut Your Mouth
B – See Me Burning
DISC SIX
A – Whorehouse Blues
B – Killers
DISC SEVEN
A – God Was Never On Your Side
B – Trigger
DISC EIGHT
A – R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (2006 version)
B – R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (Live)”
DISC NINE
A/B – Inferno Interview – Bel Age Hotel, California, April 2004 (w/ Mikkey Dee and Lemmy)
“We Take No Prisoners – The Singles 1995–2006" ist ab 25. Oktober 2024 erhältlich.
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Hier vorbestellbar: https://motorhead.lnk.to/prisoners
This early stream of AGONY'S BESPOKE comes exclusively through Metal Injection. Listen to the album now at https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/blighted-eye-streams-melodic-banger-of-a-new-record-agonys-bespoke
Agony's Bespoke is a monumental, hour-long work, marking a new height for the band's growing skills of songwriting and storytelling. Theatrical and immersive, the album is heavily inspired by the 2018 Australian film, "Nightingale," and tells a similarly tragic story. Highlighting the transformative power of violence and the ultimate futility of revenge, the album seeks to explore the lasting emotional and psychological impact of trauma.
Beyond The Top Records will release Agony's Bespoke on digipak CD, limited-edition vinyl, and digital formats on September 20. Pre-orders are available at: https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecords
BLIGHTED EYE has already released two tracks off Agony's Bespoke. Stream "In Emnity" and "Howls from Beyond the Mist" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1. Tragoedia
2. The Wounding
3. In Emnity
4. Howls from Beyond the Mist
5. A Feast for Worms
6. Pallid
7. Nightingale
8. A Reverent Stillness
9. Agony’s Bespoke
Agony's Bespoke was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Sedin. Cover art by Caelan Stokkermans.
Hailing from the greater Seattle area, BLIGHTED EYE is a progressive death/black metal act featuring members from Aethereus, Mesmur, and Pantheist. The band interweaves crushing riffs and blastbeats with intricate, layered melodic work akin to Opeth, Swallow the Sun, Rotting Christ, and Dark Tranquility. Their musical journey aims to evoke a bespoke atmosphere that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the haunting lyrical themes that reside within the darkest recesses of the mind.
BLIGHTED EYE is:
Christopher Jones: Guitar
Kyle Chapman: Guitar, Vocals
Ben Gassman: Bass
John Devos: Drums
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Drowning In Blood is a thrash metal 4-piece from Montreal with epic harmonies, headcrushing riffs and themes of war, freedom, revolution and liberty. Their music displays influence from Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Toxic Holocaust, Power Trip, Kreator and Exodus with some hints of Melodic Death Metal.
The band was originally formed of drummer Noah Muller (ex-False Gods), bassist Mathieu Brunet (Tribal Bones, Atomic Threat), and lead guitarist/singer Christophe Michaud (Grimhold). After a couple of shows, the band decided to get a second guitarist in order to make live performances more complete and they hired Justin Boisvert (Grimhold). After parting ways with Mathieu for personal reasons, the band hired Nicolas Tremblay (ex-False Gods, Eons Of Serenity) as new bassist.
The band released its debut EP Crush The Weak at the end of 2021 and slowly made their way through the local scene before releasing their single Resist, Revolt! in 2022. Their latest album "You've Won... But At What Cost?" has been released on August 9th.
http://www.drowninginblood.com
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Dear
Friends in the Press and Media worldwide.We’re proud to announce a new
partnership with emerging German black/death metal terror cult WRAHHA.
Hailing from Leipzig, Germany, Wrahha is the spiritual successor to the defunct
Leipzig-based bestial Black Death cult Lihhamon, which existed briefly
between 2015 and 2017. Wrahha is spearheaded by Lihhamon guitarist M., and new
co-conspirators P. and F., continuing the previous band's unholy campaign down
the path of omnipotent destruction and absolute sonic bedlam.Wrahha's three inaugural tracks forming the debut "Harbingers of a Horrid Cleansing" demo tape here presented (released in America by Sentient Ruin and in Europe by AbArt Corruption) are a weaponized instrument of terror that in a bare ten minutes tests the limits of human resistance taking it to its bloodiest breaking point. The three tracks bring forth an unprecedented audial assault channeling the cruelty and mercilessness of black/death cults like Revenge, Diocletian and Heresiarch, while establishing Wrahha as a violent means of transcendence in its own right, not one who will ever follow in anyone's steps, but rather one meant to forge its own destiny and self-determination in crushing tyranny and cast its own destructive shadow across the path of anything or anyone who dare to oppose.
"HARBINGERS OF A HORRID CLEANSING" demo tape’s imminent arrival has now also been teased by European extreme metal blog Antichrist Magazine, who have premiered the track “Totalitarian Crucifixion Rite“ - you can check out the feature and listen to the track https://antichristmagazine.com/exclusive-premiere-wrahha-totalitarian-crucifixion-rite/
As its title suggests, this demo tape release is like an omen or harbinger of Wrahha's horrid aural atrocity awaiting ahead in the form of the band's upcoming debut full-length, which will be a concept album about gaining and losing power. This demo is loosely based around the same theme. With "Berserker Elite...." the band depicts the mythos of the infamous frenzied warriors who went into battle in a trance before the regular troops, like harbingers of what is about to come. "Totalitarian Crucifixion Rite" is about the concept of maintaining power through terror, which in the end leads always to downfall. While the final song "Imperious Mastery..." introduces the theme of overthrowing and cleansing a totalitarian regime, as happened for example during the Trials of Nurnberg, where the foundations and vestiges of the old ideology were denied and erased to build something new.
The "Harbingers of a Horrid Cleansing" demo tape will be officially released on September 20 2024 by Sentient Ruin in America in collaboration with AbArt Corruption for Europe
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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German
Black Metallers GROZA published another song from their highly
anticipated new album “NADIR”. The track is called “DELUGE”
and can be streamed on all relevant platforms."Nadir"is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
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For our upcoming vinyl, with Empty Throne (USA) we are working with Musiccode (Denmark) who will handle the production.
6 songs, +40 minutes of Blackened Death/Thrash Metal!
PRE-order the LP now! (Limited to 300 copies on black vinyl - or as we call it - black death vinyl....)
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tba-fall058-pre-order-now
PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band's central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album MEADOWS OF MISFORTUNE on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single 'In Search of Reason' is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-search
"Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that's why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it's not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It's something that I do. I don't think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg's melodic death metal scene from 90's has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me."- Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Biography:Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single "Deceitful Phoenix" in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix" was followed by "All On My Own" in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band's overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album "Meadows Of Misfortune". The album will be released in early 2025.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/pestilent-scars-meadows-of-misfortune-cd-pre-order
Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli - Vocals
Elias Vierimaa - Guitars
Artturi Kauppi - Drums
Sampo Jylhä - Bass
Topi Ilmola - Guitars
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Raleigh (NC) - Decibel Magazine has premiered "ON THE RUN" from U.S. Black 'N Rollers, VALLETTA! "On The Run" is the second single from forthcoming full-length debut album, SUMMER, and you can check it out at the link below! https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/09/03/track-premiere-valletta-on-the-run/
"On The Run" will be available September 6 on all digital platforms!
Blackened Arena Rock? Melancholic Grunge n' Roll? Valletta's anthemic approach to songwriting and energetic stage performance certainly makes you wonder. The band's forthcoming full-length debut album, Summer, seeks to incinerate metal norms and create a new sound that is as grimey as it is electrifying!
Valletta comes with an impressive pedigree. The band features drummer Justin Valletta (Mo'ynoq), bassist/backing vocalist Donald Boyd (Mo'ynoq), guitar/lead vocalist Keenan Carroll (Lord Almighty, ex-Barishi), and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear (Hopesfall, Prayer for Cleansing, ex-Between The Buried and Me).
Metal Hammer called the band's debut EP, Come Alive, "A potent mix of Celtic Frost, Satyricon and The Bronx, this is fantastically catchy, bleak, old-school extreme metal with rock’n’roll hooks." Summer takes that penetrating foundational mix and supercharges the musicianship and songwriting, resulting in 12 tracks guaranteed to leave neurological imprints!
The band released the following statement about Summer:
“The new album, Summer, has been a real exploration in tearing down walls that we had previously built up over the years. Each of us coming from different musical backgrounds, there’s been this strong sense of letting go and allowing the music to unfold, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be. That’s been the beauty of this journey we’ve started together, and it’s been a great ride so far!
During the writing process, a constant theme that emerged was the idea of duality. From heavier, grimier riffs to beautiful, stoic melodies. From slower, muddy depths to faster, anthemic leads. From frozen wastelands, to summer nights, we’ve been on a journey to explore our limitations musically and emotionally. Spin that shit up!”
Summer will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on October 4 via Forcefield Records.
Track Listing:*
1. Kissing Angels
2. Serpents of Solomon
3. Saint
4. Diving into the Deep
5. Criminal
6. Soot & Ash
7. Ill Blood
8. In Ecstasy
9. On the Run
10. Bringing the Worst
11. Come Alive
12. Almighty Hate
*The vinyl version of Summer contains five instrumental synthesizer bonus tracks that serve as interludes.
Album Credits:
Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob at Warrior Sound, Chapel Hill, NC.
Mastered by Matt Tuttle at IAS Studios, Winston Salem, NC.
Cover Art by Will Goodyear.
Line-Up:
Justin Valletta - Drums
Donald Boyd - Bass / Backing Vocals
Keenan Carroll - Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear - Guitar / Backing Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/VallettaNC
Finnish melodic death metal band CROWEN is set to release their new EP 'WHERE THE DARKNESS FALLS' later this autumn via Inverse Records. The First single 'DARK FOREVER' is released today and a stunning music video is available here: https://youtu.be/fHGAPLay3PE
Dark Forever tells the story of an afterlife where darkness, beauty and a sense of anguish are present. The song also addresses the question of whether it is possible to come out of the darkness.
”The darkness served as my inspiration for this song. The afterlife is an
intriguing topic, and I drew my ideas from it into the lyrics. Eventually, the
lyrics of this song became the theme of the entire EP,” says Crowen's
frontman Esa Uusimaa.Dark Forever is punchy, fast-paced and melodic death metal with folk influences. After the intro, the song transitions quickly from one part to the next, which leaves no time to catch a breath except for the last calm part at the end. The melody guitars by Mikko Merilinna, known from the band Khroma, add a melancholy tone to the song, possibly even creating a slightly sinister atmosphere near the end. Tuomas Saukkonen, known from the bands Wolfheart and Before the Dawn, plays the bass in the song and the entire EP.
The concept of two worlds continues in the music video for the song, directed by Lana Gonch. Lead actress Mira Cibulka and Jussi Aspivaara's leather masks contribute to the mysterious atmosphere of the video.
Listen to Dark Forever on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/crowen-dark-forever
Biography:
Crowen is a melodic death metal band founded in Espoo, Finland in 2019, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Esa Uusimaa. In addition to guitars, Uusimaa played keyboards on the EP and built the samples for the album. He also recorded and mixed the album.
Line-up:
Esa Uusimaa - Vocals, Guitars, Samples
Mira Cibulka - Vocals, Keyboards
http://crowenofficial.net
https://www.facebook.com/CrowenOfficial
HVILE I KAOS – “LOWER ORDER MANIFESTATIONS”
Label: Invima RecordsRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Black Ritual Chamber Music
For fans of: Jo Quail | Musk Ox | Elend | Arcana
You have spoken to me in whispers through the watches of the night and your sibilant suggestions have accompanied me through the hours of daylight’s toil and turgid interactions with those who imagine themselves to be of my kind. You have brought me visions of greater, darker, colder worlds and shown me the path to an existence weighty with meaning and portent. You have confirmed my beliefs in the insignificant vacuity of mankind’s stumbling, infantile civilisation and revealed the majesty of the void. I have given of myself; my blood, my spirit, my words and my devotion and now I am ready. I will step from the vaunted circle of life onto a path without ending, into a darkness ineffable, to follow as you lead, from here unto the end of forever.
“This collection of recorded workings is a series of invocations to eight Lower Order Spirits, as steps leading to the sacrificial altar of Moloch, the King of Fire. This is done in accordance with the practice of Sinister Magick known as Vedantic Nihilism, as outlined in the grimoire Codex Aversum by Caine Del Sol. The forces presented by these workings are those of collapse, madness, death, and decay. They have served and will continue to serve those ends to devastating effect, in real life, in real time. You have been warned.” – Kakophonix
It is 13 years since cellist, composer and explorer of secrets Kakophonix began his work of musical revelation under the banner of Hvile I Kaos…and now that journey is complete, the final votive offering rendered unto the lords of misrule. Lower Order Manifestations is a work that transcends the commonly understood barriers of genre, transposing the riffs and rhythms, atmosphere and intent of black metal into a new sonic sphere. With cello and acoustic guitar, bass, frame drums and vocal punctuations, Kakophonix has created a progressive path of rituals that lead from an awakening of passion and spirited revolution to an attainment of knowledge, a state of perfection. Through the celebratory ‘Psalmody For The Child Offering’, rife with tension, with its unnerving undercurrents that run jagged nails across the skin of human convictions and assumed proprieties, onward through the ungraspable, unknowable ‘Shadowscast’ – a darkness of substance that slips through your fingers like serpents of sand, as it blends the beautiful liquid of dreams with the fevered sweat of nightmares. From the torment and terror of ‘Panic Sun’ that undermines all you believed to be true, bringing about the collapse of certainties and understanding, to the fierce intensity of seething, dissonant aggression that is ‘Smite’…the road is long and hard, but it all leads to the breathtaking grace of ‘Verity Thy Path’, the brightness of guitars laced with the sombre reflection of the cello, an elevated state only to be found at the conclusion of the trials preceding. The final notes of Hvile I Kaos’ passage through this world could not be more perfect.
Over the years Kakophonix has contributed to the work of Abigail Williams and Imperialist, released split collections with Angmar and Northsong, performed with Whoredom Rife and Ashbringer, but nothing upon his musical odyssey can compare to the visionary unfolding that is Lower Order Manifestations. Available now on InViMa Records, do not allow this exposition of beauty and wisdom to slip past you in the silence that lies beneath the noise and fool’s gold of the mundane world.
Line-up:
Kakophonix - Composition, cello, guitar, bass, frame drum, vocals.
*additional vocal exhortations from Elizabeth Gore, Ø, S, Joseph Spiller, Layla Legard, Sarah Jayde, Dan Niederkorn, Ben Yehdigo, Thanatos, Nicole Day, Seth Scantlen, Cassidy Scantlen, Zola Scantlen, Iggy Scantlen, Aaron Sidell, Mauro Bernazzali.
*death whistle on ‘Panic Sun’ by Nero Atrum.
https://www.invimarecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/HvileIKaos
Finnish old school Thrash/Death metal band JEWEL THRONE is set to release their debut album 'BLOOD VULTURES' on October 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single 'THE GRAVEYARD OF DREAMS' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-graveyard
The band comments single:
“The Graveyard of Dreams’ is one of the two oldest songs on ‘Blood
Vultures’. The original version can be found on the last EP (‘Silence Shrouds
the Ruins’) by the original Jewel Throne lineup from 2019. It is a
personal story about deepening depression. A story about how the total futility
of everything crushes a human being under its own weight. Black emptiness of
being pushes you deeper into the abyss. Slowly one just stops caring about
anything. Eventually one has to accept one’s own fate… and disappear."Listen to the first single Blood Vultures: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-blood
Biography:
Jewel Throne was formed as a trio in May 2019 by bassist-vocalist Mika Sallanen, the other members being guitarist Jari Yrjänäinen and drummer Jouni Kurikka. All were already very experienced with lots of bands, demos and a few albums already in their CV’s since all had begun their adventures in music already back in the late 80´s/early 90´s. The first lineup released three EP´s in quick succession. These simple thrash metal releases should now be considered as mere rough sketches of what was to come later.
It was time to add two more musicians – guitarist Toni Koskinen and vocalist Jesse Huovinen, and Jewel Throne mark II was born. Musically the band improved a lot with this change. This lineup released a bunch of singles and an EP ‘Obscure Relics’, which was also released as a tape by Fetusvomit Records. After this it was decided that it was time for the original guitar player to leave the band.
Now as a four-piece, Jewel Throne mark III moved on. They released two singles and an EP ‘Illiterati’ – a release vastly superior to anything they had achieved so far. So now it was the time to decide what to do next. The band had lots of songs ready, so it was decided to jump head first into the unknown and record their debut album. The recording sessions started in Easter 2023. The band entered the studio with 20 songs out of which 17 songs ended up being recorded.
All in all, the recordings took a bit longer than expected due to various issues, but in early spring 2024 the band had a finished product in their hands. ‘Blood Vultures’ was born – an album of 12 highly energetic and angry thrash/death metal songs. It was time to search for a record label, and in June 2024 the band signed with Inverse Records.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/jewel-throne-blood-vultures-cd-pre-order
Line-up:
Jesse Huovinen – vocals
Toni Koskinen – guitars
Mika Sallanen – bass/vocals
Jouni Kurikka - drums
https://linktr.ee/jewelthronefinland
The
darkness of doom metal and the ferocity of death metal are set to collide in a
new and exciting collaboration. Doom/death metal project TIME
CONSUMED has signed an exclusive deal with Wormholedeath for the
release of the highly anticipated EP, LONG NIGHT OF SILENCE. The
EP is scheduled to drop on October 11, 2024.The creative force behind Time Consumed, Matt Krogen, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "Thank you to Wormholedeath for taking an interest in my music. This album has a variety of sounds, combining doom and death metal in a simple yet engaging way that will keep people listening. The lyrics deal mostly with spirituality, including the death of a loved one and the end of time. I had some help making the songs, but I paid for the album to be made myself, so to be noticed by a label stands as a testimony to my commitment and passion for the art. I am looking forward to releasing more music with everyone at Wormholedeath."
For over a decade, Matt Krogen has been playing guitar and attempting to form a band, but finding long-term commitment from others proved challenging. With a deep interest in all rock and metal subgenres, a passion for doom metal emerged after discovering a 24/7 doom metal channel on YouTube. The song "Where Suns Turn to Grey" by Veil Of Conspiracy profoundly influenced him, inspiring the writing of lyrics and self-teaching piano.
Krogen managed to secure assistance for vocals and album art, financing the album's production. He has released a hard rock album titled "Die Royal" and is currently working on a power-metal project called Melting Kandle. Additionally, he is awaiting the publication of his first sci-fi novel. As a multifaceted artist, Krogen continues to search for his place in the world.
www.youtube.com/TimeConsumed
https://timeconsumed.bandcamp.com/album/long-night-of-silence
Last Dunkelheit Metal Stock & 10% SALE : Hier sind
wir wieder, um euch darauf aufmerksam zu machen, dass der letzte
(Extrem)-Metal-Bestand auf euch wartet. CDs für unter einem Euro und Vinyl
für unter sechs Euro, dasselbe gilt für Shirts... Zusätzliche 10%
SALE-Aktion bis nächsten Mittwoch, den 11. September. Diese Preise liegen
sogar unter dem Produktionspreis und nur solange der Vorrat reicht! Viele
unserer Extrem-Metal-Veröffentlichungen sind nun vergriffen und ausverkauft,
also empfehlen wir euch, nachzuschauen und zu handeln! Danke für eure Aufmerksamkeit.Weeks are going fast as rain drops are falling from the sky... So, here we are again with another weekend and remind you for the two amazing events this year! We are doing our best to bring back the spirit of post industrial! A kind of music that always was for the few of you. The upcoming two events of HARSH FREQUENCIES OVER LIMBURG IV in October and RITUALS OVER LIMBURG II are events that we are preparing with our heartblood. Two events with unique and well chosen acts and artists from the underground. On the upcoming two-days fest of HARSH FREQUENCIES OVER LIMBURG IV we are presenting to you 9 acts that have their roots in harsh noise up to power electronics and industrial. BLUE EYES will prepare you a voyage into harsh noise landscape that you won't forget. SLPWK, new rising polish electronic artist will let you dive into a sea of droning electronic ambient flood. ABSOLUTE KEY from Finland is very known to create a surrealistic experimental noisy atmosphere, so watch out! SAVAGE GOSPEL will punch you back to 70s psychedelic times but into deep deep harsh noise! ACIPENSERIDAE is our secret weapon, a artist that is active for longer time but popping up with several ultra limited releases from time to time. Harsh Noise with self prepared instruments in the old way, for the first time ever in live action, this one will be unique! SPUR ON TO XS from Eindhoven (NL) will bring back the spirit of Power Electronics in a melting combination of ATRAX MORGUE and dark street electronics sound such as BIZARRE UPROAR. So over that we will see LE KRIZ AN for the first time! Harsh Noise soundscape that will take you on a obsucre travel and let you back with many questions... so don't miss it! At the end we have two bombs of Noise/PE for you! AM NOT and ANTICHILDLEAGUE from UK, no words needed here as artist-history speak for themself! Get your ass up, get your tickets and don't miss this event. Experience the power of noise and industrial in real life!
There are only left 2 months and less than 60 tickets are available for RITUALS OVER LIMBURG II festival. A festival that is concentrating on ritual industrial music with occult and spiritual background! Everybody who was there at the last fest know what to expect and this time we bring you the holy blood of industrial underground again. Swedish occult act TREPANERINGSRITUALEN don't need anymore explanation but stands for itself! Rythmic industrial that will open your third eye. For the first time VORTEX from Germany will perform a unique perfomance in Limburg-Region, occult dark ambient from Germany that will let you dive into the river of hades. YSLASHY, spiritual music, will put you into a deep trance while performing a ritual on stage. US pioneers that created the so called "dark ambient" will be here exclusively: SCHLOSS TEGAL. The most of you know what to expect, so dont fear this experience of obscure industrial. NAM-KHAR will take you by the hand for a journey into long forgotten times, their combination from drone, ambient and industrial soundscape is amazing. From the far US we have DODSSANG TEMPEL. The music and performing can be experienced like a mirror that will be like a door to another world, ritual noise ambience, could be a explanation for the music genre. BLACK VAULT from Denmark is here to perform for the first time in Limburg Region. After the successful first debut album, the artist will show what is occult industrial music from dansk lands. from european south we have ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN and LA PORTA ERMETICA. Romanian artist Dan S. (ALONE IN THE HOLLOW GARDEN) is well known in the underground but live-performances are rare, so we are very pleased to offer a stage for this unique art! Ambience and soundscapes to catch you and show you a unknown world... While LA PORTA ERMETICA from Italy received a high attention this year for their debut album, we also got a heavy fascination here. The latest album leave you behind, bathed into secrets. The act creates a magical esoteric kind of ambient industrial. with old members of AIN SOPH, so you know what to expect, don't you?! At the end we have SCHMERZ UND ERLÖSUNG from Germany. Wolf E. is active into industrial scene with his project for more than 16 years! Mostly he got attention for his VHS video and there was a long silence arround the project... We bring it back to life! Occult Industrial from Germanys underground! So expect nothing than outstanding emotion...
Get your tickets - Support the underground - Experience a unique feeling ! Have a great week. Bye.Bernd Hermanns Dunkelheit Produktionen
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Toilet ov Hell has premiered the official video for first single, "THE POUNDING OF HOOVES." Check it out below!
https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-the-mosaic-window-the-pounding-of-hooves/
The Mosaic Window mastermind, Andrew Steven Brown, released the following statement concerning the album:
“Hemasanctum is a concept album that explores my current thoughts on life, relationships (parent-child), and loss. While it may or may not be obvious, the album starts with a song about birth and ends with a song about death. In between are songs intentionally out of order (like the roller-coaster timeline we all experience) subtly relating to topics like self-awareness, mental health, abortion, religion, and grief.
This album is the first Mosaic Window record to feature a real drummer - Gabe Seeber of Abigail Williams, Vale of Pnath, Obscura (live), Decrepit Birth (live), Carach Angren (live), and many more. Additionally, I am still in awe that there are two guest solos from the legendary (and possibly my favorite) guitarist Andy LaRocque. Both Andy and Gabe absolutely nailed their parts, and I couldn’t be more elated for their presence on the record.
Hemasanctum was written and recorded between October 2023 - February 2024 at my home studio, and mixed by Damian Herring over the Summer of 2024. I am so proud of this album, and hope listeners can appreciate it too. Cheers!”
Track
Listing:1. Incantation to Summon the Unstable
2. The Pounding of Hooves
3. Black Bethlehem
4. Turibulum
5. Ash Like Anvils
6. Night Disease
7. Shrouded in Pain
8. Hymn to Silence the Light
Credits:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Producing, Engineering.
Damian Herring - Mixing and Mastering.
Additional Musicians:
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Andy LaRocque - Guitar Solos (Tracks 2 and 4)
Album Art: “Dead Mother I” by Egon Schiele (1910)
The Mosaic Window is:
Andrew Steven Brown - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
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https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/
German
Black Metallers SERVANT released the third track of their upcoming album
“DEATH DEVIL MAGICK”. It is called “MAGICK” and can
be listened on all relevant streaming platforms.“Death Devil Magick” is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!
German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024
Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with ELLENDE & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
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CORPSEFUCKING ART – “TOMATIZED”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: october 4th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Mortician | Cannibal Corpse | Autopsy | Deranged
“Earth shall be ruled by a new breed of sentient beings!”
The world as you know it is crumbling around you, the walls of reality collapsing beneath a tsunami of screaming colours and deranged impossibilities. Bacterial holocaust invoked by the impetuous experiments of meddling scientists, alien invasion and gargantuan plant life with rapacious appetites! Books of the dead and restless spirits, a violent revolution of the creatures of the sea, mankind consumed as the protagonists of tales of horror walk the streets! Are you awake or dreaming? Is this a nightmare or encroaching insanity? It is all of this and more…you are lost in the gore-soaked madness of the mind of Corpsefucking Art!
“Behold the kingdom of cyclopic tomatoes!”
It’s been six years now since the release of the last Corpsefucking Art album, the excellent Splatterphobia, but at long last the Italian purveyors of sonic grotesqueries have returned…and they’re better – and more dangerously deranged – than ever! New album Tomatized combines magnificent death metal and utter madness as only Corpsefucking Art can. The opening, title track welcomes us into this madhouse with massive, crunching, grinding riffs, drum beats of insane force and shuddering impact and those sewer-dwelling vocals, laced with threat and promises of slaughter. Whatever the wild stories being told in the lyrics, this music will still tear you limb from limb. ‘Hell Of The Living Dead’ follows with some glorious, blood-spattered riffs that underline the sheer satisfying brilliance of Corpsefucking Art’s mastery of death metal. The quality never drops for a second as infectious hooks and bowel shaking rhythms are delivered with intense focus and relentless power, the exceptional music infusing the bizarre humour with an unnerving darkness. The massive sludge of ‘The Book Of The Dead’ is like drowning in congealing blood and ‘Phantasm’ dices and dissects with practised ease. ‘Escape From Alpha City’ provides the fantastically unhinged conclusion to this carnival ride through chaos and carnage, setting the seal on what is surely the finest, most entertaining and strangely unsettling death metal album ever to escape from the Corpsefucking Art asylum.
“Now I’m here – stuck in this vegetable inferno!”
When Comatose Music unlock the padded cell containing Tomatized on October 4th, the impact will be seismic. Thanks to the engineering and mixing skills of Alessio Cattaneo (Hideous Divinity, Satanika etc) and the mastering wizardry of Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul etc) the sound on this album is immense; raw, bloody and richly textured – every word, beat and note landing with brutal force. The fantastic package is completed by the artwork of Pierre De Palmas (Impetigo, Cliteater etc) – you will never look at tomatoes in the same way again. If you love death metal, then Tomatized is unmissable. Be ready for the vegetable invasion!
“I’m in a mental hospital. Where are my tomato friends?”
Line-up:
Frank Moretti - Vocals
Andrea Corpse - Guitar
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco De Ritis - Bass
John De Bello – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sachertorture/
Finnish black metal band NOITASAPATTI is set to release their new studio album 'SANKARIN MATKA' on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records. The First single 'PALUU LIEKKEIHIN' is released today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/noitasapatti-paluu
The band comments:
"Paluu liekkeihin is the first single from the album "Sankarin matka". It is a good example of the band's versatile songwriting that moves between atmospheres, and the track has found its place as the final song at our shows. "Paluu liekkeihin" consists of aggressive parts mixed together with more melodic and atmospheric ones, therefore it is a great piece for introducing the band to a broader audience. The lyrics paint an oppressive picture of a world in ruins, slowly ceasing to exist."
Sankarin Matka CD pre-order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/noitasapatti-sankarin-matka-cd-pre-order
Biography:NOITASAPATTI was born in spring 2017 in Pori, Finland by Erakko (vocals), Liekkiö (guitars, keyboards), Mielivalta (guitars) and Rampa (bass). Soon after that, Rienaaja joined us as a drummer and the first line-up was complete. After a couple of months of intensive rehearsing and composing, we recorded our first demo, “Vaellamme kuin Taivaankappaleet” on december 2017 and released it on CDr-format spring 2018. First live-show took place in our hometown also in the same spring. After that, Rampa left the band and Erakko began to play bass. Next year we recorded a second demo, “Aarnivalkean ajamana” and played some gigs. In 2020, we made a split-album with another Finnish band HOLLOW CORPSE. After some line-up changes, Häviö came to the band at the end of 2020 and a few months later, Kadonnut also joined the band to play keyboards. In summer 2021, we finally recorded our first full-length album “Kuolemattomille maille”. After a few successful live-shows it was time to record our second full-length album, “Sankarin matka” (A hero’s journey) in summer 2023. Album is now recorded, mixed, and mastered, and we are more satisfied with the result than ever before!
Our music can be described as 1990’s black metal with lots of melodies and even “burzumic” atmosperes. Also, you can hear influences from early British death/doom, epic viking metal and even some old school progressive music. Vocals are quite original “howling” and also heavily Burzum-influenced screams. Lyrics are written in Finnish.
Line-up:
Erakko - Vocals, Bass, Mouth Harp, Horns
Liekkiö - Guitars
Häviö - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial
North Yorkshire, UK; 2 September 2024: UK black metal act ANTE-INFERNO have unveiled the first track from their upcoming third album "DEATH'S SOLILOQUY", set for release on 22 November 2024 via Vendetta Records.
Watch the haunting artwork video to the track "THE CAVERNOUS BLACKNESS OF NIGHT" now via Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/Woo6T6JPmU8
Now with a fully established line-up, the four-piece have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly second album "Antediluvian Dreamscapes". "Death’s Soliloquy" harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.
“Death’s Soliloquy” is an exploration of lyricist Kai’s journey through
depression and hopelessness, through obsessive thoughts of the most morbid and
macabre nature — thoughts of self-destruction interwoven with the most
appalling nightmares, broken hopes and unacted desires. As old lives are shed
and new lives struggle to take form, there is always a war raging within and
without — a war that can never truly be won but may, at any moment, be lost for
all eternity…Kai explains: “If there are two principal themes tying this album together, they are death—or rather, an inescapable fixation with death—and mental illness. I wanted to explore the last thoughts and visions of those about to meet their demise, however grisly, haunting or lonely that demise might be. In this way, Death speaks through the tortured imaginings of those it is about to take. We become subject to Death’s Soliloquy—or at least a portion of it – for that poem is as long as the ever-expanding universe is vast.
“The Cavernous Blackness of Night” sums up the album’s themes perfectly. We are taken to the site of a suicide by hanging. A body swings from the bough of a tree, and we witness the very last thing that poor soul witnessed before they took their final, fatal step. We see the wind stirring the leaves of a willow, and causing the grass to bow. A thistle shakes solemnly. We see the final rays of the setting sun bleed across the darkening sky, and feel the warmth of those rays upon our skin before we, too, give ourselves up to that eternal darkness.”
“Death’s Soliloquy” will be available in CD, vinyl and digital formats — pre-order links to follow.
Catch Ante-Inferno on tour with Worm (US) in Europe:
FULL MOON HAIKU TOUR 2024
24/10 London, The Dome (Uk)
30/11 Manchester, Rebellion (Uk) - Sold Out
02/12 Lyon, Rock N Eat (Fra)
03/12 Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler (Ger)
04/12 Munich, Feierwerk (Ger)
05/12 Prague, Modra Vopice (Cz)
06/12 Berlin, De Mortem Et Diabolum (Ger)
07/12 Munster, Wintermelodei (Ger)
08/12 Erfurt, From Hell (Ger)
10/12 Vienna, Viper Room (Aut)
11/12 Wrocław, Liverpool (Pol)
12/12 Chemnitz, Ajz (Ger)
13/12 Gottingen, Freihafen (Ger)
14/12 Eindhoven, Metal Meeting (Nl)
15/12 Hamburg, Logo (Ger)
https://vendetta-records.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vendettacult
https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
Format: Digitale CD / Fysieke CD
Label: Anti-Hero Records
Distribution: Suburban
For fans of : Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Shade Empire, Hollenthon, Septic Flesh, Fleshgod
On October 25, 2024, new album material will be released by the Belgian metal band Artefacts. It concerns their first full-length (previously two singles and an EP were released), entitled ‘Lucius’. This is also the first album of a trilogy with the title ‘The Titan Chronicles’.
Tracklist:
01. Prologue Gods and Mortals
02. Nephereth
03. The Tower of Irth-Anshar
04. Dragonfall
05. Interlude Her brine embrace
06. The Path of No Return
07. Augur the Age of Darkness
08. Corruption(Glory for the fall)
09. Epilogue For the dead and the undying
Artefacts is a Belgian bandproject aimed at bringing the highest level of musical experiences to the listener. What can only be described as an epic movie score fused with thundering guitars, blistering drums and haunting screams, the band combines the bombast of a symphonic orchestra with the darkness of black metal, while adding a progressive touch.
The mission from the outset was to give the audience an all-inclusive experience, encompassing music, images and an expansive storyline and thus, ‘The Titan Chronicles’ was born: an entire universe, in which the base story line is set, was conceived.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bram Dewachter and Tim Van Doorn at Big Dog Recordings. The core of the outfit consists of Siegfried Mercelis (keys and orchestration) and Niklaas Reinhold (vocals), both years of experience playing in Lemuria. The present line up consists of current and former members of Slaughter The Giant, Manic Movement, Lost Department and Valkyre.
The album will be released on Anti-Hero Records, a new Belgian label founded by Tony de Block(Midas Studio, Red Hot, Belgian Vinyl Pressing Plant).
The full line-up of the band is as follows:
Siegfried Mercelis – keys and orchestration, composer, songwriting, lyrics, story
Niklaas Reinhold – harsh vocals and narration, lyrics
Tom Everaert – bass
Tom Leemans – lead and rhythm guitars
Hans Jacobs – rhythm and lead guitars
Joren Baert – drums
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Brutal death band EMASCULATOR has released the official music video for ERADICATION OF THE ASURAS, the newest single of the band's debut EP THE DISFIGURED AND THE DIVINE.
EMASCULATOR joined forces with Slam Worldwide for the premiere of "Eradication of the Asuras." Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sss17biOCHY
The Disfigured and the Divine delves into themes of the Goddess in mythology and legend, womanhood and motherhood, overcoming obstacles, justice, spirituality, the human experience, and growing into power. Vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy delves into the concepts behind the song and how it connects to the album's overall theme.
"'Eradication of the Asuras' is about the Hindu goddess Durga. She is known as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the shape-shifting buffalo demon. He has been endowed with superpowers and is almost invincible. He has gained the boon that no man may kill him - only a woman. He hungers for power and wages war on the gods and defeats them. So the gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combine their energy to create Durga. They endow her with their many powers and weapons, and she goes off to fight the demon. Durga appears before him riding on a lion and an epic battle ensues. The demon attacks her in his many forms; lion, man, elephant, snake, and buffalo.
On the tenth day, she strikes the death blow with her trident, and decapitates him with her Chakra, killing him. The gods rejoice and praise her. She bids farewell and promises to return when she is needed and called upon with devotion.
Unlike the demon, Durga is violent out of necessity and in service to others. She is viewed as a great mother who enacts divine justice on the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed. In our song, we are reaching out to her for strength, so that we may persevere through dark, chaotic, and violent times.
I am able to relate to her as a mother and protector of my children. They say every mother has a bit of Durga in her.
There is another legend where Durga is fighting the demon Raktabīja. Every time he is wounded, blood falls to the ground and turns into more demons. So Kali comes forth from Durga's forehead. She holds a bowl and captures every drop of blood so it may not hit the ground, and she drinks it. Thus Durga is able to kill all the duplicates and at last, slays the demon Raktabīja.
The music video combines these two stories from Hindu mythology, representing her power and the power of divine female energy, also known as Shakti.
New Standard Elite will release The Disfigured and the Divine on physical formats on September 25. Pre-order at https://nserecords.bigcartel.com/
The EP will be available on streaming platforms on October 25. Digital preorders are available at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/the-disfigured-and-the-divine
EMASCULATOR will make their live debut at this year’s Texas Domination Fest, scheduled for September 26-28 in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX. The band is set to tour Europe in May of 2025 around Nice To Eat You Deathfest (Czechia).
Track
Listing:1) Ecstasy in Disseverment (of Self)
2) In Resplendent Terror
3) Thesmophoric Rites
4) The Unassailable
5) Eradication of the Asuras
6) Age of the Goddess
7) Supreme Void of Acephalous Being
"The Unassailable" features a guest appearance by Vishal Singh, with chants by Swathi Kalahasti. Guest vocals on "Age of the Goddess" by Daniela Dahlien Neumanová.
The Disfigured and the Divine was mixed & mastered by Josh Welshman. Guitar and bass were recorded by L.B. at Divine Retribution Studios. Vocals recorded by Tonda Smrčka at Seabeast Production. Drums recorded by Taylor Hahn at Hahn Audio.
EMASCULATOR is an international collaboration of women with members from Czechia and the United States. The line-up comprises Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality), Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
EMASCULATOR is:
Mallika Sundaramurthy - Vocals
Teresa Wallace - Guitars
Morgehenna - Guitars
Cierra White - Drums
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“Miedzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzien” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Miedzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgla (live)) at Skrzyplocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Spiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radoslaw Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis (OHG) was established in 2015 in Lódz, Poland. The band comprises Bialy on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgla, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
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NEWS 31.8.2024
SEROTONIN
– “MOTIV”
Label: Narcoleptica ProductionsRelease date: september 2nd 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ofermod | Shining | Khold | Sulphur Aeon
Dutch black metal force Serotonin have always been a band that have followed their own star in the extreme music firmament, exploring the outer reaches of darkness and the forgotten places far below. Taking an avant-garde approach to their music, unbound by the expectations of others or the restrictive rules of the genre, they have allowed their music to develop naturally, spreading like acrid smoke into whatever areas of sound and composition most successfully capture the strange atmospheres they seek to create. Lyrically too they turn their gaze to deeper, more disturbing and thought provoking stories than fantasies of screeching devils and random acts of mindless violence…and never has this concoction of creativity been more challenging and more rewarding than within the black pages of their fourth full length album, Motiv…
With Motiv, they have sculpted the shadows of their creative energies into the most unnerving, skin-crawling forms to date. After opening with the formidable, driving power of ‘Climbing The Colossus’, which leads us up the steps within the imposing structure of the Sancarlone - a staggering copper statue which gazes down upon Lake Maggiore in Italy - the album then slips sideways into ever darker territories, where tracks like ‘Sinner Box’, with its twists of chaos and warped edges, threaten to swallow you whole as it compares the callous experiments of the operant conditioning chamber with man’s endless, mindless pursuit of wealth. ‘Garrote In D’, a defiant refusal to bend the knee, to conform or obey, is a creeping manifestation of the sinister that seems at first to be working with familiar black metal motifs, but it is subtly caressing them into different structures – surprising melodies and atmospheres bleeding into the blackness – until, gradually, the realisation that you have lost your way begins to surface and you are confronted with something profoundly different, something that gnaws at your sense of understanding with splintered teeth. The voyage through this sonic landscape of the unknown and unpredictable continues with slow death marches and fever dream aesthetics, with every familiar landmark proving to be just another signpost to the unknown. Finally you reach the majestic ending of ‘Leidmotiv’ that weaves the memories of Motiv into the fabric of your mind with its stark warnings against complacency in the face of insidious political evil, ensuring that you will never forget your journey through the night time world of Serotonin.
Mixed by Magnus Devo Andersson at Endarker Studios (Marduk, Ofermod, Count Raven etc) and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios (Code, Alkerdeel, Ungfell etc) Motiv sounds spectacular – raw, rich, jagged and dangerous, every element of sound alive with malice and mystery. Completing this stunning package is the superb artwork of Emil Underjberg (Sunken, The Mountain King etc), the perfect seal upon this covenant of chaos. Motiv will be released by Narcoleptica Productions on September 2nd and all who hear it will be lost within its labyrinth of thought and revelation.
Line-up:
Sander Hordijik - Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Martin Perescis – Vocals, Drums, Programming
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On
July 19th Fort Wayne horror punks, GRAVE ROBBER, unleashed
their eclectic covers album, THE CELLAR SESSIONS, a furious
thrill ride through a summer night in the cemetary! One of the most powerful
tracks on that essential collection is Grave Robber's unique take on Black
Sabbath's monumental 'Children Of The Grave' - and now the band have unveiled a
new lyric video to accompany that monstrous interpretation of a metal classic.You can watch the 'Children Of The Grave' lyric video at the Grave Robber YouTube channel now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY4cb8bxyxQ
The video was created by Tyler Cobillas at TC Media.
The band have offered a few insights into their reworking of one of Sabbath's most infamous songs, saying, "Our version of 'Children Of The Grave' was first recorded in 2009 and included as a hidden bonus track on our second album, Inner Sanctum. Produced by Tim Bushong, it showed us exposing more of our metal roots. Now it's finally been given an official release on our covers album The Cellar Sessions - a collection of covers given a decidedly Grave Robber twist of the horror punk knife - and we're pleased to be giving it the platform it deserves with this video."
The Cellar Sessions is out now via Thumper Punk Records!
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Formed in early 2019, the Finnish Symphonic Doom Metal band INFIRMUM has approached the genre in a unique and complex way. With a sound that explores aspects of classical music combined with the traditional weight and melancholy of Doom, they released their debut album "Walls of Sorrow" in 2020, followed by the EP "The Great Unknown" in 2022. In January 2023, they released the single "Sleep of Reason," which featured a music video. With the departure of vocalist Anna Rose in 2023, Brazilian singer Sabine Blodwin joined the band, bringing a new perspective from a different culture.
Today, INFIRMUM is preparing for the release of their new single "BURN," scheduled for August 2024 as a preview of their upcoming album "FROM THE DEPTHS I CRIED," expected by the end of the year.
Watch the music video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7QFmLQ2g52c?si=ym7bTfPq5KH_79kL
"Burn is about everything that is controversial and burns inside the human soul, what we feel in secret, what people try to hide or extinguish to fit into society. In 'Burn,' while the male part exposes these feelings and unique visions of the world around, the female part represents the embracing of all these demons, the darkness as part of the human being, and this dark flame grows until it finally becomes one with the individual." – Sabine
”Burn was fun to compose. Wanted to compose a bit faster song and I was in right mood so this turned out to be really good. It is always fantastic to notice how song evolves after I have sent just my guitar tracks and everyone begin to create their parts. Sometimes I delete some guitar leads so other instruments have more space. I am very happy with the results!”- Timo
”Burn was me trying to be more brutal than on other songs, very death metal lyrics” -Eliel
”When I first started to work on the drum parts for Burn, the demo had only Timo's guitar tracks. But I could immediately hear that this song will be more aggressive and it needs to have a sense of danger. That's what I aimed for with my drumming: danger alerting accents, tickling our primitive lizard brain with a sense of something bad looming around the corner, short machine gun like bursts of rhythm in kick drums etc. But also I wanted to keep our signature "beauty and the beast" dynamic present in the song, so I made some parts to have a more "flowy" feel for a nice contrast.”- Hanna-Leena
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/infirmum-burn
INFIRMUM's music today can be described as profound and conflicted, exploring the darkest sides of human emotions, diving into the depths of madness, pain, sickness, and death, while still finding brief moments of hope, offering an atmospheric journey through the darkest corners of the human soul. Combining beauty and ferocity, their compositions are rich in textures and nuances with strong, reflective lyrics.
The
current lineup includes Sabine Blodwin (formerly of Moonwitch, Draconian Opera,
Pettalom) – Vocalist, Taka Eliel (Sanctuary of Hate) – Vocalist and
Bassist, Erna Siikavirta (formerly in Lordi, Children of Bodom as
session keyboardist, Sinergy as session keyboardist, Arthemesia and Deathlike
Silence) – Keyboardist, Joonas Siikavirta (Begrim) – Guitarist, Timo
Solonen (Grain of Pain) – Guitarist, Hanna-Leena “Hanska” (Mourning
Wood) – Drummer, and Elya – Cellist.Vocals: Sabine Blodwin
Growls and Bass: Taka Eliel
Guitars: Timo Solonen
Guitars: Joonas Siikavirta
Keys: Erna Siikavirta
Drums: Hanna-Leena Lassila
Cello: Elya
Produced by Juho Räihä and Infirmum
Drums recorded at Fantom Studios by Samu Oittinen
Other instruments and vocals at Infirmum Dungeon
Single mixed by Tuomas Kokko at Electric Fox
Single mastered by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studios
Cover artwork by S. Paavola
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A lyric video for first single, "DREAMS OF MORTAL RUIN," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oITCOHsvDXY
The single is also available on https://sleeplessmetal.bandcamp.com/track/dreams-of-mortal-ruin
FFO: Watch Tower, Nevermore, Anacrusis, Witherfall, Sanctuary, Fates Warning, Hades.
Soon after the release of critically acclaimed, 2022 full-length debut album, Host Desecration, writing team Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn dug in deep with a single minded purpose: to create a world class metal album that shows exactly what SLEEPLESS is all about! Through Endless Black is just that! The album leans into the band's Trad Metal roots, infused with the technical flourishes and spashes of Doom that collectively create the SLEEPLESS sound! "With each tune we would picture someone dropping the needle onto a record," explains Sexton-Dorsett. "Could they nod their head to the song and have it repeating in their mind the rest of the day?"
Mission accomplished!
The band also introduced their first guest vocal appearances by legendary punk vocalist Jerry A of Poison Idea and master metal vocalist Sean Peck of Denner/Sherman, Cage, and Death Dealer!
SLEEPLESS is back with one hell of an album in Through Endless Black!
Track
List:Side A:
1. Call To The Void
2. Cult Of The Narcissist
3. Consumed By Vengeance
4. Exist Another Day (Feat. Jerry A)
5. Where Fear Lives
Side B:
6. Through Endless Black
7. Lost Star
8. Transcending The Obsidian Throne (Feat. Sean Peck)
9. Lessons In Tongues
10. Dreams Of Mortal Ruin
Credits:
Guest vocals on Exist Another Day by Jerry A.
Guest vocals on Transcending The Obsidian Throne by Sean"Hell Destroyer" Peck.
Additional keys by Fernando Ruiz.
Recorded at Opal Studio, Portland Oregon 2024.
Produced by Eric Sexton-Dorsett and Kevin Hahn.
Engineered by Kevin Hahn.
Released by Necromantic Press Records.
Distributed in Europe by Metal Warrior Records.
Artwork by T.J. Barber.
Line-up:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett - Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
Kevin Hahn - Lead Guitars, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keys
Eric Detablan - Drums
Hixon Sexton-Dorsett - Bass
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Release date : september 20th 2024
Genre : Epic Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
AORLHAC (Epic Black Metal) will release on September 20 the reissue of its wind trilogy, namely "A la Croisée des Vents" (remastered version + 3 bonus tracks), "La Cité des Vents" (remastered version) & "L’Esprit des Vents", all in a sumptuous A5 format case that will be revealed to you soon! And I'm telling you right away: watch your eyes!
If you didn't talk about the band at the time, it's time for you to catch up (the links are available below)!
And you, were you able to take your mind off things? Tell me everything!
Besides, there is still time to talk about the June releases. BLÓÐ (I let you discover the last video clip below) and HOULE which caused a real tidal wave.
Aorlhac is looking back to the past, to their Occitan roots, either medieval and modern, narrating the History of the south of France and north of Italy and Spain. Occitan is not only a language but also a culture recounted in French by the band : they are respectful witnesses of their ancestors’ heritage.
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Typhonian are one of the few old school-rooted death metal bands that are melding influences from other styles and taking the sound ahead. They've released an official video this time, of a song that's once again majestic with sublime melodies. No Clean Singing has premiered it https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/08/05/an-ncs-video-premiere-typhonian-towards-the-chamber-of-the-omnipresent-mind/
Excerpt – "will take you to other worlds, creating other vast, haunting, and harrowing visions far from the commonplace."
TYPHONIAN - “THE GATE OF THE VEILED BEYOND”
For
fans of: Edge
of Sanity, Unanimated, Necrophobic, Dismember, Dan Swano, Desultory, Unleashed, Evocation
Where most bands are content revelling in the sound of the glory days of early '90s death metal, German band Typhonian have not only beautifully reimagined it with blackened elements laced with the classic Swedish/Finnish melodies, they are also attempting to take that sound ahead in the most logical manner. Their approach being reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and their 40-minute masterwork 'Crimson', Typhonian are going a step further, adding more progressive and atmospheric elements, which become perceptible especially towards the end of the album, ultimately culminating in a near 20-minute epic closer. It's a phenomenal journey of the music that's evidently rooted in the old school death metal sound metamorphosing gradually and finally taking on a gleaming, breathtaking form and ascending. They have broken the shackles that have held back the style for a couple of decades by encompassing various influences organically and forging a cohesive sound that has dominance over them all. With the visionary 'The Gate of the Veiled Beyond' release, Typhonian have more than just outdone themselves; they have surpassed expectations for the style as a whole.
Line up:
M. W. Styrum - Vocals
Prometheus - Guitars
Typhon -Guitars, Orchestration
Charybdis - Bass
Thanatos - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Track listing:
1. Celestial Salvation
2. Cosmic Throne
3. Primal Deceptive Light
4. Crimson Rivers
5. The Gatekeeper
6. Towards the Chamber of the Omnipresent Mind
7. A Glimpse at the Starless Ocean
8. Cath'un - The Gate of the Veiled Beyond
Release date - September 20th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
“Star
Maps is an expression of stoicism and its effects on one's self-image. When
moments in life have taken hold and feel overwhelming, emotionally removing
one's self by pushing compassion away can be a coping mechanism. This is a
journey of one performing such stoicism, defining their life and the path
they've taken. " said, Leon. "Musically it contains some of
the most emotive moments of the album Emberglow, using atmosphere and long
melodic passages to represent the repressed emotion given within the lyrics.
Every time the chorus explodes, the emotions held back by the storyteller are
kicking against its cage showing how poorly holding back such emotions can be.
The bridge pulling back represents a full shift into one's internal control,
where the storyteller truly loses their sense of self and can no longer
recognize the individual. "With a career spanning 4 acclaimed albums 3 EPs and countless tour cycles both domestically and abroad, Orpheus Omega has cemented themselves as one of the hardest-working and entertaining mainstays of the Australian Metal scene.
Beginning with a sound forged along the lines of the great Gothenburg Melodeath era, the band has since grown further and further into a unique entity feeding off each member’s personality and life bringing them to touring with the likes of Insomnium, Trivium, At The Gates, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Lacuna Coil and many many more.
The continued evolution of Orpheus Omega has kept the band relevant and ever-growing and in 2024 brings with it the release of their most ambitious album yet, ‘EMBERGLOW’ through WormholeDeath Records.
Orpheus Omega is:
Chris Themelco - Vocals/ Lead Guitar
Leon Monaco - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Matt Themelco - Drums
Luke Ashley - Guitar
Campbell Hill - Keyboard
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated debut album of Slovenia’s CHALLENGER, FORCE OF NATURE, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
The idea for Slovenia’s CHALLENGER started in the summer of 2016, when Jakob Rejec (ex-VIGILANCE, Ambra) was challenged to play a foodball game with Urban Železnik (SkyEye), and if Urban won, they would form a band together. Unfortunately, they never played the game, but still decided to form a band. For the first lineup, they invited Blaž Tanšek (Mist, ex-Teleport) to play the bass guitar and Mihaela Žitko (Mist) to join on the drums. Through some jam sessions, the first riffs were made, and in November, the band had their first gig under the name Irön Breed, combining the surnames of Jakob and Urban, with Rejec meaning “breeder” and Železnik meaning “iron.” Soon after, they changed their name to CHALLENGER, and Mihaela left her drum duties to Toni Pleško (ex-Teleport, Natt, Ðornata). In 2019, they released their first EP, Turned to Dust, to critical acclaim.
Corona times were not very fruitful for CHALLENGER, but in 2022, they came back with new blood on the bass guitar with Nika Krmelj (Eruption). With her, they finished their debut album and recorded a pre-production demo in the spring of 2023 but had to let her go soon after. The last lineup was formed with Samo Stopar picking up the bass guitar in the summer of 2023, with whom they finished recording their debut album in March 2024.
Now, at long last, that debut album is here: Force of Nature. Aptly titled, CHALLENGER’s first full-length draws from a deep well of heavy metal wisdom, and does so with gusto. Their stated influences include Saxon, Iron Maiden, Tank, Rainbow, Judas Priest, Venom, Mercyful Fate, Running Wild, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and the UK’s Satan, and verily do CHALLENGER siphon off both the best and most idiosyncratic strains of those legends’ DNA and reconfigure them into a travelogue of pathos and bravado. The songwriting across Force of Nature suitably gallops with energy, but the band patiently allow each construct to unfold, retaining a sense of austere grace in the process. The leads are majestic and many; most impart a melancholy seemingly at odds with the jaunty tempos explored, but the sum effect becomes one of steely-eyed stateliness perfectly in line with the album’s wider “doomed hero” drama. That CHALLENGER possess impeccable chops – to the man, with actual bass guitar prominent in the soundfield – only make these eight mini-epics gleam that much brighter.
CHALLENGER
may unapologetically look the past, but their heavy metal heroism is
truly timeless. Behold a true Force of Nature!Line-up:
Jakob Rejec - vocals, rhythm guitar
Urban Železnik - lead guitar
Samo Stopar - bass guitar
Toni Pleško - drums
From Ljubljana/Slovenia
Artwork: Peter Gaber
Release date: 25th October2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on oxblood vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Deathgrind
band K.Y.M.I. from Finland releases their debut album
on September 27th via Inverse Records. The band's brutal lyrics are about
everyday life during the busy adult years and the mid-life crisis. The songs
are a result of emotional outbursts packed into a form of brutal deathgrind.The second single, HEMICRANIA, is about what a massive headache attack would sound like musically. Migraines and other recurring attacks such as these are not only painful but also emotionally draining, often ending in the way the song describes.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kymi-hemicrania
K.Y.M.I. is a one-man project by Kalle Ylönen, that will in the future also produce Viking jewelry and other artistic craftwork under the name K.Y.M.I.paja (smithery). Tuukka Ojansivu, a strong supporter of the project, is responsible for arranging the songs and recording the instruments for the upcoming album LIHA. The vocal recording, mixing and mastering of the album was done by Pasi Löfgren at Inka Studios.
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Canadian heavymetallers SPECTRE promote their EP “ARMAGEDDON” with the live video for the title track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH4x0gvKJCM
Spectre is heavy metal band based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They played their first show in the spring of 2023 and have since been playing extensively around western Canada.
The band consists of seasoned musicians: Adam (vocals), Jason (guitar), Doug (guitar), Jay (Bass) and Phill (drums). They combine a wide range of influences from classic hard rock and heavy metal to punk rock to bring their audience a catchy and energetic music experience.
Members of Spectre have been honoured to share the stage with many talented bands including: Striker, Drowning Pool, Anvil, Steel Panther, Three Inches of Blood, Trivium, and Diamond Head.
Spectre have recently finished recording their first EP entitled ‘Armageddon’ which can be found on all major streaming sites, as well as in a form of a CD.
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MURDER RECORDS & EFERMO DISTRO. proudly present: Let’s start to say that simplicity can be tricky as a maze, but in this example all paths lead nowhere. Intriguing to say the least when you use this intro to describe a project like ANONIMUUS CREATURE.
Now, hailing from Holland, this immense force of oblivion demands your most profound absence of senses to digest "DISSECTING THE MORBID UNDERWORLD OF MY EXISTENCE", the new opus from this entity. In a world full of musical pollution, noise could be the pill to clarity and consciousness meaning that if you think you have it all to understand this maybe you haven’t experienced everything in life and, also, maybe in death.
If deserts are nothing but an infinity of wasteland, the ANONIMUUS CREATURE’s inception is to make you crawl dehydrated through eternity and "Dissecting The Morbid Underworld Of My Existence" will be your purgatory soundtrack. Don’t worry, you won’t suffer because simple things aim for a meaningless existence.
That’s all there is to offer, a hand full of nothing, where a blank hole will prevail upon infinity. "Dissecting The Morbid Underworld Of My Existence" will be the dust in your bed and your grave while ANONIMUUS CREATURE haunts you in all dimensions.
The Nightmare is Alive!
Catatonic Obscure Funeral Harsh with Suicidal and Morbid Noises from Hell!!!
RUÍNA began as a solo
project by noise artist C, whose aim was to make an obscure doom
band. Starting in 2023, it resulted in the release of the first
instrumental demo called “Existência Erodida”. After a while, C proposed to J that he join the project and take on the role of vocalist.
So the day-to-day torment resulted in the progression of an EP called “3” recorded between Portugal and Peru, bringing you the darkest sound from the catacombs of two souls lost in a futile world with no concrete future.
ANONIMUUS CREATURE - "Dissecting The Morbid Underworld Of My Existence"
This new album will be released in two versions on Cassette:
10 Copies in a special HELLPACK
15 Copies in Cassette edition
Noise List:
1 - Hellish Noises From My Horrendous Subconscious
2 - Reborning In A Monstrous Filthy Underworld
3 - Dissecting The Morbid Underworld Of My Existence
4 - The Depths In A Disgusting Abyssal Pathology
The dark noises were dissected from deep nihilism and recorded in June 2024 at Junkie Noise Studios in the Netherlands.
The layout for this album was made by Alemão. All the pictures used to build the layout of this album was taken from the movie "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" by Shinya Tsukamoto.
"This journey of nihilistic noise has a profound reflection, where the existence of an absolute void is nothing like the human being that I am, I despise and hate as a Anonimuus Creature..."
https://anonimuus-creature.bandcamp.com
RUÍNA - "3"
This new EP will be released in two versions on Cassette:
10 Copies in a special HELLPACK
10 Copies in Cassette Edition
Setlist:
1 - Estan todos allá afuera
2 - Ya Llegaste
3 - Cae Ceniza De Mi Cuerpo
Line-up:
C - Guitar / Drums
J - Vocals / Mixing
...NOISE PASSION ON...
...WORLD FASHION OFF...
https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe
Armed with their sharpened axes and custom-made armor, they're here to proclaim that it's totally cool to wear armor while we drink victory booze – rum, whiskey, and beer! So, grab your tankard and your dragon costume because Sovengar is here to lead the greatest epic battle the universe has ever seen. Join the party, brave warriors, and geeks of all platforms! Let the adventure begin!
Their new single „Neon Wars”, produced by Christoph Wieczorek (Babymetal, Electric Callboy), is going to be released on August 30th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZxUTTvatzw
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Finnish
one-man black metal band MALASORTE is set to unleash
the debut album APEX SOVEREIGNTY on October 11th 2024
via Inverse Records. The second single 'CONSTELLATION OF THE WOLF' is out now on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/malasorte-wolf
The man behind Malasorte, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"Behold the Constellation of the Wolf, where shadows dance fervently and the void echoes with the howls of celestial beasts. In this astral kingdom, madness reigns supreme, and the stars, like hungry eyes, witness the violent ballet of creation and destruction."
Apex Sovereignty CD PRE-ORDER available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/malasorte-apex-sovereignty-cd-pre-order
The first single 'Slaying The Messengers' is available here: https://push.fm/fl/malasorte-slaying
Biography:
In the frostbitten heart of Helsinki, Finland, Jal'zoroth forged "Malasorte" from the fires of black metal in 2024. A one-man wrecking crew, Malasorte unleashes a sonic onslaught that's as savage as it is spellbinding. With relentless riffs, thunderous drums, and vocals dripping with venom, Malasorte commands the darkness with unbridled ferocity. Emerging from the shadows, Malasorte is a force to be reckoned with, transmutating adversity into waveform, turning curses into catharsis.
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
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Progressive blackmetallers ETERNAL CRYPT promote their sophomore album with “DIVINE SNOW: single/video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWZCQd04_ZU
Drawing from many overseas influences, Eternal Crypt brings their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester New York. It has been their mission to take the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, and combine it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, providing a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.
Though initially starting as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt will continue to bring their brand of melodic metal with their upcoming album "Stages of Grief" Releasing September 2024.
https://eternalcrypt.bandcamp.com/releases
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BLOOD FEAST return with their 4th album “INFINITE EVOLUTION” and “OUTBREAK” video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQCQSaufDS4
BLOOD FEAST continues to forge its own twisted thrash metal path with the release of their 4th full-length album, Infinite Evolution. Fans old and new will not be disappointed, as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of releases from the band’s early days – Kill For Pleasure (1987), Face Fate (1988, EP) and Chopping Block Blues (1990) – and the band’s 2017 comeback album The Future State Of Wicked influence much of the new album. All the speed, brutality and twists ’n’ turns the band is known for remain intact and in your face.
BLOOD FEAST was formed by Adam Tranquilli, Gary Markowich (vocals), Kevin Kuzma (drums) and Lou Starita (bass) in 1985 as Blood Lust. They quickly wrote and recorded their classic 4-song demo, The Suicidal Missions. Shortly after, they became a 5-piece with the addition of Michael Basden on guitar. The band was then approached by New Renaissance Records to contribute songs to their Thrash Metal Attack (Menacing Thunder) and Speed Metal Hell 3 (The Suicidal Missions). This prompted the name change to BLOOD FEAST. New Renaissance then offered a record deal, which led to the recording of the classic Kill For Pleasure album and a US tour with DEATH ANGEL. The Face Fate EP quickly followed.
Shortly after writing and recording their proposed 2nd album, Adam left the band. The remaining 4 members then re-recorded these songs, which became the album Chopping Block Blues. The band broke up shortly after the album's release in early 1990. The original 5-man BLOOD FEAST reunited for an appearance at the NJ March Metal Meltdown in 1999, but further activity was not to be. A second reunion began in 2007, albeit only with original members Tranquilli and Kuzma. Bassist Tom Lorenzo and vocalist Chris Natalini came on board in 2010, just in time for the band's first appearance at Headbangers Open Air in Germany (they were invited back in 2013 and 2017). During this stretch, Adam began writing new material, with the band even playing an early version of INRI at select shows.
The incarnation of BLOOD FEAST retaking its place in the metal ranks today began to take shape in March of 2014, with the addition of guitarist CJ Scioscia. When drummer Joe Moore joined a few months later, the unit was complete and work immediately began on what would become The Future State Of Wicked album. Live performances became far more frequent, featuring appearances at True Thrash Fest 2015 in Osaka, Japan, Hells Headbash 2 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima MetalFest II in Lima, Peru and the aforementioned return to Headbangers Open Air in 2017. The album was released on Hells Headbangers Records in the Spring of 2017, in time to coincide with an opening slot for Kreator and Obituary on that year’s Decibel Tour at the TLA in Philadelphia.
In late 2017, Moore was replaced by former M.O.D. touring drummer Adam Kieffer. Both Adams have an extensive history, most notably in the bands Headlock and Without End (of which Lorenzo was also a member). AK slotted in perfectly, and work immediately began on a new EP entitled Chopped, Sliced And Diced. This featured one new song (Concubine) along with new recordings of 4 songs from the band’s early records.
Work on LP #4, Infinite Evolution, began in late 2019. However, the sudden ’pause’ caused by the COVID-19 virus in early 2020 allowed for reflection on the situation. After much consideration it was decided that Adam Tranquilli would add lead vocal to his guitar duties – thus ending Natalini’s time with the band. Also, after having the help of bass player extraordinaire Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X for the album, new bassist Dave Kramer joined the fold in late 2023. Now, after all the unintended interruptions and diversions, the album is finally available via long time label Hells Headbangers. Written by Tranquilli and Scioscia, it is a fierce statement of intent while adding a few new wrinkles. And in a first for BLOOD FEAST, there is a promotional video for the song “Outbreak”.
With the world opened up again, 2024 is shaping up to present a bright future for BLOOD FEAST.
Line up:
Adam Tranquilli • guitar/lead vocals
Dave Kramer • bass guitar/backing vocals
Adam Kieffer • drums
CJ Scioscia • guitar
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Death metal act VOMIT FORTH unveil the hair-raising track, "NEGATIVE PENANCE" with a horrifying video. It’s the third single shared from their upcoming album, TERRIFIED OF GOD, set for release October 11th through Century Media Records. In the deep winter of early 2024, the band headed into a cabin in the woods of New Jersey with Randy Leboeuf who recorded, mixed, mastered and produced the album. The month-long recording process led to twelve panic-stricken tracks where every riff, drum fill, and lyric leaves a footprint.
"Negative Penance" serves as one of the most brutal moments on Terrified Of God marked by frenzied guitars and intense drum work. Vocalist Kane Gelaznik displays his ability to easily shift between throaty vocals, curdling squeals, and a more direct delivery. The video for the song comes with a viewer discretion warning, as tape footage of a bizarre ritualistic murder materializes.
Pre-order the new album here: https://VomitForth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wdT9FlefbA
For
fans of :
Agathocles, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Enemy Soil, Insect Warfare, Magrudergrind,
Nasum, Phobia, Pig Destroyer, Rotten Sound and WormrotFâché returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with their second full-length album Violent Au Volant! Canadian (in fact more Quebecers than Canadians!) Fâché is back with 35 songs of pure, angry, pissed-off Grindcore which will make you want to punch to death slow drivers and attack other road ragers. Violent Au Volant translates in English to 'Violent While Driving', and is a pummeling audible car crash of extreme sonic devastation!
Tracklisting:
1. Sans Pitié
2. Abusé Verbalement
3. Entourloupé
4. Saloperies
5. Mal Engeulé
6. Yes, No, Toaster
7. Flop Total
8. Nauséabond
9. Pomme Pourrite
10. Ni Queue Ni Tête
11. Ablation Du Cerveau
12. Tête De Cochon
13. Défaite Cuisante
14. Yienc Su Une Gosse
15. Parler Dans L Cass
16. Totalement Hors Contrôle
17. Insignifiant
18. Déchet Déchu
19. Humain De Marde
20. Balle Dans Le Pied
21. Pas Dégniaisé
22. Mal A Vie
23. Crisse Le Feu
24. Désordre Mental
25. Veux-Tu T Battre
26. Drop Les Gants
27. Infecte
28. Anal-Phabète
29. Tu Gosse
30. Violent Au Volant
31. Pas Fier
32. Trouble Fête
33. Cross Check Dans Face
34. Beging Bedang
35. Ca Fera
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: september 27th 2024
Genre: Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | My Dying Bride | Paradise Lost | Saturnus
I stand beneath the open sky, at the setting of the sun. The still waters stretch before me to the distant horizon and the clouds drift slowly across the vast canvas of the sky – a brilliant blending of deepest blues, rich purples, vivid red and warm orange. Yet for all the open vista, the space and freedom, I am trapped; suffocating in a labyrinth of black desperation. The cold walls of insurmountable sorrows and confusion contain me and I am imprisoned by past scars that have become infected, poisoned by the cruel, slow venoms of grief, loss and guilt. I built this maze, but I have long since forgotten the way to freedom…
“Tainted by miasma, corrupting your heart
Born from old pain, disrupted by taint
In a haze you locked your heart…”
- In A Haze – Marche Funèbre
Fifteen years since the release of their debut EP, Norizon, Belgium’s monarchs of morose majesty, Marche Funèbre, are set to unveil their fifth full length album – After The Storm. Each release from this special band has seen them refining their art, becoming ever more adept at delivering crushing heaviness married to wonderful melodies that resonate within the empty chambers of a broken heart…and After The Storm continues that continual upward trajectory, claiming its place at the peak of their recordings with ease. Right from the opening track and first single, ‘In A Haze’ it is abundantly clear that After The Storm is so much more than ‘just another album’. The powerful production, mix and master from Martin Furia (Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik etc) is absolute perfection, so alive and vibrant that you can almost hear the hum of the amps and feel the floor shake with each thunderous crack of the snare. This sonic quality combined with truly impassioned performances and staggering song writing makes for a doom/death listening experience to be treasured. It’s difficult to select individual highlights from an album whose songs flow together like a river, on a seamless journey to the sea, all different but all inextricably linked. However ‘Stranded’, with its magnificent chorus is simply unforgettable, as is ‘Palace Of Broken Dreams’, which manages to capture the spirit of its evocative title so beautifully with deftly handled juxtapositions of mellow melancholy and thunderous emotion. But then the next time you listen it may be the circling guitar motifs of ‘Devoid Of Empathy’, like spreading ripples upon the waters of a drowning pool, that enthral, or the sweeping tides of sorrow and pain of regret of ‘After The Storm’ itself… On rare occasions a band may capture their true essence in an album, everything that is great about their unique character – After The Storm is one of those albums.
Following the recording sessions for After The Storm, longstanding guitarist Peter Egberghs stepped down from the Marche Funèbre ranks, to be replaced by Fré De Schepper - and there could be no better album to begin the next chapter in the story of Marche Funèbre. Set for release on September 27th through Ardua Music, adorned in a stunning piece of cover artwork from Brooke Shaden, whose distinctive images have graced all of Marche Funèbre’s full length albums, After The Storm will be one of the doom/death metal releases of the year.
Line-up:
Arne Vandenhoeck – Vocals
Boris Iolis – Bass/Vocals
Dennis Lefebvre – Drums
Kurt Blommé – Clean Vocals
Fré De Schepper – Guitars
*Guitars on After The Storm by Peter Egberghs
*Piano on After The Storm by Fré De Schepper
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom
Hailing
from Bavaria, BLACKEVIL have been forging fire since 2013. Their first demo,
appropriately titled Hail the Cult, emerged from the darkness in 2015,
auspiciously revealing a razor-sharp and endlessly salacious style of
blackthrash. Come BLACKEVIL’s debut album, 2017’s The Ceremonial Fire, the
power-trio up-ratcheted everything: more speed, more hooks, more black, more
evil, more of MORE! Still, their breakout moment was yet to come. Under the
auspices of DYING VICTIMS, BLACKEVIL released their second album, Forever
Baptised in Eternal Fire, in 2020. Here, the duo laid it all on the line,
taking their noble roots – most obviously, the German thrash Big Three of
Sodom, Kreator, and Destruction as well as evil speed metal legends like Razor,
Evil Angel, OZ, and Exciter – and assimilating them something that was uniquely
their own and yet uniquely and purely HEAVY METAL.Now, with third album Praise the Communion Fire for the Unhallowed Sacrament, BLACKEVIL take bolder steps into the epic that they only hinted at prior. If its predecessor began to transcend “blackthrash” categorization, Praise the Communion Fire wholly does so, canvassing a wider range of other stylistic sizes – late ‘90s melodic black metal, same-era blackened death, early ‘80s epic metal, and even a bit of NWOBHM that preceded that – that altogether result in something that’s more unique than ever. The album’s runtime of 46 minutes across seven tracks no doubt suggests that turn toward the epic, and the songwriting indeed goes everywhere but still with remarkable focus. Their chops, while thankfully evincing a human touch, support these daring constructs with finesse and a finely honed clarity. Leads and otherwise-more-melodic riffs lead the charge into the battlefield, buttressed by dynamics that are never boisterous for their own sake; rather, they’re reigned in, allowing those riffs and rhythms to breathe, thus making the surges of energy all the more exciting. Put another way, BLACKEVIL aren’t just another black(ened) metal band flying off the rails, imparting one extreme expression after another: there’s actual class and craft at work here, honoring the ancient lore of heavy metal whilst adding to its lexicon. In that sense, the ceremonial reverence they exude truly supports the title Praise the Communion Fire for the Unhallowed Sacrament.
Forever Baptised in Eternal Fire reaped acclaim, but still left BLACKEVIL as a well-kept secret. Again blessed with (un)godly art by the masterful Paolo Girardi, Praise the Communion Fire for the Unhallowed Sacrament should once and for all establish BLACKEVIL as top-tier heavy metal blacksmiths!
Line-up:
Abyss - ghoulish throat of revenge and roaring 4-string hell
Deathinfektor - attack of the iron six-string saw
Bloodhammer - glorifier of the infernal wardrum thunder
From Bavaria/Germany
Artwork:
Paolo Girardi
Release date:
25th October2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on halloween orange vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
BATTLESWORD
– “(XX)V - OF TALES AND TRAGEDIES”Release: 26. September 2024
Genre : Old School Melodic Death Metal
For 25 years now, BATTLESWORD have been making their way through the metal scene and to mark the occasion, they have released their fifth longplayer, which alludes to both the anniversary and the album number in its title "(XX)V". The addition "Of Tales And Tragedies" can also be confidently interpreted as a reference to the band's history and the things they have lived through over such a period of time.
Musically, Battlesword continue where they fortunately never left off: From almost doomy parts to merciless blasts, the stylistic variety is not overused on the one hand, but is still multi-layered enough to never get bored with the 11 songs over the entire running time.
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FFO: Slayer, Bring
Me The Horizon, Pantera, and Disturbed. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfr1Mcx6dqc
The D.O.O.D. is proud to announce the September 17 release of new album, Dissonance, on Chaos Music in association with SelfMadeRecords and Earache Records EDD. The forthcoming album showcases The D.O.O.D.’s signature blend of intense riffs, powerful vocals, and relentless energy!
Track Listing:
1. Down The Rabbit Hole
2. Subterfuge
3. The Back of Hell
4. The Pentecostal
5. Parasite 6-4-2
6. 2000 Miles
7. Chaos for the Fly
8. Disorder (Interlude)
9. Dissonance
10. The Well
11. Slayer Of Gods
12/ Cut, Cut, Cut (Interlude)
13. Final Girl
Album Credits:
Cover art by Brian Amoroso.
All Songs Written and Produced by The D.O.O.D.
Recorded and Mixed at Morrisound Studios by Jim Morris,
Mastered by J.P. Braddock at Formation Audio.
Management: Chaos Music L.L.C.
Management Consultant: Erik Leviathan Self Made Records L.L.C.
Digital Distribution: Earache Records.
Line-Up
Indy (Indiana DOOD) Brumbaugh - Guitar
Rudy (Dogbite DOOD) Taylor - Drums
Brian (Monkeyboy DOOD) Amoroso - Lead Vocals
Jonzey DOOD - Bass
Raynus DOOD - Guitar
Bio:
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) are a standout in the Florida metal Scene. Originally put together by Raynus and Jonzey, this Sarasota band has found its niche among the many great independent metal acts, not only in Southwest Florida, but nationally as well.
The Floridians have found inspiration over the years from music that is hard driving with good hooks, as well as unabashed and unafraid riffs reminiscent of the pioneers of metal and hard rock, all the while grinding forward into the music of today and tomorrow.
The diversity of their individual influences certainly informs the music, yet there is enough commonality to ensure a coherency that runs throughout the band's catalogue. From the horror rock "House of the Dead," to the tastefully savvy guitar work of "Murder," it is difficult not to find something to latch onto with the musicality of this crew.
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience prides itself on its stage show, a high energy feast of metal, that is different and surprising at every venue. As a band, they are dynamic and eye-catching as they take the stage and take over the room. The audience can never be certain what's coming next, except a great show! This can be attributed to the multitude of shows they've played over the years with an array of local and national acts. The D.O.O.D. is 100% fan-friendly and takes great pride in being part of a surging Florida metal scene.
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Blackened death entity VØLUS has unleashed the newest single off MERCIFUL THE DYING LIGHT. "HISSING DISSENT" is now streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFx8cjHJjY
Merciful the Dying Light continues the band's constant evolution with this genre-bending offering of blackened death metal. Written and recorded by the band's lone member Justin Vølus, Merciful the Dying Light drew inspiration from themes of vampirism, cosmic horror, and Mesopotamian mythos.
Stream additional tracks from the album now at https://volusdeath.bandcamp.com/album/merciful-the-dying-light
Vargheist Records will release Merciful the Dying Light on streaming platforms and limited edition CD on September 7.
Track
List:1) Crowns of Ulthar
2) Sanity Forsaken
3) Blasphemies Infernal Strife
4) Merciful the Dying Light
5) Hissing Dissent
6) Revengeance of Blood
7) Between Two Fires
VØLUS is a one-man blackened death metal band from South Carolina, USA, delivering a unique blend of OSDM, Blackened Death Metal, and Progressive/Dissonant Death Metal. Merciful the Dying Light is the fourth full-length album in the VØLUS discography and the band's seventh overall release, including demos and EPs. The band, alongside Vargheist Records, was founded by Justin Vølus in 2018.
VØLUS is:
Justin Vølus - All Instruments, Vocals and Lyrics
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Label: Road To Masochist / Cursed Monk Records / Eggy TapesRelease date: october 4th 2024
Genre: Sludge/Doom Metal
For fans of: Primitive Man | Eyehategod | Thou | Abstracter
“The worst part of hell is not the flames; it’s the hopelessness. And I think that is the part of hell that a person in depression really tastes. The terrible hopelessness that comes over.”
- from The Faces Of Depression, 1959 interviews with psychiatric patients
Between birth and death lies a brief and bloody vale of tears, populated by the vindictive and vicious, the vain and vacuous, the desperate and broken. From screaming in our excrement, wholly dependent upon those who dragged us into this decaying nightmare – gods whom we inevitably disappoint and who in turn poison our hearts with their own failings and fallibilities – we wade through spite and selfishness that eats at any inherent value we once possessed like battery acid. And then, depleted and demented, we return to our excrement and wait, drooling, for blessed incineration or a roughly managed tumble into the soil. Such is the gift of life, the beautiful journey between birth and death.
Into our world of black clouds and despair come Bile Caster, with their new EP, Writhing Between Birth And Death. You will find no respite here, no sunshine breaking through the clouds, just three tracks of monolithic, soul destroying, doom-drenched sludge that will grind your spirit into the dirt with harsh truths and bleak outlook. Opening in a howl of feedback and the hum of overheated amps, ‘Abscess’ begins this tortured descent into the depths of the pit, dragging your limp and exhausted body through the splintered bones of the lost. As unequivocal in its statement of despair as staring into the empty sockets of a skull, the distortion and dissonance will shake you to your core; a crawling yet relentless horror that will drown you in a slurry of despondency. The gargantuan footsteps of ‘Trapped’ follow, each drum beat, each chord, each agonised cry another stone upon your chest, the oppressive weight beyond bearing. Within the hollowed out core of the song the voices of those lost in the mire of severe depression speak with an honesty that tears at the heart, leaving you with open wounds that ‘Harrowing’ rips wide open. Has a song ever been more aptly named? A staggering shadow beast that uses unnerving, echoing space as well as slow, purposeful obliteration to achieve its grinding maceration of the last shreds of hope and identity; leaving you with nothing…as nothing.
Writhing Between Birth And Death will be released on October 4th, on vinyl by Road To Masochist – featuring an exclusive extra track, ‘Repression’ – on CD by Cursed Monk Records and on cassette by Eggy Tapes. However you choose to experience the sonic crucifixion of Bile Caster, it will scour you from the inside and permit no hiding from the horrendous truth of existence. Be sure you are ready before you open this door…there is no turning back once the threshold is crossed.
Line-up:
Joe Lander - Guitar/Vocals
Adam Starkey - Drums
Nick Eagle-Evans – Bass
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LOUD RAGE MUSIC & PEST RECORDS NEWS :
...IN VISCERO – “ITALIA VIOLENTA”
Full-length, CD / Digital, September 2024, Pest Records / Metal or Die Records
Swedish Death Metal from Hungary
A self-produced and self-released material mixed by Alexander Backlund and mastered by Tony Lindgren at the famous Fascination Street Studios. Consisting of seven compositions spanning over an hour, Endless Winter Nights invites listeners to a profound journey. Indeed, through the labyrinthine depths of depression and anxiety, metaphorically encapsulated within the chilling embrace of winter.
UMBERSUN – “ENDLESS WINTER NIGHTS”
Full-length, CD / Digital, August 2024, Independent (supported by Loud Rage Music)
Melodic Doom Death Metal from Romania
A self-produced and self-released material mixed by Alexander Backlund and mastered by Tony Lindgren at the famous Fascination Street Studios. Consisting of seven compositions spanning over an hour, Endless Winter Nights invites listeners to a profound journey. Indeed, through the labyrinthine depths of depression and anxiety, metaphorically encapsulated within the chilling embrace of winter.
WARHYMN – “OCCULT FIRE”
EP, Digital, July 2024, Loud Rage Music
Occult Black Metal from Romania
The band's new EP and at the same time the advance material for what is to be the band's next full-length album, scheduled for 2025! This material features the "Occult Fire" single that will also be part of our next full length and two more songs, carefully chosen from our debut "Gnosis", completely re-recorded from scratch and rebranded as "Occult Fire Versions".
MORGUE MEAT – “APOCALYPTIC VISIONS”
Full-Length, CD / Digital, May 2024, Pest Records / Satanath Records
Death Metal from USA
Texas death horde MORGUE MEAT have returned from the depths of isolation with their second full-length, "Apocalyptic Visions". Strongly recommended for the fans of Revenge, Blasphemy, Incantation, Disgorge, Viscera Infest, Embalmed, Autopsy.
THE SHEPHERD – “THE BEGUILING MIND GAMES”
EP, Digital, April 2024
Death'n'Roll from Romania
Technical but expressive, fast and slow, brutal yet melodic, "The Beguiling Mind Games" is a dark pilgrimage through the most hidden places of the human mind. It deals with gaslighting, depression, anxiety, betrayal, fear, manipulation and suicide.
A complex journey in nine chapters developing a strange and original soundtrack for those who are keen to bands like Hypocrisy, Edge of Sanity, Yearning, Phlebotomized and why not, Blacksheep.
VORUS - "DESOLATE ETERNITIES"
Full-length, Digital / Jewel-case CD, March 2024, Loud Rage Music
Old-School Death Metal from Romania
Vorus' third album “Desolate Eternities“ presents a more balanced and dynamic plethora of new compositions combining our classic death metal approach with a more faster / brutal tempo and slow mid-paced sections to ear-bleeding grinding / thrashy solid tunes.
DAMNATION – “F Á TUM”
Full-length, Digital / Jewel-case CD, February 2024, Pest Records
Death Metal from Hungary
After a very well received debut EP titled "Majesty in Degradation" released in 2021 on Pest Records, Hungarian Death Metal super-group DAMNATION are back with the first full-length material, "Fátum"
Recorded and mixed/mastered at Obsidian Sound Studio by Árpád Szenti "Fátum" evokes the most memorable era of Death Metal, in the vein of bands like Incantation, Morbid Angel or Gorefest and many more alike. The cover artwork is signed by Stan Ivan.
With lyrics contemplating on the mortality of the universe, enshrouded by a dark, dense musical atmosphere, "Fátum" is all about one of the earliest fears of humankind: existential angst set in a celestial scale.
KOLAC – “KOLAC “
Full-length, Digital / Jewel-case CD, February 2024, Pest Records
Black Thrash Metal from Serbia
KOLAC's new studio album is a special one: a self-titled loose concept record featuring 9 new tracks plus intro revolving around the usage of stakes ("kolac" in Serbian language) as punishment methods in the Middle Ages and beyond.
Primarily a traditional Black Metal band, KOLAC allows plenty of Thrash Metal touches to enrich their compositions, and the result is a combination of primal fury and energy, with darkened melodies and rhythmic diversity.
GOTHIC – “UNDERGROUND”
Full-length, Digital / Jewel-case CD, January 2024, Loud Rage Music
Melodic Metal / Modern Metal / Progressive Metal / Melodic Death Metal from Romania
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!
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https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com
FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice
The official video for EP single, "A Quest for Truth," is out now and available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPUcjbbUbI
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Pre-order The
Fall of House Abbarath:Track Listing:
1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
2. Welcome Home
3. I Live… AGAIN!
4. A Quest For Truth
5. Whisper On The Wind
6. Fear And Hunger
EP Credits:
All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt
Album artwork by: Avellustration
Line-up:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
Bio:
DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance. Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term "DRAGUSSY" to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore.
https://www.facebook.com/Shatteredearthrecords
https://www.facebook.com/Dragoncorpse
SANKT VELTEN ist das musikalische Alter Ego von Arnd, Gitarrist und
Ur-Mitglied der Essener Thrasher DARKNESS. SANKT VELTEN veröffentlicht eine
neue Single und gibt ein verändertes Line-Up mit einem neuem Basser (ehemals
Holy Moses) bekannt.Das SANKT VELTEN Debütalbum „The discreet Charm of Evil“, erschienen 2019, hat durchgehend gute Kritiken bekommen. Nach fünf Jahren Zwangspause, bedingt durch die Pandemie und verschiedene Besetzungswechsel, die neue Produktionen und Konzerte oder Touren unmöglich gemacht haben, hat die Band mit Arnd und Ursprungsmitglied Eldar Ibrahimovic (War-Head, Definat) ein neues Mitglied gefunden. Der neue Mann am Bass ist kein geringerer als Tom Becker, der als Bassist der deutschen Thrasher HOLY MOSES das Erfolgsalbum „The New Machine of Liechtenstein“ eingespielt hat, bei ANGEL DUST Bassist war und mit Größen wie Jörg Michael (u.a. RUNNING WILD, SAXON, STRATOVARIUS), Matthias Moser (S.A.D.O.) oder Leszek Szpigiel (MEKONG DELTA; SCANNER) musiziert hat.
Tom und SANKT VELTEN aka Arnd kennen sich bereits aus DARKNESS-Tagen, gemeinsam haben sie das DARKNESS-Album „Defenders of Justice“ eingespielt.
"WHAT IF" ist die erste Single von SANKT VELTEN im neuen Line-up als Trio, die von Eldar und Tom aufgenommen und produziert wurde. SANKT VELTEN bleiben ihrem Stil treu und sind am ehesten dem Speed- und Powermetal zuzuordnen, mit einem Schuss NWOBHM.
Parallel zur Single erscheint das dazugehörige Musikvideo auf YouTube und wird auf der Website von SANKT VELTEN und der des Labels SCARE RECORDS veröffentlicht. Die Single wird in den gängigen sozialen Medien promotet.
https://youtu.be/sYe7cMbjPHU
www.sankt-velten.com
https://de-de.facebook.com/sankt.velten/
Heute erscheint mit „Running on Emptiness“ der erste dunkle Vorbote des neuen BONJOUR TRISTESSE Albums „The World Without Us“.
Hier geht es direkt zum stilvollen Visualizer-Video als Premiere bei Black Metal Promotion: https://youtu.be/xAkboKnBMy0
Das Album wird am 18. Oktober 2024 in verschiedenen Formaten (LP, CD, Tape, Digital) via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS veröffentlicht und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden:
https://supremechaos.com/artists/bonjour-tristesse/
https://bonjourtristesse.bandcamp.com
BONJOUR TRISTESSE, eine von Nathanael gegründete
Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafür bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion
und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt
eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphärischer und
depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den
Hörer durch ihre Tiefe und Komplexität fesselt.Mit ihrem kommenden vierten Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben überspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem Vorgängeralbum begann. Zentrale Themen sind die Kritik industrialisierter Zivilisationen und der Konflikt zwischen dem modernen Menschen und Natur. Als alleiniger Songwriter bearbeitet Nathanael diese Themen mit einer Mischung aus roher Gewalt, eingestreuten Melodien und manischem Gesang. Das Album kritisiert die zerstörerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein düsteres Bild unserer dystopischen Realität.
„The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, während der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wütende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhält. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fügen der kraftvollen Botschaft poetische Komponenten hinzu, welche dem Album mehr Tiefe verleihen.
Tracklist:
Running on Emptiness
Lightbearer
The World Without Us
Against The Grain
The Great Catastrophe
Spielzeit 44:46 min
https://www.facebook.com/BonjourTristesseofficial/
RISE OF KRONOS: veröffentlichen ihr neues Album "IMPERIUM" am 10. Oktober! Das bereits vor dem Sommer angekündigte neue Album der von griechischer Mythologie inspirierten, norddeutschen Deather von Rise of Kronos wird den Titel "Imperium" tragen und am 10. Oktober das Licht der Welt erblicken! Die Band, die sich zwischen 2011 und 2021 bereits unter dem Namen "Surface" eine treue Anhängerschaft erspielen konnte, legt uns mit "Imperium" satte 13 neue Songs in den Player. Freut auch auf über 40 Minuten dunklen, modernen und geradlinigen Death Metal mit Einflüssen von Progressive, Schwedischem Death und gelegentlichen Hardcore Reminisenzen, verpackt in einen knochentrockenen Sound der im Skull Tones Studio in Hamburg von Nino Helfrich (u.a. Hiraes, Dark Age) geschmiedet wurde. Als erste Kostprobe gibt es ab sofort den Song "Separate The Sheep From Goats" als digitale Single auf allen gängigen Online Plattformen, sowie als Video auf YouTube! Checkt es aus!
http://mdd-records.de/
It’s the end of the world, let’s party! The debut album from one-man stoner/metal doom band NEBÜLITH is out now! FEEL GOOD MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD VOL. 1 delivers a heavy dose of doom-infused, psychedelic stoner metal.
For fans of : Black Sabbath, Monster Magnet, Sleep, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry and Mötorhead.
Track
list:1) Beautiful
2) Startrippin
3) Mother Freedom
4) Leviathan
5) Clear Light
6) God Is Your Gun
7) Seven Suns
8) Digging A Hole
9) UVB76
Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 was written and recorded solely by project mastermind and multi-instrumentalist John Shaughnessy.
Line-up:
Nebülith: vocals, fretless piccolo bass, piccolo bass,4 string basses, drums, keys, organ, bass guitar synthesizer, vocoder, drum programming, windchimes, megaphone
Pat Shaughnessy: Drums on “Beautiful” and “God Is Your Gun”
Nebülith is the product of John Shaughnessy, a professional bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer from Charlotte, NC.
As as kid, his tastes gravitated towards the heavy, groove-influenced rock of Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, King Crimson, and a heavy dose of funk. Later on, he embraced alternative music and proto-punk like The MC5 as well as next-gen stoner/Doom like Sleep and Monster Magnet.
While paying the bills playing jazz and show band gigs, he started a project called Space Force Alpha, with vocalist Omari Wilkerson. The duo released a single “Change The World” in 2019. The song featured John’s unique fretless piccolo bass playing - a combination of guitar, bass and electric cello, all recorded in John’s home production studio.
More demos were written for Space Force Alpha, with an eye toward making a full record - and then the pandemic hit, and the music business came to a complete halt. Faced with time on his hands and no band, John decided to make a solo record and do all the instruments and vocals himself. He figured that would be a good use of the time off and an audition tape for future production sessions. Having become a huge fan of the Riding Easy Brown Acid series, Shaughnessy figured the most fun thing to do would be to make a pseudo garage band record with the riffs he had lying around. He considered marketing it as a “lost”
band from the 70s, and releasing it on reel-to-reel tape.
As “two weeks” turned into months, and the world started falling apart, the music and the message got progressively darker and angrier. He started pushing his studio gear to increasing extremes. Multiple versions of songs ensued, each heavier than the last.
Eventually, he was left with a huge pile of recordings to sift through. Sorting through this audio hoarder house and finding a direction took the better part of a year. In the course of the recording, the dystopian Nebülith character was developed as a clear departure from his normal gig life.
The great thing is, as Nebülith he was able to do and say things that he would not normally be able to in a professional Gig context. In Nebülith, the project found its voice.
Feel Good Music For The End Of The World Vol. 1 is the result of four years of work, experimentation, sweat, and pain.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Neb%C3%BClith/61551352447160/
THRASHERWOLF – “INSIDE THE SICKENED MIND”
Label: Independent Release / Vicious Witch RecordsRelease date: october 4th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Metallica | Slayer | Kreator | Hirax
We’re in a blood bowl, wading through obscenities and platitudes, trying to keep our heads above the gore. Puppet masters pull the strings and guide us into conflict – aiming our rage at others, stoking the flames of our indignation and wounded pride, while stealing the last crumbs of hope from our back pocket. But in the midst of the weeping, bleeding mannequins there’s a pack of wolves who have cut their strings. Their teeth are bared and they’re calling you to fight. The moon is rising and they’re howling out a call to arms, a call to revolution. It’s time to break your chains and join the pack, sink your teeth into the faceless gods of avarice and control!
Thrasherwolf’s debut album, We Are Revolution, emerged into a world living in the shadow of the global pandemic, issuing its baleful howl into a society wracked with fear. Ramped up on frustration and adrenaline We Are Revolution was a welcome blast of fury that showed that Thrasherwolf were a band with passion, integrity and huge potential. Now, four years on, with human society still lurching from one crisis to the next, the wolves have returned and smashed through the ceiling of even their most ardent fans’ expectations. Inside The Sickened Mind is an awesome display of real thrash metal, with a broader scope, a more focussed vision and a devastating array of new weaponry. Every aspect of the Thrasherwolf attack has stepped up to the next level – from the superb individual performances to the gritty, organic sound, the battery of magnificent, irresistible riffs to the searing solos that are integral parts of the songs they adorn to the confident, expressive vocals. But what really sets Inside The Sickened Mind apart from the competition is the songs…Thrasherwolf have outdone themselves here. Opening shot ‘Final Act Of Aggression’ bleeds thrash spirit from every pore, while ‘G.B.H. (Gratuitous Bodily Harm) is a collision of Bay Area chugging muscle and demented speed and ‘Scream Til Death’ is an instant classic with its Metallica touched riffing, brilliant bass break and aura of accomplished maturity. Every song demands a headbanging response but they also have a carefully constructed topography – musical landmarks that seal the sonic journey in your mind; melodic progressions, wicked hooks, outstanding choruses, moments of utter class. From the teeth-grinding, brass knuckle pit action of ‘Shameless Loser’ to the dark melodies of thrash ballad ‘Haunted’ every song delivers more than you could ever have hoped for. And it’s left to the album’s closing, title track to demonstrate that there is still a well of huge potential for Thrasherwolf to explore. This multi-faceted epic is musically imaginative and hugely ambitious…but it works and provides a breathtaking end to a shockingly good album of masterful thrash metal.
Inside The Sickened Mind was recorded with Andy Brook at The Brook Studios (Status Quo, Subhumans, Restarts etc) and mastered by Patrick W Engel (Candlemass, Destruction, Sodom etc) and that prestigious team has given Thrasherwolf the perfect sound for this magnificent set of songs. When Inside The Sickened Mind is released on October 4th, with a special cassette edition to follow in November via Vicious Witch Records, the whole thrash scene is going to sit up and take notice. With Thrasherwolf’s crazed mascot, Frank, brought to life on the front cover by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Nervosa, Autopsy etc), Inside The Sickened Mind is simply unmissable, essential thrash!
Line-up:
Daniel Lucas - Guitars/Vocals
Jack Saunders - Guitars
Raimonds Dobelis - Bass
Zaq Razaq - Drums
https://viciouswitch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thrasherwolftheband/
"Defiled
Embrace" the third Single from the forthcoming second full-length studio
album, "The Nether Earth", by Israeli Doom Metal project DEFILED
EMBRACE ."Defiled Embrace" song, that was actually the inspiration to the band's name, is a sad, depressive text of a person, mentally still a child, who constantly needs the love, care, and warmth of a mother figure, and yet wishes to be independent because his neediness harms him.
This melodic song brings sweeping melodies and harmonies to an already full table of angry growls and depressed whispers.
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, “The Nether Earth”, was recorded. During 2024, three Singles (“Mausoleum”, “Pieces” and “Defiled Embrace”) were shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://www.facebook.com/MetalScrapRecords/
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: october 25th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Abhorrent Deformity | Vital Remains
In March of 2023 Taking The Head Of Goliath made the decision to bring down the curtain on their career of bludgeoning riffs and blast beat battery, leaving behind them a furious live album of unbridled chaos – Beyond Brutal Live – a destructive self titled EP and the memory of scores of incendiary live shows. However, whilst their journey through the wastelands of death metal may be over, the Minnesota band have left behind a posthumous gift for the fans who have supported them throughout the years, a final explosive assault under the Taking The Head Of Goliath banner…join them for one last descent into the pit, with Futility Of The Flesh!
Futility Of The Flesh is a new four track EP that will stand as a fitting testament to Taking The Head Of Goliath’s unique brand of death metal ferocity, their potent blend of the technical, the twisted, the brutal and the melodic, always delivered with 100% commitment and unrelenting intensity. ‘Futility Of The Flesh’ itself gets things under way with a sinister, slithering riff and bestial vocals of impossible depth and toxicity that scrape the detritus from the dark side of your soul. Touched by madness, the song sends you flying on speeding guitar arpeggios one minute and grinds you into the dirt the next. ‘Septic Enslavement’ follows with its tumbling riffs over frantic drums. It’s overwhelming and overpowering, with its skittering riffs and frenzied rhythms – the epitome of Taking The Head Of Goliath’s eclectic, dynamic style. ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ is an absolute behemoth of a song, featuring passages of delirious speed with guitar riffs like insect swarms and was recorded live at Rayfest in the summer of ’21, capturing an incredibly powerful vocal performance from Jake Martin. Finally, the very last artillery barrage from Taking The Head Of Goliath comes in the form of bonus track, ‘Cord Of Three Strands’, the band’s independently released 2019 digital single. It’s a searing shot of darkness, laced with grandiose melody and the perfect farewell from a band that will be sorely missed. For those who have loved and lost Taking The Head Of Goliath, Futility Of The Flesh is a last roar from beyond the grave, a parting salvo to be treasured. For the others…you have some incredible music to discover.
Nothing was left to chance with Futility Of The Flesh, ensuring that Taking The Head Of Goliath’s final blow lands with maximum impact. Recorded by Will Maravelas (Thor, Incinerate etc) and mixed and mastered by Charles Powell (Carnifex etc) the sound throughout is devastating – and with cover art created by Pär Olofsson (Children Of Bodom, Exodus etc) Futility Of The Flesh is as powerful visually as it is sonically. Don’t miss this stunning concluding chapter in the story of Taking The Head Of Goliath, coming your way from Rottweiler Records on October 25th.
Line-up:
Jake Martin - Vocals
Luke Renno - Bass/Backing Vocals
Nathan Sherman - Guitar
Steve Reishus – Drums
*Guitars on ‘Neoteric Tribal Barbarism’ by Miles Sunde
*Guitars on 'Cord of Three Strands' by Rob Blake
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/takingtheheadofgoliath
Release date: september 13th, 2024
With a world in ruins, there comes a new sun. This is the evolution which "TAL" is all about. Intense and relentless, "TAL" is an immersive experience through sonic landscapes and contrasting atmospheres. On its third full length, GLARE OF THE SUN combine orchestral layers with heavy guitars and vocals, creating an emotional listening experience with lots of dynamics and details to discover. Guest vocals are provided by J.J. (Harakiri For The Sky, Karg) and Maffi (Collapse7, ex-Pungent Stench).
https://www.facebook.com/glareofthesun
https://lifeforcerecords.com/
Get crushed by this early stream of Cursed Creation, courtesy of Dark Descent Records. Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swc54fmUneY
Tracklist1. Submerged in Cacophony
2. Invoking Evil Spirit
3. Chronocide
4. Cursed Creation
5. Poisonous Entity
6. Infernal Passage
7. Shachat - Seven Halls of Defilement
8. Metaphysical Stench
To be utterly stunned by the ferocity of a record is an all too rare occasion in this day and age. Yet from its very first note, HAR’s debut album Cursed Creation strikes like a bolt from the blue, mauling its listener and showing no mercy. With Cursed Creation, the Berlin-based five-piece of Israeli descent have reached a new peak, injecting a lethal dose of technical mastery and unadulterated hatred into their already established formula. After two promising EPs, and 2019’s devastating Anti-Shechinah demo, Cursed Creation marks the “culmination of the band's constant search and redefinition of its own vision of intense and evil black/death metal”.
“After our previous demo recording, we wanted to take certain elements already existing but to push the intensity to totally new heights of relentlessness,” reflects founding guitarist Daniel Atai. “This attitude really informed the writing process and forced us to push ourselves to where execution is much more unforgiving and demanding. “
The record comes clad in the artwork of visual excertionist Tim Grieco, who is no stranger to the band: “In both, this and the previous release, we were already quite locked on certain visual approach more focused on abstract representations of what we think the music expresses and going further away from the classic death metal themes and the usual figures associated with it. That's why Tim Grieco's ability to create multi-layered textures which are very intense and evil captured us from the very beginning. For this work, we wanted to portray something violent and distorted yet monochromatic and far from the usual imagery."
HAR is:
A.M - Drums
D.A - Guitars
O.S - vokills
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/harblackmetal
FFO: Death, Sadist, Atheist
AydrA, the cult Technical/Progressive Death Metal band from Italy, is back with a vengeance. The band is set to release their highly anticipated new album, "Leave to Nowhere," on October 10th, 2024, through Rude Awakening Records. This marks their triumphant return to the scene, twenty years after their last studio album.
"Leave to Nowhere" is a concept album that tells the harrowing tale of a migrant’s desperate journey from Eritrea to Europe, capturing the pain, struggle, and hope experienced by those seeking a better life. The album is deeply personal, drawing from the real-life experiences of AydrA’s band members, making it a powerful narrative that invites listeners to reflect on these pressing global issues.
Tracklist:Three Minutes Walk
Deserter
Black Skin and Red Sand
They Waste a Throne
Lost Between Two Lands
Make Slaves
You Can’t Talk Anyone
Leave to Nowhere
Forever Hide
Psycho Pain Control 2024
To give fans a taste of what’s to come, AydrA has released the second single, "Psycho Pain Control 2024." This track is a reimagined version of the opening song from their 1996 debut EP, infused with the band’s evolved sound and perspective in the 21st century. The single is now available for streaming.
Listen here. https://ditto.fm/psycho-pain-control-2024
The recording and mixing of "Leave to Nowhere" took place at WR Studios, helmed by AydrA’s drummer Marco Bianchella (also a member of Gunfire), while mastering was handled by Castaway Studios’ Paolo Ojetti (Infernal Poetry). The album's artwork, an evocative piece titled "Delirio," was created by artist Luca Morici.
"Leave to Nowhere" will be available in a digipack CD format as well as a limited-edition colored vinyl, with only 200 hand-numbered copies available worldwide. Pre-orders are now open via Rude Awakening Records and directly from the band.
Line-up:
Mauro Pacetti – Vocals
Giuseppe Cardamone – Guitar
Luca Calò – Guitar
Andrea Massetti – Bass
Marco Bianchella – Drums
AydrA’s journey began in the 1980s under the name Hydra as a Power/Thrash Metal band. Over the decades, they have evolved into a pillar of the Italian extreme metal scene, with releases such as "Icon of Sin" (1999) and "Hyperlogical Non-Sense" (2004). After a long hiatus, the band has returned with renewed energy and a mission to deliver thought-provoking music that resonates with their fans.
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania based Doom Death Metal quintet UMBERSUN present
their debut full-length album, "ENDLESS WINTER NIGHTS",
a self-produced and self-released material mixed by Alexander Backlund and
mastered by Tony Lindgren at the famous Fascination Street
Studios. Consisting of seven compositions spanning over an hour, "Endless
Winter Nights" invites listeners to a profound journey through the
labyrinthine depths of depression and anxiety, metaphorically encapsulated
within the chilling embrace of winter. At the heart of the album lies its
titular track, a profound expression of the emotional terrain traversed
by Umbersun's music. The album also features a notable vocal collaboration
on two songs with Andrada Hofmeister (Symphress, Maesün), adding
depth to its emotive resonance.Back in 2018, Flaviu Rosca (keyboards, ex-Descend into Despair) and Doru Cailean (guitars, ex-Whispering Woods) started a studio project stemming from a shared vision deeply rooted in the essence of doom metal. As their collaboration flourished, the groundwork for a demo album took shape, marking the genesis of what would later evolve into Umbersun.
The ensemble expanded with the addition of István Vladareanu (Genune, ex-Whispering Woods, ex-Illusion of Control) on vocals and bass guitar, Mihai A. Martin on guitars, and Sergiu Petrica on drums, all of them infusing diverse influences and experiences into the collective tapestry of sound. This fusion of individual artistry laid the foundation for Umbersun's distinctive identity, characterized by a seamless amalgamation of melancholic doom, death, black, and symphonic metal elements.
Umbersun is:
István Vladareanu: vocals, bass guitar
Doru Cailean: guitars
Mihai A. Martin: guitars
Flaviu Rosca: keyboards
Sergiu Petrica: drums
contact@umbersun.com
https://umbersun.com/
SOMNENT – “THE FEEDING HAND” (SINGLE)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: september 06th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Saturnus | Novembers Doom | Katatonia
From the moment of my birth I was the focus for your anger, your disappointment and your bitterness. You have broken me, time and again, reforming me in some warped imitation of who I should have been. When the sweetness of love should have sustained me, you fed me ashes and grief, sickness and tears. When you should have lifted me up, set me back on my unsteady feet, you knocked me down, grinding my face into the dirt, choking me on shame and failure. You have been gone for many years now, to whatever afterlife awaits those who tear down the dreams of children. But your ghost still follows me, whispering its cruel deceits, isolating and undermining me. You have taken the keys to my prison with you into eternity, leaving me locked away in darkness…
Following in the majestic wake of ‘Severed Ties’, Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti now unveils the next chapter in a tightly bound series of singles from his doom creation, Somnent. With ‘The Feeding Hand’, Giovanni has stepped once more into the shadows, the hidden world of hurt behind locked doors where pain is handed down the generations like a toxic gift, wrapped in secrets. Whilst undeniably, achingly beautiful ‘The Feeding Hand’ sails upon an undercurrent of tension; the rich melodies seem to walk a tremulous line, teetering on the edge of dissonance and the slow grinding riffs carry the wearisome weight of years, the unending small cuts of cruelty that are cumulatively exhausting and destructive. Climbing and subsiding as it progresses, ‘The Feeding Hand’ is one of the most powerful songs ever to emerge from the dark, creative pool of Somnent. Giovanni’s dual vocal performance is remarkable, carrying such weight in its deeply growled exhortations and rising to some wonderful emotive peaks. The guitar solo, co-written and performed by Julian Lefler, which climbs from a morass of despair and sadness, is another beautiful, grief laden moment in this accumulation of deft contrasts, subtle intricacies and challenging, thought provoking atmosphere. Somnent are fast becoming a byword for the most magnificent, captivating and haunting doom metal, of breathtaking quality.
Blessed with a sound palette that brings out every magical element of its sonic tapestry, ‘The Feeding Hand’ is a song that will give up more of itself with each successive listen. When it steps solemnly into the world on September 6th, brave the cowl of darkness that hangs so heavily upon its shoulders and venture beyond to uncover the treasures that hide within.
Studio Line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti – All Music and Vocals
*Guitar solo co-written and performed by Julian Lefle
Live Line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti - Guitar/Vocals
Julian Lefler – Guitar
Shane Dohmen – Bass
Drums - Alejandro Acuña
https://somnent.com/
https://www.facebook.com/somnent
TUSENÅRSEKEN – “OMHULDRA”
Label: Grind To Death RecordsRelease date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Bathory | Enslaved | Imperium Dekadenz | Falls Of Rauros
From the Swedish town of Höör, in that country’s southernmost county of Skåne, comes Tusenårseken, the black metal creation of Andreas Karlsson. Since he first summoned the spirit of Tusenårseken into life in 2020, Andreas Karlsson has released two full length albums and an EP and is now set to unveil his third album, Omhuldra. While solo black metal projects are not particularly uncommon, those that can leave you stunned by their musical accomplishments, the breadth and depth of their imagination and creativity certainly are. Karlsson without doubt possesses a rare talent and in Omhuldra he has shaped an album of breathtaking magic…
When Omhuldra begins with ‘Ode till alla fattiga kräk’, its opening vocal chant, steeped in the sounds of Scandinavian folklore, deftly changes your surroundings and perceptions. The world around you fades as the music transports you to the high mountain passes, beneath the shadowed canopy of vast forests, through cold and lightless tunnels far beneath the earth and beside glittering, cold lakes – vast mirrors reflecting the open sky. Each song tells a different tale and paints a different dream. The feral riffs of ‘Våren förgiftad’ eat at the nerve endings as haunted melodies rise slowly to the surface of its icy waters, shrouded in impenetrable mystery. ‘Riket bortom livet’ begins with warlike intensity, the formidable, tumultuous drums recalling the immortal aura of Bathory’s peerless Blood, Fire, Death before slipping sideways through an array of rhythmic and atmospheric changes, each welcome and wonderful. There is so much to experience as you are carried through Tusenårseken’s kingdom of folk, tradition, myth and magic…it’s bewildering and bewitching. From the jagged, embittered blackness of ‘Himmelens hand’ to the campfire meditations of ‘En vila i eländet’ and on to the earthshaking march of giants through a realm of legends that is ‘Grönskan vi minns’. While at the album’s heart lies the immensity of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’, where a thousand different elements of sound seem to be woven into a tapestry of the song. If such a startlingly beautiful album can be said to have a finest moment, then Omhuldra’s must surely lie within the sorcerous weft and weave of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’.
Omhuldra will be released by Grind To Death Records on September 6th, swathed in the richly detailed artwork of Daniel Karlsson (Furnace, Throneless etc) and for those who discover its glorious fury, its storm winds over jagged, snow-crested peaks, its ethereal melodies, its torrents of daunting power…it will be a gift to be treasured for a lifetime. Light the hilltop fires and watch for its coming.
Line-up:
Andreas Karlsson – All music and vocals
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"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering.
The album's digital release date is 6th September 2024.
Tracklist1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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Death/doom metal veterans Officium Triste are in top from over here. They've only honed their sound some more on their new one and found beautiful balance between the melody and heaviness. No Clean Singing premiered one of the longer songs from their album which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/07/31/an-ncs-premiere-officium-triste-annas-woe/
Excerpt - "Officium Triste teach us once again how to find beauty in sorrow, and grandeur in torment. They do this by creating contrasts between immensity and delicacy, between monstrous heaviness and sensations as fragile and evanescent as petals falling from flowers in their death."
OFFICIUM TRISTE – „HORTUS VENENUM“
For
fans of
- Saturnus, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Draconian, Swallow
The Sun, November’s DoomWidely regarded as legends in the style, Dutch death/doom metal band Officium Triste have mastered the art of playing emotive yet elegant music and have honed their sound even more on their seventh full length album. 'Hortus Venenum' is a special album as it celebrates the band's 30th year anniversary and it's remarkable that even after so many years they have continued to evolve and improve upon their already established sound. The songwriting is surprisingly effective with its disarming simplicity and clean, exquisite tunes soaked in heartfelt emotion, delivered with the kind of sincerity which only comes from years of experience, both as musicians and worldly men. The relatively shorter songs have a sense of immediacy that the previous albums didn't have but their emotional depth is just as strong if not better than before. There are tasteful embellishments all over the album without affecting the sense of continuity and cohesiveness; there's diversity without disrupting the overall mood and the music's innate evocative power. With intuitively arranged songs, it's hardly perceptible that 'Hortus Venenum' is the band's shortest full length album and yet it's among their most potent ones - the beauty and appeal of the music on this one is nigh unparalleled. Suffice to say, it's another masterpiece from this band that only seems to get better with age.
Line up
Martin Kwakernaak - Synths
Niels Jordaan - Drums
William van Dijk - Rhythm guitars
Pim Blankenstein - Vocals
Gerard de Jong - Lead guitars
Theo Plaisier - Bass
Artwork by Paolo Girardi
Track listing
1. Behind Closed Doors 05:22
2. My Poison Garden 04:33
3. Anna's Woe 07:19
4. Walk In Shadows 08:10
5. Forcefield 05:18
6. Angels With Broken Wings 10:20
Release date - September 6th, 2024
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A relentless sonic assault, "Toe Tagged and Body Bagged" plunges headfirst into the abyss of death. The track explores the bleak finality of life with uncompromising aggression, leaving no room for comfort in the face of the inevitable.
The video, created by Obscenity Films, captures the band's raw energy and visceral sound as they bring this brutal track to life.
Formed in 2010, Trip To The Morgue has been on a mission to deliver a pulverizing concoction of grindcore mayhem, infused with old-school thrash, crossover, and the raw punk energy that birthed these extreme genres. Over the years, the band has honed its sound into a tight, brutal machine, featuring the current lineup of Dave Oshann (bass/vocals), J Patrick McCosar (lead guitar/vocals), Joey Maddox (guitar/vocals), and Vincent Rizzo (drums/vocals).
Toe Tagged And Body Bagged is a sonic time capsule, that transports listeners back to the golden age of thrash, crossover, grindcore, and hardcore. Brace yourself for a pummeling onslaught of heavy riffs, breakneck tempos, and unadulterated aggression, all inspired by the bands that laid the foundation for extreme music.
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Mark your calendars for September 13th, crank your volume to eleven, and prepare for a musical trip to the morgue you won't forget!
Berlin (GER) - Avant-Garde Death Metal duo, INGURGITATING OBLIVION, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, has premiered Part II of 18-minute track, "THE BARREN EARTH OOZES BLOOD, AND SHAKES AND MOANS, TO DRINK HER CHILDREN'S GORE." The song is taken from forthcoming album, ONTOLOGY OF NOUGHT. Click the link below to stream it!
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Part II will be available August 23 on all platforms. The third and final part will be premiered by No Clean Singing on September 11.
Ingurgitating Oblivion will release long-awaited new album, Ontology of Nought, September 27 on CD, gatefold 2x12" vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
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Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.
And that’s that."
Track
Listing:1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
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"We wanted to capture the energy of Amongst the Low & Empty from the stage and bring it to your headphones," explains drummer Bobby Crow. "The song has really taken on a life of its own on the road—serving as our new de facto opener and jolting the crowd with its immediate energy—all thanks to the fans. Special thanks to Whitechapel and the amazing crowd in Knoxville, TN for being part of this. And, yes, we'll be opening with it on both the 'Decade of the Swarm' North American Tour and 'Faces of Death' European Tour."
Stream Amongst the Low & Empty (Live in Knoxville 2023) now!
Stream the live single here: https://SignsOfTheSwarm.lnk.to/AmongstTheLowAndEmpty-LiveInKnoxville-2023Ne
Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNC2qW5Cuhc
Chicago (IL) - Progressive Tech-Death stalwarts, GIGAN, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of ANOMALOUS ABSTRACTIGATE INFINITESSIMUS, their first album in seven years! The album will be released October 25 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Metal Injection has premiered the first single and opening track, "ERRATIC PULSITIVITY AND HORROR." Click the link below to stream!
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The single will be released to all platforms on Friday, August 23. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Speaking to the new album, GIGAN’s founding member, guitarist, sole-songwriter and lyricist; Eric Hersemann, had this to say: “Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus is a perfect expression of where GIGAN is as a band and where we are headed into the future. Like all GIGAN songs, our emphasis is on creativity and limitless imagination, while still working within the realms of interwoven madness and colorful technicality combined with the oppressive elements of misanthropic dissonance and crushing brutality. Any fan of GIGAN, or any fan of genuine Metal music that is completely fearless and without pretentious delivery, is in for a mind-bending treat.”
Track
Listing:1. Trans-Dimensional Crossing of the Alta-Tenuis
2. Ultra-Violet Shimmer and Permeating Infra-sound
3. Square Wave Subversion
4. Emerging Sects of Dagonic Acolytes
5. Katabatic Windswept Landscapes
6. Erratic Pulsitivity and Horror
7. The Strange Harvest of the Baganoids
8. Ominous Silhouettes Cast Across Gulfs of Time
Credits:
All music, lyrics, vocal patterns and concepts: Eric Hersemann.
Recorded and mixed by Sanford Parker at Palisades Studio and the Hypercube in Chicago, IL.
Mastered by Collin Jordan at Boiler Room.
All album art and layout: Max Winter (Teratogen)
Line-up:
Eric Hersemann - All electric, acoustic and bass guitars, theremin, otomatone, synths, lyrics, concepts and madness.
Nathan Cotton - Drums, percussion and Sunny weather.
Jerry Kavouriaris - Vocals and violence.
Bio:
Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity.
It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus.
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: august 30th 2024
Genre: Hardcore
For fans of: Freya | Pro-Pain | Lionheart | (Un)Worthy
Based in Riverside, Southern California, Doulos have been perennial outsiders, fighting for their place in the modern metal scene – equally unwilling to compromise their principles as they are to water down their stripped back, bloody knuckled hardcore song craft. Doulos are one of a rare breed of bands who live by their beliefs – be that playing charity shows to support the underprivileged, or donating merch proceeds to help in the fight against the despicable practice of sex trafficking – this band practice what they preach. Every word, every action is accompanied by no frills, super heavy hardcore, built on muscular riffs, impassioned vocals and a head-caving rhythm section – and that unencumbered power is perfectly presented by the high impact, knockout blow of new single ‘Bellum’.
Following up the initial charge of 2021s The Middle Man EP and the acclaimed barrage of last year’s full length debut album, Birth Pains – described by The Metal Onslaught as “taking their sound to its utter limits with absolute expertise” – ‘Bellum’ has a lot to live up to. Luckily this taste of the future from Doulos exceeds expectations with ease. There’s no prevaricating or procrastinating here…a militaristic drum pattern leads straight into riffs that shift and collide like tectonic plates reforming a planet. The smell of the pit hangs heavy in the air as ‘Bellum’ marches to a conclusion that comes too soon, that leaves you desperate for the next patented Doulos blow to land…but then that’s what the repeat button is for! And good things come to those who wait…
Out on August 30th via Rottweiler Records, ‘Bellum’ is another triumph for Doulos, another immaculate demonstration of their focus and intent. Easing off the accelerator and doubling down on the lead weight heaviness, every chord is delivered with determined intent and unquestionable sincerity. This is real. This is hardcore. This is Doulos.
Line-up:
Eddie – vocals
Melanie – Bass
Jeff – Drums
Noah – Guitar
Eza - Guitar
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Features Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine), Adam Sierżęga (Armagedon, Azarath (live)) & Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor, Satanic Audio)
Six years following the release of their acclaimed self-titled EP via Osmose, the Polish black-death band Untervoid are back with their long-awaited debut album. Entitled “Parasite” it will be released on 20 September 2024 via Pagan Records on CD, vinyl and digital formats.
As a first taste of the upcoming album, the crushing single “Ruiner” is
streaming now via all digital platforms. Stream now: https://untervoid-ruiner.hearnow.com/ruiner
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3TS7r7Oagj4
“Parasite” is a concept album that explores the multifaceted role of humanity as a parasitic force on both society and the planet. From the suffocating pressures of social constructs to the looming threat of ecological collapse, “Parasite” delves into the anxieties of our time. Rooted in the shadows of the Cold War, the album confronts the spectre of inevitable destruction, painting a bleak yet compelling portrait of a world on the brink, echoing Nevil Shute's “On the Beach”.
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Formed in 2015 by Destroyer (Redemptor, ex-Hate, ex-Kriegsmaschine) and Adam Sierżęga (Armagedon, Azarath (live)), the band appeared, with a full concert line-up, at the prestigious, completely sold-out Merry Christless concert series following the release of their debut EP. Untervoid have steadily built a reputation for their intense and uncompromising sound, finally crafting a sonic behemoth - “Parasite”. In 2024 Haldor Grunberg (Thaw, Mentor) joined the band as a third member.
The “Parasite” session began with drums recorded at Monochrome Studio, with Haldor Grunberg as the sound engineer, in December 2019. The rest was created, over the following years, at Rockstarguitar Studio and recorded by Destroyer. The saxophone parts and some vocals were recorded at JPM Studio, with Michał Pijocha as the sound engineer. The mixing was handled by Haldor Grunberg/Satanic Audio. The album was finally mastered at Audiosiege Studio. The album cover and graphic design were created by Sars.
Catch Untervoid perform at Summer Dying Loud on 5th September in Poland.
Tracklist:
1. Parasite
2. 23
3. Downfall of Angels
4. Abyss Gazes Black
5. Ruiner
6. Swarm
7. Azure Agony
8. Last Shore
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Örebro (SE) - Progressive Death Metal band CARNOSUS will release new album, WORMTALES, October 18 on CD digipak, gatefold vinyl LP, cassette, and digital formats via Willowtip Records. The release is the band's third overall and first for Willowtip.
The official video for the album's first single, "Within Throat, Within Heart," is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHe9TaDkm0
Whispered among worms were the rumors of a new album by death metal outfit CARNOSUS. Heavier and darker, slithering its way from Sweden, comes Wormtales, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Visions of Infinihility. Wormtales contains some of the band's most impressive riffs thus far and once again lures the listener into the realm of infinihility.
Indeed,Visions of Infinihility, the quintet's independently released second album, garnered loads of positive press (see below), further amplifying the anticipation for CARNOSUS' Willowtip debut, Wormtales!
CARNOSUS was established in 2011. The band members all come from different subgenres within Metal, resulting in a mixture of technical melodic death metal, thrash, progressive metal and a pinch of black metal influences scattered throughout.
Album pre-orders will be available on Friday, August 16.
Track
Listing:1. Birthless
2. Within Throat, Within Heart
3. Neglectikon
4. Yearnings of A Rotten Spine
5. Worm Charmer
6. Harbinger of Woundism
7. Paradoxical Impulse
8. Wound of Wisdom
9. Cosmoclaustrum
10. Solace In Soil
Credits:
Recorded and produced by Carnosus (except drums; recorded and produced by Robert Kukla & Dennis Rosic).
Re-amped, mixed and mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios.
Cover artwork by Timon Kokott.
Line-up:
Jonatan Karasiak - Vocals / Lyrics
Rickard Persson - Guitars
Marcus Jokela Nyström - Guitars
Marcus Strindlund - Bass
Jacob Hedner - Drums
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Swedish death metal legends Paganizer are best known for their fast, catchy and jackhammering music that you can listen to for days on end and have some of their riffs stuck in your head for seemingly forever, but what few people realize is their knack for writing some terrific heart-ripping melodies. It's more apparent in their last couple of albums and on their new one, they have honed that aspect of their sound even more. It's a real treat when contrasted with their fast-paced buzzsaw music. Check their new music out at https://paganizer.bandcamp.com/album/flesh-requiem
PAGANIZER – “FLESH REQUIEM”
For
fans of
- Entombed, Dismember, Edge of Sanity, Desultory, Abscession, Typhonian, VanhelgdSwedish death metal veterans Paganizer only seem to get better with age. Where most bands mellow down or start repeating themselves in a mechanical way, Paganizer's music has increasingly become more nuanced. They are able to express themselves far more effectively, both when swinging the axe and also when conjuring up the soul-tearing melodies out of thin air. They're stepping out of their own shadow and imbuing their music with emotive tunes which work exceedingly well because of the contrast with the heavier parts. It's naturally done too, part of taking the sound ahead rather than forcibly altering it. The result is a sound that is superbly tempered; a glorious, progressive alternating between the bone-splintering music and tuneful expressions of the innermost feelings. 'Flesh Requiem' has some of the best songs written by the band, a varied mix of the kind of music you've come to expect from the band and some refreshing epic ones, and with so many of them getting seared in your memory after listening to it, it's easy to regard the album as among the finest in their extensive discography.
Line up
Rogga Johansson - Guitars, Vocals
Dennis Blomberg - Lead Guitars
Martin Klasén - Bass
Matthias Fiebig - Drums
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski (Devenial Verdict)
Track listing
1. Life of Decay
2. Meat Factory
3. Flesh Requiem
4. Hunger For Meat
5. Viking Supremacy
6. World Scythe
7. Fare Thee Well (Burn In Hell)
8. Necromonolithic
9. The Pyroclastic Excursions
10. Just Another Doomsday
11. Suffer Again
12. Skeletons
Release date - November 1st, 2024
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Legendary German thrashers DARKNESS promote their new album “BLOOD ON CANVAS” with “WAKE UP IN RAGE” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKq5ZdD3vw8
Album Info:
“Blood on Canvas” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
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"Seat Of The Fire" serves as the epic conclusion to the album's narrative. The song chronicles the vengeful fury of Prometheus, the mythical titan condemned for gifting humanity with fire. Having endured eternal punishment for his act of defiance, Prometheus unleashes a cataclysmic inferno upon the world, inciting a fiery war fought in his name.
The visually stunning lyric video, created by Drain Hope, perfectly captures the song's intensity. Blending fire and fury with mythological imagery, the video brings the album's story to a blazing climax.
Forming in 2017, Vulgaris has been blazing a trail through the London underground metal scene with their fierce fusion of black, sludge, thrash, and other extreme metal styles. With one EP and a debut album, 2021's Asundre, under their belt, they are poised to unleash sophomore record Seat Of The Fire unto the world, with a release date of 24 May 2024.
Since finalizing their current 4-person line-up in 2019, the band has been
refining their sound while sharing stages with the likes of Conjurer, Beyond
Grace, and London circuit heavyweights such as Allfather, Tableau Mort, and
Imperium.
Their 2023, during which they recorded their upcoming second album, culminated in an appearance in the Metal 2 The Masses London Grand Final. After this achievement, Vulgaris is primed to ascend to the next level in 2024.
The band draws upon an array of musical influences, including but by no means restricted to the likes of Enslaved, Gojira, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Sylosis, Conjurer, and Dragged Into Sunlight.
Vulgaris is:
George Mitchell - drums
Jess O'Toole - guitars
Jon Michael - guitars, vocals
Matt Cooper - bass, vocals
www.youtube.com/@vulgaris978
Label: Invima Records
Release date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Black Ritual Chamber Music
For fans of: Jo Quail | Musk Ox | Elend | Arcana
You have spoken to me in whispers through the watches of the night and your sibilant suggestions have accompanied me through the hours of daylight’s toil and turgid interactions with those who imagine themselves to be of my kind. You have brought me visions of greater, darker, colder worlds and shown me the path to an existence weighty with meaning and portent. You have confirmed my beliefs in the insignificant vacuity of mankind’s stumbling, infantile civilisation and revealed the majesty of the void. I have given of myself; my blood, my spirit, my words and my devotion and now I am ready. I will step from the vaunted circle of life onto a path without ending, into a darkness ineffable, to follow as you lead, from here unto the end of forever.
“This collection of recorded workings is a series of invocations to eight Lower Order Spirits, as steps leading to the sacrificial altar of Moloch, the King of Fire. This is done in accordance with the practice of Sinister Magick known as Vedantic Nihilism, as outlined in the grimoire Codex Aversum by Caine Del Sol. The forces presented by these workings are those of collapse, madness, death, and decay. They have served and will continue to serve those ends to devastating effect, in real life, in real time. You have been warned.” - Kakophonix
It is 13 years since cellist, composer and explorer of secrets Kakophonix began his work of musical revelation under the banner of Hvile I Kaos…and now that journey is complete, the final votive offering rendered unto the lords of misrule. Lower Order Manifestations is a work that transcends the commonly understood barriers of genre, transposing the riffs and rhythms, atmosphere and intent of black metal into a new sonic sphere. With cello and acoustic guitar, bass, frame drums and vocal punctuations, Kakophonix has created a progressive path of rituals that lead from an awakening of passion and spirited revolution to an attainment of knowledge, a state of perfection. Through the celebratory ‘Psalmody For The Child Offering’, rife with tension, with its unnerving undercurrents that run jagged nails across the skin of human convictions and assumed proprieties, onward through the ungraspable, unknowable ‘Shadowscast’ – a darkness of substance that slips through your fingers like serpents of sand, as it blends the beautiful liquid of dreams with the fevered sweat of nightmares. From the torment and terror of ‘Panic Sun’ that undermines all you believed to be true, bringing about the collapse of certainties and understanding, to the fierce intensity of seething, dissonant aggression that is ‘Smite’…the road is long and hard, but it all leads to the breathtaking grace of ‘Verity Thy Path’, the brightness of guitars laced with the sombre reflection of the cello, an elevated state only to be found at the conclusion of the trials preceding. The final notes of Hvile I Kaos’ passage through this world could not be more perfect.
Over the years Kakophonix has contributed to the work of Abigail Williams and Imperialist, released split collections with Angmar and Northsong, performed with Whoredom Rife and Ashbringer, but nothing upon his musical odyssey can compare to the visionary unfolding that is Lower Order Manifestations. Available now on InViMa Records, do not allow this exposition of beauty and wisdom to slip past you in the silence that lies beneath the noise and fool’s gold of the mundane world.
Line-up:
Kakophonix - Composition, cello, guitar, bass, frame drum, vocals.
*additional vocal exhortations from Elizabeth Gore, Ø, S, Joseph Spiller, Layla Legard, Sarah Jayde, Dan Niederkorn, Ben Yehdigo, Thanatos, Nicole Day, Seth Scantlen, Cassidy Scantlen, Zola Scantlen, Iggy Scantlen, Aaron Sidell, Mauro Bernazzali.
*death whistle on ‘Panic Sun’ by Nero Atrum.
https://www.invimarecords.com/
"Leeches" is a horror movie in a song. The allegory depicts those who would force religion onto others as blood sucking leeches. In true misanthropic black metal style, the song delights in the suffering of those who are a speaker of hate. The devout religious follower sees an incoming end of days with no savior in sight. The final verse flips the common religious theme of a coming apocalypse heralded by the great harlot and the beast as a sign not of the second coming of a savior, but the ends of religious facism
and tyranny.
This is the first song recorded by the band as a whole, as compared to debut EP, Purity, which was largely a solo effort by vocalist/guitarist Venomous and session bass player Hephaestus. Moving towards the completion of the writing of Lenax's forthcoming full-length album, all members of the band had an impact on "Leeches." Due to scheduling conflicts, Mordred covered bass guitar duty on the single, and the band brought in a session drummer while Profana was recovering from an injury.
Song
Credits:
Bass by Mordred
Drums by Maikon Queiroz (session player, Brazil)
Lyrics by: Venomous
Music by: Venomous, Mordred, Runatyr
Art Credit: David DeFigueredo
Band Logo: Illia Karpenko
Mix Engineer: Ilarion Ivanenko
Bio:
Lenax are a Nashville-based melodic black metal band that first emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. Born from a personal challenge to release original music before turning 50, the project quickly evolved from a solo act into a full fledged band known by a diverse and growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive
old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.
Drawing inspiration from classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, thrash metal's Big Four, as well as black metal titans Immortal, Enslaved, Watain, and Dark Funeral, Lenax’s signature sound pays homage to their influences, while establishing them as pioneers of something new altogether, dubbed by Venomous as cosmic horror fueled nightmares -
an immersive sonic rumination on rebellion against religion, revenge, and self-realizationthrough occult technology, with a distinct nod to Lovecraftian lore and historical magical texts.
Since releasing their debut EP Purity in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from both domestic and international press, with Rock Hard and Metalized featuring the band and The Metalverse lauding their ability to blend melody with black metal's raw power. Never losing an ounce of momentum, the band’s noses remain firmly on the grindstone as they prepare for a
busy year ahead, with two new songs and accompanying music videos already in the works for 2024, preceding a full-length album slated for a
2025 release.
LENAX is:
Venomous - Vocals, Guitar
The Silence - Bass
Profana - Drums
Mordred - Guitar, Vocals
https://linktr.ee/LenaxMetal
https://www.facebook.com/LenaxMetal
"It has the indecipherable edges and structure of a most devilishly and ingenuously designed labyrinth all the while maintaining a warm, organic sound"
EVILYN – “MONDESTRUNKEN”
For
fans of
- Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Coma
Cluster Void, Saevus Finis, Wicked Innocence
Evilyn have created an atypical death metal album which is at once monolithic, alien and formidable. Anthony Lipari of Thoren fame has put together quite a lineup for the band's debut full length, roping in members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse and even taking the assistance of Coma Cluster Void's Jeanne Comateuse who has been instrumental in arranging, mixing and crafting the mesmerizing album artwork for the release. The music they've concocted is unbearably heavy, with riffs like obelisks of impermeable concrete slabs tearing through the earth's crust, rising up with a pattern that can only be deciphered after multiple listens. The pacing too seems erratic, sometimes staggered, the feeling akin to stumbling through a labyrinthine minefield that impales upon contact. It is simultaneously dissonant, twisted, technical and crushing, and as confounding as things invariably get, they leave the listener coming back for more in an attempt to demystify this phenomenon. Ostensibly familiar-sounding but pulverizing and otherworldly in nature, Evilyn's debut full length is not to be missed.
Line up
Anthony Lipari (Thoren) - Guitar and Vocals
Alex Weber (Malignancy, Exist, Obscura - live) - Bass
Robin Stone (Norse) - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Jeanne Comateuse
Artwork by Jeanne Comateuse (Coma Cluster Void)
Track listing:
1. Dread
2. Omission
3. Limits
4. Bloviate
5. Penance
6. Vacuous
7. Interwoven
8. Forgotten
9. Slithering
10. Eat the Elite
Release date - August 16th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/evilyndeath
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Prepare
to be exorcised! Norwegian black metal upstarts ODIO DEUS are
here to tear down the walls of hypocrisy with their blistering new lyric
video for "THE CON MAN," the latest single from their
critically acclaimed album "SPIRITUAL SYPHILIS," out
now via Wormholedeath Worldwide.
"The Con Man" is a sonic inferno that dissects the life and dark deeds of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism. The track exposes Smith's alleged manipulation and controversial practices, culminating in his violent demise.About "Spiritual Syphilis"
"Spiritual Syphilis" is a meticulously crafted assault on the dogma and corruption that festers within organized religion. The album is a brutal fusion of traditional Norwegian and Swedish black metal, infused with the raw power of American death metal.
The music on "Spiritual Syphilis" is a testament to the united will of ODIO DEUS. All three members poured their creative fire into the album, forging a cohesive and punishing sonic experience.
www.youtube.com/@OdioDeusband
www.facebook.com/Odio-Deus-Official
FFO: Skeletonwitch, Absu, Vektor, Witchery, Nocturnal
In the four years since the release 2020's Life is Bad, Torrefy have worked feverishly to create an album that would be nothing short of its masterwork. That masterwork is now realized in the form of Necronomisongs! Ripping Thrash and abrasive Black Metal are prime elements, yet the band's self-described unorthodox approach to composition has paid big dividends! The album slashes, burns, and genre-bends with unhinged ferocity, all without sacrificing an ounce of memorability.
The band previously released the official video for first single "Of Wind and Worm," followed by second single, "Enslaved New World."
Track
Listing:
1. Of Wind and Worm
2. Street Reaper
3. Corpseback Rider
4. Arachnomancer
5. Enslaved New World
6. Nature Vs Torture
7. Apex Shredatorr
8. Total Perspective Vortex
Necronomisongs Credits:
Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios.
Mixed by Cody Baresich.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Album cover by Blackstory.
Line-up:
Adam Henry - Lead Guitar
Ben Gerencser - Rhythm Guitar
Simon Smith - Bass
John Ferguson - Vocals
Daniel Laughy - Drums
About Torrefy:
Torrefy is a black thrash quintet based in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are determined to spread their unique brand of unorthodox black thrash metal to a wider audience. Torrefy weaves elements of black, death, and thrash metal to create songs and albums with a distinct and powerful energy.
https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy
“Blood on Canvas” is the angriest album to date by the Essen thrashers DARKNESS. The songs are more aggressive and harder than anything that can be found in the DARKNESS discography so far. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood on Canvas” is not just a collection of nine songs that were created in one era, but a multifaceted sound painting, painted with the colors of anger.
Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal that they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than before, without losing any of their aggression, hardness and authenticity.
The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get straight to the point without beating around the bush and without compromise.
The nine songs were produced in the Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius "Corny" Rambadt, who has also worked with SODOM, DISBELIEF and BONDED, among others. The predecessors "First Class Violence" and "Over And Out" were already produced in collaboration with Corny. For "Blood on Canvas", DARKNESS and producer Corny made it their mission to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.
The cover artwork is once again by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS is working for the third time.
Although recordings for the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik separated during production, so that "Blood on Canvas" was only recorded by four people.
The story so far
The thrash metal commando DARKNESS comes from Essen - Altenessen, next to the Bay Area the most creative nucleus of the thrash wave in the 1980s.
Founded in 1984, the band made a name for themselves with the demos “Evil Curse”, “Titanic War” and “Spawn of the Dark One”.
DARKNESS released three albums between 1987 and 1989.
The first album “Death Squad” is considered a thrash classic and established the cult status of DARKNESS, which still exists today and influences thrash musicians all over the world.
In 1991 things became quieter for the band, and in 1998 singer Olli tragically died.
Lacky and Arnd, two early members, revived Thrash Guerrilla in 2004.
In 2005 the three albums “Death Squad”, “Defenders of Justice” and “Conclusion & Revival” were released again. In addition, “Bocholt Live Squad”, an official concert recording from May 14, 1987, is coming onto the market in CD format.
The long-out-of-print triple vinyl box “The Demos” from 2008 contains a live recording from the “Keep it True” Festival 2006, all demo recordings and extensive bonus material.
At the end of 2010, the musicians, who were otherwise under the banner “Eure Erben”, released an album under the name DARKNESS for the first time.
Since demand continues, the albums “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” will be released on vinyl again to mark their 25th anniversary.
As with many veterans of metal, DARKNESS also has a line-up merry-go-round.
Lacky and Arnd, the band's constants, are looking for a stable line-up for a comeback.
The guitarist Meik started his job for Darkness in 2013.
Lee was given the microphone by Arnd at the end of 2014, who from then on concentrated exclusively on the guitar and backgrounds.
In 2015, Dirk took over the bass role from Christian “Spessy” Gießler, who no longer has time to be involved in DARKNESS due to his main job at Kreator.
After “Keep it True” Festival, but especially since 2014, DARKNESS have played at well-known festivals such as the “Turock Open Air”, “Obscene Extreme”, Headbangers Open Air” and the “Ruhrpott Metal Meeting”.
The old school club is also being wielded at numerous club shows around the world and proven what the band stands for: old school thrash - brutal, fast, uncompromising and mean.
With the album “The Gasoline Solution”, a real, much-praised successor to the two classics “Death Squad” and “Defenders of Justice” was released in October 2016.
Exactly 2 years after the comeback album, Darkness presented the
The album “First Class Violence” makes it impressively clear that even more than 30 years later, angry thrash still comes from Altenessen.
At the beginning of 2019, Ben took over the bass from Dirk.
The EP “Over and Out” follows in 2020.
In 2024, Dominik took over the guitar from Maik and with the highly acclaimed release of the album “Blood on Canvas” in 2024, Darkness manifested its status as a German thrash institution.
http://www.darkness-thrash.de/
"Seat Of The Fire" serves as the epic conclusion to the album's narrative. The song chronicles the vengeful fury of Prometheus, the mythical titan condemned for gifting humanity with fire. Having endured eternal punishment for his act of defiance, Prometheus unleashes a cataclysmic inferno upon the world, inciting a fiery war fought in his name.
The visually stunning lyric video, created by Drain Hope, perfectly captures the song's intensity. Blending fire and fury with mythological imagery, the video brings the album's story to a blazing climax.
Forming in 2017, Vulgaris has been blazing a trail through the London underground metal scene with their fierce fusion of black, sludge, thrash, and other extreme metal styles. With one EP and a debut album, 2021's Asundre, under their belt, they are poised to unleash sophomore record Seat Of The Fire unto the world, with a release date of 24 May 2024.
Since finalizing their current 4-person line-up in 2019, the band has been
refining their sound while sharing stages with the likes of Conjurer, Beyond
Grace, and London circuit heavyweights such as Allfather, Tableau Mort, and
Imperium.Their 2023, during which they recorded their upcoming second album, culminated in an appearance in the Metal 2 The Masses London Grand Final. After this achievement, Vulgaris is primed to ascend to the next level in 2024.
The band draws upon an array of musical influences, including but by no means restricted to the likes of Enslaved, Gojira, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Sylosis, Conjurer, and Dragged Into Sunlight.
Vulgaris is:
George Mitchell - drums
Jess O'Toole - guitars
Jon Michael - guitars, vocals
Matt Cooper - bass, vocals
www.youtube.com/@vulgaris978
Label: Invima RecordsRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Black Ritual Chamber Music
For fans of: Jo Quail | Musk Ox | Elend | Arcana
You have spoken to me in whispers through the watches of the night and your sibilant suggestions have accompanied me through the hours of daylight’s toil and turgid interactions with those who imagine themselves to be of my kind. You have brought me visions of greater, darker, colder worlds and shown me the path to an existence weighty with meaning and portent. You have confirmed my beliefs in the insignificant vacuity of mankind’s stumbling, infantile civilisation and revealed the majesty of the void. I have given of myself; my blood, my spirit, my words and my devotion and now I am ready. I will step from the vaunted circle of life onto a path without ending, into a darkness ineffable, to follow as you lead, from here unto the end of forever.
“This collection of recorded workings is a series of invocations to eight Lower Order Spirits, as steps leading to the sacrificial altar of Moloch, the King of Fire. This is done in accordance with the practice of Sinister Magick known as Vedantic Nihilism, as outlined in the grimoire Codex Aversum by Caine Del Sol. The forces presented by these workings are those of collapse, madness, death, and decay. They have served and will continue to serve those ends to devastating effect, in real life, in real time. You have been warned.” - Kakophonix
It is 13 years since cellist, composer and explorer of secrets Kakophonix began his work of musical revelation under the banner of Hvile I Kaos…and now that journey is complete, the final votive offering rendered unto the lords of misrule. Lower Order Manifestations is a work that transcends the commonly understood barriers of genre, transposing the riffs and rhythms, atmosphere and intent of black metal into a new sonic sphere. With cello and acoustic guitar, bass, frame drums and vocal punctuations, Kakophonix has created a progressive path of rituals that lead from an awakening of passion and spirited revolution to an attainment of knowledge, a state of perfection. Through the celebratory ‘Psalmody For The Child Offering’, rife with tension, with its unnerving undercurrents that run jagged nails across the skin of human convictions and assumed proprieties, onward through the ungraspable, unknowable ‘Shadowscast’ – a darkness of substance that slips through your fingers like serpents of sand, as it blends the beautiful liquid of dreams with the fevered sweat of nightmares. From the torment and terror of ‘Panic Sun’ that undermines all you believed to be true, bringing about the collapse of certainties and understanding, to the fierce intensity of seething, dissonant aggression that is ‘Smite’…the road is long and hard, but it all leads to the breathtaking grace of ‘Verity Thy Path’, the brightness of guitars laced with the sombre reflection of the cello, an elevated state only to be found at the conclusion of the trials preceding. The final notes of Hvile I Kaos’ passage through this world could not be more perfect.
Over the years Kakophonix has contributed to the work of Abigail Williams and Imperialist, released split collections with Angmar and Northsong, performed with Whoredom Rife and Ashbringer, but nothing upon his musical odyssey can compare to the visionary unfolding that is Lower Order Manifestations. Available now on InViMa Records, do not allow this exposition of beauty and wisdom to slip past you in the silence that lies beneath the noise and fool’s gold of the mundane world.
Line-up:
Kakophonix - Composition, cello, guitar, bass, frame drum, vocals.
*additional vocal exhortations from Elizabeth Gore, Ø, S, Joseph Spiller, Layla Legard, Sarah Jayde, Dan Niederkorn, Ben Yehdigo, Thanatos, Nicole Day, Seth Scantlen, Cassidy Scantlen, Zola Scantlen, Iggy Scantlen, Aaron Sidell, Mauro Bernazzali.
*death whistle on ‘Panic Sun’ by Nero Atrum.
https://www.invimarecords.com/
"Leeches" is a horror movie in a song. The allegory depicts those who would force religion onto others as blood sucking leeches. In true misanthropic black metal style, the song delights in the suffering of those who are a speaker of hate. The devout religious follower sees an incoming end of days with no savior in sight. The final verse flips the common religious theme of a coming apocalypse heralded by the great harlot and the beast as a sign not of the second coming of a savior, but the ends of religious facism
and tyranny.
This is the first song recorded by the band as a whole, as compared to debut EP, Purity, which was largely a solo effort by vocalist/guitarist Venomous and session bass player Hephaestus. Moving towards the completion of the writing of Lenax's forthcoming full-length album, all members of the band had an impact on "Leeches." Due to scheduling conflicts, Mordred covered bass guitar duty on the single, and the band brought in a session drummer while Profana was recovering from an injury.
Song
Credits:Bass by Mordred
Drums by Maikon Queiroz (session player, Brazil)
Lyrics by: Venomous
Music by: Venomous, Mordred, Runatyr
Art Credit: David DeFigueredo
Band Logo: Illia Karpenko
Mix Engineer: Ilarion Ivanenko
Bio:
Lenax are a Nashville-based melodic black metal band that first emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. Born from a personal challenge to release original music before turning 50, the project quickly evolved from a solo act into a full fledged band known by a diverse and growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive
old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.
Drawing inspiration from classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, thrash metal's Big Four, as well as black metal titans Immortal, Enslaved, Watain, and Dark Funeral, Lenax’s signature sound pays homage to their influences, while establishing them as pioneers of something new altogether, dubbed by Venomous as cosmic horror fueled nightmares -
an immersive sonic rumination on rebellion against religion, revenge, and self-realizationthrough occult technology, with a distinct nod to Lovecraftian lore and historical magical texts.
Since releasing their debut EP Purity in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from both domestic and international press, with Rock Hard and Metalized featuring the band and The Metalverse lauding their ability to blend melody with black metal's raw power. Never losing an ounce of momentum, the band’s noses remain firmly on the grindstone as they prepare for a
busy year ahead, with two new songs and accompanying music videos already in the works for 2024, preceding a full-length album slated for a
2025 release.
LENAX is:
Venomous - Vocals, Guitar
The Silence - Bass
Profana - Drums
Mordred - Guitar, Vocals
https://linktr.ee/LenaxMetal
https://www.facebook.com/LenaxMetal
"It has the indecipherable edges and structure of a most devilishly and ingenuously designed labyrinth all the while maintaining a warm, organic sound"
EVILYN – “MONDESTRUNKEN”
For
fans of
- Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Coma
Cluster Void, Saevus Finis, Wicked InnocenceEvilyn have created an atypical death metal album which is at once monolithic, alien and formidable. Anthony Lipari of Thoren fame has put together quite a lineup for the band's debut full length, roping in members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse and even taking the assistance of Coma Cluster Void's Jeanne Comateuse who has been instrumental in arranging, mixing and crafting the mesmerizing album artwork for the release. The music they've concocted is unbearably heavy, with riffs like obelisks of impermeable concrete slabs tearing through the earth's crust, rising up with a pattern that can only be deciphered after multiple listens. The pacing too seems erratic, sometimes staggered, the feeling akin to stumbling through a labyrinthine minefield that impales upon contact. It is simultaneously dissonant, twisted, technical and crushing, and as confounding as things invariably get, they leave the listener coming back for more in an attempt to demystify this phenomenon. Ostensibly familiar-sounding but pulverizing and otherworldly in nature, Evilyn's debut full length is not to be missed.
Line up
Anthony Lipari (Thoren) - Guitar and Vocals
Alex Weber (Malignancy, Exist, Obscura - live) - Bass
Robin Stone (Norse) - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Jeanne Comateuse
Artwork by Jeanne Comateuse (Coma Cluster Void)
Track listing:
1. Dread
2. Omission
3. Limits
4. Bloviate
5. Penance
6. Vacuous
7. Interwoven
8. Forgotten
9. Slithering
10. Eat the Elite
Release date - August 16th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/evilyndeath
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Prepare
to be exorcised! Norwegian black metal upstarts ODIO DEUS are
here to tear down the walls of hypocrisy with their blistering new lyric
video for "THE CON MAN," the latest single from their
critically acclaimed album "SPIRITUAL SYPHILIS," out
now via Wormholedeath Worldwide."The Con Man" is a sonic inferno that dissects the life and dark deeds of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism. The track exposes Smith's alleged manipulation and controversial practices, culminating in his violent demise.About "Spiritual Syphilis"
"Spiritual Syphilis" is a meticulously crafted assault on the dogma and corruption that festers within organized religion. The album is a brutal fusion of traditional Norwegian and Swedish black metal, infused with the raw power of American death metal.
The music on "Spiritual Syphilis" is a testament to the united will of ODIO DEUS. All three members poured their creative fire into the album, forging a cohesive and punishing sonic experience.
www.youtube.com/@OdioDeusband
www.facebook.com/Odio-Deus-Official
FFO: Skeletonwitch, Absu, Vektor, Witchery, Nocturnal
In the four years since the release 2020's Life is Bad, Torrefy have worked feverishly to create an album that would be nothing short of its masterwork. That masterwork is now realized in the form of Necronomisongs! Ripping Thrash and abrasive Black Metal are prime elements, yet the band's self-described unorthodox approach to composition has paid big dividends! The album slashes, burns, and genre-bends with unhinged ferocity, all without sacrificing an ounce of memorability.
The band previously released the official video for first single "Of Wind and Worm," followed by second single, "Enslaved New World."
Track
Listing:1. Of Wind and Worm
2. Street Reaper
3. Corpseback Rider
4. Arachnomancer
5. Enslaved New World
6. Nature Vs Torture
7. Apex Shredatorr
8. Total Perspective Vortex
Necronomisongs Credits:
Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios.
Mixed by Cody Baresich.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Album cover by Blackstory.
Line-up:
Adam Henry - Lead Guitar
Ben Gerencser - Rhythm Guitar
Simon Smith - Bass
John Ferguson - Vocals
Daniel Laughy - Drums
About Torrefy:
Torrefy is a black thrash quintet based in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are determined to spread their unique brand of unorthodox black thrash metal to a wider audience. Torrefy weaves elements of black, death, and thrash metal to create songs and albums with a distinct and powerful energy.
https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy
Finnish
one-man black metal band VALONTUOJA is set to unleash
the debut album LUONNON ARMOILLA on November 8th 2024
via Inverse Records. The first official single 'KODISTANI KARKOITETTU'
is now out on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-kodistani The man behind Valontuoja, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"This haunting track channels the raw, primal force of exile and unrelenting longing, set against the desolate beauty of Finland's unyielding wilderness. The lyrics, dripping with sorrow and defiance, narrate the torment of a soul exiled from its homeland, aching for the harsh cliffs, icy lakes, and untamed rivers that once offered solace."
Luonnon armoilla CD PRE-ORDER available here https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/valontuoja-luonnon-armoilla-cd-pre-order
Biography:
Valontuoja, meaning "Bringer of Light" in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal'zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja's soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature's unforgiving majesty
Line-up:
https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
NEWS 14.8.2024
Death
metal titans ANCIENT ENTITIES unveil their latest provocation
with the release of the lyric video for "EMPIRE IN ASHES,"
a relentless track from their album "ECHOES OF ANNIHILATION,"
now available via Wormholedeath."Empire In Ashes" is a sonic inferno that plunges listeners into the heart of ancient Rome's cataclysmic downfall with uncompromising intensity, offering a haunting portrayal of relentless fire and unyielding destruction.
Ancient Entities is a band comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford. Our lyrical content focuses on ancient civilizations, folklore, and mythology from all around the world. The band's style consists of powerful technical death metal riffing mixed with catchy and titanous rhythm sections, proving for a massive sound.
www.youtube.com/@anciententities
www.facebook.com/AEbandofficial
Michael Amott shares about the new single:
“First new Arch Enemy song we release in a little while and it feels good to be back! It was a blast working on ‘Dream Stealer’ in the studio, this song just has the high energy and twisted atmosphere that makes it so fun to play! Crank it up, loud and heavy! Metal is immortal!”
Dream Stealer was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The video was directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus.
Stream the new single here: https://ArchEnemy.lnk.to/DreamStealer-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJBmX5aU1DA
Genre : Death/Black Metal - War MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music
Release date : August 12th 2024
IGNOBLETH is a Death/Black/War Metal act from northern Italy, born from the need to bring to mortals the truest War spirit. The band, whose young members are 16 and 17 years old, merges fast and frenetic riffs and blast beats to slow
Punti salienti:
Young members! Between 16 and 17 years old;
To open Hellripper in a live show, August 14th;
War Metal oriented Death/Black Metal;
To be released by Masked Dead Records and Sulphur Music in limited edition tape.
Tracklist
1) Golgotha VII - Intro
2) Bestial Witchery
3) Omen Of A Nuclear Spell
4) Wrathful Eradication
15:23 min
Line-up:
Bloodlord Ixiataaga - Vocals and bass
Nex VII - Guitar
Kommander Baal - Drums.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552939026856
In celebration of the exciting news, the band shares a new single and lyric video of Sub Rosa in Æternum, called Tainted Skies.
Guitarist Adam Zaars comments on the new single and lyric video release:
"The old and the new. 'Tainted Skies' is a fairly straight forward Tribulation song written by Joseph. He gives the whole sound his own spin and takes us through murky depths and shadowy skies, from death to new life."
On Sub Rosa in Æternum, Tribulation conjure a new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, Sub Rosa In Æternum is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky. More information will be revealed soon!
Stream the new single here: https://Tribulation.lnk.to/TaintedSkies-SingleNe
Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7DcQ3LPnrw
SOLITARY – “EMBRACE THE DARKNESS”
Label: Twisted Into FormRelease date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Slayer | Testament | Sacred Reich | Forbidden
We live in dark times; times of war, pandemics, grief and horror. These are the days of division, where we turn against each other in politically driven hatred and against ourselves, choking on a social media diet of self-loathing and isolation. Through our ever-glowing screens we watch the crumbling of virtue and the slow, agonised death of decency and honour. The UK’s resolute and relentless kings of thrash, Solitary, have tapped into the thick, black blood that pulses sluggishly through the fat and filth congested veins of society. They have stared into the alleyways, the cellars and the broken minds of our youth and forged their hardest, heaviest and most unflinching album yet. This is their hymn to a dying world, their soundtrack to the end of days…this is Embrace The Darkness!
Opening with ‘III.XXIII.MMXX’, an intro heavy with portent that leads us back to the days of lockdown and its shocking, unforeseen consequences, Embrace The Darkness then leaps straight into its momentous title track and the strides taken by Solitary are immediately apparent. The individual performances from each band member are stunning and the song craft is masterful. Despite the breathtaking ferocity on display there’s a considered depth and maturity to these songs that lifts Embrace The Darkness to unprecedented heights. Thirty years deep into their tumultuous career, Solitary are hitting new peaks and delivering like never before. From the bare-knuckle ultra aggression of ‘Settle Scores The Old Way’ to the foreboding ‘Virtues’ which tackles the harrowing issues of abuse within a framework of classic Solitary riffs, adorned with a vicious, barbed wire solo, it only takes one listen to know that this is the finest album Solitary have made to date. The absolute savagery and incendiary energy of the late album pairing ‘The Disappeared’ and ‘Section 21’ is utterly exhilarating, despite the forbidding shadows that lie between and behind every voracious vocal line and cataclysmic drum beat. There is no respite throughout Embrace The Darkness, no pause for breath or tranquil interlude, it is simply devastating. Finishing with the confrontational ‘Filtering Hindsight’, a caustic indictment of our post-brexit, post-covid societal car crash, this is thrash metal at its powerful, potent, glorious best – lean, mean, embedded with inescapable hooks and laced with deadly melody.
Solitary have renewed their partnership with producer Simon Efemey (Napalm Death, Paradise Lost, Deceased etc) and Embrace The Darkness sounds magnificent – the vocals have an extra edge of anger and potential violence, the guitars snarl like rabid dogs, the drum beats are infused with a skull-cracking thunder and the bass is a powerful, looming presence. Also returning to the team is artist Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The Almighty etc) who has created one of his finest pieces, capturing the blackened spirit of Embrace The Darkness in his cover art. Look out for exclusive physical format tracks – with the vinyl boasting the punishing ‘Divided And Demented’ and the CD featuring a ripping run through of The Exploited’s ‘Beat The Bastards’ that’s not to be missed. When Solitary unleash this beast of an album on September 6th nowhere will be safe from its claws. Prepare to Embrace The Darkness!
Line-up:
Richard Sherrington – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Gareth Harrop - Bass
Andy Mellor – Lead Guitar
Roy Miller - Drums
https://www.solitary.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Official.Solitary
Listen now at https://linktr.ee/darkdeedsmke
The band has also released the official music video for the song "Remorse." Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUihAgxIAjA
Recorded along the highways of Wisconsin in the band's mobile studio, Death Keeps offers seven tracks of darkly aggressive metal.
The band comments on their unorthodox recording process, "We wanted to make the recording process unique and memorable, so we hit the road in a 14-foot camper, traveling around Wisconsin to write and record our music. This mobile studio experience was fun and inspired us in ways we hadn't imagined."
Tracklist:1. Found Underneath a Cold Knife
2. Leech
3. Apostate
4. Dogma
5. Remorse
6. King of Pentacles
7. Death Keeps (feat. Bind the Sacrifice)
Line up:
Ben Prendergast - Guitar/Vocals
Allan Barth III - Vocals
Shane Garski - Bass
Kevin Giersch - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/DARKDEEDSmke
Juha Raivio comments on the new song:"'What I Have Become' is about that moment when you look yourself deep in the eye from the mirror and your own eyes start to tell what your soul have become instead of what you always wanted it to be. The hardest thing is to forgive yourself and break that circle."
Juha Raivio adds on Shining:
"After our last album it soon became clear to me that writing another 'Moonflowers' album will kill me. So, I made a quiet wish to myself that if there ever will be any new music then please have a little bit of mercy on yourself rather than be that infinite black hole that will suck out the rest of your remaining light and soul just for the sake of it. Musically, this album shines like a glacier diamond and has that power and punch that feels like a kick in your face! While lyrically, the album deals how fearing life will eventually kill you and how melancholy can become your God."
Moreover, Swallow The Sun will host a very unique and exclusive event at the beautiful Aleksanterin Teatteri in Helsinki on October 16th , 2024. Shining will be listened to in its entirety, before its official release on October 18th. Please note the band will not perform at the event.
Anyone who wishes to attend the event can register and get their tickets via Levykauppa Äx from now until October 4th.
Stream the new single here: https://SwallowTheSun.lnk.to/ShiningNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VeFmbX3rxw
“Death
Devil Magick” is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024
Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with Ellende & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-qFzzGUDg
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the long-awaited debut full-length album from Rochester NY's blistering Grindcore act SULLY. Sully is up now for pre-order and will be released September 13th on CD and Digital formats along with merch. Sully features members of Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Sulaco, and Psyopus.
For fans of - Brutal Truth, Burnt By The Sun, Discordance Axis, Human Remains, Pig Destroyer, Psyopus, The Red Chord and Sulaco.
Formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sully hails from Rochester, New York, and features experienced metal veterans Erik Burke (Sulaco, Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault), Adam Frappolli (Psyopus), Alex Perez on drums, and Ed Jusko on bass. Following up on the well-received debut The Tony Demo, Sully showcases 12 tracks of intense, blistering Grindcore with Hardcore elements, resulting in a distinctive and aggressive musical style that sets them apart from other acts.
Despite the intensity of their music, Sully maintains a fun-loving approach to their craft, and their live performances are known for their high-energy delivery, which has been well-received by their growing fan base.
Listen
to the single "DeadPan" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmz9BpVdbNgTracklisting:
1. DeadPan
2. Blanket
3. Judas Kiss
4. Dredge The Lake
5. Cowardly The Cat
6. King Of Terrors
7. He's An Asshole, But So Are You
8. Circle The Drain
9. Stool Pigeon
10. Three Hits
11. Bedlamite
12. Tinker's Dam
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
The
story of a legendary metal band is finally being told thanks to a new
documentary from an up-and-coming filmmaker. "DON'T TURN YOUR BACK:
THE STORY OF HERETIC" tells the story of the Los Angeles-based
band’s HERETIC humble beginnings, from forming Reverend in 1989
to ultimately disbanding and reforming once again in 2011. This is a story of
perseverance through the world of heavy metal.The documentary marks the first-ever film by Tanner Poppitt, guitarist/vocalist for MADROST and host of the Poppitt’s Corner podcast. Poppitt comments on the film, “‘Don't Turn Your Back: The Story of Heretic’ is my debut film that tells the story of Heretic who in 1986 signed a contract with Metal Blade Records and has had a unique career in heavy metal. From playing with both classic Metal Church vocalists, Mike Howe and David Wayne to ultimately disbanding and reforming once again. I felt that after 40 years of trials and tribulations, this would be a great story to tell and my opportunity to get into filmmaking.”
“Don’t Turn Your Back” is now streaming digitally and available on Blu-ray. Watch now on Amazon Prime.
Order the Blu-ray at https://poppittproductions.com/shop/ols/products/dont-turn-your-back-the-story-of-heretic-blu-ray
Official IMDb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29225031/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3
After exploring their heavy side with the title track of their upcoming album, HIN HELGA KVÖL, SÓLSTAFIR have released HÚN ANDAR with a video that was produced by Nico for Pulse Films.
Aðalbjörn Tryggvason's (guitar and vocals) comments:
“'Hún andar', meaning ‘She breathes’, is an obituary to a living person whom I love very much, but the mind is gone due to mental illness and drug abuse.”
After the release of the album, SÓLSTAFIR will embark on the “Nordic Descent Tour 2024” that features a very special line-up with Oranssi Pazuzu, while the opening slot with be split between Hamferð (13 - 24.11) and HELGA (26.11 - 9.12).
Stream the new single here: https://solstafir-band.lnk.to/HinHelgaKvolNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES5TmL6y5ug
The video was directed and filmed by Sebastian Ramstedt (guitar, vocals) himself:
“It takes the viewer away from the comforting light. In order to put the viewer in the same state as me when I wrote the song, it was necessary to break some rules. In Nadir, everything that is beautiful turns ugly. The warmer skin tone during the performance parts symbolizes this side of death. The cold colours of the outside is purgatory. The out of focus singing with the candles symbolizes death and the other side. The video is chaotically blending visions of the past the present and the future. It's cut with a dreamlike logic in mind.”
The atmosphere of Reaperdawn is a swirling maelstrom of obsidian sparkle and iridescent grime.
Watch it arise!
Order the new album here: https://InAphelion.lnk.to/ReaperdawnNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Roth7FRNQxE
Dear
Friends in the Press and Media worldwide,we're extremely proud to announce CD
and cassette reissues for "死" and "4 死 DEATH", the (only) two game-changing
full-length albums from Japanese experimental hardcore/metal/industrial
supergroup collective S.H.I. (STRUGGLING HARSH IMMORTALS)
both of which finally find a worldwide release for the first time ever via
Sentient Ruin on CD and cassette tape formats. The two reissues are a mandatory
spiritual mission for Sentient Ruin to reconsecrate two of the most visionary,
devastating, and overlooked Japanese hardcore releases of the past decade."死" was initially released back in 2015 as a full-length compilation of the band's first two EPs (2013's self-titled 7" and the 2014 followup "Lucifer Rising" 7", both released by Crust War in Japan) at first appearing on CD format in Japan through Black Lodge Records, then on tape in Australia in 2016 via NGM Records, and finally on picture disc vinyl in the US in 2022 on Anti Remorse.
he follow up full-length "4 死 Death" on the other hand finally finds its first release on CD and cassette tape ever via Sentient Ruin, after its original 2021 release on vinyl via Relapse Records.
Masterminded by legendary vocalist and performance artist Katsunori "Cherry" Nishida of Japanese hardcore and heavy metal cults Zouo and Danse Macabre, and co-conspired with other long running members of the Japanese experimental punk and metal underground coming from bands like Nashi, Outo, Mobs, The Rude Boys, Gewalt and Rise from the Dead (among others), S.H.I. construct a majestic syncretism of violence and experimentation by fusing hardcore punk, heavy metal, noise rock, industrial and psychedelia into an unseen demolition of reality. "死" and "4 死 Death" represent the transfiguration and perfect continuation of Nishida's enigmatic and uncompromising vision into the future, carrying Zouo's and Danse Macabre's bludgeoning and caustic torch into the experimental unknown as a violent and bleak means of transcendence. The two albums stand stark, enigmatic and imposing as a dark and death-scarred psychedelic trip into Japan's iconic and most deviant underground fringes of hardcore punk, metal, noise, and industrial, perfectly following in the steps of many legendary Japanese experimental violent acts like Zeni Geva, Crow, and G.I.S.M. as well as in those of iconic international acts like Killing Joke, Neurosis, Voivod, Amebix, Galloping Coroners, SWANS and Discharge, who in the early 80's had laid the groundwork for visionary crossroads of aggression and experimentation through the hybridization of punk, metal, psychedelia and industrial to devastating, history-changing effects.
"死" and "4 死 Death", CDs, cassette tapes, and digital products are slated for a simultaneous August 20 2024 release worldwide through Sentient Ruin, and all products can now be pre-ordered and streamed via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/blog/2024/8/7-1
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/shi
NEWS 11.8.2024
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 22.08.2024
Black metal with a "FUCK YOU ALL" attitude since 1996. Das Black-Metal-Urgestein DARKMOON WARRIOR entfesselt abermals das Chaos!
Die Band aus Brandenburg gehört zu den dienstältesten im deutschen Underground und zu jenen, die authentisch die Flamme des Schwarzmetalls am Lodern halten – wie auch ihr neues Werk »Graveyard Planet« aufs Eindrucksvollste beweist.
Wer wohltemperierten Post-Black-Metal hören will, ist mit »Graveyard Planet« schlecht beraten, denn DARKMOON WARRIOR zelebrieren auf ihrem fünften Album erneut durch und durch klassischen Stoff auf ihre gewohnt souveräne und bösartige Weise. Pechschwarze, sich mächtig auftürmende Hymnen wie »Magna Matris Mortem« oder »Age Of Decomposition« sind so roh wie gleichermaßen erhaben melodisch und zählen mit zum Besten, was die Band je geschrieben hat.
Da die Jungs Verfechter echter Vielfalt sind, servieren sie zudem auch brachiale, teutonische Thrash-Riffs in alter Sodom-Manier und, wie es seit langem ihre gute verdorbene Art ist, dreckigen Black'n'Roll. – Keep the flame burning!
Denn passenden Sound hat das Album im Mix und Mastering bei Irsins Sound erhalten.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/DarkmoonWarrior
Genre: Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 20.09.2024
German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024 . Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with Ellende & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
Servant is:
Farago: Guitars/Vocals
Samael: Guitars
Thanatos: Bass
Apophis: Drums
Coverartwork by Misanthropic Art
SERPENT Live:
SCHERBEN TOUR WITH ELLENDE AND GROZA
02/10/2024 Backstage München DE
03/10/2024 Turock Essen DE
04/10/2024 Kronensaal Hamburg DE
05/10/2024 Badehaus Berlin DE
06/10/2024 Stengade Copenhagen DK
07/10/2024 Willemeen Arnhem NL
08/10/2024 The Black Lab Wasquehal FR
09/10/2024 Glazart Paris FR
10/10/2024 Musigburg Aarburg CH
11/10/2024 Arcanum Fest Bologna IT
12/10/2024 Vienna Metal Meeting Vienna AT
13/10/2024 Orto Bar Ljubljana SI
14/10/2024 Mocvara Zagreb HR
15/10/2024 Zappa Baza Belgrade SR
16/10/2024 A38 Budapest HU
17/10/2024 Barrak Ostrava CZ
18/10/2024 Blauer Salon Dresden DE
19/10/2024 2Progi Poznan PL
20/10/2024 Kamienna12 Krakow PL
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/scherbentour2024
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: october 11th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Massacre | Death | Sepultura | Master
It’s more than thirty years since Decayed Existence began their crusade of crushing death metal, bringing immaculate riffs and darkly imaginative song writing together through an absolute understanding of the very heaviest of metals. Refining their art and building the foundations of an enduring legend through a plethora of demos, compilations, EPs and full length albums, the California band have made an indelible mark in the annals of extreme metal – and their story is far from over! As summer fades once more and the autumn nights draw in Decayed Existence will unleash what may well come to be recognised as the most powerful and exhilarating release of their decades spanning career…The Beginning Of Sorrows.
Opening with the intense immediacy of ‘Escape The Dead’, The Beginning Of Sorrows plunges you straight into a vortex of glorious riffs, steeped in the essence of classic death metal. The band shift smoothly through the gears, changing tempos from driving energy to slow, agonised passages that grind the bones to dust – and from that oppressive weight a superb solo spirals upwards, bringing to mind the seminal work of Chuck Schuldiner and James Murphy. As The Beginning Of Sorrows continues the lead guitar work establishes itself as a key ingredient of the Decayed Existence sound, adding a dimension of depth and melody to the surging power of this formidable set of songs. The ever present Harry Rocco continues to be the beating heart and engine of the band, a drummer /vocalist in the fine tradition of Beehler and Reifert and every bit as effective. First single, ‘Beheading The Colossus’ is the epitome of what Decayed Existence have to offer, with its fantastic hooks and genre defining riffs…riff after riff of utter class, making this album an absolute joy to listen to. But The Beginning Of Sorrows saves the best til last, concluding with three tracks captured live that are simply monstrous! ‘Detonation’ in particular is a beast…a nightmare amalgamation of adrenaline fuelled headbanging and vast, crawling horrors! When The Beginning Of Sorrows ends, all too soon, you can’t help but think that Decayed Existence, despite their years in the frontline trenches, might be about to start the most exciting chapter of their career to date.
With the studio recordings being produced by Andrew Giordanengo (Everything Destroying etc) and the live tracks captured by Jake Ottinger, The Beginning Of Sorrows sounds vibrant and dangerous throughout. When it’s released on October 11th, with the backing of Rottweiler Records, this album will drive Decayed Existence back into the forefront of the underground metal consciousness – exactly where they deserve to be. Prepare to be crushed!
Line-up:
Harry Rocco – Drums/Vocals
Jeffery Ke - Lead Guitar
Ryan Brown - Bass
Kyle Balsiger - Rhythm Guitar
*Additional guitars on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Jason Davis and Richard Nash
*Additional vocals on The Beginning Of Sorrows by Keith Thompson
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DecayedExistenceOFFICIAL
NACHASH – “CONJURING THE RED DEATH ECLIPSE”
NACHASH's debut CASSETTE-EP, released in 2015, quickly became a cult favorite in the underground metal scene. Limited to just 300 copies, its demand soon outgrew the format, leading to a highly sought-after repressing on 500 limited edition MLPs. A review on Metal Archives highlights the EP's impact: "Stretching 4 tracks into 30 minutes of quality music with no filler is quite a feat. Nachash overwhelms with such a blackened heaviness that by the end, I feel as though I've almost listened to a double album." Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking EP is available in digital format. Experience the magic and ethereal intensity of "Conjuring the Red Death Eclipse" in a new way. A must-listen for all metal fans, the music remains as crushing, transportive, visceral, and euphoric as ever, seamlessly intertwining these qualities to perfection.
Now available on all digital platforms through Digipus Music.
https://www.facebook.com/digipus
MARCHE
FUNÈBRE – “AFTER THE STORM “With anticipation building for the September 27th release of the new album from Marche Funèbre, After The Storm, the Belgian doom lords have unveiled a stunning video for the second single from the album - the momentous title track. A supremely powerful song, laden with emotion, yet measured, graceful and poignant in its delivery, 'After The Storm' tells the story of a person haunted by the effects of past trauma, searching for meaning in life and a reason to go on. It's a song that demanded something very special for its visual representation and with the help of director Michaël Godart, Marche Funèbre have achieved exactly that.
Speaking about the video,Marche Funèbre vocalist Arne Vandenhoeck said:
“We are delighted to present the video for our new album's title track 'After the Storm'. It's our first real video since 2017s 'Lullaby of Insanity'.This time we worked with director Michaël Godart whom we got to know from his great work for Soul Dissolution and others. The story was conceived by Michaël and our very own Boris, and gives one possible interpretation of the lyrics. Please be aware that we in no condition support (domestic) violence.We hereby want to thank everyone involved in the making process, the actors, volunteers at our show and all enthusiasts who came out to make this
one hell of a video!"
You can watch the 'After The Storm' video at the Ardua Music YouTube channel now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYkre9rv7s
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom
MURDER
RECORDS
Proudly Present: CAMOS elevates the old hard’n’heavy obscure
flame of glory in the Vera Cruz lands (Brazil), Curitiba, since 2000, so these
guys aren’t new at the scene especially if you count with Sucoth Benoth in
their ranks, Amen Corner’s bestial frontman. The truth is that, musically,
you don’t get this kind of knowledge and experience nowadays so easily.With “Hide from the Light”, their semaphore album, CAMOS powerful reign continues untouchable. 10 new songs ready to melt your ears with their horned chorus, their somberlain melodies to hypnotize our senses into deep slumber and the guitar solos to strip us from our souls. Overall, a fantastic production gives this work an in depth texture in which all heavy metal fans will relate in a blink of an eye.
A lot happens in CAMOS music and for all that matters it’s worth to be listened. For starters, there’s a psychedelic aura within the songs that bring together the pounding strength of the compositions. Also, the mystic and dark vocals, and lyrics make through the regular genre songs, almost if we could mix Mercyful Fate, with Master’s Hammer, Celtic Frost (Into the Pandemonium era) and Alice Cooper. So, we’re talking about a wide musical specter from black, to horror and heavy metal here which is very exquisite for all those who’re into these musical landscapes.
A real metallic treat awaits all your raising fists, the spirit of metal lives on and “Hide from the Light” from CAMOS will stand tall in the wind as your victory flag. Don’t miss it!
CAMOS - "HIDE FROM THE LIGHT"
EDITION IN CD LIMITED TO 300 COPIES
Booklet of 12 pages full color printed and where you can find all the lirycs and pictures of the band.
Obscure Heavy Black Metal from Brazl.
Track List:
01 - Hide From The Light [3:50]
02 - Desert Devil [3:46]
03 - Run To Kill [3:36]
04 - When Love Ends In Blood [4:31]
05 - Lord Of Flies [4:01]
06 - The Devil's Concubine [5:26]
07 - Waiting Your Command [3:48]
08 - Riding To Hell [3:53]
09 - Hopeless [4:35]
10 - Swimming With The Sharks [5:46]
Total Time: 43:32 min
CAMOS -"HIDE FROM THE LIGHT"
EDITION IN CASSETTE LIMITED TO 100 COPIES HAND-NUMBERED
50 Copies with Black Cassette printed in white.
50 Cassettes with Red Cassette printed in white.
The cover of this releases have a layout in a inverted cross format with a full color printing on both sides in a paper of 315grms.
Obscure Heavy Black Metal from Brazl.
Track List:
SIDE A
01 - Hide From The Light [3:50]
02 - Desert Devil [3:46]
03 - Run To Kill [3:36]
04 - When Love Ends In Blood [4:31]
05 - Lord Of Flies [4:01]
Total Time: 19:43 min.
SIDE B
06 - The Devil's Concubine [5:26]
07 - Waiting Your Command [3:48]
08 - Riding To Hell [3:53]
09 - Hopeless [4:35]
10 - Swimming With The Sharks [5:46]
Total Time: 23:28 min.
Stream the video for "In Resplendent Terror" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAGTWp74suI
The Disfigured and the Divine delves into themes of the Goddess in mythology and legend, womanhood and motherhood, overcoming obstacles, justice, spirituality, the human experience, and growing into power. The title symbolizes the state of the Divine Feminine as experienced in the modern world; highly controlled, often under attack, suppressed but ever-present, potent, important, fierce, and beautiful.
The EP is the product of the band sharing music back and forth online, and feeding off each other’s enthusiasm, ideas, and criticism. The guitars are heavily influenced by early 2000s underground brutal death (such as Disgorge, Deeds of Flesh, Disavowed, and Inveracity) while taking some inspiration from modern death metal. The drums meld together relentless blast beats with bone-jarring grooves. The vocals are aggressive and dynamic, featuring a wide range of techniques and styles.
The cover artwork - painted by vocalist and artist Mallika Sundaramurthy - is a portrait of the Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta.
"She is seen making the ultimate sacrifice for others," says Sundaramurthy of the concept behind her artwork. "She has severed her own head and is feeding her followers with her life force, her own blood. In giving, she is also receiving nourishment. She has overcome death and will soon return her head to its place. She is standing on a love-making couple, meaning she is above the life-procreation-death cycle. She can also be interpreted as a mother figure who sacrifices for her children, as mothers sacrifice and even risk their lives for their babies during childbirth."
New Standard Elite will release The Disfigured and the Divine on physical formats on September 25. Pre-order at https://nserecords.bigcartel.com/
The EP will be available on streaming platforms on October 25.
EMASCULATOR will make their live debut at this year’s Texas Domination Fest, scheduled for September 26-28 in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX. The band is set to tour Europe in May of 2025 around Nice To Eat You Deathfest (Czechia).
Track
Listing:1) Ecstasy in Disseverment (of Self)
2) In Resplendent Terror
3) Thesmophoric Rites
4) The Unassailable
5) Eradication of the Asuras
6) Age of the Goddess
7) Supreme Void of Acephalous Being
"The Unassailable" features a guest appearance by Vishal Singh, with chants by Swathi Kalahasti. Guest vocals on "Age of the Goddess" by Daniela Dahlien Neumanová.
The Disfigured and the Divine was mixed & mastered by Josh Welshman. Guitar and bass were recorded by L.B. at Divine Retribution Studios. Vocals recorded by Tonda Smrčka at Seabeast Production. Drums recorded by Taylor Hahn at Hahn Audio.
The EP follows the band's 2022 demo, Depraved Disfigurement. Stream and download the demo at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/depraved-disfigurement, or on Apple Music and Spotify.
EMASCULATOR is an international collaboration of women with members from Czechia and the United States. The line-up comprises Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality), Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
EMASCULATOR is:
Mallika Sundaramurthy - Vocals
Teresa Wallace - Guitars
Morgehenna - Guitars
Cierra White - Drums
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MAMMOTH
CARAVAN teamed with Doomed and Stoned for the exclusive world premiere of
"Siege in the Stars." Watch now at https://doomedandstoned.com/Bassist/vocalist Brandon Ringo comments on the song, "'Siege in the Stars' is the first song that was written for the new album and it was conceived during a time when we had just changed our lineup and had 10 days to create a setlist of new material. Robert came up with the riffs and I started working on lyrics and once Khetner wrote his drums parts, the song became something massive and special. Lyrically the song represents the bloodthirsty mammoth king’s journey through space on his way to achieve his violent quest.”
Robert Warner, the band's guitarist and vocalist, offers additional insight about the song. "'Siege In The Stars' is a cornerstone song off of this new LP. I started writing this song while I was still playing drums on a $25 broken SG into a small practice amp not knowing that SITS would end up being as important as it is. I am very influenced by bands like Mastodon and Tool, and I feel that we captured those influences well in this body of work. Working in January with Raif at Holy Anvil Recordings was a bucket-list item. I’ve been so influenced by projects he was in like Bones of the Earth, and with his passion for documenting Arkansas music in a way that gives someone not only an audio version but a way to really see what the band in question was like in their mannerisms and energy. It gives viewers an example of how eclectic and beautiful our music scene is here. We will also be playing Anvil Fest (which is put on by Raif) that showcases this exact thought live to showcase these wonderful bands. We are so thankful for Raif and the opportunity to be a part of Anvil Sessions and Anvil Fest."
Frostbitten Galaxy will be out on October 4 on Blade Setter Records. Preorder now at https://bladesetterrecords.bigcartel.com/
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
Tracklist:
1. Absolute Zero
2. Cosmic Clairvoyance
3. Tusks Of Orion
4. Siege In The Stars
5. Prehistoric Spacefarer
6. Sky Burial
Frostbitten Galaxy was recorded and mixed at Wolfman Studios by Jason Tedford, and mastered by Justin Weis at Traxworx. Album art by Tony Koehl
MAMMOTH CARAVAN released their full-length debut Ice Cold Oblivion in February 2023, followed by the single "I, Megafauna" in August. Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
All scream singing by Brandon Ringo. All clean singing by Robert Warner
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Blackened death entity VØLUS is set to unleash another new addition to its rapidly growing catalog. MERCIFUL THE DYING LIGHT continues the band's constant evolution with this genre-bending offering of blackened death metal.
Written and recorded by the band's lone member Justin Vølus, Merciful the Dying Light drew inspiration from themes of vampirism, cosmic horror, and Mesopotamian mythos.
VØLUS has released three songs from Merciful the Dying Light. Stream "Crowns of Ulthar," "Merciful the Dying Light" and "Revengeance of Blood" now at https://volusdeath.bandcamp.com/album/merciful-the-dying-light
Vargheist Records will release Merciful the Dying Light on streaming platforms and limited edition CD on September 7.
Pre-order
the album at:https://vargheistrecords.com/
https://vargheistrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://volusdeath.bandcamp.com/album/merciful-the-dying-light
Stream previous VØLUS releases on Apple Music and Spotify.
Track List:
1) Crowns of Ulthar
2) Sanity Forsaken
3) Blasphemies Infernal Strife
4) Merciful the Dying Light
5) Hissing Dissent
6) Revengeance of Blood
7) Between Two Fires
VØLUS is a one-man blackened death metal band from South Carolina, USA, delivering a unique blend of OSDM, Blackened Death Metal, and Progressive/Dissonant Death Metal. Merciful the Dying Light is the fourth full-length album in the VØLUS discography and the band's seventh overall release, including demos and EPs. The band, alongside Vargheist Records, was founded by Justin Vølus in 2018.
VØLUS is:
Justin Vølus - All Instruments, Vocals and Lyrics
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www.facebook.com/volusdeath
Belgian nameless black metal souls KRVL to return with second album “DONKERE PADEN” .KrvL sign to These Hands Melt, a rising new label for the darker side of music
New album to feature guests Shazzulah (Wolvennest) and H. (Oerheks)
“Donkere Paden” out on 11 October 2024 in CD, Vinyl & Digital formats
Rome, Italy; 7 August 2024: Belgian black metal band KrvL (pronounced as Kravaal) are the latest signing from These Hands Melt, the new home for dark and atmospheric music. Under the agreement, the label will release the band’s second album “Donkere Paden” on 11 October 2024 in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats.
Following on from their debut "Kravaal" (self-released, 2022), the second album “Donkere Paden” will bring even more darkness and despair which will be divided into seven chapters.
The album will feature guest vocalists H. from the band Oerheks and Shazzulah from the revered Wolvennest.
The band states:
KrvL comprises nameless souls that drift through the Kravaal Forest in Belgium in search of the light amongst the darkness they find themselves in. With lyrics in Dutch, the band contemplates topics such as nature, finding inner peace, nemesis, resurrection and an attempt to find light in the darkness.
Musically, the band is all about atmosphere. With a foundation of traditional 90s and modern black metal, the anonymous band also mixes post-metal, doom and sludge influences.
KrvL was established at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, creating a perfect mood for the writing and recording of their debut album "Kravaal". Eventually, the album was self-released digitally in 2022 and then on vinyl in 2023. 2024 sees the band reach new heights with the signing to These Hands Melt and the release of their second album.
The album artwork cover was done by KrvL.Tracklist
1. De Koning Van Stilte
2. Avondrood
3. Cadans Der Droefheid
4. Duivelsputten (feat. H.)
5. De Verloren Herder
6. Zielenrust (feat. Shazzulah)
7. Het Onbegrip
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https://www.facebook.com/KrvL1745/
Label: Thumper Punk RecordsRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Horror Punk
For fans of: Misfits | Ramones | Creeper | The Meteors
By daylight the graveyard can be a place of peaceful reflection and thoughtful wandering amongst memories of the loved and lost. But the night…the night changes everything. In its dark embrace things become so much more than they seemed under the comforting rays of the sun. The shadows are deeper, the silence holds unspoken threat and each sudden sound near stops your trembling heart. The stone angels’ beatific smiles have changed to enraged glares of furious reproach…and was that the sound of a shovel biting into the sacred soil? As white serpents of mist slither about your ankles with a touch that freezes the skin, nothing here is what it seems…
For nearly twenty years Fort Wayne’s Grave Robber have been invoking the sounds of the cemetery and the atmosphere of the tomb with their ripping horror punk anthems. Their horde of undead devotees, brethren of the boneyards, have clutched albums like 2009s Inner Sanctum and 2018s Escaping The Grave to their cold, decaying hearts with a fervent passion. Punk, metal and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion delivered with frenetic energy, snarling guitars, fiendish atmosphere and a voice that can shake fleshless skeletons from their dusty, dreamless slumbers. Since they began Grave Robber have not shied away from tackling a cover version – some that could have been written for these adrenaline fuelled ghouls and some that you’d never imagine finding their way into the Grave Robber mausoleum. Over the last decade, In between breathing life into an array of albums and EPs, the Robbers have been hard at work in their rehearsal cellar, drawing together the finest of their raucous covers, those most powerfully imbued with the spirit of the unquiet dead…and at last the definitive collection is ready to be unearthed! The Cellar Sessions features classic songs from Misfits, Black Sabbath, Jim Croce and Norman Greenbaum, legendary laments from Metallica, Nirvana, Cyndi Lauper and more – all transformed and dissected , reworked and reanimated by the carousing corpses of Grave Robber. Sure, some covers albums can be throwaway, or hit and miss affairs, but not this stitched and bandaged beast that has come crawling up those cellar steps. This is the sound of celebration for the creatures of the night, anthems of rebellion for the outcasts and the lost boys, the witches, the zombies, the blood suckers and the wolves.
The spirit of The Cellar Sessions is perfectly captured in the brilliant cover artwork, created by Paul Stier (Brotality, Symphony Of Heaven etc) and the disparate tracks have been brought together into one sinister sound elixir by the production and mastering skills of Tim Bushong and Michael Walter. Out now on Thumper Punk Records, The Cellar Sessions is the perfect record for the night time hours, when the moon rides high in a star-dusted, stygian sky.
Line-up:
Wretched - Vokills
Carcass - Bass/Vokills
Viral - Guitar/Vokills
Plague – Smash Doom Tubs
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HELLSTORE
EUROPE [News
& Updates - 05/08/2024] . At the moment the shelves at Hellstore Europe are
still practically empty, however I would like to inform all customers and
creatures of the musical underworld that I have already started updating the
stock and restoring items for sale, soon everything will be full of available
material again, and duly displayed on the wicked shelves of Hellstore
Europe as well as on Discogs.At discogs, our products are more expensive due to the fees that Discogs and PayPal charges on each transaction.
All shipping costs are calculated based on priority shipments and with track & trace, however you can ask to recalculate the shipping of your order for economy and without track & trace to obtain a cheaper price but which takes much longer to arrive to the destination.
We accept payment methods: PayPal, Bank Transfer and Western Union.
All shipments will only be sent after payment has been made.
All orders will be shipped within a maximum of 2 days after payment.
All the orders will be shipped with track & trace and you will get a notification by mail from PostNL to keep you updated about the status of shipping your order.
HELLSTORE EUROPE A MUSICAL CEMETERY FROM THE UNDERWORLD...
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ABNORMAL INHUMANE (GRE) -"DISGUSTING CRUELTY OF HOMICIDE" CD
Co-released by Anopsys Records & Inherited Suffering Records in 2011
Brutal Death Metal
ABOMINANT (USA) -"UNGODLY" CD
Released by Deathgasm Records in 2000
Death Metal
ABSOLUTE KEY (FIN) -"SUNDUST" CD
Released by Nekrogoat Heresy Productions in 2022
Black Noise
AGATHOCLES (BEL) -"THIS IS NOT A THREAT, IT'S A PROMISE" CD
Released by Selfmadegod Records in 2010
Mincecore
AGATHOCLES (BEL) - "KANPAI!! / ASAKUSA EXTREME FESTIVAL" CD + DVD
Released by Selfmadegod Records in 2010
Mincecore
AGATHOCLES (BEL) / DISORDER (UK) - "TOTAL BRAINDEAD / MASSACRE OF FISH" SPLIT CD
Released by Power It Up Records in 2015
Grindcore
AGONIA CATARTICA (PER) - "DRAMA" CD
Co-released by Tribulacion Productions & Rebellious Records in 2015
Black Metal
ANIMALESCO, O MÉTODO (POR) - "ANIMALESCO, O MÉTODO" CD
Co-released by Murder Records & Raging Planet Records in 2021
Crust Death Metal
ATOMIK DESTRUKTOR (POR) - "UNNATURAL DISORDER" CD
Released by Helldprod Records in 2015
Thrash Metal
PRIMITIVE (BRA) - "METAL BAPHOMET" CD
Released by Murder Records in 2021
Black Thrash Metal
THRASHERA (BRA) -"NÀO GOSTO" CD
Released by Helldprod Records in 2020 with official distribution by Murder Records
Speed Thrash Metal
THRASHERA (BRA) - "BASTARDOS DA NOITE" CD
Released by Helldprod Records in 2022
Speed Thrash Metal
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www.murder-records.eu
Horror
Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from New
Jersey's Blackened Death Metal desecrators DRAGSHOLM. SORROW
HEXEN is up now for pre-order and will be released September 6th
on CD and Digital formats along with merch.Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Dragsholm to the roster with their 3rd EP Sorrow Hexen! Hailing from the crypts of Northern New Jersey, Dragsholm was founded in 2017, and in 2022, a full lineup was formed.
Sorrow Hexen weaves a tapestry of melodic riffs, thunderous drums, and punishing vocals. The EP’s atmosphere is a blend of the occult and the melancholic, a perfect representation of Dragsholm’s unique sound.
Blackened Death Metal for fans of Dissection, Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir, Sacramentum and Vinterland.
Tracklisting:
1. Death Knell
2. Irina's Heart
3. Verglas
4. Sorrow Hexen
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HELLWRATH – “SIN EATER” (EP)
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 19th 2024
Genre: Slam Death/Deathcore
For fans of: Gorevent | Acranius | Gutrectomy | Guttural Slug
“In their rhythmic piping, droning, rattling, and beating I felt an element of terror beyond all the known terrors of earth—a terror peculiarly dissociated from personal fear, and taking the form of a sort of objective pity for our planet, that it should hold within its depths such horrors as must lie beyond these aegipanic cacophonies.”
‘Under The Pyramids’ - H.P. Lovecraft
Beneath my feet the earth shakes, as if in the throes of contorting agony – and rising from unimagined depths I hear the sound of drums like sky-rending thunder. They are drums of war, drums of imperious domination, drums of summoning. I slip into a trance and my mind’s eye descends through the soil, through the bones and relics of ages past, through the earth’s tortured crust, the red hell of the seething mantle, down into the planet’s core of fire. And there amidst the flames I see the creatures of nightmare amassed in their countless millions, bowing low before the impossible magnitude of the lord of devils, made strong by our pernicious wickedness, a towering god of darkness…the Sin Eater!
A new force in extreme heaviness has emerged from the south London smoke, a new pulverizing power without mercy, without remorse – Hellwrath have arrived upon the extreme music stage. Debut EP, Sin Eater, opens with the sounds of desperate panic that are slowly but insistently obliterated by riffs like the pounding of a gargantuan steam hammer. Landing staggered and staggering blows, first song, ‘Silence By Death’, delivers the Hellwrath manifesto – monstrous slamming power above all and beyond all. With vocals that rumble through your ribcage, shaking your internal organs and riffs that scour the sewers and the dark places of the earth, all riding on insidiously pulsating rhythms and a sense of inherent, mechanistic violence, Sin Eater unleashes a high impact sonic attack, with the force of a mortar shell. From the methodical beating of ‘The Alchemist’, with the weight of the world behind every chord, to the deep, scarring grooves and massive tactile riffs of ‘Hellwrath’, this EP is a journey through a landscape of blasted devastation. Vocalist and lyricist Paul Bower has drawn upon his days working in the grim and pressurised environment of the UK’s prisons and his own battles against the demons that prey on our mental well-being, infusing Sin Eater with an aura of confusion, anger and despondency, intensifying the brutal, juddering collision between the listener’s psyche and the band’s venomous outpourings of wounded rage. Concluding with a cover of Godsmack’s ‘I Stand Alone’ that takes this EP into different territories of melody and structure, despite being slammed into the dirt with typical Hellwrath heft and muscle, along with an EDM remix of ‘Sin Eater’ by Neutropics , Hellwrath’s debut demonstrates a willingness and ability to infiltrate unexpected dominions of darkness in the band’s quest for ultimate domination.
Produced and mixed by Alex Sedin (Anachronism, Adelon, Essence Of Datum etc) of Ghostalgy Prods, Sin Eater sounds vast and intimidatingly heavy, with an undercurrent of unnerving atmosphere. Prepare to be shaken to the core when Sin Eater erupts from the depths on August 19th.
Line-up:
Paul Bower - Vocals
Dylan Price - Bass
Igor Korsakov - Guitar
https://linktr.ee/hellwrathband
Dutch blackened death metal behemoths MISANTHROPIA have unveiled a chilling new chapter in their sonic onslaught with the lyric video release for "FADE INTO THE ABYSS." This is a pulse-pounding first taste of their forthcoming concept album, "ENVY THE DEAD," set to be unleashed upon the world on September 6th, 2024, via Wormholedeath Records.
"Fade
Into The Abyss" paints a chilling portrait of Mary Ann Cotton, a
notorious 19th-century English serial killer, emphasizing her role as a
deceptive and deadly figure whose legacy of horror and sorrow remains impactful
through the ages.The lyric video visualizes the song's sinister narrative, capturing the essence of a woman whose legacy of terror continues to haunt the living.
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Envy The Dead" is a concept album that conjures a dark, gritty atmosphere inspired by historical horrors like Jack The Ripper and necromancy. Moving away from symphonic elements, it embraces a progressive Death/Thrash vibe with influences from Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death. Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) is behind the engineering, mixing, and mastering .
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
www.youtube.com/@misanthropiaofficial4167
www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
Finnish Alternative Death Metal band UNJOYFUL PLAY is set to release the self-titled debut EP on September 19th 2024 via Inverse Records. A music video for the first and only single 'Fight Till The Last Man' can be seen here: https://youtu.be/kyBRNQnA-Vk
Sami Lustig comments: "A powerful story of humanity's fight for survival. Song is the second chapter of the story, where the resistance rises up to fight dictaturism. Song was chosen as the first single because it is the most approachable of the songs."
Listen Fight Till The Last Man on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/unjoyful-play-fight
Unjoyful Play is a solo project by Sami Lustig from Hautajaisyö and Uhriristi. It mixes fictional storytelling with metal music. It is a dystopian story about humanity at the end of the world. Dictatorship and resistance are in constant battle. The apocalypse comes and the total destruction of mankind. In the last song, mankind wakes up in the morning fog, confused and bewildered to find that they have been living in a part of God's hell machine. A barrel organ, operated by a faceless and timeless figure. As the barrel organ plays its last note, the nightmare and destruction begins again and eternity plays its melody of damnation.
Line-up:
Guitars, bass, synth & backing vocals: Sami Lustig
Clean vocals: Tomas Ahlroos
Drums: Jimi Myöhänen
Vocals on "Stand For The Empire" Iiro Juntunen.
Vocals on "Annihilation"
Janne Partanen & Martin Pick.
Guitar solo on "Annihilation"
Topi Pitkänen.
Shout choir on "Stand For The Empire" & "Fight Till The Last Man"
Janne Partanen, Martin Pick & Sami Lustig.
https://www.facebook.com/unjoyfulplay
Dear Friends in the Press and Media worldwide. We’re proud to announce a partnership with Chilean recluse R. Myiasis, a multi-instrumentalist from Talca, Chile, who’s latest death-doom abomination under the cryptic moniker of MIASMA OF OCCVLT LIMBS, is getting a first ever vinyl release for its first ever full-length album, 2023’s "Occvlta Caerimonia Putridvm".
The
wretched birth of mysterious chilean death-doom enigma Miasma of Occvlt Limbs
is an experience to behold, and an abomination entirely unto its own. The
band's death-devoured debut full-length album titled "OCCVLTA
CAERIMONIA PUTRIDVM" was silently digitally released on
Bandcamp by sole mastermind Myiasis in early 2023 going virtually ignored, as
sadly happens all too often to South American extreme metal, notoriously to the
contrary a perpetual source of marvel and wonder when it comes to the most
unique and obscure crafts of dark and deviant extreme music. With no exception
to this tradition "Occvlta Caerimonia Putridvm" immediately
self-identified itself as an unmistakable gem of Chilean extreme metal,
unfolding a foul masterclass of utterly horrific and putrescent drone-infused
death-doom.A crypt-born abomination of immense subsonic death metal dripping with filth and riddled with decay. Death-obsessed and reeking in putrefaction, "Occvlta Caerimonia Putridvm" sees Miasma of Occvlt Limbs slow down the meters of Incantation's putrid death metal even further, reaching the abysmal dimensions of Disembowelment where space is consequently created by the arbitrary stretching of tempos and the songs turn into a widescreen panoramic canvas primed for experimentation. It is in this state of slow-crawling, agonizing filth that Miasma of Occvlt Limbs reaches the zenith of its death-scared triumph, as visions of rotting sepulchers and decaying remains are conjured with horrendous mastery. And as the listener is subjected to this foul descent into the catacombs, the agony slows further, seemingly never-ending, as light fades from above and the scent of death becomes as thick as magma. In this twilight zone of benthic decaying horror, Miasma of Occvlt Limbs touches the depths and surrealism of Sunn O))) as marked drone and funeral doom segments hold the listener even longer frozen in terror as the nightmare unfolds seemingly without end, making "Occvlta Caerimonia Putridvm" without a doubt one of the most underrated, enigmatic and evocative pieces of necrotic death-doom conceived (and then criminally overlooked) in 2023.
The vinyl release for "Occvlta Caerimonia Putridvm" is slated for an August 16 2023 release and is available now as pre-order, as well as digitally in its entirety, via all our channels.
https://sentientruin.com/releases/miasma-of-occvlt-limbs-occulta-caerimonia-putridum
The song will be available on all streaming platforms starting August 8, 2024. The entire "Mentes Reae" album will be released on streaming services in September 2024. The album is already available for purchase in physical CD format from Inverse Records' and Levykauppa ÄX's online stores.
Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/hagalas-reprisalscars
Hagalas:
Kalle Korhonen, vocals
Antti Huovila, guitar
JM Helenius, guitar
Ville Uimi, bass
TeemuKankainen, drums
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After
three years from the initial date for this release to see the light of
day, MURDER RECORDS now has the honor of announcing its
return to activities and for that we are going to pick up where things left off
and we are honored to finally present the release of the reissue on cassette
of ORGIA NUCLEAR'S first album, an infamous project that
emerged from the diabolical mind of the profane Jonathan Hellthrasher
Maniac, an explosive creature from the nauseating Brazilian underworld."O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A EXTERMINAÇÃO COMPLETA" are the apocalyptic extilations of the first record "Caos Total" that ORGIA NUCLEAR originally released in 2012, being fully re-recorded by Armando Exekutör in his gutarra, where he executes us with his desimating solos.
Bitch Hunter with his bass guitar that butchers us with the spacing of a fearless drums, while we are shot with the bass of Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac who is also responsible for the blasphemous vomits and a whole explovive concept in constant destructive chaos for a total extermination.
Complementing this with an Intro and three more songs never released, compositions made at that time and today in a concistent way gain a totally independent form with a Rock N Hell rebellion in this new album of ORGIA NUCLEAR, mixing and mastering by Bitch Hunter in 2020 and that is now presented here to smash you against a wall.
There were many cycles and challenges that ORGIA NUCLEAR faced over the years, but always writing their history in a dignified and authentic way, without selling out or surrendering to the miserable stardom that infests the Underground and to which many end up selling themselves!
The real ORGIA NUCLEAR ideals have always been against this kind of attitudes and they intend to continue spreading chaos, stepping on the heads of the weak, with musical perversity, keeping a marginal and aggressive line in their lyrics, ideas of revolt, visions of horror about this world and its submissive humanity. Even with all that, there were never any barriers that couldn't be broken or blown up in order to follow the march of chaos and Thrash Metal explosion.
Over the years ORGIA NUCLEAR has managed to create its own genre that we can include in the true Speed Black Thrash Metal Punk Marginal that will explode your brain.
ORGIA NUCLEAR - “O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A ELIMINAÇÃO COMPLETA”
Cassette Limited Edition of 100 copies hand-numbered
50 Copies with Orange Cassettes.
50 Copies in double color White & Red Cassettes.
Lado Caótico
01 - Intro
02 - Caos Total
03 - Combustível Profano
04 - Desgraça Na Terra
05 - Inocência Corrompida
06 - Maníaco Sexual
Total Time: 13:23 Min.
Lado Destrutivo
07 - Força De Vontade
08 - Noite Perdida
09 - União Hellthrasher
10 – Traição
Total Time: 11.26 Min.
WILD SPEED BLACK THRASH INFERNAL METAL PUNK MARGINAL
All lyrics by Jonathan Hellthrasher.
Songs by Orgia Nulear, except Combustível Profano, Inocência Corrompida and Força De Vontade by Bitch Hünter, and União Hellthrasher by Armando Exekutör.
Vocals originally recorded in August 2012 and instruments recorded in September 2020 at Vampire's Studio RJ in Brazil.
Solos recorded in November 2020 at Cavalcantes Studio.
Produced, mixed and mastered by: Bitch Hünter.
Traição is a bônus track extracted from the EP "Eliminando Os Falsos" Logo and Cover by Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac.
Final layout by Alemão.
ORGIA NUCLEAR are:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
Bitch Hünter: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Backing Vocals
Armando Exekutör: Guitars
Line-up in the bonus track Traição:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
HellsexmaniaxXx: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Hellragnar: Bass
Hellatomicsemen: Drums
hellthrasher.maniac@gmail.com
https://orgianuclear.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Orgia.Nuclear666
Pre-Orders Only Here: https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe/pre-order
https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe
Atlanta (GA) - Deep from the vaults, Boris Records and Deanwell Global Music are proud to announce the September 6 vinyl and digital release of SURRENDER TO DEATH: A HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA METAL UNDERGROUND VOL. 1, a retrospective of the Atlanta metal underground from 1982 to 1999!
Spanning two decades of local bands, studio projects, and touring heavyweights, Surrender to Death showcases over 20 bands, ranging from the early days of traditional heavy metal to gory basement death metal to second-wave black metal. Far from the better-known scenes in the Bay Area and New York and Florida, the Atlanta scene was comprised of musicians dedicated to the most despised genre of music, exploring subgenres and following their art wherever it took them. Strap in and prepare yourself for a night of fierce metallic sounds born in sweaty nightclubs, packed house parties, and DIY warehouse shows.
Over half a decade in the making, Surrender to Death features original recordings sourced directly from the bands. Scheduled for release September 6 on double-vinyl with a gatefold jacket, the packaging also includes an 11x17 double-sided insert containing bios and photos of each band, a sticker, random repro band flyers, and an 18x24 full color poster. Available now for preorder in four different color options.
Pre-order:https://borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
https://deanwellglobalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/surrender-to-death-a-history-of-the-atlanta-metal-underground-1982-1999-vol-1
Track Listing:
1. Messendger – “Strangers”
2. Fortnox – “Lucifer's Eyes”
3. Ghost Story – “What Few Even Dare”
4. Necropolis – “Waters of Lathe”
5. MX – “Rock You”
6. Sinister Angel – “Streetlight Glamour”
7. Legion – “Evil Mind”
8. Kinetic Dissent – “Reflected Fear”
9. Dark Overlord – “Til Death Do Us Part”
10. Hallows Eve – “Metal Merchants” (vinyl-only track)
11. Unblessed – “When It Bleeds It Pours”
12. Lestregus Nosferatus – “Sixteenth Chamber”
13. Rot – “Pray to Death”
14. Avulsion – “Inexorable Suffering”
15. Dawn of Orion – “Gates of Emptiness”
16. Haborym – “Metaphorical Ithaca”
17. Tragic Demise – “The Righteous Shall Fall”
18. Demoncy – “Winter Bliss”
19. Necroflesh – “Scream”
20. Procostimus – “Synthesis of Rebirth”
21. Darkened Skies – “Reign of Radulescu”
22. Vastion – “Ensuring Your Death”
Credits:
All tracks remastered from various sources by Jessica Thompson Audio.
Surrender to Death logo and jacket illustration by Brian Warner (ESAYDE).
Surrender to Death is part of Deanwell Global Music’s “Georgia
Historical Metal Archive Series” and Volume 2 in Boris Record’s “Atlanta Metal Underground Archive Series.”
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https://www.facebook.com/deanwellglobalmusic
FERAL – “TO USURP THE THRONES”
For
fans of
- Dismember, Carnage, Entombed, Autopsy, Murder Squad, Fleshcrawl, Bloodbath, GraveSwedish axe-wielding death metal marauders Feral proclaimed their rights to the throne with a potent split last year with crust-ridden death metal label mates Crawl. And as promised, they launched a massive, comprehensive onslaught the following year to eliminate all competition in the Swedish death metal realm. Those familiar with their legend know their humongous heft and power but what's also notable about them is their penchant for writing detailed and highly structured songs, more so than most bands of their ilk. This is death metal that looks, sounds and feels as if it's played by real savage Vikings but it is also wisely written, backed with nearly two decades of skull-crushing experience. Musically they not only honour the ancient Nordic gods the traditional way but also skillfully assimilate influences of the darker, filthier bands from across the ocean like Autopsy into their sound and solidify it many times over. The result is an insurmountable wall of sound that not only overwhelms and conquers but also makes room for tantalizing solos, menacing slower passages, and of course, the neck-snapping groovy parts. With 'To Usurp the Thrones', Feral have once again showed why they're the irrefutable contenders to the Swedish death metal throne and have delivered one of the most accomplished albums in the style in recent times.
Line up
David Nilsson - Vocals
Viktor Klingstedt - Bass
Markus Lindahl - Guitar
Sebastian Lejon - Guitar
Roger Markström - Drums
Artwork by Costin Chioreanu (Grave)
Track listing
1. To Drain the World of Light
2. Vile Malediction
3. Deformed Mentality
4. Bound to the Dead
5. The Devouring Storm
6. Spirits Without Rest
7. Decimated
8. Phantoms of Antiquity
9. Soaked in Blood
10. Into the Ashes of History
11. Stripped of Flesh
Release date - October 18th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/feralswe
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
CORPSEFUCKING ART – “TOMATIZED”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: october 4th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Mortician | Cannibal Corpse | Autopsy | Deranged
“Earth shall be ruled by a new breed of sentient beings!”
The world as you know it is crumbling around you, the walls of reality collapsing beneath a tsunami of screaming colours and deranged impossibilities. Bacterial holocaust invoked by the impetuous experiments of meddling scientists, alien invasion and gargantuan plant life with rapacious appetites! Books of the dead and restless spirits, a violent revolution of the creatures of the sea, mankind consumed as the protagonists of tales of horror walk the streets! Are you awake or dreaming? Is this a nightmare or encroaching insanity? It is all of this and more…you are lost in the gore-soaked madness of the mind of Corpsefucking Art!
“Behold the kingdom of cyclopic tomatoes!”
It’s been six years now since the release of the last Corpsefucking Art album, the excellent Splatterphobia, but at long last the Italian purveyors of sonic grotesqueries have returned…and they’re better – and more dangerously deranged – than ever! New album Tomatized combines magnificent death metal and utter madness as only Corpsefucking Art can. The opening, title track welcomes us into this madhouse with massive, crunching, grinding riffs, drum beats of insane force and shuddering impact and those sewer-dwelling vocals, laced with threat and promises of slaughter. Whatever the wild stories being told in the lyrics, this music will still tear you limb from limb. ‘Hell Of The Living Dead’ follows with some glorious, blood-spattered riffs that underline the sheer satisfying brilliance of Corpsefucking Art’s mastery of death metal. The quality never drops for a second as infectious hooks and bowel shaking rhythms are delivered with intense focus and relentless power, the exceptional music infusing the bizarre humour with an unnerving darkness. The massive sludge of ‘The Book Of The Dead’ is like drowning in congealing blood and ‘Phantasm’ dices and dissects with practised ease. ‘Escape From Alpha City’ provides the fantastically unhinged conclusion to this carnival ride through chaos and carnage, setting the seal on what is surely the finest, most entertaining and strangely unsettling death metal album ever to escape from the Corpsefucking Art asylum.
“Now I’m here – stuck in this vegetable inferno!”
When Comatose Music unlock the padded cell containing Tomatized on October 4th, the impact will be seismic. Thanks to the engineering and mixing skills of Alessio Cattaneo (Hideous Divinity, Satanika etc) and the mastering wizardry of Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Vomit The Soul etc) the sound on this album is immense; raw, bloody and richly textured – every word, beat and note landing with brutal force. The fantastic package is completed by the artwork of Pierre De Palmas (Impetigo, Cliteater etc) – you will never look at tomatoes in the same way again. If you love death metal, then Tomatized is unmissable. Be ready for the vegetable invasion!
“I’m in a mental hospital. Where are my tomato friends?”
Line-up:
Frank Moretti - Vocals
Andrea Corpse - Guitar
Mario Di Giambattista - Guitar
Marco De Ritis - Bass
John De Bello - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sachertorture/
CULT OF ORPIST – „ ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE CANS “
Get
ready! The new single "ON THE VERGE OF INSANITY" is
coming out on August 09, all platforms, and the Lyric Video July 20.The full album 'Attack of the Zombie Cans' will be released on September 06 from Greece's very own purveyors of chaos, Cult of Orpist
Emerging from the deepest abysses of Greece, this death metal powerhouse initially unleashed their wrath with the unforgiving 2022 debut self-titled EP.
Unleash the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
Tracklist
The Lurking Invasion
Attack of the Zombie Cans
On the Verge of Insanity
Chainsaw Justice
Humiliation
Post Murder Suicide.
B.T.S.
Homage
Total War
Cult of Orpist emerged from the ashes in early 2021, forged by Chris Panagitsas and Hector Sohos with one ruthless objective: to unleash a relentless onslaught of 90s Death/Thrash mayhem, drawing inspiration from icons like SLAYER, ENTOMBED, SODOM, KREATOR, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, and beyond. With the addition of the savage drummer Sotiris Dimitropoulos, they honed their ferocious sound through relentless rehearsals. By the end of 2021, the lineup reached its apex with the arrival of George “Dimator” Dimitrakakis on lead guitar, marking the inception of Cult of Orpist's debut self-titled EP.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
cultoforpist@gmail.com
https://www.brutalrecords.com/
Hungarian
Death Metal band ...IN VISCERO announce debut album "ITALIA
VIOLENTA" . Hungarian Death Metal trio ...IN VISCERO announce
their debut full-length album "Italia Violenta" scheduled for a
September 1st release on Pest Records (Romania) and Metal Ör Die
Records (Hungary)! The band's sound is Swedish, the band members are
seasoned musicians with experience in Hungarian bands such as Casketgarden, Boru, Mutilation
Case and Rém, and the lyrics are in Italian. The first video single titled "Incubo sulla città contaminata" is now online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5t8frKfA-0
Here's what the band had to say about the album:
"Our goal is to evoke the great moments of Italian cinema between the 60s and 90s. The era when filmmaking was more human, creative and forward-looking. When the void created by financial gaps was filled with human creativity, which created masterpieces that are now inscribed in gold in the eternal pantheon of universal cinematography. The seven films evoked by the album's songs tell tales about demons, zombies, witches and the darkest side of the human mind. After listening to the album, watching these films is not only necessary, but mandatory!
Viva il Cinema Italiano!"
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-viscero-italia-violenta
https://metalordierex.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/metalordierec/
Label: Narcoleptica
ProductionsRelease date: september 2nd 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Ofermod | Shining | Khold | Sulphur Aeon
Dutch black metal force Serotonin have always been a band that have followed their own star in the extreme music firmament, exploring the outer reaches of darkness and the forgotten places far below. Taking an avant-garde approach to their music, unbound by the expectations of others or the restrictive rules of the genre, they have allowed their music to develop naturally, spreading like acrid smoke into whatever areas of sound and composition most successfully capture the strange atmospheres they seek to create. Lyrically too they turn their gaze to deeper, more disturbing and thought provoking stories than fantasies of screeching devils and random acts of mindless violence…and never has this concoction of creativity been more challenging and more rewarding than within the black pages of their fourth full length album, Motiv…
With Motiv, they have sculpted the shadows of their creative energies into the most unnerving, skin-crawling forms to date. After opening with the formidable, driving power of ‘Climbing The Colossus’, which leads us up the steps within the imposing structure of the Sancarlone - a staggering copper statue which gazes down upon Lake Maggiore in Italy - the album then slips sideways into ever darker territories, where tracks like ‘Sinner Box’, with its twists of chaos and warped edges, threaten to swallow you whole as it compares the callous experiments of the operant conditioning chamber with man’s endless, mindless pursuit of wealth. ‘Garrote In D’, a defiant refusal to bend the knee, to conform or obey, is a creeping manifestation of the sinister that seems at first to be working with familiar black metal motifs, but it is subtly caressing them into different structures – surprising melodies and atmospheres bleeding into the blackness – until, gradually, the realisation that you have lost your way begins to surface and you are confronted with something profoundly different, something that gnaws at your sense of understanding with splintered teeth. The voyage through this sonic landscape of the unknown and unpredictable continues with slow death marches and fever dream aesthetics, with every familiar landmark proving to be just another signpost to the unknown. Finally you reach the majestic ending of ‘Leidmotiv’ that weaves the memories of Motiv into the fabric of your mind with its stark warnings against complacency in the face of insidious political evil, ensuring that you will never forget your journey through the night time world of Serotonin.
Mixed by Magnus Devo Andersson at Endarker Studios (Marduk, Ofermod, Count Raven etc) and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios (Code, Alkerdeel, Ungfell etc) Motiv sounds spectacular – raw, rich, jagged and dangerous, every element of sound alive with malice and mystery. Completing this stunning package is the superb artwork of Emil Underjberg (Sunken, The Mountain King etc), the perfect seal upon this covenant of chaos. Motiv will be released by Narcoleptica Productions on September 2nd and all who hear it will be lost within its labyrinth of thought and revelation.
Line-up:
Sander Hordijik - Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Martin Perescis – Vocals, Drums, Programming
https://www.facebook.com/narcolepticaprod
https://www.facebook.com/digitalserotonin
Evilyn, featuring members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse, Thoren, have created dissonant death metal that is mind-numbingly heavy. Normally bands playing this kind of music focus on the technicality or atmosphere and either way go about it in a comparatively languid fashion, weaving a tenuous web of hypnotic riffs. Evilyn do that too, the only difference being that they bludgeon you in the head while doing so for some reason. With music so complex, they believe in hammering the point home. No Clean Singing premiered a new skull-opening track which can be found at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/06/28/an-ncs-premiere-evilyn-bloviate/
"...a fascinating union of stark contrasts. In part it’s primitive, brutish, and unforgiving (the vocals are themselves bestially brutish), but it’s also remarkably intricate and elaborate"
EVILYN – “MONDESTRUNKEN”
For
fans of
- Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Coma
Cluster Void, Saevus Finis, Wicked InnocenceEvilyn have created an atypical death metal album which is at once monolithic, alien and formidable. Anthony Lipari of Thoren fame has put together quite a lineup for the band's debut full length, roping in members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse and even taking the assistance of Coma Cluster Void's Jeanne Comateuse who has been instrumental in arranging, mixing and crafting the mesmerizing album artwork for the release. The music they've concocted is unbearably heavy, with riffs like obelisks of impermeable concrete slabs tearing through the earth's crust, rising up with a pattern that can only be deciphered after multiple listens. The pacing too seems erratic, sometimes staggered, the feeling akin to stumbling through a labyrinthine minefield that impales upon contact. It is simultaneously dissonant, twisted, technical and crushing, and as confounding as things invariably get, they leave the listener coming back for more in an attempt to demystify this phenomenon. Ostensibly familiar-sounding but pulverizing and otherworldly in nature, Evilyn's debut full length is not to be missed.
Line up
Anthony Lipari (Thoren) - Guitar and Vocals
Alex Weber (Malignancy, Exist, Obscura - live) - Bass
Robin Stone (Norse) - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Jeanne Comateuse
Track listing:
1. Dread
2. Omission
3. Limits
4. Bloviate
5. Penance
6. Vacuous
7. Interwoven
8. Forgotten
9. Slithering
10. Eat the Elite
Artwork by Jeanne Comateuse (Coma Cluster Void)
Release date - August 16th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/evilyndeath
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
The band expressed their excitement about the partnership, "We were in contact with Wormholedeath early in the creation of our new CD. There were a few things that drew us to the label; the existing client list of hardcore and metal bands, the word of mouth as a reputable label, and the work ethic of everyone involved at Wormholedeath Records. After many emails and correspondence with Carlo and Carla, we were able to agree and see that Carlo was willing to work as hard or more than the band was willing to work to ensure our success. This was a “no-brainer” for Trip to the Morgue.
We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Carlo and his team, share a label with talented like-minded, and ambitious musicians and bands but most of all for the sincerity and dedication of those at the label who patiently worked with us to help gather and get our logistics together for a successful promotion and presentation of the band."
Formed in 2010, Trip To The Morgue has been on a mission to deliver a pulverizing concoction of grindcore mayhem, infused with old-school thrash, crossover, and the raw punk energy that birthed these extreme genres. Over the years, the band has honed its sound into a tight, brutal machine, featuring the current lineup of Dave Oshann (bass/vocals), J Patrick McCosar (lead guitar/vocals), Joey Maddox (guitar/vocals), and Vincent Rizzo (drums/vocals).
Toe Tagged And Body Bagged is a sonic time capsule, that transports listeners back to the golden age of thrash, crossover, grindcore, and hardcore. Brace yourself for a pummeling onslaught of heavy riffs, breakneck tempos, and unadulterated aggression, all inspired by the bands that laid the foundation for extreme music.
Get Ready to Mosh (Even in Your Mom's Kitchen)
Trip To The Morgue's multifaceted assault is guaranteed to get your head banging and unleash your inner mosh fiend. This genre-bending masterpiece is a sonic exploration of everything heavy, fast, and in-your-face, capturing the raw energy of the early hardcore scene.
Tracklist1.Disorder
2. Toe Tagged and Body Bagged
3. Digging Your Grave (Feat. Mitch Harris of Napalm Death)
4. Aluminum Bat
5. Nuclear Holocaust
6. Broken Glass
7. Tribal Lust
8. Fuckin Die
www.youtube.com/@triptothemorgue7646
www.facebook.com/trip2morgue
NEWS 3.8.2024
Auch wenn man bei diesem Wetter sicherlich besseres zu
tun hätte, als in der eignen Bude rumzuhocken, haben wir uns doch wieder
hingesetzt, und uns ein bissel was an neuer "Krachmucke" reingezogen.
Und da sind nun tatsächlich wieder so einige Sachen dabei, die wir Euch ans
schwermetallische Herz legen wollen, können und vielleicht sogar müssen. Denn
es ist echt geil, gerade heutzutage noch zu merken, dass sich gerade in unserer
Metal Szene nicht alles zu einem Einheitsbrei oder dem totalen Kommerz
entwickelt . NEKROTHORAX – „RAŻĄCĄ NIEWDZIĘCZNOŚĆ“
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
MARCHE FUNÈBRE – “AFTER THE STORM”
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: september 27th 2024
Genre: Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | My Dying Bride | Paradise Lost | Saturnus
I stand beneath the open sky, at the setting of the sun. The still waters stretch before me to the distant horizon and the clouds drift slowly across the vast canvas of the sky – a brilliant blending of deepest blues, rich purples, vivid red and warm orange. Yet for all the open vista, the space and freedom, I am trapped; suffocating in a labyrinth of black desperation. The cold walls of insurmountable sorrows and confusion contain me and I am imprisoned by past scars that have become infected, poisoned by the cruel, slow venoms of grief, loss and guilt. I built this maze, but I have long since forgotten the way to freedom…
“Tainted by miasma, corrupting your heart .Born from old pain, disrupted by taint .In a haze you locked your heart…” - In A Haze – Marche Funèbre
Fifteen years since the release of their debut EP, Norizon, Belgium’s monarchs of morose majesty, Marche Funèbre, are set to unveil their fifth full length album – After The Storm. Each release from this special band has seen them refining their art, becoming ever more adept at delivering crushing heaviness married to wonderful melodies that resonate within the empty chambers of a broken heart…and After The Storm continues that continual upward trajectory, claiming its place at the peak of their recordings with ease. Right from the opening track and first single, ‘In A Haze’ it is abundantly clear that After The Storm is so much more than ‘just another album’. The powerful production, mix and master from Martin Furia (Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik etc) is absolute perfection, so alive and vibrant that you can almost hear the hum of the amps and feel the floor shake with each thunderous crack of the snare. This sonic quality combined with truly impassioned performances and staggering song writing makes for a doom/death listening experience to be treasured. It’s difficult to select individual highlights from an album whose songs flow together like a river, on a seamless journey to the sea, all different but all inextricably linked. However ‘Stranded’, with its magnificent chorus is simply unforgettable, as is ‘Palace Of Broken Dreams’, which manages to capture the spirit of its evocative title so beautifully with deftly handled juxtapositions of mellow melancholy and thunderous emotion. But then the next time you listen it may be the circling guitar motifs of ‘Devoid Of Empathy’, like spreading ripples upon the waters of a drowning pool, that enthral, or the sweeping tides of sorrow and pain of regret of ‘After The Storm’ itself… On rare occasions a band may capture their true essence in an album, everything that is great about their unique character – After The Storm is one of those albums.
Following the recording sessions for After The Storm, longstanding guitarist Peter Egberghs stepped down from the Marche Funèbre ranks, to be replaced by Fré De Schepper - and there could be no better album to begin the next chapter in the story of Marche Funèbre. Set for release on September 27th through Ardua Music, adorned in a stunning piece of cover artwork from Brooke Shaden, whose distinctive images have graced all of Marche Funèbre’s full length albums, After The Storm will be one of the doom/death metal releases of the year.
Line-up:
Arne Vandenhoeck – Vocals
Boris Iolis – Bass/Vocals
Dennis Lefebvre – Drums
Kurt Blommé – Clean Vocals
Fré De Schepper – Guitars
*Guitars on After The Storm by Peter Egberghs
*Piano on After The Storm by Fré De Schepper
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom
DISKORD – “OSCILLATIONS”
Genre: Death MetalLabel: Transcending Obscurity Records
Dive into the jarring, off-kilter soundscapes of Diskord's "Oscillations." Released on August 15, 2014, this EP offers a raw and unpredictable blend of traditional death metal with touches of grindcore and jazz-infused bass lines. Recorded at Asphyxiating Evil Studios and released through Hellthrasher Productions, the EP's standout tracks like "Elytrous Oscillations" and "A Downward Spire" showcase Diskord's ability to merge brutal riffs with intricate, unconventional rhythms. Perfect for fans of experimental death metal, "Oscillations" is a chaotic, yet captivating journey??????.
Tracklist :
1. Horrid Engine
2. Lethargic Regression
3. Hermit Dream
4. Elytrous Oscillations
5. Symbiotic Whims
6. A Downward Spire
Line up
Guitars, Vocals: Dmitry Soukhinin
Bass, Vocals: Eyvind Wærsted Axelsen
Drums, Vocals: Hans Jørgen Ersvik
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Ocean
Thousand, Mountain Thousand fully and vividly expresses Temple Witch’s
explorative branch of doom metal, scratching that doom metal itch, while
simultaneously offering a far broader soundscape to experience, with long
hard-hitting chords and ethereal riffs to enscorcel you.Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand confronts personal loss, desperate confusion, and loneliness, and perhaps most importantly, the album discusses change and the growth that comes as a result.
During the writing of Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand Temple Witch was inspired by many great artists, including SubRosa, BleakHeart, YOB, and Spotlights, among others. Conceptually, the band was inspired by ancient philosophies, such as Taoism and Stoicism, and their daily application. Their goal with Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand is to relate to as many people as possible, letting others in the process- be assured that they are not alone in their pain.
Tracklist
1.Ocean Thousand
2. Knew It Once
3. This Too Shall Pass
4. Chase Tigers Away
5. Other Things
6. Motion
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, songwriter and guitarist Andy Russell joined forces with drummer Johno Benedik, sparking the birth of Temple Witch. Their musical chemistry flourished, leading to the creation of a stoner/doom metal band. With the addition of bassist Jacob Jones, the trio swiftly embarked on recording their debut album, "Hand In Hand With Chaos," released in June 2021.
Following the success of "Hand In Hand With Chaos," Temple Witch embarked on a journey of growth and achievement. They secured their first management deal with Extreme Management Group Inc. and garnered endorsements from industry leaders like DR Strings and InTune Guitar Picks, Inc. The band's ventures included performances at the inaugural Apocalypse In The Desert festival in Las Vegas and tours along the United States' east coast. In April 2023, Jacob and Andy found themselves in need of a drummer. After a handful of auditions, they met with a fellow Northeast Ohian musician; Jacob Wherley of Emerald Rage. Their connection was immediate and Jacob Wherley was welcomed into fold.
Also in May of 2023, Temple Witch signed our first record label with WormHoleDeath Records. Since then, the band has been tirelessly preparing for the release of our second album Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand. Temple Witch, not simply a catchy title, but a reference to the body and spirit. As a band, the goal was to write songs that tackle philosophical and, at times, existential matters. The word ‘Temple’ as a nod to body and mind; the word ‘Witch’ a reference the the shadow within all of us.
Temple Witch's ultimate aim transcends fame and fortune. Their mission as artists is to connect with audiences on a profound level, leaving a positive imprint with their music. Whether it's moving one listener or captivating a crowd of thousands, they view music as a pure form of communication. Their ambition extends globally, aspiring to reach audiences across cities and countries, touching the lives of millions.
Temple Witch’s message is not overly complicated. It is this: though we may not all understand one another, we all share the experience of being; the beauty, the wonder, the terrible suffering, and the utter cluelessness. The band doesn’t wish to make any sort of final or conclusive statements other than they know very well what it’s like to be human, and to that all people can relate, and that is what Temple Witch writes about.
Temple Witch is:
Andy Russell - guitar/vocals
Jacob Jones - bass
Jacob Wherley - drums
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Format: Digital EPStreet date: 30th of August 2024
Label: DiSTAT
Origin: Sweden (Mariestad/Töreboda)
Sounds like: Anti Cimex, Wolfbrigade, Discharge
Style: Punk/Crust/HC
Includes members from: The Crown, Bödel, Slaveriet
Deny was formed 1995 in Töreboda by the youths Tobbe (guitar), Johan (vocals), Björkman (guitar), Lalle (drums) and David (bass) and with this setting, the band recorded a demo tape titled "?". Over the years several members have come and left. Lalle and David quit the band and were replaced by Arvid and Klasson. 1997 Deny recorded their first album "Fucked" which was released 1998. Some time passed, and Klasson and Björkman quit the band and were replaced with Jonsson (guitar) and Kjellman (bass). 1999 the band entered the studio and recorded a 10" split with "Uncontrollable Urge". The album was titled "I Hate Jesus". With this lineup Deny hit the studio once again after about a year which resulted in an unreleased recording called "F.I.G.H.T". Kjellman moved and was replaced with Bjurre from Asta Kask, Slaveriet. Johan left for his other band Frost and Dahl from Wofbrigade joined as a vocalist... In the beginning of the 21st century Deny recorded the EP "Out of Tears" which never was released. The last member change was when Dahl left town and was replaced with Emma. Unfortunately, Deny were not motivated anymore and decided to stop playing.
In the end of 2016 Johan (original vocalist) contacted the former band members and decided to start play again. The new setting is from this day Johan (vocals), Tobbe and Jonsson (guitars), Arvid (drums) and Martin (bass).
With newborn energy and inspiration of creating hardcore/punk/crust they released the mini album "Parasite Paradise" which they followed up with a 3 track EP "Past Parasites", the EP contained old songs re-recorded, and with former band members as guest artists. They got great reviews made some great shows around EU and decided to enter the studio again in 2019 and
recorded the next album "Dystopia", which were released in 2020. After this release they made some split-Eps and released some tracks on various compilations and such.
In 2023 Deny released their highly acclaimed album "Wildfire" and made a headline tour in Mexico in May 2024...
Tracklist
1. Call of the Void
2. The Performance
3. War
4. The Hateful God
Line-Up:
Bjuren - Vocals
Tobbe - Guitar
Jonsson - Guitar & Backing Vocals
Martin - Bass & Backing Vocals
Arvid - Drums
Discography:
2024 - Call of the Void (EP)
2023 - Wildfire (Album)
2021 - Deny/Chørnobyl (Split EP with Chørnobyl, 7"/DIGI)
2020 - Deny/Böset (Split EP with Böset, 7"/DIGI)
2020 - Dystopia (Album)
2018 - Past Parasites (EP)
2018 - Parasite Paradise (Mini album)
2002 - Out of Tears (EP)
2001 - F.I.G.H.T. (EP)
2000 - I Hate Jesus (Split 10" w. Uncontrollable Urge)
1998 - Fucked (Album)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HoHE35CWZklEU-M4PsN9w
https://www.facebook.com/Deny.hcpunk/
Blackened death metal paragons PARACRONA are thrilled to announce the release of their mesmerizing new lyric video for "RIVER OF PAIN," the second single from their critically acclaimed album, "SUN GOD "
Dive into the haunting and intense world of Paracrona with their latest release, "River of Pain." This official lyric video takes you on a dark journey through the emotional depths and hidden secrets that plague our minds. The lyrics vividly depict fear, corruption, and the struggle to break free from an endless cycle of suffering.
In this gripping song, Paracrona explores themes of pain, fear, and the eerie presence of evil, reflecting on the sinister underbelly of fame and the twilight zone of endangered species. The haunting visuals in the video symbolize the hidden secrets of Hollywood, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the powerful lyrics.
Join PARACRONA on an evocative voyage with "Sun God": an album that unearths the mysterious tapestry of ancient Egypt while drawing unsettling parallels with today's world. Infused with the mystique of forgotten civilizations, "Sun God" transports listeners to a sonic landscape where echoes of the past reverberate through powerful, modern metal.
"Sun God" is available on all digital platforms here: https://orcd.co/sungod
PARACRONA, born from the chance meeting of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen at Wacken Open Air in 2007, melds artistic vision with melodic intensity. Hailing from the Netherlands and Norway, these diverse talents, bonded by a love for metal music, embarked on a musical journey that redefined their artistry.
Their collaboration ignited in Oslo a few months later, intertwined Øystein's seasoned guitar expertise, honed in bands like Fortid, with Ringo's fervor for expression and songwriting finesse. The recording odyssey for "Sun God" began in the fall of 2016, resulting in a sonic exploration traversing metal styles, termed affectionately as "Titanium" or "Quantum Realism Metal."
Themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle infuse their lyrics, encapsulating real-life chapters within each track. Despite hurdles, including Ringo's battle with cancer in 2021, collaborations with professionals like Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm added finesse to their sound.
Live performances feature a talented roster, enhancing the experience. PARACRONA's album release concert at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, featuring Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, epitomized dedication to an unforgettable scene experience.
PARACRONA transcends being just a band; it's a collective embodiment of resilience, passion, and artistic innovation. Join their journey, witness their sonic tapestry, and immerse yourself in the power of their music.
Line up:
Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar - vocals
Øystein Hansen - lead guitar
Audun Melby - rhythm guitar
Gregg Roland Schneider - bass
www.youtube.com/@PARACRONA
www.facebook.com/Paracrona
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Nightwish | Delain | Leaves’ Eyes
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts."- William Shakespeare
The fierce dramas of the human heart are acted out upon the stage of a lifetime. The storms of fervour and desire, the gloom of doubt instilled by repression, the brilliant, blinding light of realisation and new found self belief – blazing sunshine cutting through the clouds of deprecation and control. We fall like the Morningstar and rise again like the phoenix. Such brief, tempestuous lives we lead, brave flames in the darkness of eternity; tiny passion plays, triumphs and tragedies, flickering sparks in the cold and endless night.
With their stunning second EP, Tame & Conquer, Franco-Italian melodic metal band Attractive Chaos paint wonderful, intimate portraits of the emotions that define us. The grand scale of our hopes and ambitions, the quiet depths of our loves, the consuming heat of our obsessions are all elegantly captured in the deceptive simplicity of stylish and sophisticated songs. Opening with new single, ‘To The Moon’, the beautiful vocals of Emma Elvaston entwine the listener in sublime melody, enfold you in a dream. The rush of positivity is gloriously uplifting and the smoothly shifting rhythms and tempos and the dextrous guitar work of Clément Botz are simply breathtaking – it’s the perfect start to the second chapter in the Attractive Chaos fairytale. Tracks like ‘Magical Powers’ and ‘Right Now’ show the darker, heavier elements of Attractive Chaos’ music, utilising harsh vocal punctuations and exquisite musicianship to highlight the layered personality and complex depths which form the foundations that support the sweetly addictive melody lines. Tame & Conquer follows naturally in the footsteps of debut EP The Fire Between Us, but Attractive Chaos have not stood still, with the multi-faceted nature of the climactic ‘Obsession’ in particular showing the band pushing onwards into new territories, as flamenco guitar, searing intensity and bewitching melody coalesce in serene sonic alchemy. Completed by first single, the entrancing ‘Words On A Letter’ where every note is radiant with the soft light of sunset and the energy infused ‘Finally’, with its magnificent chorus, you could listen to Tame & Conquer for hours on end and its magic would never fade.
Mixed and mastered at Domination Studio (Nightmare, Karl Sanders, Twilight Force etc) Tame & Conquer sounds sumptuous – a banquet for the ears – and Attractive Chaos have once again entrusted the creation of cover art to Mickael Briot of Mythrid Art (Evenflow, In Defilade etc) with spectacular results. Tame & Conquer will be released on August 14th and your heart will start to sing again…
Line-up:
Emma Elvaston – Lead Vocals
Pietro Paolo Lunesu – Bass/Backing Vocals
Clément Botz – Guitar/Backing Vocals
*drums on The Fire Between Us performed by Thomas Calegari
*guest vocals from Gabriele Gozzi
http://www.attractive-chaos.com/
https://www.facebook.com/attractivechaosband
Graveyard Thunder is aptly titled, for it brings together two cult doom metal bands, each offering three exclusive new tracks for a total of 40 minutes of bewitching, bottom-heavy sound. BOTTOMLESS are likely familiar to those following the dark deeds of DYING VICTIMS, for the Italians released their second album, The Banishing, through the label last summer. While they largely stick to their tried & true template of classic Candlemass, Trouble, and Solitude Aeternus, there’s a certain silkiness to their entry here. “Soothing” is a strange misnomer, but not entirely inaccurate; slicked-up doom this is definitely NOT. Rather, one could maybe point to the almost-hushed haunting tones of Blue Öyster Cult’s “Burning for You” and indeed even “Don’t Fear the Reaper” as extrapolated touchstones for BOTTOMLESS’ velvety rumble on their three tracks – a unique and ultimately awesome development from this increasingly potent bunch.
WITCHING ALTAR complement their split-mates well, for they’re just as – if not more! – entrenched in the ‘70s and early ‘80s. And while the Brazilians had been on something of a hiatus until last year’s surprise release of the Morningstar EP, any new WITCHING ALTAR material is cause for celebration. Thankfully, no great changes have been made to their sound: always and forever, Ozzy-era Black Sabbath and oldest Pentagram form their foundation, fleshed out by the likes of Witchfinder General, Pagan Altar, and Count Raven. Maniacal DOOM METAL traditionalism for traditional doom metal maniacs, WITCHING ALTAR nevertheless inject their own spooky personality to proceedings, particularly on the titanic “The Crypts Below.” Graveyard Thunder rolls!
Line-up:
Bottomless:
David Lucido - Drums
Giorgio Trombino - Guitars, Vocals
Laura Nardelli - Bass
From Italy
Witching Altar:
Peter Vitus - Guitars
T. Witchlover - Vocals, Bass
Hector Ricardo - Drums
From Brazil
Artwork: Welt
Release date: 27th September 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on purple vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
CADAVERIC
NOISELETTER
Updated
at 31 July 2024 : HELL-O Hellish Noisebrothers!!! With the return of activities
I have encountered some difficulties in keeping my lists properly updated and
for this reason I hereby inform you that I will take advantage of this moment
to be able to redesign the website in a way that allows me to keep everything
properly organized and updated.I intend to inform you that from August 1st, 2024 I will begin the redesign of HELLSTORE EUROPE in a way that will allow me to keep everything properly organized.
This will be a long process because I have thousands of items to organize and add to the store, for that reason I would like to ask you for some patience, however this is an infinite process that will not stop and every day there will be something new published so stay tuned and welcome to this underworld of darkness...
I would also like to inform you that I am already working on new releases from Murder Records and many more news will be announced soon.
All orders and trades that I have in progress have already been sent and everything is in the delivery process. At the moment I don't intend to make any more exchanges until I can properly update my resale and exchange list, so I would appreciate it if you had a little patience until I can reorganize everything.
Discogs is also now empty and I will soon start adding all the items again, however due to the high fees charged by Discogs and PayPal I will be forced to put the prices on Discogs at a higher value than what you can find directly in the Hellstore Europe.
For now, these are the news I have to share, so I want to thank everyone for their understanding and patience in this transition process, which will take some time for everything to return to normal, however, I will do my best to ensure that everything returns to normal as soon as possible.
SUPPORT THE TRUE CADAVERIC UNDERGROUND NOISE ON... WORLD OFF...
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After three years from the initial date for this release to see the light of day, Murder Records now has the honor of announcing its return to activities and for that we are going to pick up where things left off and we are honored to finally present the release of the reissue on cassette of ORGIA NUCLEAR's first album, an infamous project that emerged from the diabolical mind of the profane Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac, an explosive creature from the nauseating Brazilian underworld.
"O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A EXTERMINAÇÃO COMPLETA" are the apocalyptic extilations of the first record "Caos Total" that ORGIA NUCLEAR originally released in 2012, being fully re-recorded by Armando Exekutör in his gutarra, where he executes us with his desimating solos.
Bitch Hunter with his bass guitar that butchers us with the spacing of a fearless drums, while we are shot with the bass of Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac who is also responsible for the blasphemous vomits and a whole explovive concept in constant destructive chaos for a total extermination.
Complementing this with an Intro and three more songs never released, compositions made at that time and today in a concistent way gain a totally independent form with a Rock N Hell rebellion in this new album of ORGIA NUCLEAR, mixing and mastering by Bitch Hunter in 2020 and that is now presented here to smash you against a wall.
There were many cycles and challenges that ORGIA NUCLEAR faced over the years, but always writing their history in a dignified and authentic way, without selling out or surrendering to the miserable stardom that infests the Underground and to which many end up selling themselves!
The real NUCLEAR ORGIA ideals have always been against this kind of attitudes and they intend to continue spreading chaos, stepping on the heads of the weak, with musical perversity, keeping a marginal and aggressive line in their lyrics, ideas of revolt, visions of horror about this world and its submissive humanity. Even with all that, there were never any barriers that couldn't be broken or blown up in order to follow the march of chaos and Thrash Metal explosion.
Over the years ORGIA NUCLEAR has managed to create its own genre that we can include in the true Speed Black Thrash Metal Punk Marginal that will explode your brain.
ORGIA NUCLEAR - “O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A ELIMINAÇÃO COMPLETA”
SPEED BLACK THRASH METAL PUNK MARGINAL
All lyrics by Jonathan Hellthrasher.
Songs by Orgia Nulear, except Combustível Profano, Inocência Corrompida and Força De Vontade by Bitch Hünter, and União Hellthrasher by Armando Exekutör.
Vocals originally recorded in August 2012 and instruments recorded in September 2020 at Vampire's Studio RJ in Brazil.
Solos recorded in November 2020 at Cavalcantes Studio.
Produced, mixed and mastered by: Bitch Hünter.
Traição is a bônus track extracted from the EP "Eliminando Os Falsos" Logo and Cover by Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac Final layout by Alemão.
Video clip made by Leo Mora.
ORGIA NUCLEAR are:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
Bitch Hünter: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Backing Vocals
Armando Exekutör: Guitars
Line-up in the bônus track Traição:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
HellsexmaniaxXx: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Hellragnar: Bass
Hellatomicsemen: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Orgia.Nuclear666
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CAMOS elevates the old hard’n’heavy obscure flame of glory in the Vera Cruz lands (Brazil), Curitiba, since 2000, so these guys aren’t new at the scene especially if you count with Sucoth Benoth in their ranks, Amen Corner’s bestial frontman. The truth is that, musically, you don’t get this kind of knowledge and experience nowadays so easily.
With “HIDE FROM THE LIGHT”, their semaphore album, CAMOS powerful reign continues untouchable. 10 new songs ready to melt your ears with their horned chorus, their somberlain melodies to hypnotize our senses into deep slumber and the guitar solos to strip us from our souls. Overall, a fantastic production gives this work an in depth texture in which all heavy metal fans will relate in a blink of an eye.
A lot happens in CAMOS music and for all that matters it’s worth to be listened. For starters, there’s a psychedelic aura within the songs that bring together the pounding strength of the compositions. Also, the mystic and dark vocals, and lyrics make through the regular genre songs, almost if we could mix Mercyful Fate, with Master’s Hammer, Celtic Frost (Into the Pandemonium era) and Alice Cooper. So, we’re talking about a wide musical specter from black, to horror and heavy metal here which is very exquisite for all those who’re into these musical landscapes.
A real metallic treat awaits all your raising fists, the spirit of metal lives on and “Hide from the Light” from CAMOS will stand tall in the wind as your victory flag. Don’t miss it!
Recorded, Produced and Mixed by Aly Fioren at Fundshouse Curitiba-PR - Brazil between March 2023 /March 2024.
All lyrics by Sucoth Benoth.
All Arrangements by Camos and Aly Fioren.
Layout from the CD & Cassette was done by Alemão.
Video clip made by Leo Mora.
Camos are:
Sucoth Benoth: Vocals
Caos: Guitars
Ulysses Freire: Bass
Cj Dubiella: Drums
Special Guests
Aly Fioren: Guitar and Keyboards
Tenebrae Aarseth: Backing Vocals
camoscontact@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/camosband?igsh=OG44eXB5am14YWx3
PRE-ORDERS
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CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "MY GHOST" will be released on October 18th via My Kingdom Music and will present the heaviest, most obscure and personal music ever released by the Norwegian Black Metal veterans. Evil riffing, ritualistic atmospheres and demonic vocals will be the keywords of their 9th full length album in 30 years of career.
Today we unveil the cover of the album realised by Roy Allan Larsen and the
tracklist that is: 1. My Ghost - 2. Infected - 3. The Will Of God - 4. Call Of
The Moon - 5. Satanic - 6. Sacrificed To The Sun - 7. The Awakening - 8. Under
My Spell - 9. The Ultimate Truth"My Ghost" is the result of two years worth of blood and sweat, that began with Ingar working alone to mould his very personal thoughts and beliefs into musical ideas that the band can then develop together, each contributing their own ideas to the process.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm and mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio, "My Ghost" is an extremely personal journey that defines the very essence of CREST OF DARKNESS.
Here are Ingar's words about this new creature: "Structured as a ritual, "My Ghost" is a concept album, which, from an artistic standpoint, is meant to be heard as a whole. From the album's evocative opening, the ritual leads us to its climax, embodied by the final song "The Ultimate Truth". This is the point at which the listener completes the initiation into the dark world of Crest of Darkness, and is thus ready to enter the "Ninth Portal". With its varied and uncompromising lyrics underpinning its message, "My Ghost" is essentially a long journey into the darkest recesses of the mind. A place where Nature's darkest forces breathe energy and vitality into those who have the courage, and the strength, to become their own Gods".
"My Ghost", out on October 18th, is now available to pre-order in LP, digipak CD and in a special bundle edition limited to 50 copies from the following:
https://shorturl.at/mqf9L
http://www.facebook.com/crestofdarknessofficial
Epic Black Metallers ANCESTRAL BLOOD ascended to new heights with the release of their captivating music video for "SPARKS OF LIGHT ATOP TOWERS DESERTED FOR AGES."
The track, taken from their critically acclaimed debut album "FORGOTTEN
MYTHS AND LEGENDS, CH.1" (out now via Wormholedeath), weaves a
tapestry of melancholic melodies, transporting listeners to a bygone era
shrouded in mystery.Ancestral Blood's music has garnered praise for its ability to transport listeners to a realm of ancient myths and legends. With their focus on epic and majestic old-world black metal, the band has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. Fans of 90s underground black metal, including Ishtar, Isvind, Arthemesia, Vordven, Trollheims Grott, Ringnevond, Summoning, and Windir, will find kindred spirits in Ancestral Blood's sound.
Ancestral Blood is:
Verigo: All music, guitars/leads/bass/keys/lyrics/male spoken parts/backup screams
Circe: Harsh vocals/female voices and spoken parts
Void: Drums
Hepar: Bass
www.facebook.com/ANCESTRALBLOODBAND
Loud
Rage Music presents the sixth edition of the online COMPILATION FERTILE
Soil, now available for streaming and free download; 26 underground Romanian
(and for the first time also Moldovan) Rock & Metal bands with as many new
tracks, all released between April and June 2024. Fertile Soil Vol. 6 is available here:
https://youtu.be/VohohsleNXs
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/fertile-soil-vol-6-2024
Featuring:
Amberstate
Antumbra
Artificial Perception
Avoid Humanity
Beauty and the Rat
Berzerk
Civic Rebels
CorseCist
Crimena
Doomnezeu
Eternal Dark
Garnoo
Goatrocity
Heavy Duty
Immemorial
Machiavellian God
Mental District
November Black
Reverse The Moment
Ritual Roadmap
Ruyned
Septiroth
Skipping Dolls
Treasondom
Vömitt
Warhymn
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
Listen to Fifth of the Fifth Columns single: https://push.fm/fl/luusakki-fifth
Track
list:01. Penned in Water
02. Gangrene
03. Spit Shined Pig Skin
04. Mai-Dun
05. Fifth of the Fifth Columns
06. Statue in Uniform
07. Suzerain
08. Hyena
09. Death Cult
10. All Hallows
11. City of God
MS comments:
'Fifth of the Fifth Columns' is a multi-phase progressive black metal piece. The song deals with emotional distancing, political tensions, and societal decay. The lyrics convey a strong sense of disappointment in both personal and collective actions. Mentions of the 'fifth column' refer to recurring betrayals against humanity."
Biography:
Luusäkki is a Finnish one-man project combining black metal, death metal and ambient music. The unstable atmosphere of 2022 gave impetus to the creative process that gave birth to Luusäkki.
Line-up:
Markus Sundquist - Guitars, bass, synths, programming, other instruments, vocals, composition, lyrics, mixing, mastering.
https://www.facebook.com/luusakki
The song is taken from the upcoming album "NADIR", which is set to be released on September 20th via AOP Records!
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
https://www.facebook.com/agonyabsinthe
Once
one of the metal underground’s best-kept secrets, WARLUST began their assault
on the false in 2012. The title of their debut demo, 2014’s Unholy Attack,
said everything it needed to: here was blackthrashing METAL, steeped in the
spirits of old and with genuinely evil blood coursing through its veins.
However, it was 2017’s Morbid Execution debut album where WARLUST
first truly took flight – on burning wings of flame! More intense, more epic,
more heavy fucking metal, Morbid Execution carried on the noble work
started by founding fathers Desaster in their homeland and Deströyer 666,
Zemial, and Aura Noir abroad. Still, more swords were to be sharpened, and they
were held aloft in glorious might on WARLUST’s second album (and first for
DYING VICTIMS), 2020’s Unearthing Shattered Philosophies. Unshackling
themselves from a strict(er) blackthrash template, the band’s songwriting
blossomed on their sophomore assault alongside an increased understanding (and
usage) of dynamics. Meanwhile, WARLUST’s simultaneously cryogenic / burning-hot
melodicism heighten comparisons to classic Dissection and Necrophobic and
justifiably garnered a wealth of acclaim upon its release.That noble trajectory continues, four years later, on WARLUST’s Sol Invictus In Umbrae Satanae. That title serves as a clarion call for those who heed the call of Hell’s heavy metal – eternal, unyielding, suffused with strength and vigor in times of terror and triumph, melancholy and malevolence. Taking a wider view of WARLUST’s discography, this third album follows logically from its predecessor, making for an equally-cutting counterpart compared to the rougher outlier of the debut. Thankfully, then, little has changed in the band’s arsenal – the narratives are epic but always urgent, the melodicism still surges and sways with maximum evil, muscular chops melded with blackest atmosphere – but if there’s one uptick to be said for Sol Invictus In Umbrae Satanae, it’s how HUGE the whole record sounds. Much of that can be attributed to the pronounced integration of marching mid-tempos as well as some tasteful clean tones, but from the brief intro to bristling opener “Serpent Crown” onward, WARLUST exude both a tightness and clarity of execution that altogether spell “classy,” and all without any sacrifice of their original black/death fire. Put another way, with the palatably professional production pushing the album atop the uppermost echelon of nowadays evil metal, the Germans sound like they could command the biggest of stages, wielding their weapons of sonic sin with the composure and charisma befitting of total legends. But that legendry is still being written, and Sol Invictus In Umbrae Satanae is no doubt WARLUST’s biggest & boldest script yet!
Line-up:
Nuktemeron - Bass, Vocals
Necromancer - Vocals, Guitars
Warmachine - Drums
Aeon - Guitars
From Hesse, Germany
Artwork:
Gravebastard
Release date:
27th September 2024
Release info:
Regular gatefold edition on black vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special gatefold edition on black/golden vinyl, with poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
''Fortærer Av Minne Og Form', translated to 'Devourer Of Memory And Shape', is a ravaging brute that will consume your soul and engulf your being - bones and all!
About his lyrics Kvass commented: "The lyrics were pieced together back in 2018, with the aim of conveying a feeling of paranoia and threat of annihilation. They are inspired by Roko's Basilisk, the thought experiment about how a future all-powerful AI might seek to punish those who did not help it come into existence".
Whilst songwriter Voidar gives us some insight into the music's background:
"The opening riff dates back to some odd hours scratch recording in 2019. You never know when inspiration strikes, so better utilize its immediacy to later let it fester for years on some cheaply acquired solid state silicon device. Perhaps to one day come back and seek its revenge - accidentally not unlike the lyrical theme. Come 2020 and we are putting an album together. At the time I had been listening to a lot of ELECTRIC WIZARD and HIGH ON FIRE while also sustaining several bartenders. Unclear of any inspiration or thereof I summoned this dredging riff for a middle section to remedy an otherwise invariant arrangement, topping it off with a somewhat inspired lead. Scriptum est".
Produced by Mannevond, and mixed and engineered by Voidar at Voidsonic, ''Fortærer Av Minne Og Form" was mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll at Kvalsonic Lab. The drums were recorded by Ruben Willem at Amper Tone, Oslo, in August 2021, and guitars, bass and vocals were recorded by Voidar and Mannevond at Voidsonic and Industrigata, Oslo, during 2021-2022.
“INGEN SKÅNSEL” will be available in CD, Digital, Cassette and Smoke Marble Vinyl formats and can can be pre-ordered now at:
https://orcd.co/ingen-skaansel
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
https://koldbrann.bandcamp.com/album/ingen-sk-nsel
Track listing
Ingen Skånsel
Et Uomtvistelig Falsum
I Unaturens Vold
Prosesjon Under Blyhimmel
Det Kryper Kaldt
Maskiner av Nihil
Forstanden Seiler Sin Egen Sjø
Fortærer av Minne og Form
Rykk Skaperverket Opp med Roten
Vorde Eders Farkost en Katafalk
Serenade til Dødens Elende
Elevert Hinsides Tilstand (CD only track)
KOLDBRANN's live appearances have earned the band a well-deserved notoriety and 2024/2025 will see the lineup of Mannevond on Vocals, Kvass and Voidar on Guitars, Leonid Melnikov on Drums, and John Grave on live Bass appearing in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, UK, Austria and Switzerland, as well as first-time performances in Canada, Turkey and Romania, with more to come!
Dark Essence Records recently released the single 'I Unaturens Vold' from the album, along with s video by Necrolust Productions (WHOREDOM RIFE, 1349, FURZE etc.), which was filmed at this year's Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, where KOLDBRANN played in front of a capacity crowd at the John Dee venue. It can be seen at: https://youtu.be/wBRA7h4PT3I
More information about KOLDBRANN can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/koldbrannofficial
FURIOUS DESCENT – “ JUDGEMENT DAY”
Now
reinvigorated, Furious Descent has signed with Brutal Records. Their debut EP,
"Judgement Day," will finally tear through the streets in November 8,
2024, both physically and digitally. Meanwhile, the band is unleashing their
full fury on their second EP, set to drop in 2025, also through Brutal Records.The finnish groove/thrash metal scene has crushed its way to dominance, setting a brutal benchmark that countless bands have fought to replicate. Its unrelenting, signature sound has become the gold standard for savage intensity.
In 2022, Furious Descent exploded onto the west coast of Finland's groove metal battleground, delivering a ferocious assault that rattled the genre's foundations. The Finnish scene, long hailed as one of the fiercest of the ’90s, and arguably the best, had met its new heavyweight contender.
The original lineup, with Jake (vocals/guitar) and Alex (bass), was soon joined by Stef on lead guitar and Timo on drums, creating a powerhouse that recorded their debut EP, "Judgement Day," in the summer of 2023. But just as they were gaining unstoppable momentum, Timo stepped down, forcing a desperate scramble for a new drummer.
The next lineup barely made a dent, playing just one gig before collapsing. By summer 2024, Furious Descent had regrouped with Oz on lead guitar and Mike on drums, alongside the unyielding Jake and Alex.
Line up
Oz. Lead Guitar
Alex. Bass
Mike. Drums
Jake. Vocals/Guitar
Track list:
1. Backwards Evolution
2. Department Swine
3. Fireborne
4. No Dice Manson
5. Suicidal Crusade
6. Judgement Day
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Final Coil frontman Phil Stiles shares his thoughts on the song and its live impact...
“The final live video in our run up to Bloodstock is also one of our oldest.
Endgame was written somewhere back in the mists of time, and it was our main
set closer for many years. A youthful, punky outpouring, it always struck me as
an explosive finale that provided an element of catharsis, no matter how dark
the other songs might get. It was recorded a couple of times, but the
definitive version can be found on our Live With Doubt EP, which dates back to
2011.Somewhere along the way, I started to incorporate a (very) loose interpretation of the Smashing Pumpkins' version of Talking Heads' 'Once in a Lifetime' - with its simple, grinding riff and vaguely nonsensical lyrics, it just seemed to fit. Whenever we play it, it feels like we're tearing down everything that we've built over the preceding half hour or so, and it tends to leave me somewhat battered at the end! This version, from our album launch, is particularly explosive, and brought the night to a noisy, sweaty close."
Watch Endgame now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUXoUFvC-Mg
The World We Inherited is out now on Sliptrick Records and you can see Final Coil live at Bloodstock, on the New Blood Stage on Friday August 9th.
Don't miss the concluding film in Final Coil' Countdown To Bloodstock series - a stunning high impact, full production promo video, which will blow you away with its ambition and creativity - coming your way on August 5th!
https://sliptrickrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/finalcoil/
Formed in 2016, Glasgow’s MIDNIGHT FORCE are a heavy metal band that set out to follow in the footsteps of their heroes of old – US heavy metal, the NWOBHM movement, and ‘70s rock – as well as inject some fresh blood into the genre they love so much.
MIDNIGHT
FORCE released their full-length debut, Dunsinane, in 2018 to much
critical acclaim. DYING VICTIMS would release the cassette version later that
year, and the band went on to play Brofest in Newcastle as well as support
slots for the likes of High Spirits, Riot, and Ross the Boss in Glasgow and
Angel Witch, Savage Master, and Riot City in Germany. Continuing that momentum,
MIDNIGHT FORCE performed at other such notable festivals as Harder Than Steel
Festival, Hell over Hammaburg, and Echoes from the Labyrinth in Crete as well
as tours in Germany, Ireland, and the UK and shows in Paris, Athens, Marseille,
and Madrid.In October 2019, MIDNIGHT FORCE released their second album, Gododdin. Taking the elements of Dunsinane further – songwriting both heroic and melancholic (and even a bit folksy at times), hot-rockin’ execution to push that bravado further, and a rustic atmosphere equally 1970s and medieval – Gododdin was exactly the sophomore record MIDNIGHT FORCE needed to both expand and focus their ancient aesthetic. Olde Worlde Heavy Metal this was, based on historical lore and myth: in many ways, the band had arrived.
After a two-year hiatus induced by restrictions on international travel and live shows, MIDNIGHT FORCE released a new single in September 2022 and returned to the stage. Meanwhile, the seeds of their third album were being planted – and at long last, they’ve blossomed into Severan. Bristling with energy somehow stoic and patient, fit to burst but brewing dark thoughts, Severan sees MIDNIGHT FORCE truly taking their influences into a realm entirely their own. Totaling nine songs across 46 minutes, Severan sounds HUGE yet intimate. Its scope is again historical, the songwriting hits frantic peaks and stern valleys, the execution is even sharper whilst evincing old-school grit, and their characteristic atmosphere is OLDER than ever. Indeed, MIDNIGHT FORCE are engagingly earnest in their sonic campaign – true metal never dies and lives eternally, unfazed by time and trends, and its champions carry a great weight upon their shoulders of leather & steel – but above all, the aesthetic signpost is superlative songwriting, and this Scottish-German band have delivered their most refined set of songs to date. Severan is transportive to the extreme!
Five years in the making, MIDNIGHT FORCE’s Severan has arrived bearing banners of ancient metal myth & magick. Raise your swords and shields, those whose hearts beat True!
Line-up:
Brenden Crow - Bass
Peter Werninck - Drums
Ansgar Burke - Guitars
John Gunn - Vocals
From Scotland/Germany
Artwork: Umbrae Lignorum Pyroart
Release date: 27th September 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on purple vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Label: Sliptrick RecordsRelease date: july 2nd 2024
Genre: Progressive Metal
For fans of: Opeth | Born Of Osiris | Deafheaven | Veil Of Maya
Depth of emotion, enthralling atmosphere, stunning virtuosity and breathtaking power – all balanced in a perfect equilibrium; blending together like an array of precious metals fused into a priceless new alloy of iridescent beauty and adamantine hardness. The music of Aeons winds its way through many territories, mastering them all with flair and passion, marrying many-layered melodies and harmonies to fierce aggression – each musical imagining accompanied by thought provoking and meticulously crafted lyrical explorations. Treasured by those who have already discovered them, Aeons are a gift waiting to be unwrapped for the rest of the world…
Aeons’ third album, The Ghosts Of What We Knew is the next logical step in the band’s incredibly rapid development, a true blossoming of all the potential that crackled with an electric excitement through 2021s Consequences. The Ghosts Of What We Knew is laden with commercial possibilities, its weighty riffs and adventurous rhythms entwined in glistening melodies and studded with gleaming hooks. Songs like the punchy and direct ‘Home’ hit with an immediate, powerful impact, while the gentle perfection of ‘Blood’ slips into your consciousness, drawing out forgotten memories in an addictive rush. The glorious guitar work at the heart of ‘Circles’ lifts the heart and spirit in the way that only the greatest, most loved guitar solos can and the gargantuan epic that is ‘Ghosts’ offers so much to uncover and decipher, each journey into its vast sonic landscape a rewarding, challenging, joyful experience. Every song on this truly magnificent album is a veritable masterpiece of adventurous, progressive, melodic metal. Aeons are of that rare breed of bands that can stagger and impress the listener while also connecting with them on a personal, emotional level – thrilling the mind and the heart in equal measure.
The Ghosts Of What We Knew has been mastered by Sebastian ‘Seeb’ Levermann of renowned German power metal band Orden Ogan. Seeb has been a long time supporter of Aeons and his affinity with their music, coupled with his mixing and mastering experience with bands such as Asphyx, Brainstorm, Rhapsody Of Fire and Ross The Boss has given a stunning quality to the sound of The Ghosts Of What We Knew; rich, strong and clear with fabulous depth and texture – meaning that every nuance of the remarkable performances and intricate song writing can be fully savoured and appreciated. When Sliptrick Records unleash The Ghosts Of What We Knew on July 2nd, prepare to confront a majestic monolith of genuinely astounding progressive metal!
Line-up:
Skippy Hilton - Vocals
Si Harvey – Guitars/Vocals
Scott Sayer - Guitar/Vocals
Joe Holland - Bass
Justin Wallace - Drums
https://aeons.online/
https://www.facebook.com/Aeons.IOM/
https://sliptrickrecords.com/
Hi
everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. I am
honoured to announce that the seventh studio album of Slovak THALARION, whose history began in 1996, will be
released on my label Pařát Productions. On CD 12.8:, on LP
and MC 10.12.Pre-orders of special T-shirts for the new album only until 6.8
Do you like to listen to death/doom with the feeling of unforgettable nineties, lots of melancholy, male and female vocals? Then you must also know THALARION. No? Then fix that and listen to the first single from the new album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMy894_k99c
Background: CD, standard jewel box, 16 page booklet. Limited to 500 copies.
You can pre-order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/thalarion-cryopreservation-2/
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Excerpt - "There are momentous, chugging breakdowns, roaring solos, haunting passages, tremolo harmonies, and a staggering sense of the tremendous brutality and gut-wrenching reality of the acts committed by Kemper"
MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY – “VILE POSTMORTEM IRRUMATIO”
For
fans of
- Cattle Decapitation, Benighted, Aborted, Blood Red Throne, DepravityBrutal death metal titans Monument of Misanthropy return once again with a sickening concept album based on a serial killer, and this time it revolves around Ed Kemper. The band delves into aspects of his life, using violent music to add meaning to it; their visceral and incisive music with highly expressive vocals perfectly capturing the terrifying aura around the figure. They are one of the few bands who have the chops to pull off music of this kind and don't have to rely on the imagery or sound samples alone. But they haven't left any stone unturned here to give a wholly scarring experience, from the repulsive and highly detailed album artwork to the shocking and explicit official video that's been censored for reasons of sanity and normal functioning. Their standards were already high, but they're raised the bar even higher on this one - the music comprising an expected barrage of blasts and frenetic riffage albeit punctuated for emphasis on groove and structuring, the vocals enunciated for a greater degree of vileness, and the songs coming together and making sense despite a pervading sense of degradation and wanton bloodshed. Fans of the band won't be disappointed with this in the least, while giving others reasons to check out an accomplished slab of brutal/technical death metal and have a new sense of fear instilled in them.
Line up
George “Misanthrope” Wilfinger - Vocals
Julius Kössler (Spire of Lazarus) - Lead guitars
Joe Gatsch - Lead guitars
Raphael Hendlmayer - Bass
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Studio session drums
Artwork by Daemorph Art (The Last of Lucy, Cutterred Flesh)
Track listing:
1. First Time It Makes You Sick To Your Stomach
2. How To Make A Killer
3. The Atascasdero Years
4. Hits One And Two view
5. Why Did You Keep Their Heads
6. Manipulating The Experts
7. Vile Postmortem Irrumatio
8. The Devil's Slide
9. Oh, I Suppose You're Gonna Want Sit Up And Talk All Night Now
10. A Nice Beheading For MoM
11. Pueblo Paranoia
12. Your Treachery Will Die With You
Release date - August 9th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/carnophageturkey
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Jetzt haben wir die erste Runde der Festival Saison erst
einmal hinter uns gebracht und können uns nun wieder voller Tatendrang aktuellerem
Metalmaterial und der nächsten Printausgabe widmen. Wenn alles so läuft wie geplant,
werden wir Euch die Nr . 59 dann hoffentlich Ende des Jahres präsentieren können.
Mit der
Interviewplanung sind wir fast durch, so dass wir uns nun wirklich intensiver mit diversen neuen Veröffentlichungen beschäftigen können. Wie ihr vielleicht mitkriegen werdet, konnte man durch Zufall nun auch endlich mal wieder ,mit VEIT, einen neuen jungen Mitstreiter rekrutieren, welcher hoffentlich ein bissel „frischen Wind „in unsere „Klolektüre „bringen wird. Da wird sich unsereins dann mal überraschen lassen, wie lange der Enthusiasmus und der Tatendrang anhalten wird. Leider musste man ja in den letzten Jahren immer wieder feststellen, wie kurzweilig dann doch das Interesse an der Mitschreiberei besteht, wenn man erst einmal merkt, wie viel Zeit und Energie man dafür opfern muss. Wir werden sehen !
Aktuelle Reviews :
SHOVEL MONSTER – „ DAY NINE“
FIRN – „STERNENTOR“
GUTS FOR DINNER – „ THE JASON VOORHEES EP “
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
DARKMOON WARRIOR – Video zu "AGE OF DECOMPOSITION" online . Black metal with a "fuck you all" attitude since 1996.
Interviewplanung sind wir fast durch, so dass wir uns nun wirklich intensiver mit diversen neuen Veröffentlichungen beschäftigen können. Wie ihr vielleicht mitkriegen werdet, konnte man durch Zufall nun auch endlich mal wieder ,mit VEIT, einen neuen jungen Mitstreiter rekrutieren, welcher hoffentlich ein bissel „frischen Wind „in unsere „Klolektüre „bringen wird. Da wird sich unsereins dann mal überraschen lassen, wie lange der Enthusiasmus und der Tatendrang anhalten wird. Leider musste man ja in den letzten Jahren immer wieder feststellen, wie kurzweilig dann doch das Interesse an der Mitschreiberei besteht, wenn man erst einmal merkt, wie viel Zeit und Energie man dafür opfern muss. Wir werden sehen !
Aktuelle Reviews :
SHOVEL MONSTER – „ DAY NINE“
FIRN – „STERNENTOR“
GUTS FOR DINNER – „ THE JASON VOORHEES EP “
Aktuelles aus dem internationalen und nationalen Metalbereich findet ihr wie immer auch unter https://www.facebook.com/Undergroundfanzine/
DARKMOON WARRIOR – Video zu "AGE OF DECOMPOSITION" online . Black metal with a "fuck you all" attitude since 1996.
Das Black-Metal-Urgestein DARKMOON WARRIOR entfesselt
abermals das Chaos!
Die Band aus Brandenburg gehört zu den dienstältesten im deutschen Underground und zu jenen, die authentisch die Flamme des Schwarzmetalls am Lodern halten. Auf ihrem fünften Album zelebrieren DARKMOON WARRIOR erneut pechschwarzes Material, dass den modernen Strömungen im Black Metal den Mittelfinger zeigt.
Jetzt gibt es den ersten vom neuen Album “GRAVEYARD PLANET” als Video.
“Graveyard Planet” erscheint am 22.08. via Folter Records
Tracklist
01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit Ophis, Frowning und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen. Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom
GHOSTHEART NEBULA – “BLACKSHIFT”
Label: Meuse Music Records
Release date: october 17th 2024
Genre: Cosmic Doom Metal
For fans of: Draconian | Saturnus | Darkspace | Shape Of Despair
The secrets that we turned our gaze away from are all laid bare. We stand, soul shaken, before the enormity of reality; the impossible distances, the farthest shores, the endless night… There is not space in our heart for the overwhelming loneliness as the true scale of the arching, empty heavens permeates the pathways of our mind. In the end, for all our dreams and plans, all our tempestuous emotions, our loves and lies, our selfishness and sacrifice…in the end we were always nothing.
“Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.”
― Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
There are albums that can thrill and excite, there are albums that can hold mirrors up to human thoughts and emotions, albums that can lead you away from reality for a short while – a break from the travails of life. And then there are albums that can overwhelm you with their depth, strength and vision. Blackshift is the second album from Italian cosmic doom metal band Ghostheart Nebula and to listen to its enveloping waves of sound and thunder is to tumble across the firmament, dwarfed by the magnificent magnitude of existence, to understand like never before the solitude and insignificance of the self. The listening experience begins with the introductory ritual of ‘VdB 141 IC 1805’ – waves of deep sorrow, shimmering sounds that wash you clean of all pretence. It leaves you with no hiding place from the futility and darkness of existence and in that realisation there is a fearful beauty…and then Ghostheart Nebula reveal themselves as the journey begins in earnest, down a winding staircase of acceptance, through flickering torchlight and shifting shadows. ‘Sunya’ glides from measured pace to breathless blast as dual vocals entwine and a guest solo from Diego ‘Didi’ Cavallotti (ex-Lacuna Coil) rises from the darkness, a spiralling mote of gold dust that leaves a breathtaking trail of light in its path. Another perfectly chosen guest appearance from Øysten G. Brun of Borknagar adds acoustic guitar textures to ‘Infinite Mirror’ as its regal riffs and towering drum beats conjure cosmic melancholy that spans the stars, transposing tragedy to an infinite stage – the resulting emotion almost too much too bear. Every song on Blackshift is an essential element of the sonic journey and every song is magical in its own right. The ego crumbles before the indisputable truths that are invoked by the wonderful interplay of instruments on ‘Blackshift’, the incredible deep, harsh vocal parts in ‘Traces’ reverberate as if the universe itself is speaking and the song thrums with a quiet, shaking desperation…and it all leads to the masterful dynamic shifts of ‘Orphan Of Light’, where the quietest moments hold as much power as the gargantuan riffs. And when silence finally returns you are left drained, stunned and broken; with Blackshift, Ghostheart Nebula have created an experience staggering in its scope and emotional power.
Immaculately mixed and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (Borknagar, The Troops Of Doom, Sojourner etc) and adorned in the thought provoking artwork of Heike Langhans (Lord Of Shadows, Remina, Sojourner etc), every aspect of Blackshift has been carefully curated, the album as a complete entity sculpted into a monument that will stand resplendent through the years to come. Following in the footsteps of 2021s Ascension, Blackshift sees Ghostheart Nebula reaching higher, reaching further and touching greatness. Prepare to open your heart to eternity on October 17th, when Meuse Music Records will unveil this obsidian testament to infinite sorrows.
Line-up:
Lucia Amelia Emmanueli – Vocals
Maurizio Caverzan – Vocals
Panta Leo – Drums
Aron Corti – Guitars
Nick Magister – Guitars/Synths
Bolthorn – Bass
https://www.meusemusicrecords.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/ghostheart.nebula
The video pays tribute to some of the band's favorite films, which also served to inform the cover art for Diana's Day. Keep your eyes peeled for references to films such as The Wicker Man, The Seventh Seal, The Vvitch, Alucarda, Black Sunday, and Häxan.
Watch "Lilim" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pF7kLMeYi8
Stream "Lilim" and previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Pre-order Diana's
Day now at https://fourthdominion.bandcamp.com/album/dianas-day
Tracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
FFO: Slayer, Bring Me The Horizon, Pantera, and Disturbed.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lhcUpfX4-U
"2000 Miles" is also available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
The D.O.O.D. is proud to announce the September 17 release of new album, Dissonance, on Chaos Music in association with SelfMadeRecords and Earache Records EDD. The forthcoming album showcases The D.O.O.D.’s signature blend of intense riffs, powerful vocals, and relentless energy!
The album's fifth single, "Final Girl," drops on August 2, with an official video to follow late that same month.
Track
Listing:
1. Down The Rabbit Hole
2. Subterfuge
3. The Back of Hell
4. The Pentecostal
5. Parasite 6-4-2
6. 2000 Miles
7. Chaos for the Fly
8. Disorder (Interlude)
9. Dissonance
10. The Well
11. Slayer Of Gods
12/ Cut, Cut, Cut (Interlude)
13. Final Girl
Album Credits:
Cover art by Brian Amoroso.
All Songs Written and Produced by The D.O.O.D.
Recorded and Mixed at Morrisound Studios by Jim Morris,
Mastered by J.P. Braddock at Formation Audio.
Management: Chaos Music L.L.C.
Management Consultant: Erik Leviathan Self Made Records L.L.C.
Digital Distribution: Earache Records.
Line-Up
Indy (Indiana DOOD) Brumbaugh - Guitar
Rudy (Dogbite DOOD) Taylor - Drums
Brian (Monkeyboy DOOD) Amoroso - Lead Vocals
Jonzey DOOD - Bass
Raynus DOOD - Guitar
Bio:
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) are a standout in the Florida metal Scene. Originally put together by Raynus and Jonzey, this Sarasota band has found its niche among the many great independent metal acts, not only in Southwest Florida, but nationally as well. The Floridians have found inspiration over the years from music that is hard driving with good hooks, as well as unabashed and unafraid riffs reminiscent of the pioneers of metal and hard rock, all the while grinding forward into the music of today and tomorrow.
The diversity of their individual influences certainly informs the music, yet there is enough commonality to ensure a coherency that runs throughout the band's catalogue. From the horror rock "House of the Dead," to the tastefully savvy guitar work of "Murder," it is difficult not to find something to latch onto with the musicality of this crew.
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience prides itself on its stage show, a high energy feast of metal, that is different and surprising at every venue. As a band, they are dynamic and eye-catching as they take the stage and take over the room. The audience can never be certain what's coming next, except a great show! This can be attributed to the multitude of shows they've played over the years with an array of local and national acts. The D.O.O.D. is 100% fan-friendly and takes great pride in being part of a surging Florida metal scene.
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Dutch
Black/Death Metal powerhouse MISANTHROPIA has inked a deal
with WormHoleDeath Records to unleash their earth-shattering fifth album, ‘ENVY
THE DEAD’, on 6th September 2024. This monstrous offering promises
to be a return to form, drawing inspiration from the darkest corners of history
and channeling pure sonic savagery.
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Life back in the day was harsh and ugly, and they bring forth this immense atmosphere that was roaming the streets back then: Jack The Ripper, Lizzie Borden, organ trafficking, necromancy." says the band "It’s a concept album, but each song stands on its own. Drastically reducing the symphonic and orchestral violence on earlier releases, and going for a more progressive Death / Thrash vibe, influences from Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth can still be heard alongside Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death."
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Track list
1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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After three years from the initial date for this release to see the light of
day, MURDER RECORDS now has the honor of announcing its
return to activities and for that we are going to pick up where things left off
and we are honored to finally present the release of the reissue on cassette
of ORGIA NUCLEAR's first album, an infamous project that
emerged from the diabolical mind of the profane Jonathan Hellthrasher
Maniac, an explosive creature from the nauseating Brazilian underworld.
"O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A EXTERMINAÇÃO COMPLETA" are the apocalyptic extilations of the first record "Caos Total" that ORGIA NUCLEAR originally released in 2012, being fully re-recorded by Armando Exekutör in his gutarra, where he executes us with his desimating solos.
Bitch Hunter with his bass guitar that butchers us with the spacing of a fearless drums, while we are shot with the bass of Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac who is also responsible for the blasphemous vomits and a whole explovive concept in constant destructive chaos for a total extermination.
Complementing this with an Intro and three more songs never released, compositions made at that time and today in a concistent way gain a totally independent form with a Rock N Hell rebellion in this new album of ORGIA NUCLEAR, mixing and mastering by Bitch Hunter in 2020 and that is now presented here to smash you against a wall.
There were many cycles and challenges that ORGIA NUCLEAR faced over the years, but always writing their history in a dignified and authentic way, without selling out or surrendering to the miserable stardom that infests the Underground and to which many end up selling themselves!
The real ORGIA NUCLEAR ideals have always been against this kind of attitudes and they intend to continue spreading chaos, stepping on the heads of the weak, with musical perversity, keeping a marginal and aggressive line in their lyrics, ideas of revolt, visions of horror about this world and its submissive humanity. Even with all that, there were never any barriers that couldn't be broken or blown up in order to follow the march of chaos and Thrash Metal explosion.
Over the years ORGIA NUCLEAR has managed to create its own genre that we can include in the true Speed Black Thrash Metal Punk Marginal that will explode your brain.
ORGIA NUCLEAR
“O Retorno Do Caos Total A Eliminação Completa”
Cassette Limited Edition of 100 copies hand-numbered
50 Copies with Orange Cassettes.
50 Copies in double color White & Red Cassettes.
LADO CAÓTICO
01 - Intro
02 - Caos Total
03 - Combustível Profano
04 - Desgraça Na Terra
05 - Inocência Corrompida
06 - Maníaco Sexual
Total Time: 13:23 Min.
LADO DESTRUTIVO
07 - Força De Vontade
08 - Noite Perdida
09 - União Hellthrasher
10 – Traição
Total Time: 11.26 Min.
WILD SPEED BLACK THRASH INFERNAL METAL PUNK MARGINAL
All lyrics by Jonathan Hellthrasher.
Songs by Orgia Nulear, except Combustível Profano, Inocência Corrompida and Força De Vontade by Bitch Hünter, and União Hellthrasher by Armando Exekutör.
Vocals originally recorded in August 2012 and instruments recorded in September 2020 at Vampire's Studio RJ in Brazil.
Solos recorded in November 2020 at Cavalcantes Studio.
Produced, mixed and mastered by: Bitch Hünter.
Traição is a bônus track extracted from the EP "Eliminando Os Falsos" Logo and Cover by Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac.
Final layout by Alemão.
ORGIA NUCLEAR are:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
Bitch Hünter: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Backing Vocals
Armando Exekutör: Guitars
Line-up in the bonus track Traição:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
HellsexmaniaxXx: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Hellragnar: Bass
Hellatomicsemen: Drums
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PRE ORDER OPEN 16/08/2024 PRE-ORDERS ONLY HERE: https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe/pre-order
One-man stoner/metal doom band NEBÜLITH has posted the newest single from its upcoming debut, FEEL GOOD MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD VOL. 1.
For fans of : Black Sabbath, Monster Magnet, Sleep, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry and Mötorhead.
Follow Nebülith on Spotify to stream "God is Your Gun." Listen to the track here https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/1FOfYaPK94vgHEuOIfGlsz?si=rtlpJIDfQYiV-7c2tvvN6w&nd=1&dlsi=ac6532d7864a46b9
Written and recorded solely by project mastermind and multi-instrumentalist John Shaughnessy, Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 delivers a heavy dose of doom-infused, psychedelic stoner metal.
Stream additional selections from Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on Apple Music.
“Nebülith plays very specific music, which is addressed to a narrow audience, those who love the intoxicating atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s, or to those for whom the lysergic aura of standard stoner-doom representatives is insufficient. For me, it's the bomb. I would never have expected that this kind of crafting could go further than the recently emerging Italian brigades, who also compose psychedelic music, but not in such an extreme style as Nebülith.” - Apocalyptic Rites
Nebülith will release Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on August 23. Pre-order the album at https://nebulith.bandcamp.com/track/beautiful-4
Track
list:
1) Beautiful
2) Startrippin
3) Mother Freedom
4) Leviathan
5) Clear Light
6) God Is Your Gun
7) Seven Suns
8) Digging A Hole
9) UVB76
Line-up:
Nebülith: vocals, fretless piccolo bass, piccolo bass,4 string basses, drums, keys, organ, bass guitar synthesizer, vocoder, drum programming, windchimes, megaphone
Pat Shaughnessy: Drums on “Beautiful” and “God Is Your Gun”
Bio:
Nebülith is the product of John Shaughnessy, a professional bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer from Charlotte, NC.
As as kid, his tastes gravitated towards the heavy, groove-influenced rock of Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, King Crimson, and a heavy dose of funk. Later on, he embraced alternative music and proto-punk like The MC5 as well as next-gen stoner/Doom like Sleep and Monster Magnet.
While paying the bills playing jazz and show band gigs, he started a project called Space Force Alpha, with vocalist Omari Wilkerson. The duo released a single “Change The World” in 2019. The song featured John’s unique fretless piccolo bass playing - a combination of guitar, bass and electric cello, all recorded in John’s home production studio.
More demos were written for Space Force Alpha, with an eye toward making a full record - and then the pandemic hit, and the music business came to a complete halt. Faced with time on his hands and no band, John decided to make a solo record and do all the instruments and vocals himself. He figured that would be a good use of the time off and an audition tape for future production sessions. Having become a huge fan of the Riding Easy Brown Acid series, Shaughnessy figured the most fun thing to do would be to make a pseudo garage band record with the riffs he had lying around. He considered marketing it as a “lost”
band from the 70s, and releasing it on reel-to-reel tape.
As “two weeks” turned into months, and the world started falling apart, the music and the message got progressively darker and angrier. He started pushing his studio gear to increasing extremes. Multiple versions of songs ensued, each heavier than the last.
Eventually, he was left with a huge pile of recordings to sift through. Sorting through this audio hoarder house and finding a direction took the better part of a year. In the course of the recording, the dystopian Nebülith character was developed as a clear departure from his normal gig life.
The great thing is, as Nebülith he was able to do and say things that he would not normally be able to in a professional Gig context. In Nebülith, the project found its voice.
Feel Good Music For The End Of The World Vol. 1 is the result of four years of work, experimentation, sweat, and pain.
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Legendary
Swedish death metal veterans CENTINEX has
inked a deal with Sweden-based Black Lion Records.
"Little did I know 6-7 years ago, when I was rehearsing and playing Centinex covers with various bands, that I would end up working with what I consider to be some of the finest bands in the Swedish death metal scene," comments Black Lion Records' Oliver Dahlbäck.
"This is an exciting development, as Centinex's impact on the genre is undeniable. Their unique sound and influential discography, which was previously released via the legendary label Agonia Records, have inspired countless musicians over the years. Memorable songs such as "Flesh Passion" and "Dismember Supreme" have cemented Centinex's status as a revered act in the Swedish death metal pantheon. To have the opportunity to work with them is a true honor, and the pressure is high."
The partnership between Centinex and Black Lion Records - a true testament to the power of Swedish death metal - will see the release of a two-track EP later this. Centinex is working on a new full-length album, due out in 2025.
The band comments, "Centinex has always been about not having any boundaries nor limiting ourselves to some pre-made formula, especially not musically but also “businesswise”, and for the coming years this will certainly be more evident than ever.
As everyone knows, metal today is universal and so is Centinex, but we can’t deny it feels great to 'bring it home' and sign with a label based in our home country of Sweden."
Centinex is:
Henka Andersson - vocals
Jörgen Kristensen - guitars & backing vocals
Martin Schulman - bass
Florian Rehn - drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Centinexofficial
Twenty-six years after its originally intended release date, FATAL EMBRACE has resurrected Hail Down Deep and is ready to unleash it upon the world. The album has now been re-recorded with new vocals by the band's lyricist, Henric Serholt. Hail Down Deep was mixed and mastered by drummer Christian Silver.
Black Lion Records will release Hail Down Deep on September 27. Pre-order at https://fatalembraceblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/hail-down-deep
FATAL EMBRACE released their debut album, Shadowsoul's Garden in November of 1997. A few months later - determined to create a near-perfect record - the band recorded Halls Down Deep. However, the members soon got involved with other bands and Hail Down Deep remained unreleased for decades.
In 2023, the band wrote and released Manifestum Infernalis. This became the catalyst that led to the long-awaited unveiling of Hail Down Deep.
Tracklist
1. Spirit of the fiend
2. Death blessing
3. Through the speaking veil
4. Southern malice
5. Drick av döden
6. Of unholy measure
7. Svärtan
8. Darkness set and done
9. Digging up the hatchet
10. Soul of the black heart
Stream FATAL EMBRACE on Spotify and Apple Music.
FATAL EMBRACE is
John Silver - Bass
Henrik Serholt - Drums, Vocals
Christian Silver - Drums
Andreas Johansson - Guitars
Manne Engström - Vocals, Guitars
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https://www.facebook.com/fatalembrace
Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. Friends, today is
the day. "LOUCENI SE SVETEM POZEMSKYM", album of
the Czech doom/death legend DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY from
2002 is released for the first time on LP format!
It is a symbolic gift to a my best friend Rene "Fusaty" Krystyn (frontman DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, who died in 2013 of cardiac arrest at just 39 years old) on his late 50th birthday. Friend, whose music will stay with us forever.
Background:
Black vinyl, printed inner bag, 3mm jacket. Limited to 250 copies.
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1OeiApmVDA&list=OLAK5uy_lvdUgiy85M2gW8tH9ICSHW3ni4DuS8oNY
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/dissolving-of-prodigy-louceni-se-svetem-pozemskym-4/
More pieces, wholesale, trade? Reply to this message for full tradelist Parat Productions!
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First WITCHFUKKER full length. First release by De Pankraker Records .Witchfukker, a dominating force within the realm of extreme metal, are renowned for their unyielding fusion of black, death, and thrash metal. This powerhouse hails from Dutch Limburg, where they've cultivated a reputation for their uncompromisingly aggressive and ferocious sound. Proud torchbearers of the Australian sound legacy, Witchfukker unleashes eight tracks of horrid death thrash on their debut album "Tapestry of Unspeakable Horrors", presented on a raw and unapologetic slab of wax courtesy of De Pankraker Records. Brace yourself for a relentless sonic assault that demands attention and commands respect. Raw and ugly with no fukking remorse. Brace yourself and fukk off.
Formed about six years ago, Witchfukker wasted no time in making their presence known in the underground metal scene. Their music is a sonic assault of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and venomous vocals, channeling the raw energy and intensity of black, thrash and death metal pioneers. These guys know their classics!
With a lyrical focus on Darkness, Horror, Cosmicism, and Violence, Witchfukker's songs explore the depths of human depravity and the chaotic forces that lie beyond the realm of normalcy. Their music is a cathartic release of aggression and defiance, appealing to fans of extreme metal looking for an unrelenting auditory experience.
Witchfukker's live performances are nothing short of explosive. Their stage presence radiates a relentless energy, captivating audiences and creating an atmosphere of chaos and mayhem. Their shows are a testament to their dedication and passion for delivering an unforgettable experience to their fans.
Tracklist:
1. Pain beyond death
2. Sordid Aggression
3. Death Komes Ripping Through
4. Abyssal Autosarkophagy
5. Descension Into Horrid Delirium
6. Nymphomania
7. March of the Metal SS
8. Grueling Interkourse
9. Tinnitus of the Eldritch
Witchfukker discography:
Alcoholic Metal Demo 2019 Headbangers Records
Rehearsal 18-7-19 Demo 2019 Independent
Total Wimpslaughter Demo 2020 Independent
Horrid Visions Video 2021 Independent
Deathaemorrhage Demo 2022 Destruktion Records
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker is a Belgian label, that was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. Now, in 2024, we proudly unveil De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums.
Metal for demons!!
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Label: Twisted Into Form
Release date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Slayer | Testament | Sacred Reich | Forbidden
We live in dark times; times of war, pandemics, grief and horror. These are the days of division, where we turn against each other in politically driven hatred and against ourselves, choking on a social media diet of self-loathing and isolation. Through our ever-glowing screens we watch the crumbling of virtue and the slow, agonised death of decency and honour. The UK’s resolute and relentless kings of thrash, Solitary, have tapped into the thick, black blood that pulses sluggishly through the fat and filth congested veins of society. They have stared into the alleyways, the cellars and the broken minds of our youth and forged their hardest, heaviest and most unflinching album yet. This is their hymn to a dying world, their soundtrack to the end of days…this is Embrace The Darkness!
Opening with ‘III.XXIII.MMXX’, an intro heavy with portent that leads us back to the days of lockdown and its shocking, unforeseen consequences, Embrace The Darkness then leaps straight into its momentous title track and the strides taken by Solitary are immediately apparent. The individual performances from each band member are stunning and the song craft is masterful. Despite the breathtaking ferocity on display there’s a considered depth and maturity to these songs that lifts Embrace The Darkness to unprecedented heights. Thirty years deep into their tumultuous career, Solitary are hitting new peaks and delivering like never before. From the bare-knuckle ultra aggression of ‘Settle Scores The Old Way’ to the foreboding ‘Virtues’ which tackles the harrowing issues of abuse within a framework of classic Solitary riffs, adorned with a vicious, barbed wire solo, it only takes one listen to know that this is the finest album Solitary have made to date. The absolute savagery and incendiary energy of the late album pairing ‘The Disappeared’ and ‘Section 21’ is utterly exhilarating, despite the forbidding shadows that lie between and behind every voracious vocal line and cataclysmic drum beat. There is no respite throughout Embrace The Darkness, no pause for breath or tranquil interlude, it is simply devastating. Finishing with the confrontational ‘Filtering Hindsight’, a caustic indictment of our post-brexit, post-covid societal car crash, this is thrash metal at its powerful, potent, glorious best – lean, mean, embedded with inescapable hooks and laced with deadly melody.
Solitary have renewed their partnership with producer Simon Efemey (Napalm Death, Paradise Lost, Deceased etc) and Embrace The Darkness sounds magnificent – the vocals have an extra edge of anger and potential violence, the guitars snarl like rabid dogs, the drum beats are infused with a skull-cracking thunder and the bass is a powerful, looming presence. Also returning to the team is artist Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The Almighty etc) who has created one of his finest pieces, capturing the blackened spirit of Embrace The Darkness in his cover art. Look out for exclusive physical format tracks – with the vinyl boasting the punishing ‘Divided And Demented’ and the CD featuring a ripping run through of The Exploited’s ‘Beat The Bastards’ that’s not to be missed. When Solitary unleash this beast of an album on September 6th nowhere will be safe from its claws. Prepare to Embrace The Darkness!
Line-up:
Richard Sherrington – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Gareth Harrop - Bass
Andy Mellor – Lead Guitar
Roy Miller - Drums
https://www.solitary.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Official.Solitary
Watch the video, here: https://youtu.be/vA5Of0oyKEA
Since the release of SYMBOL OF ETERNITY Album in 2022 the song HELL IS MY PURGATORY is a part of the band's live setlist. After Axel Ritt left the band in 2023 Grave Digger did a re-recording of this song with their new axeman TOBIAS KERSTING. The new version has more power, it's more Metal and it includes a brand-new guitar solo of one of the best axemen in Germany. This new version gives you a hint of what you can expect from the new Grave Digger album.
"Hell Is My Purgatory (Hellfire 2024)" is out now on all popular and well-known download & streaming platforms.
Single's smartlink: https://bfan.link/hell-is-my-purgatory
Grave Digger are:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Tobias Kersting (Guitars)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)
https://www.grave-digger.de
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ASCIAN – “SING TO ME, SWEET VOID”
Genre: Doom Metal / Post Metal
VÖ: 28.09.2024
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom
"Fans of legendary brutal/technical death metal acts such as Suffocation, Defeated Sanity, and Dying Fetus will find much to adore here, as the band slides and glides frictionlessly between hyper-tempo grooved-out blastbeats and the kind of neck-snapping palm-muted moshfests that make BDM such a fun genre"
CARNOPHAGE – “MATTER OF A DARKER NATURE”
For
fans of - Suffocation, Disentomb, Ulcerate, Deeds
of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Dying Fetus, Hour of Penance
Every eight years, the legendary mythical entity known as Carnophage arises to reestablish god-tier standards where brutal/technical death metal music goes. This time it is no different. Despite being one of the elder beings, they've recalibrated their sound as can be expected from them to ensure that it's relevant and cutting-edge for the time while keeping intact the original, inherited traits that propelled them to greatness in the first place. They've created an elegant, thoughtful and impactful blend of brutal and technical death metal, where each aspect complements the other without overpowering it, and ensuring that the production is earthy, organic and doesn't smother the soul of the music. The vocals are grunted with inhuman might but remain intelligible unlike most brutal bands of today. There is a masterful balance between the old and new styles, with Carnophage retaining the best qualities of both such as having the detailed structuring and fleshed out riffing while updating their sound with technical flourishes and subtle dissonance. This is virtually faultless music. From a death metal fan's perspective, everything is done to achievable perfection; an impeccable blend of sounds conjured up once again to be executed gloriously, for timeless music to reign once more
Line up:
Oral - Vocals
Mert Kaya - Guitars
Serhat Kaya - Guitars
Bengi Özgün Öztürk - Bass
Onur Özçelik - Drums
Artwork by Mitchell Nolte (Resin Tomb)
Track listing:
1. In My Bones
2. Until The Darkness Kills The Light
3. Matter Of A Darker Nature
4. Underneath The Horrendous One
5. Death Works Overtime
6. Eventually They Will Die
7. The Day We Avenge On
8. From Possibility To Actuality
Release date - August 2nd, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/carnophageturkey
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Chamber of Desolation is available now at https://linktr.ee/infernalrealm
Tracklist:
1) Black Millenia
2) Scarlet Fog
3) Chamber of Desolation
4) Primordial Seed
5) Fastened to the Rats
6) Shadows of the Ancient
7) Fleshed Inanition
8) Into Obscurity
Artwork for Chamber of Desolation by Jon Zig.
INFERNAL REALM is a 5-piece old-school death metal band with members scattered throughout the Pacific Northwest, US. The band was founded by guitarist Steven Cheng, who teamed up with drummer Chris Craven in 2017. They later added guitarist Jake Shuster, and after numerous lineup changes recruited Zach Page on vocals and producer Chris Mannino on bass.
INFERNAL REALM's sound comprises a sonic assault of catchy sinister riffs, and compelling blast beats, mixed with low guttural vocals and banshee-style screams. The lyrics weave together stories of disease, blighted lands, and apocalyptic scenery to bring forth the powers of darkness and ruin.
Worshipping at the altar of early-2000s eras of bands such as Morbid Angel, Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse, Vader, and Vital Remains to name a few, INFERNAL REALM violently awakens the old-school death metal beast.
INFERNAL REALM is:
Zack Page - vocals
Steven Cheng - guitar
Jack Shuster - guitar
Chris Mannino - bass
Chris Craven - drums
https://linktr.ee/infernalrealm
No Clean Singing has premiered the first single, Part I of 18-minute closing track, "The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore." No Clean Singing will premiere Part II on August 23 and Part III on September 11. Click the link that follows to stream Part I now!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/07/25/an-ncs-premiere-ingurgitating-oblivion-the-barren-earth-oozes-blood-and-shakes-and-moans-to-drink-her-childrens-gore-part-1/
Part I will be available on all platforms tomorrow, July 26. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.And that’s that."
Track
Listing:
1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Metal
For fans of: In Flames | Soilwork | Trivium | Shadows Fall
He walks the plains of dust and pain, with measured and deliberate tread. Never hurrying, his steps eat up the endless miles of eternity; beneath the boughs of weeping trees, beside the grey waters of the river of forgetting, through the ever-burning, sulphurous flames. Timorous, diminutive devils dance and flitter about his feet while larger prey watch from dark ravines and from behind curtain falls of lava – ashamed and afraid. He passes through the halls of silence, the blackened palaces of the fallen and the damned. He is the Hell Walker and sword in hand, with unflinching purpose and unwavering belief, he draws ever nearer to the tarnished throne of blustering arrogance and whispered regret…
Hell Walker is the debut album from Tyraels Ascension, the incredible new band summoned into being by guitarists Sean Searls of Bury Your Burdens and Kevin McNeil of Deathbreaker. From the very first song, ‘The Prophecy’, Hell Walker seizes you in its iron grip and there’s no escape. The robust, relentless vocals drive the song forward, riding on the powerful, driving rhythms while the twin guitars weave intricate webs of gold around the steel juggernaut. Like the spinning knives of an elegant assassin the melodious guitars dart and dance with breathtaking precision, lifting the sound of Tyraels Ascension to another level. Just listen to the solos in second track ‘Descent’ – this is the stuff of metal dreams! Heading deeper into the album the sheer strength of the song writing becomes ever more apparent, with the uplifting and superbly structured ‘The Art Of War’, the dynamic, imaginative ‘When The Hero Dies’ – a track fizzing with effervescent energy – and first single ‘Holy Fire’ with its furious pace and intensity and effortlessly smooth shifting between tempos, forming a stunning heart to this enthralling collection. The quality of musicianship, the dramatic atmosphere, the towering stature of the songs is maintained right to the final note of Hell Walker, making it one of the most accomplished and impressive debut albums of recent years.
Arrayed in stunning artwork that captures the amazing atmosphere and majestic power of the music within, Hell Walker will be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world by Rottweiler Records on August 2nd. Also landing on August 2nd, from Kisimul Studio in association with Rottweiler Records, will be Tyraels Ascension: Hell Walker the video game! Complete with the music of Tyraels Ascension fans can venture even deeper into the world of the Hell Walker.
See the trailer and info for the game https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046290/Tyraels_Ascension_Hell_Walker__The_Video_Game/
Follow the Hell Walker into the fire and discover a world of magnificent metal and immersive fantasy.
Line-up:
Kevin McNeil - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Sean Searls - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Alex theesen – Vocals
Drums on Hell Walker performed by Morgan Hoehne (Your Hands Write History)
Guest Vocals on ‘The Art Of War’ by Dustin Cichosz (Surpasses)
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TyraelsAscension
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE releases their fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN later this year via Inverse Records. Now they have released the first single and music video Crystal Rest from the upcoming album. The song spits versatility, lingers on doom and death yet to be crowned with vulnerability. As life itself.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-crystalrest
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/E2Bbs7SYe88
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Gods Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than two albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass,
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
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The band comments single:
‘The song "Medusa's Death" is based on the myth of Perseus and Medusa. Medusa is one of the three Gorgons who is often associated with death, with fear. In the song, the moment before her death at the hands of Perseus is described in a bloody and gruesome way. The deliberate choice of this myth is because she represents horror, the other side of beauty that fascinates and repels, seduces and kills. The female gaze, usually a source of seduction, in Medusa becomes a source of instant death, turning anyone who looks at her into solid stone."
Listen Medusa's Death single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/kreyl-medusa
Track list:
1- Giants of Arto Island 02:52
2- Nekromateion of Ephyra 03:22
3- Medusa’s Death 03:51
4- The Oracle of Delphi 03:22
5- Esoteric Mother of the Waning Moon 03:37
6- The Dark Kingdom of Tartarus 03:50
7- Sparagmos 04:23
8- Hydra of Lerna 03:59
9- The Battle of Typhoon 04:42
Album cover by Lordigan Pedro Sena. Edited by Xavi Brosa
Biography:
The Kreyl project was born during the winter of 2020, in the city of Barcelona (Catalunya/Spain), from an idea of Virus Tremor, guitarist of the band and also guitarist of the black metal band Nefasta and the brutal death metal band Handle with Hate. It was inspired by the album ‘I’ by the Finnish black metal band Hedonihil and many other bands of the second wave of black metal. Later on the Kreyl project was joined by: Croma Lan Ro as drummer, also drummer of the black metal band Fogos; Necrum Nebulas as bass player and already a member of the brutal death bands Caustic and Handle with Hate; I. Luna as guitarist, already member of the brutal death band
Caustic and Eris Nocturna Aura on vocals, already singer in the black metal band Nefasta and mastermind of the dark ambient solo project Aetheria (Italy).
Kreyl's idea is to move away from the usual themes centred on Satan and Anti-Christianity and to focus more on historical-cultural themes closely related to the concept of death, occultism, ancient civilizations, exalting also the most raw, violent and brutal local mythology and paganism from a philosophical and dark point of view.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/kreyl-obscure-rise-of-ancient-eulogy-cd-pre-order
ANCIENT
ENTITIES - "ECHOES OF ANNIHILATION"
Blending the brutal layers of modern death metal with the raw ferocity of old-school sounds, "Echoes of Annihilation" promises to be a landmark release. Ancient Entities' unique approach to the genre is designed to captivate seasoned metalheads and new fans.
Ancient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Tracklist
1. Cenote Sagrado
2. Empire In Ashes
3. Creatures From The Sand
4. Blood Upon Stone
5. Ritual Autopsy
6. Hidden
7. Pierced by Obsidian
8. Wall of War
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas
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CARNIVORE DIPROSOPUS – “RISE OF THE INSURRECTION”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: august 9th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Bolt Thrower | Disavowed | Houwitser
The day of destruction has arrived, when your order and your systems of control collapse and fall in ruins. The time of chaos is now as the old world dies in flames and a hail of gunfire. The bloated body of your corporate domination will be torn asunder and your opulent palaces of sneering self-satisfaction will be washed away in a tidal wave of blood. The world will be reborn, screaming beneath the caterpillar tracks of the war machine. This is a new age of warfare; this is the rise of the insurrection!
Carnivore Diprosopus, purveyors of obliterating, bone-crushing brutality since 2002 are back with a career defining new album, their first since 2013 and their most destructive to date. Rise Of The Insurrection begins with the introductory piece, ‘Insurrection Ordinance’, which is a defiant demonstration of firepower as the Carnivore Diprosopus battalions take to the field of conflict. Remorseless, rolling riffs build in monstrous heaviness before the guns erupt in the world breaking barrage of ‘Begin Redemption’ and the sheer capability for carnage of Carnivore Diprosopus becomes apparent. There is no resisting this onslaught. You lose all sense of time and reality as ‘The Battle Of Saicasm (Aerial Predator)’ brings a blitzkrieg of death from above, leaving gaping wounds in the earth and the riffs of ‘The Onslaught…Cyborg Tank Division’ – featuring a guest appearance from Angel Ochoa (Abominable Putridity, Cephalotripsy, Disgorge etc) – tumble around your blasted ears like spent shell cases falling from a white hot machine gun spitting death. Perhaps the most impressive display of scorched earth sonics though, comes in the form of ‘Khristov’s Seventh Eagle Legion’, with its wonderful jarring notes like alarm bells announcing the end of the world that progress to a horrifying bludgeoning , accompanied by a vocal delivery of unearthly power from the band’s founder member and talismanic general, Mr. Oscarnivore T-666. Featuring as a bonus track, a reanimation of ‘Whore Collector Of Testicles’, with additional vocals from Rene Barthoulot of Slamentation, which first appeared on Carnivore…’s debut album, Filled My Stomach With A Pregnant’s Corpse back in 2004, Rise Of The Insurrection is a triumphant return to the frontlines for this most uncompromising of brutal death metal strike forces.
More than a decade on from previous album Condemned By The Alliance, Carnivore Diprosopus have retaken their place of prominence in the death metal ranks with ease. Complete with the war torn artwork of Pedro ‘Lordigan’ Sena (Analepsy, Ingested, Putrid Pile etc) Rise Of The Insurrection is irresistible and unstoppable. When Comatose Music unleash this beast on August 9th nothing will stand in its way!
Line-up:
Mr. Oscarnivore T-666 - Vocals
Pablo Gonzalez - Bass
Jose ‘Nacho’ Rondon - Guitar
Andres ‘Obispo’ Zuleta - Guitar
Wilson ‘Brigadier’ Henao – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CarnivoreDiprosopus
BRED FOR SLAUGHTER (ex-Exhumed) set to release KILL FOR SATAN on August 23rd via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
For
fans of :
Carcass, Defleshed, Deicide, Entombed, Exhumed, Marduk, Mayhem, Morbid Angel,
Obituary, Sepultura, Slayer and Vader.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from South Bay California's extreme Blackened Deathgrinding old school maniacs Bred For Slaughter. Kill For Satan is up now for pre-order and will be released August 23rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch. Bred For Slaughter's current lineup includes former Exhumed vocalist Mark Smith, from the original demo era of the band.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome back Bred For Slaughter with their sophomore EP Kill For Satan! Hailing from the South Bay of California, Bred For Slaughter shreds old school, fast, dark, and extreme Blackened Deathgrind, dedicated to keepin’ it real and true! Kill For Satan lets loose six tracks of pure shredding insanity, featuring scene veteran Mark Smith (ex-Exhumed demo era) on vocals. Bred For Slaughter pukes forth a dark and evil mix of nastiness, influenced by the classic eras of Grindcore, Death Metal and Black Metal, with songs that stick to your brain and will keep you headbangin’!
Listen to the single "Rape Kill Conquer" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yEj0PqeUSM
Tracklisting:
1. Rape Kill Conquer
2. Kill For Satan
3. Vacant Grave
4. Possessed By The Beast
5. Kill Kill Kill
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The latest full length from the Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People is a beautiful and cohesive mélange of the various sub-styles of the genre and has undeniable emotive appeal. You can stream a couple of tracks from the album https://hellisotherpeoplebm.bandcamp.com/album/moirae and check it out for yourself.
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE”
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, Drudkh
Hell Is Other People from Canada have elegantly and passionately crafted a black metal album that imbibes influences from several of its related subgenres such as atmospheric black metal, post-black metal and even DSBM in parts, forming a cohesive, expressive and all-encompassing sound that the band is comfortable in carrying throughout. The band goes about playing these intuitively structured songs with a palpable burning fervour which makes all the difference. It is difficult to remain unmoved by such impactful and poignant songs and even more so to efface them from memory, the languid pacing furthermore prolonging their lingering presence in the mind. The five songs here seem interconnected emotionally even though they offer slightly differing moods, as if showcasing phases of the same pained existence. 'Moirae' is a stunning, beautifully tempered album with a remarkable range of expression that comes across as genuine and heartfelt.
Line up
Nathan Boots - Guitar
Nicholas Luck - Guitar
Nathan Ferreira - Bass, Vocals
James Ditty - Drums
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Track listing
1. Moirae 6:58
2. Fates 6:43
3. Degrade 7:48
4. Loss 8:45
5. Atropos 13:28
Release date - October 11th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/HiOPofficial
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE – “THE DEVIL KNOWS MY NAME”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Deathcore/Slam Death
For fans of: Annotations Of An Autopsy | Ingested | Gutrectomy | (Un)Worthy
Tearing their way out of Clemson, South Carolina like a caged beast bursting through the bars of its prison, come Cleansing of the Temple, a deathcore/slam death wrecking ball of rage. Having already made a powerful impact on the underground scene with their 2022 EP, Slam 4 The Lamb - a collection of colossal riffs and uncompromising lyrics - Cleansing of the Temple are now poised to unleash their first full length album. A caustic display of all-consuming fury, the sound of desperation and unravelling sanity, The Devil Knows My Name is an intimidating display of nerve-shredding intensity. Follow us now, into the darkness…
The Devil Knows My Name opens with the strangely unsettling introduction of ‘Farther Along The Valley’, which seethes with repressed dark emotion, gradually raising the fear-tinged anticipation for the oncoming annihilation…and then Cleansing of the Temple bring down the hammer – hard. ‘God Of Hate’ explodes into life with a gargantuan, impossible scream over pit-inducing rhythms before jarring, angular riffs shatter the structure, only to be eaten up by waves of absolute devastation. From here there is no way back, as the great lumbering beast that is title track ‘The Devil Knows My Name’ picks up your scent. Tortured screams and sewer-scouring, inhuman growls ride the filthy, sludge infected, doom grooves and you can feel the ground shake beneath your feet. The ensuing journey through the blasted sonic landscape is mercilessly intense, from the staggering, relentless anger of ‘Sardis’ to the hardcore aggression of first single, ‘I, Afflicted’ and the disconcerting, multi-directional attack of ‘Stained Glass Blues’, featuring a guest appearance from Brayden Gibbs of Candescent. However, the absolute crowning glory of The Devil Knows My Name comes with the climactic ‘Where Does Darkness Dwell When We Open Our Eyes’. Possessing a towering presence, an array of clinical riffs and ultra-extreme vocal violence, this epic, album concluding track slips beneath the waters of cold, atmospheric melody before charging headlong to an ending in fire, a sudden frenzy of destruction that will leave you breathless. It’s a powerful, affecting finish to an album that fulfils all the promise suggested by Cleansing of the Temple’s earlier recordings and bludgeoning live shows.
Cleansing of the Temple are now a part of the burgeoning roster of extremity at Rottweiler Records, who will launch this ballistic missile of an album at the world on July 12th. Produced, mixed and mastered by Glenn Gizzi of Phinehas fame, every element of The Devil Knows My Name possesses not only clarity and power, but crackles with tension and electrifying energy, the passion of the individual performances palpable. This is not your average slam record, or just another album cut from the deathcore template. When Cleansing of the Temple come calling be prepared for an experience like no other.
Line-up:
Gavin James – Vocals
Rasheen Johnson - Drums
Dustin Duvall – Guitar
Matthew Clark – Guitar
Randy Smith – Bass
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
Label: Independent Release
Release date: august 19th 2024
Genre: Slam Death/Deathcore
For fans of: Gorevent | Acranius | Gutrectomy | Guttural Slug
“In their rhythmic piping, droning, rattling, and beating I felt an element of terror beyond all the known terrors of earth—a terror peculiarly dissociated from personal fear, and taking the form of a sort of objective pity for our planet, that it should hold within its depths such horrors as must lie beyond these aegipanic cacophonies.”
‘Under The Pyramids’ - H.P. Lovecraft
Beneath my feet the earth shakes, as if in the throes of contorting agony – and rising from unimagined depths I hear the sound of drums like sky-rending thunder. They are drums of war, drums of imperious domination, drums of summoning. I slip into a trance and my mind’s eye descends through the soil, through the bones and relics of ages past, through the earth’s tortured crust, the red hell of the seething mantle, down into the planet’s core of fire. And there amidst the flames I see the creatures of nightmare amassed in their countless millions, bowing low before the impossible magnitude of the lord of devils, made strong by our pernicious wickedness, a towering god of darkness…the Sin Eater!
A new force in extreme heaviness has emerged from the south London smoke, a new pulverizing power without mercy, without remorse – Hellwrath have arrived upon the extreme music stage. Debut EP, Sin Eater, opens with the sounds of desperate panic that are slowly but insistently obliterated by riffs like the pounding of a gargantuan steam hammer. Landing staggered and staggering blows, first song, ‘Silence By Death’, delivers the Hellwrath manifesto – monstrous slamming power above all and beyond all. With vocals that rumble through your ribcage, shaking your internal organs and riffs that scour the sewers and the dark places of the earth, all riding on insidiously pulsating rhythms and a sense of inherent, mechanistic violence, Sin Eater unleashes a high impact sonic attack, with the force of a mortar shell. From the methodical beating of ‘The Alchemist’, with the weight of the world behind every chord, to the deep, scarring grooves and massive tactile riffs of ‘Hellwrath’, this EP is a journey through a landscape of blasted devastation. Vocalist and lyricist Paul Bower has drawn upon his days working in the grim and pressurised environment of the UK’s prisons and his own battles against the demons that prey on our mental well-being, infusing Sin Eater with an aura of confusion, anger and despondency, intensifying the brutal, juddering collision between the listener’s psyche and the band’s venomous outpourings of wounded rage. Concluding with a cover of Godsmack’s ‘I Stand Alone’ that takes this EP into different territories of melody and structure, despite being slammed into the dirt with typical Hellwrath heft and muscle, along with an EDM remix of ‘Sin Eater’ by Neutropics , Hellwrath’s debut demonstrates a willingness and ability to infiltrate unexpected dominions of darkness in the band’s quest for ultimate domination.
Produced and mixed by Alex Sedin (Anachronism, Adelon, Essence Of Datum etc) of Ghostalgy Prods, Sin Eater sounds vast and intimidatingly heavy, with an undercurrent of unnerving atmosphere. Prepare to be shaken to the core when Sin Eater erupts from the depths on August 19th.
Line-up:
Paul Bower - Vocals
Dylan Price - Bass
Igor Korsakov - Guitar
Recorded along the highways of Wisconsin in the band's mobile studio, Death Keeps offers seven tracks of darkly aggressive metal.
The band comments on their unorthodox recording process, "We wanted to make the recording process unique and memorable, so we hit the road in a 14-foot camper, traveling around Wisconsin to write and record our music. This mobile studio experience was fun and inspired us in ways we hadn't imagined."
Two singles from Death Keeps are now streaming. Listen to "Found Under a Cold Knife" and "Leech" at https://linktr.ee/darkdeedsmke
Tracklist:
1. Found Underneath a Cold Knife
2. Leech
3. Apostate
4. Dogma
5. Remorse
6. King of Pentacles
7. Death Keeps (feat. Bind the Sacrifice)
Death Keeps will be available on streaming platforms on August 10. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/darkdeeds1/death-keeps
Line up:
Ben Prendergast - Guitar/Vocals
Allan Barth III - Vocals
Shane Garski - Bass
Kevin Giersch - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/DARKDEEDSmke
Montreal-based FROSTBITE has unleashed the title track from their upcoming new album, RELENTLESS GRIEF.
Following the band's 2016 release, Etching Obscurity" FROSTBITE is back and pushing forward with a darker and heavier approach to their vicious blackened death metal approach. After a short hiatus during which all members kept busy touring the US and Canada with other projects, the timing was finally right to finalize and release FROSTBITE's next chapter and bring the band back on stage.
Stream "Relentless Grief" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_oaFNDVsBo
Black Lion Records will release Relentless Grief on September 20. Pre-order the album on CD and digital formats at https://orcd.co/relentless-grief-album
Tracklist:
1. Unearthing Dread
2. Death Omen
3. Flagellants
4. Void And Emptiness
5. Echoes Of Eldritch Past
6. Ravenous Possessions
7. Relentless Grief
8. Omnia Perit
9. Existence Forlorn
Stream the album's first single, "Flagellants" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Qh6tSkafI
Guitars, bass, and vocals on Relentless Grief were recorded by David Gagné, with drums recorded by Rémi LeGresley at The Grid Studios. The album was mixed and mastered by Honza Kapák. Artwork by Mark Erskine.
FROSTBITE is:
Max Allard: Guitars and Vocals
Stef Deschênes: Bass
Kévin Lampron: Drums
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https://linktr.ee/frostbitemetal
Finnish old school Thrash/Death metal band JEWEL THRONE is set to release their debut album 'BLOOD VULTURES' on October 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single title track Blood Vultures is released today and lyrics video is available here: https://youtu.be/AocU_xw2xFk
The band comments single:
“‘Blood Vultures’, the title track of the forthcoming Jewel Throne debut album is a story about the price of carelessness. One can trust no one in this world. Don’t let your guard down, don’t let anyone close to you. Don’t take a chance or you will be destroyed. There will always be hordes of bloodthirsty creatures ready to stab you in the back. Creatures beneath contempt. Creatures shadowed by disgrace. The despicable and filthy creatures of the lowest circle of Hell."
Listen Blood Vultures single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-blood
Biography:
Jewel Throne was formed as a trio in May 2019 by bassist-vocalist Mika Sallanen, the other members being guitarist Jari Yrjänäinen and drummer Jouni Kurikka. All were already very experienced with lots of bands, demos and a few albums already in their CV’s since all had begun their adventures in music already back in the late 80´s/early 90´s. The first lineup released three EP´s in quick succession. These simple thrash metal releases should now be considered as mere rough sketches of what was to come later.
It was time to add two more musicians – guitarist Toni Koskinen and vocalist Jesse Huovinen, and Jewel Throne mark II was born. Musically the band improved a lot with this change. This lineup released a bunch of singles and an EP ‘Obscure Relics’, which was also released as a tape by Fetusvomit Records. After this it was decided that it was time for the original guitar player to leave the band.
Now as a four-piece, Jewel Throne mark III moved on. They released two singles and an EP ‘Illiterati’ – a release vastly superior to anything they had achieved so far. So now it was the time to decide what to do next. The band had lots of songs ready, so it was decided to jump head first into the unknown and record their debut album. The recording sessions started in Easter 2023. The band entered the studio with 20 songs out of which 17 songs ended up being recorded.
All in all, the recordings took a bit longer than expected due to various issues, but in early spring 2024 the band had a finished product in their hands. ‘Blood Vultures’ was born – an album of 12 highly energetic and angry thrash/death metal songs. It was time to search for a record label, and in June 2024 the band signed with Inverse Records.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/jewel-throne-blood-vultures-cd-pre-order
Track
list:
1. Blood Vultures
2. Cosmic Titan Engines
3. Psychotoxic Assault
4. The Graveyard of Dreams
5. Megaton Headshot
6. Instant Apocalypse
7. The Extinction Level Express
8. Hate Overdrive
9. Mental Self-Mutilation
10. Hammer Down the Last Nail
11. Suffer The Fools
12. The Overlord
Album cover by Observingdeath
Line-up:
Jesse Huovinen – vocals
Toni Koskinen – guitars
Mika Sallanen – bass/vocals
Jouni Kurikka - drums
https://linktr.ee/jewelthronefinland
TUSENÅRSEKEN – “OMHULDRA”
Label: Grind To Death Records
Release date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Bathory | Enslaved | Imperium Dekadenz | Falls Of Rauros
From the Swedish town of Höör, in that country’s southernmost county of Skåne, comes Tusenårseken, the black metal creation of Andreas Karlsson. Since he first summoned the spirit of Tusenårseken into life in 2020, Andreas Karlsson has released two full length albums and an EP and is now set to unveil his third album, Omhuldra. While solo black metal projects are not particularly uncommon, those that can leave you stunned by their musical accomplishments, the breadth and depth of their imagination and creativity certainly are. Karlsson without doubt possesses a rare talent and in Omhuldra he has shaped an album of breathtaking magic…
When Omhuldra begins with ‘Ode till alla fattiga kräk’, its opening vocal chant, steeped in the sounds of Scandinavian folklore, deftly changes your surroundings and perceptions. The world around you fades as the music transports you to the high mountain passes, beneath the shadowed canopy of vast forests, through cold and lightless tunnels far beneath the earth and beside glittering, cold lakes – vast mirrors reflecting the open sky. Each song tells a different tale and paints a different dream. The feral riffs of ‘Våren förgiftad’ eat at the nerve endings as haunted melodies rise slowly to the surface of its icy waters, shrouded in impenetrable mystery. ‘Riket bortom livet’ begins with warlike intensity, the formidable, tumultuous drums recalling the immortal aura of Bathory’s peerless Blood, Fire, Death before slipping sideways through an array of rhythmic and atmospheric changes, each welcome and wonderful. There is so much to experience as you are carried through Tusenårseken’s kingdom of folk, tradition, myth and magic…it’s bewildering and bewitching. From the jagged, embittered blackness of ‘Himmelens hand’ to the campfire meditations of ‘En vila i eländet’ and on to the earthshaking march of giants through a realm of legends that is ‘Grönskan vi minns’. While at the album’s heart lies the immensity of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’, where a thousand different elements of sound seem to be woven into a tapestry of the song. If such a startlingly beautiful album can be said to have a finest moment, then Omhuldra’s must surely lie within the sorcerous weft and weave of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’.
Omhuldra will be released by Grind To Death Records on September 6th, swathed in the richly detailed artwork of Daniel Karlsson (Furnace, Throneless etc) and for those who discover its glorious fury, its storm winds over jagged, snow-crested peaks, its ethereal melodies, its torrents of daunting power…it will be a gift to be treasured for a lifetime. Light the hilltop fires and watch for its coming.
Line-up:
Andreas Karlsson – All music and vocals
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3000AD return reenergised with their new song from the highly anticipated follow-up album to 2020s "The Void". "Ghettocide" continues the dystopian theme of the debut album while bringing fresh new sonic elements.
For fans of : DRI, Exodus, Slayer, Municipal Waste, etc.
Release Date: July 19, 2024
Label: Total Metal Records
Biography
3000AD are Crossover/Thrash Metal three piece from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Guitarist Sam Pryor, bassist Scott Austin and drummer Hellmore Bones formed the band to fuse their passion for Thrash Metal, 80’s Punk Rock and bleak, dystopian, futuristic imagery.
“The Void”, the band’s debut album, was recorded in studios in Hollywood, California and Auckland, New Zealand. Award winning engineer and producer Clint Murphy mixed the album, and it was mastered at the iconic Sterling Sound in New York City.
In the short time, 3000AD toured across New Zealand and gained airplay on several major radio stations.
At March 27, 2020, the album was officially released by Total Metal Records. It was supported by Total Metal Over Europe Tour - X, together with legendary German Necronomicon.
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "MY GHOST" will be released in the next October. Now it's time to present "Call Of The Moon" the first single that the band releases today on vinyl as a 7" EP and available at https://shorturl.at/HCBau and in digital format.
A lyric video created by Marcelo Silva (Motion Graphics) is available at https://youtu.be/n0_XISysdMo
Just two songs but a great release featuring the title track, "Call Of The Moon" for sure one of the songs that better represents the extreme inner journey that Ingar and his bandmates undertake this time, and a side B track, one of the most progressive episode of their entire career. It's titled "The Awekening" and presents Roy Nikolaisen's magnificent trumpet in an extreme context such as that of Black Metal.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm and mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio, "Call Of The Moon" represents the first step of a long trip that will open us the doors to "My Ghost" an album that the same Ingar Amlien admits to be the more personal album ever created by the band.
We just have to wait and we are sure that it will not disappoint you.
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GRAVE ROBBER – “THE CELLAR SESSIONS”
Label: Thumper Punk Records
Release date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Horror Punk
For fans of: Misfits | Ramones | Creeper | The Meteors
By daylight the graveyard can be a place of peaceful reflection and thoughtful wandering amongst memories of the loved and lost. But the night…the night changes everything. In its dark embrace things become so much more than they seemed under the comforting rays of the sun. The shadows are deeper, the silence holds unspoken threat and each sudden sound near stops your trembling heart. The stone angels’ beatific smiles have changed to enraged glares of furious reproach…and was that the sound of a shovel biting into the sacred soil? As white serpents of mist slither about your ankles with a touch that freezes the skin, nothing here is what it seems…
For nearly twenty years Fort Wayne’s Grave Robber have been invoking the sounds of the cemetery and the atmosphere of the tomb with their ripping horror punk anthems. Their horde of undead devotees, brethren of the boneyards, have clutched albums like 2009s Inner Sanctum and 2018s Escaping The Grave to their cold, decaying hearts with a fervent passion. Punk, metal and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion delivered with frenetic energy, snarling guitars, fiendish atmosphere and a voice that can shake fleshless skeletons from their dusty, dreamless slumbers. Since they began Grave Robber have not shied away from tackling a cover version – some that could have been written for these adrenaline fuelled ghouls and some that you’d never imagine finding their way into the Grave Robber mausoleum. Over the last decade, In between breathing life into an array of albums and EPs, the Robbers have been hard at work in their rehearsal cellar, drawing together the finest of their raucous covers, those most powerfully imbued with the spirit of the unquiet dead…and at last the definitive collection is ready to be unearthed! The Cellar Sessions features classic songs from Misfits, Black Sabbath, Jim Croce and Norman Greenbaum, legendary laments from Metallica, Nirvana, Cyndi Lauper and more – all transformed and dissected , reworked and reanimated by the carousing corpses of Grave Robber. Sure, some covers albums can be throwaway, or hit and miss affairs, but not this stitched and bandaged beast that has come crawling up those cellar steps. This is the sound of celebration for the creatures of the night, anthems of rebellion for the outcasts and the lost boys, the witches, the zombies, the blood suckers and the wolves.
The spirit of The Cellar Sessions is perfectly captured in the brilliant cover artwork, created by Paul Stier (Brotality, Symphony Of Heaven etc) and the disparate tracks have been brought together into one sinister sound elixir by the production and mastering skills of Tim Bushong and Michael Walter. Out now on Thumper Punk Records, The Cellar Sessions is the perfect record for the night time hours, when the moon rides high in a star-dusted, stygian sky.
Line-up:
Wretched - Vokills
Carcass - Bass/Vokills
Viral - Guitar/Vokills
Plague – Smash Doom Tubs
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It's finally out! Both the bands, Diskord and Atvm, have contributed in their own peculiar ways to make this an exceptional split release - not just in terms of quality, but also the kind of music contained therein. It'll be a real shame if this gets overlooked - it may not be immediately accessible but it's got a hundred riffs and innovation that's hard to come by in death metal. Please stream it in full on YouTube below or on Bandcamp
https://diskordband.bandcamp.com/album/bipolarities It would be awesome to see this split get more coverage!
DISKORD /ATVM - “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
Chasm
Norwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more.
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
VICRECORDS News :
NECRONOMICON – „THE DEMOS „
One of the earliest extreme German Metal bands: NECRONOMICON's earliest works: Demo 1 Total Rejection (1985), Demo 2 Blind Destruction (1985) and two tracks from the ‘Break Out’ compilation album 1986
Necronomicon is a German Thrash Metal Legend, founded in 1983. The band still exists today and has released eleven full length albums up till now. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems with founding member Freddy (guitars and vocals). Restored, remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Vio Lence, Sodom, Destruction). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Vio Lence, Malevolent Creation, Hirax).
Genocide (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Total Rejection (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Rebel (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Woman (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Danger (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Wehrt Euch (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Intro (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Iron Charm (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Insanity (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Blind Destruction (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Bloody Revenge (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
Blind Destruction( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
DISINCARNATE
– „ SOUL EROSION DEMO 1992 „
Florida death metal featuring James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary). After James had left Death (he recorded ‘Spiritual Healing’ in 1990), Obituary (recorded ‘Cause of Death’ in late 1990 with them) and Cancer (with whom he recorded ‘Dead Shal Rise’ in 1991) he started his own death metal band: Disincarnate.
Soul Erosion demo 1992 was recorded, mixed, & produced at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida Scott Burns (Death, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide). Alex Marquez was a special guest drummer on this demo; he appeared courtesy of Malevolent Creation, Solstice, Resurrection and Demolition Hammer. The demo contains one extra live bonus track.
The booklet contains the restored original demo artwork by Dale Vied (also Naphobia art). Restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audiolab, March 2024 (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron). This demo led to a deal with Roadrunner Records and Disincarnate released their well-received debut album ‘Dreams of the Carrion Kind’ in 1993. Murphy went on playing for Testament 1993-1996, 1998-2000 and has his own recording Studio in Florida.
SAD WHISPERINGS – „ RETURN TO AUTUMN “
Sad Whisperings was formed in 1990 (as Desecrate) and released several demo’s in the 80’s / 90s up till their split in 2004 and gained a worldwide cult following. Sad Whisperings was pure doom death metal like their early inspiration Paradise Lost and with a touch of the Dutch school of doom death metal like The Gathering. Sad Whisperings got signed by Dutch cult label Foundation 2000 (The Gathering, Gorefest) and released their debut album in 1993 called ’Sensitive to autumn’. Demos 1995 & 1998 are a natural follow up to their debut, doom death metal, Dutch style.
The booklet contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal).
EQUINOX- „ JOURNEY INTO OBLIVION „
Re-release of the sold out, second album of Equinox 2003 album. Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Journey into Oblivion was recorded and mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Ji and Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel) and the band. The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus promo demo 1994 and The Basement Sessions 1993, 15 tracks in total.
EQUINOX- „ RETURN TO MYSTERY „
Equinox was a black / death metal band from Florida, formed in 1992.Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Re-release of the sold out, legendary 1996 debut of Equinox which was mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel). The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus the 1995 Ep, Live in Orlando 1993 and The Anthem to the Moon demo 1993. 15 tracks in total.
LOBOTOMY
– „ FINAL WRATH, THE EARLY HYMNS OF LOBOTOMY”
LOBOTOMY was a Swedish death metal act from Stockholm formed in 1989 and split-up in 2000. The band released several demos in the early 90s and three full-length studio albums, before the band folded in 2000. This compilation,’ Final Wrath, The early hymns of Lobotomy’ contains all demos, ep’ s and promo’s from 1989 till 1993 prior to their debut album. CD 1 contains: ‘When Death Draws Near’ demo 1990, Promo 1991, ‘Against The Gods’ demo July 1992, ‘Nailed In Misery’ demo June 1993. CD 2: ‘Hymn’ Ep December 1993, Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993. All songs restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audio lab (Vio Lence, Possessed). Line notes by Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral re-issues) and extensive interview by Nicola Constantini ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDS METALL. Including productions by Thomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studios (Entombed, Grave, Dismember) and Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral). Liner notes by key figures from the extreme metal scene(Kam Lee - Massacre, Alex Hellid - Nihilist, Entombed), Masse Broberg (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral) and many more. 34 page booklet double cd full of old pictures, flyers posters.
CD 1:When Death Draws Near demo 1990,Promo 1991,Against The Gods demo July 1992,Nailed In Misery demo June 1993
CD 2:Hymn Ep December 1993,Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Rehearsal tracks 1990 (Reh. Tape 1990),Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993
DISK1:
Inner Wrath [When Death Draws Near]
When Death Draws Near [When ..]
Into This Life [When Death Draws Near]
Instinct of Brutality [Promo 91]
Possession [Promo 91]
Depriver of Life [Promo 91]
Endless Maze [Promo 91]
Against the Gods [Against The Gods]
Depriver of Life [Against The Gods]
Seize the Throne [Against The Gods]
Lobotomized [Against The Gods]
Darkened Times [Against The Gods]
Endless Maze [Against The Gods]
Eternal Damnation [Against The Gods]
Misery End [Nailed In Misery]
Nailed [Nailed In Misery]
Instinct of Brutality [Nailed In Misery]
CD 2
Turmoil [Hymn]
Flowertrip (Part I) [Hymn]
In Bloodstained Greed[Hymn]
Rapture - Live 89 Shitzo
Rapture - Satanic Extirpator Reh 90
When Death Draws Near - Reh Tape 90
Reincarnation of the dead Reh Tape 90
Inner Wrath - Reh Tape 90
(Beyond) Possession - Live Akalla 91
Endless Maze - Live Akalla 91
Instict Of Brutality - Live 92
Eternal Damnation - Live 92
Depriver Of Life - Live 92
The Hate That Breaths - Demo 93
Soulshifter - Demo 93
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Finnish folk/death metal band WOLFHORDE is set to release their third studio album 'BLOODMOON SYMPHONIES' on August 30th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single 'KILLER RABBIT OF CAERBANNOG' is released today and lyric video can be seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIOgIj1gLA
The band comments:
“Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog is a metaphor or a description of severe depression. It is the soft creature that is easily disregarded as ‘nothing’, yet it possesses the potential for absolute destruction.
The lyric video for Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog is a combination of imagination and artificial intelligence with the intention of creating something nightmarish to complement the lyrics of this song."
Listen 'Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wolfhorde-killer
Watch 'Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)' music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2lI0q65z-E
Track
list:
01. Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog
02. Forsaken Shrine
03. Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)
04. Kuoleman Mustat Siivet
05. Anubis
06. Phantom Queen
07. Last Good Fight
08. Bloodmoon Symphony
Composed by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Lyrics by Juho Tuominen
Album cover by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Biography:
Wolfhorde skillfully combines different elements into metal music.
The way our music is presented is well thought out, and it includes influences from folk music and the vast sound worlds of cinematic music. The goal is to create a versatile, distinctive and engaging listening experience. While we embrace the intensity and power of metal, we also integrate the softer, more melodic aspects. This combination of styles allows us to create music that is not only heavy and compelling, but also rich in texture and meaning. We combine aggressive guitar riffs with atmospheric symphonies and folk music accompanied by various lyrical themes.
Line-up:
Werihukka - Guitar and other instruments
Hukkapätkä - Vocals and Drums
https://www.wolfhorde.fi
https://www.facebook.com/WolfhordeBandOfficial
The release of the fascinating progressive death metal band Februus is imminent and I would urge you all to give it a shot, if only because the band's trying to do something innovative with the style. It doesn't hurt that it's brilliantly written and manages to be brutal while it's trying to explore new realms. The album is now streaming in full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvFJrYc-Q7s
FEBRUUS – “SURVEILLANCE ORGY”
For
fans of
- Edge of Sanity, Pan-Thy-Monium, Carbonized, Morbus Chron, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Afflicted, Swelling Repulsion, Floating
As if the recent onslaught by progressive death metal bands Diskord, Atvm, Swelling Repulsion and Defect Designer on the label wasn't enough, Februus join the raiding party and bring the fireworks with their unheralded gem of a release in 'Surveillance Orgy'. Originally self-released by the sole band member, it blew away every unsuspecting listener who chanced upon it. There are only five songs on the album, the shortest one being three minutes and the longest one touching almost 15 minutes, and it's clear that their expression can't be confined by anything trivial of that sort. They seem to warp through time, nay, dimensions in the multiverse going by how often the music takes sudden, unexpected detours within each of the songs. The experience is unparalleled; the progressions are highly unpredictable and the manner in which they hurtle through them is both dizzying and exhilarating, all the while maintaining a sufficient heaviness worthy of the death metal tag. This is an album that transports the listener not to a particular place but all fucking over. And those adventurous enough will only strap in tighter, for albums like these are as rare as a cosmic event occurring only once every few decades.
Line up:
Andreas Karlsson - All vocals, guitar, bass, electronic sounds and drum programming
Mixing by Andreas Karlsson
Mastering by Mattias Persson
Cover painting, layout and logo by Daniel Karlsson
Track listing:
1. Gentrification of the Soul 07:06
2. Morning Star over Deathlehem 08:25
3. The Price of Enterprise 03:13
4. Surveillance Orgy 08:01
5. Resignation Syndrome 14:25
Official release date - July 19th, 2024
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A.M.E.N. sign to My Kingdom Music for what we could define as the new course of the band. The creature that is about to be born is called "ARGENTO", will be released on November 22nd and promises to be an intimate, avant-gardish work disconnected from the classic patterns of modern feeling.
Vittorio Sabelli (Dawn Of A Dark Age, Notturno, Incantvm) and Erba Del Diavolo from Il Ponte Del Diavolo, hearts, minds and souls of the band, have given an incredible stylistic twist to the project, creating a work with the heart turned towards the past, which moves between classical music and Jazz, but explores Blues, Dark, Doom and musical contaminations that develop in 'noir' and psychological fields.
These are Vittorio's words which allow us to enter the bowels of "Argento" and his project: "A.M.E.N. second chapter was born and evolves from a prelude by J.S. Bach, a D minor prelude, which this time does not cross the boundaries of Grindcore, Brutal Death Metal and Free Jazz that had characterized "The Book of Lies - Liber I", but goes on to discover much more intimate, introspective and primordial meanders of the human soul.
The various episodes of the album pay homage to the 'King' of Italian horror, Dario Argento, as the five songs that compose it are inspired by films by the Italian director".
What we are about to present to you promises to be unique in the current musical panorama, an album that succeeds to move from typically Jazz and Blues compositions to moments of pure Dark Doom in the style of early Ulver, all with the voice of Erba Del Diavolo which is here a true protagonist, decanting and giving melodies with an interpretation that moves from the great jazz singers of the past to embrace the present with her unique timbre and nuances.
So expect an album that sounds like something you can hear in a smoky jazz club in New Orleans and that shows you that when extreme music meets so-called "high" music, the result is unexpectedly sublime.
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The
second Single "PIECES" from DEFILED EMBRACE the forthcoming second full-length studio
album, "THE NETHER EARTH", by Israeli Doom Metal
project.
"Pieces" takes the listener on a journey of suffering, dying and making peace with yourself and the life you lived, just as you're having your last moments in this world.
The song is a five minutes Doom Metal ballad that grows angry further and further. "Pieces" is the only song from the upcoming album that hosts a female vocalist — the great Reut Paz Natovich (Hellscore choir), who adds her angelic and dramatic voice to the mixture of emotions in the dying journey.
Release Date: July 19, 2024
Label: Another Side Records
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://anotherside.metalscraprecords.com/
International black metal duo HAMMERFILOSOFI will unleash a new EP this fall on Aeternitas Tenebrarum Musicae Fundamentum (ATMF).
After their much-acclaimed debut album - The Desolate One - Hammerfilosofi returns with a fiery assault on the senses, in the shape of an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra); four psalms of relentless, multi-layered, and hellish madness.
“The EP is an inward journey of spiritual violence and cathartic soul-searching”, comments NKTFR, and adds: “Both musically and lyrically, it picks up from where The Desolate One left off and continues in a bold leap into the dark unknown”.
Behind the music is as per usual the Norwegian-Italian duo - NKTFR and FCCM. Lyrics for the EP were penned by long-time comrade of the band, Rune Vedaa from the legendary Norwegian Black Metal band Forgotten Woods.
“The EP is both a continuation of the debut and an ominous forewarning of what is to come. We continue our relentless march, spreading our sulfurous gospel”, concludes FCCM.
ATMF will release SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra) on September 13.
The band has launched a stream of the EP's first single, "Hunt or be Hunted." Listen now at https://atmfsssdtp.bandcamp.com/track/hunt-or-be-hunted
Stream
more from Hammerfilosofi on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1) Hunt or be Hunted
2) Alpha Ego
3) Holy Fire
4) Epigone of Tragedy
SOLUS was recorded at WS Studios during the Autumn of 2023 and Winter 2024. The EP was mastered by Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Endarker Studios during the Spring of 2024. Visual design by Francesco Gemelli.
Bio:
Hammerfilosofi was formed in 2020 amid global chaos, shutdowns, death, panic and pestilence. For some, this was a time of despair and mass hysteria, but for others, a time of solitude, contemplation, and inner strength. The idea behind the band, according to FCCM was quite simple:
“We want to take Black Metal back to its primeval and genuine meaning and purpose. To pick up the torch, and carry on the march that was begun centuries ago. We have no intention of reinventing the wheel, but to create and evolve what we consider to be Black Metal”.
In 2023 Hammerfilosofi unleashed their much acclaimed debut album The Desolate One, and true to their word it was uncompromising Black Metal at its finest. NKTFR comments:
“Both musically and conceptually we want to bring back some of that rebellious pride, wrath, and danger - some Blood, Fire, and Death - that for us are mandatory ingredients in Black Metal.”
This is Black Metal from the fertile earth of the graveyard – made for the battleground, for the wanderer who dares walk the path of no return – guided by nothing but His luminous darkness.
September 2024 and the band is ready to unleash their latest opus - an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovatur Integra) - four tracks of hellish madness and thunderous Black Metal.
FCCM concludes: “Conceptually and musically “SOLUS” is an inward journey of reflection and contemplation, but fear not - it is by no means a pleasant ride.”
Hammerfilosofi is:
FCCM - Vocals
NKTFR - Instruments
https://atmf.net/
https://www.facebook.com/hammerfilosofi
Die Band aus Brandenburg gehört zu den dienstältesten im deutschen Underground und zu jenen, die authentisch die Flamme des Schwarzmetalls am Lodern halten. Auf ihrem fünften Album zelebrieren DARKMOON WARRIOR erneut pechschwarzes Material, dass den modernen Strömungen im Black Metal den Mittelfinger zeigt.
Jetzt gibt es den ersten vom neuen Album “GRAVEYARD PLANET” als Video.
“Graveyard Planet” erscheint am 22.08. via Folter Records
Tracklist01. Follow the Serpent
02. The Odium Palace (feat. Dima Dudko of White Ward)
03. The Golden Queen
04. Cold Sun
05. Threnody Spirals (feat Judith Ehreke of Unsoulicited)
06. Fra Lyset
07. Deathwish
Das neue Material wird am Veröffentlichungstag im Rahmen Stygian Pilgrims Festivals zusammen mit Ophis, Frowning und weiteren exzellenten Bands live vorgestellt.
Über ASCIAN
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen. Leave all hope behind - Misery is ahead!
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GHOSTHEART NEBULA – “BLACKSHIFT”
Label: Meuse Music RecordsRelease date: october 17th 2024
Genre: Cosmic Doom Metal
For fans of: Draconian | Saturnus | Darkspace | Shape Of Despair
The secrets that we turned our gaze away from are all laid bare. We stand, soul shaken, before the enormity of reality; the impossible distances, the farthest shores, the endless night… There is not space in our heart for the overwhelming loneliness as the true scale of the arching, empty heavens permeates the pathways of our mind. In the end, for all our dreams and plans, all our tempestuous emotions, our loves and lies, our selfishness and sacrifice…in the end we were always nothing.
“Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.”
― Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
There are albums that can thrill and excite, there are albums that can hold mirrors up to human thoughts and emotions, albums that can lead you away from reality for a short while – a break from the travails of life. And then there are albums that can overwhelm you with their depth, strength and vision. Blackshift is the second album from Italian cosmic doom metal band Ghostheart Nebula and to listen to its enveloping waves of sound and thunder is to tumble across the firmament, dwarfed by the magnificent magnitude of existence, to understand like never before the solitude and insignificance of the self. The listening experience begins with the introductory ritual of ‘VdB 141 IC 1805’ – waves of deep sorrow, shimmering sounds that wash you clean of all pretence. It leaves you with no hiding place from the futility and darkness of existence and in that realisation there is a fearful beauty…and then Ghostheart Nebula reveal themselves as the journey begins in earnest, down a winding staircase of acceptance, through flickering torchlight and shifting shadows. ‘Sunya’ glides from measured pace to breathless blast as dual vocals entwine and a guest solo from Diego ‘Didi’ Cavallotti (ex-Lacuna Coil) rises from the darkness, a spiralling mote of gold dust that leaves a breathtaking trail of light in its path. Another perfectly chosen guest appearance from Øysten G. Brun of Borknagar adds acoustic guitar textures to ‘Infinite Mirror’ as its regal riffs and towering drum beats conjure cosmic melancholy that spans the stars, transposing tragedy to an infinite stage – the resulting emotion almost too much too bear. Every song on Blackshift is an essential element of the sonic journey and every song is magical in its own right. The ego crumbles before the indisputable truths that are invoked by the wonderful interplay of instruments on ‘Blackshift’, the incredible deep, harsh vocal parts in ‘Traces’ reverberate as if the universe itself is speaking and the song thrums with a quiet, shaking desperation…and it all leads to the masterful dynamic shifts of ‘Orphan Of Light’, where the quietest moments hold as much power as the gargantuan riffs. And when silence finally returns you are left drained, stunned and broken; with Blackshift, Ghostheart Nebula have created an experience staggering in its scope and emotional power.
Immaculately mixed and mastered by Øystein G. Brun (Borknagar, The Troops Of Doom, Sojourner etc) and adorned in the thought provoking artwork of Heike Langhans (Lord Of Shadows, Remina, Sojourner etc), every aspect of Blackshift has been carefully curated, the album as a complete entity sculpted into a monument that will stand resplendent through the years to come. Following in the footsteps of 2021s Ascension, Blackshift sees Ghostheart Nebula reaching higher, reaching further and touching greatness. Prepare to open your heart to eternity on October 17th, when Meuse Music Records will unveil this obsidian testament to infinite sorrows.
Line-up:
Lucia Amelia Emmanueli – Vocals
Maurizio Caverzan – Vocals
Panta Leo – Drums
Aron Corti – Guitars
Nick Magister – Guitars/Synths
Bolthorn – Bass
https://www.meusemusicrecords.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/ghostheart.nebula
The video pays tribute to some of the band's favorite films, which also served to inform the cover art for Diana's Day. Keep your eyes peeled for references to films such as The Wicker Man, The Seventh Seal, The Vvitch, Alucarda, Black Sunday, and Häxan.
Watch "Lilim" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pF7kLMeYi8
Stream "Lilim" and previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Pre-order Diana's
Day now at https://fourthdominion.bandcamp.com/album/dianas-dayTracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
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FFO: Slayer, Bring Me The Horizon, Pantera, and Disturbed.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lhcUpfX4-U
"2000 Miles" is also available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
The D.O.O.D. is proud to announce the September 17 release of new album, Dissonance, on Chaos Music in association with SelfMadeRecords and Earache Records EDD. The forthcoming album showcases The D.O.O.D.’s signature blend of intense riffs, powerful vocals, and relentless energy!
The album's fifth single, "Final Girl," drops on August 2, with an official video to follow late that same month.
Track
Listing:1. Down The Rabbit Hole
2. Subterfuge
3. The Back of Hell
4. The Pentecostal
5. Parasite 6-4-2
6. 2000 Miles
7. Chaos for the Fly
8. Disorder (Interlude)
9. Dissonance
10. The Well
11. Slayer Of Gods
12/ Cut, Cut, Cut (Interlude)
13. Final Girl
Album Credits:
Cover art by Brian Amoroso.
All Songs Written and Produced by The D.O.O.D.
Recorded and Mixed at Morrisound Studios by Jim Morris,
Mastered by J.P. Braddock at Formation Audio.
Management: Chaos Music L.L.C.
Management Consultant: Erik Leviathan Self Made Records L.L.C.
Digital Distribution: Earache Records.
Line-Up
Indy (Indiana DOOD) Brumbaugh - Guitar
Rudy (Dogbite DOOD) Taylor - Drums
Brian (Monkeyboy DOOD) Amoroso - Lead Vocals
Jonzey DOOD - Bass
Raynus DOOD - Guitar
Bio:
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) are a standout in the Florida metal Scene. Originally put together by Raynus and Jonzey, this Sarasota band has found its niche among the many great independent metal acts, not only in Southwest Florida, but nationally as well. The Floridians have found inspiration over the years from music that is hard driving with good hooks, as well as unabashed and unafraid riffs reminiscent of the pioneers of metal and hard rock, all the while grinding forward into the music of today and tomorrow.
The diversity of their individual influences certainly informs the music, yet there is enough commonality to ensure a coherency that runs throughout the band's catalogue. From the horror rock "House of the Dead," to the tastefully savvy guitar work of "Murder," it is difficult not to find something to latch onto with the musicality of this crew.
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience prides itself on its stage show, a high energy feast of metal, that is different and surprising at every venue. As a band, they are dynamic and eye-catching as they take the stage and take over the room. The audience can never be certain what's coming next, except a great show! This can be attributed to the multitude of shows they've played over the years with an array of local and national acts. The D.O.O.D. is 100% fan-friendly and takes great pride in being part of a surging Florida metal scene.
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Dutch
Black/Death Metal powerhouse MISANTHROPIA has inked a deal
with WormHoleDeath Records to unleash their earth-shattering fifth album, ‘ENVY
THE DEAD’, on 6th September 2024. This monstrous offering promises
to be a return to form, drawing inspiration from the darkest corners of history
and channeling pure sonic savagery.MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
"Life back in the day was harsh and ugly, and they bring forth this immense atmosphere that was roaming the streets back then: Jack The Ripper, Lizzie Borden, organ trafficking, necromancy." says the band "It’s a concept album, but each song stands on its own. Drastically reducing the symphonic and orchestral violence on earlier releases, and going for a more progressive Death / Thrash vibe, influences from Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth can still be heard alongside Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death."
MISANTHROPIA toured and played the last years intensively, domestically and abroad, under the banner of Eternal Rock Music Agency, and still plans to continue doing so.
Track list
1. Envy The Dead (intro)
2. Malediction And Laughter
3. Organs, For A Fair Price
4. Prosperity By Cocaïne
5. Maze Of Madness
6. River Dumplings
7. Coughing In The Coffin House
8. Fade Into The Abyss
9. A Deadly Embrace, A Sinister Grace
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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www.facebook.com/666misanthropia
After three years from the initial date for this release to see the light of
day, MURDER RECORDS now has the honor of announcing its
return to activities and for that we are going to pick up where things left off
and we are honored to finally present the release of the reissue on cassette
of ORGIA NUCLEAR's first album, an infamous project that
emerged from the diabolical mind of the profane Jonathan Hellthrasher
Maniac, an explosive creature from the nauseating Brazilian underworld."O RETORNO DO CAOS TOTAL A EXTERMINAÇÃO COMPLETA" are the apocalyptic extilations of the first record "Caos Total" that ORGIA NUCLEAR originally released in 2012, being fully re-recorded by Armando Exekutör in his gutarra, where he executes us with his desimating solos.
Bitch Hunter with his bass guitar that butchers us with the spacing of a fearless drums, while we are shot with the bass of Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac who is also responsible for the blasphemous vomits and a whole explovive concept in constant destructive chaos for a total extermination.
Complementing this with an Intro and three more songs never released, compositions made at that time and today in a concistent way gain a totally independent form with a Rock N Hell rebellion in this new album of ORGIA NUCLEAR, mixing and mastering by Bitch Hunter in 2020 and that is now presented here to smash you against a wall.
There were many cycles and challenges that ORGIA NUCLEAR faced over the years, but always writing their history in a dignified and authentic way, without selling out or surrendering to the miserable stardom that infests the Underground and to which many end up selling themselves!
The real ORGIA NUCLEAR ideals have always been against this kind of attitudes and they intend to continue spreading chaos, stepping on the heads of the weak, with musical perversity, keeping a marginal and aggressive line in their lyrics, ideas of revolt, visions of horror about this world and its submissive humanity. Even with all that, there were never any barriers that couldn't be broken or blown up in order to follow the march of chaos and Thrash Metal explosion.
Over the years ORGIA NUCLEAR has managed to create its own genre that we can include in the true Speed Black Thrash Metal Punk Marginal that will explode your brain.
ORGIA NUCLEAR
“O Retorno Do Caos Total A Eliminação Completa”
Cassette Limited Edition of 100 copies hand-numbered
50 Copies with Orange Cassettes.
50 Copies in double color White & Red Cassettes.
LADO CAÓTICO
01 - Intro
02 - Caos Total
03 - Combustível Profano
04 - Desgraça Na Terra
05 - Inocência Corrompida
06 - Maníaco Sexual
Total Time: 13:23 Min.
LADO DESTRUTIVO
07 - Força De Vontade
08 - Noite Perdida
09 - União Hellthrasher
10 – Traição
Total Time: 11.26 Min.
WILD SPEED BLACK THRASH INFERNAL METAL PUNK MARGINAL
All lyrics by Jonathan Hellthrasher.
Songs by Orgia Nulear, except Combustível Profano, Inocência Corrompida and Força De Vontade by Bitch Hünter, and União Hellthrasher by Armando Exekutör.
Vocals originally recorded in August 2012 and instruments recorded in September 2020 at Vampire's Studio RJ in Brazil.
Solos recorded in November 2020 at Cavalcantes Studio.
Produced, mixed and mastered by: Bitch Hünter.
Traição is a bônus track extracted from the EP "Eliminando Os Falsos" Logo and Cover by Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac.
Final layout by Alemão.
ORGIA NUCLEAR are:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
Bitch Hünter: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Backing Vocals
Armando Exekutör: Guitars
Line-up in the bonus track Traição:
Jonathan Hellthrasher Maniac: Vocals & Bass
HellsexmaniaxXx: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Hellragnar: Bass
Hellatomicsemen: Drums
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PRE ORDER OPEN 16/08/2024 PRE-ORDERS ONLY HERE: https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe/pre-order
One-man stoner/metal doom band NEBÜLITH has posted the newest single from its upcoming debut, FEEL GOOD MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD VOL. 1.
For fans of : Black Sabbath, Monster Magnet, Sleep, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry and Mötorhead.
Follow Nebülith on Spotify to stream "God is Your Gun." Listen to the track here https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/1FOfYaPK94vgHEuOIfGlsz?si=rtlpJIDfQYiV-7c2tvvN6w&nd=1&dlsi=ac6532d7864a46b9
Written and recorded solely by project mastermind and multi-instrumentalist John Shaughnessy, Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 delivers a heavy dose of doom-infused, psychedelic stoner metal.
Stream additional selections from Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on Apple Music.
“Nebülith plays very specific music, which is addressed to a narrow audience, those who love the intoxicating atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s, or to those for whom the lysergic aura of standard stoner-doom representatives is insufficient. For me, it's the bomb. I would never have expected that this kind of crafting could go further than the recently emerging Italian brigades, who also compose psychedelic music, but not in such an extreme style as Nebülith.” - Apocalyptic Rites
Nebülith will release Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on August 23. Pre-order the album at https://nebulith.bandcamp.com/track/beautiful-4
Track
list:1) Beautiful
2) Startrippin
3) Mother Freedom
4) Leviathan
5) Clear Light
6) God Is Your Gun
7) Seven Suns
8) Digging A Hole
9) UVB76
Line-up:
Nebülith: vocals, fretless piccolo bass, piccolo bass,4 string basses, drums, keys, organ, bass guitar synthesizer, vocoder, drum programming, windchimes, megaphone
Pat Shaughnessy: Drums on “Beautiful” and “God Is Your Gun”
Bio:
Nebülith is the product of John Shaughnessy, a professional bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer from Charlotte, NC.
As as kid, his tastes gravitated towards the heavy, groove-influenced rock of Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, King Crimson, and a heavy dose of funk. Later on, he embraced alternative music and proto-punk like The MC5 as well as next-gen stoner/Doom like Sleep and Monster Magnet.
While paying the bills playing jazz and show band gigs, he started a project called Space Force Alpha, with vocalist Omari Wilkerson. The duo released a single “Change The World” in 2019. The song featured John’s unique fretless piccolo bass playing - a combination of guitar, bass and electric cello, all recorded in John’s home production studio.
More demos were written for Space Force Alpha, with an eye toward making a full record - and then the pandemic hit, and the music business came to a complete halt. Faced with time on his hands and no band, John decided to make a solo record and do all the instruments and vocals himself. He figured that would be a good use of the time off and an audition tape for future production sessions. Having become a huge fan of the Riding Easy Brown Acid series, Shaughnessy figured the most fun thing to do would be to make a pseudo garage band record with the riffs he had lying around. He considered marketing it as a “lost”
band from the 70s, and releasing it on reel-to-reel tape.
As “two weeks” turned into months, and the world started falling apart, the music and the message got progressively darker and angrier. He started pushing his studio gear to increasing extremes. Multiple versions of songs ensued, each heavier than the last.
Eventually, he was left with a huge pile of recordings to sift through. Sorting through this audio hoarder house and finding a direction took the better part of a year. In the course of the recording, the dystopian Nebülith character was developed as a clear departure from his normal gig life.
The great thing is, as Nebülith he was able to do and say things that he would not normally be able to in a professional Gig context. In Nebülith, the project found its voice.
Feel Good Music For The End Of The World Vol. 1 is the result of four years of work, experimentation, sweat, and pain.
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Legendary
Swedish death metal veterans CENTINEX has
inked a deal with Sweden-based Black Lion Records."Little did I know 6-7 years ago, when I was rehearsing and playing Centinex covers with various bands, that I would end up working with what I consider to be some of the finest bands in the Swedish death metal scene," comments Black Lion Records' Oliver Dahlbäck.
"This is an exciting development, as Centinex's impact on the genre is undeniable. Their unique sound and influential discography, which was previously released via the legendary label Agonia Records, have inspired countless musicians over the years. Memorable songs such as "Flesh Passion" and "Dismember Supreme" have cemented Centinex's status as a revered act in the Swedish death metal pantheon. To have the opportunity to work with them is a true honor, and the pressure is high."
The partnership between Centinex and Black Lion Records - a true testament to the power of Swedish death metal - will see the release of a two-track EP later this. Centinex is working on a new full-length album, due out in 2025.
The band comments, "Centinex has always been about not having any boundaries nor limiting ourselves to some pre-made formula, especially not musically but also “businesswise”, and for the coming years this will certainly be more evident than ever.
As everyone knows, metal today is universal and so is Centinex, but we can’t deny it feels great to 'bring it home' and sign with a label based in our home country of Sweden."
Centinex is:
Henka Andersson - vocals
Jörgen Kristensen - guitars & backing vocals
Martin Schulman - bass
Florian Rehn - drums
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https://www.facebook.com/Centinexofficial
Twenty-six years after its originally intended release date, FATAL EMBRACE has resurrected Hail Down Deep and is ready to unleash it upon the world. The album has now been re-recorded with new vocals by the band's lyricist, Henric Serholt. Hail Down Deep was mixed and mastered by drummer Christian Silver.
Black Lion Records will release Hail Down Deep on September 27. Pre-order at https://fatalembraceblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/hail-down-deep
FATAL EMBRACE released their debut album, Shadowsoul's Garden in November of 1997. A few months later - determined to create a near-perfect record - the band recorded Halls Down Deep. However, the members soon got involved with other bands and Hail Down Deep remained unreleased for decades.
In 2023, the band wrote and released Manifestum Infernalis. This became the catalyst that led to the long-awaited unveiling of Hail Down Deep.
Tracklist1. Spirit of the fiend
2. Death blessing
3. Through the speaking veil
4. Southern malice
5. Drick av döden
6. Of unholy measure
7. Svärtan
8. Darkness set and done
9. Digging up the hatchet
10. Soul of the black heart
Stream FATAL EMBRACE on Spotify and Apple Music.
FATAL EMBRACE is
John Silver - Bass
Henrik Serholt - Drums, Vocals
Christian Silver - Drums
Andreas Johansson - Guitars
Manne Engström - Vocals, Guitars
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https://www.facebook.com/fatalembrace
Hi
everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. Friends, today is
the day. "LOUCENI SE SVETEM POZEMSKYM", album of
the Czech doom/death legend DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY from
2002 is released for the first time on LP format! It is a symbolic gift to a my best friend Rene "Fusaty" Krystyn (frontman DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, who died in 2013 of cardiac arrest at just 39 years old) on his late 50th birthday. Friend, whose music will stay with us forever.
Background:
Black vinyl, printed inner bag, 3mm jacket. Limited to 250 copies.
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1OeiApmVDA&list=OLAK5uy_lvdUgiy85M2gW8tH9ICSHW3ni4DuS8oNY
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/dissolving-of-prodigy-louceni-se-svetem-pozemskym-4/
More pieces, wholesale, trade? Reply to this message for full tradelist Parat Productions!
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First WITCHFUKKER full length. First release by De Pankraker Records .Witchfukker, a dominating force within the realm of extreme metal, are renowned for their unyielding fusion of black, death, and thrash metal. This powerhouse hails from Dutch Limburg, where they've cultivated a reputation for their uncompromisingly aggressive and ferocious sound. Proud torchbearers of the Australian sound legacy, Witchfukker unleashes eight tracks of horrid death thrash on their debut album "Tapestry of Unspeakable Horrors", presented on a raw and unapologetic slab of wax courtesy of De Pankraker Records. Brace yourself for a relentless sonic assault that demands attention and commands respect. Raw and ugly with no fukking remorse. Brace yourself and fukk off.
Formed about six years ago, Witchfukker wasted no time in making their presence known in the underground metal scene. Their music is a sonic assault of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and venomous vocals, channeling the raw energy and intensity of black, thrash and death metal pioneers. These guys know their classics!
With a lyrical focus on Darkness, Horror, Cosmicism, and Violence, Witchfukker's songs explore the depths of human depravity and the chaotic forces that lie beyond the realm of normalcy. Their music is a cathartic release of aggression and defiance, appealing to fans of extreme metal looking for an unrelenting auditory experience.
Witchfukker's live performances are nothing short of explosive. Their stage presence radiates a relentless energy, captivating audiences and creating an atmosphere of chaos and mayhem. Their shows are a testament to their dedication and passion for delivering an unforgettable experience to their fans.
Tracklist:
1. Pain beyond death
2. Sordid Aggression
3. Death Komes Ripping Through
4. Abyssal Autosarkophagy
5. Descension Into Horrid Delirium
6. Nymphomania
7. March of the Metal SS
8. Grueling Interkourse
9. Tinnitus of the Eldritch
Witchfukker discography:
Alcoholic Metal Demo 2019 Headbangers Records
Rehearsal 18-7-19 Demo 2019 Independent
Total Wimpslaughter Demo 2020 Independent
Horrid Visions Video 2021 Independent
Deathaemorrhage Demo 2022 Destruktion Records
About De Pankraker Records
De Pankraker is a Belgian label, that was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. Now, in 2024, we proudly unveil De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums.
Metal for demons!!
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Label: Twisted Into FormRelease date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Slayer | Testament | Sacred Reich | Forbidden
We live in dark times; times of war, pandemics, grief and horror. These are the days of division, where we turn against each other in politically driven hatred and against ourselves, choking on a social media diet of self-loathing and isolation. Through our ever-glowing screens we watch the crumbling of virtue and the slow, agonised death of decency and honour. The UK’s resolute and relentless kings of thrash, Solitary, have tapped into the thick, black blood that pulses sluggishly through the fat and filth congested veins of society. They have stared into the alleyways, the cellars and the broken minds of our youth and forged their hardest, heaviest and most unflinching album yet. This is their hymn to a dying world, their soundtrack to the end of days…this is Embrace The Darkness!
Opening with ‘III.XXIII.MMXX’, an intro heavy with portent that leads us back to the days of lockdown and its shocking, unforeseen consequences, Embrace The Darkness then leaps straight into its momentous title track and the strides taken by Solitary are immediately apparent. The individual performances from each band member are stunning and the song craft is masterful. Despite the breathtaking ferocity on display there’s a considered depth and maturity to these songs that lifts Embrace The Darkness to unprecedented heights. Thirty years deep into their tumultuous career, Solitary are hitting new peaks and delivering like never before. From the bare-knuckle ultra aggression of ‘Settle Scores The Old Way’ to the foreboding ‘Virtues’ which tackles the harrowing issues of abuse within a framework of classic Solitary riffs, adorned with a vicious, barbed wire solo, it only takes one listen to know that this is the finest album Solitary have made to date. The absolute savagery and incendiary energy of the late album pairing ‘The Disappeared’ and ‘Section 21’ is utterly exhilarating, despite the forbidding shadows that lie between and behind every voracious vocal line and cataclysmic drum beat. There is no respite throughout Embrace The Darkness, no pause for breath or tranquil interlude, it is simply devastating. Finishing with the confrontational ‘Filtering Hindsight’, a caustic indictment of our post-brexit, post-covid societal car crash, this is thrash metal at its powerful, potent, glorious best – lean, mean, embedded with inescapable hooks and laced with deadly melody.
Solitary have renewed their partnership with producer Simon Efemey (Napalm Death, Paradise Lost, Deceased etc) and Embrace The Darkness sounds magnificent – the vocals have an extra edge of anger and potential violence, the guitars snarl like rabid dogs, the drum beats are infused with a skull-cracking thunder and the bass is a powerful, looming presence. Also returning to the team is artist Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The Almighty etc) who has created one of his finest pieces, capturing the blackened spirit of Embrace The Darkness in his cover art. Look out for exclusive physical format tracks – with the vinyl boasting the punishing ‘Divided And Demented’ and the CD featuring a ripping run through of The Exploited’s ‘Beat The Bastards’ that’s not to be missed. When Solitary unleash this beast of an album on September 6th nowhere will be safe from its claws. Prepare to Embrace The Darkness!
Line-up:
Richard Sherrington – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Gareth Harrop - Bass
Andy Mellor – Lead Guitar
Roy Miller - Drums
https://www.solitary.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Official.Solitary
Watch the video, here: https://youtu.be/vA5Of0oyKEASince the release of SYMBOL OF ETERNITY Album in 2022 the song HELL IS MY PURGATORY is a part of the band's live setlist. After Axel Ritt left the band in 2023 Grave Digger did a re-recording of this song with their new axeman TOBIAS KERSTING. The new version has more power, it's more Metal and it includes a brand-new guitar solo of one of the best axemen in Germany. This new version gives you a hint of what you can expect from the new Grave Digger album.
"Hell Is My Purgatory (Hellfire 2024)" is out now on all popular and well-known download & streaming platforms.
Single's smartlink: https://bfan.link/hell-is-my-purgatory
Grave Digger are:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Tobias Kersting (Guitars)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)
https://www.grave-digger.de
https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
ASCIAN – “SING TO ME, SWEET VOID”
Genre: Doom Metal / Post MetalVÖ: 28.09.2024
ASCIAN stehen seit ihrer Gründung 2018 für eine neue Ära im Doom Metal. Mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft vermischt das Quartett aus Braunschweig und Würzburg Doom, Black und Post-Metal zu einem hochemotionalen Gesamtwerk. Schonungslos erschaffen ASCIAN düstere Klanglandschaften, in denen sich Hoffnungslosigkeit und Melancholie vereinen. Schon ihr Debütalbum „Elysion“ (2020, Black Sunset) konnte Genreliebhaber wie Szenepresse begeistern. Hervorgehoben wurde vor allem die erdrückende Atmosphäre und das einzigartige Songwriting.
In dieser Phase konnten ASCIAN mit ihrer einzigartigen Live-Show überzeugen. Dabei teilten sie sich die Bühne mit Bands wie HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN, KHEMMIS, URZA und HEMELBESTORMER.
2024 sind ASCIAN zurück, um erneut jeglicher Hoffnung zu trotzen. Auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ bilden zerbrechliche Melodien, erdrückend-schwere Riffs und ein packendes Songwriting eine Symbiose. Von der Schönheit tiefster Trauer bis hin zur spürbaren Last, welche den Songs auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ innewohnen, gibt es beim Hören viel zu fühlen. Das spiegelt sich auch lyrisch wider. Denn auch wenn ASCIAN kein geschlossenes Konzept verfolgen, sind Themen wie Verlust und innere Leere in den Songs stets spürbar. Und obwohl sich die Atmosphäre wie ein grau-schwarzer Schleier ausbreitet, passiert auf „Sing to me, Sweet Void“ eine ganze Menge. In ihren Schattierungen sind die Braunschweiger abwechslungsreich und ergreifend - Sie lassen den zerbrechlichen Momenten ebenso ihren Raum wie den bedrückenden.
Fans von MY DYING BRIDE, SHAPE OF DESPAIR, PARADISE LOST und sogar DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT und ALCEST sollten aufmerksam lauschen.
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"Fans of legendary brutal/technical death metal acts such as Suffocation, Defeated Sanity, and Dying Fetus will find much to adore here, as the band slides and glides frictionlessly between hyper-tempo grooved-out blastbeats and the kind of neck-snapping palm-muted moshfests that make BDM such a fun genre"
CARNOPHAGE – “MATTER OF A DARKER NATURE”
For
fans of - Suffocation, Disentomb, Ulcerate, Deeds
of Flesh, Defeated Sanity, Dying Fetus, Hour of PenanceEvery eight years, the legendary mythical entity known as Carnophage arises to reestablish god-tier standards where brutal/technical death metal music goes. This time it is no different. Despite being one of the elder beings, they've recalibrated their sound as can be expected from them to ensure that it's relevant and cutting-edge for the time while keeping intact the original, inherited traits that propelled them to greatness in the first place. They've created an elegant, thoughtful and impactful blend of brutal and technical death metal, where each aspect complements the other without overpowering it, and ensuring that the production is earthy, organic and doesn't smother the soul of the music. The vocals are grunted with inhuman might but remain intelligible unlike most brutal bands of today. There is a masterful balance between the old and new styles, with Carnophage retaining the best qualities of both such as having the detailed structuring and fleshed out riffing while updating their sound with technical flourishes and subtle dissonance. This is virtually faultless music. From a death metal fan's perspective, everything is done to achievable perfection; an impeccable blend of sounds conjured up once again to be executed gloriously, for timeless music to reign once more
Line up:
Oral - Vocals
Mert Kaya - Guitars
Serhat Kaya - Guitars
Bengi Özgün Öztürk - Bass
Onur Özçelik - Drums
Artwork by Mitchell Nolte (Resin Tomb)
Track listing:
1. In My Bones
2. Until The Darkness Kills The Light
3. Matter Of A Darker Nature
4. Underneath The Horrendous One
5. Death Works Overtime
6. Eventually They Will Die
7. The Day We Avenge On
8. From Possibility To Actuality
Release date - August 2nd, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Chamber of Desolation is available now at https://linktr.ee/infernalrealm
Tracklist:1) Black Millenia
2) Scarlet Fog
3) Chamber of Desolation
4) Primordial Seed
5) Fastened to the Rats
6) Shadows of the Ancient
7) Fleshed Inanition
8) Into Obscurity
Artwork for Chamber of Desolation by Jon Zig.
INFERNAL REALM is a 5-piece old-school death metal band with members scattered throughout the Pacific Northwest, US. The band was founded by guitarist Steven Cheng, who teamed up with drummer Chris Craven in 2017. They later added guitarist Jake Shuster, and after numerous lineup changes recruited Zach Page on vocals and producer Chris Mannino on bass.
INFERNAL REALM's sound comprises a sonic assault of catchy sinister riffs, and compelling blast beats, mixed with low guttural vocals and banshee-style screams. The lyrics weave together stories of disease, blighted lands, and apocalyptic scenery to bring forth the powers of darkness and ruin.
Worshipping at the altar of early-2000s eras of bands such as Morbid Angel, Decapitated, Cannibal Corpse, Vader, and Vital Remains to name a few, INFERNAL REALM violently awakens the old-school death metal beast.
INFERNAL REALM is:
Zack Page - vocals
Steven Cheng - guitar
Jack Shuster - guitar
Chris Mannino - bass
Chris Craven - drums
https://linktr.ee/infernalrealm
No Clean Singing has premiered the first single, Part I of 18-minute closing track, "The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore." No Clean Singing will premiere Part II on August 23 and Part III on September 11. Click the link that follows to stream Part I now!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/07/25/an-ncs-premiere-ingurgitating-oblivion-the-barren-earth-oozes-blood-and-shakes-and-moans-to-drink-her-childrens-gore-part-1/
Part I will be available on all platforms tomorrow, July 26. Album pre-orders will be available on the same day.
Unsurprisingly, considering the band's acclaimed body of work to date, this is no run-of-the-mill Tech-Death album. The talented duo of guitarist and engineer Norbert Müller and vocalist, guitarist, and composer Florian Engelke have outdone themselves again on Ontology of Nought! Epic-length tracks ranging from 10 to 18 minutes fuse into a cohesive whole that awes with the band's characteristic technical flare and progressive, compositional brilliance. The impressive cast of session and guest musicians adds even more vibrancy. Hearing is believing.
Though it has been seven years since the last Willowtip release, Vision Wallows in Symphonies of Light, the forthcoming opus unequivocally demonstrates that the wait has been well worth it!
"You have fully delineated the subject of a universe of finiteness and change as well as the knowledge derived therefrom // Why should you be despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone?"
- Ingurgitating Oblivion
The band released the following statement about the new album:
“Ontology of Nought is the result of approximately five years of incessant work. It documents whatever has been instilled into Ingurgitating Oblivion and the two minds pulling the strings behind the scenes: Norbert Müller and Florian Engelke. Trying to pinpoint some trite conceptual undercurrent would be to defile the beauty of creation. It feels alienating to us talking about our music and lyrics, as these stem from dichotomic dynamics of meticulous planning on the one hand and perfect intuition on the other. In like manner, the lyrics cannot be explained further here, but listeners are invited to do some work themselves and take a plunge into what could potentially encapsulate the world or denote nothing at all. Musically, we just do our own thing, celebrating our Death Metal heroes, more progressive Rock, jazz, folk, classical music. We do not strive to stand for any particular brand, but we simply enjoy being torn down the torrent of haphazard ideas, premonitions, and visions.And that’s that."
Track
Listing:1. Uncreation's whirring loom you ply with crippled fingers
2. To weave the tapestry of nought
3. The blossoms of your tomorrow shall unfold in my heart
4. Lest I should perish with travel, effete and weary, as my knees refuse to bear me thither
5. The barren earth oozes blood, and shakes and moans, to drink her children's gore
Credits:
Sound engineering, mastering and production by Norbert Müller.
Album cover by Dmitriy Egorov.
Guest appearances / Session musicians:
Lille Gruber (Defeated Sanity) - Drums
Ava Bonam - Vocals
Chris Zoukas (Mentally Defiled, Sacral Rage, Violent Definition) - Bass
Céline Voccia - Piano
Daniel Agi - Recorder, Flutes
Jan Ferdinand - Vibraphone, Guitars
Tom Fountainhead Geldschläger - Guitar Solos
Line-up:
Norbert Müller - rhythm and lead guitars, sound engineering, mastering, all recording logistics
Florian Engelke - lead composition, rhythm and lead guitars, vocals, Tibetan singing bowls
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Metal
For fans of: In Flames | Soilwork | Trivium | Shadows Fall
He walks the plains of dust and pain, with measured and deliberate tread. Never hurrying, his steps eat up the endless miles of eternity; beneath the boughs of weeping trees, beside the grey waters of the river of forgetting, through the ever-burning, sulphurous flames. Timorous, diminutive devils dance and flitter about his feet while larger prey watch from dark ravines and from behind curtain falls of lava – ashamed and afraid. He passes through the halls of silence, the blackened palaces of the fallen and the damned. He is the Hell Walker and sword in hand, with unflinching purpose and unwavering belief, he draws ever nearer to the tarnished throne of blustering arrogance and whispered regret…
Hell Walker is the debut album from Tyraels Ascension, the incredible new band summoned into being by guitarists Sean Searls of Bury Your Burdens and Kevin McNeil of Deathbreaker. From the very first song, ‘The Prophecy’, Hell Walker seizes you in its iron grip and there’s no escape. The robust, relentless vocals drive the song forward, riding on the powerful, driving rhythms while the twin guitars weave intricate webs of gold around the steel juggernaut. Like the spinning knives of an elegant assassin the melodious guitars dart and dance with breathtaking precision, lifting the sound of Tyraels Ascension to another level. Just listen to the solos in second track ‘Descent’ – this is the stuff of metal dreams! Heading deeper into the album the sheer strength of the song writing becomes ever more apparent, with the uplifting and superbly structured ‘The Art Of War’, the dynamic, imaginative ‘When The Hero Dies’ – a track fizzing with effervescent energy – and first single ‘Holy Fire’ with its furious pace and intensity and effortlessly smooth shifting between tempos, forming a stunning heart to this enthralling collection. The quality of musicianship, the dramatic atmosphere, the towering stature of the songs is maintained right to the final note of Hell Walker, making it one of the most accomplished and impressive debut albums of recent years.
Arrayed in stunning artwork that captures the amazing atmosphere and majestic power of the music within, Hell Walker will be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world by Rottweiler Records on August 2nd. Also landing on August 2nd, from Kisimul Studio in association with Rottweiler Records, will be Tyraels Ascension: Hell Walker the video game! Complete with the music of Tyraels Ascension fans can venture even deeper into the world of the Hell Walker.
See the trailer and info for the game https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046290/Tyraels_Ascension_Hell_Walker__The_Video_Game/
Follow the Hell Walker into the fire and discover a world of magnificent metal and immersive fantasy.
Line-up:
Kevin McNeil - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Sean Searls - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Alex theesen – Vocals
Drums on Hell Walker performed by Morgan Hoehne (Your Hands Write History)
Guest Vocals on ‘The Art Of War’ by Dustin Cichosz (Surpasses)
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TyraelsAscension
Helsinki-based doom metal band DENIGRATE releases their fourth full length album titled TO THE GODDESS UNKNOWN later this year via Inverse Records. Now they have released the first single and music video Crystal Rest from the upcoming album. The song spits versatility, lingers on doom and death yet to be crowned with vulnerability. As life itself.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-crystalrest
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/E2Bbs7SYe88
Since Denigrate was found back in '96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.
The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called "To The Gods Unknown", decades has changed and so has the band.
After no more than two albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve.
DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass,
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums
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The band comments single:
‘The song "Medusa's Death" is based on the myth of Perseus and Medusa. Medusa is one of the three Gorgons who is often associated with death, with fear. In the song, the moment before her death at the hands of Perseus is described in a bloody and gruesome way. The deliberate choice of this myth is because she represents horror, the other side of beauty that fascinates and repels, seduces and kills. The female gaze, usually a source of seduction, in Medusa becomes a source of instant death, turning anyone who looks at her into solid stone."
Listen Medusa's Death single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/kreyl-medusa
Track list:1- Giants of Arto Island 02:52
2- Nekromateion of Ephyra 03:22
3- Medusa’s Death 03:51
4- The Oracle of Delphi 03:22
5- Esoteric Mother of the Waning Moon 03:37
6- The Dark Kingdom of Tartarus 03:50
7- Sparagmos 04:23
8- Hydra of Lerna 03:59
9- The Battle of Typhoon 04:42
Album cover by Lordigan Pedro Sena. Edited by Xavi Brosa
Biography:
The Kreyl project was born during the winter of 2020, in the city of Barcelona (Catalunya/Spain), from an idea of Virus Tremor, guitarist of the band and also guitarist of the black metal band Nefasta and the brutal death metal band Handle with Hate. It was inspired by the album ‘I’ by the Finnish black metal band Hedonihil and many other bands of the second wave of black metal. Later on the Kreyl project was joined by: Croma Lan Ro as drummer, also drummer of the black metal band Fogos; Necrum Nebulas as bass player and already a member of the brutal death bands Caustic and Handle with Hate; I. Luna as guitarist, already member of the brutal death band
Caustic and Eris Nocturna Aura on vocals, already singer in the black metal band Nefasta and mastermind of the dark ambient solo project Aetheria (Italy).
Kreyl's idea is to move away from the usual themes centred on Satan and Anti-Christianity and to focus more on historical-cultural themes closely related to the concept of death, occultism, ancient civilizations, exalting also the most raw, violent and brutal local mythology and paganism from a philosophical and dark point of view.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/kreyl-obscure-rise-of-ancient-eulogy-cd-pre-order
ANCIENT
ENTITIES - "ECHOES OF ANNIHILATION"Blending the brutal layers of modern death metal with the raw ferocity of old-school sounds, "Echoes of Annihilation" promises to be a landmark release. Ancient Entities' unique approach to the genre is designed to captivate seasoned metalheads and new fans.
Ancient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Tracklist
1. Cenote Sagrado
2. Empire In Ashes
3. Creatures From The Sand
4. Blood Upon Stone
5. Ritual Autopsy
6. Hidden
7. Pierced by Obsidian
8. Wall of War
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas
www.youtube.com/@anciententities
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CARNIVORE DIPROSOPUS – “RISE OF THE INSURRECTION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: august 9th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Bolt Thrower | Disavowed | Houwitser
The day of destruction has arrived, when your order and your systems of control collapse and fall in ruins. The time of chaos is now as the old world dies in flames and a hail of gunfire. The bloated body of your corporate domination will be torn asunder and your opulent palaces of sneering self-satisfaction will be washed away in a tidal wave of blood. The world will be reborn, screaming beneath the caterpillar tracks of the war machine. This is a new age of warfare; this is the rise of the insurrection!
Carnivore Diprosopus, purveyors of obliterating, bone-crushing brutality since 2002 are back with a career defining new album, their first since 2013 and their most destructive to date. Rise Of The Insurrection begins with the introductory piece, ‘Insurrection Ordinance’, which is a defiant demonstration of firepower as the Carnivore Diprosopus battalions take to the field of conflict. Remorseless, rolling riffs build in monstrous heaviness before the guns erupt in the world breaking barrage of ‘Begin Redemption’ and the sheer capability for carnage of Carnivore Diprosopus becomes apparent. There is no resisting this onslaught. You lose all sense of time and reality as ‘The Battle Of Saicasm (Aerial Predator)’ brings a blitzkrieg of death from above, leaving gaping wounds in the earth and the riffs of ‘The Onslaught…Cyborg Tank Division’ – featuring a guest appearance from Angel Ochoa (Abominable Putridity, Cephalotripsy, Disgorge etc) – tumble around your blasted ears like spent shell cases falling from a white hot machine gun spitting death. Perhaps the most impressive display of scorched earth sonics though, comes in the form of ‘Khristov’s Seventh Eagle Legion’, with its wonderful jarring notes like alarm bells announcing the end of the world that progress to a horrifying bludgeoning , accompanied by a vocal delivery of unearthly power from the band’s founder member and talismanic general, Mr. Oscarnivore T-666. Featuring as a bonus track, a reanimation of ‘Whore Collector Of Testicles’, with additional vocals from Rene Barthoulot of Slamentation, which first appeared on Carnivore…’s debut album, Filled My Stomach With A Pregnant’s Corpse back in 2004, Rise Of The Insurrection is a triumphant return to the frontlines for this most uncompromising of brutal death metal strike forces.
More than a decade on from previous album Condemned By The Alliance, Carnivore Diprosopus have retaken their place of prominence in the death metal ranks with ease. Complete with the war torn artwork of Pedro ‘Lordigan’ Sena (Analepsy, Ingested, Putrid Pile etc) Rise Of The Insurrection is irresistible and unstoppable. When Comatose Music unleash this beast on August 9th nothing will stand in its way!
Line-up:
Mr. Oscarnivore T-666 - Vocals
Pablo Gonzalez - Bass
Jose ‘Nacho’ Rondon - Guitar
Andres ‘Obispo’ Zuleta - Guitar
Wilson ‘Brigadier’ Henao – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CarnivoreDiprosopus
BRED FOR SLAUGHTER (ex-Exhumed) set to release KILL FOR SATAN on August 23rd via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
For
fans of :
Carcass, Defleshed, Deicide, Entombed, Exhumed, Marduk, Mayhem, Morbid Angel,
Obituary, Sepultura, Slayer and Vader.Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from South Bay California's extreme Blackened Deathgrinding old school maniacs Bred For Slaughter. Kill For Satan is up now for pre-order and will be released August 23rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch. Bred For Slaughter's current lineup includes former Exhumed vocalist Mark Smith, from the original demo era of the band.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome back Bred For Slaughter with their sophomore EP Kill For Satan! Hailing from the South Bay of California, Bred For Slaughter shreds old school, fast, dark, and extreme Blackened Deathgrind, dedicated to keepin’ it real and true! Kill For Satan lets loose six tracks of pure shredding insanity, featuring scene veteran Mark Smith (ex-Exhumed demo era) on vocals. Bred For Slaughter pukes forth a dark and evil mix of nastiness, influenced by the classic eras of Grindcore, Death Metal and Black Metal, with songs that stick to your brain and will keep you headbangin’!
Listen to the single "Rape Kill Conquer" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yEj0PqeUSM
Tracklisting:
1. Rape Kill Conquer
2. Kill For Satan
3. Vacant Grave
4. Possessed By The Beast
5. Kill Kill Kill
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The latest full length from the Canadian black metal band Hell Is Other People is a beautiful and cohesive mélange of the various sub-styles of the genre and has undeniable emotive appeal. You can stream a couple of tracks from the album https://hellisotherpeoplebm.bandcamp.com/album/moirae and check it out for yourself.
HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE - “MOIRAE”
For
fans of
- Agalloch, Altar of Plagues, Winterfylleth, White Ward, DrudkhHell Is Other People from Canada have elegantly and passionately crafted a black metal album that imbibes influences from several of its related subgenres such as atmospheric black metal, post-black metal and even DSBM in parts, forming a cohesive, expressive and all-encompassing sound that the band is comfortable in carrying throughout. The band goes about playing these intuitively structured songs with a palpable burning fervour which makes all the difference. It is difficult to remain unmoved by such impactful and poignant songs and even more so to efface them from memory, the languid pacing furthermore prolonging their lingering presence in the mind. The five songs here seem interconnected emotionally even though they offer slightly differing moods, as if showcasing phases of the same pained existence. 'Moirae' is a stunning, beautifully tempered album with a remarkable range of expression that comes across as genuine and heartfelt.
Line up
Nathan Boots - Guitar
Nicholas Luck - Guitar
Nathan Ferreira - Bass, Vocals
James Ditty - Drums
Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Track listing
1. Moirae 6:58
2. Fates 6:43
3. Degrade 7:48
4. Loss 8:45
5. Atropos 13:28
Release date - October 11th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/HiOPofficial
Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE – “THE DEVIL KNOWS MY NAME”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Deathcore/Slam Death
For fans of: Annotations Of An Autopsy | Ingested | Gutrectomy | (Un)Worthy
Tearing their way out of Clemson, South Carolina like a caged beast bursting through the bars of its prison, come Cleansing of the Temple, a deathcore/slam death wrecking ball of rage. Having already made a powerful impact on the underground scene with their 2022 EP, Slam 4 The Lamb - a collection of colossal riffs and uncompromising lyrics - Cleansing of the Temple are now poised to unleash their first full length album. A caustic display of all-consuming fury, the sound of desperation and unravelling sanity, The Devil Knows My Name is an intimidating display of nerve-shredding intensity. Follow us now, into the darkness…
The Devil Knows My Name opens with the strangely unsettling introduction of ‘Farther Along The Valley’, which seethes with repressed dark emotion, gradually raising the fear-tinged anticipation for the oncoming annihilation…and then Cleansing of the Temple bring down the hammer – hard. ‘God Of Hate’ explodes into life with a gargantuan, impossible scream over pit-inducing rhythms before jarring, angular riffs shatter the structure, only to be eaten up by waves of absolute devastation. From here there is no way back, as the great lumbering beast that is title track ‘The Devil Knows My Name’ picks up your scent. Tortured screams and sewer-scouring, inhuman growls ride the filthy, sludge infected, doom grooves and you can feel the ground shake beneath your feet. The ensuing journey through the blasted sonic landscape is mercilessly intense, from the staggering, relentless anger of ‘Sardis’ to the hardcore aggression of first single, ‘I, Afflicted’ and the disconcerting, multi-directional attack of ‘Stained Glass Blues’, featuring a guest appearance from Brayden Gibbs of Candescent. However, the absolute crowning glory of The Devil Knows My Name comes with the climactic ‘Where Does Darkness Dwell When We Open Our Eyes’. Possessing a towering presence, an array of clinical riffs and ultra-extreme vocal violence, this epic, album concluding track slips beneath the waters of cold, atmospheric melody before charging headlong to an ending in fire, a sudden frenzy of destruction that will leave you breathless. It’s a powerful, affecting finish to an album that fulfils all the promise suggested by Cleansing of the Temple’s earlier recordings and bludgeoning live shows.
Cleansing of the Temple are now a part of the burgeoning roster of extremity at Rottweiler Records, who will launch this ballistic missile of an album at the world on July 12th. Produced, mixed and mastered by Glenn Gizzi of Phinehas fame, every element of The Devil Knows My Name possesses not only clarity and power, but crackles with tension and electrifying energy, the passion of the individual performances palpable. This is not your average slam record, or just another album cut from the deathcore template. When Cleansing of the Temple come calling be prepared for an experience like no other.
Line-up:
Gavin James – Vocals
Rasheen Johnson - Drums
Dustin Duvall – Guitar
Matthew Clark – Guitar
Randy Smith – Bass
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 19th 2024
Genre: Slam Death/Deathcore
For fans of: Gorevent | Acranius | Gutrectomy | Guttural Slug
“In their rhythmic piping, droning, rattling, and beating I felt an element of terror beyond all the known terrors of earth—a terror peculiarly dissociated from personal fear, and taking the form of a sort of objective pity for our planet, that it should hold within its depths such horrors as must lie beyond these aegipanic cacophonies.”
‘Under The Pyramids’ - H.P. Lovecraft
Beneath my feet the earth shakes, as if in the throes of contorting agony – and rising from unimagined depths I hear the sound of drums like sky-rending thunder. They are drums of war, drums of imperious domination, drums of summoning. I slip into a trance and my mind’s eye descends through the soil, through the bones and relics of ages past, through the earth’s tortured crust, the red hell of the seething mantle, down into the planet’s core of fire. And there amidst the flames I see the creatures of nightmare amassed in their countless millions, bowing low before the impossible magnitude of the lord of devils, made strong by our pernicious wickedness, a towering god of darkness…the Sin Eater!
A new force in extreme heaviness has emerged from the south London smoke, a new pulverizing power without mercy, without remorse – Hellwrath have arrived upon the extreme music stage. Debut EP, Sin Eater, opens with the sounds of desperate panic that are slowly but insistently obliterated by riffs like the pounding of a gargantuan steam hammer. Landing staggered and staggering blows, first song, ‘Silence By Death’, delivers the Hellwrath manifesto – monstrous slamming power above all and beyond all. With vocals that rumble through your ribcage, shaking your internal organs and riffs that scour the sewers and the dark places of the earth, all riding on insidiously pulsating rhythms and a sense of inherent, mechanistic violence, Sin Eater unleashes a high impact sonic attack, with the force of a mortar shell. From the methodical beating of ‘The Alchemist’, with the weight of the world behind every chord, to the deep, scarring grooves and massive tactile riffs of ‘Hellwrath’, this EP is a journey through a landscape of blasted devastation. Vocalist and lyricist Paul Bower has drawn upon his days working in the grim and pressurised environment of the UK’s prisons and his own battles against the demons that prey on our mental well-being, infusing Sin Eater with an aura of confusion, anger and despondency, intensifying the brutal, juddering collision between the listener’s psyche and the band’s venomous outpourings of wounded rage. Concluding with a cover of Godsmack’s ‘I Stand Alone’ that takes this EP into different territories of melody and structure, despite being slammed into the dirt with typical Hellwrath heft and muscle, along with an EDM remix of ‘Sin Eater’ by Neutropics , Hellwrath’s debut demonstrates a willingness and ability to infiltrate unexpected dominions of darkness in the band’s quest for ultimate domination.
Produced and mixed by Alex Sedin (Anachronism, Adelon, Essence Of Datum etc) of Ghostalgy Prods, Sin Eater sounds vast and intimidatingly heavy, with an undercurrent of unnerving atmosphere. Prepare to be shaken to the core when Sin Eater erupts from the depths on August 19th.
Line-up:
Paul Bower - Vocals
Dylan Price - Bass
Igor Korsakov - Guitar
Recorded along the highways of Wisconsin in the band's mobile studio, Death Keeps offers seven tracks of darkly aggressive metal.
The band comments on their unorthodox recording process, "We wanted to make the recording process unique and memorable, so we hit the road in a 14-foot camper, traveling around Wisconsin to write and record our music. This mobile studio experience was fun and inspired us in ways we hadn't imagined."
Two singles from Death Keeps are now streaming. Listen to "Found Under a Cold Knife" and "Leech" at https://linktr.ee/darkdeedsmke
Tracklist:1. Found Underneath a Cold Knife
2. Leech
3. Apostate
4. Dogma
5. Remorse
6. King of Pentacles
7. Death Keeps (feat. Bind the Sacrifice)
Death Keeps will be available on streaming platforms on August 10. Pre-save the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/darkdeeds1/death-keeps
Line up:
Ben Prendergast - Guitar/Vocals
Allan Barth III - Vocals
Shane Garski - Bass
Kevin Giersch - Drums
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Montreal-based FROSTBITE has unleashed the title track from their upcoming new album, RELENTLESS GRIEF.
Following the band's 2016 release, Etching Obscurity" FROSTBITE is back and pushing forward with a darker and heavier approach to their vicious blackened death metal approach. After a short hiatus during which all members kept busy touring the US and Canada with other projects, the timing was finally right to finalize and release FROSTBITE's next chapter and bring the band back on stage.
Stream "Relentless Grief" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_oaFNDVsBo
Black Lion Records will release Relentless Grief on September 20. Pre-order the album on CD and digital formats at https://orcd.co/relentless-grief-album
Tracklist:1. Unearthing Dread
2. Death Omen
3. Flagellants
4. Void And Emptiness
5. Echoes Of Eldritch Past
6. Ravenous Possessions
7. Relentless Grief
8. Omnia Perit
9. Existence Forlorn
Stream the album's first single, "Flagellants" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Qh6tSkafI
Guitars, bass, and vocals on Relentless Grief were recorded by David Gagné, with drums recorded by Rémi LeGresley at The Grid Studios. The album was mixed and mastered by Honza Kapák. Artwork by Mark Erskine.
FROSTBITE is:
Max Allard: Guitars and Vocals
Stef Deschênes: Bass
Kévin Lampron: Drums
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Finnish old school Thrash/Death metal band JEWEL THRONE is set to release their debut album 'BLOOD VULTURES' on October 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single title track Blood Vultures is released today and lyrics video is available here: https://youtu.be/AocU_xw2xFk
The band comments single:
“‘Blood Vultures’, the title track of the forthcoming Jewel Throne debut album is a story about the price of carelessness. One can trust no one in this world. Don’t let your guard down, don’t let anyone close to you. Don’t take a chance or you will be destroyed. There will always be hordes of bloodthirsty creatures ready to stab you in the back. Creatures beneath contempt. Creatures shadowed by disgrace. The despicable and filthy creatures of the lowest circle of Hell."
Listen Blood Vultures single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/jewel-throne-blood
Biography:
Jewel Throne was formed as a trio in May 2019 by bassist-vocalist Mika Sallanen, the other members being guitarist Jari Yrjänäinen and drummer Jouni Kurikka. All were already very experienced with lots of bands, demos and a few albums already in their CV’s since all had begun their adventures in music already back in the late 80´s/early 90´s. The first lineup released three EP´s in quick succession. These simple thrash metal releases should now be considered as mere rough sketches of what was to come later.
It was time to add two more musicians – guitarist Toni Koskinen and vocalist Jesse Huovinen, and Jewel Throne mark II was born. Musically the band improved a lot with this change. This lineup released a bunch of singles and an EP ‘Obscure Relics’, which was also released as a tape by Fetusvomit Records. After this it was decided that it was time for the original guitar player to leave the band.
Now as a four-piece, Jewel Throne mark III moved on. They released two singles and an EP ‘Illiterati’ – a release vastly superior to anything they had achieved so far. So now it was the time to decide what to do next. The band had lots of songs ready, so it was decided to jump head first into the unknown and record their debut album. The recording sessions started in Easter 2023. The band entered the studio with 20 songs out of which 17 songs ended up being recorded.
All in all, the recordings took a bit longer than expected due to various issues, but in early spring 2024 the band had a finished product in their hands. ‘Blood Vultures’ was born – an album of 12 highly energetic and angry thrash/death metal songs. It was time to search for a record label, and in June 2024 the band signed with Inverse Records.
Strictly limited CD is now available on https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/jewel-throne-blood-vultures-cd-pre-order
Track
list:1. Blood Vultures
2. Cosmic Titan Engines
3. Psychotoxic Assault
4. The Graveyard of Dreams
5. Megaton Headshot
6. Instant Apocalypse
7. The Extinction Level Express
8. Hate Overdrive
9. Mental Self-Mutilation
10. Hammer Down the Last Nail
11. Suffer The Fools
12. The Overlord
Album cover by Observingdeath
Line-up:
Jesse Huovinen – vocals
Toni Koskinen – guitars
Mika Sallanen – bass/vocals
Jouni Kurikka - drums
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TUSENÅRSEKEN – “OMHULDRA”
Label: Grind To Death RecordsRelease date: september 6th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Bathory | Enslaved | Imperium Dekadenz | Falls Of Rauros
From the Swedish town of Höör, in that country’s southernmost county of Skåne, comes Tusenårseken, the black metal creation of Andreas Karlsson. Since he first summoned the spirit of Tusenårseken into life in 2020, Andreas Karlsson has released two full length albums and an EP and is now set to unveil his third album, Omhuldra. While solo black metal projects are not particularly uncommon, those that can leave you stunned by their musical accomplishments, the breadth and depth of their imagination and creativity certainly are. Karlsson without doubt possesses a rare talent and in Omhuldra he has shaped an album of breathtaking magic…
When Omhuldra begins with ‘Ode till alla fattiga kräk’, its opening vocal chant, steeped in the sounds of Scandinavian folklore, deftly changes your surroundings and perceptions. The world around you fades as the music transports you to the high mountain passes, beneath the shadowed canopy of vast forests, through cold and lightless tunnels far beneath the earth and beside glittering, cold lakes – vast mirrors reflecting the open sky. Each song tells a different tale and paints a different dream. The feral riffs of ‘Våren förgiftad’ eat at the nerve endings as haunted melodies rise slowly to the surface of its icy waters, shrouded in impenetrable mystery. ‘Riket bortom livet’ begins with warlike intensity, the formidable, tumultuous drums recalling the immortal aura of Bathory’s peerless Blood, Fire, Death before slipping sideways through an array of rhythmic and atmospheric changes, each welcome and wonderful. There is so much to experience as you are carried through Tusenårseken’s kingdom of folk, tradition, myth and magic…it’s bewildering and bewitching. From the jagged, embittered blackness of ‘Himmelens hand’ to the campfire meditations of ‘En vila i eländet’ and on to the earthshaking march of giants through a realm of legends that is ‘Grönskan vi minns’. While at the album’s heart lies the immensity of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’, where a thousand different elements of sound seem to be woven into a tapestry of the song. If such a startlingly beautiful album can be said to have a finest moment, then Omhuldra’s must surely lie within the sorcerous weft and weave of ‘Ett hjärta som lättats från kroppen’.
Omhuldra will be released by Grind To Death Records on September 6th, swathed in the richly detailed artwork of Daniel Karlsson (Furnace, Throneless etc) and for those who discover its glorious fury, its storm winds over jagged, snow-crested peaks, its ethereal melodies, its torrents of daunting power…it will be a gift to be treasured for a lifetime. Light the hilltop fires and watch for its coming.
Line-up:
Andreas Karlsson – All music and vocals
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3000AD return reenergised with their new song from the highly anticipated follow-up album to 2020s "The Void". "Ghettocide" continues the dystopian theme of the debut album while bringing fresh new sonic elements.
For fans of : DRI, Exodus, Slayer, Municipal Waste, etc.
Release Date: July 19, 2024
Label: Total Metal Records
Biography
3000AD are Crossover/Thrash Metal three piece from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Guitarist Sam Pryor, bassist Scott Austin and drummer Hellmore Bones formed the band to fuse their passion for Thrash Metal, 80’s Punk Rock and bleak, dystopian, futuristic imagery.
“The Void”, the band’s debut album, was recorded in studios in Hollywood, California and Auckland, New Zealand. Award winning engineer and producer Clint Murphy mixed the album, and it was mastered at the iconic Sterling Sound in New York City.
In the short time, 3000AD toured across New Zealand and gained airplay on several major radio stations.
At March 27, 2020, the album was officially released by Total Metal Records. It was supported by Total Metal Over Europe Tour - X, together with legendary German Necronomicon.
https://totalmetal.metalscraprecords.com/
CREST OF DARKNESS' new album "MY GHOST" will be released in the next October. Now it's time to present "Call Of The Moon" the first single that the band releases today on vinyl as a 7" EP and available at https://shorturl.at/HCBau and in digital format.
A lyric video created by Marcelo Silva (Motion Graphics) is available at https://youtu.be/n0_XISysdMoJust two songs but a great release featuring the title track, "Call Of The Moon" for sure one of the songs that better represents the extreme inner journey that Ingar and his bandmates undertake this time, and a side B track, one of the most progressive episode of their entire career. It's titled "The Awekening" and presents Roy Nikolaisen's magnificent trumpet in an extreme context such as that of Black Metal.
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm and mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lost Soul Studio, "Call Of The Moon" represents the first step of a long trip that will open us the doors to "My Ghost" an album that the same Ingar Amlien admits to be the more personal album ever created by the band.
We just have to wait and we are sure that it will not disappoint you.
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GRAVE ROBBER – “THE CELLAR SESSIONS”
Label: Thumper Punk RecordsRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Horror Punk
For fans of: Misfits | Ramones | Creeper | The Meteors
By daylight the graveyard can be a place of peaceful reflection and thoughtful wandering amongst memories of the loved and lost. But the night…the night changes everything. In its dark embrace things become so much more than they seemed under the comforting rays of the sun. The shadows are deeper, the silence holds unspoken threat and each sudden sound near stops your trembling heart. The stone angels’ beatific smiles have changed to enraged glares of furious reproach…and was that the sound of a shovel biting into the sacred soil? As white serpents of mist slither about your ankles with a touch that freezes the skin, nothing here is what it seems…
For nearly twenty years Fort Wayne’s Grave Robber have been invoking the sounds of the cemetery and the atmosphere of the tomb with their ripping horror punk anthems. Their horde of undead devotees, brethren of the boneyards, have clutched albums like 2009s Inner Sanctum and 2018s Escaping The Grave to their cold, decaying hearts with a fervent passion. Punk, metal and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion delivered with frenetic energy, snarling guitars, fiendish atmosphere and a voice that can shake fleshless skeletons from their dusty, dreamless slumbers. Since they began Grave Robber have not shied away from tackling a cover version – some that could have been written for these adrenaline fuelled ghouls and some that you’d never imagine finding their way into the Grave Robber mausoleum. Over the last decade, In between breathing life into an array of albums and EPs, the Robbers have been hard at work in their rehearsal cellar, drawing together the finest of their raucous covers, those most powerfully imbued with the spirit of the unquiet dead…and at last the definitive collection is ready to be unearthed! The Cellar Sessions features classic songs from Misfits, Black Sabbath, Jim Croce and Norman Greenbaum, legendary laments from Metallica, Nirvana, Cyndi Lauper and more – all transformed and dissected , reworked and reanimated by the carousing corpses of Grave Robber. Sure, some covers albums can be throwaway, or hit and miss affairs, but not this stitched and bandaged beast that has come crawling up those cellar steps. This is the sound of celebration for the creatures of the night, anthems of rebellion for the outcasts and the lost boys, the witches, the zombies, the blood suckers and the wolves.
The spirit of The Cellar Sessions is perfectly captured in the brilliant cover artwork, created by Paul Stier (Brotality, Symphony Of Heaven etc) and the disparate tracks have been brought together into one sinister sound elixir by the production and mastering skills of Tim Bushong and Michael Walter. Out now on Thumper Punk Records, The Cellar Sessions is the perfect record for the night time hours, when the moon rides high in a star-dusted, stygian sky.
Line-up:
Wretched - Vokills
Carcass - Bass/Vokills
Viral - Guitar/Vokills
Plague – Smash Doom Tubs
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It's finally out! Both the bands, Diskord and Atvm, have contributed in their own peculiar ways to make this an exceptional split release - not just in terms of quality, but also the kind of music contained therein. It'll be a real shame if this gets overlooked - it may not be immediately accessible but it's got a hundred riffs and innovation that's hard to come by in death metal. Please stream it in full on YouTube below or on Bandcamp
https://diskordband.bandcamp.com/album/bipolarities It would be awesome to see this split get more coverage!
DISKORD /ATVM - “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
ChasmNorwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more.
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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NECRONOMICON – „THE DEMOS „
One of the earliest extreme German Metal bands: NECRONOMICON's earliest works: Demo 1 Total Rejection (1985), Demo 2 Blind Destruction (1985) and two tracks from the ‘Break Out’ compilation album 1986
Necronomicon is a German Thrash Metal Legend, founded in 1983. The band still exists today and has released eleven full length albums up till now. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems with founding member Freddy (guitars and vocals). Restored, remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Vio Lence, Sodom, Destruction). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Vio Lence, Malevolent Creation, Hirax).
Genocide (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Total Rejection (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Rebel (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Woman (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Danger (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Wehrt Euch (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Intro (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Iron Charm (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Insanity (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Blind Destruction (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Bloody Revenge (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
Blind Destruction( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
DISINCARNATE
– „ SOUL EROSION DEMO 1992 „Florida death metal featuring James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary). After James had left Death (he recorded ‘Spiritual Healing’ in 1990), Obituary (recorded ‘Cause of Death’ in late 1990 with them) and Cancer (with whom he recorded ‘Dead Shal Rise’ in 1991) he started his own death metal band: Disincarnate.
Soul Erosion demo 1992 was recorded, mixed, & produced at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida Scott Burns (Death, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide). Alex Marquez was a special guest drummer on this demo; he appeared courtesy of Malevolent Creation, Solstice, Resurrection and Demolition Hammer. The demo contains one extra live bonus track.
The booklet contains the restored original demo artwork by Dale Vied (also Naphobia art). Restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audiolab, March 2024 (Vio Lence, Possessed, Varathron). This demo led to a deal with Roadrunner Records and Disincarnate released their well-received debut album ‘Dreams of the Carrion Kind’ in 1993. Murphy went on playing for Testament 1993-1996, 1998-2000 and has his own recording Studio in Florida.
SAD WHISPERINGS – „ RETURN TO AUTUMN “
Sad Whisperings was formed in 1990 (as Desecrate) and released several demo’s in the 80’s / 90s up till their split in 2004 and gained a worldwide cult following. Sad Whisperings was pure doom death metal like their early inspiration Paradise Lost and with a touch of the Dutch school of doom death metal like The Gathering. Sad Whisperings got signed by Dutch cult label Foundation 2000 (The Gathering, Gorefest) and released their debut album in 1993 called ’Sensitive to autumn’. Demos 1995 & 1998 are a natural follow up to their debut, doom death metal, Dutch style.
The booklet contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal).
EQUINOX- „ JOURNEY INTO OBLIVION „
Re-release of the sold out, second album of Equinox 2003 album. Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Journey into Oblivion was recorded and mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Ji and Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel) and the band. The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus promo demo 1994 and The Basement Sessions 1993, 15 tracks in total.
EQUINOX- „ RETURN TO MYSTERY „
Equinox was a black / death metal band from Florida, formed in 1992.Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Re-release of the sold out, legendary 1996 debut of Equinox which was mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel). The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus the 1995 Ep, Live in Orlando 1993 and The Anthem to the Moon demo 1993. 15 tracks in total.
LOBOTOMY
– „ FINAL WRATH, THE EARLY HYMNS OF LOBOTOMY”LOBOTOMY was a Swedish death metal act from Stockholm formed in 1989 and split-up in 2000. The band released several demos in the early 90s and three full-length studio albums, before the band folded in 2000. This compilation,’ Final Wrath, The early hymns of Lobotomy’ contains all demos, ep’ s and promo’s from 1989 till 1993 prior to their debut album. CD 1 contains: ‘When Death Draws Near’ demo 1990, Promo 1991, ‘Against The Gods’ demo July 1992, ‘Nailed In Misery’ demo June 1993. CD 2: ‘Hymn’ Ep December 1993, Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993. All songs restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audio lab (Vio Lence, Possessed). Line notes by Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral re-issues) and extensive interview by Nicola Constantini ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDS METALL. Including productions by Thomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studios (Entombed, Grave, Dismember) and Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral). Liner notes by key figures from the extreme metal scene(Kam Lee - Massacre, Alex Hellid - Nihilist, Entombed), Masse Broberg (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral) and many more. 34 page booklet double cd full of old pictures, flyers posters.
CD 1:When Death Draws Near demo 1990,Promo 1991,Against The Gods demo July 1992,Nailed In Misery demo June 1993
CD 2:Hymn Ep December 1993,Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Rehearsal tracks 1990 (Reh. Tape 1990),Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993
DISK1:
Inner Wrath [When Death Draws Near]
When Death Draws Near [When ..]
Into This Life [When Death Draws Near]
Instinct of Brutality [Promo 91]
Possession [Promo 91]
Depriver of Life [Promo 91]
Endless Maze [Promo 91]
Against the Gods [Against The Gods]
Depriver of Life [Against The Gods]
Seize the Throne [Against The Gods]
Lobotomized [Against The Gods]
Darkened Times [Against The Gods]
Endless Maze [Against The Gods]
Eternal Damnation [Against The Gods]
Misery End [Nailed In Misery]
Nailed [Nailed In Misery]
Instinct of Brutality [Nailed In Misery]
CD 2
Turmoil [Hymn]
Flowertrip (Part I) [Hymn]
In Bloodstained Greed[Hymn]
Rapture - Live 89 Shitzo
Rapture - Satanic Extirpator Reh 90
When Death Draws Near - Reh Tape 90
Reincarnation of the dead Reh Tape 90
Inner Wrath - Reh Tape 90
(Beyond) Possession - Live Akalla 91
Endless Maze - Live Akalla 91
Instict Of Brutality - Live 92
Eternal Damnation - Live 92
Depriver Of Life - Live 92
The Hate That Breaths - Demo 93
Soulshifter - Demo 93
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Finnish folk/death metal band WOLFHORDE is set to release their third studio album 'BLOODMOON SYMPHONIES' on August 30th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single 'KILLER RABBIT OF CAERBANNOG' is released today and lyric video can be seen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYIOgIj1gLA
The band comments:
“Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog is a metaphor or a description of severe depression. It is the soft creature that is easily disregarded as ‘nothing’, yet it possesses the potential for absolute destruction.
The lyric video for Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog is a combination of imagination and artificial intelligence with the intention of creating something nightmarish to complement the lyrics of this song."
Listen 'Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog' on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wolfhorde-killer
Watch 'Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)' music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2lI0q65z-E
Track
list:01. Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog
02. Forsaken Shrine
03. Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)
04. Kuoleman Mustat Siivet
05. Anubis
06. Phantom Queen
07. Last Good Fight
08. Bloodmoon Symphony
Composed by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Lyrics by Juho Tuominen
Album cover by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Biography:
Wolfhorde skillfully combines different elements into metal music.
The way our music is presented is well thought out, and it includes influences from folk music and the vast sound worlds of cinematic music. The goal is to create a versatile, distinctive and engaging listening experience. While we embrace the intensity and power of metal, we also integrate the softer, more melodic aspects. This combination of styles allows us to create music that is not only heavy and compelling, but also rich in texture and meaning. We combine aggressive guitar riffs with atmospheric symphonies and folk music accompanied by various lyrical themes.
Line-up:
Werihukka - Guitar and other instruments
Hukkapätkä - Vocals and Drums
https://www.wolfhorde.fi
https://www.facebook.com/WolfhordeBandOfficial
The release of the fascinating progressive death metal band Februus is imminent and I would urge you all to give it a shot, if only because the band's trying to do something innovative with the style. It doesn't hurt that it's brilliantly written and manages to be brutal while it's trying to explore new realms. The album is now streaming in full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvFJrYc-Q7s
FEBRUUS – “SURVEILLANCE ORGY”
For
fans of
- Edge of Sanity, Pan-Thy-Monium, Carbonized, Morbus Chron, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Afflicted, Swelling Repulsion, FloatingAs if the recent onslaught by progressive death metal bands Diskord, Atvm, Swelling Repulsion and Defect Designer on the label wasn't enough, Februus join the raiding party and bring the fireworks with their unheralded gem of a release in 'Surveillance Orgy'. Originally self-released by the sole band member, it blew away every unsuspecting listener who chanced upon it. There are only five songs on the album, the shortest one being three minutes and the longest one touching almost 15 minutes, and it's clear that their expression can't be confined by anything trivial of that sort. They seem to warp through time, nay, dimensions in the multiverse going by how often the music takes sudden, unexpected detours within each of the songs. The experience is unparalleled; the progressions are highly unpredictable and the manner in which they hurtle through them is both dizzying and exhilarating, all the while maintaining a sufficient heaviness worthy of the death metal tag. This is an album that transports the listener not to a particular place but all fucking over. And those adventurous enough will only strap in tighter, for albums like these are as rare as a cosmic event occurring only once every few decades.
Line up:
Andreas Karlsson - All vocals, guitar, bass, electronic sounds and drum programming
Mixing by Andreas Karlsson
Mastering by Mattias Persson
Cover painting, layout and logo by Daniel Karlsson
Track listing:
1. Gentrification of the Soul 07:06
2. Morning Star over Deathlehem 08:25
3. The Price of Enterprise 03:13
4. Surveillance Orgy 08:01
5. Resignation Syndrome 14:25
Official release date - July 19th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558380778388
A.M.E.N. sign to My Kingdom Music for what we could define as the new course of the band. The creature that is about to be born is called "ARGENTO", will be released on November 22nd and promises to be an intimate, avant-gardish work disconnected from the classic patterns of modern feeling.
Vittorio Sabelli (Dawn Of A Dark Age, Notturno, Incantvm) and Erba Del Diavolo from Il Ponte Del Diavolo, hearts, minds and souls of the band, have given an incredible stylistic twist to the project, creating a work with the heart turned towards the past, which moves between classical music and Jazz, but explores Blues, Dark, Doom and musical contaminations that develop in 'noir' and psychological fields.
These are Vittorio's words which allow us to enter the bowels of "Argento" and his project: "A.M.E.N. second chapter was born and evolves from a prelude by J.S. Bach, a D minor prelude, which this time does not cross the boundaries of Grindcore, Brutal Death Metal and Free Jazz that had characterized "The Book of Lies - Liber I", but goes on to discover much more intimate, introspective and primordial meanders of the human soul.
The various episodes of the album pay homage to the 'King' of Italian horror, Dario Argento, as the five songs that compose it are inspired by films by the Italian director".
What we are about to present to you promises to be unique in the current musical panorama, an album that succeeds to move from typically Jazz and Blues compositions to moments of pure Dark Doom in the style of early Ulver, all with the voice of Erba Del Diavolo which is here a true protagonist, decanting and giving melodies with an interpretation that moves from the great jazz singers of the past to embrace the present with her unique timbre and nuances.
So expect an album that sounds like something you can hear in a smoky jazz club in New Orleans and that shows you that when extreme music meets so-called "high" music, the result is unexpectedly sublime.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/amenbookoflies
The
second Single "PIECES" from DEFILED EMBRACE the forthcoming second full-length studio
album, "THE NETHER EARTH", by Israeli Doom Metal
project."Pieces" takes the listener on a journey of suffering, dying and making peace with yourself and the life you lived, just as you're having your last moments in this world.
The song is a five minutes Doom Metal ballad that grows angry further and further. "Pieces" is the only song from the upcoming album that hosts a female vocalist — the great Reut Paz Natovich (Hellscore choir), who adds her angelic and dramatic voice to the mixture of emotions in the dying journey.
Release Date: July 19, 2024
Label: Another Side Records
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://anotherside.metalscraprecords.com/
International black metal duo HAMMERFILOSOFI will unleash a new EP this fall on Aeternitas Tenebrarum Musicae Fundamentum (ATMF).
After their much-acclaimed debut album - The Desolate One - Hammerfilosofi returns with a fiery assault on the senses, in the shape of an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra); four psalms of relentless, multi-layered, and hellish madness.
“The EP is an inward journey of spiritual violence and cathartic soul-searching”, comments NKTFR, and adds: “Both musically and lyrically, it picks up from where The Desolate One left off and continues in a bold leap into the dark unknown”.
Behind the music is as per usual the Norwegian-Italian duo - NKTFR and FCCM. Lyrics for the EP were penned by long-time comrade of the band, Rune Vedaa from the legendary Norwegian Black Metal band Forgotten Woods.
“The EP is both a continuation of the debut and an ominous forewarning of what is to come. We continue our relentless march, spreading our sulfurous gospel”, concludes FCCM.
ATMF will release SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovator Integra) on September 13.
The band has launched a stream of the EP's first single, "Hunt or be Hunted." Listen now at https://atmfsssdtp.bandcamp.com/track/hunt-or-be-hunted
Stream
more from Hammerfilosofi on Spotify and Apple Music.Tracklist:
1) Hunt or be Hunted
2) Alpha Ego
3) Holy Fire
4) Epigone of Tragedy
SOLUS was recorded at WS Studios during the Autumn of 2023 and Winter 2024. The EP was mastered by Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Endarker Studios during the Spring of 2024. Visual design by Francesco Gemelli.
Bio:
Hammerfilosofi was formed in 2020 amid global chaos, shutdowns, death, panic and pestilence. For some, this was a time of despair and mass hysteria, but for others, a time of solitude, contemplation, and inner strength. The idea behind the band, according to FCCM was quite simple:
“We want to take Black Metal back to its primeval and genuine meaning and purpose. To pick up the torch, and carry on the march that was begun centuries ago. We have no intention of reinventing the wheel, but to create and evolve what we consider to be Black Metal”.
In 2023 Hammerfilosofi unleashed their much acclaimed debut album The Desolate One, and true to their word it was uncompromising Black Metal at its finest. NKTFR comments:
“Both musically and conceptually we want to bring back some of that rebellious pride, wrath, and danger - some Blood, Fire, and Death - that for us are mandatory ingredients in Black Metal.”
This is Black Metal from the fertile earth of the graveyard – made for the battleground, for the wanderer who dares walk the path of no return – guided by nothing but His luminous darkness.
September 2024 and the band is ready to unleash their latest opus - an EP entitled SOLUS (Igne Natura Renovatur Integra) - four tracks of hellish madness and thunderous Black Metal.
FCCM concludes: “Conceptually and musically “SOLUS” is an inward journey of reflection and contemplation, but fear not - it is by no means a pleasant ride.”
Hammerfilosofi is:
FCCM - Vocals
NKTFR - Instruments
https://atmf.net/
https://www.facebook.com/hammerfilosofi
NEWS 17.7.2024
Die Hauptinspirationsquelle für sowohl Musik als auch Texte bildet die endlose Tiefe und Finsternis des Ozeans, die gestalterische und zerstörerische Kraft des Wassers, die trostlosen Weiten des großen Unbekannten.
GUYOĐs erste Veröffentlichung, die Split „Alluvial soil“ mit LEHM, erschien am 23. Januar 2022. Das Debutalbum „HEART OF THY ABYSS“ wurde am 4. November 2023 aus den Tiefen emporgehoben und über Grazil Records und Kvlt und Kaos Productions auf CD, LP und MC veröffentlicht. Die erste Singleauskopplung „WATCHER IN THE DARK“ wurde am 25. September 2023 gemeinsam mit einem Video von Revvidy veröffentlicht.
"Watcher in the dark" auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/rnMMgqUg5mA?si=tn90oTyZiIIn-Te6
https://www.facebook.com/GUYODofficial
Neues Album, Neue Video-Single, Neue Sängerin! THE MOURNINGS sehnlichst erwartetes Album "HUSH" und die dazugehörige Video-Single "SMOOTH SEAS" sind ab sofort verfügbar.
Haltet die Ohren und Augen offen – die US-amerikanischen Prog-Metal-Pioniere THE MOURNING haben soeben – zwei Wochen später als ursprünglich geplant – ihr brandneues Album "Hush" veröffentlicht, zusammen mit der fesselnden neuen Video-Single "Smooth Seas". Der hypnotisierende Track ist zusätzlich ein schöner Abschied von der ehemaligen Sängerin Eliana Blanchard, da die Band nun die umwerfende und vielseitige Zai Alyenora als neue Co-Lead-Sängerin vorstellt.
THE MOURNINGs erstes Album in abendfüllender Länge, "Hush", ist eine Prog-Reise, die Einflüsse von Größen des Progressive Metal widerspiegelt. Ein Album, das Themen wie Selbstfindung, Beobachtungen über die Natur des Daseins, gesellschaftliche Missstände und die Überwindung von Widrigkeiten thematisiert.
"Smooth Seas" bildet einen gelungenen Abschluss einer kraftvollen Sammlung von Rock- und Metal-Tracks, die sich mit Themen wie Schwierigkeiten, Widerstandsfähigkeit und persönlichem Wachstum befassen. Der letzte Song auf THE MOURNINGs neuestem Album handelt von den Herausforderungen, denen wir uns stellen und die uns zu dem machen, was wir sind. Dabei geht es vor allem um die Erkenntnis, dass ein Leben, das immer reibungslos verläuft, nicht wirklich förderlich für die persönliche Entwicklung ist, denn eine ruhige See macht noch keinen guten Seemann.
Der progressive Rocksong, zu dem Trey Xavier ein Gitarrensolo beisteuert, beginnt mit einer sanften, besinnlichen Einleitung, die mit beruhigenden und gefühlvollen Melodien einen nachdenklichen Ton setzt. Die Instrumentierung intensiviert sich allmählich und enthält dabei sowohl kraftvolle und erhebende Elemente als auch komplizierte Instrumentalpassagen. Schließlich wechselt Schlagzeuger Jason Berlin (Sohn des berühmten Bassisten Jeff Berlin) von einem typischen Rock-Beat zu Blast-Beats im Death-Metal-Stil, was das Thema des Songs musikalisch unterstreicht – er ermutigt die Zuhörenden, sich ihren persönlichen Stürmen mit Mut und Widerstandskraft entgegenzustellen, in dem Wissen, dass die Erfahrung letztlich zu persönlichem Wachstum und einem tieferen Selbstverständnis führt. "Smooth Seas" ist ein dynamisches, zum Nachdenken anregendes Hörerlebnis, das ihr euch unbedingt anhören sollten.
Klingt spannend, oder? Das haben wir uns auch gedacht! Also verschwendet keine Zeit mehr, hört euch jetzt das Album und die Single an und werft auch gleich einen Blick auf das neue Video:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/H-QCeQqOf2I
Mit dem frischen Album im Gepäck hat für THE MOURNING, deren Sound mit ihrem jüngsten Neuzugang Zai Alyenora, der neuen Co-Lead-Sängerin neben Johnny Ray, noch kraftvoller sein wird, ein neues Kapitel begonnen. Die multitalentierte und mehrsprachige Sängerin, (die fünf Sprachen spricht und auf acht singt), ist nicht nur eine hochkarätig professionelle Sängerin, sondern auch Songwriterin, Booking-Agentin, Geschäftsführerin der Chaarmz Magazine Talent Agency, ehemalige American-Idol-Kandidatin, MTV-Special-Guest, Model, Schauspielerin und Feuershow-Performerin.
Ihr einzigartiger Stimmumfang und ihr ausdrucksstarker Vortragsstil passen perfekt zu THE MOURNINGs schwerem und gefühlvollem Musikstil und verleihen ihrem Sound sowohl frische Energie als auch Tiefe. Zais signifikante stimmliche Präsenz und souveräne Stimme werden nun im Mittelpunkt stehen und der Musik der Band eine neue Dimension und Intensität verleihen.
THE MOURNINGs neues Album "Hush" ist ab sofort
erhältlich: https://samply.app/player/UejZq3ehfkIPrVddxmQH"Hush" direkt von The Mourning – digital https://links.themourningmusic.com/hush-album
"Hush" als CD (Jewel Case) von The Mourning – physisch https://themourningmusic.com/product/hush-cd/
Tracklist
1. Chaos Machine
2. The Mountain
3. He Cries
4. I Feel The Rain
5. Hush
6. The Wind
7. My Own Way
8. Cries Of The Mind
9. My Own Hell
10. Smooth Seas
https://www.youtube.com/@themourningmusic
https://themourningmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themourningmusic
Mid-life
crises themed deathgrind band K.Y.M.I. from Finland releases
their debut album this autumn - first single out now! Deathgrind band K.Y.M.I. from
Finland releases their debut album this autumn via Inverse Records. The
band's brutal lyrics are about everyday life during the busy adult years and
the mid-life crisis. The songs are a result of emotional outbursts packed into
a form of brutal deathgrind.The first single, RAATELIJA, is a story of a father suffering from a constant lack of sleep. The few mornings when it would be possible to sleep are repeatedly shattered by the relentless pet cat who wake its master in its hunger for food. It stalks and corrupts!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kymi-raatelija
K.Y.M.I. is a one-man project by Kalle Ylönen, that will in the future also produce Viking jewelry and other artistic craftwork under the name K.Y.M.I.paja (smithery). Tuukka Ojansivu, a strong supporter of the project, is responsible for arranging the songs and recording the instruments for the upcoming album LIHA. The vocal recording, mixing and mastering of the album was done by Pasi Löfgren at Inka Studios.
https://www.facebook.com/kymipaja
Slovakian Blackened Death Metal horde, CEREMONY OF SILENCE, in collaboration with Toilet ov Hell, present the pre-release stream of new album, HÁLIOS! Click below to stream!
Willowtip Records will release Hálios July 19 on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats. Pre-orders available at the following locations.
https://bit.ly/halios-willowtip
https://bit.ly/halios-bandcamp
Building upon the foundation laid by their debut album, this new release delves even deeper into the band's unique blend of brutality and atmosphere. The album radiates with suffocating intensity, introducing a richer, more atmospheric dimension to the band's sound, while retaining some of the band's signature aspects of haunting melodies, or breathtaking gradations.
Unborn, all-pervading and radiant. The immutable light of the Universe, our fundamental inherent nature, and a bridge to the mythical time. Hálios represents a breakthrough of the sacred into the temporal world, and sets forth on an eerie journey reenacting old stories inspired by the essence of the ancient Indo-European mythology, entwined in obscure visions and dreams.
Track
Listing:1. Primaeval Sacrifice
2. Serpent Slayer
3. Moon Vessel
4. Eternal Return
5. Light Runs Through Light
6. Perennial Incantation
7. King in the Mountain
Credits:
Lyrics & Artwork by Matúš S. Ďurčík.
Engineered & Mixed by Miroslav Spevák.
Produced by Miroslav Spevák & Viliam Pilarčík.
Mastered by Colin Marston.
Band Photo by Štefan Šimuni.
Line-up:
N. - Vocals
Viliam Pilarčík - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Matúš S. Ďurčík - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/ceremonyofsilence
FFO : Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
Listen new Death Holograms EP: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death
"Death Holograms" EP, released on July 17th 2024 is produced by I, Cursed and Jerkka Perälä of Soft Neon Audiovisual, whose handprint can be heard and seen in the mixing, mastering, cover art and lyric video for the "Death Holograms" EP. The release of the singles and the "Death Holograms" EP is handled in cooperation by Finnish record labels Inverse Records and Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
DEATH HOLOGRAMS CD ORDERS available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/i-cursed-death-holograms-digisleeve-cd-pre-order
Upcoming
gigs:20.7. Nirvana, Turku
24.8. Maanalainen, Tampere
27.9. Nirvana, Turku
28.9. Haukka Music Bar, Kotka
1.11. Bar Loose, Helsinki
29.11. Bar 15 Basement, Seinäjoki
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto.
Track list:
01. A Gathering Of Immense
02. Blades
03. Death Holograms
04. Dystopian Structure
05. Sorrower
06. Merge Into A Caustic Revocation
07. Vermin
Mixed and mastered by Jerkka Perälä (Soft Neon Audiovisual)
EP cover by Jerkka Perälä
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
Warfarer is thrilled to announce the release of 'Heir Uncrowned', the powerful opening single from their upcoming concept album, 'A TALE BEYOND THE PALE' WHICH is set to be released on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Watch Heir Uncrowned music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmN6t0Mj5Y
This bombastic track tells the story of a protagonist who falls from grace and is driven by jealousy to slay his own brother. The song's narrative sets the stage for the tale that unfolds throughout the album.
"We wanted to convey the raw emotions and the motivations behind the protagonist's downfall and subsequent journey. We've always enjoyed stories, and we wanted to create a video that would convey the events of the song as we imagined them."
Listen Heir Uncrowned on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-heir
A Tale Beyond the Pale CD PRE-ORDER available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/warfarer-a-tale-beyond-the-pale-cd-pre-order
Biography:
Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people's great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, 'A Tale Beyond the Pale', set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.
Track list:01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03 Brotherslayer
04 Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori
Line-up:
Kalle Puutio - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Seppo Kolehmainen - Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
Klaus Telenius - Bass, Backing Vocals
Tuomas Rahikainen - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Julius Lehtonen - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband
https://linktr.ee/warfarer
https://www.facebook.com/warfarerband
AYDRA: Unveils new single "FOREVER HIDE" after two decades.
The
single is available for pre-save now at this link: https://ditto.fm/forever-hideIn collaboration with Rude Awakening Records, who recently reissued AYDRA's entire studio catalogue, the band is set to embark on an exciting new chapter. "Forever Hide" will be part of a concept album scheduled for release in October 2024.
Frontman Mauro Pacetti shared his enthusiasm:
"We’re thrilled to announce 'Forever Hide,' a brand new track which marks the beginning of a new chapter for AYDRA since 2004. Get ready for an intense and revolutionary experience!”
The single, mastered at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden — known for its work with Amorphis, Dimmu Borgir, and Ihsahn — promises an unparalleled auditory experience, staying true to AYDRA's legacy while pushing new boundaries in technical death metal.
More details about the upcoming concept album will be revealed soon. Stay tuned to AYDRA's and Rude Awakening Records' social media for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
https://www.youtube.com/@aydraofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
Finnish one-man black metal band MALASORTE is set to unleash the debut album APEX SOVEREIGNTY on October 11th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first official single Slaying The Messengers is now out on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/malasorte-slaying
The man behind Malasorte, Jal'zoroth comments the single:
"In a realm where chaos reigns and mercy is a forgotten concept, the relentless march of destruction continues unabated. The slayer, embracing the dark embrace of chaos, becomes the harbinger of eternal night, slaying messengers with ruthless fervor in a cosmic dance of darkness and blight."
Apex Sovereignty CD Pre-Order available https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/malasorte-apex-sovereignty-cd-pre-order
Track
list:01. The Rift Is Now Open
02. Cerebral Pandemonium
03. Across The Frozen Tundra
04. Into The Killing Fields
05. Behind Closed Doors
06. Constellation Of The Wolf
07. Inscribed In Blood, Bound By Will
08. Slaying The Messengers
09. The Devil's Pact At Roanoke
10. Apex Sovereignty
11. Crowned In Astral Majesty
Cover art by JTR
Biography:
In the frostbitten heart of Helsinki, Finland, Jal'zoroth forged "Malasorte" from the fires of black metal in 2024. A one-man wrecking crew, Malasorte unleashes a sonic onslaught that's as savage as it is spellbinding. With relentless riffs, thunderous drums, and vocals dripping with venom, Malasorte commands the darkness with unbridled ferocity. Emerging from the shadows, Malasorte is a force to be reckoned with, transmutating adversity into waveform, turning curses into catharsis.
Line-up:
Jal'zoroth - vocals, guitars, bass & drums
https://www.facebook.com/Malasorteblackmetal
Polish death/thrashers HELLSET promote their sophomore album with „NOT FOUND” visualizer.
If you don't know the band Hellset yet, it is a young band from Rzeszów from the underground Polish metal scene. They started their adventure with music in mid-2021, and combined their stage debut with the premiere of their first album "Global Warning" on January 23, 2023. After long months of playing shows, they started working on their next release, which resulted in a new album in June 2024 entitled "SHEPHERD OF THE BLIND".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKW1jnjTOWc
You will find a lot of juicy riffs on the border between thrash, death and heavy metal, as well as shred solos, inspired by legends such as Slayer, Death or Children of Bodom. Maniacs of strong sounds have plenty to choose from. Fans of calmer rhythms will also not be disappointed - for them there are Judas Priest-style ballads called "Rejection" and "Death is Falling Asleep".
https://www.youtube.com/@hellset
https://www.facebook.com/hellsetofficial
The band comments on the song, "The penultimate track from our forthcoming full-length Agony’s Bespoke, “A Reverent Stillness” is in a way the perfect snapshot of the album as a whole. As the first song written during this album cycle, it interweaves catchy melodic leads, dense atmospheric sections, and a more grim and frostbitten approach to melodic death metal riffing, all bolstered by a thunderous and ever-present rhythm section. Thematically, the song is simultaneously triumphant and hopeless as the character at the center of Agony’s story has finally achieved the vengeance he long sought, but at a heavy physical and psychological cost."
Stream the lyric video for "A Reverent Stillness" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtcFOqJvsrg
Agony's Bespoke is a monumental, hour-long work, marking a new height for the band's growing skills of songwriting and storytelling. Theatrical and immersive, the album is heavily inspired by the 2018 Australian film, "Nightingale," and tells a similarly tragic story. Highlighting the transformative power of violence and the ultimate futility of revenge, the album seeks to explore the lasting emotional and psychological impact of trauma.
Beyond The Top Records will release Agony's Bespoke on digipak CD, limited-edition vinyl, and digital formats on September 20.
Pre-orders are available at: https://linktr.ee/beyondthetoprecords
BLIGHTED EYE has already released two tracks off Agony's Bespoke. Stream "In Emnity" and "Howls from Beyond the Mist" on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1. Tragoedia
2. The Wounding
3. In Emnity
4. Howls from Beyond the Mist
5. A Feast for Worms
6. Pallid
7. Nightingale
8. A Reverent Stillness
9. Agony’s Bespoke
Agony's Bespoke was produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Sedin. Cover art by Caelan Stokkermans.
Hailing from the greater Seattle area, BLIGHTED EYE is a progressive death/black metal act featuring members from Aethereus, Mesmur, and Pantheist. The band interweaves crushing riffs and blastbeats with intricate, layered melodic work akin to Opeth, Swallow the Sun, Rotting Christ, and Dark Tranquility. Their musical journey aims to evoke a bespoke atmosphere that delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the haunting lyrical themes that reside within the darkest recesses of the mind.
BLIGHTED EYE is:
Christopher Jones: Guitar
Kyle Chapman: Guitar, Vocals
Ben Gassman: Bass
John Devos: Drums
https://www.facebook.com/BlightedEye
KANONENFIEBER release new single and video,“PANZERHENKER”"Nur der Tod gewinnt im Krieg"["Only death succeeds in war"]--Kanonenfieber
On September 20th, blackened death metal outfit Kanonenfieber will release their sophomore album, Die Urkatastrophe. Panzerhenker is the latest single from the upcoming anti-war album.
Kanonenfieber explains about the back story of Panzerhenker: “The Battle of Cambrai took place from November 20 to 30, 1917 and marked the first offensive in which tanks played a decisive role in the attack strategy. The British carried out the attack with the support of battle and auxiliary tanks as well as an intensive barrage. The offensive was halted by German counterattacks. With the help of anti-tank field guns the Germans managed to take out a large number of the British tanks. J. Krüger, who was known as the ‘Panzerhenker’ (Tankslayer / Tank Executioner), played an important role in this. Even when his battery was wiped out, Krüger remained as the last survivor at a field gun and destroyed up to 16 of the approaching tanks. When enemy assault troops penetrated his positions, he attacked with a pistol and was eventually wounded and captured.”
Stream the new single here: https://Kanonenfieber.lnk.to/DieUrkatastropheNe
Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/ZeKDSW2Nw7E
(Rochester, NY) - As the release of their new album, DIANA'S DAY,approaches, Deathwave band FOURTH DOMINION offers one more taste of what's to come.
Stream "Bloodstains" at https://linktr.ee/fourthdominion
Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand reflects on how the band's newest single came to be, "‘Bloodstains’ is a song about transition. It discusses coming out, the blood that’s spilled in the process, and the scars it leaves behind. It speaks to the feeling of inhabiting a new skin while everyone around you sees your dead self.
It was the first song I wrote for Diana’s Day. I remember showing it to our friend Mike from Nuclear Tomb, who played guitar for the band at the time. He pointed out the resemblance to Siouxsie’s ‘Spellbound’ and Hüsker Dü’s ‘Pink Turns to Blue.’ I think you can also hear the influence of Sentenced, Maiden, and even a little Nirvana."
FOURTH DOMINION live dates:
8/1 - Album Release Party @ Vertex, Rochester, NY
8/3 - Torvus, Fourth Dominion and Cemetery Sex @ Atlas Brew Works, Washington, DC
8/17 - Acoustic Performance @ Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY
9/8 - Live @ WAYO, 104.3, Rochester, NY
9/20 - Autumn of Artemis Weekender w/ Eternal Crypt @ CNY
9/21 - Autumn of Artemis Weekender w/ Eternal Crypt @ JB Lovedraft's,
9/28 - Eternal Crypt, Haishen, Fourth Dominion and Mortus Eternum @ Bug Jar, Rochester, NY
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
AFTER THE FLESH release date in October 18, 2024. For the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way.
Brace yourselves, for a new Single in all plaforms "FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" release September 20 2024, and Youtube Lyric Video August 16, 2024.
Prepare for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 18, 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
AFTER THE FLESH
1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
https://soundcloud.com/brutalrecords/horrend
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
BLOOD INCANTATION announce new album, ABSOLUTE ELSEWHERE, out october 4 . The new Blood Incantation album, Absolute Elsewhere , is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Yes, that’s an audacious, possibly hyperbolic claim, but few can claim a sonic watershed as readily as this Denver, Colorado quartet. Hovering at nearly 45 minutes, their longest full length recording yet, the album’s two sprawling movements – The Stargate and The Message – are as confounding as they are engaging, exponentially expanding upon the formulas laid down by their scene-shattering debut Starspawn (2016) and landmark followup Hidden History of the Human Race (2019).
(Rochester, NY) - As the release of their new album, DIANA'S DAY,approaches, Deathwave band FOURTH DOMINION offers one more taste of what's to come.
Stream "Bloodstains" at https://linktr.ee/fourthdominion
Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand reflects on how the band's newest single came to be, "‘Bloodstains’ is a song about transition. It discusses coming out, the blood that’s spilled in the process, and the scars it leaves behind. It speaks to the feeling of inhabiting a new skin while everyone around you sees your dead self.
It was the first song I wrote for Diana’s Day. I remember showing it to our friend Mike from Nuclear Tomb, who played guitar for the band at the time. He pointed out the resemblance to Siouxsie’s ‘Spellbound’ and Hüsker Dü’s ‘Pink Turns to Blue.’ I think you can also hear the influence of Sentenced, Maiden, and even a little Nirvana."
FOURTH DOMINION live dates:
8/1 - Album Release Party @ Vertex, Rochester, NY
8/3 - Torvus, Fourth Dominion and Cemetery Sex @ Atlas Brew Works, Washington, DC
8/17 - Acoustic Performance @ Genesee Valley, Rochester, NY
9/8 - Live @ WAYO, 104.3, Rochester, NY
9/20 - Autumn of Artemis Weekender w/ Eternal Crypt @ CNY
9/21 - Autumn of Artemis Weekender w/ Eternal Crypt @ JB Lovedraft's,
9/28 - Eternal Crypt, Haishen, Fourth Dominion and Mortus Eternum @ Bug Jar, Rochester, NY
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
AFTER THE FLESH release date in October 18, 2024. For the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way.
Brace yourselves, for a new Single in all plaforms "FOR SATAN YOUR FLESH FOR GOD YOUR SOUL" release September 20 2024, and Youtube Lyric Video August 16, 2024.
Prepare for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 18, 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
AFTER THE FLESH
1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
https://soundcloud.com/brutalrecords/horrend
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
BLOOD INCANTATION announce new album, ABSOLUTE ELSEWHERE, out october 4 . The new Blood Incantation album, Absolute Elsewhere , is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Yes, that’s an audacious, possibly hyperbolic claim, but few can claim a sonic watershed as readily as this Denver, Colorado quartet. Hovering at nearly 45 minutes, their longest full length recording yet, the album’s two sprawling movements – The Stargate and The Message – are as confounding as they are engaging, exponentially expanding upon the formulas laid down by their scene-shattering debut Starspawn (2016) and landmark followup Hidden History of the Human Race (2019).
As Blood Incantation’s Paul Riedl tells, “‘Absolute Elsewhere’ is
our most potent audial extract/musical trip yet; like the soundtrack to a
Herzog-style Sci-Fi epic about the history of/battle for human consciousness
itself, via a 70s Prog album played by a 90s Death Metal band from the future.” For inspiration, the group looked to the mid-70’s progressive rock collective, Absolute Elsewhere (best known as a celestial stopover for King Crimson drummer, Bill Bruford) as the album’s namesake. For the uninitiated, Absolute Elsewhere’s obscure 1976 album, In Search of Ancient Gods , was constructed as a musical accompaniment to the works of Chariots of the Gods author, Erich Von Daniken, and his theories of non-terrestrial humanoid prompts towards mankind’s evolution. The subject matter of which should serve as no surprise to anyone familiar with Blood Incantation’s cosmically philosophical leanings.
But make no mistake, the four musicians working under the Blood Incantation banner for the past decade – guitarist and vocalist Paul Riedl, drummer Isaac Faulk, guitarist Morris Kolontyrsky and bassist Jeff Barrett – have successfully left the microgravity of genre behind and are re-writing the Rosetta Stone of extreme music with a new language entirely. Demonstrations like their 2022 all-synth show or 2024’s Roadburn Festival headlining appearance where they played back-to-back death metal and ambient made it clear: Blood Incantation have honed their abilities to go boldly where few bands have gone before, and reveal no signs of slowing down.
Stream the latest single here: https://BloodIncantation.lnk.to/LuminescentBridgeNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9WYceFbHw4
Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict's music is a breath of fresh air, especially given the kind of music they work with. Dissonant death metal can too easily sound cold, mechanical, alien even but their approach to this style is different. Their music here is expansive, atmospheric and even emotive, without compromising on the intensity. And there's a fiery albeit restrained passion exuding through it all, probably making all the difference. This is a special album for the style and fans of death metal in general shouldn't miss out on this. Stream a couple of songs on Bandcamp https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com/album/blessing-of-despair
DEVENIAL VERDICT – “BLESSING OF DESPAIR”
For
fans of: Ulcerate, Morbid
Angel, Dysgnostic, Saevus Finis, Crown of Madness, MithrasFinnish dissonant/atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict return after nonchalantly dropping a staggering debut out of nowhere in 'Ash Blind'. Stunning everyone with its sheer magnificence and power, it was always going to be interesting to see where they go from there. And they've released a new full length that's not only a worthy follow-up but it's far more nuanced than anything they've done in the past. They've nurtured a sound that is inherently pensive and adopted an approach that's laden with suspense and intrigue; the sharp, ringing, dissonant tunes linger in the air like inverted scythes. The atmosphere remains emotionally charged which is already rare for this style, with the music being a lot more expressive and colourful in its shades of gloom over here. The songs, undulating gracefully in their intensity, showcase interesting and comparatively diverse variations without straying from their core sound which sees dissonance and atmosphere working in tandem. There's a sense of dark melancholia permeating their music which adds meaning and depth to this kind of music that can too easily be rendered soulless. Devenial Verdict have once again crafted a masterful, passionate album that pushes the sound in its own way while firmly establishing a distinct identity for the band.
Line up:
Okko Tolvanen - Drums
Sebastian Frigren - Guitars
Antti Poutanen - Bass
Riku Saressalo - Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track listing:
1. I Have Become the Sun
2. Garden of Eyes
3. Moon-Starved
4. Blessing of Despair
5. Shunned Wander
6. The Quietus
7. Solus
8. Counting Silence
9. Cold Lantern
10. A Curse Made Flesh
Release date - October 4th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/DevenialVerdict
The album is now streaming in full at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/atropos-doctrina
Atropos Doctrina is out now on Dark Descent Records. Order the album at:
Stream previous VANHELGD releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1. Saliga äro de dödfödda
2. Kom dödens tysta ängel
3. Ofredsår
4. I ovigd jord
5. Atropos Hymnarium
6. Galgdanstid
7. Kerernas törst
8. Gravjordsfrid
Atropos Doctrina was recorded under the watchful eye of Marduk’s Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Norrköping’s Endarker Studios, and the odds are you won’t hear a heavier production for a good wee while. Backed by ice-cold performances and precision from the band, Atropos Doctrina might just be the biggest sounding album of 2024 to date!
Despite its Latin title, all lyrics on the record are in the band’s mother tongue, marking an end to their Anglo-Swedish lyrical approach.
An indifference to trends and scene sentiments persists as Vanhelgd’s trump card. And after 17 years the band remains just as uncompromising as ever, honing their unique blend of atmospheric death and black metal to perfection.
Atropos Doctrina was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Endarker Studios by Magnus "Devo" Andersson. Cover art by Mattias Frisk.
VANHELGD is:
Jonas Albrektsson - Bass
Mattias Frisk - Guitar and vocals
Jimmy Johansson - Guitar and vocals
Mathias Westman – Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vanhelgd
VOMIT
FORTH
announce new album, TERRIFIED OF GOD, out october 11.Northeast
based agents of terror Vomit Forth are driven to create the most
visceral death metal the world has ever experienced. The band has just
announced their new album, Terrified Of God, set for release October 11th.
To celebrate, the band have dropped a new single, Rotting Wool. In the deep winter of early 2024, the band headed into a cabin in the woods
with Randy Lebouf (The Acacia Strain, Jesus Piece), who recorded, mixed,
mastered and produced the album. Vomit Forth had an unabashed goal to make “the
most unsettling, brutal and scary death metal record of all time” and
across the album’s twelve tracks, they surpass it.
On the album’s themes, vocalist Kane shares:
“The biggest thing I want to get across with this record and that humanity doesn’t know everything. We are flawed, and in a lot of ways disgusting. We act like we aren’t afraid of what happens after we die. I know most people like to think nothing happens and we just conduct heat. That there’s no consequence other than how we effect other people during our time here, but I know there’s a hint of fear in the back of everyone’s mind. Everyone feels it. Not a single person on this earth lives without being 'Terrified of God' at one point or another in their life.”
Stream the new single here: https://VomitForth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/CNPXlZ5NAZc
After
a four-year hiatus, AGON returns with a new album on the horizon!
Building on the musical foundations laid in the debut album "HOLLOWED
LAKE" and the subsequent EP "ENGRAVED POWER,"
AGON's latest project promises to push boundaries and redefine the project’s unique sound.
The upcoming album masterfully blends atmospheric blackened doom metal with elements of progressive and technical death metal, crafting an avant-garde metal experience that is distinctly AGON.
As a preview to the full-length sophomore album, AGON will release side A as a stand-alone EP titled "KRONOS." Stay tuned for a journey through intricate soundscapes and powerful compositions that
highlight AGON's innovative approach to metal.
https://www.youtube.com/@agonmusician
https://www.facebook.com/agonmusician
IN
APHELION
drop age-gated lyric video for REAPERDAWN .“The title track
is a straight-forward punch in the face”, says Sebastian Ramstedt (guitar
and vocals). “Here we join the ‘Heaven’s Gate’ cult in their last
hour waiting for the vessel in the sky. The whole album centers more or less
around cults and sun worship, but this is right on point. Stay with us until
the dawn will free us from our sins. The reaper will be sure to leave no one
behind.”
A new force is awakening with IN APHELION. Stretching the boundaries of consciousness. Devouring everything in its path. Ushering in the Reaperdawn, that is scheduled for a release August 9th , 2024. IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenalin rush. It is the euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition.
Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees.
Stream the new single here: https://InAphelion.lnk.to/ReaperdawnNe
Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/2xtryQl0HRk
On the album’s themes, vocalist Kane shares:
“The biggest thing I want to get across with this record and that humanity doesn’t know everything. We are flawed, and in a lot of ways disgusting. We act like we aren’t afraid of what happens after we die. I know most people like to think nothing happens and we just conduct heat. That there’s no consequence other than how we effect other people during our time here, but I know there’s a hint of fear in the back of everyone’s mind. Everyone feels it. Not a single person on this earth lives without being 'Terrified of God' at one point or another in their life.”
Stream the new single here: https://VomitForth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe
Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/CNPXlZ5NAZc
After
a four-year hiatus, AGON returns with a new album on the horizon!
Building on the musical foundations laid in the debut album "HOLLOWED
LAKE" and the subsequent EP "ENGRAVED POWER,"AGON's latest project promises to push boundaries and redefine the project’s unique sound.
The upcoming album masterfully blends atmospheric blackened doom metal with elements of progressive and technical death metal, crafting an avant-garde metal experience that is distinctly AGON.
As a preview to the full-length sophomore album, AGON will release side A as a stand-alone EP titled "KRONOS." Stay tuned for a journey through intricate soundscapes and powerful compositions that
highlight AGON's innovative approach to metal.
https://www.youtube.com/@agonmusician
https://www.facebook.com/agonmusician
IN
APHELION
drop age-gated lyric video for REAPERDAWN .“The title track
is a straight-forward punch in the face”, says Sebastian Ramstedt (guitar
and vocals). “Here we join the ‘Heaven’s Gate’ cult in their last
hour waiting for the vessel in the sky. The whole album centers more or less
around cults and sun worship, but this is right on point. Stay with us until
the dawn will free us from our sins. The reaper will be sure to leave no one
behind.”A new force is awakening with IN APHELION. Stretching the boundaries of consciousness. Devouring everything in its path. Ushering in the Reaperdawn, that is scheduled for a release August 9th , 2024. IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenalin rush. It is the euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition.
Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees.
Stream the new single here: https://InAphelion.lnk.to/ReaperdawnNe
Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/2xtryQl0HRk
NEWS 10.7.2024
Eine Feier des Vermächtnisses von Lemmy Kilmister und
Motörhead:Special LEMMY FOREVER Memorial auf dem BLOODSTOCK
2024 .
Noch einen Monat, dann kehren Metalheads in den Catton Park in Derbyshire in Großbritannien zurück, wo das BLOODSTOCK vom 8. bis zum 11. August 2024 wieder Headbanger aus aller Welt und 120 Bands zu einem unvergesslichen viertägigen Festival-Erlebnis begrüßen wird. Fans können sich auf Headliner wie Amon Amarth, Architects und Opeth freuen, auf Hatebreed, Korpiklaani, Malevolence, Satyricon, Deicide, Whitechapel, Enslaved und viele mehr – oder Fahrgeschäfte, Wikingerschlachten, die Gaming-Arena, eine Heavy-Metal-Kunstgalerie, das Autogrammzelt oder eine große Auswahl an Getränken auf dem Festivalgelände besuchen und genießen.
Aber es gibt noch einen weiteren Grund, warum 2024 ein ganz besonderes Jahr auf dem BLOODSTOCK sein wird: In Absprache mit dem offiziellen Management von Motörhead hat BLOODSTOCK bekannt gegeben, dass der legendäre verstorbene, großartige Lemmy Kilmister auf dem Heavy-Metal-Festival ein dauerhaftes Denkmal erhalten wird. Ein Teil von Lemmys Asche wird auf dem BLOODSTOCK – als einem von nur wenigen Orten weltweit – in einer einzigartigen Urne aufbewahrt werden. Das Festival hat dazu eigens eine Büste erstellen lassen, welche die Urne mit der Asche aufnehmen wird. Fans können diese Installation besichtigen und Lemmy und seinem Vermächtnis im Rock And Metal Museum vor Ort Tribut zollen. Nach dem Festival wird die Lemmy-Büste in die ROCK CITY in Nottingham überführt, wo Fans Zugang zu der Asche haben werden, die jedes Jahr erneut ihren angestammten Platz auf dem geheiligten Boden von BLOODSTOCK im Catton Park einnehmen wird. Die entsprechende Zeremonie findet offiziell am Freitag, 9. August, auf dem BLOODSTOCK statt. Die Gedenkfeier ist Teil eines übergeordneten Themas für das diesjährige Festival, um dieses besondere Ereignis zu zelebrieren und das bemerkenswerte Vermächtnis von Lemmy und Motörhead zu feiern. In gewisser Weise wird der Geist von Lemmy Kilmister damit über die Fans bei BLOODSTOCK wachen – in diesem Jahr und für immer!
– Die RAM-Galerie vor Ort wird dieses Jahr vergrößert, um ein erweitertes Motörhead-Thema unterzubringen, einschließlich einer ganzen Wand mit Motörhead-Kunstwerken sowie Erinnerungsstücken aus dem Archiv, und Fans können sogar die Zeit zurückdrehen, indem sie eine Nachbildung von Lemmys Tour-Umkleide besuchen.
– In diesem Jahr werden die BLOODSTOCK-Besucher den Motörhead-Bomber in der Arena sehen. Und sie werden Zeugen sein, wie verschiedene Bands der Legende Tribut zollen, indem sie Motörhead-Songs in ihre Live-Auftritte einbauen. Und: Zur Eröffnung und zum Abschluss des Festivals wird die berühmte Motörhead- Air Raid Siren (“Luftschutzsirene”) ertönen.
– BLOODSTOCK wird in diesem Jahr auch Phil Campbell von Motörhead auf dem Festival begrüßen und freut sich sehr über seine Teilnahme an diesen besonderen Feierlichkeiten.
Weitere Motörhead-Specials sind noch in Arbeit, also dran bleiben und nichts von den noch folgenden spannenden Entwicklungen verpassen!
Motörheads Manager Todd Singerman erklärt:
"BLOODSTOCK war schon immer ein besonderer Ort für Motörhead und für Lemmy. Die Leute und die Energie passten perfekt zu Lemmys Werten. Alan und Vicky waren auch gute Freunde und im Grunde genommen Familie für Lemmy, da er der Grund war, warum sie ursprünglich zusammenkamen. Dies ist definitiv eine passende Ehrung in der fortlaufenden Serie von Beisetzungen von Lemmys Asche an den von ihm am meisten geliebten Orten." BLOODSTOCKs Vicky Hungerford fügt hinzu: "Wir fühlen uns geehrt, dass das Management von Motörhead an uns herangetreten ist, um Lemmys Asche auf dem BLOODSTOCK zu haben. Lemmy hat einen ganz besonderen Platz in den Herzen von uns allen, aber für mich und meinen Mann war er der Grund, warum wir uns kennen- und lieben gelernt haben. Nichts wird uns und der BLOODSTOCK-Familie mehr bedeuten, als sein Vermächtnis zu ehren und Lemmy für immer bei uns auf dem BLOODSTOCK zu haben."
Zur Vorbereitung am besten gleich reinhören in den PODCAST mit VICKY HUNGERFORD (BLOODSTOCK) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qlY8We3BQ7JNQ6KFU7eCe
… und schnell die letzten Tickets sichern, bevor es zu spät ist: https://www.bloodstock.uk.com/
Genre: Black Metal
Label: AOP Records
VÖ: 20.09.2024
German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024 .
Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with Ellende & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
Servant is:
Farago: Guitars/Vocals
Samael: Guitars
Thanatos: Bass
Apophis: Drums
Coverartwork by Misanthropic Art
SCHERBEN TOUR
ELLENDE
GROZA
SERVANT
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/scherbentour2024
02/10/2024 Backstage München DE
03/10/2024 Turock Essen DE
04/10/2024 Kronensaal Hamburg DE
05/10/2024 Badehaus Berlin DE
06/10/2024 Stengade Copenhagen DK
07/10/2024 Willemeen Arnhem NL
08/10/2024 The Black Lab Wasquehal FR
09/10/2024 Glazart Paris FR
10/10/2024 Musigburg Aarburg CH
11/10/2024 Arcanum Fest Bologna IT
12/10/2024 Vienna Metal Meeting Vienna AT
13/10/2024 Orto Bar Ljubljana SI
14/10/2024 Mocvara Zagreb HR
15/10/2024 Zappa Baza Belgrade SR
16/10/2024 A38 Budapest HU
17/10/2024 Barrak Ostrava CZ
18/10/2024 Blauer Salon Dresden DE
19/10/2024 2Progi Poznan PL
20/10/2024 Kamienna12 Krakow PL
https://www.facebook.com/ServantMagick
WURM FLESH – “ TERATOGENIC MALFORMATION “ ( EP )
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation| Beheaded | Devangelic | Incinerate
There is something wrong…something terribly, terribly wrong. I can feel it as it claws against the walls of soft flesh that enclose it. I sense it in the sudden, frantic movements as it thrashes in mounting fury. I see it when my skin stretches as the malformed limbs press against its prison, my body. The fear that thunders through my veins is feeding it. No matter what they tell me, no matter how many lying images they hold before my disbelieving gaze, I know this thing is no longer my baby, my child…it is an enemy within, consuming me, drinking my spirit and my sanity, gathering the strength to tear me wide open…
After several years of silence, Wurm Flesh have violently resurfaced from the contaminated soils of Sacramento with a new line-up and an all-new three track EP - Teratogenic Malformation. The new line-up sees original members vocalist/guitarist Rob Calhoun and drummer Mitch Bauder, joined by Bo Rogers on bass and Joe Salazar on guitar and backing vocals. Together this quartet of formidable musicians has brought an inevitable and punishing evolution to the band. Building upon the warped foundations of decimating debut album, Excoriating Evisceration, Wurm Flesh are now pushing even further into the outer limits of madness and brutality.
Teratogenic Malformation begins with the formidable drums and wild riffs of its title track, the guitars skittering across the surface of sanity and plunging envenomed fangs through muscle and bone, vein and tendon. It’s a dizzying assault of bewildering ferocity, with Calhoun’s vocals plumbing utterly inhuman depths. ‘Defenestration’ follows with barely a pause for a ragged, panicked breath, exploding in a cascade of gore, a whirlwind of intensity. Technical dexterity is perfectly welded to absolute savagery and unfathomable heaviness as the coils of this beast unwind. Brilliant drumming and addictive riffs deliver an astonishing payload, battering the pleasure centres of the brain like machinegun fire. And the killer riffs just keep coming - every one a glorious, malevolent monster - as Teratogenic Malformation tears towards its bloody conclusion with ‘Viral Consumption’. If this triptych of screaming terror is an indication of what Wurm Flesh plan to unleash with their second full length album in 2025, then hell, horror and supreme death metal art await!
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Mayhemness Studios in Sacramento (Rings Of Saturn, Obliviated, Wastewalker etc), Teratogenic Malformation sounds fearsomely destructive – the sheer sonic power captured within the three tracks is astounding. With the package being completed by the disturbing artwork of Sean Walusko (Dire Peril, Zombie Death Stench etc) this EP is essential listening for not only Wurm Flesh fans, but all devotees of the most brutal forms of death metal. Wurm Flesh are back and Teratogenic Malformation is coming your way on July 26th via Comatose Music – don’t say you ain’t been warned!
Line-up:
Rob Calhoun - Vocals/Guitars
Bo Rogers - Bass
Joe Salazar – Guitars/Backing Vocals
Mitch Bauder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/WurmFleshOfficial/
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
MAMMOTH
CARAVAN bassist/vocalist comments on the song, “'Tusks of Orion' is meant,
in the grand scheme of the album's story, to serve as a war anthem from a
bloodthirsty mammoth king hell-bent on conquering all life in the galaxy.
Musically the song was inspired by bands like Dillinger Escape Plan, Zao, and
Mastodon and we think that it perfectly encapsulates what we are going for with
the new album in terms of intensity, and its violent story.”
Guitarist/vocalist Robert Warner shares insight on the video for "Tusks of Orion," “When writing 'Tusks of Orion,' we knew from the first time we practiced it together that this not only would be our first single but the ideal candidate for a music video showcasing our new lineup. Working with Andrew Bacon on this video was a no-brainer. Even though he has a lot of experience making music videos, he has never dabbled in the heavy metal world. To see our world through the lens of someone who is not a metal fan made this experience more original and organic.”
The exclusive world premiere for "Tusks of Orion" comes via Invisible Oranges. Stream it now at www.invisibleoranges.com/mammoth-caravan-tusks-of-orion
Frostbitten Galaxy will be out on October 4 on Blade Setter Records. Preorder now at https://bladesetterrecords.bigcartel.com/
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
Tracklist:
1. Absolute Zero
2. Cosmic Clairvoyance
3. Tusks Of Orion
4. Siege In The Stars
5. Prehistoric Spacefarer
6. Sky Burial
Frostbitten Galaxy was recorded and mixed at Wolfman Studios by Jason Tedford, and mastered by Justin Weis at Traxworx. Album art by Tony Koehl
MAMMOTH CARAVAN released their full-length debut Ice Cold Oblivion in February 2023, followed by the single "I, Megafauna" in August. Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
All scream singing by Brandon Ringo. All clean singing by Robert Warner
https://www.facebook.com/MammothCaravan
For fans of : Napalm Death, Terrorizer, early Fear Factory, Obituary, Slayer and Voivod.
CrusHuman returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to unleash their debut full-length release CRUSHUMAN! Formed out of the ashes of Snipers Of Babel, Washington DC's CrusHuman performs an extreme concoction of Grindcore, Death Metal, Hardcore, and Punk, setting the stage for a near future post-apocalyptic world we are headed into. CrusHuman is a narrative of the human race and all of its atrocities. From the dark ages, till now, nothing has changed, and nothing ever will... it will just continue to spiral out of control until we are left in a world of complete chaos!
Tracklisting:
1. The Prophet
2. Galvanized
3. Code Grey
4. Champions Of Ruin
5. Jill The Ripper
6. Syko
7. Slock
8. Assassins Special
9. Lose Face
10. Death Is Watching
11. There Was Blood Everywhere
12. Cradle Of Judas
13. Hatchet Team
14. A Schizophrenics Nightmare
15. Genesis Theory
16. Crossed Out
17. Deep End
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
VENTED, the international
supergroup comprising the formidable talents of Sean Zatorsky
(Daath/Sinsaenum/ex-Chimaira), Austin D’Amond (Chimaira/Bleed The
Sky/ex-DevilDriver), and Gergo Hajer (Omega Diatribe), proudly presents
their full-length album, "CRUELTY AND CORRUPTION." Vented's
debut is a wild ride through the realms of groove metal, serving up sonic
aggression, soulful melodies, intense vocals, and killer drumming.
The album's production, helmed by the acclaimed HK Krauss (Dagoba, Sinsaenum, Betraying the Martyrs) at Vamacara Studios in France, showcases a raw and sonically brutal mix that demands to be heard loud and aggressive. "Cruelty and Corruption" is not just music; it's an immersive experience that will make your head bang and resonate deep within your soul.
In a tragic turn of events, the original drummer, the mighty Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot/Vimic/Sinsaenum), who commenced work on the album with the band in 2021, passed away. In a testament to legacy and dedication, Austin D’Amond took up the drumming mantle to honor Joey Jordison's memory and contribute to the completion of the album.
Tracklist:
01. I Am Death
02. Flawless
03. The End Game
04. My Desire
05. Vitriolic
06. Requiem For Myself
07. Withered
08. A New Trend
09. The Darkness
10. Vigil
11. In Question
12. Self Destruct
13. Zero
14. Final Hour (DIGIPAK bonus track)
“Cruelty and Corruption" is available for streaming on Spotify, while physical copies can be obtained on CD/Vinyl through Metal.hu Records, distributed by Season of Mist.
https://ventedmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ventedmusic
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 6th 2024
Genre: Extreme Metal
For fans of: Inter Arma | Dragged Into Sunlight | Convulse | Abstracter
The race is nearly over; our wild-eyed, frantic sprint towards oblivion. With barely a backward glance at the ravaged paradise that sheltered us, or compassionate thought for the innocent in their billions, trampled beneath our feet. Gripped by an innate madness which has fed upon our base desires, like a parasitical tape-worm of the soul, we sprint faster, out-running the desperate clutches of hope, until we burst through the finishing tape and plummet into the void. Finally, there is nothing left to kill and all that will burn is already on fire…
Forged with passion, grit and determination, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire is the debut album from Sheffield’s Terminal Sun – an overpowering, all consuming vision of the end. ‘Catastrophic Error’ beckons us forward into the darkness with newsreel reports of the Chernobyl disaster and an underlying sense of foreboding and menace, a growing unease that then detonates, reforming itself into the thick, muscular riffs of ‘AZ5’ - a mechanistic march with a seething, scalding core of organic matter; man and machine in imperfect, broken dissonance. The passages of fierce and fiery energy, the staggering, lurching, unnatural riffs and the shocking solos that dance across their armour plated surfaces are immediately impressive, towering presences…but All That Will Burn… has many different elements, unsuspected angles and hidden hollows of dreaming quicksand. This darkness is deeper than you think. These surprising shadows are not only found in the obvious alternatives of the lonely melodies of ‘Macready’s Last Stand’ or the haunting atmospheres of ‘The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water Pt.1’; they also lurk within the morose mutations of ‘Metamorph’ and in the tribal hymn to an incinerated past and non-existent future that eats at the heart of ‘All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire’. Indeed, every passage in this tale of waste and error possesses more than you might first imagine – all concluding in the staggering, epic collision of death, doom and black metals that is ‘The Space Between Two Deaths’ – a magnificent summation of this final journey into the night.
Adorned in the dramatic photography of Jakob Vegerfors, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire will be released on July 6th, bringing a new, enthralling shade of blackness to the extreme metal world – fusing sub-genres to construct a monstrous monolith to mankind’s folly. Building upon the fetid foundations laid down by preceding EPs, Threads and Metamorph, this powerful and prophetic album heralds the unremitting darkness that once fallen will never end. Prepare to stare into the dying light of the Terminal Sun.
Line-up:
Simon Lee - Vocals
Kevin Johnson - Bass
Gary Spooner - Guitar
Adam Walker - Guitar
Daryl Bishop - Drums
https://www.terminalsun.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/terminalsunindustries
The
Finnish death/thrash metal band GATES OPEN is set to release new EP
'BLACK CLOUDS OVER THE WORLD' on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'NIghtmares Coming True is released today and lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/SX2vkPowiZA
The band comments:
"In shadows deep, where darkness resides. Nightmares awaken, creeping in my mind.
Nightmares coming true. Drowning in this darkness, where dreams are allowed.
In this twilight realm, where the dreams distort. Forever haunted, as these nightmares come true. We all have our own nightmares and fears and it would be everyone's worst nightmare if they all came true."
Listen Nightmares Coming True single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-nightmares
Biography:
Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.
The members' united history began already in 2007 during the previous band's time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single "The Awakening" under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single "Let The Night Become Your Guide" was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name "Gates Open" was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album "Voice After Silence" was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records.
New Black Clouds Over The World is set to be released on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Gates Open - Black Clouds Over The World (EP 2024)
Track list:
1. Nightmares Coming True
2. Black Clouds Over The World
3. Poison Nurse
4. Gates Of North
5. Preys And Predators
6. Gates Of Rock
Artwork by Gates Open
Line-up:
Tommi Manninen - Vocals
Jere Neejärvi - Guitars, Bass, Drums
https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband
Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88UzzXUlsu4
Dark Descent Records will release Atropos Doctrina on July 12.
Order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Stream previous VANHELGD releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1. Saliga äro de dödfödda
2. Kom dödens tysta ängel
3. Ofredsår
4. I ovigd jord
5. Atropos Hymnarium
6. Galgdanstid
7. Kerernas törst
8. Gravjordsfrid
Atropos Doctrina was recorded under the watchful eye of Marduk’s Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Norrköping’s Endarker Studios, and the odds are you won’t hear a heavier production for a good wee while. Backed by ice-cold performances and precision from the band, Atropos Doctrina might just be the biggest sounding album of 2024 to date!
Despite its Latin title, all lyrics on the record are in the band’s mother tongue, marking an end to their Anglo-Swedish lyrical approach.
An indifference to trends and scene sentiments persists as Vanhelgd’s trump card. And after 17 years the band remains just as uncompromising as ever, honing their unique blend of atmospheric death and black metal to perfection.
Atropos Doctrina was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Endarker Studios by Magnus "Devo" Andersson. Cover art by Mattias Frisk.
VANHELGD is:
Jonas Albrektsson - Bass
Mattias Frisk - Guitar and vocals
Jimmy Johansson - Guitar and vocals
Mathias Westman - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vanhelgd
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Monolith Studios in London, and has cover art created by Leoncio Harmr. The record’s mix of a variety of styles, including black, sludge, thrash, and death metal, draws inspiration from acts such as Gojira, Conjurer, Sylosis, and Regarde Les Hommes Tomber. The album’s concept is inspired by Greek mythology and depicts a tale of the titan Prometheus returning to humanity after his release from eternal torment. Stepping forth into the rising waves, he beholds the destruction Man has wrought onto the world; his gift squandered, his flame this time brings wrath and vengeance. His new mission: conquer and destroy.
The
album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/seatofthefire
Forming in 2017, Vulgaris has been blazing a trail through the London underground metal scene with their fierce fusion of black, sludge, thrash, and other extreme metal styles. With one EP and a debut album, 2021's Asundre, under their belt, they are poised to unleash sophomore record Seat Of The Fire unto the world, with a release date of 24 May 2024.
Since finalizing their current 4-person line-up in 2019, the band has been refining their sound while sharing stages with the likes of Conjurer, Beyond Grace, and London circuit heavyweights such as Allfather, Tableau Mort, and Imperium.
Their 2023, during which they recorded their upcoming second album, culminated in an appearance in the Metal 2 The Masses London Grand Final. After this achievement, Vulgaris is primed to ascend to the next level in 2024.
The band draws upon an array of musical influences, including but by no means restricted to the likes of Enslaved, Gojira, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Sylosis, Conjurer, and Dragged Into Sunlight.
Vulgaris is:
George Mitchell - drums
Jess O'Toole - guitars
Jon Michael - guitars, vocals
Matt Cooper - bass, vocals
www.facebook.com/VBANDUK
Noch einen Monat, dann kehren Metalheads in den Catton Park in Derbyshire in Großbritannien zurück, wo das BLOODSTOCK vom 8. bis zum 11. August 2024 wieder Headbanger aus aller Welt und 120 Bands zu einem unvergesslichen viertägigen Festival-Erlebnis begrüßen wird. Fans können sich auf Headliner wie Amon Amarth, Architects und Opeth freuen, auf Hatebreed, Korpiklaani, Malevolence, Satyricon, Deicide, Whitechapel, Enslaved und viele mehr – oder Fahrgeschäfte, Wikingerschlachten, die Gaming-Arena, eine Heavy-Metal-Kunstgalerie, das Autogrammzelt oder eine große Auswahl an Getränken auf dem Festivalgelände besuchen und genießen.
Aber es gibt noch einen weiteren Grund, warum 2024 ein ganz besonderes Jahr auf dem BLOODSTOCK sein wird: In Absprache mit dem offiziellen Management von Motörhead hat BLOODSTOCK bekannt gegeben, dass der legendäre verstorbene, großartige Lemmy Kilmister auf dem Heavy-Metal-Festival ein dauerhaftes Denkmal erhalten wird. Ein Teil von Lemmys Asche wird auf dem BLOODSTOCK – als einem von nur wenigen Orten weltweit – in einer einzigartigen Urne aufbewahrt werden. Das Festival hat dazu eigens eine Büste erstellen lassen, welche die Urne mit der Asche aufnehmen wird. Fans können diese Installation besichtigen und Lemmy und seinem Vermächtnis im Rock And Metal Museum vor Ort Tribut zollen. Nach dem Festival wird die Lemmy-Büste in die ROCK CITY in Nottingham überführt, wo Fans Zugang zu der Asche haben werden, die jedes Jahr erneut ihren angestammten Platz auf dem geheiligten Boden von BLOODSTOCK im Catton Park einnehmen wird. Die entsprechende Zeremonie findet offiziell am Freitag, 9. August, auf dem BLOODSTOCK statt. Die Gedenkfeier ist Teil eines übergeordneten Themas für das diesjährige Festival, um dieses besondere Ereignis zu zelebrieren und das bemerkenswerte Vermächtnis von Lemmy und Motörhead zu feiern. In gewisser Weise wird der Geist von Lemmy Kilmister damit über die Fans bei BLOODSTOCK wachen – in diesem Jahr und für immer!
– Die RAM-Galerie vor Ort wird dieses Jahr vergrößert, um ein erweitertes Motörhead-Thema unterzubringen, einschließlich einer ganzen Wand mit Motörhead-Kunstwerken sowie Erinnerungsstücken aus dem Archiv, und Fans können sogar die Zeit zurückdrehen, indem sie eine Nachbildung von Lemmys Tour-Umkleide besuchen.
– In diesem Jahr werden die BLOODSTOCK-Besucher den Motörhead-Bomber in der Arena sehen. Und sie werden Zeugen sein, wie verschiedene Bands der Legende Tribut zollen, indem sie Motörhead-Songs in ihre Live-Auftritte einbauen. Und: Zur Eröffnung und zum Abschluss des Festivals wird die berühmte Motörhead- Air Raid Siren (“Luftschutzsirene”) ertönen.
– BLOODSTOCK wird in diesem Jahr auch Phil Campbell von Motörhead auf dem Festival begrüßen und freut sich sehr über seine Teilnahme an diesen besonderen Feierlichkeiten.
Weitere Motörhead-Specials sind noch in Arbeit, also dran bleiben und nichts von den noch folgenden spannenden Entwicklungen verpassen!
Motörheads Manager Todd Singerman erklärt:
"BLOODSTOCK war schon immer ein besonderer Ort für Motörhead und für Lemmy. Die Leute und die Energie passten perfekt zu Lemmys Werten. Alan und Vicky waren auch gute Freunde und im Grunde genommen Familie für Lemmy, da er der Grund war, warum sie ursprünglich zusammenkamen. Dies ist definitiv eine passende Ehrung in der fortlaufenden Serie von Beisetzungen von Lemmys Asche an den von ihm am meisten geliebten Orten." BLOODSTOCKs Vicky Hungerford fügt hinzu: "Wir fühlen uns geehrt, dass das Management von Motörhead an uns herangetreten ist, um Lemmys Asche auf dem BLOODSTOCK zu haben. Lemmy hat einen ganz besonderen Platz in den Herzen von uns allen, aber für mich und meinen Mann war er der Grund, warum wir uns kennen- und lieben gelernt haben. Nichts wird uns und der BLOODSTOCK-Familie mehr bedeuten, als sein Vermächtnis zu ehren und Lemmy für immer bei uns auf dem BLOODSTOCK zu haben."
Zur Vorbereitung am besten gleich reinhören in den PODCAST mit VICKY HUNGERFORD (BLOODSTOCK) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qlY8We3BQ7JNQ6KFU7eCe
… und schnell die letzten Tickets sichern, bevor es zu spät ist: https://www.bloodstock.uk.com/
Genre: Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 20.09.2024
German Black Metal band Servant has been celebrating their melodic yet furious Black Metal across the underground and beyond since 2021.
Their two well reviewed full length albums 'Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars' and 'Aetas Ascensus' shook ground within the metal scene.
Now the band is going to release their 3rd output 'Death Devil Magick' via AOP Records on 20th September 2024 .
Death Devil Magick was written record, mixed and mastered between October 23 and may 24.
Without lacking on their musical trademarks, Servant continues to evolve on their new record.
Melodic guitars combine with furious drums, powerful basslines go with keys and mighty grooves.
On Death Devil Magick the vocals are more clear than on the previous two albums, to give the words the required power in meaning.
All this is put in a powerful soundshape which is aggressive, yet very dynamic and tidied up.
The lyrical topics are inspired by poets and philosophers like Charles Baudelaire and Friedrich Nietzsche, but also paintings by Franz von Stuck from the era of symbolism for example, can be mentioned here.
The lyrics discuss conflicts of emotions, beliefs, addiction and depths of human nature.
Death Devil Magick invites the the listener to step into the gallery of nine microcosms and witness lust, despair, magick and ecstasy.
Moreover Servant is going to play Europe within Scherbentour 2024 together with Ellende & GROZA to spread Magick, Lust and ecstasy.
Servant is:
Farago: Guitars/Vocals
Samael: Guitars
Thanatos: Bass
Apophis: Drums
Coverartwork by Misanthropic Art
SCHERBEN TOUR
ELLENDE
GROZA
SERVANT
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/scherbentour2024
02/10/2024 Backstage München DE
03/10/2024 Turock Essen DE
04/10/2024 Kronensaal Hamburg DE
05/10/2024 Badehaus Berlin DE
06/10/2024 Stengade Copenhagen DK
07/10/2024 Willemeen Arnhem NL
08/10/2024 The Black Lab Wasquehal FR
09/10/2024 Glazart Paris FR
10/10/2024 Musigburg Aarburg CH
11/10/2024 Arcanum Fest Bologna IT
12/10/2024 Vienna Metal Meeting Vienna AT
13/10/2024 Orto Bar Ljubljana SI
14/10/2024 Mocvara Zagreb HR
15/10/2024 Zappa Baza Belgrade SR
16/10/2024 A38 Budapest HU
17/10/2024 Barrak Ostrava CZ
18/10/2024 Blauer Salon Dresden DE
19/10/2024 2Progi Poznan PL
20/10/2024 Kamienna12 Krakow PL
https://www.facebook.com/ServantMagick
WURM FLESH – “ TERATOGENIC MALFORMATION “ ( EP )
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Suffocation| Beheaded | Devangelic | Incinerate
There is something wrong…something terribly, terribly wrong. I can feel it as it claws against the walls of soft flesh that enclose it. I sense it in the sudden, frantic movements as it thrashes in mounting fury. I see it when my skin stretches as the malformed limbs press against its prison, my body. The fear that thunders through my veins is feeding it. No matter what they tell me, no matter how many lying images they hold before my disbelieving gaze, I know this thing is no longer my baby, my child…it is an enemy within, consuming me, drinking my spirit and my sanity, gathering the strength to tear me wide open…
After several years of silence, Wurm Flesh have violently resurfaced from the contaminated soils of Sacramento with a new line-up and an all-new three track EP - Teratogenic Malformation. The new line-up sees original members vocalist/guitarist Rob Calhoun and drummer Mitch Bauder, joined by Bo Rogers on bass and Joe Salazar on guitar and backing vocals. Together this quartet of formidable musicians has brought an inevitable and punishing evolution to the band. Building upon the warped foundations of decimating debut album, Excoriating Evisceration, Wurm Flesh are now pushing even further into the outer limits of madness and brutality.
Teratogenic Malformation begins with the formidable drums and wild riffs of its title track, the guitars skittering across the surface of sanity and plunging envenomed fangs through muscle and bone, vein and tendon. It’s a dizzying assault of bewildering ferocity, with Calhoun’s vocals plumbing utterly inhuman depths. ‘Defenestration’ follows with barely a pause for a ragged, panicked breath, exploding in a cascade of gore, a whirlwind of intensity. Technical dexterity is perfectly welded to absolute savagery and unfathomable heaviness as the coils of this beast unwind. Brilliant drumming and addictive riffs deliver an astonishing payload, battering the pleasure centres of the brain like machinegun fire. And the killer riffs just keep coming - every one a glorious, malevolent monster - as Teratogenic Malformation tears towards its bloody conclusion with ‘Viral Consumption’. If this triptych of screaming terror is an indication of what Wurm Flesh plan to unleash with their second full length album in 2025, then hell, horror and supreme death metal art await!
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Mayhemness Studios in Sacramento (Rings Of Saturn, Obliviated, Wastewalker etc), Teratogenic Malformation sounds fearsomely destructive – the sheer sonic power captured within the three tracks is astounding. With the package being completed by the disturbing artwork of Sean Walusko (Dire Peril, Zombie Death Stench etc) this EP is essential listening for not only Wurm Flesh fans, but all devotees of the most brutal forms of death metal. Wurm Flesh are back and Teratogenic Malformation is coming your way on July 26th via Comatose Music – don’t say you ain’t been warned!
Line-up:
Rob Calhoun - Vocals/Guitars
Bo Rogers - Bass
Joe Salazar – Guitars/Backing Vocals
Mitch Bauder - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/WurmFleshOfficial/
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
MAMMOTH
CARAVAN bassist/vocalist comments on the song, “'Tusks of Orion' is meant,
in the grand scheme of the album's story, to serve as a war anthem from a
bloodthirsty mammoth king hell-bent on conquering all life in the galaxy.
Musically the song was inspired by bands like Dillinger Escape Plan, Zao, and
Mastodon and we think that it perfectly encapsulates what we are going for with
the new album in terms of intensity, and its violent story.”Guitarist/vocalist Robert Warner shares insight on the video for "Tusks of Orion," “When writing 'Tusks of Orion,' we knew from the first time we practiced it together that this not only would be our first single but the ideal candidate for a music video showcasing our new lineup. Working with Andrew Bacon on this video was a no-brainer. Even though he has a lot of experience making music videos, he has never dabbled in the heavy metal world. To see our world through the lens of someone who is not a metal fan made this experience more original and organic.”
The exclusive world premiere for "Tusks of Orion" comes via Invisible Oranges. Stream it now at www.invisibleoranges.com/mammoth-caravan-tusks-of-orion
Frostbitten Galaxy will be out on October 4 on Blade Setter Records. Preorder now at https://bladesetterrecords.bigcartel.com/
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
Tracklist:
1. Absolute Zero
2. Cosmic Clairvoyance
3. Tusks Of Orion
4. Siege In The Stars
5. Prehistoric Spacefarer
6. Sky Burial
Frostbitten Galaxy was recorded and mixed at Wolfman Studios by Jason Tedford, and mastered by Justin Weis at Traxworx. Album art by Tony Koehl
MAMMOTH CARAVAN released their full-length debut Ice Cold Oblivion in February 2023, followed by the single "I, Megafauna" in August. Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
All scream singing by Brandon Ringo. All clean singing by Robert Warner
https://www.facebook.com/MammothCaravan
For fans of : Napalm Death, Terrorizer, early Fear Factory, Obituary, Slayer and Voivod.
CrusHuman returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to unleash their debut full-length release CRUSHUMAN! Formed out of the ashes of Snipers Of Babel, Washington DC's CrusHuman performs an extreme concoction of Grindcore, Death Metal, Hardcore, and Punk, setting the stage for a near future post-apocalyptic world we are headed into. CrusHuman is a narrative of the human race and all of its atrocities. From the dark ages, till now, nothing has changed, and nothing ever will... it will just continue to spiral out of control until we are left in a world of complete chaos!
Tracklisting:1. The Prophet
2. Galvanized
3. Code Grey
4. Champions Of Ruin
5. Jill The Ripper
6. Syko
7. Slock
8. Assassins Special
9. Lose Face
10. Death Is Watching
11. There Was Blood Everywhere
12. Cradle Of Judas
13. Hatchet Team
14. A Schizophrenics Nightmare
15. Genesis Theory
16. Crossed Out
17. Deep End
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VENTED, the international
supergroup comprising the formidable talents of Sean Zatorsky
(Daath/Sinsaenum/ex-Chimaira), Austin D’Amond (Chimaira/Bleed The
Sky/ex-DevilDriver), and Gergo Hajer (Omega Diatribe), proudly presents
their full-length album, "CRUELTY AND CORRUPTION." Vented's
debut is a wild ride through the realms of groove metal, serving up sonic
aggression, soulful melodies, intense vocals, and killer drumming.The album's production, helmed by the acclaimed HK Krauss (Dagoba, Sinsaenum, Betraying the Martyrs) at Vamacara Studios in France, showcases a raw and sonically brutal mix that demands to be heard loud and aggressive. "Cruelty and Corruption" is not just music; it's an immersive experience that will make your head bang and resonate deep within your soul.
In a tragic turn of events, the original drummer, the mighty Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot/Vimic/Sinsaenum), who commenced work on the album with the band in 2021, passed away. In a testament to legacy and dedication, Austin D’Amond took up the drumming mantle to honor Joey Jordison's memory and contribute to the completion of the album.
Tracklist:
01. I Am Death
02. Flawless
03. The End Game
04. My Desire
05. Vitriolic
06. Requiem For Myself
07. Withered
08. A New Trend
09. The Darkness
10. Vigil
11. In Question
12. Self Destruct
13. Zero
14. Final Hour (DIGIPAK bonus track)
“Cruelty and Corruption" is available for streaming on Spotify, while physical copies can be obtained on CD/Vinyl through Metal.hu Records, distributed by Season of Mist.
https://ventedmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ventedmusic
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 6th 2024
Genre: Extreme Metal
For fans of: Inter Arma | Dragged Into Sunlight | Convulse | Abstracter
The race is nearly over; our wild-eyed, frantic sprint towards oblivion. With barely a backward glance at the ravaged paradise that sheltered us, or compassionate thought for the innocent in their billions, trampled beneath our feet. Gripped by an innate madness which has fed upon our base desires, like a parasitical tape-worm of the soul, we sprint faster, out-running the desperate clutches of hope, until we burst through the finishing tape and plummet into the void. Finally, there is nothing left to kill and all that will burn is already on fire…
Forged with passion, grit and determination, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire is the debut album from Sheffield’s Terminal Sun – an overpowering, all consuming vision of the end. ‘Catastrophic Error’ beckons us forward into the darkness with newsreel reports of the Chernobyl disaster and an underlying sense of foreboding and menace, a growing unease that then detonates, reforming itself into the thick, muscular riffs of ‘AZ5’ - a mechanistic march with a seething, scalding core of organic matter; man and machine in imperfect, broken dissonance. The passages of fierce and fiery energy, the staggering, lurching, unnatural riffs and the shocking solos that dance across their armour plated surfaces are immediately impressive, towering presences…but All That Will Burn… has many different elements, unsuspected angles and hidden hollows of dreaming quicksand. This darkness is deeper than you think. These surprising shadows are not only found in the obvious alternatives of the lonely melodies of ‘Macready’s Last Stand’ or the haunting atmospheres of ‘The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water Pt.1’; they also lurk within the morose mutations of ‘Metamorph’ and in the tribal hymn to an incinerated past and non-existent future that eats at the heart of ‘All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire’. Indeed, every passage in this tale of waste and error possesses more than you might first imagine – all concluding in the staggering, epic collision of death, doom and black metals that is ‘The Space Between Two Deaths’ – a magnificent summation of this final journey into the night.
Adorned in the dramatic photography of Jakob Vegerfors, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire will be released on July 6th, bringing a new, enthralling shade of blackness to the extreme metal world – fusing sub-genres to construct a monstrous monolith to mankind’s folly. Building upon the fetid foundations laid down by preceding EPs, Threads and Metamorph, this powerful and prophetic album heralds the unremitting darkness that once fallen will never end. Prepare to stare into the dying light of the Terminal Sun.
Line-up:
Simon Lee - Vocals
Kevin Johnson - Bass
Gary Spooner - Guitar
Adam Walker - Guitar
Daryl Bishop - Drums
https://www.terminalsun.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/terminalsunindustries
The
Finnish death/thrash metal band GATES OPEN is set to release new EP
'BLACK CLOUDS OVER THE WORLD' on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single 'NIghtmares Coming True is released today and lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/SX2vkPowiZA
The band comments:
"In shadows deep, where darkness resides. Nightmares awaken, creeping in my mind.
Nightmares coming true. Drowning in this darkness, where dreams are allowed.
In this twilight realm, where the dreams distort. Forever haunted, as these nightmares come true. We all have our own nightmares and fears and it would be everyone's worst nightmare if they all came true."
Listen Nightmares Coming True single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-nightmares
Biography:
Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.
The members' united history began already in 2007 during the previous band's time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single "The Awakening" under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single "Let The Night Become Your Guide" was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name "Gates Open" was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album "Voice After Silence" was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records.
New Black Clouds Over The World is set to be released on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Gates Open - Black Clouds Over The World (EP 2024)
Track list:
1. Nightmares Coming True
2. Black Clouds Over The World
3. Poison Nurse
4. Gates Of North
5. Preys And Predators
6. Gates Of Rock
Artwork by Gates Open
Line-up:
Tommi Manninen - Vocals
Jere Neejärvi - Guitars, Bass, Drums
https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband
Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88UzzXUlsu4
Dark Descent Records will release Atropos Doctrina on July 12.
Order the album at: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
Stream previous VANHELGD releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1. Saliga äro de dödfödda
2. Kom dödens tysta ängel
3. Ofredsår
4. I ovigd jord
5. Atropos Hymnarium
6. Galgdanstid
7. Kerernas törst
8. Gravjordsfrid
Atropos Doctrina was recorded under the watchful eye of Marduk’s Magnus “Devo” Andersson at Norrköping’s Endarker Studios, and the odds are you won’t hear a heavier production for a good wee while. Backed by ice-cold performances and precision from the band, Atropos Doctrina might just be the biggest sounding album of 2024 to date!
Despite its Latin title, all lyrics on the record are in the band’s mother tongue, marking an end to their Anglo-Swedish lyrical approach.
An indifference to trends and scene sentiments persists as Vanhelgd’s trump card. And after 17 years the band remains just as uncompromising as ever, honing their unique blend of atmospheric death and black metal to perfection.
Atropos Doctrina was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Endarker Studios by Magnus "Devo" Andersson. Cover art by Mattias Frisk.
VANHELGD is:
Jonas Albrektsson - Bass
Mattias Frisk - Guitar and vocals
Jimmy Johansson - Guitar and vocals
Mathias Westman - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vanhelgd
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Monolith Studios in London, and has cover art created by Leoncio Harmr. The record’s mix of a variety of styles, including black, sludge, thrash, and death metal, draws inspiration from acts such as Gojira, Conjurer, Sylosis, and Regarde Les Hommes Tomber. The album’s concept is inspired by Greek mythology and depicts a tale of the titan Prometheus returning to humanity after his release from eternal torment. Stepping forth into the rising waves, he beholds the destruction Man has wrought onto the world; his gift squandered, his flame this time brings wrath and vengeance. His new mission: conquer and destroy.
The
album is available on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/seatofthefireForming in 2017, Vulgaris has been blazing a trail through the London underground metal scene with their fierce fusion of black, sludge, thrash, and other extreme metal styles. With one EP and a debut album, 2021's Asundre, under their belt, they are poised to unleash sophomore record Seat Of The Fire unto the world, with a release date of 24 May 2024.
Since finalizing their current 4-person line-up in 2019, the band has been refining their sound while sharing stages with the likes of Conjurer, Beyond Grace, and London circuit heavyweights such as Allfather, Tableau Mort, and Imperium.
Their 2023, during which they recorded their upcoming second album, culminated in an appearance in the Metal 2 The Masses London Grand Final. After this achievement, Vulgaris is primed to ascend to the next level in 2024.
The band draws upon an array of musical influences, including but by no means restricted to the likes of Enslaved, Gojira, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Sylosis, Conjurer, and Dragged Into Sunlight.
Vulgaris is:
George Mitchell - drums
Jess O'Toole - guitars
Jon Michael - guitars, vocals
Matt Cooper - bass, vocals
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NEWS 5.7.2024
Supreme Chaos Records veröffentlichen fünf Alben von NAPALM
DEATH neu!
Es war ein langer Weg, aber wir sind unfassbar Stolz, Euch diese Releases präsentieren zu dürfen. Nicht weniger als fünf Napalm Death Releases haben wir gerade im Presswerk. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um eine einfache Neupressung, sondern um komplett überarbeitete Releases.
Alle Releases wurden von Patrick W. Engel mit einem neuen, dynamischen Remastering versehen. Das Ergebnis wurde durch die Band geprüft. Und allein dieser Part hat sich schon gelohnt, denn die Alben klangen nie so auf den Punkt wie auf diesen Releases.
Das Artwork wurde aufgefrischt, teilweise mit wertigen Beilagen wie 4-seitigem Booklet, Postern und vieles mehr. Es gibt Vinyl und Tapes und unsere erste Liquid Filled Vinyl Release!
Die Alben kommen also hochwertig daher, so wir sie uns
auch selbst ins Regal stellen würden (und werden).
Preorder now: https://supremechaos.com/link/napalmdeath/
Hier noch ein paar Infos zu den Alben:
LEADERS NOT FOLLOWERS PART 2 (VINYL)
“Napalm Death Scour the underground with this all-out max distortion covers treatment“
Napalm Deaths "Leaders Not Followers: Part 2" ist eine rotzige Hommage an ihre eigenen Wurzeln, erstmals veröffentlicht 2004. Das Album ist der Nachfolger der 1999er EP "Leaders Not Followers" und enthält 19 Tracks, eine Ehrerbietung an Punk-, Hardcore- und Metal-Bands, die nicht nur den Sound Napalm Deaths, sondern auch die extreme Musiklandschaft generell geprägt haben.
Das Album zeigt die Vielseitigkeit von Napalm Death und ihren tiefen Respekt für die Geschichte des Genres, mit Covern von Bands wie Anti-Cimex, Discharge, Hellhammer, Kreator und Sepultura. Jedem Track wohnt die für Napalm Death typische Intensität inne und verwandelt die Originale in unerbittliche Grindcore-Hymnen. Songs wie "Hellnation" und "Troops of Doom" unterstreichen das Talent der Band, ihren brutalen Stil mit der Essenz der gecoverten Klassiker zu verbinden.
"Leaders Not Followers: Part 2" ist mehr als ein Cover-Album; es ist ein Fest roher, ungefilterter Energie extreme Musik. Für Fans von Napalm Death und der breiteren Metal- und Punk-Gemeinde ist dieses Album sowohl eine Verbeugung vor der Vergangenheit als auch ein Zeugnis für den anhaltenden Einfluss und den unnachgiebigen Geist Napalm Deaths.
THE CODE IS RED… LONG LIVE THE CODE (VINYL)
"The grind luminaries unmasking of global fear and paranoia through fast, unremitting audio-terror"
"The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code" von Napalm Death ist ein akustischer Sturm, der die rohe Intensität und das unnachgiebige Engagement der Band für den Grindcore widerspiegelt. Mit dem 2005 veröffentlichten Album vertonen die Grind-Koryphäen globale Angst und Paranoia durch schnellen, unerbittlichen Audio-Terror. Mit rasantem Tempo, harten Riffs und brutalem Gesang konfrontieren Napalm Death den Hörer mit Themen wie politischer Korruption, gesellschaftlichem Verfall und existenziellem Grauen.
Das Album enthält einige Gastauftritte, darunter Jello Biafra von den Dead Kennedys und Jamey Jasta von Hatebreed, die das Album bereichern. Tracks wie "Silence Is Deafening" und "Morale" sind Beispiele für das Talent der Band, unerbittliche Aggression mit nachdenklich stimmenden Texten zu verbinden. "The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code" ist nicht nur eine Sammlung von Songs, es ist ein unerbittliches Manifest gegen die unterdrückenden Kräfte der modernen Welt.
Sowohl für Fans als auch für Neulinge ist dieses Album ein Beweis für Napalm Deaths in Stein gehauenes Vermächtnis in der extremen Musik, das die Grenzen des Grindcore verschiebt und dabei ungebrochen relevant bleibt.
SMEAR CAMPAIGN (VINYL/ MC)
"Free-thinking, free-form grindcore from the grind majors that dismantles religious burden myth-by-myth"
Napalm Deaths "Smear Campaign" aus dem Jahr 2006 ist ein knallhartes Statement gegen religiöse Dogmen und gesellschaftliche Unterdrückung. Dieses Album liefert frei denkenden, frei geformten Grindcore von den Grind-Veteranen, welcher den Mythos Religion Stück für Stück demontiert. Mit seiner unerbittlichen Energie und seinen prägnanten Texten setzt "Smear Campaign" die Tradition der Band fort, lärmende Klanglandschaften mit nachdenklich stimmenden Themen zu verbinden.
Das Album beginnt mit "Weltschmerz (Intro)", das einen düsteren, unheilvollen Ton anschlägt, der sich schnell zu einem Sperrfeuer aus Blastbeats, verzerrten Riffs und Barney Greenways unverkennbaren Growls steigert. Tracks wie "Sink Fast, Let Go" und "Fatalist" veranschaulichen die Fähigkeit der Band, Geschwindigkeit und Aggression mit komplexer Musikalität und lyrischer Tiefe zu kombinieren. Die Einbeziehung der Gastsängerin Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering) auf "In Deference" fügt eine eindringliche melodische Note hinzu, die in scharfem Kontrast zur brutalen Intensität des Albums steht.
"Smear Campaign" ist nicht nur ein akustischer Angriff, sondern auch ein Aufruf, die unterdrückerischen Strukturen religiöser und politischer Institutionen zu hinterfragen und aufzubrechen. Für Fans extremer Musik ist dieses Album ein Beweis für die anhaltende Relevanz von Napalm Death und ihr unerschütterliches Engagement, den Status quo der Gesellschaft über ihre Musik in Frage zu stellen.
APEX PREDATOR (VINYL)
"An overwhelming spread of wildly diverse musical abrasion from the grind chiefs. A contemporary noise classic"
Napalm Deaths „Apex Predator - Easy Meat“, 2015 veröffentlicht, ist eine viszerale Erkundung gesellschaftlicher und wirtschaftlicher Ungerechtigkeiten, die mit der für die Band typischen Intensität vertont wird. Dieses Album präsentiert eine überwältigende Bandbreite an wilder musikalischer Vielfältigkeit der Grind-Urväter. „Apex Predator" ist ein zeitgenössischer Noise-Klassiker, der die Fähigkeit der Band zu Innovation innerhalb des Genres unter Beweis stellt.
Das Album beginnt mit dem industriellen Titeltrack „Apex Predator - Easy Meat“, der die Bühne für einen unerbittlichen auditiven Angriff bereitet. Tracks wie „Smash a Single Digit“ und „How the Years Condemn“ strotzen nur so vor explosiver Grindcore-Wut, während Songs wie „Dear Slum Landlord...“ Elemente von Doom und Post-Punk enthalten und einmal mehr die Vielseitigkeit der Band unterstreichen.
Textlich befasst sich das Album mit Themen wie Ausbeutung und Entmenschlichung, wobei Barney Greenway mit seinem intensiven Gesang eine vernichtende Kritik an der Gier von Unternehmen und der sozialen Apathie übt. Die unnachgiebige Energie der Band und ihr Engagement für ihre Botschaft ziehen sich durch das gesamte Album und machen es sowohl für langjährige Fans als auch für Neueinsteiger zu einem fesselnden Hörerlebnis.
„Apex Predator - Easy Meat“ ist ein Beweis für Napalm Deaths Status als Pioniere des Grindcore, die wilde Geschwindigkeit, brutale Klanglandschaften und zum Nachdenken anregende Inhalte zu einem kohärenten, eindrucksvollen Werk vereinen.
TIME WAITS FOR NO SLAVE (MC)
Napalm Deaths „Time Waits for No Slave“ aus dem Jahr 2009 ist ein pure Grindcore-Wut und ein Manifest soziopolitischer Kommentare. Mit diesem Album verschiebt die Band weiter die Grenzen extremer Musik und liefert eine atemberaubende Mischung aus Geschwindigkeit, Aggression und nachdenklich stimmenden Texten.
Das Album beginnt mit dem explosiven „Strong-Arm“ und taucht sofort in eine Welt voller schneller Riffs, Blastbeats und Barney Greenways gutturalem Gesang ein. Tracks wie „Life and Limb“ und „Diktat“ zeigen, dass die Band in der Lage ist, brutale Intensität und komplexes musikalisches Können nahtlos miteinander zu verbinden. Der Titeltrack „Time Waits for No Slave“ ist eine ergreifende Erinnerung an die Vergänglichkeit der Zeit und die Dringlichkeit, sich mit gesellschaftlichen Problemen auseinanderzusetzen.
Textlich befasst sich das Album mit persönlicher Autonomie, gesellschaftlicher Kontrolle und dem Kampf gegen Unterdrückung. Das unerschütterliche Engagement der Band für diese Themen ist in jedem Stück spürbar und macht „Time Waits for No Slave“ nicht nur zu einem akustischen Angriff, sondern zu einem Aufruf zum Handeln.
Mit diesem Album bekräftigen Napalm Death ihren Status als Grindcore-Pioniere und liefern ein Werk ab, das sowohl musikalisch als auch textlich kompromisslos ist. „Time Waits for No Slave“ ist ein Beweis für die anhaltende Relevanz der Band und ihren unnachgiebigen Drang, den Status quo durch die Kraft extremer Musik in Frage zu stellen.
https://supremechaos.com
https://facebook.com/SupremeChaosRecords/
DEA VELATA lädt mit "OBITVS" zur musikalischen Heldenfahrt auf Odysseus' Spuren.
Von
der Mythologie der römischen und griechischen Antike bis zum Hollywood des 21.
Jahrhunderts dominiert eine wunderbare Idee das Geschichtenschreiben: Kein Held
ohne Heldenreise. Ob die Irrfahrt eines Odysseus, die dereinst das Prinzip der
Heldenfahrt definierte, oder, am anderen Ende des Spektrums, die Verluste,
Schrecken und Siege einer Ellen Ripley, die immer noch vielen als bestes
Beispiel in der Geschichte des phantastischen Films gilt: Wenn wir nicht
miterleben, wie der Charakter eines Helden oder einer Heldin geschaffen,
gebrochen und neu geformt wird, entsteht in uns nicht der Glaube an das
Heldentum.
Und heute, in einer Zeit der hektischen Klicks und der pfützenflachen Erzähltiefen, in denen einst epische Filmuniversen nunmehr vertrocknen, kommt sie bei Kritikern und Fans wieder auf, diese Sehnsucht nach der Erzählkraft der Antike und die Faszination, die sie in uns zu erwecken vermag.
Mit DEA VELATA kommt diese nun auch in der Musik an – und das gleich auf mehreren Ebenen. Zunächst mit der ganz eigenen und bereits mehr als 20 Jahre währenden instrumentalen Heldenreise des New Yorker Gitarristen Gabby Abularach, der als studierter klassischer und Jazzgitarrist mit Metalgenen die Studioaufnahmen und Welttourneen der NYHC-Legenden CRO MAGS veredelte und Gleiches später als Gründungsmitglied von VOODOOCULT wiederholte. Neben diesen energiegeladenen Abrissbirnen brachte Gabby jedoch seine sechssaitige Magie auch auf legendären Aufnahmen von Größen wie CARLOS SANTANA, EVERLAST, KORN oder JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION ein.
Seine geheime Liebe galt jedoch stets der Kunst der Antike: So stellte Gabby, der sich im Laufe der Jahre zunehmend im filigran-sportlichen Flamenco-Spiel spezialisierte, sich oft vor, wie sich die musikalische Untermalung vorgetragener Geschichten in der Antike wohl angefühlt haben mochte.
Der forschende Gitarrist war mitten in einer Phase des Ergründens antiker griechischer und römischer Musik, als er im Sommer 2017 auf den ebenfalls in New York ansässigen italienischen Poeten und Bildenden Künstler Stefano Losi traf, der seinerseits gerade ein poetisches Werk in klassischem Latein veröffentlicht hatte. Gemeinsam begannen sie, zu komponieren und die vielen Aha-Erlebnisse ihrer musikalischen und nun auch poetischen Reisen in Material für ein Album zu gießen, wie es so wohl noch nirgends entstanden sein dürfte.
Als nicht nur im übertragenen Sinne angelische Stimme des Werkes “DEA VELATA” schloss sich schließlich die ebenfalls von der altertümlichen Musik angezogene britische Sopranistin Angela Hicks dem Duo an. Angela blickt trotz ihres jungen Alters auf eine bewegende Karriere: Sie gab ihr Operndebüt am Teatro alla Scala di Milano unter der Regie von Thomas Guthrie und trat in der Folge u.a. in der Londoner Wigmore Hall, im Schloss Versailles, am Wiener Konzerthaus und der Berliner Philharmonie sowie der Staatsoper Berlin auf. Zudem hatte sie auf der großen Leinwand einen Gastauftritt neben Emma Stone, Rachael Weisz und der Oscar-Preisträgerin Olivia Coleman im 2018er-Historienfilm “The Favourite”.
Ein allererstes Stück von "DEA VELATA" gibt es nun mit “OBITVS” als Videosingle, die altertümliche und klassische Musik mit einem Hauch progressiven Metals vergoldet:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s4QJtN-4ng
Single "OBITVS": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deavelata/obitvs
Mit der schwelgerischen Gitarre, die mal ein erhebendes Flamenco fein in die Stufen einer Bühne von epischer Breite ziseliert, mal der warmen Eleganz einer Harfe entgegenstrebt und sich mal zur vollen Wucht symphonischen Metals entfaltet, vereinen sich ein stets respektvoll-dezent gehaltenes Metaldrumming (performt durch Mike Podber) und eine Stimme, die den Wolkenstrahlen eines toskanischen Gemäldes gleichkommt. Und alle gemeinsam erschaffen sie einen Soundtrack, der bei geschlossenem Auge Odysseus’ Schiff aus einer sanften Flaute in einen mystischen Sturm fahren lässt.
Das Album "DEA VELATA" erscheint am 16. Oktober 2024. Auf zehn Stücken zelebriert es zeitgenössische Dichtung in klassischem Latein – eingewoben in die Musik der griechischen und römischen Antike mit neoklassischer Note und starkem Faden aus Symphonic Metal.
https://www.youtube.com/@DEAVELATA
https://www.facebook.com/deavelataofficial
CASTRATED – “SURGICAL VICISSITUDE” ( EP )
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Avulsed | Gorgasm | Skinless
In my dreams I wade through crimson horrors, a bloody paradise of retribution, a brutal, unforgiving realignment of reality. I hunt and then harvest their contrition and tears. I stitch and shape, bind and break - sculpting something beautiful from the ugliness of their transgressions. And when I wake I find my dreams all around me, the many stages of death and dying, the infinite degrees of decomposition and decay. I inhale the stench of rot and bask in the sound of rattling final breaths. I gaze upon the desperate eyes and the empty sockets - fragile life bound intimately to the collapsing husks beyond death – and I know I have gifted both righteous punishment and blessed redemption…
Delivering the most punishing of brutal death metal attacks, Castrated have arrived with their long-awaited debut EP – the five track merciless onslaught that is Surgical Vicissitude! Crawling into the light with a filthy, slithering riff, opening track ‘Deranged Manifestations’ then erupts with rage and proceeds to unleash a frenzied bludgeoning. What follows is an unrelenting orgy of slaughter – from the gargantuan force of title track ‘Surgical Vicissitude’ to the breathtaking, venomous velocity of the concluding assault, ‘Sterilized Contrition’. Throughout, inhuman vocals spew forth deranged tirades while wickedly intricate riffs lurch, spin and flay the skin. The propulsive power of the drums is overwhelming in its intensity and an aura of brutality beyond comprehension radiates from each putrid paean to inhumanity. Castrated may be a new name on the brutal death metal scene but amongst their ranks they can boast members and ex-members of Horrific Demise, Sarcophagy, Architectural Genocide, Desecrate The Faith, Asylum, Aethereus and more – and all that extreme experience can be heard in the bone-crushing performances on Surgical Vicissitude.
The wild violence of Surgical Vicissitude was harnessed at The Metal Foundry by Tony Tipton (Between The Killings, Kraanium, Reap etc), his mixing and mastering skills honing the Castrated weaponry to eviscerating sharpness and making sure their riffs cut to the bone. With the final gruesome touch being applied by infamous artist Rudi ‘Gorgingsuicide’ Yanto (Devangelic, Flesh Hoarder etc), whose warped visions adorn the cover of Surgical Vicissitude, this mass of pulped flesh will be fed into the ravenous mouths of brutality addicts the world over by the prime purveyors of the indecent and obscene – Comatose Music. Be ready to feed on July 19th!
Line-up:
Anthony Voight- Vocals
Carlos Gallegos- Bass
Jonathan Bayliss - Guitar
Matt Behner- Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/officiallycastrated
Style: Doom/Death Metal
Release date: 25.7. 2024
Type: 12ˇ black vinyl
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY was a Czech doom metal band that existed between 1993 and 2013. In January 2013 they played last concert and unfortunately in September 2013 the founder and only original member of the band René Krystyn aka Fusaty died. At only 39 years old from a cardiac arrest.
Fusaty was one of my closest friends, so after his death I decided to spread the legacy of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY and reissue it on CD, LP and MC.
The digipak and audio cassette re-editions of “Loučení se světem pozemským” (album from 2002) were released on 23rd September 2023 – symbolically, on the day of the 10th anniversary of Fusaty’s involuntary departure from our earthly world.
The LP version of this album will be released in July 2024, when Fusaty would have celebrated his 50th birthday.
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/dissolving-of-prodigy-louceni-se-svetem-pozemskym-4/
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Label: Independent Release
Release date: august 2nd 2024
Genre: Horror Thrash
For fans of: Exodus| Slayer | Vio-lence | Cradle Of Filth
“I met him, 15 years ago; I was told there was nothing left; no reason, no conscience, no understanding in even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, of good or evil, right or wrong.”- Dr. Loomis - Halloween
They have walked our dreams for decades, prowled the corridors of our sleeping minds with their empty stares, razors and madness. They are our dark gods and our insane creations, the embodiment of our internal wickedness and secret lust for violence. Held prisoner within our imaginations, through their shocking depravity we can touch the void, embrace the darkness, taste the fear…without bleeding out on the cold concrete floor of a soundproofed cellar. They are the icons of horror, the lords of torment – and they are searching for the keys to their cells and a way into the light…
UK thrashers Blacklist are back with their second full length album, following on from their acclaimed 2021 release, Disciples Of Time. New album With Murderous Intent comes armed with all the snarling riffs and cascading solos that you could hope for, all the neck-breaking rhythms and thrashing rage that fans have come to expect, but there’s more…much more. With Murderous Intent walks a darker path than its predecessor and carries an array of wickedly sharp and cruelly curved concealed blades - as well as the obligatory sawn off shotgun. This album is a celebration of horror, of the murderers and monsters that have stared down at us from cinema screens, where they act out our dread desires, committing deeds of unspeakable savagery and feeding us addictive, voyeuristic thrills, drawing us close to the heart of darkness and the adrenaline rush of terror. So while With Murderous Intent begins with the furious classic thrash riffs of ‘Cannibal’, an exhilarating channelling of the spirit of early Exodus, the shadows soon gather in obsidian pools of dire portent. Vocals switch between thrashing roars and chilling black metal screams and foreboding atmosphere rises like funeral mist from grandiose song structures and spiralling melodic guitar leads. Stygian tracks like ‘Kill The Coroner’ draw from across the extreme music spectrum, seizing the perfect shades of black to bring these tales of terror to shocking, haunting life. As the band explains:
“Instead of turning down ideas because of genre definitions, we decided to embrace what felt right, leading to a sound that perfectly captures the band and line-up as it stands today.”
That new found creative freedom has resulted in incredible songs like ‘Naturom Demonto’ which blend the blood thirsty attack of Slayer with the dark drama of Cradle Of Filth, creating a fusion of metals perfect for this nefarious narrative. From the sheer intensity of ‘Blood Baptism’ with its spiralling riffs like a swarm of hornets to the sinister atmosphere and sprawling grandeur of ‘Never Sleep Again’, where raging thrash and enveloping darkness meet in perfect synergy, With Murderous Intent is an incredible display of ambitious, creative and defiantly independent extremity.
With a vicious production that captures an edge of danger and choking fear and cover artwork from Dedy Badic (Disincarnate, Heads For The Dead, Revel In Flesh etc), With Murderous Intent will be unleashed on August 2nd. Prepare for a screaming, riff propelled ride through the realms of horror and some of the darkest metal around.
Line-up:
Tyler Larkin - Vocals/Guitars
Curtis Goodyear - Bass
Matt Mcloughlin - Guitar
Matthew Longshaw - Drums
https://linktr.ee/BLACKLIST
https://ukthrashers.org/uk-thrashers-pr-management/blacklist-2/
https://www.facebook.com/BlacklistMetal/
FFO: Slayer, Bring Me The Horizon, Pantera, and Disturbed.
The official video for "2000 Miles" is targeted for a mid-July release. The album's fifth single, "Final Girl," drops on August 2, with an official video to follow late that same month.
Track
Listing:
1. Down The Rabbit Hole
2. Subterfuge
3. The Back of Hell
4. The Pentecostal
5. Parasite 6-4-2
6. 2000 Miles
7. Chaos for the Fly
8. Disorder (Interlude)
9. Dissonance
10. The Well
11. Slayer Of Gods
12/ Cut, Cut, Cut (Interlude)
13. Final Girl
Album Credits:
Cover art by Brian Amoroso.
All Songs Written and Produced by The D.O.O.D.
Recorded and Mixed at Morrisound Studios by Jim Morris,
Mastered by J.P. Braddock at Formation Audio.
Management: Chaos Music L.L.C.
Management Consultant: Erik Leviathan Self Made Records L.L.C.
Digital Distribution: Earache Records.
Line-Up
Indy (Indiana DOOD) Brumbaugh - Guitar
Rudy (Dogbite DOOD) Taylor - Drums
Brian (Monkeyboy DOOD) Amoroso - Lead Vocals
Jonzey DOOD - Bass
Raynus DOOD - Guitar
Bio:
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) are a standout in the Florida metal Scene. Originally put together by Raynus and Jonzey, this Sarasota band has found its niche among the many great independent metal acts, not only in Southwest Florida, but nationally as well.
The Floridians have found inspiration over the years from music that is hard driving with good hooks, as well as unabashed and unafraid riffs reminiscent of the pioneers of metal and hard rock, all the while grinding forward into the music of today and tomorrow.
The diversity of their individual influences certainly informs the music, yet there is enough commonality to ensure a coherency that runs throughout the band's catalogue. From the horror rock "House of the Dead," to the tastefully savvy guitar work of "Murder," it is difficult not to find something to latch onto with the musicality of this crew.
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience prides itself on its stage show, a high energy feast of metal, that is different and surprising at every venue. As a band, they are dynamic and eye-catching as they take the stage and take over the room. The audience can never be certain what's coming next, except a great show! This can be attributed to the multitude of shows they've played over the years with an array of local and national acts. The D.O.O.D. is 100% fan-friendly and takes great pride in being part of a surging Florida metal scene.
https://www.facebook.com/thedoodband/
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Hate Eternal | Deicide | Krisiun | Vital Remains
WEREWOLVES formed in 2019 with the express purpose of releasing ten albums in ten years. 2024 sees them hit the halfway mark with Die For Us, yet another barrage of completely moronic death-metal due out 19th July.
“We are goal-driven achievers known for our savvy business acumen”, says broke-ass bassist-vocalist Sam Bean (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, who has never been successful at anything in his life, ever). “It seems obvious at this point, now that we have amassed an international following and rabid demand for our live shows, that we should release an album imploring everyone to kill themselves and each other. Reverse psychology, Marketing 101. Getting your fanbase to cull themselves down to a pile of goo and corpses means more sales. Duh.”
“Oh, the music? Same shit…blastbeats and incoherent ranting, sick riffs, that sort of thing. We’ll slip in some big choruses, brilliant samples, a few hints of black metal, one slow track that actually resembles music, and an amazing guest appearance. But at the end of the day, it’s still going to sound like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder.”
Drummer Dave Haley (Psycroptic, Abramelin, Ruins, King, Blood Duster) and Guitarist Matt Wilcock (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, Abramelin) who play in real bands, feel that they shouldn’t let the bass player try and describe music.
WEREWOLVES continued their triumphant run of shows that extended no further than their own country and glommed onto bands far more popular than theirs throughout 2023. After beginning the year supporting MAYHEM and ULCERATE nationally, WEREWOLVES went on to support EXHUMED at their Melbourne show, then closed the year out by roaming the country with ARCHSPIRE and INGESTED.
“If that doesn’t stop people calling us a technical metal band I don’t know what will”, says Matt. “Here were these bright young talented things, well-seasoned, with the best equipment and a bright future ahead of them. But first people had to put up with these drunken old cunts with their opening half-hour of horseshit, staggering blindly around stage looking for the single input they had to plug into, and often failing to do that.”
He adds “CAVEMAN DEATH METAL”.
Die For Us ticks every box for modern death metal, with excruciatingly violent blasting straight out the gates and very little let-up until the bitter end. The title track is an anthemic call to self-annihilation, ‘Beaten Back To Life’ castigates everyone with the temerity to have started listening to metal after 1992. ‘Fuck You Got Mine’ is a hymn to the joys of being a slumlord. ‘My Hate is Strong’ is pure visceral evil and features vocal contributions by Australian national treasure ROK from SADISTIK EXEKUTION. ‘Spittle-Flecked Rant’ flirts with d-beats and hardcore while imploring the world to be even worse, and ‘Under A Urinal Moon’ is a wave of blackened darkness piss.
Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible.
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Line-up:
Sam Bean - Vocals/Bass
Matt Wilcock - Guitar
David Haley – Drums
https://www.werewolvesdeathmetal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/werewolvesinhell/
Following the unveiling of another mind-boggling Diskord track from this split release, it's the turn of the UK progressive death metal band Atvm now to show their chops. And they deliver a jaw-dropping near 12-minute track packed with the kind of music only they are capable of producing. Check out the premiere done by Mystification Zine for yourselves at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/06/25/an-early-stream-of-morphine-from-diskord-atvm-bipolarities-split-lp-2024-premiere/
"their work remains freely-thinking and moving in broad strokes well outside of the realm of death metal"
DISKORD /ATVM – “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
Chasm
Norwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/DiskordNorway
https://www.facebook.com/AtvmOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Stream it now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSkI_z1hXc4
"Liminal Shroud’s willingness to both wallow in negativity and use it as fuel to power anthemic moments sets them above their monochromatic peers."- Toilet ov Hell
Visions of Collapse will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Pre-order at the following links:
BC: https://liminalshroud.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-collapse
Willowtip: https://willowtip.com/bands/details/liminal-shroud.aspx
Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.
"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe." - Liminal Shroud
Track
Listing:
1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence
2. Nucleonic Blight
3. Resolve
4. Malaspina
5. The Carving Scythe
Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.
Artwork by Misanthropic Art.
Line-up:
Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals
Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals
Drew Davidson - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://www.facebook.com/liminalshroudofficial
Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand comments on the song. “‘Hill of Swords’ was written in response to Kentaro Miura’s passing. It references the location in his dark fantasy masterwork Berserk, where the graves of the sacrificed are marked by swords instead of tombstones. As the song developed, it became an anthem for those we lost during the pandemic, as well as the invisible millions who suffer from chronic disabilities. Musically, I think it’s a poignant distillation of the styles synthesized on the record. The main harmony owes a debt to Iron Maiden, which is followed by Bad Religion riffing in the verses, and a layered John McGeoch-esque chorus. Dave’s solo and psychedelic tone during the bridge contain some of the best guitar work on the album.”
"Hill of Swords" is now available on streaming platforms. Listen at https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
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Captured live at the “Rockhouse Festival” on June 1st, 2024, this video showcases the raw energy and electrifying performance of Impact Approved. The live debut of "VENTUS ET IGNIS" in Hamburg on March 14th, 2024, was a game-changer, proving to be a perfect anthem for the crowd to go wild. The moment Impact Approved got the crowd moving, they saw an explosion of energy with fans being lifted and crowd surfing. The first three surfers even scored a free CD of “WAY OF THE WARRIOR”!
"Our
mission is always to give the crowd an unforgettable experience," says
the band. "The energy we share with our fans is what fuels us. Seeing
the smiling faces and feeling the connection is what keeps us going."
Impact Approved's live shows are legendary for a reason – walls of death, circle pits, and an endless wave of crowd surfers are guaranteed to make every concert an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Witness the madness for yourself and become part of the Impact Approved legacy!
Impact Approved: A Band Forged in Fire
Born in 2019, Impact Approved quickly carved their niche in the melodic death metal scene. Philipp (vocals) and Uwe (guitars, drums) laid the groundwork, joined by Maurice (bass) in 2020 and Armin (guitar) shortly after. After the critically acclaimed release of "Into the Fray" in 2021, the band toured alongside heavyweights like Heaven Shall Burn in 2022. With the departure of Armin, Matthias "Matze" Büsing steps in to complete the live lineup, ready to unleash the fury of Way of the Warrior on audiences worldwide.
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ORPHEUS OMEGA – “EMBERGLOW”
Death Metal
"Emberglow is a true representation of everything that is the best of Orpheus Omega married with a new sense of urgency, drive, self-awareness, and internal musings and melancholy that we felt while putting this album together. Prepare to hear Orpheus Omega going well past redline on these songs and ensure you're ready to join us on a ride we promise you won't want to get off of!"
Tracklist
1. We Were Kings
2. Emberglow
3. Atomizer
4. Destiny Machine
5. The Tangle
6. Start Maps
7. Marionette
8. The Collector
9. Paper Dreams And Concrete Walls
10. Bound To Apathy
With a career spanning 4 acclaimed albums 3 EPs and countless tour cycles both domestically and abroad, Orpheus Omega has cemented themselves as one of the hardest-working and entertaining mainstays of the Australian Metal scene.
Beginning with a sound forged along the lines of the great Gothenburg Melodeath era, the band has since grown further and further into a unique entity feeding off each member’s personality and lives bringing them to touring with the likes of Insomnium, Trivium, At The Gates, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Lacuna Coil and many many more.
The continued evolution of Orpheus Omega has kept the band relevant and ever-growing and in 2024 brings with it the release of their most ambitious album yet, ‘EMBERGLOW’ through WormholeDeath Records.
Orpheus Omega is:
Chris Themelco - Vocals/ Lead Guitar
Leon Monaco - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Matt Themelco - Drums
Luke Ashley - Guitar
Campbell Hill – Keyboard
www.youtube.com/user/OrpheusMetalOz
www.facebook.com/orpheusofficial
NEWS 30.6.2024Es war ein langer Weg, aber wir sind unfassbar Stolz, Euch diese Releases präsentieren zu dürfen. Nicht weniger als fünf Napalm Death Releases haben wir gerade im Presswerk. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um eine einfache Neupressung, sondern um komplett überarbeitete Releases.
Alle Releases wurden von Patrick W. Engel mit einem neuen, dynamischen Remastering versehen. Das Ergebnis wurde durch die Band geprüft. Und allein dieser Part hat sich schon gelohnt, denn die Alben klangen nie so auf den Punkt wie auf diesen Releases.
Das Artwork wurde aufgefrischt, teilweise mit wertigen Beilagen wie 4-seitigem Booklet, Postern und vieles mehr. Es gibt Vinyl und Tapes und unsere erste Liquid Filled Vinyl Release!
Die Alben kommen also hochwertig daher, so wir sie uns
auch selbst ins Regal stellen würden (und werden).Preorder now: https://supremechaos.com/link/napalmdeath/
Hier noch ein paar Infos zu den Alben:
LEADERS NOT FOLLOWERS PART 2 (VINYL)
“Napalm Death Scour the underground with this all-out max distortion covers treatment“
Napalm Deaths "Leaders Not Followers: Part 2" ist eine rotzige Hommage an ihre eigenen Wurzeln, erstmals veröffentlicht 2004. Das Album ist der Nachfolger der 1999er EP "Leaders Not Followers" und enthält 19 Tracks, eine Ehrerbietung an Punk-, Hardcore- und Metal-Bands, die nicht nur den Sound Napalm Deaths, sondern auch die extreme Musiklandschaft generell geprägt haben.
Das Album zeigt die Vielseitigkeit von Napalm Death und ihren tiefen Respekt für die Geschichte des Genres, mit Covern von Bands wie Anti-Cimex, Discharge, Hellhammer, Kreator und Sepultura. Jedem Track wohnt die für Napalm Death typische Intensität inne und verwandelt die Originale in unerbittliche Grindcore-Hymnen. Songs wie "Hellnation" und "Troops of Doom" unterstreichen das Talent der Band, ihren brutalen Stil mit der Essenz der gecoverten Klassiker zu verbinden.
"Leaders Not Followers: Part 2" ist mehr als ein Cover-Album; es ist ein Fest roher, ungefilterter Energie extreme Musik. Für Fans von Napalm Death und der breiteren Metal- und Punk-Gemeinde ist dieses Album sowohl eine Verbeugung vor der Vergangenheit als auch ein Zeugnis für den anhaltenden Einfluss und den unnachgiebigen Geist Napalm Deaths.
THE CODE IS RED… LONG LIVE THE CODE (VINYL)
"The grind luminaries unmasking of global fear and paranoia through fast, unremitting audio-terror"
"The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code" von Napalm Death ist ein akustischer Sturm, der die rohe Intensität und das unnachgiebige Engagement der Band für den Grindcore widerspiegelt. Mit dem 2005 veröffentlichten Album vertonen die Grind-Koryphäen globale Angst und Paranoia durch schnellen, unerbittlichen Audio-Terror. Mit rasantem Tempo, harten Riffs und brutalem Gesang konfrontieren Napalm Death den Hörer mit Themen wie politischer Korruption, gesellschaftlichem Verfall und existenziellem Grauen.
Das Album enthält einige Gastauftritte, darunter Jello Biafra von den Dead Kennedys und Jamey Jasta von Hatebreed, die das Album bereichern. Tracks wie "Silence Is Deafening" und "Morale" sind Beispiele für das Talent der Band, unerbittliche Aggression mit nachdenklich stimmenden Texten zu verbinden. "The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code" ist nicht nur eine Sammlung von Songs, es ist ein unerbittliches Manifest gegen die unterdrückenden Kräfte der modernen Welt.
Sowohl für Fans als auch für Neulinge ist dieses Album ein Beweis für Napalm Deaths in Stein gehauenes Vermächtnis in der extremen Musik, das die Grenzen des Grindcore verschiebt und dabei ungebrochen relevant bleibt.
SMEAR CAMPAIGN (VINYL/ MC)
"Free-thinking, free-form grindcore from the grind majors that dismantles religious burden myth-by-myth"
Napalm Deaths "Smear Campaign" aus dem Jahr 2006 ist ein knallhartes Statement gegen religiöse Dogmen und gesellschaftliche Unterdrückung. Dieses Album liefert frei denkenden, frei geformten Grindcore von den Grind-Veteranen, welcher den Mythos Religion Stück für Stück demontiert. Mit seiner unerbittlichen Energie und seinen prägnanten Texten setzt "Smear Campaign" die Tradition der Band fort, lärmende Klanglandschaften mit nachdenklich stimmenden Themen zu verbinden.
Das Album beginnt mit "Weltschmerz (Intro)", das einen düsteren, unheilvollen Ton anschlägt, der sich schnell zu einem Sperrfeuer aus Blastbeats, verzerrten Riffs und Barney Greenways unverkennbaren Growls steigert. Tracks wie "Sink Fast, Let Go" und "Fatalist" veranschaulichen die Fähigkeit der Band, Geschwindigkeit und Aggression mit komplexer Musikalität und lyrischer Tiefe zu kombinieren. Die Einbeziehung der Gastsängerin Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering) auf "In Deference" fügt eine eindringliche melodische Note hinzu, die in scharfem Kontrast zur brutalen Intensität des Albums steht.
"Smear Campaign" ist nicht nur ein akustischer Angriff, sondern auch ein Aufruf, die unterdrückerischen Strukturen religiöser und politischer Institutionen zu hinterfragen und aufzubrechen. Für Fans extremer Musik ist dieses Album ein Beweis für die anhaltende Relevanz von Napalm Death und ihr unerschütterliches Engagement, den Status quo der Gesellschaft über ihre Musik in Frage zu stellen.
APEX PREDATOR (VINYL)
"An overwhelming spread of wildly diverse musical abrasion from the grind chiefs. A contemporary noise classic"
Napalm Deaths „Apex Predator - Easy Meat“, 2015 veröffentlicht, ist eine viszerale Erkundung gesellschaftlicher und wirtschaftlicher Ungerechtigkeiten, die mit der für die Band typischen Intensität vertont wird. Dieses Album präsentiert eine überwältigende Bandbreite an wilder musikalischer Vielfältigkeit der Grind-Urväter. „Apex Predator" ist ein zeitgenössischer Noise-Klassiker, der die Fähigkeit der Band zu Innovation innerhalb des Genres unter Beweis stellt.
Das Album beginnt mit dem industriellen Titeltrack „Apex Predator - Easy Meat“, der die Bühne für einen unerbittlichen auditiven Angriff bereitet. Tracks wie „Smash a Single Digit“ und „How the Years Condemn“ strotzen nur so vor explosiver Grindcore-Wut, während Songs wie „Dear Slum Landlord...“ Elemente von Doom und Post-Punk enthalten und einmal mehr die Vielseitigkeit der Band unterstreichen.
Textlich befasst sich das Album mit Themen wie Ausbeutung und Entmenschlichung, wobei Barney Greenway mit seinem intensiven Gesang eine vernichtende Kritik an der Gier von Unternehmen und der sozialen Apathie übt. Die unnachgiebige Energie der Band und ihr Engagement für ihre Botschaft ziehen sich durch das gesamte Album und machen es sowohl für langjährige Fans als auch für Neueinsteiger zu einem fesselnden Hörerlebnis.
„Apex Predator - Easy Meat“ ist ein Beweis für Napalm Deaths Status als Pioniere des Grindcore, die wilde Geschwindigkeit, brutale Klanglandschaften und zum Nachdenken anregende Inhalte zu einem kohärenten, eindrucksvollen Werk vereinen.
TIME WAITS FOR NO SLAVE (MC)
Napalm Deaths „Time Waits for No Slave“ aus dem Jahr 2009 ist ein pure Grindcore-Wut und ein Manifest soziopolitischer Kommentare. Mit diesem Album verschiebt die Band weiter die Grenzen extremer Musik und liefert eine atemberaubende Mischung aus Geschwindigkeit, Aggression und nachdenklich stimmenden Texten.
Das Album beginnt mit dem explosiven „Strong-Arm“ und taucht sofort in eine Welt voller schneller Riffs, Blastbeats und Barney Greenways gutturalem Gesang ein. Tracks wie „Life and Limb“ und „Diktat“ zeigen, dass die Band in der Lage ist, brutale Intensität und komplexes musikalisches Können nahtlos miteinander zu verbinden. Der Titeltrack „Time Waits for No Slave“ ist eine ergreifende Erinnerung an die Vergänglichkeit der Zeit und die Dringlichkeit, sich mit gesellschaftlichen Problemen auseinanderzusetzen.
Textlich befasst sich das Album mit persönlicher Autonomie, gesellschaftlicher Kontrolle und dem Kampf gegen Unterdrückung. Das unerschütterliche Engagement der Band für diese Themen ist in jedem Stück spürbar und macht „Time Waits for No Slave“ nicht nur zu einem akustischen Angriff, sondern zu einem Aufruf zum Handeln.
Mit diesem Album bekräftigen Napalm Death ihren Status als Grindcore-Pioniere und liefern ein Werk ab, das sowohl musikalisch als auch textlich kompromisslos ist. „Time Waits for No Slave“ ist ein Beweis für die anhaltende Relevanz der Band und ihren unnachgiebigen Drang, den Status quo durch die Kraft extremer Musik in Frage zu stellen.
https://supremechaos.com
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DEA VELATA lädt mit "OBITVS" zur musikalischen Heldenfahrt auf Odysseus' Spuren.
Von
der Mythologie der römischen und griechischen Antike bis zum Hollywood des 21.
Jahrhunderts dominiert eine wunderbare Idee das Geschichtenschreiben: Kein Held
ohne Heldenreise. Ob die Irrfahrt eines Odysseus, die dereinst das Prinzip der
Heldenfahrt definierte, oder, am anderen Ende des Spektrums, die Verluste,
Schrecken und Siege einer Ellen Ripley, die immer noch vielen als bestes
Beispiel in der Geschichte des phantastischen Films gilt: Wenn wir nicht
miterleben, wie der Charakter eines Helden oder einer Heldin geschaffen,
gebrochen und neu geformt wird, entsteht in uns nicht der Glaube an das
Heldentum.Und heute, in einer Zeit der hektischen Klicks und der pfützenflachen Erzähltiefen, in denen einst epische Filmuniversen nunmehr vertrocknen, kommt sie bei Kritikern und Fans wieder auf, diese Sehnsucht nach der Erzählkraft der Antike und die Faszination, die sie in uns zu erwecken vermag.
Mit DEA VELATA kommt diese nun auch in der Musik an – und das gleich auf mehreren Ebenen. Zunächst mit der ganz eigenen und bereits mehr als 20 Jahre währenden instrumentalen Heldenreise des New Yorker Gitarristen Gabby Abularach, der als studierter klassischer und Jazzgitarrist mit Metalgenen die Studioaufnahmen und Welttourneen der NYHC-Legenden CRO MAGS veredelte und Gleiches später als Gründungsmitglied von VOODOOCULT wiederholte. Neben diesen energiegeladenen Abrissbirnen brachte Gabby jedoch seine sechssaitige Magie auch auf legendären Aufnahmen von Größen wie CARLOS SANTANA, EVERLAST, KORN oder JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION ein.
Seine geheime Liebe galt jedoch stets der Kunst der Antike: So stellte Gabby, der sich im Laufe der Jahre zunehmend im filigran-sportlichen Flamenco-Spiel spezialisierte, sich oft vor, wie sich die musikalische Untermalung vorgetragener Geschichten in der Antike wohl angefühlt haben mochte.
Der forschende Gitarrist war mitten in einer Phase des Ergründens antiker griechischer und römischer Musik, als er im Sommer 2017 auf den ebenfalls in New York ansässigen italienischen Poeten und Bildenden Künstler Stefano Losi traf, der seinerseits gerade ein poetisches Werk in klassischem Latein veröffentlicht hatte. Gemeinsam begannen sie, zu komponieren und die vielen Aha-Erlebnisse ihrer musikalischen und nun auch poetischen Reisen in Material für ein Album zu gießen, wie es so wohl noch nirgends entstanden sein dürfte.
Als nicht nur im übertragenen Sinne angelische Stimme des Werkes “DEA VELATA” schloss sich schließlich die ebenfalls von der altertümlichen Musik angezogene britische Sopranistin Angela Hicks dem Duo an. Angela blickt trotz ihres jungen Alters auf eine bewegende Karriere: Sie gab ihr Operndebüt am Teatro alla Scala di Milano unter der Regie von Thomas Guthrie und trat in der Folge u.a. in der Londoner Wigmore Hall, im Schloss Versailles, am Wiener Konzerthaus und der Berliner Philharmonie sowie der Staatsoper Berlin auf. Zudem hatte sie auf der großen Leinwand einen Gastauftritt neben Emma Stone, Rachael Weisz und der Oscar-Preisträgerin Olivia Coleman im 2018er-Historienfilm “The Favourite”.
Ein allererstes Stück von "DEA VELATA" gibt es nun mit “OBITVS” als Videosingle, die altertümliche und klassische Musik mit einem Hauch progressiven Metals vergoldet:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s4QJtN-4ng
Single "OBITVS": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/deavelata/obitvs
Mit der schwelgerischen Gitarre, die mal ein erhebendes Flamenco fein in die Stufen einer Bühne von epischer Breite ziseliert, mal der warmen Eleganz einer Harfe entgegenstrebt und sich mal zur vollen Wucht symphonischen Metals entfaltet, vereinen sich ein stets respektvoll-dezent gehaltenes Metaldrumming (performt durch Mike Podber) und eine Stimme, die den Wolkenstrahlen eines toskanischen Gemäldes gleichkommt. Und alle gemeinsam erschaffen sie einen Soundtrack, der bei geschlossenem Auge Odysseus’ Schiff aus einer sanften Flaute in einen mystischen Sturm fahren lässt.
Das Album "DEA VELATA" erscheint am 16. Oktober 2024. Auf zehn Stücken zelebriert es zeitgenössische Dichtung in klassischem Latein – eingewoben in die Musik der griechischen und römischen Antike mit neoklassischer Note und starkem Faden aus Symphonic Metal.
https://www.youtube.com/@DEAVELATA
https://www.facebook.com/deavelataofficial
CASTRATED – “SURGICAL VICISSITUDE” ( EP )
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Avulsed | Gorgasm | Skinless
In my dreams I wade through crimson horrors, a bloody paradise of retribution, a brutal, unforgiving realignment of reality. I hunt and then harvest their contrition and tears. I stitch and shape, bind and break - sculpting something beautiful from the ugliness of their transgressions. And when I wake I find my dreams all around me, the many stages of death and dying, the infinite degrees of decomposition and decay. I inhale the stench of rot and bask in the sound of rattling final breaths. I gaze upon the desperate eyes and the empty sockets - fragile life bound intimately to the collapsing husks beyond death – and I know I have gifted both righteous punishment and blessed redemption…
Delivering the most punishing of brutal death metal attacks, Castrated have arrived with their long-awaited debut EP – the five track merciless onslaught that is Surgical Vicissitude! Crawling into the light with a filthy, slithering riff, opening track ‘Deranged Manifestations’ then erupts with rage and proceeds to unleash a frenzied bludgeoning. What follows is an unrelenting orgy of slaughter – from the gargantuan force of title track ‘Surgical Vicissitude’ to the breathtaking, venomous velocity of the concluding assault, ‘Sterilized Contrition’. Throughout, inhuman vocals spew forth deranged tirades while wickedly intricate riffs lurch, spin and flay the skin. The propulsive power of the drums is overwhelming in its intensity and an aura of brutality beyond comprehension radiates from each putrid paean to inhumanity. Castrated may be a new name on the brutal death metal scene but amongst their ranks they can boast members and ex-members of Horrific Demise, Sarcophagy, Architectural Genocide, Desecrate The Faith, Asylum, Aethereus and more – and all that extreme experience can be heard in the bone-crushing performances on Surgical Vicissitude.
The wild violence of Surgical Vicissitude was harnessed at The Metal Foundry by Tony Tipton (Between The Killings, Kraanium, Reap etc), his mixing and mastering skills honing the Castrated weaponry to eviscerating sharpness and making sure their riffs cut to the bone. With the final gruesome touch being applied by infamous artist Rudi ‘Gorgingsuicide’ Yanto (Devangelic, Flesh Hoarder etc), whose warped visions adorn the cover of Surgical Vicissitude, this mass of pulped flesh will be fed into the ravenous mouths of brutality addicts the world over by the prime purveyors of the indecent and obscene – Comatose Music. Be ready to feed on July 19th!
Line-up:
Anthony Voight- Vocals
Carlos Gallegos- Bass
Jonathan Bayliss - Guitar
Matt Behner- Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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Style: Doom/Death MetalRelease date: 25.7. 2024
Type: 12ˇ black vinyl
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY was a Czech doom metal band that existed between 1993 and 2013. In January 2013 they played last concert and unfortunately in September 2013 the founder and only original member of the band René Krystyn aka Fusaty died. At only 39 years old from a cardiac arrest.
Fusaty was one of my closest friends, so after his death I decided to spread the legacy of DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY and reissue it on CD, LP and MC.
The digipak and audio cassette re-editions of “Loučení se světem pozemským” (album from 2002) were released on 23rd September 2023 – symbolically, on the day of the 10th anniversary of Fusaty’s involuntary departure from our earthly world.
The LP version of this album will be released in July 2024, when Fusaty would have celebrated his 50th birthday.
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/dissolving-of-prodigy-louceni-se-svetem-pozemskym-4/
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 2nd 2024
Genre: Horror Thrash
For fans of: Exodus| Slayer | Vio-lence | Cradle Of Filth
“I met him, 15 years ago; I was told there was nothing left; no reason, no conscience, no understanding in even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, of good or evil, right or wrong.”- Dr. Loomis - Halloween
They have walked our dreams for decades, prowled the corridors of our sleeping minds with their empty stares, razors and madness. They are our dark gods and our insane creations, the embodiment of our internal wickedness and secret lust for violence. Held prisoner within our imaginations, through their shocking depravity we can touch the void, embrace the darkness, taste the fear…without bleeding out on the cold concrete floor of a soundproofed cellar. They are the icons of horror, the lords of torment – and they are searching for the keys to their cells and a way into the light…
UK thrashers Blacklist are back with their second full length album, following on from their acclaimed 2021 release, Disciples Of Time. New album With Murderous Intent comes armed with all the snarling riffs and cascading solos that you could hope for, all the neck-breaking rhythms and thrashing rage that fans have come to expect, but there’s more…much more. With Murderous Intent walks a darker path than its predecessor and carries an array of wickedly sharp and cruelly curved concealed blades - as well as the obligatory sawn off shotgun. This album is a celebration of horror, of the murderers and monsters that have stared down at us from cinema screens, where they act out our dread desires, committing deeds of unspeakable savagery and feeding us addictive, voyeuristic thrills, drawing us close to the heart of darkness and the adrenaline rush of terror. So while With Murderous Intent begins with the furious classic thrash riffs of ‘Cannibal’, an exhilarating channelling of the spirit of early Exodus, the shadows soon gather in obsidian pools of dire portent. Vocals switch between thrashing roars and chilling black metal screams and foreboding atmosphere rises like funeral mist from grandiose song structures and spiralling melodic guitar leads. Stygian tracks like ‘Kill The Coroner’ draw from across the extreme music spectrum, seizing the perfect shades of black to bring these tales of terror to shocking, haunting life. As the band explains:
“Instead of turning down ideas because of genre definitions, we decided to embrace what felt right, leading to a sound that perfectly captures the band and line-up as it stands today.”
That new found creative freedom has resulted in incredible songs like ‘Naturom Demonto’ which blend the blood thirsty attack of Slayer with the dark drama of Cradle Of Filth, creating a fusion of metals perfect for this nefarious narrative. From the sheer intensity of ‘Blood Baptism’ with its spiralling riffs like a swarm of hornets to the sinister atmosphere and sprawling grandeur of ‘Never Sleep Again’, where raging thrash and enveloping darkness meet in perfect synergy, With Murderous Intent is an incredible display of ambitious, creative and defiantly independent extremity.
With a vicious production that captures an edge of danger and choking fear and cover artwork from Dedy Badic (Disincarnate, Heads For The Dead, Revel In Flesh etc), With Murderous Intent will be unleashed on August 2nd. Prepare for a screaming, riff propelled ride through the realms of horror and some of the darkest metal around.
Line-up:
Tyler Larkin - Vocals/Guitars
Curtis Goodyear - Bass
Matt Mcloughlin - Guitar
Matthew Longshaw - Drums
https://linktr.ee/BLACKLIST
https://ukthrashers.org/uk-thrashers-pr-management/blacklist-2/
https://www.facebook.com/BlacklistMetal/
FFO: Slayer, Bring Me The Horizon, Pantera, and Disturbed.
The official video for "2000 Miles" is targeted for a mid-July release. The album's fifth single, "Final Girl," drops on August 2, with an official video to follow late that same month.
Track
Listing:1. Down The Rabbit Hole
2. Subterfuge
3. The Back of Hell
4. The Pentecostal
5. Parasite 6-4-2
6. 2000 Miles
7. Chaos for the Fly
8. Disorder (Interlude)
9. Dissonance
10. The Well
11. Slayer Of Gods
12/ Cut, Cut, Cut (Interlude)
13. Final Girl
Album Credits:
Cover art by Brian Amoroso.
All Songs Written and Produced by The D.O.O.D.
Recorded and Mixed at Morrisound Studios by Jim Morris,
Mastered by J.P. Braddock at Formation Audio.
Management: Chaos Music L.L.C.
Management Consultant: Erik Leviathan Self Made Records L.L.C.
Digital Distribution: Earache Records.
Line-Up
Indy (Indiana DOOD) Brumbaugh - Guitar
Rudy (Dogbite DOOD) Taylor - Drums
Brian (Monkeyboy DOOD) Amoroso - Lead Vocals
Jonzey DOOD - Bass
Raynus DOOD - Guitar
Bio:
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience (The D.O.O.D.) are a standout in the Florida metal Scene. Originally put together by Raynus and Jonzey, this Sarasota band has found its niche among the many great independent metal acts, not only in Southwest Florida, but nationally as well.
The Floridians have found inspiration over the years from music that is hard driving with good hooks, as well as unabashed and unafraid riffs reminiscent of the pioneers of metal and hard rock, all the while grinding forward into the music of today and tomorrow.
The diversity of their individual influences certainly informs the music, yet there is enough commonality to ensure a coherency that runs throughout the band's catalogue. From the horror rock "House of the Dead," to the tastefully savvy guitar work of "Murder," it is difficult not to find something to latch onto with the musicality of this crew.
The Distinguished Order Of Disobedience prides itself on its stage show, a high energy feast of metal, that is different and surprising at every venue. As a band, they are dynamic and eye-catching as they take the stage and take over the room. The audience can never be certain what's coming next, except a great show! This can be attributed to the multitude of shows they've played over the years with an array of local and national acts. The D.O.O.D. is 100% fan-friendly and takes great pride in being part of a surging Florida metal scene.
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Hate Eternal | Deicide | Krisiun | Vital Remains
WEREWOLVES formed in 2019 with the express purpose of releasing ten albums in ten years. 2024 sees them hit the halfway mark with Die For Us, yet another barrage of completely moronic death-metal due out 19th July.
“We are goal-driven achievers known for our savvy business acumen”, says broke-ass bassist-vocalist Sam Bean (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, who has never been successful at anything in his life, ever). “It seems obvious at this point, now that we have amassed an international following and rabid demand for our live shows, that we should release an album imploring everyone to kill themselves and each other. Reverse psychology, Marketing 101. Getting your fanbase to cull themselves down to a pile of goo and corpses means more sales. Duh.”
“Oh, the music? Same shit…blastbeats and incoherent ranting, sick riffs, that sort of thing. We’ll slip in some big choruses, brilliant samples, a few hints of black metal, one slow track that actually resembles music, and an amazing guest appearance. But at the end of the day, it’s still going to sound like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder.”
Drummer Dave Haley (Psycroptic, Abramelin, Ruins, King, Blood Duster) and Guitarist Matt Wilcock (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, Abramelin) who play in real bands, feel that they shouldn’t let the bass player try and describe music.
WEREWOLVES continued their triumphant run of shows that extended no further than their own country and glommed onto bands far more popular than theirs throughout 2023. After beginning the year supporting MAYHEM and ULCERATE nationally, WEREWOLVES went on to support EXHUMED at their Melbourne show, then closed the year out by roaming the country with ARCHSPIRE and INGESTED.
“If that doesn’t stop people calling us a technical metal band I don’t know what will”, says Matt. “Here were these bright young talented things, well-seasoned, with the best equipment and a bright future ahead of them. But first people had to put up with these drunken old cunts with their opening half-hour of horseshit, staggering blindly around stage looking for the single input they had to plug into, and often failing to do that.”
He adds “CAVEMAN DEATH METAL”.
Die For Us ticks every box for modern death metal, with excruciatingly violent blasting straight out the gates and very little let-up until the bitter end. The title track is an anthemic call to self-annihilation, ‘Beaten Back To Life’ castigates everyone with the temerity to have started listening to metal after 1992. ‘Fuck You Got Mine’ is a hymn to the joys of being a slumlord. ‘My Hate is Strong’ is pure visceral evil and features vocal contributions by Australian national treasure ROK from SADISTIK EXEKUTION. ‘Spittle-Flecked Rant’ flirts with d-beats and hardcore while imploring the world to be even worse, and ‘Under A Urinal Moon’ is a wave of blackened darkness piss.
Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible.
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Line-up:
Sam Bean - Vocals/Bass
Matt Wilcock - Guitar
David Haley – Drums
https://www.werewolvesdeathmetal.com/
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Following the unveiling of another mind-boggling Diskord track from this split release, it's the turn of the UK progressive death metal band Atvm now to show their chops. And they deliver a jaw-dropping near 12-minute track packed with the kind of music only they are capable of producing. Check out the premiere done by Mystification Zine for yourselves at https://mystificationzine.com/2024/06/25/an-early-stream-of-morphine-from-diskord-atvm-bipolarities-split-lp-2024-premiere/
"their work remains freely-thinking and moving in broad strokes well outside of the realm of death metal"
DISKORD /ATVM – “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
ChasmNorwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/AtvmOfficial
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Stream it now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSkI_z1hXc4
"Liminal Shroud’s willingness to both wallow in negativity and use it as fuel to power anthemic moments sets them above their monochromatic peers."- Toilet ov Hell
Visions of Collapse will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Pre-order at the following links:
BC: https://liminalshroud.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-collapse
Willowtip: https://willowtip.com/bands/details/liminal-shroud.aspx
Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.
"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe." - Liminal Shroud
Track
Listing:1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence
2. Nucleonic Blight
3. Resolve
4. Malaspina
5. The Carving Scythe
Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.
Artwork by Misanthropic Art.
Line-up:
Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals
Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals
Drew Davidson - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/liminalshroudofficial
Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand comments on the song. “‘Hill of Swords’ was written in response to Kentaro Miura’s passing. It references the location in his dark fantasy masterwork Berserk, where the graves of the sacrificed are marked by swords instead of tombstones. As the song developed, it became an anthem for those we lost during the pandemic, as well as the invisible millions who suffer from chronic disabilities. Musically, I think it’s a poignant distillation of the styles synthesized on the record. The main harmony owes a debt to Iron Maiden, which is followed by Bad Religion riffing in the verses, and a layered John McGeoch-esque chorus. Dave’s solo and psychedelic tone during the bridge contain some of the best guitar work on the album.”
"Hill of Swords" is now available on streaming platforms. Listen at https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
Captured live at the “Rockhouse Festival” on June 1st, 2024, this video showcases the raw energy and electrifying performance of Impact Approved. The live debut of "VENTUS ET IGNIS" in Hamburg on March 14th, 2024, was a game-changer, proving to be a perfect anthem for the crowd to go wild. The moment Impact Approved got the crowd moving, they saw an explosion of energy with fans being lifted and crowd surfing. The first three surfers even scored a free CD of “WAY OF THE WARRIOR”!
"Our
mission is always to give the crowd an unforgettable experience," says
the band. "The energy we share with our fans is what fuels us. Seeing
the smiling faces and feeling the connection is what keeps us going."Impact Approved's live shows are legendary for a reason – walls of death, circle pits, and an endless wave of crowd surfers are guaranteed to make every concert an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Witness the madness for yourself and become part of the Impact Approved legacy!
Impact Approved: A Band Forged in Fire
Born in 2019, Impact Approved quickly carved their niche in the melodic death metal scene. Philipp (vocals) and Uwe (guitars, drums) laid the groundwork, joined by Maurice (bass) in 2020 and Armin (guitar) shortly after. After the critically acclaimed release of "Into the Fray" in 2021, the band toured alongside heavyweights like Heaven Shall Burn in 2022. With the departure of Armin, Matthias "Matze" Büsing steps in to complete the live lineup, ready to unleash the fury of Way of the Warrior on audiences worldwide.
www.youtube.com/@impactapproved6565
ORPHEUS OMEGA – “EMBERGLOW”
Death Metal "Emberglow is a true representation of everything that is the best of Orpheus Omega married with a new sense of urgency, drive, self-awareness, and internal musings and melancholy that we felt while putting this album together. Prepare to hear Orpheus Omega going well past redline on these songs and ensure you're ready to join us on a ride we promise you won't want to get off of!"
Tracklist
1. We Were Kings
2. Emberglow
3. Atomizer
4. Destiny Machine
5. The Tangle
6. Start Maps
7. Marionette
8. The Collector
9. Paper Dreams And Concrete Walls
10. Bound To Apathy
With a career spanning 4 acclaimed albums 3 EPs and countless tour cycles both domestically and abroad, Orpheus Omega has cemented themselves as one of the hardest-working and entertaining mainstays of the Australian Metal scene.
Beginning with a sound forged along the lines of the great Gothenburg Melodeath era, the band has since grown further and further into a unique entity feeding off each member’s personality and lives bringing them to touring with the likes of Insomnium, Trivium, At The Gates, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Lacuna Coil and many many more.
The continued evolution of Orpheus Omega has kept the band relevant and ever-growing and in 2024 brings with it the release of their most ambitious album yet, ‘EMBERGLOW’ through WormholeDeath Records.
Orpheus Omega is:
Chris Themelco - Vocals/ Lead Guitar
Leon Monaco - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Matt Themelco - Drums
Luke Ashley - Guitar
Campbell Hill – Keyboard
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www.facebook.com/orpheusofficial
Nachdem wir nun in den letzten Wochen erst mal wieder fleißig
damit beschäftigt waren, das eine oder andere Interview auszuarbeiten, konnten
wir uns diese Woche nun endlich mal wieder ranmachen, um auch mal wieder ein bissel
was an aktuellem Tonmaterial an unsere Ohren zu lassen. Wie ihr sehen werdet,
gab es diesmal durchaus mal wieder so eine ganz fette Überraschung, mit der
unsereins nun absolut nicht gerechnet hätte. Lest selbst und vor allem, lasst
Euch überraschen. Viel Spaß beim abhotten !
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GROZA – “NADIR”
Genre:
Black MetalLabel: AOP Records
VÖ: 20.09.2024
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.
Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort - “Unified In Void” (2018) - which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.
Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.
“Nadir” was recorded during the spring of 2024
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Melodic Metal project ELEMENT OF FATE - featuring fantasy artist/vocalist Carol Phillips and guitarist/musician Scott Loose - have released new single, "BASILISK," on all digital platforms.
"Basilisk," as well as new track "Warhorse" (the "b-side"), were premiered exclusively on Bandcamp earlier this month.
Phillips discusses the concepts, inspiration, and music for both of these stellar new songs below.
Basilisk:
"AI is at the forefront of technology today, and like a demon released from Pandora's box, it is here to stay. Like it or not, there is no putting it back. Since its release, mankind will never be the same. Our increasing dependence on AI and technology is causing us to move further away from our humanity. These are new times in the era of man, and we are playing with fire once again. The basilisk is coming for all of us.
Inspired by Roko's Basilisk theory, which imagines a future where an AI tortures those who didn't help bring it into existence, I was fascinated by the concept of an evil AI overlord. Captivated by this chilling idea, I came up with a really catchy melody, and the idea for the song 'Basilisk' was born. Scott then worked his groovy heavy metal magic to fill out my melodies and musical ideas, bringing the track to life.
Musically, it’s a gritty, high-energy, groovy track that combines powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and intense vocals that conveys its urgent message. 'Basilisk' explores the rise of AI and the decline of human identity as we become increasingly dependent on this technology. It’s a commentary on the balance between technological progress and our humanity, hopefully leaving listeners both reflective and energized. Though, I feel we should heed the warning for the Basilisk, the singularity is fast approaching and AI, especially if not developed safely, it could easily become the very Basilisk that
Roko envisioned."
Warhorse:
"'Warhorse' is a unique creative venture for Element of Fate unlike any of our other songs. Scott was inspired to craft an instrumental piece from some leftover riffs from 'Night Winds.' The riff he initially created for 'Night Winds' and used for 'Warhorse' has an amazing, powerful galloping rhythm, which inspired the song's title. When I heard the cinematic instrumental he had made, I felt it needed some vocals.
Although there are lyrics, they are minimal. I approached the song mostly by using my voice as an instrument, expressing myself through sound textures, combining sung vocals and screams. The song reminds me of a speech given before battle.You could view it as a rallying cry, urging us to band together and stand strong in this new, unpredictable world. The lyrics I chose are in Latin, speaking of facing the fire fearlessly, no matter what comes out of it. I wanted the message to be strong, matching the feeling of the music. I think it's a cool track that really lets your imagination wander. - Carol Phillips
Credits:All music recorded at House Nine.
Mixed and mastered by John Mario at JBG Records.
Copyright 2024.
All artwork by Carol Phillips.
Line-Up:
Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programming
Bio:
Element of Fate is a melodic metal project consisting of fantasy artist and vocalist, Carol Phillips, and guitarist/musician, Scott Loose. The duo primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol's original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.
https://bravemusic.com/
https://elementoffate.bandcamp.com/
Released on tape 50 hand-numbered copies on pro tapes.
You can get it for US$5 + shipping.
Underground from Shangrilá, Canelones, Uruguay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnU6uqnkAPk
FFO: Skeletonwitch, Absu,
Vektor, Witchery, NocturnalCheck it out below! https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/06/28/an-ncs-premiere-torrefy-enslaved-new-world/
Coinciding with today's premiere, the band has also unveiled the artwork for Necronomisongs, as seen above (credit: Blackstory).
Torrefy released the following statement about the new single:
"Enslaved New World is the next track we've premiered from our upcoming album Necronomisongs! With every track on the album being based on a favorite book of vocalist John Ferguson, this next one is from the fantasy series The Death Gate Cycle. One of his favorite takes on the fantasy genre; it lulls you into a sense of familiarity with an almost paint-by-numbers fantasy setting and story, which quickly evolves into a vast conceptual tapestry of excellent lore, characters and subjects."
The band previously released the official video for "Of Wind and Worm," the first single from Necronomisongs.
Necronomisongs is targeted for a Fall 2024 release.
Necronomisongs Credits:
Recorded by Torrefy and Cody Baresich at Circle A Studios.
Mixed by Cody Baresich.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
About Torrefy:
Torrefy is a black thrash quintet based in Victoria, BC, Canada. They are determined to spread their unique brand of unorthodox black thrash metal to a wider audience. Torrefy weaves elements of black, death, and thrash metal to create songs and albums with a distinct and powerful energy.
Line-up:
Adam Henry - Lead Guitar
Ben Gerencser - Rhythm Guitar
Simon Smith - Bass
John Ferguson - Vocals
Daniel Laughy - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy
RAW MATERIALS OF DECAY delivers 15 oozing sores chock full of bloody blasts & necrotic riffage. In a mere 25 minutes, this album will churn your guts and melt your face. For fans of brutal music!
Quietly released in March of this year, Raw Materials of Decay has recieved proper worldwide treatment via a collaboration between Extremely Rotten Productions and Headsplit Records.
Order Raw Materials of Decay now at https://extremelyrottenprod.com/store/new/
Stream the extreme that is HEMORRHOID on Spotify.
Tracklist:1) Hemorrhoidal Removal Surgery
2) Exogenous Intestinal Blockage
3) Ultimate Commode of Chaos & Carnage
4) Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
5) Rancid Rectal Rupture
6) A Dozen Suppurating Masses
7) Stool Borne Illness
8) Sliced and Tucked
9) Raw Materials of Decay
10) Dante’s Fecal Inferno
11) Liquefied In A Caustic Sludge
12) Esophageal Rupture
13) Ectopic Scrambling
14) Festering Blood Pit
15) Cacophony of Bloody Lactation
Cover artwork by Filtheffigy. Raw Materials of Decay was recorded and mixed by Charlie Koryn at Underworld Studios and mastered by Noah Buchanan.
HEMORRHOID was formed in the US Pacific Northwest in 2021 with the intention to play sick, grinding death metal. The band made their live debut during a mini-tour with Necropsy Odor and Human Effluence in 2022. A rehearsal promo was released to mark the trek. The official demo came out in January 2023, followed by a small Finland & Denmark run with Torture Rack in 2023.
HEMORRHOID is:
Obsessor of Necrotic Coitus - bass
Disgustor - drums/vocals
Crystal Seth - guitar/vocals
www.extremelyrottenprod.com
www.facebook.com/extremelyrottenproductions
https://www.facebook.com/headsplitrecords
https://hemorrhoid-us.bandcamp.com/album/raw-materials-of-decay
SIJJEEL – “AFFILIATION OF HORRID CONTAINMENT”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Incinerate | Immolation | Drawn And Quartered
The moment that last guttural, tongue contorting syllable left my lips I was undone. Before the lingering taste of dust and bone had faded from my mouth those I had awakened, invited in from the darkness, were upon me, around me, within me; a riot of delirious devils, an onslaught of teeth and blood and pain beyond imagination. My pathetic expectations of control were shredded with my flesh and my eternal soul was dragged down, submerged in a screaming crimson madness of fire and grotesque visions of depravity that made my own countless sins seem naught but the petty games of a cruel and vindictive child…
There are many bands that play death metal, working within the accepted defining forms of the genre, sculpting the musical tropes into agreeable, even accomplished forms. Then there are the rare few, those who reach through the veil to worlds beyond and grasp the suppurating, corrosive essence of the horrors that lurk outside the walls of human understanding. Such is the tainted darkness of Sijjeel and the terror infused abomination that is their second full length album, Affiliation Of Horrid Containment. After the swarming, fractious insanity of the instrumental intro has gnawed at the nerve endings, the door back to the light is slammed violently shut – and the world explodes. A wild torrent of nightmares pours from the guitar of Hussain Akbar, punctured by the bone-shaking bass of Lukas Kaminski (Stillbirth, Placenta Powerfist etc), while the cavernous voice of Floor van Kuijk (Focal Dystonia, Korpse etc) bellows from the black. ‘Torment Upon Their Existence’ delivers punishing, discordant blows while ‘The Congregation Under Shade’ is a glorious, fear-filled slide into a seething, hungry night. The jarring ‘Infallible’ has wandered far from the path of reason and first single ‘Relinquished Unto Thee 14’ is part rabid attack, part lumbering monstrosity and all brain-scouring agony. At every turn Affiliation Of Horrid Containment unleashes new dread leviathans of impossible malignant magnitude. Since Hussain Akbar brought the ancient and unspeakable spirit of Sijjeel from its desert home to establish a new nest upon European shores it has flourished, its power growing greater with each passing day. With Affiliation Of Horrid Containment ready to be unleashed Sijjeel’s ultimate domination is inevitable.
Mixed and mastered, as always, by band vocalist Floor Van Kuijk at his renowned GLDCHN Studios (A Pretext To Human Suffering, Carnifloor etc) Affiliation Of Horrid Containment sounds utterly staggering in its twisted force and tortured atmosphere. The shocking brutality and ghastly, panic-inducing presence that permeates every second of this album makes for a listening experience like no other. Artist Rudi Gorgingsuicide (Perveration, Desecrate The Faith etc) has once more created a scenario of sickness to accompany Sijjeel’s music, his stunningly realised vision of torment putting the final seal on this work of warped wonders. Comatose Music will shatter the chains of binding on July 5th and release Affiliation Of Horrid Containment into the world…and nothing can prepare you for the hell that is Sijjeel!
Line-up:
Floor Van Kuijk - Vocals
Lukas Kaminski - Bass
Hussain Akbar – Guitar/Drum Programming
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sijjeelband/
SULFURIS horrifies with sexually tinted single PARASITE AND EYE!
Before
taking the stage at Tuska Metal Festival 2024 on Saturday June 29th, SulfuriS
is offering a taste of their upcoming debut album. The song, Parasite and Eye,
out June 26th is an unabashed grindfest about a somewhat peculiar subject. It
deals with a parasite that turns snails into zombies. But dare we ask. What if
the snail really liked it? I mean, really liked it!? Listen Parasite And Eye on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sulfuris-parasite
Lyricist and SulfuriS vocalist Vincent Lilium enlightens us:
"This is all absolutely horrendous but true! Leucochloridium paradoxum is a parasite that grows into a colourful shape that resembles a caterpillar. Mind you, it does this inside the poor snail. Reaching all the way up into its little eyes. It then mumics a grub by pulsating back and forth in order to attract the attention of a passing bird. The bird then spreads the ghastly thing's eggs with its leavings. Another unsuspecting snail will then eat that waste and the whole disgusting horror show begins again. Well, in our version, we explore the idea of a snail that derives a great deal of pleasure from the experience of having an intruder thrusting their innards. The climax of which is the simultaneous death of both organisms. 'All I want to see is you'... Sorry what? Yes, everything is quite alright at home. Thanks for asking."
Parasite and Eye is the final single to come out in anticipation of a full-length debut album, CORPUS//ANIMUS. The record is fully independently produced, recorded at Saarni Studio and released through Inverse Records, Finland on August 2nd 2024. It will be themed around exploring the material and spiritual worlds, through the framework of alchemy. It promises to be brutal, technical, filled with catchy hooks, grandiose as well as soothing moments.
CD Pre-Order available here https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/sulfuris-corpus-animus-cd-pre-order
Line-up:
Vincent Lilium - vocals and bass guitar
Daniel Collan - rhythm and lead guitars
Samu Laakso- rhythm and lead guitars
Lauri "Ässä" Suopajärvi - drums
https://www.facebook.com/sulfuris
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: august 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Metal
For fans of: Epica | Nightwish | Delain | Leaves’ Eyes
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts."- William Shakespeare
The fierce dramas of the human heart are acted out upon the stage of a lifetime. The storms of fervour and desire, the gloom of doubt instilled by repression, the brilliant, blinding light of realisation and new found self belief – blazing sunshine cutting through the clouds of deprecation and control. We fall like the Morningstar and rise again like the phoenix. Such brief, tempestuous lives we lead, brave flames in the darkness of eternity; tiny passion plays, triumphs and tragedies, flickering sparks in the cold and endless night.
With their stunning second EP, Tame & Conquer, Franco-Italian melodic metal band Attractive Chaos paint wonderful, intimate portraits of the emotions that define us. The grand scale of our hopes and ambitions, the quiet depths of our loves, the consuming heat of our obsessions are all elegantly captured in the deceptive simplicity of stylish and sophisticated songs. Opening with new single, ‘To The Moon’, the beautiful vocals of Emma Elvaston entwine the listener in sublime melody, enfold you in a dream. The rush of positivity is gloriously uplifting and the smoothly shifting rhythms and tempos and the dextrous guitar work of Clément Botz are simply breathtaking – it’s the perfect start to the second chapter in the Attractive Chaos fairytale. Tracks like ‘Magical Powers’ and ‘Right Now’ show the darker, heavier elements of Attractive Chaos’ music, utilising harsh vocal punctuations and exquisite musicianship to highlight the layered personality and complex depths which form the foundations that support the sweetly addictive melody lines. Tame & Conquer follows naturally in the footsteps of debut EP The Fire Between Us, but Attractive Chaos have not stood still, with the multi-faceted nature of the climactic ‘Obsession’ in particular showing the band pushing onwards into new territories, as flamenco guitar, searing intensity and bewitching melody coalesce in serene sonic alchemy. Completed by first single, the entrancing ‘Words On A Letter’ where every note is radiant with the soft light of sunset and the energy infused ‘Finally’, with its magnificent chorus, you could listen to Tame & Conquer for hours on end and its magic would never fade.
Mixed and mastered at Domination Studio (Nightmare, Karl Sanders, Twilight Force etc) Tame & Conquer sounds sumptuous – a banquet for the ears – and Attractive Chaos have once again entrusted the creation of cover art to Mickael Briot of Mythrid Art (Evenflow, In Defilade etc) with spectacular results. Tame & Conquer will be released on August 14th and your heart will start to sing again…
Line-up:
Emma Elvaston – Lead Vocals
Pietro Paolo Lunesu – Bass/Backing Vocals
Clément Botz – Guitar/Backing Vocals
*drums on The Fire Between Us performed by Thomas Calegari
*guest vocals from Gabriele Gozzi
http://www.attractive-chaos.com/
https://www.facebook.com/attractivechaosband
The
most overlooked forefathers of Swedish Death Metal! Recorded in the early 90’s
at the legendary Sunlight Studios!GOD MACABRE formed in the end of the 80’s under the name Macabre End. In 1991 they changed their name to God Macabre and released one song for the Pantalgia compilation and an album through the small German label Mangled Beyond Recognition Records before splitting up.
For fans of: Vomitory, Entombed, Carnage, Dismember, Morbid Angel
Originally released in 1993, “THE WINTERLONG” was recorded at Stockholm’s legendary Sunlight Studios in 1991 and engineered by Tomas Skogsberg (Amorphis, At The Gates, Entombed). Now fully remastered and available again, “The Winterlong” reissue also contains four bonus tracks, including the band’s original 7” demo from 1990 plus the previously unreleased track, “Life’s Verge”, the first new God Macabre recording in over 20 years.
• First vinyl pressing in ten years
• Recorded in the early 90’s by Tomas Skogsberg at the legendary Sunlight Studios
• God Macabre has performed live on festivals as Maryland Deathfest, Obscene Extreme, Close-Up Bäten, Asakura Deathfest and more!
https://godmacabre.lnk.to/thewinterlong
Style: Epic Doom Metal with elements of classic Heavy Metal and Progressive
Similar artists: Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble
First work to have Ricky Dal Pane (former singer and leader of the band Witchwood) behind the microphone, it will be one of the next big things within the Dark Doom Metal movement thanks to an overall epic and gloomy feeling, mixed with the natural dark atmospheres of their old school Doom Metal.
This is definitively an album for fans of Candlemass, Pentagram, Solstice, Solitude Aeturnus, Black Sabbath, Trouble. And are you ready to walk the dark path that leads to oblivion?
Formed in 1987 from the ashes of Black Hole and Sacrilege, disbanded in
early 1994, but reformed in 2012, EPITAPH are a point of reference for the
entire Italian underground musical movement together with a few other realities
on the national scene. Having reached the milestone of their third album,
7 years after the last "Claws" released in 2017, today EPITAPH
present themselves to their fans with this new line-up, a new album and all the
desire to bring their music to the best national and international stages.Anyone who has experienced the Italian scene in recent years knows well the aura of mystery that EPITAPH have created around their name and their music. With this new album they give life to a dark path between Doom Metal, Dark Music, Progressive and Esoteric music.
So let's let the journey to oblivion begin! DOOM ON!
Line-up:
Mauro Tollini: drums
Nicola Murari: bass
Lorenzo Loatelli: guitars
Ricky Dal Pane: vocals
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
TYPHONIAN – “THE GATE OF THE VEILED BEYOND”
For
fans of: Edge
of Sanity, Unanimated, Necrophobic, Dismember, Dan Swano, Desultory, Unleashed, Evocation
Where most bands are content revelling in the sound of the glory days of early '90s death metal, German band Typhonian have not only beautifully reimagined it with blackened elements laced with the classic Swedish/Finnish melodies, they are also attempting to take that sound ahead in the most logical manner. Their approach being reminiscent of Edge of Sanity and their 40-minute masterwork 'Crimson', Typhonian are going a step further, adding more progressive and atmospheric elements, which become perceptible especially towards the end of the album, ultimately culminating in a near 20-minute epic closer. It's a phenomenal journey of the music that's evidently rooted in the old school death metal sound metamorphosing gradually and finally taking on a gleaming, breathtaking form and ascending. They have broken the shackles that have held back the style for a couple of decades by encompassing various influences organically and forging a cohesive sound that has dominance over them all. With the visionary 'The Gate of the Veiled Beyond' release, Typhonian have more than just outdone themselves; they have surpassed expectations for the style as a whole.
Line up:
M. W. Styrum - Vocals
Prometheus - Guitars
Typhon -Guitars, Orchestration
Charybdis - Bass
Thanatos – Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Track listing:
1. Celestial Salvation
2. Cosmic Throne
3. Primal Deceptive Light
4. Crimson Rivers
5. The Gatekeeper
6. Towards the Chamber of the Omnipresent Mind
7. A Glimpse at the Starless Ocean
8. Cath'un - The Gate of the Veiled Beyond
Release date - September 20th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/typhonianband/
One-man stoner/metal doom band NEBÜLITH is set to release FEEL GOOD MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD VOL. 1. Written and recorded solely by project mastermind and multi-instrumentalist John Shaughnessy, Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 delivers a heavy dose of doom-infused, psychedelic stoner metal.
For fans of : Black Sabbath, Monster Magnet, Sleep, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry and Mötorhead.
Check out the album's newest single "Seven Suns" at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nebulith/seven-suns
Stream additional selections from Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on Spotify and Apple Music.
Nebülith will release Feel Good Music for the End of the World Vol. 1 on August 23.
Track list:
1) Beautiful
2) Startrippin
3) Mother Freedom
4) Leviathan
5) Clear Light
6) God Is Your Gun
7) Seven Suns
8) Digging A Hole
9) UVB76
Line-up:
Nebülith: vocals, fretless piccolo bass, piccolo bass,4 string basses, drums, keys, organ, bass guitar synthesizer, vocoder, drum programming, windchimes, megaphone
Pat Shaughnessy: Drums on “Beautiful” and “God Is Your Gun”
Bio:
Nebülith is the product of John Shaughnessy, a professional bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and engineer from Charlotte, NC.
As as kid, his tastes gravitated towards the heavy, groove-influenced rock of Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, King Crimson, and a heavy dose of funk. Later on, he embraced alternative music and proto-punk like The MC5 as well as next-gen stoner/Doom like Sleep and Monster Magnet.
While paying the bills playing jazz and show band gigs, he started a project called Space Force Alpha, with vocalist Omari Wilkerson. The duo released a single “Change The World” in 2019. The song featured John’s unique fretless piccolo bass playing - a combination of guitar, bass and electric cello, all recorded in John’s home production studio.
More demos were written for Space Force Alpha, with an eye toward making a full record - and then the pandemic hit, and the music business came to a complete halt. Faced with time on his hands and no band, John decided to make a solo record and do all the instruments and vocals himself. He figured that would be a good use of the time off and an audition tape for future production sessions. Having become a huge fan of the Riding Easy Brown Acid series, Shaughnessy figured the most fun thing to do would be to make a pseudo garage band record with the riffs he had lying around. He considered marketing it as a “lost”
band from the 70s, and releasing it on reel-to-reel tape.
As “two weeks” turned into months, and the world started falling apart, the music and the message got progressively darker and angrier. He started pushing his studio gear to increasing extremes. Multiple versions of songs ensued, each heavier than the last.
Eventually, he was left with a huge pile of recordings to sift through. Sorting through this audio hoarder house and finding a direction took the better part of a year. In the course of the recording, the dystopian Nebülith character was developed as a clear departure from his normal gig life.
The great thing is, as Nebülith he was able to do and say things that he would not normally be able to in a professional Gig context. In Nebülith, the project found its voice.
Feel Good Music For The End Of The World Vol. 1 is the result of four years of work, experimentation, sweat, and pain.
https://www.facebook.com/people/neb%C3%BClith/61551352447160/
www.instagram.com/nebulith.band
Here's some information on the album's concept in the band member Tony Petrocelly's own words -
"This album is meant to be taken as a single track. There are 12 relatively clear sections that it can be broken into, but this album feels like more than the sum of its parts, if that makes sense.
I wrote the lyrics this time around. They're very personal and describe periods of depression and self-hatred I've gone through over the last 5 years. The lyrics are told from the point of view of a person's inner voice, but that inner voice hates the person it belongs to. Over the course of the album it lets its feelings be known in an attempt to make the person kill themself, which ultimately it does. The title A Kindness Dealt in Venom signifies that the inner voice thinks it's doing the world a favor by poisoning its person's mind and getting them to remove themself from the world."
CONSTRUCT OF LETHE – “A KINDNESS DEALT IN VENOM”
For
fans of
- Morbid Angel, Mithras, Near Death Condition, Hate Eternal, Nile, Pan
Thy Monium, The Bleeding LightConstruct of Lethe have created a deeply personal, autobiographical concept album dealing with suicidal depression which is meant to be listened to seamlessly as a single song. They've transcended the death metal confines on this album to achieve the kind of expression that encompasses a wide range of emotions and to that extent they've borrowed influences of other styles such as industrial, black metal, doom metal, ambient, etc. and even used synth and electronics to achieve that. The album traverses various dimensions while remaining coherent as well as cohesive, with the writing always coming off as intuitive, flowing naturally and never forced. As the battle rages on with the inner voice coming to terms with the persisting life, one can experience the undulating highs and lows via the music, and more often than not, following moments of bleakness, there's an epic, cathartic outcome as if by way of an epiphany. The upbeat sections replete with the Morbid Angel-esque riffing make an appearance too along with the flurry of leads which the band have perfected over the years. All in all, it's a rich, varied and unique album that needs to be treated differently. It's meant not just to be heard but to be experienced.
Line up:
Kishor Haulenbeek (Black Harvest) - Vocals
Tony Petrocelly (Near Death Condition) - Guitar, bass, synth
Patrick Bonvin (Near Death Condition) - Lead guitar
Kevin Paradis (Benighted) - Drums, percussion
Artwork by Kishor Haulenbeek
Track listing:
1. Artifice
2. Bete Noir
3. Contempt
4. Denial in Abstraction
5. Flickering
6. I am the Lionkiller
7. Labyrinthine Terror
8. Monument to Failure
9. Paroxysm as Pragmatism
10. Raw Nerve, Iron Will
11. Sacrosanct
12. Tension - There is Nothing for You Here
Official release date - June 21st, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/constructoflethe
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Saor | Falls Of Rauros | Fen | Winterfylleth
There are pale ghosts drifting across the face of the moon tonight, as she hangs in imperious silence, surrounded by her court of stars. The cold light of this distant regal gathering dusts the hills with silver magic, as they march away over the horizon and into forever. And I will follow them, step by step through this world of mystery that man has forgotten, that still shines through the quiet hours while the children of empty avarice lie in dreamless slumber…
A Reckoning, the fourth full length album from Ben Sizer’s Arx Atrata begins with the instrumental track, ‘To Sunder The World’. Too substantial, too meaningful to be described as a mere introduction, ‘To Sunder The World’ builds in a purposeful, unhurried fashion. The increasing weight and brooding power within the sound is mirrored in the heart of the listener, a physical bond is formed as this journey begins, a tie that binds. There’s wonder, anticipation, a touch of fear…and then you are lifted, swept up into the starlit sky as ‘I Was A Witness To His Passing’ arrives on the stage in exhilarating, dramatic fashion. There is a sense of wisdom imparted as the rasping tones of the narrator of this tale cut through the riffs that race around you and notes like the chiming of ethereal bells seem to open doors to times not passed, but that we no longer have the eyes to see. This is atmospheric black metal at its most vital and formidable. This is music that matters. It might just save you from a slow death that you don’t even know you are dying. You could get lost in this album, as surely as if you wander from the path in the vast, shadowed forests of fairytale. The songs flow into each other like the blending of blood. Each one a new vision, but all part of one life-changing voyage through the landscape of myth to the roots of the earth. At the heart of the album lies ‘Mercy Unearned’, an epic song of fierce beauty where haunting melody, fierce intensity and a harsh, impassioned vocal meet and entwine. The word epic is used here, not just as a lazy synonym for ‘long’, but in its truest sense – grand in scale, breathtaking in its immensity and depth of emotion when you are submerged in its unfolding narrative. ‘The Witch’ is another song that demands individual mention; suitably beguiling and enchanting , it moves between moods, tempos and dynamics like the changing seasons. It has fire, mystery, deep sadness…a multitude of tales to tell. A Reckoning is everything that past Arx Atrata albums will have led you to expect, but also more than you could ever have hoped for…a milestone release for Ben Sizer that he will surely find hard to surpass.
Arx Atrata was summoned into life by Ben Sizer in 2013, more than ten years ago, beneath the boughs of ancient Sherwood Forest in the heart of England. With albums like 2019s critically acclaimed The Path Untravelled – about which Games, Braaains & A Headbanging Life stated “there is no faulting a single moment of this album” – and the remarkable, ambitious creativity of 2021s split release with Bleakwinter Shrine, The Warrior Cycle, Sizer has ensured Arx Atrata’s place in the annals of this island’s metal history. A Reckoning, his latest and without doubt greatest creation, will be released on CD and digital formats on July 5th, housed in stunning, evocative artwork that perfectly captures the spirit of the music that lies within. Be ready when the Reckoning time arrives…
Line-up:
Ben Sizer – All music and vocals
https://arxatrata.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArxAtrata/
Hell-o Maniacs from the Underworld...
Murder Records & Hellstore Europe hereby informs the reactivation of the perverse activities of this infamous underworld, where you will find only nefarious rot... Our Cadaveric Noiseletter will also be updated weekly, with the aim of to keep you properly informed about the news that arrives at our stores as well as all the new releases that Murder Records is preparing to announce soon.
https://www.murder-records.eu/hellstore-europe
info@murder-records.eu
Trades are also welcome but write first and send your complete trade list.
SUPPORT THE TRUE CADAVERIC UNDERGROUND
HELLSTORE
EUROPEAt the official reopening of Hellstore Europe we are honored to announce a special promotion that will allow all our customers and new sinners to obtain a 25% discount on all orders placed until July 15th.
In order for us to identify your order and grant the discount, use the code HELL-25 when placing your order via email: info@murder-records.eu
All orders must be confirmed due to stock of some items being limited.
Place your order with the minimum amount and the shipping costs with track trace are included:
- Minimum order of 66.60€ with free shipping and track & trace for the Netherlands only.
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- Minimum order of 100.00€ with free shipping and track & trace to all European countries not mentioned in the previous option.
- Minimum order of 125.00€ with free shipping and track and trace to the rest of the world.
MURDER
RECORDSWe would like to inform you that the new Cadaveric Noiseletter is now available and ready to fill with the latest news and updates from the underworld of Metal, Punk and Noise...
This will be a space where we pretend to publish and where we intend to give our support in promoting news and developments that we consider relevant and that deserve our respect and support...
For all interested projects, we suggest that you send us the news that you wish to share in our Cadaveric Noiseletter...
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AYDRA: "HYPERLOGICAL SIN LIVE 2001/2013" coming soon .
Rude Awakening Records is excited to announce the upcoming release of Hyperlogical Sin Live 2001/2013, a special double live album from the legendary Italian Tech Death band, AYDRA. Following the reissue of AYDRA's complete official studio discography, this release delves into the vaults to bring fans unreleased and rare live recordings that showcase the band’s evolution and power on stage.
Hyperlogical Sin Live 2001/2013 features two complete live shows. The first set was recorded in 2013 to commemorate AYDRA’s reunion, capturing the current lineup’s dynamic performance. The second set takes us back to 2001, during the band's tour promoting their album Icon of Sin across Italy and Europe. Both shows have been professionally remastered to provide the highest quality listening experience.
Tracklist:2013 Reunion Show:
1. Vortex of Desire (2013)
2. Creator of Inner Cosmos (2013)
3. Inside the Insane Man (2013)
4. Psycho Pain Control (2013)
5. Crystal Mountain (Death cover, 2013)
6. Hyperlogical Non-Sense (2013)
7. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2013)
8. Master Enemy (2013)
9. Strobos (2013)
10. Mind Blast (2013)
11. Raining Blood (Slayer cover, 2013)
2001 "Icon of Sin" Tour:
12. Dream’s Door (2001)
13. Pleasure Dome (2001)
14. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2001)
15. Psycho Pain Control (2001)
16. Revenge (2001)
17. Icon of Sin (2001)
18. Inside the Insane Man (2001)
19. Lost Time Fury (2001)
This album serves as a powerful testament to AYDRA's enduring legacy and showcases the band’s evolution from their early days to their triumphant reunion. The 2013 lineup, which remains active today, offers a glimpse into the band’s present and future, while the 2001 lineup featuring former members provides a nostalgic look back at the band’s roots.
Hyperlogical Sin Live 2001/2013 will be available on all major streaming platforms as two separate releases, with the physical CD version out on July 8th, 2024 combining both live sets into one cohesive collection. Due to the limited run of only 150 hand-numbered copies, fans are encouraged to secure their copies quickly.
Live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Pgud843l8
2013 live: https://sptfy.com/QXFy
2001 live: https://sptfy.com/QXFC
Aydra 2013-current line-up:
Mauro Pacetti – Vocals
Giuseppe Cardamone – Guitar
Luca Calò – Guitar
Andrea Mastromarco – Bass
Marco Bianchella – Drums
Aydra 2001 line-up:
Mauro Pacetti – Vocals
Francesco Olivi – Guitar
Marcello Lammoglia – Guitar
Andrea Mastromarco – Bass
Nicola Raffaeli – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
JAPANISCHE
KAMPFHÖRSPIELE – “ZURÜCK IM DRECK (BACK TO ZE ROOTS 2)”Release date: 14.06.24 / Out Now
Label: Bastardized Rec.
JAPANISCHE KAMPFHÖRSPIELE have re-recorded a few classics from their murderous oeuvre for the second time and used the opportunity to find a new frontman in Anselm Joel Brümmer-Aschenbeck, who is just over 30 years old. Zurück im Dreck not only sounds extremely fresh thanks to this new singer and a variety of guest vocalists (including Tom from SODOM, Manni and Marlene from SCHWULE NUTTENBULLEN, Caio Kozlowski from Brazil), but at the same time also extremely punky because the old JAKA-Bunnys used almost exclusively scrappy equipment in the studio, some of which were used to record the original versions of some pieces. The artwork neatly rounds the whole thing off. Zurück im Dreck is available on CD, LP and tape
www.bastardized.net
www.facebook.com/Bastardizedrec
www.japanischekampfhoerspiele.de
Get a first taste of the album with the title track “Międzyczas” here: https://youtu.be/BGBZdu2w07w
“Międzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “Przeddzień” (Cult of Parthenope) and 2022’s EP “Zarzewie” (Folter Records). The album is a journey that moves through the emotional stages of fear, disappointment, sadness and loneliness resounding in every song. Listeners may notice influences from bands such as Taake, Drudkh, Lifelover, Sacrilegium, Vemod or Furia; however, Odium Humani Generis goes a step further, adding subtle but clear references to sounds outside of the traditional spheres of black metal. Despite its melancholic character, the album is full of energetic moments that break the dark, introspective parts and give the music intensity.
“Międzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, Mgła (live)) at Skrzypłocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Śpiewak, and the band photos were taken by Radosław Chojnacki.
Odium Humani Generis (OHG) was established in 2015 in Łódź, Poland. The band comprises Biały on vocals and guitars, Murukh (ex-Fadheit) on drums, Bartos (Imperator, Pandemonium) on bass, Ominous (Nightbound) on guitars. Over the years, the band has toured with bands such as Carpathian Forest, Mgła, Spectral Wound and In Twilight’s Embrace, and supported acts such as Uada, Mortiis, Panzerfaust, Negative Plane, Ellende, Pillorian, Hate, Malokarpatan. OHG also performed at various European festivals including Under the Black Sun (DE), Throne Fest (BE) and Cosmic Void Festival (UK).
Tracklisting: 1. Lustro
2. Idée Fixe
3. Międzyczas
4. Popłoch
5. Drogowskaz
6. Jarzmo
7. Granice
Odium Humani Generis are:
Biały – Guitars, Vocals
Ominous – Guitars
Bartos – Bass
Murukh – Drums
http://malignantvoices.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MalignantVoicesProductions/
https://www.facebook.com/odiumbm
TERMINAL SUN – “ALL THAT WILL BURN IS ALREADY ON FIRE”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 6th 2024
Genre: Extreme Metal
For fans of: Inter Arma | Dragged Into Sunlight | Convulse | Abstracter
The race is nearly over; our wild-eyed, frantic sprint towards oblivion. With barely a backward glance at the ravaged paradise that sheltered us, or compassionate thought for the innocent in their billions, trampled beneath our feet. Gripped by an innate madness which has fed upon our base desires, like a parasitical tape-worm of the soul, we sprint faster, out-running the desperate clutches of hope, until we burst through the finishing tape and plummet into the void. Finally, there is nothing left to kill and all that will burn is already on fire…
Forged with passion, grit and determination, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire is the debut album from Sheffield’s Terminal Sun – an overpowering, all consuming vision of the end. ‘Catastrophic Error’ beckons us forward into the darkness with newsreel reports of the Chernobyl disaster and an underlying sense of foreboding and menace, a growing unease that then detonates, reforming itself into the thick, muscular riffs of ‘AZ5’ - a mechanistic march with a seething, scalding core of organic matter; man and machine in imperfect, broken dissonance. The passages of fierce and fiery energy, the staggering, lurching, unnatural riffs and the shocking solos that dance across their armour plated surfaces are immediately impressive, towering presences…but All That Will Burn… has many different elements, unsuspected angles and hidden hollows of dreaming quicksand. This darkness is deeper than you think. These surprising shadows are not only found in the obvious alternatives of the lonely melodies of ‘Macready’s Last Stand’ or the haunting atmospheres of ‘The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water Pt.1’; they also lurk within the morose mutations of ‘Metamorph’ and in the tribal hymn to an incinerated past and non-existent future that eats at the heart of ‘All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire’. Indeed, every passage in this tale of waste and error possesses more than you might first imagine – all concluding in the staggering, epic collision of death, doom and black metals that is ‘The Space Between Two Deaths’ – a magnificent summation of this final journey into the night.
Adorned in the dramatic photography of Jakob Vegerfors, All That Will Burn Is Already On Fire will be released on July 6th, bringing a new, enthralling shade of blackness to the extreme metal world – fusing sub-genres to construct a monstrous monolith to mankind’s folly. Building upon the fetid foundations laid down by preceding EPs, Threads and Metamorph, this powerful and prophetic album heralds the unremitting darkness that once fallen will never end. Prepare to stare into the dying light of the Terminal Sun.
Line-up:
Simon Lee - Vocals
Kevin Johnson - Bass
Gary Spooner - Guitar
Adam Walker - Guitar
Daryl Bishop - Drums
https://www.terminalsun.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/terminalsunindustries
NEWS 23.6 2024
ABO ALSLEBEN - „HELLA IM BLACK-METAL-LAND“
Erzählung
152 Seiten, Buch im Hardcover
Verlag: DYI 04277 BOOKS, Kochstraße 94, 04277 Leipzig
Preis: 12 €
Wie im Titel angedeutet, handelt dieses Buch von düsterer
Musik - Black Metal, dem Mittelalter und menschlichen Abgründen: Die 16jährige
Hella zieht gezwungenermaßen mit ihren Eltern in ein todlangweiliges Kaff auf
dem Land. Als sie einen Song der schwedischen Black-Metal-Band BATHORY
übersetzen will, geht ihr Handy kaputt. Eine Reihe bizarrer Ereignisse folgen,
die Hella an den Rand des Erträglichen treiben, denn sie gerät in die Fänge
einer Wahnsinnigen...
Alsleben versucht in „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ mit einer ganz eigenen, bildhaften Sprache voller Symbolik zurück zu den Wurzeln des Black Metal zu führen, in dem Mystik, Dunkelheit, das okkulte Mittelalter, die Inquisition und der Tod im Mittelpunkt standen und nicht kriegsverherrlichender Militarismus, rechte Uniformen oder Nazi-Runen wie bei vielen Bands des National Sozialistischen Black Metals (kurz NSBM). Deswegen ist das Buch auch eine Hommage an die einstigen Ikonen und Begründer des ursprünglichen Black Metal aus den 90er Jahren, nämlich Quorthon (Bathory), Dead und Euronymous (beide verstorbene Mitglieder der Band Mayhem), die alles andere als Nazis waren. So spielt gerade der mystische Duktus, die alte Mantik und impressionistischer Naturmythos in „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ eine tragende Rolle. So verfolgt der Autor eine naturbeschreibende Bildsprache, die geradezu altertümlich anmutet und stellt historische Bezüge her, indem er die Handlung teilweise in die Burg Schächtitz in der Slowakei des 16. Jahrhunderts verlegt, als dort die berüchtigte Blutgräfin Elisabeth Bathory lebte.
Über den Autor:
Abo Alsleben - Hedonistischer Lebenskünstler aus Leipzig-Connewitz. Er ist musikalisch aktiv in der Punkrock-Band S.U.F.F. – den zweifachen Guinness-Buch-Rekordlern. Von ihm erschienen u.a. die Bücher: „Tschüss Deutschland“, „Ahoi Connewitz“ und „Punkrock Hooliganz“ - die drei Romane sind eine Hommage an den Leipziger Stadtteil Connewitz und seine alternativen Bewohner. 2020 erschien sein Buch „Mayhem live in Leipzig – Wie ich den Black Metal nach Ostdeutschland brachte“ im Bookra-Verlag. Es folgte „Der letzte Punk“ über Otze und Schleimkeim.
Biografie :
1990 - 1995 Herausgeber und Autor des Underground - Fanzines CADAVER, CORPSE & BOWELS mit 4 Ausgaben
November 1990: Organisation einer Mini-Tour für die norwegische Black-Metal-Band MAYHEM mit Konzerten in Annaberg-Buchholz, Zeitz und dem damaligen Eiskeller zu Leipzig
von 1990 an aktiv in Bands wie Klassik in Qual, Cadaver Corpse, BBC und bis heute S.U.F.F. sowie dem Projekt Die Gediegenen (DGDGN)
1992 bis 1994 Organisation der HARD/GRIND/NOISE-CORE-FESTIVALS in Leipzig
1997 Veröffentlichung des Films SCHWEINSKOPF 1
1997 Guinnessbuchrekord mit der Band S.U.F.F.: Die meisten Konzerte in 24 Stunden (17 Konzerte an einem Tag in verschiedenen Lokalitäten in Leipzig)
1998 Guinnessbuchrekord der SUPER SONIC FREAK FOUNDATION in Paris: Die größte Band der Welt singt vor dem Eiffelturm ein Ständchen (73 Leipziger singen den „Chanson à Tour Eiffel“
1999 Veröffentlichung des Films S.U.F.F. – Eine Bande geht ihren Weg
2001 Veröffentlichung des Films DRECK, in dem Mitglieder der Bands THINK ABOUT MUTATION und S.U.F.F. mitspielen
ab 2004 Moderator der Sendung TRASH & Kult beim freien Sender Radio Blau
verschiedene Film-Projekte mit dem Internationalen Rotzlöffeltum: „Indianerüberfall auf die Parkeisenbahn“, „Bildersturz im Bildermuseum“ und „Zwei Scheichs in Leipzig“ etc. (alles zu sehen auf youtube)
Initiator und Moderator der Connewitzer Literaturgalas und Weihnachtsgalas im UT Connewitz u.a. mit Jan Off, Dirk Bernemann etc.
2008 – 2012: Veröffentlichung der Roman-Trilogie „Tschüss Deutschland“, „Ahoi Connewitz“ und „Punkrock Hooliganz“ sowie dem Buch „Des Teufels bizarre Kunst“ bei der Edition Paper One
2017 Veröffentlichung der Schallplatte mit S.U.F.F. namens „Kontrollbereich 04277“ bei SM Musik
März 2020: Veröffentlichung Buch „Mayhem live in Leipzig – Wie ich den Black Metal nach Ostdeutschland brachte“ im Bookra-Verlag
2021 erschien die S.U.F.F.-LP „Connewitz“ bei SM Musik
2022 erschien sein Roman „Der letzte Punk“ bei DYI 04277 Books über Otze und SK
2024 erschien sein neues Buch „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ bei 04277 Books
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PESTKRAFT – „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 30.05.2024
Folter Records präsentieren stolz „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“, den zweiten Longplayer von PESTKRAFT, die sich anschicken, vom spanischen Valencia aus den tödlichen Pesthauch ihres so unerbittlichen und gewalttätigen wie zugleich erhabenen und mystisch aufgeladenen Black Metals über Europa und die Welt zu verbreiten. Im Mittelpunkt von PESTKRAFTs traditionellen, aber auch kompositorisch Unerwartetes bergenden Klängen, steht der ausdrucksstarke, infernalische Gesang von Bandgründerin und Vokalistin Blodig, die Intention und Tun von PESTKRAFT folgendermaßen umreißt:
„Our music is for the darkest audience, those who are attracted to the other side, death, ancestors and roots. We talk about the importance of the cult of the dead, about the customs corrupted by the modern world. We like to think of death as a friendly figure, which picks us up in our last breath, and of the entities that await us on the other side. The rituals, drums and offerings of the afterlife. Of plagues, diseases and how dreary the world is and the dull emptiness of humans.“
PESTKRAFT wurden im Jahr 2014 gegründet. Nach einer ersten Ankündigung des kommenden Schwarzen Todes mit der 5-Track-EP „Pest“ im September 2016, folgte 2018 das Debüt „Litanies Of The Plague“. Nun erscheint mit „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“ ihr verdammt intensives neues Werk – acht vernichtende Songs mit unüberhörbarem Rekurs auf die norwegische Tradition der frühen 90er.
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Zum 30. Jubiläum erstmals auf Vinyl: Das legendäre SAVATAGE-Konzert in Voller Showlänge! Als Doppel-LP ab 9. August überall!
Seit drei Jahren zollt earMUSIC den Heavy-Metal-Legenden mit einer sorgfältig kuratierten Vinyl-Reissue-Reihe aller Studioalben Tribut: Von “Sirens” (1983) bis “Poets And Madmen” (2001) kehrten alle Alben nach und nach auf feinstem Vinyl in die Läden zurück, nachdem sie lange Zeit von Fans und Sammlern gesucht wurden.
In Gedenken an Criss Oliva und zu Ehren seines Vermächtnisses und seines unverwechselbaren künstlerischen Schaffens feierten SAVATAGE und earMUSIC am 27. Oktober 2023 die Veröffentlichung von “Ghost In The Ruins” erstmals auf Vinyl.
Jetzt, mit der erstmaligen Vinylausgabe von “Japan Live '94” am 9. August 2024, endet die aufregende LP-Reissue-Reise.
Live-Musik ist vergänglich. Man kann sie nicht anfassen, halten, riechen oder schmecken, und was man in der einen Sekunde sieht und hört, ist in der nächsten schon wieder weg. Live-Alben hingegen sind für die Ewigkeit. Für diejenigen, die dabei waren, bieten sie die Möglichkeit, einen akustischen Moment in der Zeit erneut zu erleben, und für den Rest von uns ist es das ultimative Souvenir, ein zeitgestempelter Meilenstein, der einen Künstler/eine Band so einfängt, wie er/sie war(en). Im Fall von SAVATAGE dokumentiert “Japan Live '94” eine äußerst wichtige und bedeutsame Tournee für eine Band, die nach einer erschütternden Tragödie und massiven personellen Veränderungen auf unbestreitbar wackligem Boden stand, aber dennoch aufrecht blieb. Es war die erste Station auf einer Reise, die schließlich bis nach Sarajewo und Sibirien führte – eine Reise, die auch 30 Jahre später noch kein Ende gefunden hat.
Zum 30. Jubiläum erscheint die 1994er SAVATAGE-Show aus Japan erstmals in voller Showlänge als Audio-Release mit allen 16 Songs.
Das Album erscheint auf schwarzem 180g Vinyl im hochwertigen Gatefold samt brandneuen Liner-Notes von Clay Marshall und seltenen Memorabilien. Weitere Informationen und Vorbestellung unter: https://www.ear-music.net/savatage-vinylreissues/
Tracklisting:
Side A
1. Taunting Cobras
2. Edge Of Thorns
3. Chance
4. Conversation Piece
Side B
1. Nothin' Going On
2. He Carves His Stone
3. Jesus Saves
4. Watching You Fall
5. Castles Burning
Side C
1. All That I Bleed
2. Stare Into The Sun
3. Damien
4. Handful Of Rain
Side D
1. Sirens
2. Gutter Ballet
3. Hall Of The Mountain King
Line-Up:
Zak Stevens – Lead Vocals
Alex Skolnick – Lead Guitar
Johnny Lee Middleton – Bass Guitar
Jon Oliva – Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Plate – Drums
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The new album from Dutch black/death metal band CODEX MORTIS is now available for order and on streaming platforms.
Brace yourself for a chilling journey through an album that tells the harrowing story of demonic possession and mind control. TALES OF WOE tells about an evil spirit that tortures a man through demonic possession and mind control. With horrific visions of its previous victims, the evil spirit tries to turn the man into a murderer. The man escapes its hold by taking his own life, as a desperate attempt to end the circle of terror...
In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.
Tales
of Woe is out now on Black Lion Records. Order and stream the album
at https://orcd.co/tales-of-woe
Tracklist:
1. Forsaken
2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
3. Chosen
4. Trenched in Blood
5. Fire Screams and Death
6. It Dies with Me
The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir 'Smerdulak' Chebakov.
CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife.
Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.
Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.
CODEX MORTIS is:
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld
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https://www.facebook.com/CodexMortis
Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes their powerful new
single, "BLOOD DIRT," today via Wormholedeath. The
track serves as a scathing indictment of the Iraq War, raising questions about
its true purpose and the devastating consequences.
Blood Dirt was recorded at Trax East and Bullet Proof Studios in NJ by Producer Eric Rachel. George Pond guided additional post-production work at The Bomb Shelter Studio.
The band stated:
"This song touches on the wars in the Middle East. More poignantly about Operation Iraqi Freedom and hidden agendas in the underlying reasons for committing the USA to that particular war in the region. A country in peril with the US invading with military might not seen since WWII. Death and destruction lay in the dust trails as the US and coalition forces pushed further into Iraq. “Blood turns the sand to soil”. Was it for Liberating a people from a tyrannical regime? Was it for a taste of revenge from political leaders? Or was it for oil? Listen to the song and make your own determination."
Stream "Blood Dirt" on your preferred platform here: https://orcd.co/blooddirt
'Blood Dirst' is a track taken from the band's upcoming album "PROVING GROUNDS, VOL.1.", due for release via Wormholedeath.
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Slovakian Blackened Death Metal horde, CEREMONY OF SILENCE, in partnership with No Clean Singing, has premiered the visualizer video for "PRIMAEVAL SACRIFICE," the second single from forthcoming album, HÁLIOS! Check it out below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/06/19/an-ncs-video-premiere-ceremony-of-silence-primaeval-sacrifice/
"Primaeval Sacrifice" will be available everywhere on June 21!
Willowtip Records will release Hálios July 19 on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats. Pre-orders available at the following locations.
https://bit.ly/halios-willowtip
https://bit.ly/halios-bandcamp
Building upon the foundation laid by their debut album, this new release delves even deeper into the band's unique blend of brutality and atmosphere. The album radiates with suffocating intensity, introducing a richer, more atmospheric dimension to the band's sound, while retaining some of the band's signature aspects of haunting melodies, or breathtaking gradations.
Unborn, all-pervading and radiant. The immutable light of the Universe, our fundamental inherent nature, and a bridge to the mythical time. Hálios represents a breakthrough of the sacred into the temporal world, and sets forth on an eerie journey reenacting old stories inspired by the essence of the ancient Indo-European mythology, entwined in obscure visions and dreams.
Track
Listing:
1. Primaeval Sacrifice
2. Serpent Slayer
3. Moon Vessel
4. Eternal Return
5. Light Runs Through Light
6. Perennial Incantation
7. King in the Mountain
Credits:
Lyrics & Artwork by Matúš S. Ďurčík.
Engineered & Mixed by Miroslav Spevák.
Produced by Miroslav Spevák & Viliam Pilarčík.
Mastered by Colin Marston.
Line-up:
N. - Vocals
Viliam Pilarčík - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Matúš S. Ďurčík - Drums
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It is a release that has been much anticipated by Black Metal fans, who recognize in KOLDBRANN a band that has always sought to create a sound that is uniquely their own - fresh, raw, and completely indifferent to whatever trend happens to be prevalent in the genre at the time.
But, significantly, KOLDBRANN have remained deeply rooted in the traditions of True Norwegian Black Metal, and this respect for their roots can be clearly heard on the track 'I Unaturens Vold', which has been released as a single. Even the cold and uninviting cover image, shot at Haukelifjell, Norway, by the talented photographer Vildensky, serves to set the foreboding tone and atmosphere for the song.
Short and concise, with a fierce thread running through it 'I Unaturens Vold' stands out from many of today's trends in Black Metal, and can be downloaded or streamed from a number of services at:
The video for 'I Unaturens Vold' by Necrolust Productions (WHOREDOM RIFE, 1349, FURZE etc.), was filmed at this year's Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, where KOLDBRANN played in front of a capacity crowd at the John Dee venue.
It can be seen at: https://youtu.be/wBRA7h4PT3I
KOLDBRANN themselves had this to say about 'I Unaturens Vold':
After the punishing previous single, 'Den 6. Massedød (Manna fra en annen himmel)', with the primitive necro & roll B-side, 'Inhumanitær Inngripen', comes the energetic and melodic 'I Unaturens Vold' - the first single taken from our upcoming new album! Fierce and concise, with clear references to classic Norwegian Black Metal, the song has already become an established highlight of KOLDBRANN's live set
'I Unaturens Vold' (translated to 'In Unnature's Grasp') has clear references to classic Norwegian Black Metal, displaying melodious riffs and associations to nature. "Unnature" is used here as a contrast, to point the finger at the fakeness and insincerity in people. It is one of more new songs that deal with standing tall on the outside, turning one's back on society and the world.
Replete with Mannevond’s trademark blacker than black raw vocals, and Kvass’ clever Norwegian lyrics, the album itself is confirmation that KOLDBRANN is back with a vengeance - as fearsome, as defiant and as uncompromising as ever.
Even the title “Ingen Skånsel”, which means "No Mercy", lets everyone know that they are in for 12 tracks of pure aggression from a band that has never shown any mercy or taken any prisoners.
With
layout by Salowe Vision, track listing for “Ingen Skånsel” is as follows:
Ingen Skånsel
Et Uomtvistelig Falsum
I Unaturens Vold
Prosesjon Under Blyhimmel
Det Kryper Kaldt
Maskiner av Nihil
Forstanden Seiler Sin Egen Sjø
Fortærer av Minne og Form
Rykk Skaperverket Opp med Roten
Vorde Eders Farkost en Katafalk
Serenade til Dødens Elende
“Ingen Skånsel” will be available in CD, Digital, Cassette and Smoke Marble Vinyl formats and can to pre-ordered now at:
https://orcd.co/ingen-skaansel
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
https://koldbrann.bandcamp.com/album/ingen-sk-nsel
KOLDBRANN's live appearances have earned the band a well-deserved notoriety and 2024/2025 will see the lineup of Mannevond on Vocals, Kvass and Voidar on Guitars, Leonid Melnikov on Drums, and John Grave on live Bass appearing in the Czech Republic, Poland, UK, Austria and Switzerland, as well as first-time performances in Canada and Romania, with more to come!
A video of KOLDBRANN live at Wacken in 2023 can be seen at https://youtu.be/2pVczr09ULU?si=bfzczi7igRcwd4wI
More information about KOLDBRANN can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/koldbrannofficial
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Danish / Turkish Death Metallers HYPERDONTIA have launched the full-album stream for HARVEST OF MALEVOLENCE ahead of the album's official release date.
The
band tapped Decibel Magazine for the exclusive world premiere of Harvest
of Malevolence. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/06/19/full-album-stream-hyperdontia-harvest-of-malevolence/
Harvest of Malevolence is set for release on June 21 via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats. Pre-orders are now live at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.mesacounojo.com
www.ddmsuo.eu
Desiccated Records will offer an alternative cassette version of Harvest of Malevolence. Pre-order at https://desiccatedrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream previous HYPERDONTIA releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Firing on all cylinders from the get-go, their relentless brand of pulverizing guitars and punishing drums with intricate bass lines cut only by monstrous vocals spew forth. Monolithically mixed to grant us the most viscerally lacerating blows of Death Metal might, those who salivate for true morbidity will revel in the ecstatic putridity that immediately grips you. From the gut-wrenching rhythmic torment to the phenomenal soloing, aside from sheer brutality, Hyperdontia have technical abilities that far surpass most of their contemporaries while never feeling obnoxious with their utilization. Some utterly mad bass guitar moments or ripping solos show a band who clearly know their way around a fretboard while the consistently savage drumming doesn’t let the rhythmic battery relent. As we heard on their prior works; Hyperdontia are a confident and unforgiving entity and that continues here.
Although they are inarguably merciless and intense, there is such dynamic strength on this new record from the maelstroms of grooves to the more otherworldly sections, all tied together to plunge headlong into abhorrent chaos. Barbaric and yet precise, each blow lands with ferocity and yet a cleverness to every moment is present too. If you value Death Metal being of the highest quality but without sacrificing the true macabre spirit of old, Hyperdontia is the perfect middle ground and their new album showcases that formidably. Promising a harvest of malevolence and ultimately delivering much more, Hyperdontia decimate all in their pathway with some of their most violently intense and cyclonic Death Metal to date.
HYPERDONTIA is:
Malik - Bass
Tuna - Drums
Mustafa - Guitars (lead)
Mathias - Guitars, Vocals
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Decibel
Magazine is offering fans the exclusive worldwide premiere for Expelled
into Suffering. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/06/20/ep-premiere-assimilator-expelled-into-suffering/
ASSIMILATOR is celebrating the release of Expelled into Suffering by sharing the official music video for the album's title track. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIZXT0RLl8
ASSIMILATOR recently signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions for the release of Expelled into Suffering. The EP is available on digital and physical formats.
Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ASSIMILATOR comes storming out of Indiana with a powerful sound and a taste for touring the underground metal scene. The band is rapidly building a name for themselves as road warriors grinding across the country in the name of the next sick show.
ASSIMILATOR is comprised of veterans from the Midwest death metal scene and, are from a different sonic ancestry from many of their contemporaries. Calling back to a time when speed and brutality went hand in hand, offering blackened riffs to the metal gods.
ASSIMILATOR has completed three tours across 14 states, played Full Terror Assault, and opened for the likes of Deicide, Obituary, and Suicide Silence to name a few. This is a band who are striving to deliver the complete package with the drive to achieve what they desire.
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
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Colossus is the first single from the band’s third album TAL, set to be released on September 13th via Lifeforce Records.
With a world in ruins, there comes a new sun. This is the evolution which "TAL" is all about. Intense and relentless,
"TAL" is an immersive experience through sonic landscapes and contrasting atmospheres.
On its third full length, GLARE OF THE SUN combine orchestral layers with heavy guitars and vocals, creating an emotional listening experience with lots of dynamics and details to discover.
Guest vocals are provided by J.J. (Harakiri For The Sky, Karg) and Maffi (Collapse7, ex-Pungent Stench).
Founded in 2013, the band with members from Austria and Germany moves in the shallows and soundscapes between prog, post, shoegaze and doom metal. More important than the question of the styles used is the question of the effect - both in the obvious and the subtle. Like on their previous two albums, "Soil" (2017) and "Theia" (2019), the compositions of "TAL" demand attention from their listeners, running deep and revealing their secrets over time.
Tracklist
01. Colossus
02. Rain
03. Äon
04. Relikt (guest vocals by Mario Klausner, ex-Pungent Stench)
05. Stonefall
06. Leaving Towards Spring (guest vocals by J.J., Harakiri For The Sky)
07. Amnesty
08. Storm of Light (CD/ Digital only)
09. Horizon (CD/ Digital only)
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"Formed around the foundations that built the most powerful genres of extreme metal, Empty Throne is a whirlwind of Black Metal, Thrash and Death Metal fused into a unique and refreshing formula."
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The
first Single "MAUSOLEUM"from the forthcoming second
full-length studio album, "THE NETHER EARTH", by
Israeli Doom Metal project DEFILED EMBRACE .
Release Date: June 21, 2024
Label: Another Side Records
The song describes the grieving process of a man who lost his significant other, going from the suffering of watching her dying to missing her love and warm touch, and all the way into the urge to commemorate her.
Like the changing in the man's phases of grief, the song moves between sounds of clean, soothing guitars and heavy distortion, and Symphonic elements that give the song a dramatic feel.
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
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Label: Independent Release
Release date: june 28th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Machine Head | Lamb Of God | Face Down | Byzantine
Hailing from Quitman, Georgia American metal band Dire have been slowly but surely building a reputation as purveyors of the very finest in modern heavy metal. Since laying down rock solid foundations with their self-titled debut EP in 2013, the band have gone on to release two full length albums (Volume 1 in 2016 and Volume 2 in 2021) and two further EPs – including 2023s outstanding Crush The Head. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Dire story to begin, with a stunning new single that the band describe as “…one of the most aggressive Dire tracks to date.” Brace yourself for a head on confrontation with the ‘Enemy’!
“You want a war? Today I’ve got the time!”
With its snapping rhythms, crisp, crunching riffs and snarling vocals, simmering with rage, ‘Enemy’ is a song that takes no prisoners. Lyrically it mounts a scathing attack on those who abuse the tolerance and good nature of others, those who spend their days searching for every opportunity to be hurt or offended, determined to keep the spotlight permanently on themselves as they dominate the narrative of society. Dire have finally lost patience and ‘Enemy’ is the result! Yet for all its intense and unbridled anger, ‘Enemy’ is also a finely crafted song, with a richly textured sound. The tempos shift from measured menace to fury unleashed while gleaming, inescapable hooks lodge firmly in the brain with just a single listen. Spiralling guitar motifs and an excellent solo adorn and augment a song which, while as solid and compact as an iron fist, also displays abundant variation, with even the defiant vocals possessing an impressive expressive range. If ‘Enemy’ is a signpost towards the future of Dire, then true metal greatness awaits us.
“Watch me…become an enemy!”
Accompanied by a hard-hitting lyric video, ‘Enemy’ will explode on June 28th bringing its metallic fury to the masses. If the searing sounds of Dire have passed you by then this is the perfect opportunity to discover a rising force in metal. As for existing fans of the band…well they already know how good this is going to be. Get ready to face your ‘Enemy’!
Line-up:
Joran Messer - Guitar/Vocals
Caleb Barnes – Drums
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TYRAELS ASCENSION – “HELL WALKER”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Metal
For fans of: In Flames | Soilwork | Trivium | Shadows Fall
He walks the plains of dust and pain, with measured and deliberate tread. Never hurrying, his steps eat up the endless miles of eternity; beneath the boughs of weeping trees, beside the grey waters of the river of forgetting, through the ever-burning, sulphurous flames. Timorous, diminutive devils dance and flitter about his feet while larger prey watch from dark ravines and from behind curtain falls of lava – ashamed and afraid. He passes through the halls of silence, the blackened palaces of the fallen and the damned. He is the Hell Walker and sword in hand, with unflinching purpose and unwavering belief, he draws ever nearer to the tarnished throne of blustering arrogance and whispered regret…
Hell Walker is the debut album from Tyraels Ascension, the incredible new band summoned into being by guitarists Sean Searls of Bury Your Burdens and Kevin McNeil of Deathbreaker. From the very first song, ‘The Prophecy’, Hell Walker seizes you in its iron grip and there’s no escape. The robust, relentless vocals drive the song forward, riding on the powerful, driving rhythms while the twin guitars weave intricate webs of gold around the steel juggernaut. Like the spinning knives of an elegant assassin the melodious guitars dart and dance with breathtaking precision, lifting the sound of Tyraels Ascension to another level. Just listen to the solos in second track ‘Descent’ – this is the stuff of metal dreams! Heading deeper into the album the sheer strength of the song writing becomes ever more apparent, with the uplifting and superbly structured ‘The Art Of War’, the dynamic, imaginative ‘When The Hero Dies’ – a track fizzing with effervescent energy – and first single ‘Holy Fire’ with its furious pace and intensity and effortlessly smooth shifting between tempos, forming a stunning heart to this enthralling collection. The quality of musicianship, the dramatic atmosphere, the towering stature of the songs is maintained right to the final note of Hell Walker, making it one of the most accomplished and impressive debut albums of recent years.
Arrayed in stunning artwork that captures the amazing atmosphere and majestic power of the music within, Hell Walker will be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world by Rottweiler Records on August 2nd. Also landing on August 2nd, from Kisimul Studio in association with Rottweiler Records, will be Tyraels Ascension: Hell Walker the video game! Complete with the music of Tyraels Ascension fans can venture even deeper into the world of the Hell Walker.
See the trailer and info for the game here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046290/Tyraels_Ascension_Hell_Walker__The_Video_Game/
Follow the Hell Walker into the fire and discover a world of magnificent metal and immersive fantasy.
Line-up:
Kevin McNeil - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Sean Searls - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Alex theesen – Vocals
Drums on Hell Walker performed by Morgan Hoehne (Your Hands Write History)
Guest Vocals on ‘The Art Of War’ by Dustin Cichosz (Surpasses)
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TyraelsAscension
ORDINUL NEGRU present their new single / video, "ZAHIR": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
The new single is an extract from the band's upcoming ninth studio album titled "DODEKATEMORIA" and scheduled for an Autumn release in collaboration with Loud Rage Music. The new material has been in works for the past five years, and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021.
Here's what the band had to say about it: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths.
We choose to present "Zahir" firstly, a song that represent the gateway to our world, inspired by the writings of Aleister Crowley, magnificently interpreted by the Mihai Surdea, with whom we collaborate for the third time, and with the actor Ovidiu Mihăță, that interprets perfectly our bond with the elements and our aspirations.
The video is the first of a series that illustrates the cosmogony of our new album."
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
Finnish black metal band CURSE UPON A PRAYER is set to release their fourth studio album THE WORSHIP: ORTHOPRAX SATANISM later in July 26th 2024. CD version is released by The Cursed Order, Vinyl version comes via Folter Records and MC via Korpituli Productions.
Album pre-order is also now open via Bigcartel: https://thecursedorder.bigcartel.com
The band comments:
"'A Heav'n Of Hell' offers a glimpse of the very core of CURSE UPON A PRAYER;
The unconquerable will & the beauty of the perfect Hell. True strength & might through true torment & suffering - In Spirit & in Flesh! Hail the True Darkness!"
Listen previous single 'Black Venus Erotica' on Youtube and Bandcamp.
Biography:
The Cursed Order, mostly known in the musical realm as 'CURSE UPON A PRAYER', was born in 2010 in Tornio, Northern Finland. Since then the band has gained a stable position in the Finnish Black Metal scene and has gained the reputation as one of the more notorious acts, which has been evident through their flagrant live appearances that have striked fear, hate and love into the hearts of those who have dared to witness.
With the religiously anticipated fourth full-length album - C.U.A.P. now presents the absolute crown jewel of this black crown of Infidelity. For it dives into the heart of the Holy Hell and boldly presents the very foundation and the secrets behind the themes that have inflicted chaos and controversy throughout the 14-year long history: the unconquerable will, immortal hate and love, and the courage never to submit or yield!
The Spirit is null & void without the Act & the Will - Flesh & Spirit must be one! Ya Shaitan!
Vocalist Megan Orvold-Scheider comments on the song, "I had so much fun writing for ‘The Lacryphagist’. When we decided it was finally time to sit down and begin writing for the next release, we came up with a really awesome concept and this is a really cool piece of the puzzle. Initially, I got inspired by the stories of Victorian tear vials and I loved the idea of this creature that feeds off of human tears and collects them in various states of emotion. We were able to put in some really grotesque imagery into both the lyrics and the video we shot. I think this single shows our natural next progression as a band and our writing; lyrically getting darker while staying true to our tongue-in-cheek horror vibes that we have so much fun with. We cannot wait to hear what you all think of ‘The Lacryphagist.’"
Watch the video for "The Lacryphagist" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYTRzqbyBCc
Pre-save the single at https://bfan.link/the-lacryphagist
CASKET ROBBERY is celebrating the release of "The Lacryphagist" with an exclusive giveaway for their legions of fans. To enter the "Take Their Eyes" giveaway, fans need to submit a photo of their eyeballs, which will be used in the next CASKET ROBBERY video. The winner will receive a Lacryphagist T-shirt, a signed flag, and the prop eyeballs used in "The Lacryphagist" music video, along with two tickets and meet & greet passes to an upcoming CASKET ROBBERY show.
Get rules and sign up for the "Take Their Eyes" contest at https://ffm.to/lacryphagist-contest
The video for "The Lacryphagist" comes on the eve of CASKET ROBBERY's Mechanical Necrosis Tour with GORGATRON and VORAATH.
CASKET ROBBERY's most recent album, Rituals of Death was released on November 11, 2022 on Blood Blast Distribution.
https://casketrobbery.com/store (CD and merch bundles)
https://casketrobbery.bandcamp.com/album/the-lacryphagist-single (digital)
Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, CASKET ROBBERY creates its own signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only CASKET ROBBERY is known for. Death metal with a wink.
CASKET
ROBBERY’s intense, high-energy shows have quickly surfaced a die-hard
following. They continue to show a relentless work ethic and dedication to
their fanbase. After the release of their debut album CASKET ROBBERY has toured
the United States continually, hitting large festivals like Full Terror Assault
and Milwaukee Summerfest. CASKET ROBBERY has shared the stage with Cannibal
Corpse, Jungle Rot, Psycroptic, Immolation, and more.
Your unrelenting nightmare has just begun.
Casket Robbery is:
Megan Orvold-Scheider - Vocals
Cory Scheider - Guitars
Troy Powell - Guitars
Bryan Bykowski - Bass
Austin Vicars - Drums
Sponsors:
Dean Markley Strings, Vader Cabinets, Pig Hog Cables, Dirtbag Clothing, Gravewitch Goods, Grindcore Coffee, Blackcraft Clothing, My Merch Guy, Intune
www.bloodblast.com
www.bleedingartcollective.com
https://casketrobbery.com/linktree
The band is currently working with the label on the release of a forthcoming LP that was recorded at Wolfman Studios in Little Rock and mastered by Justin Weis of Trackworx.
The partnership formed in the summer of 2023 in a record store of all places when the band met with label head Kelley Struble at Iron Horse Records in Van Buren, Arkansas before a show in Ft. Smith.
“After
the record was finished with mastering, we knew we wanted to work with a label,
but we knew that it needed to be the right one. After meeting Kelley and seeing
how passionate he is about the process and about our music, it just seemed like
a natural partnership. After a few conversations about details of the release,
we decided to sign with Blade Setter and we couldn’t be happier about the
future for both the band and label.” bassist/vocalist Brandon Ringo said.
"MAMMOTH CARAVAN came to my attention through Robert, the guitarist for the band. We met as collectors online and later met at a fest. The band formed through various key meetings and has since poured consistent effort into their time together. I felt the urge to step in because of their drive. Having worked with other bands in different circumstances, this is the only one to willingly take on the same amount of risk for what they want to do. They would never ask for a handout and that's a big reason why they fit here. Not to mention they do what they truly want to do and that can't be said for most bands.” - Blade Setter Records founder Kelley Struble said.
“This album was all about taking risks. In the previous lineup, everyone saw me as a drummer even though on the off-stage side, I had so much to writing the guitar parts to the first LP and EP, so this was a chance to take a risk and show a new side of MC that we aren’t just a beat down doom band and that we have the ability to grow and showcase new styles and flares. In this new journey, we are able to amp the energy up and also highlight the newest member of our band, Khetner Howton. Signing with BSR was a very easy decision. I have known Kelley for years and with his drive and passion for underground music and the presentation of it, I knew there was no one better to work with the vision of this album. LP#2 is a labor of love and we made sure to have some of the best people on board.” - Guitarist Robert Warner said.
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
MAMMOTH CARAVAN released their full-length debut ICE COLD OBLIVION in February 2023, followed by the single "I, Megafauna" in August. Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/MammothCaravan
You can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LdPGcYnyTg
Alkhemia will captivate fans of Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar, merging heavy blast beats with infuriated, melodic, and harrowing guitar riffs.
ABRAXAS echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. It addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
Video Production by Laetitia Goreczny
Lineup:
James Spar - Vocals
Le Prince (En Finir) - Guitars
A.S.A (Azziard Redsphere ex The negation...) - Bass
Marbas (Malcuidant Nirnaeth Lord Ketil...) - Guitars
Alex Josien - Drums
Production: Recording: Nebiros Studio
Mix & Master: Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm
Blending the brutal layers of modern death metal with the raw ferocity of old-school sounds, "Echoes of Annihilation" promises to be a landmark release. Ancient Entities' unique approach to the genre is designed to captivate seasoned metalheads and new fans. "We think fans first hearing the album will find a refreshing mix of death metal styles," the band states. "Modern, old school, and some sounds in between. Over the last two years of playing and testing out markets, we can say the massive sound of Ancient Entities will be well received by all fans of metal old and new on record as well."
Ancient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Tracklist
1.Cenote Sagrado
2. Empire In Ashes
3. Creatures From The Sand
4. Blood Upon Stone
5. Ritual Autopsy
6. Hidden
7. Pierced by Obsidian
8. Wall of War
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas
Don't miss out on what promises to be one of the standout metal releases of the year. Stay connected with Ancient Entities and immerse yourself in their sonic world through the following links:
www.youtube.com/@anciententities
www.facebook.com/AEbandofficial
MOTIVIK – “RENOUNCEMENT”
Label: Roxx Records
Release date: july 1st 2024
Genre: Thrash/Heavy Metal
For fans of: Annihilator | Tourniquet | Forbidden | Believer
Having spent their teenage years in the early ‘90s immersed in the hard thrashing sounds of Tourniquet, Believer, Sacrament, Mortification and many more, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Roebuck and vocalist Courtney Simmons were inspired to follow in the footsteps of the bands that had given them so much support and encouragement through their music – and from that dream, that aspiration, Motivik would be born. In 2020 the duo from Atlanta, Georgia unleashed their first album, Death Of The Gunman, establishing their own blend of powerful thrash and melodic heavy metal. Motivik were finally standing alongside their erstwhile heroes, creating music to support others in their journey through life. Now in 2024 they are ready to take the next step forward with their incredible second album, the breathtaking explosion of precision, adrenaline-infused riffing, adventurous song writing, technically dextrous playing, stunning melodies and huge choruses that is Renouncement!
From the dramatic, uplifting instrumental opening of ‘Palace Of Ashes’, that heralds the beginning of Renouncement’s incredible, emotional ride, to the final heart-wrenching words of the epic ‘Once Again’ that conclude it, Motivik’s latest release is a staggering summation of everything that is great about metal music. It’s redundant to talk about album highlights, because Renouncement consists of nothing but highlights. Motivik take the essence of classic thrash metal and mould it into fresh, exciting forms with their progressive, imaginative approach. ‘Dethroned’ takes jagged, angular riffing and fuses it with great hooks and the sort of fantastic, melodic chorus that emblazons itself across your memory with one listen. ‘Break The Walls’ lands blow after blow of aggressive thrash power before exploding into a searing solo and uplifting chorus. ‘This Man I Am’ is the distillation of absolute headbanging metal magnificence, while ‘Septicemia’ features some truly beautiful guitar work, some genre-defining thrash riffing and utterly uncompromising lyrics…and the list just goes on. The individual performances from all involved are of the highest magnitude; Courtney Simmons’ vocals are some of the most powerful and emotive you’ll hear anywhere in metal today, displaying fantastic range and masterful delivery, while Ryan Roebuck fires out riff after killer riff with flawless, machinegun firepower and scatters solos and melodies like gold dust over every track. Session drummer Alex Emidio is pure thunder behind the kit and a range of guest appearances all add their own touch of magic to this remarkable album – look out for contributions from vocalists Jason Weaver, Chris Ackerman (Betrayal), Jason Wisdom (Becoming The Archetype) and Andre Chiang (Shamash) along with sparkling guitar leads from Greg Minier (Applehead, The Crucified) and Derek Corzine (Burial Extraction, Crowned In Sorrow etc). Derek Corzine also mixed Renouncement, applying the skills that have brought such fine results to recent albums by Shamash and Symphony Of Heaven, while the final touch of sheer quality was applied by the mastering of Rob Colwell, who has previously worked with thrash legends like Coroner, Accuser and Flotsam And Jetsam.
Renouncement will be released through Roxx Records on July 1st, adorned in the powerful and evocative artwork of Seth Metoyer (Mangled Carpenter) and all fans of the very finest in melodic thrash and heavy metal should be waiting to embrace this sonic offering. With Renouncement, Motivik have really shown the metal world just what anthemic, affecting, outstanding music they are capable of creating. And Ryan Roebuck and Courtney Simmons can stand proudly alongside all those bands that once helped them to dream.
Line-up:
Courtney Simmons – Vocals
Ryan Roebuck – Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keyboards
Drums on Renouncement performed by Alex Emidio
https://www.facebook.com/RoxxRecords777
https://linktr.ee/motivikband
https://www.facebook.com/MotivikBand
Listen
up, all you media outlets—networks, magazines, websites, blogs, e-zines, social
platforms, radio stations, and beyond. Brutal Records is calling you out! We’ve
got massive news to drop, and we need you to blast it everywhere. Your support
isn’t just appreciated; it’s essential. Together, we will keep the global Metal
community fierce and united.
BRUTAL RECORDS is on the prowl for the sonic revolutionaries set to detonate the music scene and propel our label roster to unparalleled heights.
Only the raw, unapologetic, and unreleased material should hit our radar. Send us a bio that screams your essence and links to your current Social and Streaming battlegrounds. Hold tight, because not every artist will face the same battle spoils.
All Metal Music Genres, from the ferocious to the untamed, are welcome. What we hunger for is a sound so savage it grips the listener, leaving them hungry for more.
Prepare for a musical uprising as we eagerly await your submissions, ready to forge an alliance with the most relentless!
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ADELON – “RESURGENCE”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Decapitated | Gojira | Obscura | Beyond Creation
Shedding this decaying flesh, these tired and fracturing bones – once a protective shell, now a dull and dusty prison, I close my clouded eyes forever; I have no further use for their faded vision and imperfect perception. In the aeons to come I will not see, I will not hear, I will simply know. The blazing energy within incinerates the torpid husk without. All I have ever been, could ever be, the shadow and the light is made one and set free. This is my rebirth, this is my resurgence…
With their debut EP, Resurgence, Swiss technical death metal band Adelon have attained a new stage in their musical evolution. Their vision has expanded exponentially, opening up new creative possibilities. When the guitars erupt from the haunting keys that slowly draw back the veil surrounding opening track ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’, they attack with an otherworldly, alien power. And every musical movement that follows; every tightly wound, claustrophobic, high velocity riff that diffuses into light and space, every vocal exhortation, every guitar solo, every furious rhythmic attack possesses real impact. Each carefully crafted element of the four pieces that comprise Resurgence strikes home with fine effect. Every single note, word, beat and deft flourish matters. The technical ability of this young band from Lausanne is undoubtedly of a high standard, but it’s the way in which they have applied those abilities that makes Resurgence so successful. The drama and imagination of their song writing and passionate attention to musical detail makes each of Resurgence’s four songs an excellent example of progressive, technical, vivid and visionary death metal.
The clear, powerful sound on Resurgence, which brings out all the vibrant colours and dynamics within the music, was captured with the help of the hugely experienced Alex Sedin, owner of Ghostalgy Prods. The respected sound engineer, who has worked with the likes of Anachronism, Essence Of Datum, White Ward and many, many more, co-produced, mixed and mastered Resurgence and has since offered his thoughts on what Adelon have achieved with this EP:
“Adelon is a prime example of a young band that emerges unexpectedly and pushes the envelope for the entire genre. What these guys achieve on Resurgence is stunning. Musicianship, variety, surprise factor - it's all there."
Resurgence will be released on June 21st – so be there at the beginning of this story and watch as it unfolds…
Line-up:
Pierrick Tromme - Vocals
Titouan Tromme – Bass/Synth
Quentin Landolt – Guitar/Keys/Synth/Drum Programming
Robin Demarta – Drum Programming
Lead guitar on ‘Moniseme’ by Etienne Scherer
Saxophone on ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’ by Bastian Köhli
https://beacons.ai/adelon
https://www.facebook.com/AdelonBand/
“It is a song about dying,” says Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (guitar, vocals) about HIN HELGA KVÖL. “It is about the realization that you will die sooner than later and consciously witnessing the end of your own world. It is one’s own personal idea of Ragnarök - or Armageddon. What happens afterwards? Are we reborn or are we simply food for the worms…”
With a full catalog of truly exceptional timeless hits to perform, as well as some much-anticipated new music, the atmospheric Icelandic rock n’roll sound that is uniquely SÓLSTAFIR always delivers to those who bear witness to their epic sets that take you on a journey through the ice and snow, fire and lava and breathtaking soundscapes of their homeland.
Stream the new single here: https://Solstafir-Band.lnk.to/HinHelgaKvolNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qKV8s9-BA
In order to support the start of the re-issue campaign as well as to showcase
the new treatment given to some of the material, you can check out the digital
single and video clip for Black Tears (Remaster 2024), taken from the
upcoming Purgatory Afterglow re-issue.
Dan Swanö checked in with the following comment about Black Tears: “ What kind of album 'Purgatory Afterglow' should be took many turns and at one point it was gonna be an "all growls and back to the roots pure metal album". So it's quite strange that this track ended up on it in the end, and that it then even became the biggest "hit single" Edge Of Sanity ever had. There's zero Death Metal going on here, but I still love it and always had a blast playing it live with both Edge Of Sanity and Nightingale.”
Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
The following re-issues will kick off the “First Chapter” of the re-issue campaign on June 21st, 2024:
EDGE OF SANITY – “Purgatory Afterglow (Re-issue)”
EDGE OF SANITY – “Until Eternity Ends - EP (Re-issue)”
NIGHTINGALE – “Nightfall Overture (Re-issue)”
Pre-order the “First Chapter” here: https://edgeofsanity-nightingale.lnk.to/ReIssuesNe
Watch the latest music video here: https://youtu.be/EK4gRHpi1Ug
“At some point, our drummer at the time brought someone with him: That's Torsten, he plays guitar with us now,” says Daniel about the completion of the first line-up of the Cologne based band.The first gigs followed, including a tour lasting several days all the way to Bavaria.
After just one year, however, the group seemed to have come to an end. Singer Hans (Reactory) moved to Berlin. “As a result, the band was more or less inactive until 2010,” says Daniel, summarizing the unsatisfactory situation for Tankobot at the time. Jo also played bass for the Cologne-based genre colleagues Damage Source during that time. It then took until 2011 before a permanent line-up was found. The band performed sporadically, such as at the popular underground format “Rhein In Blood” in Cologne's Jugendpark in 2014.
The following year, the band's first release, simply called “Demo 2015”, met with a positive response.
Jan Jaedike wrote in Rockhard Magazine: “These guys from Cologne play well thought-out, but always wonderfully old-school and pleasantly bad-tempered thrash. The riffing is great, but what makes the whole thing really stand out is frontman Jo Fingergrinder's rough vocal style and the guitarist duo's awesome leads. The five-tracker doesn't constantly remind you of the usual scene suspects ...”
This was followed by more live appearances including gigs with Insanity Alert and Night Demon, among others.
Finally, the band parted ways with their drummer at the beginning of 2019. “It wasn't an easy decision, as we're all friends,” says guitarist Torsten, describing the situation. “Unfortunately, further development was not possible with him, but we sorted it out and parted on good terms,” adds Jo. The three remaining metalheads came across Julian via an online ad. As the drummer is twenty years younger than his colleagues, he also brought new influences into the group, such as his favorite band Meshuggah.
After the live activities could be intensified again, Corona struck.
Instead of letting themselves be put off, the band decided to go to Gernhart Studio (Destruction, Tankard) and finally put the new vigor on record professionally.
The result is called Nightshift.
Lyric video “Call To Arms”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T2IrRtLX7A
https://www.tankobot.de/
https://www.facebook.com/tankobot/
LïVEWïRE is:
Anthony Ierardo - Guitar
Christopher Puglia - Guitar
George Delinicolis - Drums
Nick Wilks - Vocals/Bass
Fast forward to 2024…
Coming back, rebranded, re-energised, and reloaded. LIVEWIRE are set to shock their fans and your ears with a heavy hitting single that sets the tone and standard to their next LP due in 2025.
“Turbo Shark” encapsulates the Livewire sound, with neck splitting riffs, adrenaline fueling double bass, scorching fast twin guitar harmonies, and a forceful, whaling falsetto vocalist, all together bringing the listener back to the exciting sweet roaring sound of 80s speed metal….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuPUTqQ2Bx4
https://www.facebook.com/livewiresydney
Available
only at the UNITEDFORCES III next August: The
exclusive special issue #4 of the Speed Metal Enforcer!!!
(12-page Mini Fanzine incl. double poster! *for free!*)
Content:
Band biographies of all participating bands, event and background information, underground propaganda!!!
Also an exclusive support tape-release for this special event is in production now, so better be there or be wimp!! Hail the true cult of the Underground!! Forever defiant and proud!!
InfernalDestruktor666@gmail.com
https://destruktionrecords.blogspot.com/
Exciting news! It has been announced that DARK FUNERAL (30th Anniversary Edition) will be released August 9th! The first new re-recorded single OPEN THE GATES has been released and album pre-orders are available now.
Lord Ahriman & DARK FUNERAL comment: “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too.
To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories.
It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“
Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness!
The album will be available in the following versions:
CD Jewelcase
Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl
Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)
Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)
Digital Album
Stream the re-recorded single here: https://DarkFuneral.lnk.to/DarkFuneral-30thAnniversaryEditionNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWN8bsdurA
Massachusetts' VOIDKEEPER'S Debut Album "OF ROTTEN FLESH AND WITHERED BONE" Takes Listeners on a Brutal Emotional Odyssey!
Hailing from Massachusetts, Voidkeeper offers its first full length album. Recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage ( Cambridge Massachusetts) by master engineer Alex Allinson, this sonic representation of decline rips through you with 8 brutal, gut wrenching tracks. Listeners are transported through a vast labyrinth of emotion. Reaching far into the desolate depths of ancient cult worship, disenchanted faith and remorseless failures. Torn by razor sharp claws, wounds are ripped open, exposing the feelings of burning alive, the feelings of a soul, left wandering an ancient world. Baren of hope, direction, and faith. Paying homage to HP Lovecraft, and even the legendary author, Stephen king, “Of Rotten Flesh and Withered Bone” enriches listeners with stories of Mythical Beasts, trials and tribulations of man kind, and derelict worlds. Melodic guitar riffs lead the listeners into their own minds. Letting every note pull their natural emotions forth. Moments of anger, moments of despair, all brought to the surface. Kept in place by bass grooves set to leave the body to fall into the rhythm. Punching blast beats, double kick runs and extensive cymbal work instill the feeling of shock across nearly every track. From brutal chug based riffs, to intricate bridges, Guitarist Alexander Gunn sets a tone unmatched by others. Rooted in Death metal, doom metal and black metal. In a mere moment listeners are taken from the rush of tremolo picking of black metal, to the grooves of Doom. This tale of withered bones is brought to the forefront by Garreth Byrne. Ear shattering screams, lyrics of brutal tales and drawn out wails drag any listener deep below the prospect of everyday life. Bassist Bowen Staines hems a deep fiery groove, laid carefully into each track. Giving each and every track, a doomy undertone. Lastly the nails holding this chaotic symphony together, are pounded in by drummer Mark Cerundolo. Incorporating clean blast beats, double bass runs, and fills aimed at furthering the ambience of each song. “Of Withered Bone and Rotten Flesh” brings light our own emotions, displays our hearts on our chests, then proceeds to tear down both. Leaving all listeners in a vast see of calculated, chaos.
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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“One of the more beautiful songs on the album,” says Sebastian Ramstedt (guitar / vocals) about A Winter Moon’s Gleam. “The music is mainly sprung from rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck’s riffs, but the arrangement and lyrics bring it down to the pitch-black depths of loss and sorrow. It opens up the door in time where we sense the shadows of those long lost.”
IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenaline rush. It is the
euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best
known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more
epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet
for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle
viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting
a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black
magic of psychedelic repetition. Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt
(guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan
Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…),
IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as
new Century Media signees.
The album will be available in the following versions:
Standard CD Jewelcase
Gatefold black LP
Ltd. Gatefold bloodred LP (red Vinyl), 300x via cmdistro.de and other retailers
Stream the new single here: https://inaphelion.lnk.to/ReaperdawnNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlhSrPgH1w
WOUND COLLECTOR – “BEGGING FOR CHICXULUB”
Format: Digital
EP-CD / Physical EP-CD
Label: Independent Release
For fans of : Nile, Imperial Triumphant, Sarpanitum, Immolation and so on
This new album (an EP with four songs) is their fourth work (previously two full-length albums and a single were released). This EP will be released today, Saturday June 15th 2024, as an Independent Release.
Tracklist:
01. River Of Scalded Corpses
02. Progress Through Dishonor
03. Dehumanized By The Auburn System
04. Chicxulub
Wound Collector 2024 is:
Peter Verdonck – saxophone, vocals, compositions and arrangements (also 6Exhance, Den Ambrassband)
Guy Van Campenhout – guitar (also Hangman’s Hymn, Splendidula)
Poncho Gavall – lead guitar (also Pestifer)
Stijn Deldaele – bass guitar (also Beat Love Oracle, Vesper)
Nico Veroeven – drums (also Serial Butcher, Carrion)
Wound Collector is the brainchild of Peter Verdonck, a renowned professional saxophonist and composer who has earned his stripes in performances across the globe with Thelema Trio, Manngold de Cobre, The Rhythm Junks, De Pandoering, Ambrassband and many more. Yet his heart truly beats for death metal.
On a quest to combine his passion for death metal with his favoured instrument he teamed up with Kurt Hermans (Off the Cross, ex-Herfst, ex-Angeli di Piëtra) on 5-string bass and Guy Van Campenhout (Notti Del terrore, Angeli di Piëtra) on 7-string guitar. Each of whom bring considerable experience in various metal bands. A bit later on a drummer was found in Ben Van Pethegem (Myotis). In 2018 the first full length album “Eternal Bloodcult” was released through the brand new Dutch label Profane records. However that same year Ben decided to leave the band to pursue his travelling ambitions.
Replacement was found in Nico Veroeven (Serial Butcher, Emeth, Carrion). After playing shows with a.o. Brujeria, Hideous Divinity, Cattle Decapitation, Serial Butcher, The Monolith Deathcult, the second full length album “Depravity” was released through the Belgian label Rotten To The Core Records and features guest vocals by Tommy Dahlströhm from the legendary Swedish death metal band Aeon in 2020. That year Kurt decided to leave the band to pursue other musical goals with his other band Off The Cross.
Due to the corona crisis that Spring it took a couple of months before replacement was found. However in July Stijn Deldaele (Blunt, Beat Love Orcale, Mucho Gusto) joined the ranks. In 2021 a second guitarist, Poncho Gaval who had his experience with local Mexican metal bands, joined Wound Collector to complete the musical layers of the band thus becoming a quintet. In this line-up a new EP was recorded during 2023 entitled ‘Begging For Chicxulub’.
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Ohio's
notorious, boundary-pushing, and bloodsucking death metal outfit SANGUISUGABOGG — Cody
Davidson, drums; Drew Arnold, guitars/bass; Devin Swank, vocals;
and Ced Davis, guitars/bass — have shared the video for the brand new and
gloriously irreverent single, PERMANENTLY F*CKED . The video
finds the band in performance mode... with some bloody imagery woven
throughout.
"The meaning of the song is a drastically blown out of proportion way of showing how much you love someone," the band states. "We got inspiration of the song from the 2018 horror film Pet where Dominic Monaghan's character volunteers himself as a vice for Ksenia Solo's character so she can torture and humiliate them and they're bound to their cage so she doesn't free the urge to murder someone instinctively and doesn’t get arrested or imprisoned for killing people."
This is the first taste of new music since last year's 2023's Homicidal Ecstasy. That album followed 2021's Tortured Whole. The band continues to slice up uncompromising, in-your-face, and not-for-the-weak death metal that siphons inspiration from early to mid- '90s and early '00s death metal and brutal death metal/grindcore presented in their own style with a unique twist that pleases every style of metal maniac.
Stream the new single here: https://Sanguisugabogg.lnk.to/PermanentlyFcked-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inkyj9BJC8c
With
the July 5th release of SIJJEEL'S second
album, AFFILIATION OF HORRID CONTAINMENT, fast approaching,
the band have unveiled a new lyric video for the album track 'Infallible',
exclusively at Slam Worldwide! A track of earthshaking heaviness and soul
shredding terror, you can experience this taste of Affiliation Of Horrid
Containment's dark pleasures here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkKRkB2jzZU
Affiliation Of Horrid Containment was mixed and mastered by the band’s own Floor Van Kuijk at his infamous GLDCHN Studios (A Pretext To Human Suffering, Carnifloor etc) for maximum, spirit burning impact and comes wrapped in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi Gorgingsuicide (Perveration, Desecrate The Faith etc). Be prepared for a new age of darkness in the death metal underground!
Pre-order at Comatose Music https://www.comatosemusic.com/
Find out more about Sijjeel https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-sijjeel-2.html
Visit Sijjeel on https://www.facebook.com/sijjeelband
Erzählung
152 Seiten, Buch im Hardcover
Verlag: DYI 04277 BOOKS, Kochstraße 94, 04277 Leipzig
Preis: 12 €
Wie im Titel angedeutet, handelt dieses Buch von düsterer
Musik - Black Metal, dem Mittelalter und menschlichen Abgründen: Die 16jährige
Hella zieht gezwungenermaßen mit ihren Eltern in ein todlangweiliges Kaff auf
dem Land. Als sie einen Song der schwedischen Black-Metal-Band BATHORY
übersetzen will, geht ihr Handy kaputt. Eine Reihe bizarrer Ereignisse folgen,
die Hella an den Rand des Erträglichen treiben, denn sie gerät in die Fänge
einer Wahnsinnigen...Alsleben versucht in „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ mit einer ganz eigenen, bildhaften Sprache voller Symbolik zurück zu den Wurzeln des Black Metal zu führen, in dem Mystik, Dunkelheit, das okkulte Mittelalter, die Inquisition und der Tod im Mittelpunkt standen und nicht kriegsverherrlichender Militarismus, rechte Uniformen oder Nazi-Runen wie bei vielen Bands des National Sozialistischen Black Metals (kurz NSBM). Deswegen ist das Buch auch eine Hommage an die einstigen Ikonen und Begründer des ursprünglichen Black Metal aus den 90er Jahren, nämlich Quorthon (Bathory), Dead und Euronymous (beide verstorbene Mitglieder der Band Mayhem), die alles andere als Nazis waren. So spielt gerade der mystische Duktus, die alte Mantik und impressionistischer Naturmythos in „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ eine tragende Rolle. So verfolgt der Autor eine naturbeschreibende Bildsprache, die geradezu altertümlich anmutet und stellt historische Bezüge her, indem er die Handlung teilweise in die Burg Schächtitz in der Slowakei des 16. Jahrhunderts verlegt, als dort die berüchtigte Blutgräfin Elisabeth Bathory lebte.
Über den Autor:
Abo Alsleben - Hedonistischer Lebenskünstler aus Leipzig-Connewitz. Er ist musikalisch aktiv in der Punkrock-Band S.U.F.F. – den zweifachen Guinness-Buch-Rekordlern. Von ihm erschienen u.a. die Bücher: „Tschüss Deutschland“, „Ahoi Connewitz“ und „Punkrock Hooliganz“ - die drei Romane sind eine Hommage an den Leipziger Stadtteil Connewitz und seine alternativen Bewohner. 2020 erschien sein Buch „Mayhem live in Leipzig – Wie ich den Black Metal nach Ostdeutschland brachte“ im Bookra-Verlag. Es folgte „Der letzte Punk“ über Otze und Schleimkeim.
Biografie :
1990 - 1995 Herausgeber und Autor des Underground - Fanzines CADAVER, CORPSE & BOWELS mit 4 Ausgaben
November 1990: Organisation einer Mini-Tour für die norwegische Black-Metal-Band MAYHEM mit Konzerten in Annaberg-Buchholz, Zeitz und dem damaligen Eiskeller zu Leipzig
von 1990 an aktiv in Bands wie Klassik in Qual, Cadaver Corpse, BBC und bis heute S.U.F.F. sowie dem Projekt Die Gediegenen (DGDGN)
1992 bis 1994 Organisation der HARD/GRIND/NOISE-CORE-FESTIVALS in Leipzig
1997 Veröffentlichung des Films SCHWEINSKOPF 1
1997 Guinnessbuchrekord mit der Band S.U.F.F.: Die meisten Konzerte in 24 Stunden (17 Konzerte an einem Tag in verschiedenen Lokalitäten in Leipzig)
1998 Guinnessbuchrekord der SUPER SONIC FREAK FOUNDATION in Paris: Die größte Band der Welt singt vor dem Eiffelturm ein Ständchen (73 Leipziger singen den „Chanson à Tour Eiffel“
1999 Veröffentlichung des Films S.U.F.F. – Eine Bande geht ihren Weg
2001 Veröffentlichung des Films DRECK, in dem Mitglieder der Bands THINK ABOUT MUTATION und S.U.F.F. mitspielen
ab 2004 Moderator der Sendung TRASH & Kult beim freien Sender Radio Blau
verschiedene Film-Projekte mit dem Internationalen Rotzlöffeltum: „Indianerüberfall auf die Parkeisenbahn“, „Bildersturz im Bildermuseum“ und „Zwei Scheichs in Leipzig“ etc. (alles zu sehen auf youtube)
Initiator und Moderator der Connewitzer Literaturgalas und Weihnachtsgalas im UT Connewitz u.a. mit Jan Off, Dirk Bernemann etc.
2008 – 2012: Veröffentlichung der Roman-Trilogie „Tschüss Deutschland“, „Ahoi Connewitz“ und „Punkrock Hooliganz“ sowie dem Buch „Des Teufels bizarre Kunst“ bei der Edition Paper One
2017 Veröffentlichung der Schallplatte mit S.U.F.F. namens „Kontrollbereich 04277“ bei SM Musik
März 2020: Veröffentlichung Buch „Mayhem live in Leipzig – Wie ich den Black Metal nach Ostdeutschland brachte“ im Bookra-Verlag
2021 erschien die S.U.F.F.-LP „Connewitz“ bei SM Musik
2022 erschien sein Roman „Der letzte Punk“ bei DYI 04277 Books über Otze und SK
2024 erschien sein neues Buch „Hella im Black-Metal-Land“ bei 04277 Books
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PESTKRAFT – „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 30.05.2024
Folter Records präsentieren stolz „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“, den zweiten Longplayer von PESTKRAFT, die sich anschicken, vom spanischen Valencia aus den tödlichen Pesthauch ihres so unerbittlichen und gewalttätigen wie zugleich erhabenen und mystisch aufgeladenen Black Metals über Europa und die Welt zu verbreiten. Im Mittelpunkt von PESTKRAFTs traditionellen, aber auch kompositorisch Unerwartetes bergenden Klängen, steht der ausdrucksstarke, infernalische Gesang von Bandgründerin und Vokalistin Blodig, die Intention und Tun von PESTKRAFT folgendermaßen umreißt:
„Our music is for the darkest audience, those who are attracted to the other side, death, ancestors and roots. We talk about the importance of the cult of the dead, about the customs corrupted by the modern world. We like to think of death as a friendly figure, which picks us up in our last breath, and of the entities that await us on the other side. The rituals, drums and offerings of the afterlife. Of plagues, diseases and how dreary the world is and the dull emptiness of humans.“
PESTKRAFT wurden im Jahr 2014 gegründet. Nach einer ersten Ankündigung des kommenden Schwarzen Todes mit der 5-Track-EP „Pest“ im September 2016, folgte 2018 das Debüt „Litanies Of The Plague“. Nun erscheint mit „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“ ihr verdammt intensives neues Werk – acht vernichtende Songs mit unüberhörbarem Rekurs auf die norwegische Tradition der frühen 90er.
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Zum 30. Jubiläum erstmals auf Vinyl: Das legendäre SAVATAGE-Konzert in Voller Showlänge! Als Doppel-LP ab 9. August überall!
Seit drei Jahren zollt earMUSIC den Heavy-Metal-Legenden mit einer sorgfältig kuratierten Vinyl-Reissue-Reihe aller Studioalben Tribut: Von “Sirens” (1983) bis “Poets And Madmen” (2001) kehrten alle Alben nach und nach auf feinstem Vinyl in die Läden zurück, nachdem sie lange Zeit von Fans und Sammlern gesucht wurden.
In Gedenken an Criss Oliva und zu Ehren seines Vermächtnisses und seines unverwechselbaren künstlerischen Schaffens feierten SAVATAGE und earMUSIC am 27. Oktober 2023 die Veröffentlichung von “Ghost In The Ruins” erstmals auf Vinyl.
Jetzt, mit der erstmaligen Vinylausgabe von “Japan Live '94” am 9. August 2024, endet die aufregende LP-Reissue-Reise.
Live-Musik ist vergänglich. Man kann sie nicht anfassen, halten, riechen oder schmecken, und was man in der einen Sekunde sieht und hört, ist in der nächsten schon wieder weg. Live-Alben hingegen sind für die Ewigkeit. Für diejenigen, die dabei waren, bieten sie die Möglichkeit, einen akustischen Moment in der Zeit erneut zu erleben, und für den Rest von uns ist es das ultimative Souvenir, ein zeitgestempelter Meilenstein, der einen Künstler/eine Band so einfängt, wie er/sie war(en). Im Fall von SAVATAGE dokumentiert “Japan Live '94” eine äußerst wichtige und bedeutsame Tournee für eine Band, die nach einer erschütternden Tragödie und massiven personellen Veränderungen auf unbestreitbar wackligem Boden stand, aber dennoch aufrecht blieb. Es war die erste Station auf einer Reise, die schließlich bis nach Sarajewo und Sibirien führte – eine Reise, die auch 30 Jahre später noch kein Ende gefunden hat.
Zum 30. Jubiläum erscheint die 1994er SAVATAGE-Show aus Japan erstmals in voller Showlänge als Audio-Release mit allen 16 Songs.
Das Album erscheint auf schwarzem 180g Vinyl im hochwertigen Gatefold samt brandneuen Liner-Notes von Clay Marshall und seltenen Memorabilien. Weitere Informationen und Vorbestellung unter: https://www.ear-music.net/savatage-vinylreissues/
Tracklisting:Side A
1. Taunting Cobras
2. Edge Of Thorns
3. Chance
4. Conversation Piece
Side B
1. Nothin' Going On
2. He Carves His Stone
3. Jesus Saves
4. Watching You Fall
5. Castles Burning
Side C
1. All That I Bleed
2. Stare Into The Sun
3. Damien
4. Handful Of Rain
Side D
1. Sirens
2. Gutter Ballet
3. Hall Of The Mountain King
Line-Up:
Zak Stevens – Lead Vocals
Alex Skolnick – Lead Guitar
Johnny Lee Middleton – Bass Guitar
Jon Oliva – Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Plate – Drums
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The new album from Dutch black/death metal band CODEX MORTIS is now available for order and on streaming platforms.
Brace yourself for a chilling journey through an album that tells the harrowing story of demonic possession and mind control. TALES OF WOE tells about an evil spirit that tortures a man through demonic possession and mind control. With horrific visions of its previous victims, the evil spirit tries to turn the man into a murderer. The man escapes its hold by taking his own life, as a desperate attempt to end the circle of terror...
In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.
Tales
of Woe is out now on Black Lion Records. Order and stream the album
at https://orcd.co/tales-of-woeTracklist:
1. Forsaken
2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
3. Chosen
4. Trenched in Blood
5. Fire Screams and Death
6. It Dies with Me
The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir 'Smerdulak' Chebakov.
CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife.
Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.
Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.
CODEX MORTIS is:
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld
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Extreme
metal force MASS PUNISHMENT unleashes their powerful new
single, "BLOOD DIRT," today via Wormholedeath. The
track serves as a scathing indictment of the Iraq War, raising questions about
its true purpose and the devastating consequences.Blood Dirt was recorded at Trax East and Bullet Proof Studios in NJ by Producer Eric Rachel. George Pond guided additional post-production work at The Bomb Shelter Studio.
The band stated:
"This song touches on the wars in the Middle East. More poignantly about Operation Iraqi Freedom and hidden agendas in the underlying reasons for committing the USA to that particular war in the region. A country in peril with the US invading with military might not seen since WWII. Death and destruction lay in the dust trails as the US and coalition forces pushed further into Iraq. “Blood turns the sand to soil”. Was it for Liberating a people from a tyrannical regime? Was it for a taste of revenge from political leaders? Or was it for oil? Listen to the song and make your own determination."
Stream "Blood Dirt" on your preferred platform here: https://orcd.co/blooddirt
'Blood Dirst' is a track taken from the band's upcoming album "PROVING GROUNDS, VOL.1.", due for release via Wormholedeath.
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Slovakian Blackened Death Metal horde, CEREMONY OF SILENCE, in partnership with No Clean Singing, has premiered the visualizer video for "PRIMAEVAL SACRIFICE," the second single from forthcoming album, HÁLIOS! Check it out below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/06/19/an-ncs-video-premiere-ceremony-of-silence-primaeval-sacrifice/
"Primaeval Sacrifice" will be available everywhere on June 21!
Willowtip Records will release Hálios July 19 on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats. Pre-orders available at the following locations.
https://bit.ly/halios-willowtip
https://bit.ly/halios-bandcamp
Building upon the foundation laid by their debut album, this new release delves even deeper into the band's unique blend of brutality and atmosphere. The album radiates with suffocating intensity, introducing a richer, more atmospheric dimension to the band's sound, while retaining some of the band's signature aspects of haunting melodies, or breathtaking gradations.
Unborn, all-pervading and radiant. The immutable light of the Universe, our fundamental inherent nature, and a bridge to the mythical time. Hálios represents a breakthrough of the sacred into the temporal world, and sets forth on an eerie journey reenacting old stories inspired by the essence of the ancient Indo-European mythology, entwined in obscure visions and dreams.
Track
Listing:1. Primaeval Sacrifice
2. Serpent Slayer
3. Moon Vessel
4. Eternal Return
5. Light Runs Through Light
6. Perennial Incantation
7. King in the Mountain
Credits:
Lyrics & Artwork by Matúš S. Ďurčík.
Engineered & Mixed by Miroslav Spevák.
Produced by Miroslav Spevák & Viliam Pilarčík.
Mastered by Colin Marston.
Line-up:
N. - Vocals
Viliam Pilarčík - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Matúš S. Ďurčík - Drums
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It is a release that has been much anticipated by Black Metal fans, who recognize in KOLDBRANN a band that has always sought to create a sound that is uniquely their own - fresh, raw, and completely indifferent to whatever trend happens to be prevalent in the genre at the time.
But, significantly, KOLDBRANN have remained deeply rooted in the traditions of True Norwegian Black Metal, and this respect for their roots can be clearly heard on the track 'I Unaturens Vold', which has been released as a single. Even the cold and uninviting cover image, shot at Haukelifjell, Norway, by the talented photographer Vildensky, serves to set the foreboding tone and atmosphere for the song.
Short and concise, with a fierce thread running through it 'I Unaturens Vold' stands out from many of today's trends in Black Metal, and can be downloaded or streamed from a number of services at:
The video for 'I Unaturens Vold' by Necrolust Productions (WHOREDOM RIFE, 1349, FURZE etc.), was filmed at this year's Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, where KOLDBRANN played in front of a capacity crowd at the John Dee venue.
It can be seen at: https://youtu.be/wBRA7h4PT3I
KOLDBRANN themselves had this to say about 'I Unaturens Vold':
After the punishing previous single, 'Den 6. Massedød (Manna fra en annen himmel)', with the primitive necro & roll B-side, 'Inhumanitær Inngripen', comes the energetic and melodic 'I Unaturens Vold' - the first single taken from our upcoming new album! Fierce and concise, with clear references to classic Norwegian Black Metal, the song has already become an established highlight of KOLDBRANN's live set
'I Unaturens Vold' (translated to 'In Unnature's Grasp') has clear references to classic Norwegian Black Metal, displaying melodious riffs and associations to nature. "Unnature" is used here as a contrast, to point the finger at the fakeness and insincerity in people. It is one of more new songs that deal with standing tall on the outside, turning one's back on society and the world.
Replete with Mannevond’s trademark blacker than black raw vocals, and Kvass’ clever Norwegian lyrics, the album itself is confirmation that KOLDBRANN is back with a vengeance - as fearsome, as defiant and as uncompromising as ever.
Even the title “Ingen Skånsel”, which means "No Mercy", lets everyone know that they are in for 12 tracks of pure aggression from a band that has never shown any mercy or taken any prisoners.
With
layout by Salowe Vision, track listing for “Ingen Skånsel” is as follows:Ingen Skånsel
Et Uomtvistelig Falsum
I Unaturens Vold
Prosesjon Under Blyhimmel
Det Kryper Kaldt
Maskiner av Nihil
Forstanden Seiler Sin Egen Sjø
Fortærer av Minne og Form
Rykk Skaperverket Opp med Roten
Vorde Eders Farkost en Katafalk
Serenade til Dødens Elende
“Ingen Skånsel” will be available in CD, Digital, Cassette and Smoke Marble Vinyl formats and can to pre-ordered now at:
https://orcd.co/ingen-skaansel
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
https://koldbrann.bandcamp.com/album/ingen-sk-nsel
KOLDBRANN's live appearances have earned the band a well-deserved notoriety and 2024/2025 will see the lineup of Mannevond on Vocals, Kvass and Voidar on Guitars, Leonid Melnikov on Drums, and John Grave on live Bass appearing in the Czech Republic, Poland, UK, Austria and Switzerland, as well as first-time performances in Canada and Romania, with more to come!
A video of KOLDBRANN live at Wacken in 2023 can be seen at https://youtu.be/2pVczr09ULU?si=bfzczi7igRcwd4wI
More information about KOLDBRANN can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/koldbrannofficial
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Danish / Turkish Death Metallers HYPERDONTIA have launched the full-album stream for HARVEST OF MALEVOLENCE ahead of the album's official release date.
The
band tapped Decibel Magazine for the exclusive world premiere of Harvest
of Malevolence. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/06/19/full-album-stream-hyperdontia-harvest-of-malevolence/Harvest of Malevolence is set for release on June 21 via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats. Pre-orders are now live at:
www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop
www.mesacounojo.com
www.ddmsuo.eu
Desiccated Records will offer an alternative cassette version of Harvest of Malevolence. Pre-order at https://desiccatedrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream previous HYPERDONTIA releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Firing on all cylinders from the get-go, their relentless brand of pulverizing guitars and punishing drums with intricate bass lines cut only by monstrous vocals spew forth. Monolithically mixed to grant us the most viscerally lacerating blows of Death Metal might, those who salivate for true morbidity will revel in the ecstatic putridity that immediately grips you. From the gut-wrenching rhythmic torment to the phenomenal soloing, aside from sheer brutality, Hyperdontia have technical abilities that far surpass most of their contemporaries while never feeling obnoxious with their utilization. Some utterly mad bass guitar moments or ripping solos show a band who clearly know their way around a fretboard while the consistently savage drumming doesn’t let the rhythmic battery relent. As we heard on their prior works; Hyperdontia are a confident and unforgiving entity and that continues here.
Although they are inarguably merciless and intense, there is such dynamic strength on this new record from the maelstroms of grooves to the more otherworldly sections, all tied together to plunge headlong into abhorrent chaos. Barbaric and yet precise, each blow lands with ferocity and yet a cleverness to every moment is present too. If you value Death Metal being of the highest quality but without sacrificing the true macabre spirit of old, Hyperdontia is the perfect middle ground and their new album showcases that formidably. Promising a harvest of malevolence and ultimately delivering much more, Hyperdontia decimate all in their pathway with some of their most violently intense and cyclonic Death Metal to date.
HYPERDONTIA is:
Malik - Bass
Tuna - Drums
Mustafa - Guitars (lead)
Mathias - Guitars, Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/hyperdontia
Decibel
Magazine is offering fans the exclusive worldwide premiere for Expelled
into Suffering. Listen now at https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/06/20/ep-premiere-assimilator-expelled-into-suffering/ASSIMILATOR is celebrating the release of Expelled into Suffering by sharing the official music video for the album's title track. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIZXT0RLl8
ASSIMILATOR recently signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions for the release of Expelled into Suffering. The EP is available on digital and physical formats.
Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ASSIMILATOR comes storming out of Indiana with a powerful sound and a taste for touring the underground metal scene. The band is rapidly building a name for themselves as road warriors grinding across the country in the name of the next sick show.
ASSIMILATOR is comprised of veterans from the Midwest death metal scene and, are from a different sonic ancestry from many of their contemporaries. Calling back to a time when speed and brutality went hand in hand, offering blackened riffs to the metal gods.
ASSIMILATOR has completed three tours across 14 states, played Full Terror Assault, and opened for the likes of Deicide, Obituary, and Suicide Silence to name a few. This is a band who are striving to deliver the complete package with the drive to achieve what they desire.
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
Colossus is the first single from the band’s third album TAL, set to be released on September 13th via Lifeforce Records.
With a world in ruins, there comes a new sun. This is the evolution which "TAL" is all about. Intense and relentless,
"TAL" is an immersive experience through sonic landscapes and contrasting atmospheres.
On its third full length, GLARE OF THE SUN combine orchestral layers with heavy guitars and vocals, creating an emotional listening experience with lots of dynamics and details to discover.
Guest vocals are provided by J.J. (Harakiri For The Sky, Karg) and Maffi (Collapse7, ex-Pungent Stench).
Founded in 2013, the band with members from Austria and Germany moves in the shallows and soundscapes between prog, post, shoegaze and doom metal. More important than the question of the styles used is the question of the effect - both in the obvious and the subtle. Like on their previous two albums, "Soil" (2017) and "Theia" (2019), the compositions of "TAL" demand attention from their listeners, running deep and revealing their secrets over time.
Tracklist01. Colossus
02. Rain
03. Äon
04. Relikt (guest vocals by Mario Klausner, ex-Pungent Stench)
05. Stonefall
06. Leaving Towards Spring (guest vocals by J.J., Harakiri For The Sky)
07. Amnesty
08. Storm of Light (CD/ Digital only)
09. Horizon (CD/ Digital only)
https://www.facebook.com/glareofthesun
"Formed around the foundations that built the most powerful genres of extreme metal, Empty Throne is a whirlwind of Black Metal, Thrash and Death Metal fused into a unique and refreshing formula."
https://www.facebook.com/downfallrecords666
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Empty_Throne/3540487993
https://www.facebook.com/emptythroneband/
The
first Single "MAUSOLEUM"from the forthcoming second
full-length studio album, "THE NETHER EARTH", by
Israeli Doom Metal project DEFILED EMBRACE . Release Date: June 21, 2024
Label: Another Side Records
The song describes the grieving process of a man who lost his significant other, going from the suffering of watching her dying to missing her love and warm touch, and all the way into the urge to commemorate her.
Like the changing in the man's phases of grief, the song moves between sounds of clean, soothing guitars and heavy distortion, and Symphonic elements that give the song a dramatic feel.
Biography
Defiled Embrace is a one-man-project formed in Israel in 2021 by local musician Matan Kedar. The project started as a collection of different Doom Metal songs, written by Matan over the course of 11 years. Some songs were originally written for another projects, but eventually they all came together under the name Defiled Embrace.
During 2021, Matan decided to record the songs using session musicians he works with in other bands, and the debut album “Whispers Of The Forest” was recorded during 2021-2022.
On July 2022, Defiled Embrace singed a deal with Metal Scrap Records Inc. Three videos were shot to support forthcoming release: “In Her Sullen Reflection”, “Autumn” and “Whispers Of The Forest”. September 9 became as an official release date of “Whispers Of The Forest” album through Another Side Records, a division of Metal Scrap Records Inc.
To the end of 2023, the new album, "The Nether Earth", was recorded.
During 2024, three Singles ("Mausoleum", "Pieces" and "Defiled Embrace") will be shouted before second album release, which planned on September 6 same year.
https://www.facebook.com/DefiledEmbrace
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: june 28th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Machine Head | Lamb Of God | Face Down | Byzantine
Hailing from Quitman, Georgia American metal band Dire have been slowly but surely building a reputation as purveyors of the very finest in modern heavy metal. Since laying down rock solid foundations with their self-titled debut EP in 2013, the band have gone on to release two full length albums (Volume 1 in 2016 and Volume 2 in 2021) and two further EPs – including 2023s outstanding Crush The Head. Now it is time for the next chapter in the Dire story to begin, with a stunning new single that the band describe as “…one of the most aggressive Dire tracks to date.” Brace yourself for a head on confrontation with the ‘Enemy’!
“You want a war? Today I’ve got the time!”
With its snapping rhythms, crisp, crunching riffs and snarling vocals, simmering with rage, ‘Enemy’ is a song that takes no prisoners. Lyrically it mounts a scathing attack on those who abuse the tolerance and good nature of others, those who spend their days searching for every opportunity to be hurt or offended, determined to keep the spotlight permanently on themselves as they dominate the narrative of society. Dire have finally lost patience and ‘Enemy’ is the result! Yet for all its intense and unbridled anger, ‘Enemy’ is also a finely crafted song, with a richly textured sound. The tempos shift from measured menace to fury unleashed while gleaming, inescapable hooks lodge firmly in the brain with just a single listen. Spiralling guitar motifs and an excellent solo adorn and augment a song which, while as solid and compact as an iron fist, also displays abundant variation, with even the defiant vocals possessing an impressive expressive range. If ‘Enemy’ is a signpost towards the future of Dire, then true metal greatness awaits us.
“Watch me…become an enemy!”
Accompanied by a hard-hitting lyric video, ‘Enemy’ will explode on June 28th bringing its metallic fury to the masses. If the searing sounds of Dire have passed you by then this is the perfect opportunity to discover a rising force in metal. As for existing fans of the band…well they already know how good this is going to be. Get ready to face your ‘Enemy’!
Line-up:
Joran Messer - Guitar/Vocals
Caleb Barnes – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/DIREband/
TYRAELS ASCENSION – “HELL WALKER”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: july 26th 2024
Genre: Metal
For fans of: In Flames | Soilwork | Trivium | Shadows Fall
He walks the plains of dust and pain, with measured and deliberate tread. Never hurrying, his steps eat up the endless miles of eternity; beneath the boughs of weeping trees, beside the grey waters of the river of forgetting, through the ever-burning, sulphurous flames. Timorous, diminutive devils dance and flitter about his feet while larger prey watch from dark ravines and from behind curtain falls of lava – ashamed and afraid. He passes through the halls of silence, the blackened palaces of the fallen and the damned. He is the Hell Walker and sword in hand, with unflinching purpose and unwavering belief, he draws ever nearer to the tarnished throne of blustering arrogance and whispered regret…
Hell Walker is the debut album from Tyraels Ascension, the incredible new band summoned into being by guitarists Sean Searls of Bury Your Burdens and Kevin McNeil of Deathbreaker. From the very first song, ‘The Prophecy’, Hell Walker seizes you in its iron grip and there’s no escape. The robust, relentless vocals drive the song forward, riding on the powerful, driving rhythms while the twin guitars weave intricate webs of gold around the steel juggernaut. Like the spinning knives of an elegant assassin the melodious guitars dart and dance with breathtaking precision, lifting the sound of Tyraels Ascension to another level. Just listen to the solos in second track ‘Descent’ – this is the stuff of metal dreams! Heading deeper into the album the sheer strength of the song writing becomes ever more apparent, with the uplifting and superbly structured ‘The Art Of War’, the dynamic, imaginative ‘When The Hero Dies’ – a track fizzing with effervescent energy – and first single ‘Holy Fire’ with its furious pace and intensity and effortlessly smooth shifting between tempos, forming a stunning heart to this enthralling collection. The quality of musicianship, the dramatic atmosphere, the towering stature of the songs is maintained right to the final note of Hell Walker, making it one of the most accomplished and impressive debut albums of recent years.
Arrayed in stunning artwork that captures the amazing atmosphere and majestic power of the music within, Hell Walker will be unleashed upon an unsuspecting world by Rottweiler Records on August 2nd. Also landing on August 2nd, from Kisimul Studio in association with Rottweiler Records, will be Tyraels Ascension: Hell Walker the video game! Complete with the music of Tyraels Ascension fans can venture even deeper into the world of the Hell Walker.
See the trailer and info for the game here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3046290/Tyraels_Ascension_Hell_Walker__The_Video_Game/
Follow the Hell Walker into the fire and discover a world of magnificent metal and immersive fantasy.
Line-up:
Kevin McNeil - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals
Sean Searls - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Alex theesen – Vocals
Drums on Hell Walker performed by Morgan Hoehne (Your Hands Write History)
Guest Vocals on ‘The Art Of War’ by Dustin Cichosz (Surpasses)
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TyraelsAscension
ORDINUL NEGRU present their new single / video, "ZAHIR": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xntw6Ssx3ug
The new single is an extract from the band's upcoming ninth studio album titled "DODEKATEMORIA" and scheduled for an Autumn release in collaboration with Loud Rage Music. The new material has been in works for the past five years, and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021.
Here's what the band had to say about it: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths.
We choose to present "Zahir" firstly, a song that represent the gateway to our world, inspired by the writings of Aleister Crowley, magnificently interpreted by the Mihai Surdea, with whom we collaborate for the third time, and with the actor Ovidiu Mihăță, that interprets perfectly our bond with the elements and our aspirations.
The video is the first of a series that illustrates the cosmogony of our new album."
Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
Finnish black metal band CURSE UPON A PRAYER is set to release their fourth studio album THE WORSHIP: ORTHOPRAX SATANISM later in July 26th 2024. CD version is released by The Cursed Order, Vinyl version comes via Folter Records and MC via Korpituli Productions.
Album pre-order is also now open via Bigcartel: https://thecursedorder.bigcartel.comThe band comments:
"'A Heav'n Of Hell' offers a glimpse of the very core of CURSE UPON A PRAYER;
The unconquerable will & the beauty of the perfect Hell. True strength & might through true torment & suffering - In Spirit & in Flesh! Hail the True Darkness!"
Listen previous single 'Black Venus Erotica' on Youtube and Bandcamp.
Biography:
The Cursed Order, mostly known in the musical realm as 'CURSE UPON A PRAYER', was born in 2010 in Tornio, Northern Finland. Since then the band has gained a stable position in the Finnish Black Metal scene and has gained the reputation as one of the more notorious acts, which has been evident through their flagrant live appearances that have striked fear, hate and love into the hearts of those who have dared to witness.
With the religiously anticipated fourth full-length album - C.U.A.P. now presents the absolute crown jewel of this black crown of Infidelity. For it dives into the heart of the Holy Hell and boldly presents the very foundation and the secrets behind the themes that have inflicted chaos and controversy throughout the 14-year long history: the unconquerable will, immortal hate and love, and the courage never to submit or yield!
The Spirit is null & void without the Act & the Will - Flesh & Spirit must be one! Ya Shaitan!
Vocalist Megan Orvold-Scheider comments on the song, "I had so much fun writing for ‘The Lacryphagist’. When we decided it was finally time to sit down and begin writing for the next release, we came up with a really awesome concept and this is a really cool piece of the puzzle. Initially, I got inspired by the stories of Victorian tear vials and I loved the idea of this creature that feeds off of human tears and collects them in various states of emotion. We were able to put in some really grotesque imagery into both the lyrics and the video we shot. I think this single shows our natural next progression as a band and our writing; lyrically getting darker while staying true to our tongue-in-cheek horror vibes that we have so much fun with. We cannot wait to hear what you all think of ‘The Lacryphagist.’"
Watch the video for "The Lacryphagist" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYTRzqbyBCc
Pre-save the single at https://bfan.link/the-lacryphagist
CASKET ROBBERY is celebrating the release of "The Lacryphagist" with an exclusive giveaway for their legions of fans. To enter the "Take Their Eyes" giveaway, fans need to submit a photo of their eyeballs, which will be used in the next CASKET ROBBERY video. The winner will receive a Lacryphagist T-shirt, a signed flag, and the prop eyeballs used in "The Lacryphagist" music video, along with two tickets and meet & greet passes to an upcoming CASKET ROBBERY show.
Get rules and sign up for the "Take Their Eyes" contest at https://ffm.to/lacryphagist-contest
The video for "The Lacryphagist" comes on the eve of CASKET ROBBERY's Mechanical Necrosis Tour with GORGATRON and VORAATH.
CASKET ROBBERY's most recent album, Rituals of Death was released on November 11, 2022 on Blood Blast Distribution.
https://casketrobbery.com/store (CD and merch bundles)
https://casketrobbery.bandcamp.com/album/the-lacryphagist-single (digital)
Emerging from the darkest and most desolate areas of the Midwest, CASKET ROBBERY creates its own signature style of death metal by infusing horror and occult themes. Their trademark huge riffs and unstoppable grooves create the unrelenting, brutally catchy, and eerie sound that only CASKET ROBBERY is known for. Death metal with a wink.
CASKET
ROBBERY’s intense, high-energy shows have quickly surfaced a die-hard
following. They continue to show a relentless work ethic and dedication to
their fanbase. After the release of their debut album CASKET ROBBERY has toured
the United States continually, hitting large festivals like Full Terror Assault
and Milwaukee Summerfest. CASKET ROBBERY has shared the stage with Cannibal
Corpse, Jungle Rot, Psycroptic, Immolation, and more.Your unrelenting nightmare has just begun.
Casket Robbery is:
Megan Orvold-Scheider - Vocals
Cory Scheider - Guitars
Troy Powell - Guitars
Bryan Bykowski - Bass
Austin Vicars - Drums
Sponsors:
Dean Markley Strings, Vader Cabinets, Pig Hog Cables, Dirtbag Clothing, Gravewitch Goods, Grindcore Coffee, Blackcraft Clothing, My Merch Guy, Intune
www.bloodblast.com
www.bleedingartcollective.com
https://casketrobbery.com/linktree
The band is currently working with the label on the release of a forthcoming LP that was recorded at Wolfman Studios in Little Rock and mastered by Justin Weis of Trackworx.
The partnership formed in the summer of 2023 in a record store of all places when the band met with label head Kelley Struble at Iron Horse Records in Van Buren, Arkansas before a show in Ft. Smith.
“After
the record was finished with mastering, we knew we wanted to work with a label,
but we knew that it needed to be the right one. After meeting Kelley and seeing
how passionate he is about the process and about our music, it just seemed like
a natural partnership. After a few conversations about details of the release,
we decided to sign with Blade Setter and we couldn’t be happier about the
future for both the band and label.” bassist/vocalist Brandon Ringo said. "MAMMOTH CARAVAN came to my attention through Robert, the guitarist for the band. We met as collectors online and later met at a fest. The band formed through various key meetings and has since poured consistent effort into their time together. I felt the urge to step in because of their drive. Having worked with other bands in different circumstances, this is the only one to willingly take on the same amount of risk for what they want to do. They would never ask for a handout and that's a big reason why they fit here. Not to mention they do what they truly want to do and that can't be said for most bands.” - Blade Setter Records founder Kelley Struble said.
“This album was all about taking risks. In the previous lineup, everyone saw me as a drummer even though on the off-stage side, I had so much to writing the guitar parts to the first LP and EP, so this was a chance to take a risk and show a new side of MC that we aren’t just a beat down doom band and that we have the ability to grow and showcase new styles and flares. In this new journey, we are able to amp the energy up and also highlight the newest member of our band, Khetner Howton. Signing with BSR was a very easy decision. I have known Kelley for years and with his drive and passion for underground music and the presentation of it, I knew there was no one better to work with the vision of this album. LP#2 is a labor of love and we made sure to have some of the best people on board.” - Guitarist Robert Warner said.
With a revamped lineup, a retooled sound, and a violent tale of mammoths in space, the band’s next offering promises to be their heaviest and most diverse material yet.
MAMMOTH CARAVAN released their full-length debut ICE COLD OBLIVION in February 2023, followed by the single "I, Megafauna" in August. Listen on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Line-Up:
Brandon Ringo - Vocals/Bass
Robert Warner - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Khetner Howton - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/MammothCaravan
You can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LdPGcYnyTgAlkhemia will captivate fans of Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar, merging heavy blast beats with infuriated, melodic, and harrowing guitar riffs.
ABRAXAS echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. It addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
Video Production by Laetitia Goreczny
Lineup:
James Spar - Vocals
Le Prince (En Finir) - Guitars
A.S.A (Azziard Redsphere ex The negation...) - Bass
Marbas (Malcuidant Nirnaeth Lord Ketil...) - Guitars
Alex Josien - Drums
Production: Recording: Nebiros Studio
Mix & Master: Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm
Blending the brutal layers of modern death metal with the raw ferocity of old-school sounds, "Echoes of Annihilation" promises to be a landmark release. Ancient Entities' unique approach to the genre is designed to captivate seasoned metalheads and new fans. "We think fans first hearing the album will find a refreshing mix of death metal styles," the band states. "Modern, old school, and some sounds in between. Over the last two years of playing and testing out markets, we can say the massive sound of Ancient Entities will be well received by all fans of metal old and new on record as well."
Ancient Entities, comprising Alex Rausa, Jake Falk, Luke Veranth, and Brian Gulliford, delve deep into the annals of ancient civilizations, weaving tales of war tactics, brutality, folklore, and mythology into their powerful soundscapes. The band’s mission is clear: to transport listeners back to ancient times, capturing the essence of historical narratives through their relentless music, immersive ambiance, and crushing riffs.
Tracklist1.Cenote Sagrado
2. Empire In Ashes
3. Creatures From The Sand
4. Blood Upon Stone
5. Ritual Autopsy
6. Hidden
7. Pierced by Obsidian
8. Wall of War
9. Damnatio Ad Flammas
Don't miss out on what promises to be one of the standout metal releases of the year. Stay connected with Ancient Entities and immerse yourself in their sonic world through the following links:
www.youtube.com/@anciententities
www.facebook.com/AEbandofficial
MOTIVIK – “RENOUNCEMENT”
Label: Roxx RecordsRelease date: july 1st 2024
Genre: Thrash/Heavy Metal
For fans of: Annihilator | Tourniquet | Forbidden | Believer
Having spent their teenage years in the early ‘90s immersed in the hard thrashing sounds of Tourniquet, Believer, Sacrament, Mortification and many more, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Roebuck and vocalist Courtney Simmons were inspired to follow in the footsteps of the bands that had given them so much support and encouragement through their music – and from that dream, that aspiration, Motivik would be born. In 2020 the duo from Atlanta, Georgia unleashed their first album, Death Of The Gunman, establishing their own blend of powerful thrash and melodic heavy metal. Motivik were finally standing alongside their erstwhile heroes, creating music to support others in their journey through life. Now in 2024 they are ready to take the next step forward with their incredible second album, the breathtaking explosion of precision, adrenaline-infused riffing, adventurous song writing, technically dextrous playing, stunning melodies and huge choruses that is Renouncement!
From the dramatic, uplifting instrumental opening of ‘Palace Of Ashes’, that heralds the beginning of Renouncement’s incredible, emotional ride, to the final heart-wrenching words of the epic ‘Once Again’ that conclude it, Motivik’s latest release is a staggering summation of everything that is great about metal music. It’s redundant to talk about album highlights, because Renouncement consists of nothing but highlights. Motivik take the essence of classic thrash metal and mould it into fresh, exciting forms with their progressive, imaginative approach. ‘Dethroned’ takes jagged, angular riffing and fuses it with great hooks and the sort of fantastic, melodic chorus that emblazons itself across your memory with one listen. ‘Break The Walls’ lands blow after blow of aggressive thrash power before exploding into a searing solo and uplifting chorus. ‘This Man I Am’ is the distillation of absolute headbanging metal magnificence, while ‘Septicemia’ features some truly beautiful guitar work, some genre-defining thrash riffing and utterly uncompromising lyrics…and the list just goes on. The individual performances from all involved are of the highest magnitude; Courtney Simmons’ vocals are some of the most powerful and emotive you’ll hear anywhere in metal today, displaying fantastic range and masterful delivery, while Ryan Roebuck fires out riff after killer riff with flawless, machinegun firepower and scatters solos and melodies like gold dust over every track. Session drummer Alex Emidio is pure thunder behind the kit and a range of guest appearances all add their own touch of magic to this remarkable album – look out for contributions from vocalists Jason Weaver, Chris Ackerman (Betrayal), Jason Wisdom (Becoming The Archetype) and Andre Chiang (Shamash) along with sparkling guitar leads from Greg Minier (Applehead, The Crucified) and Derek Corzine (Burial Extraction, Crowned In Sorrow etc). Derek Corzine also mixed Renouncement, applying the skills that have brought such fine results to recent albums by Shamash and Symphony Of Heaven, while the final touch of sheer quality was applied by the mastering of Rob Colwell, who has previously worked with thrash legends like Coroner, Accuser and Flotsam And Jetsam.
Renouncement will be released through Roxx Records on July 1st, adorned in the powerful and evocative artwork of Seth Metoyer (Mangled Carpenter) and all fans of the very finest in melodic thrash and heavy metal should be waiting to embrace this sonic offering. With Renouncement, Motivik have really shown the metal world just what anthemic, affecting, outstanding music they are capable of creating. And Ryan Roebuck and Courtney Simmons can stand proudly alongside all those bands that once helped them to dream.
Line-up:
Courtney Simmons – Vocals
Ryan Roebuck – Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keyboards
Drums on Renouncement performed by Alex Emidio
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https://linktr.ee/motivikband
https://www.facebook.com/MotivikBand
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platforms, radio stations, and beyond. Brutal Records is calling you out! We’ve
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Only the raw, unapologetic, and unreleased material should hit our radar. Send us a bio that screams your essence and links to your current Social and Streaming battlegrounds. Hold tight, because not every artist will face the same battle spoils.
All Metal Music Genres, from the ferocious to the untamed, are welcome. What we hunger for is a sound so savage it grips the listener, leaving them hungry for more.
Prepare for a musical uprising as we eagerly await your submissions, ready to forge an alliance with the most relentless!
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ADELON – “RESURGENCE”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Decapitated | Gojira | Obscura | Beyond Creation
Shedding this decaying flesh, these tired and fracturing bones – once a protective shell, now a dull and dusty prison, I close my clouded eyes forever; I have no further use for their faded vision and imperfect perception. In the aeons to come I will not see, I will not hear, I will simply know. The blazing energy within incinerates the torpid husk without. All I have ever been, could ever be, the shadow and the light is made one and set free. This is my rebirth, this is my resurgence…
With their debut EP, Resurgence, Swiss technical death metal band Adelon have attained a new stage in their musical evolution. Their vision has expanded exponentially, opening up new creative possibilities. When the guitars erupt from the haunting keys that slowly draw back the veil surrounding opening track ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’, they attack with an otherworldly, alien power. And every musical movement that follows; every tightly wound, claustrophobic, high velocity riff that diffuses into light and space, every vocal exhortation, every guitar solo, every furious rhythmic attack possesses real impact. Each carefully crafted element of the four pieces that comprise Resurgence strikes home with fine effect. Every single note, word, beat and deft flourish matters. The technical ability of this young band from Lausanne is undoubtedly of a high standard, but it’s the way in which they have applied those abilities that makes Resurgence so successful. The drama and imagination of their song writing and passionate attention to musical detail makes each of Resurgence’s four songs an excellent example of progressive, technical, vivid and visionary death metal.
The clear, powerful sound on Resurgence, which brings out all the vibrant colours and dynamics within the music, was captured with the help of the hugely experienced Alex Sedin, owner of Ghostalgy Prods. The respected sound engineer, who has worked with the likes of Anachronism, Essence Of Datum, White Ward and many, many more, co-produced, mixed and mastered Resurgence and has since offered his thoughts on what Adelon have achieved with this EP:
“Adelon is a prime example of a young band that emerges unexpectedly and pushes the envelope for the entire genre. What these guys achieve on Resurgence is stunning. Musicianship, variety, surprise factor - it's all there."
Resurgence will be released on June 21st – so be there at the beginning of this story and watch as it unfolds…
Line-up:
Pierrick Tromme - Vocals
Titouan Tromme – Bass/Synth
Quentin Landolt – Guitar/Keys/Synth/Drum Programming
Robin Demarta – Drum Programming
Lead guitar on ‘Moniseme’ by Etienne Scherer
Saxophone on ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’ by Bastian Köhli
https://beacons.ai/adelon
https://www.facebook.com/AdelonBand/
“It is a song about dying,” says Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (guitar, vocals) about HIN HELGA KVÖL. “It is about the realization that you will die sooner than later and consciously witnessing the end of your own world. It is one’s own personal idea of Ragnarök - or Armageddon. What happens afterwards? Are we reborn or are we simply food for the worms…”
With a full catalog of truly exceptional timeless hits to perform, as well as some much-anticipated new music, the atmospheric Icelandic rock n’roll sound that is uniquely SÓLSTAFIR always delivers to those who bear witness to their epic sets that take you on a journey through the ice and snow, fire and lava and breathtaking soundscapes of their homeland.
Stream the new single here: https://Solstafir-Band.lnk.to/HinHelgaKvolNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qKV8s9-BA
In order to support the start of the re-issue campaign as well as to showcase
the new treatment given to some of the material, you can check out the digital
single and video clip for Black Tears (Remaster 2024), taken from the
upcoming Purgatory Afterglow re-issue.Dan Swanö checked in with the following comment about Black Tears: “ What kind of album 'Purgatory Afterglow' should be took many turns and at one point it was gonna be an "all growls and back to the roots pure metal album". So it's quite strange that this track ended up on it in the end, and that it then even became the biggest "hit single" Edge Of Sanity ever had. There's zero Death Metal going on here, but I still love it and always had a blast playing it live with both Edge Of Sanity and Nightingale.”
Long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, as well as enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, these definitive re-issues come efficiently all re-mastered by Swanö himself and partly even shine in a new light via additional remix efforts as bonus.
The following re-issues will kick off the “First Chapter” of the re-issue campaign on June 21st, 2024:
EDGE OF SANITY – “Purgatory Afterglow (Re-issue)”
EDGE OF SANITY – “Until Eternity Ends - EP (Re-issue)”
NIGHTINGALE – “Nightfall Overture (Re-issue)”
Pre-order the “First Chapter” here: https://edgeofsanity-nightingale.lnk.to/ReIssuesNe
Watch the latest music video here: https://youtu.be/EK4gRHpi1Ug
“At some point, our drummer at the time brought someone with him: That's Torsten, he plays guitar with us now,” says Daniel about the completion of the first line-up of the Cologne based band.The first gigs followed, including a tour lasting several days all the way to Bavaria.
After just one year, however, the group seemed to have come to an end. Singer Hans (Reactory) moved to Berlin. “As a result, the band was more or less inactive until 2010,” says Daniel, summarizing the unsatisfactory situation for Tankobot at the time. Jo also played bass for the Cologne-based genre colleagues Damage Source during that time. It then took until 2011 before a permanent line-up was found. The band performed sporadically, such as at the popular underground format “Rhein In Blood” in Cologne's Jugendpark in 2014.
The following year, the band's first release, simply called “Demo 2015”, met with a positive response.
Jan Jaedike wrote in Rockhard Magazine: “These guys from Cologne play well thought-out, but always wonderfully old-school and pleasantly bad-tempered thrash. The riffing is great, but what makes the whole thing really stand out is frontman Jo Fingergrinder's rough vocal style and the guitarist duo's awesome leads. The five-tracker doesn't constantly remind you of the usual scene suspects ...”
This was followed by more live appearances including gigs with Insanity Alert and Night Demon, among others.
Finally, the band parted ways with their drummer at the beginning of 2019. “It wasn't an easy decision, as we're all friends,” says guitarist Torsten, describing the situation. “Unfortunately, further development was not possible with him, but we sorted it out and parted on good terms,” adds Jo. The three remaining metalheads came across Julian via an online ad. As the drummer is twenty years younger than his colleagues, he also brought new influences into the group, such as his favorite band Meshuggah.
After the live activities could be intensified again, Corona struck.
Instead of letting themselves be put off, the band decided to go to Gernhart Studio (Destruction, Tankard) and finally put the new vigor on record professionally.
The result is called Nightshift.
Lyric video “Call To Arms”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T2IrRtLX7A
https://www.tankobot.de/
https://www.facebook.com/tankobot/
LïVEWïRE is:
Anthony Ierardo - Guitar
Christopher Puglia - Guitar
George Delinicolis - Drums
Nick Wilks - Vocals/Bass
Fast forward to 2024…
Coming back, rebranded, re-energised, and reloaded. LIVEWIRE are set to shock their fans and your ears with a heavy hitting single that sets the tone and standard to their next LP due in 2025.
“Turbo Shark” encapsulates the Livewire sound, with neck splitting riffs, adrenaline fueling double bass, scorching fast twin guitar harmonies, and a forceful, whaling falsetto vocalist, all together bringing the listener back to the exciting sweet roaring sound of 80s speed metal….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuPUTqQ2Bx4
https://www.facebook.com/livewiresydney
Available
only at the UNITEDFORCES III next August: The
exclusive special issue #4 of the Speed Metal Enforcer!!! (12-page Mini Fanzine incl. double poster! *for free!*)
Content:
Band biographies of all participating bands, event and background information, underground propaganda!!!
Also an exclusive support tape-release for this special event is in production now, so better be there or be wimp!! Hail the true cult of the Underground!! Forever defiant and proud!!
InfernalDestruktor666@gmail.com
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Exciting news! It has been announced that DARK FUNERAL (30th Anniversary Edition) will be released August 9th! The first new re-recorded single OPEN THE GATES has been released and album pre-orders are available now.
Lord Ahriman & DARK FUNERAL comment: “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too.
To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories.
It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“
Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness!
The album will be available in the following versions:
CD Jewelcase
Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl
Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)
Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)
Digital Album
Stream the re-recorded single here: https://DarkFuneral.lnk.to/DarkFuneral-30thAnniversaryEditionNe
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWN8bsdurA
Massachusetts' VOIDKEEPER'S Debut Album "OF ROTTEN FLESH AND WITHERED BONE" Takes Listeners on a Brutal Emotional Odyssey!
Hailing from Massachusetts, Voidkeeper offers its first full length album. Recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage ( Cambridge Massachusetts) by master engineer Alex Allinson, this sonic representation of decline rips through you with 8 brutal, gut wrenching tracks. Listeners are transported through a vast labyrinth of emotion. Reaching far into the desolate depths of ancient cult worship, disenchanted faith and remorseless failures. Torn by razor sharp claws, wounds are ripped open, exposing the feelings of burning alive, the feelings of a soul, left wandering an ancient world. Baren of hope, direction, and faith. Paying homage to HP Lovecraft, and even the legendary author, Stephen king, “Of Rotten Flesh and Withered Bone” enriches listeners with stories of Mythical Beasts, trials and tribulations of man kind, and derelict worlds. Melodic guitar riffs lead the listeners into their own minds. Letting every note pull their natural emotions forth. Moments of anger, moments of despair, all brought to the surface. Kept in place by bass grooves set to leave the body to fall into the rhythm. Punching blast beats, double kick runs and extensive cymbal work instill the feeling of shock across nearly every track. From brutal chug based riffs, to intricate bridges, Guitarist Alexander Gunn sets a tone unmatched by others. Rooted in Death metal, doom metal and black metal. In a mere moment listeners are taken from the rush of tremolo picking of black metal, to the grooves of Doom. This tale of withered bones is brought to the forefront by Garreth Byrne. Ear shattering screams, lyrics of brutal tales and drawn out wails drag any listener deep below the prospect of everyday life. Bassist Bowen Staines hems a deep fiery groove, laid carefully into each track. Giving each and every track, a doomy undertone. Lastly the nails holding this chaotic symphony together, are pounded in by drummer Mark Cerundolo. Incorporating clean blast beats, double bass runs, and fills aimed at furthering the ambience of each song. “Of Withered Bone and Rotten Flesh” brings light our own emotions, displays our hearts on our chests, then proceeds to tear down both. Leaving all listeners in a vast see of calculated, chaos.
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
https://www.facebook.com/VOIDKEEPER666/
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
“One of the more beautiful songs on the album,” says Sebastian Ramstedt (guitar / vocals) about A Winter Moon’s Gleam. “The music is mainly sprung from rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck’s riffs, but the arrangement and lyrics bring it down to the pitch-black depths of loss and sorrow. It opens up the door in time where we sense the shadows of those long lost.”
IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenaline rush. It is the
euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best
known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more
epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet
for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle
viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting
a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black
magic of psychedelic repetition. Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt
(guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan
Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…),
IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as
new Century Media signees.The album will be available in the following versions:
Standard CD Jewelcase
Gatefold black LP
Ltd. Gatefold bloodred LP (red Vinyl), 300x via cmdistro.de and other retailers
Stream the new single here: https://inaphelion.lnk.to/ReaperdawnNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlhSrPgH1w
WOUND COLLECTOR – “BEGGING FOR CHICXULUB”
Format: Digital
EP-CD / Physical EP-CDLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Nile, Imperial Triumphant, Sarpanitum, Immolation and so on
This new album (an EP with four songs) is their fourth work (previously two full-length albums and a single were released). This EP will be released today, Saturday June 15th 2024, as an Independent Release.
Tracklist:
01. River Of Scalded Corpses
02. Progress Through Dishonor
03. Dehumanized By The Auburn System
04. Chicxulub
Wound Collector 2024 is:
Peter Verdonck – saxophone, vocals, compositions and arrangements (also 6Exhance, Den Ambrassband)
Guy Van Campenhout – guitar (also Hangman’s Hymn, Splendidula)
Poncho Gavall – lead guitar (also Pestifer)
Stijn Deldaele – bass guitar (also Beat Love Oracle, Vesper)
Nico Veroeven – drums (also Serial Butcher, Carrion)
Wound Collector is the brainchild of Peter Verdonck, a renowned professional saxophonist and composer who has earned his stripes in performances across the globe with Thelema Trio, Manngold de Cobre, The Rhythm Junks, De Pandoering, Ambrassband and many more. Yet his heart truly beats for death metal.
On a quest to combine his passion for death metal with his favoured instrument he teamed up with Kurt Hermans (Off the Cross, ex-Herfst, ex-Angeli di Piëtra) on 5-string bass and Guy Van Campenhout (Notti Del terrore, Angeli di Piëtra) on 7-string guitar. Each of whom bring considerable experience in various metal bands. A bit later on a drummer was found in Ben Van Pethegem (Myotis). In 2018 the first full length album “Eternal Bloodcult” was released through the brand new Dutch label Profane records. However that same year Ben decided to leave the band to pursue his travelling ambitions.
Replacement was found in Nico Veroeven (Serial Butcher, Emeth, Carrion). After playing shows with a.o. Brujeria, Hideous Divinity, Cattle Decapitation, Serial Butcher, The Monolith Deathcult, the second full length album “Depravity” was released through the Belgian label Rotten To The Core Records and features guest vocals by Tommy Dahlströhm from the legendary Swedish death metal band Aeon in 2020. That year Kurt decided to leave the band to pursue other musical goals with his other band Off The Cross.
Due to the corona crisis that Spring it took a couple of months before replacement was found. However in July Stijn Deldaele (Blunt, Beat Love Orcale, Mucho Gusto) joined the ranks. In 2021 a second guitarist, Poncho Gaval who had his experience with local Mexican metal bands, joined Wound Collector to complete the musical layers of the band thus becoming a quintet. In this line-up a new EP was recorded during 2023 entitled ‘Begging For Chicxulub’.
https://www.facebook.com/woundcollector
Ohio's
notorious, boundary-pushing, and bloodsucking death metal outfit SANGUISUGABOGG — Cody
Davidson, drums; Drew Arnold, guitars/bass; Devin Swank, vocals;
and Ced Davis, guitars/bass — have shared the video for the brand new and
gloriously irreverent single, PERMANENTLY F*CKED . The video
finds the band in performance mode... with some bloody imagery woven
throughout."The meaning of the song is a drastically blown out of proportion way of showing how much you love someone," the band states. "We got inspiration of the song from the 2018 horror film Pet where Dominic Monaghan's character volunteers himself as a vice for Ksenia Solo's character so she can torture and humiliate them and they're bound to their cage so she doesn't free the urge to murder someone instinctively and doesn’t get arrested or imprisoned for killing people."
This is the first taste of new music since last year's 2023's Homicidal Ecstasy. That album followed 2021's Tortured Whole. The band continues to slice up uncompromising, in-your-face, and not-for-the-weak death metal that siphons inspiration from early to mid- '90s and early '00s death metal and brutal death metal/grindcore presented in their own style with a unique twist that pleases every style of metal maniac.
Stream the new single here: https://Sanguisugabogg.lnk.to/PermanentlyFcked-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inkyj9BJC8c
With
the July 5th release of SIJJEEL'S second
album, AFFILIATION OF HORRID CONTAINMENT, fast approaching,
the band have unveiled a new lyric video for the album track 'Infallible',
exclusively at Slam Worldwide! A track of earthshaking heaviness and soul
shredding terror, you can experience this taste of Affiliation Of Horrid
Containment's dark pleasures here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkKRkB2jzZU Affiliation Of Horrid Containment was mixed and mastered by the band’s own Floor Van Kuijk at his infamous GLDCHN Studios (A Pretext To Human Suffering, Carnifloor etc) for maximum, spirit burning impact and comes wrapped in the eye-gouging artwork of Rudi Gorgingsuicide (Perveration, Desecrate The Faith etc). Be prepared for a new age of darkness in the death metal underground!
Pre-order at Comatose Music https://www.comatosemusic.com/
Find out more about Sijjeel https://imperativepr.co.uk/artist-sijjeel-2.html
Visit Sijjeel on https://www.facebook.com/sijjeelband
NEWS 15.6 2024
WALLOP
– “HELL ON WHEELS”Release:11. July 2024
Nachdem Drummer Stefan Arnold 2018 nach fast 23 Jahren Grave Digger verlassen hatte, war es an der Zeit noch im gleichen Jahr die Kultband WALLOP im Original Line-Up wieder auferstehen zu lassen und so erschien 2020, gut 35 Jahre nach ihrem Debüt, ihr zweites Album "Alps On Fire". Anno 2024 hat die Band nun bei MDD Records unterschrieben und wird am 11. Juli ihren dritten Longplayer "Hell on Wheels" veröffentlichen! Erneut stellt die Band darauf ihren unverfälschten, authentischen, original 80er Old School Heavy Metal in den Vordergrund um mit 10 eingängigen und geradlinigen Songs jeden Fan klassischen Heavy Metals zu begeistern! Wer sich schonmal Live überzeugen möchte kann das z.B. beim diesjährigen MISE Open Air tun. Mehr Infos schon bald!
https://www.facebook.com/Wallop69
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DARKMOON WARRIOR – “GRAVEYARD PLANET” erscheint am 22.08. Black metal with a "fuck you all" attitude since 1996. Das Black-Metal-Urgestein DARKMOON WARRIOR entfesselt abermals das Chaos!
Die Band aus Brandenburg gehört zu den dienstältesten im deutschen Underground und zu jenen, die authentisch die Flamme des Schwarzmetalls am Lodern halten. Auf ihrem fünften Album zelebrieren DARKMOON WARRIOR erneut pechschwarzes Material, dass den modernen Strömungen im Black Metal den Mittelfinger zeigt. Denn passenden Sound hat das Album im Mix und Mastering bei Irsins Sound erhalten .
“Graveyard Planet” erscheint am 22.08. via Folter Records .
https://folter666shop.de/
ORDINUL NEGRU is working on a new full-length album, scheduled for an Autumn release! Titled "DODEKATEMORIA", the new material has been in works for the past five years, and it was previously introduced by two EPs: "Nebuisa" in 2020, and "A Sojourner Wandering Through the Barren Openness" in 2021, both released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Here's what the band had to say about it: ""Dodekatemoria" is the ninth album and represents our bond with the cosmic nature and what we experience as individuals when we are on this path searching for our truths.
We choose to present "Zahir" firstly, a song that represent the gateway to our world, inspired by the writings of Aleister Crowley, magnificently interpreted by the Mihai Surdea, with whom we collaborate for the third time, and with the actor Ovidiu Mihăță, that interprets perfectly our bond with the elements and our aspirations.
The video will be released on the 18th of June and is the first of a series that illustrates the cosmogony of our new album."
Ordinul Negru Line-up:
Fulmineos – guitars, vocals
Urmuz – guitars, vocals
Putrid – drums, bass
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/ordinulnegru
SAD WHISPERINGS – “RETURN TO AUTUMN “
Sad Whisperings was formed in 1990 (as Desecrate) and released several demo’s in the 80’s / 90s up till their split in 2004 and gained a worldwide cult following. Sad Whisperings was pure doom death metal like their early inspiration Paradise Lost and with a touch of the Dutch school of doom death metal like The Gathering. Sad Whisperings got signed by Dutch cult label Foundation 2000 (The Gathering, Gorefest) and released their debut album in 1993 called ’Sensitive to autumn’. Demos 1995 & 1998 are a natural follow up to their debut, doom death metal, Dutch style.
The booklet contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal).
EQUINOX- „JOURNEY INTO OBLIVION „
Re-release of the sold out, second album of Equinox 2003 album. Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Journey into Oblivion was recorded and mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Ji and Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel) and the band. The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus promo demo 1994 and The Basement Sessions 1993, 15 tracks in total.
EQUINOX – “RETURN TO MYSTERY „
Equinox was a black / death metal band from Florida, formed in 1992.Featuring guitar players Pete Slate (Druid Lord, ex-Acheron, ex-Incubus, and Tony Blakk (Druid Lord, Massacre (live), ex-Diabolic (live), ex-Acheron) and vocalist / bassist Matt Wagner. Re-release of the sold out, legendary 1996 debut of Equinox which was mixed at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida by Tom Morris (Sepultura, Kreator, Morbid Angel). The booklet contains extensive liner notes from Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral) and many rare and old pictures, flyers, posters and complete new cover artwork. The album is completely remastered plus as bonus the 1995 Ep, Live in Orlando 1993 and The Anthem to the Moon demo 1993. 15 tracks in total.
LOBOTOMY – „FINAL WRATH, THE EARLY HYMNS OF LOBOTOMY”
LOBOTOMY
was a Swedish death metal act from Stockholm formed in 1989 and split-up in
2000. The band released several demos in the early 90s and three full-length
studio albums, before the band folded in 2000. This compilation,’ Final Wrath,
The early hymns of Lobotomy’ contains all demos, ep’ s and promo’s from
1989 till 1993 prior to their debut album. CD 1 contains: ‘When Death Draws
Near’ demo 1990, Promo 1991, ‘Against The Gods’ demo July 1992, ‘Nailed In
Misery’ demo June 1993. CD 2: ‘Hymn’ Ep December 1993, Rapture live
& rehearsal tracks, Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993. All songs
restored and remastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audio lab (Vio Lence,
Possessed). Line notes by Olivier ‘Zoltar’ Badin (Cathedral, Dark Funeral re-issues)
and extensive interview by Nicola Constantini ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SVENSK DÖDS
METALL. Including productions by Thomas Skogsberg at Sunlight Studios
(Entombed, Grave, Dismember) and Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral).
Liner notes by key figures from the extreme metal scene(Kam Lee - Massacre,
Alex Hellid - Nihilist, Entombed), Masse Broberg (Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral) and
many more. 34 page booklet double cd full of old pictures, flyers posters.CD 1:
When Death Draws Near demo 1990,Promo 1991,Against The Gods demo July 1992,Nailed In Misery demo June 1993
CD 2:
Hymn Ep December 1993,Rapture live & rehearsal tracks, Rehearsal tracks 1990 (Reh. Tape 1990),Live in Akalla, Sweden 1991, Demo 1993
DISK1:
Inner Wrath [When Death Draws Near]
When Death Draws Near [When ..]
Into This Life [When Death Draws Near]
Instinct of Brutality [Promo 91]
Possession [Promo 91]
Depriver of Life [Promo 91]
Endless Maze [Promo 91]
Against the Gods [Against The Gods]
Depriver of Life [Against The Gods]
Seize the Throne [Against The Gods]
Lobotomized [Against The Gods]
Darkened Times [Against The Gods]
Endless Maze [Against The Gods]
Eternal Damnation [Against The Gods]
Misery End [Nailed In Misery]
Nailed [Nailed In Misery]
Instinct of Brutality [Nailed In Misery]
CD 2
Turmoil [Hymn]
Flowertrip (Part I) [Hymn]
In Bloodstained Greed[Hymn]
Rapture - Live 89 Shitzo
Rapture - Satanic Extirpator Reh 90
When Death Draws Near - Reh Tape 90
Reincarnation of the dead Reh Tape 90
Inner Wrath - Reh Tape 90
(Beyond) Possession - Live Akalla 91
Endless Maze - Live Akalla 91
Instict Of Brutality - Live 92
Eternal Damnation - Live 92
Depriver Of Life - Live 92
The Hate That Breaths - Demo 93
Soulshifter - Demo 93
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Victoria (BC) - No Clean Singing has premiered "MALASPINA," the second single from forthcoming album VISIONS OF COLLAPSE by Canadian Black Metal trio LIMINAL SHROUD!
Stream it exclusively below:
Willowtip Records will release Visions of Collapse July 5 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-order at the following links:
https://liminalshroud.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-collapse
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/liminal-shroud.aspx
Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.
"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe." - Liminal Shroud
Track
Listing:1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence
2. Nucleonic Blight
3. Resolve
4. Malaspina
5. The Carving Scythe
Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.
Artwork by Misanthropic Art.
Line-up:
Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals
Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals
Drew Davidson – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip/
https://www.facebook.com/liminalshroudofficial
Here's what the band had to say about it: "We can proudly announce that in the very early days of July the "Occult Fire" EP will kick in Loud Rage Music Bandcamp collection and all streaming platforms!
The artwork is depicted from the "Paradise Lost Catalogue" by French illustrator Gustave Dore and was adapted to an even more darker visual style in order to deliver the theme and mood we want to bring to the table.
This material features the "Occult Fire" single that will also be part of our next full length and two more songs, carefully chosen from our debut "Gnosis", completely re-recorded from scratch and rebranded as "Occult Fire Versions". It was mixed and mastered by Andrei Alexandru Bogdan of Grand Way Studios, with whom we had a great working experience. The songs are also meant to be a test of production for our next full length that will hopefully be out in the later days of 2025 and will be our most ambitious material so far!"
Occult
Fire EP tracklist:01. Occult Fire - Lucifer's Hymn
02. Descendants ov Cain (Occult Fire Version)
03. Originea (Occult Fire Version)
* tracks 1 and 2 - music by Warhymn - Lyrics by Shavy
* track 3 - music by Ritco Florin and Warhymn - Lyrics by Ritco Florin
Occult Fire EP Line-up:
Shavy : Guitars/Vocals/Orchestration
Rizea : Guitars/Vocals
Hex : Bass Guitar
Philip: Drums
WARHYMN recently released a new single, "Originea", that will be part of the upcoming EP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enbEjnv_0FM
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HOLYCIDE – “TOWARDS IDIOCRACY”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: june 6th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Slayer | Exodus | Sepultura | D.R.I.
The boiling clouds of war spread across the polluted skies, once blue now stained pus-yellow by the endless streams of incinerated waste. Factory towers spew their venomous chemicals into the air, like filthy syringes injecting disease into the atmosphere. Beneath this vast mural of destruction, empty headed, unthinking humanity stumbles into the grave, eyes fixed firmly on their phones as they digitally protest how important, how beautiful, how brave they all are…dreaming in their virtual world of pretty colours while reality burns, chokes on effluents and drowns in yesterday’s treasures, today’s offal. And through the hail of bullets and cancerous fumes we march on, from our brave new world towards idiocracy…
Towards Idiocracy is the third full length album from Spain’s premier thrash metal battle tank, Holycide. Following on from 2023s rampaging EP, Bazookiller, Towards Idiocracy is armed to the teeth with machinegun riffs and prophecies of destruction; a completely uncompromising thrash attack on the soulless avarice, self-serving arrogance and blind stupidity of mankind and its crumbling towers, built upon the rotting carcass of this once paradisiacal world. Opening with the pit-inducing anthem ‘A.I. Supremacy’ Towards Idiocracy is utterly invested with the spirit of thrash metal and tracks like the neck-snapping ‘Remote Control’ trample over modern trends and influences, leaving them bleeding in the dust, torn apart by scything solos, devastating drum artillery and the confrontational vocal prowess of front man Dave Rotten (Avulsed). A glorious, faithful cover of the Atrophy classic ‘Chemical Dependency’ fits perfectly into the Holycide assault, emphasising the band’s thrash mastery and dedication. Teeth-grindingly intense, Towards Idiocracy is inarguably Holycide’s finest release to date, featuring more top class riffs than most bands can muster in an entire career. The sheer firepower unleashed by the likes of ‘Angry For Nothing’ and ‘Pleased To Be Deceived’ is just breathtaking. With Towards Idiocracy Holycide have driven their standard through the fractured skull of modern metal and screamed out a challenge to all-comers.
Towards Idiocracy is set for release through Xtreem Music at 6pm on the 6th of June – the international day of Slayer – and there could be no more appropriate day to unleash its fury as this album represents Holycide’s very own Reign In Blood; an album of unrelenting ferocity that sees the band attaining new levels of violence and force! The quality of the band’s songs and performances is matched by the sound achieved through the mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández Milla (Angelus Apatrida, Avulsed etc) and Davide Billia (Posthuman Abomination, Beheaded etc) - absolute thrash perfection, blending crisp precision and bone breaking impact. Completing this incredible package is the magnificent cover, created by Ukrainian artist Daemorph (The Black Dahlia Murder, Stabbing etc) – putting the final seal of absolute quality on what will surely be the finest thrash metal album of 2024. Be ready for total thrash apocalypse! Holycide are coming!
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Vicente J. Payá - Bass
Salva Esteban - Guitar
Ankor Ramírez - Guitar
Santi ‘GoG’ Arroyo – Drums
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Lethal Technology is a band that defies categorization, blending elements of industrial, death, and progressive metal into a unique and potent sonic assault. Their forthcoming album, "Mechanical Era," promises a genre-bending journey through post-apocalyptic and futuristic soundscapes.
"We are very happy to present you our first album Mechanical Era!" says the band. "You will travel through post-apocalyptic and futuristic worlds. It will also continue among the different sounds used by the group which passes by different types of Metal: Indus Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal."
Tracklist:1 Forbidden Flesh
2. Factory
3. Mechanical Era
4. Steel Body
5. New Hope
6. The Final Day
7. Programmed World
8. You Are MY Target
9. Iron and Ice
10. Digital God
Formed in Collombey, Switzerland in July 2017 by guitarist Cédric Ferret, Lethal Technology has undergone a complete lineup overhaul in 2024. The band's current incarnation features Cédric Ferret (guitars, programming, bass), Yu Chen (vocals), Benjamin Fievez (vocals), Michael Pascale (guitars), Fabrice D’Agostini (lead guitars), and Loris Larue (drums).
Lethal Technology draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, including Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Dying Fetus, Dream Theater, video game soundtracks, and even 80's giants like Genesis. This diverse palette of influences allows the band to create a truly unique and experimental sound that transcends the boundaries of traditional metal genres.
With the release of "Mechanical Era" on the horizon, Lethal Technology is gearing up for a series of live shows and festival appearances throughout 2024 and 2025. The band is also already in the early stages of songwriting for their next studio album.
Lethal Technology is:
Cédric Ferret: Guitar, Programming, Bass
Yu Chen: Vocals (Lyrical)
Benjamin Fievez: Vocals (Growl)
Michael Pascale: Guitar
Fabrice D’Agostini: Lead Guitar
Loris Larue: Drums
Album Line Up:
Cédric Ferret: Guitars, drum programming, keyboards Programming
Julien Dulex: Bass, keyboards programming
Sofiane Thoulon: Vocals ( Lyrical)
Jade Hänni : Vocals ( Guttural)
Xavier Boscher: Lead guitars
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New
video clip from DEKADENT ("ZASTOR" OUT FROM
"DIONYST" album) : After more than 5 years since their last full-length album, Dekadent released their 7th full-length album DIONYST. The band focused on the production quality of this new album after careful preparation. The result is a powerful and expansive metal album that combines brutal romanticism with emotional
contrast. The band also released a music video for one of their first two singles, Zástor. The latest album has already received very positive reviews and is likely to become a fan favourite.
Throughout their career Dekadent performed extensive and mainly headline shows in towns across their homeland, while played in numerous cities across Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, ...
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The song is also streaming on https://disloyalblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-miasmata
Marking the band’s natural progression, Divine Miasmata is a proposal that simply cannot be ignored. This is easily the band's most complex, catchy, atmospheric, groovy, and dark record to date. Combining hard-labor musical craftsmanship with top-notch artistic finesse, this release will surely become a bright star on the firmament of Polish death metal.
The main cover artwork is by NaphulaArt, adding a visually stunning dimension to the release.
Divine Miasmata will be out July 12 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-order/pre-save
at:https://music.blacklion.nu/Disloyal
https://orcd.co/divine-miasmata
Tracklist:
1. Divine Miasmata
2. Silent Revolution
3. The Black Pope
4. 1347-1352
5. Stella Peccatorum
6. Betrayed Faith
7. Religion Of Warfare
8. Ravens Of Starvation
9. The Ascension Of Abaddon
Divine Miasmata was recorded at Monroe Sound Studio and engineered,mixed and mastered by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski. The album was produced by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski and DISLOYAL. All music on the album was written by Artyom Serdyuk, except Intro, composed by Konstantin Kolesnikov. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Mytnik. Album track "Ravens Of Starvation" is based on a poem by Diana Suhova.
DISLOYAL is:
Artyom Serdyuk – guitars
Jaroslaw “Jaro” Paprota – drums
Konstantin Kolesnikov – vocals
Kolya Kislyi – bass
Yahor Liatkouski – guitars (live)
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Label: Road To MasochistRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Crust Punk/Sludge Metal
For fans of: Discharge | Trap Them | Fukpig | Anti Cimex
After another year of broken promises and lies, pretension and pontification while the war machine runs amok, humanity crawls ever closer to the precipice of annihilation. The point of no return lies miles behind us, hidden beneath yellowing bones and calcifying bullshit. Yet cutting through the anguished wailing of the bereaved, the bitter tears of the destitute and the hollow speeches of the still wilfully blind comes the sound of laughter…uproarious, uncontrolled, utterly unhinged hilarity. And over the crest of the hill comes the tattered jester of Gorgonchrist, kicking up ashes in his smouldering motley. He brings no words of comfort, no insights or wisdom, just madness and merriment as he dances to the end…
Since the last Gorgonchrist album, 2023s gloriously nonsensical Fish In A Mountain, mankind has continued to plough its ridiculous, suicidal furrow, providing all the black inspiration for a follow up. Some might say that with the world in such a laughably tragic and devastated state, a new Gorgonchrist album is something of a necessity…and here it is – And Justice For Balls; ten new paeans to the spiritual poverty of our species. Harsh truths dressed in lunatic pantomime garb, vicious dissections of the selfishness that outlasts death and grotesque gyrating on the defiled remnants of the concept of justice. Opening fire with the raging crust punk pit riffs of ‘Toaster Inferno’, a tight, compact, gut-punching track, it is immediately apparent that while they’re laughing all the way to the grave, musically Gorgonchrist are no joke. From the adrenaline infused attack of ‘Pork Sword Of Damocles’ to the snarling metal of ‘The Dragon’s Treasure’ this is high quality sonic violence. Gorgonchrist have absolutely nailed who and what they are and the results are superb. The demented irreverence of the ‘Questions From A Victorian Mortuary’ series of tracks returns, but it’s in the likes of the relentless, remorseless ‘Anal Civilisation’ and the mammoth marriage of sludge and insanity that is ‘Dr. Lovefire’ that And Justice For Balls’ power truly lies. This album will grind you into oblivion and then grind you up again for good measure.
Superbly produced, mixed and mastered, giving each element of the Gorgonchrist sound the room to snarl, spit and violate to maximum effect and adorned in the most discomforting of artwork, And Justice For Balls will be found writhing in the guts of our eviscerated society from July 12th – casually dumped on street corners everywhere by Road To Masochist. Available on CD and vinyl, this is an album for our times – the end times – and Gorgonchrist are your house band for the impending apocalypse.
Line-up:
Jaff - Bass/Vocals
Carps - Guitar/Vocals
Si – Drums
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“All Is Empty” taken off upcoming album “FACING THE END” scheduled for a November 2024 release
Melodic death metal outfit Apocryphal have unveiled the first single and music video “All Is Empty” off their upcoming new album “Facing The End”.
Watch “All Is Empty” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgkieHd9Yo0Stream “All Is Empty” via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/AllisEmpty
“Facing The End” will be the band’s first since the 1999 debut “Black Dreams of Silence” and will feature the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork's legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid. It will be released in November 2024 in CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork to “Facing The End” was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
The band said: "You can finally have a first taste of our album with the track All Is Empty. Lyrically, the song deals with heavy topics of depression, suicide, isolation and relationships in these painful times. Musically, though, it feels more upbeat and catchy packed with riffs and solos. Hope you enjoy and raise your horns to it with us!"
“Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
Pre-order the album now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=apocryphal
Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/FacingTheEnd
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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BLASFEME – “BLACK LEGION”
Label: Wulfhere ProductionsRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: God Seed | Immortal | Enthroned | Naglfar
Hailing from Bristol, England, Blasfeme first stepped from the flames of creation in 2016. From the start they were without compromise; sworn to the black and fiercely focussed on the mission that lay ahead of them. Since becoming united in perdition they have overcome adversity and tragedy and carved a bloody path through the metal underground, partaking in live rituals alongside the likes of Mystifier, Stahlsarg, Devastator, Trivax and other denizens of the dark, releasing two EPs – 2017s Path Of Despair and 2021s Fuck Your Starving Planet – divided by their full length debut album, Iniquity In Salvation, which Musipedia Of Metal described as a “set of unholy hymns”. Now, after three years of refining their sounds of war, honing their blades of ritual slaughter, Blasfeme are ready to unleash their next assault upon the light, with second album Black Legion!
Black Legion begins with a series of majestic chords that usher in the full-blooded fury of ‘Purified By The High Flames Of Hell’. The howling blast of darkness is shocking in its intensity, carrying the listener on a breakneck charge through roiling clouds and lightning strikes. And then in the eye of the storm Blasfeme carve open the song with a passage of irresistible classic heavy metal riffs. With a vibrant guitar sound, ringing with power, this bold deviation from the accepted texts lifts the band above the faceless hordes left screaming in their wake. As the album progresses this entwining of devotions becomes ever more formidable…first single ‘Ritualistic Exsanguination’ rides out through a shadowed atmosphere of twisted liturgy and unspeakable horror, a charge into the open maw of hell propelled by the furious, unrelenting drums, before another magnificent metal riff cuts through the maelstrom with devastating effect. Black Legion’s finest hour though comes with the momentous title track; steel against steel warfare in an arena of tumultuous thunder. Then at the song’s heart an iron fist opens revealing an expanse of darkly melodic chords and a guitar solo that screams into the firmament before raining death like a sky obscuring volley of arrows. This incredible album concludes with ‘Bound By The Blood Upon Our Swords’, a moment of reflection in the aftermath of battle which gives a wonderful sense of completion to the carnage that has gone before; a final thread in this tapestry of consuming atmosphere and exhilarating savagery.
With evocative artwork portraying a knight in obsidian armour, crushing his enemies, Black Legion will be released by British black metal label, Wulfhere Productions on July 12th, on vinyl, CD and cassette formats. With its venomously forceful sound and enthralling atmosphere, Blasfeme have distilled an intoxicating elixir of black metal’s caustic cruelty and heavy metal’s inherent might. Nothing will stand against the onslaught of the Black Legion!
Line-up:
Dialgar - Bass
Moord - Guitar/Vocals
Striga Hell – Drums
Parusight – Guitar/Vocals
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Stream "Basilisk" and "Warhorse" at: https://elementoffate.bandcamp.com/album/basilisk
Carol Phillips will host a listening party for the release at 7:30pm PST on Twitch. Get in on the action at https://www.twitch.tv/carolphillipsart
Phillips discusses the concepts, inspiration, and music for both of these stellar new songs below.
Basilisk: "AI is at the forefront of technology today, and like a demon released from Pandora's box, it is here to stay. Like it or not, there is no putting it back. Since its release, mankind will never be the same. Our increasing dependence on AI and technology is causing us to move further away from our humanity. These are new times in the era of man, and we are playing with fire once again. The basilisk is coming for all of us.
Inspired by Roko's Basilisk theory, which imagines a future where an AI tortures those who didn't help bring it into existence, I was fascinated by the concept of an evil AI overlord. Captivated by this chilling idea, I came up with a really catchy melody, and the idea for the song 'Basilisk' was born. Scott then worked his groovy heavy metal magic to fill out my melodies and musical ideas, bringing the track to life.
Musically, it’s a gritty, high-energy, groovy track that combines powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and intense vocals that conveys its urgent message. 'Basilisk' explores the rise of AI and the decline of human identity as we become increasingly dependent on this technology. It’s a commentary on the balance between technological progress and our humanity, hopefully leaving listeners both reflective and energized. Though, I feel we should heed the warning for the Basilisk, the singularity is fast approaching and AI, especially if not developed safely, it could easily become the very Basilisk that
Roko envisioned."
Warhorse: "'Warhorse' is a unique creative venture for Element of Fate unlike any of our other songs. Scott was inspired to craft an instrumental piece from some leftover riffs from 'Night Winds.' The riff he initially created for 'Night Winds' and used for 'Warhorse' has an amazing, powerful galloping rhythm, which inspired the song's title. When I heard the cinematic instrumental he had made, I felt it needed some vocals.
Although there are lyrics, they are minimal. I approached the song mostly by using my voice as an instrument, expressing myself through sound textures, combining sung vocals and screams. The song reminds me of a speech given before battle.You could view it as a rallying cry, urging us to band together and stand strong in this new, unpredictable world. The lyrics I chose are in Latin, speaking of facing the fire fearlessly, no matter what comes out of it. I wanted the message to be strong, matching the feeling of the music. I think it's a cool track that really lets your imagination wander."-- Carol Phillips
Credits:All music recorded at House Nine.
Mixed and mastered by John Mario at JBG Records.
Copyright 2024.
All artwork by Carol Phillips.
Line-Up:
Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programming
Bio:
Element of Fate is a melodic metal project consisting of fantasy artist and vocalist, Carol Phillips, and guitarist/musician, Scott Loose. The duo primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol's original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.
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We’re
proud to announce “DÉBIL”, a glorious and sprawling
remastered discography vinyl compilation covering the entire release history of
one of Brazil's most definitive dark punk bands, conceived and envisioned
side-to-side by Sentient Ruin with the band as an omen of more, and greater,
things to come from our partnership.With “Débil” CLAN DOS MORTOS CICATRIZ condense a fifteen-year career influenced by the darkest sides of punk and hardcore as well as by crust, Oi!, goth, deathrock, post-punk, and black metal, into twenty eight-song triumph of crepuscular and cemeterial death-punk majesty. Riddled with a tangible sense of loathing and malaise, these twenty eight tracks encapsulate the history of a band influenced by acts Black Flag, Misfits, G.I.S.M., Void, Christian Death, Rudimentary Peni, and Hellhammer as they revel in the most remitted and destitute declinations of punk, digging deep into the most skeptical underworld of the genre devoid of idealism and dominated instead by pessimism and negativity.
Despite being an experimental act with some digital releases exploring side-genres like noise, ambient and avantgarde, this staggering forty-six minute anthology remastered by Will Killingsworth contains all the strictly-punk tracks published by the band so far, covering the band's short 2017 self-titled debut album (which was re-recorded by the band in 2022), the subsequent "Febril" and "Febres Intermitentes" mini-albums from 2018 and 2019 respectively, as well as the recent 2022 "Senil" EP. All the tracks display Clan Dos Mortos Cicatriz's superb raw death-punk craftsmanship and their strict adherence to the golden eras of all the main styles which influenced them, with simple, short, necrotic and demented-sounding songs seething with grimness and filth and characterized by vocalist Felipe Soares' enigmatic lamented vocals and thought provoking lyrics in Portuguese telling disheartening tales of endless personal decay, struggle, disease, loss, misery and failure.
“Débil” is scheduled for a July 19 2024 release on vinyl and digital formats worldwide via Sentient Ruin.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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NOMAD
SNAKEPIT PRODUCTIONS
proudly presents:MORBID ANGEL - "LIVE IN NEW JERSEY 1989" lim. LP
It is with the GREATEST of honours that we are hereby presenting an exclusive collectible for the die-hard MORBID ANGEL fans!
An extremely rare recording of a Morbid Angel concert (New Jersey 1989) crossed our path and so we decided to put some effort into sharing this recording with the world! So we met with David Vincent, who was happy to grant us permission for this limited LP, making this an official bootleg!
This showcases one of the first times the legendary album “Altars of Madness” was presented live onto a young and hungry Death Metal scene. This the Morbid Angel we grew up with! The most devilish music that existed back then, and until now has rarely been matched!
These are the tracks that served as a cornerstone for every fucking subsequent Black and Death Metal release!!
This is pure Death Metal history in vinyl form!!
To meet everyone’s taste, three different versions have been made: 100 (black), 100 (super marble black/dark blue/red), 300 (marble red/black)
As we don’t want people complaining afterwards, here goes a little warning:
This is a Lo-Fi live recording! A collector’s item not recommended for the most sensitive listeners!
DESASTER - "BRINGING THE STORM TO ROTTERDAM" lim. LP
A new release from the German masters of Teutonic Black/Thrash Metal is heading your way!
We have managed to unbury a fantastic live recording from Desaster’s older days: 1997, just when their groundbreaking MCD “Stormbringer” had been released!
What you get here are live tracks from that MCD and from their debut full-length masterpiece “A Touch of Medieval Darkness”: eight tracks of boiling steel to pump into your veins!
You can now relive those magnificent times under the Teutonic banner and with great sound quality!!
This is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 100 copies black vinyl and 200 on super marble silver/black vinyl.
It includes a double-sided A2 poster and a full-colour gatefold insert featuring exclusive band-pictures from that specific ’97 tour and an extensive interview done especially for this occasion!
NOW IT IS TIME TO BANG... OR BE BANGED!!!!
ALPHA OMEGA – “kAOs”
"As the rottening coffin of black metal is carried to its grave, AO is the lamentations, the piss upon the gravestone and the defiling of the corpse. Yet, the resurrected hand striving upwards through the maggot-infested soil to claim, reclaim and proclaim its glorious rebirth.
Detached from the diluted, human main road that black metal today is treading, AO tramples a new, yet familiar and orthodox path in the darkest and most overgrown, forgotten of terrains.
No human cultivation but cultivation in the absolute sense of the Word.”
This album-length 6-track demo is a limited and exclusive release of 100 copies on tape-format!
SWEDISH BLACK METAL AT ITS BEST!!!
Curated by the Swedish BM elite, for fans of Funeral Mist!
AMEN CORNER – “JACHOL VE TEHILÁ”
In 1995, while the worldwide Black Metal scene was notoriously blooming, Brazilian veterans Amen Corner struck the world with their second full-length album “Jachol Ve Tehilá”. Back then having only been released on CD by the legendary Cogumelo Records (known for the cult releases of Sepultura, Sarcófago, Holocausto, etc), Nomad Snakepit saw it as a plight to release this milestone on LP at long last!
Somehow a perfect fit between the older works of Samael, Rotting Christ and Mortuary Drape, Amen Corner knew just how to convince in their own original way, through timeless nostalgic riffs, sickly demonic vocals, and a perfectly outbalanced early 90’s sound!
2nd version on vinyl:
Limited to 250 hand-numbered copies
Double LP pressed on transparent yellow & green vinyl
Housed in a gatefold sleeve using the original '95 CD lay out
3 bonus tracks
Almost 75 minutes(!) of old school Black Metal
OLD-SCHOOL BRAZILIAN BLACK METAL CULT!!
The album can be listened on all well-known streaming platforms.
Under exclusive license from Cogumelo Records.
This release will be exclusively distributed in Brazil by Cogumelo Records.
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Goatlord Corp. (Fra) – “Temple of Serpent Whores” LP/CD/tape
Expurgate (Swe) - "Nynäs Death" LP
Our releases are exclusively distributed in the USA by Nuclear War Now!
North American customers, please contact NWN directly to obtain our products!
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FFO: Kreator, Death, Into Eternity, Iced Earth
Legionary main man Frank D'Erasmo issued the following statement about the new EP:
"For years, I’ve been wanting to have a clean singer on a Legionary record. As my melodies continued to get better, it just seemed like the next logical progression for me to take. I did everything else that I wanted to musically (write an 11-minute epic, write multiple brutal/epic EPs), so it just seemed like the right time. This new EP features Chris Clancy, vocalist of Mutiny Within, so fans of his work should love this EP. The first three tracks are brand new and mix the past brutal elements of Legionary with a new proggy feel, as well as the clean vocals. The melodies on this EP are my strongest yet, and I truly believe people will find that these tracks have a lot of replay value! The final track is a remake of an old Legionary song (the title track from our one and only album, Arcane Divisions). The original recording was less than stellar, but we always loved the track, so re-recording it felt like a great idea. This EP blends the new with the old!" - Frank D'Erasmo
Track
Listing:1. Question Everything
2. Prison Realm
3. Neuroweaponry
4. Arcane Divisions (Remake)
EP Credits:
All Music written by Frank D’Erasmo.
All Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo (Except "Arcane Divisions", which was originally written by Tim Rocheny, and revised by Brian Kingsland).
Guitar Solos written by Tony Barhoum.
Mixed/Mastered by Ben Karas.
Artwork: Frank D'Erasmo
Line-up:
Tracks 1-3:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums & Bass
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Chris Clancy: Vocals
"Arcane Divisions" Line-up:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars & Drums
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Mike Carra: Bass
Brian Kingsland: Vocals
Bio:
Legionary is a death/thrash/melodic metal band, originally formed in The Bronx. Legionary once played live regularly, but is now a one-man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitars/Main Composer). Frank uses the services of some of the best metal musicians in the Tri-State area, and is currently dedicated to doing studio projects only at the moment.
The band was established in 2007 by Frank. Although Frank put an album to works immediately, it wasn't until early 2010 that a complete line-up had been achieved.
Legionary's self-titled demo was released in September of 2010, and quickly received high praise amongst New York and New Jersey metalheads. The demo includes two original tracks, "Deceiver" and "Awakening Reprisal." The performance earned Frank the honor of being enlisted on "Sick Drummer Magazine" the website.
Legionary's full length debut album titled Arcane Divisions (later remixed/remastered in late 2014) was released on iTunes in April 2012. It consists of 10 pulverizing tracks, each of which has their own identity. The album continues where the demo left off, but this time punishes you for nearly 50 minutes with riff after riff.
On April 16, 2013, Legionary released a 4 song EP titled Path Of Tyranny. The songs are politically themed, average around 4 minutes, and feature a new tuning for the band. The songs are in D standard tuning, which is a change from their usual C standard tuning. Regardless of the higher tuning, these songs are quite possibly Legionary's most intense to date, and feature a more thrashy/"epic" feel. The goal this time around was to have a more modern sounding mix.
The Once And For All EP, released in May of 2014, raised the bar even higher. These are the most mature and most technical Legionary songs ever, and feature the return of ex-lead guitarist Tony Barhoum, and newcomer Mike Dreher (Bassist for Condition Critical & Lich King).
The trend continues to this day, as Legionary looks to push their musical abilities to their limits on each release!
https://www.facebook.com/Legionaryband/
Reykjavík (IS) - Icelandic Death Metal squad DEVINE DEFILEMENT have released sophomore album, AGE OF ATROCITIES, on Rising Nemesis Records! The album is streaming in its entirety and can be purchased at: https://devinedefilement.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-atrocities
The band has released a whopping official videos for tracks from the album, which are available below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npQx4zFvmZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oP84T5AIJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWkl8VwrotM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Fv-SmbDDs
Track
Listing:1. Summoning
2. The Wolf of Bedburg (ft. Steinar Ólafsson)
3. Byzantine Blinding
4. Malformed Grin
5. Labyrinth of Disfigurement
6. All Rise
7. S.C.U (ft. Trausti from False Majesty & Floor from Korpse)
8. Betrothed to Blasphemy
9. Embedded in Filth
10. Wraith
11. SIC (Slipknot Cover)
Mixed and Recorded by Sigurjon Oli Liquid Slam Studios.
Mastered by Floor at GLDCHN Studios.
Artwork by Freyr Hreinsson.
Line-up:
Ingólfur Ólafsson (Vocals)
Guðmundur Hermann Lárusson (Guitar)
Arek Alenjikov (Bass & backing vocals)
Sigurjón Óli Gunnarsson (Guitar)
Stefán Friðriksson (Drums)
Freyr Hreinsson (Vocals)
Bio:
The slam crew of Devine Defilement has been on the forefront of the Icelandic death metal scene for the past few years. Pulling influences from a variety of death metal sub-genres they have concocted a brutal cocktail of groove, slams, blasts and ferocity that has made them a force to be reckoned with! Armed with the release of their sophomore album Age of Atrocities, they are poised to deliver a punishing 2024 for everyone who heeds their call.
https://www.facebook.com/devinedefilement/
KAIVS new
single For Satan Your Flesh For God Your SoulAs the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way.
Brace yourselves, for a new sinle "For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul" from the new album After the Flesh release in October 11, 2024. For the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Prepare for an onslaught of pure, unadulterated death metal fury as Brutal Records proudly announces the signing of Rome's very own purveyors of chaos, KAIVS.
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
AFTER THE FLESH
1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devangelic | Immolation | Cryptopsy | Incantation
Beneath the burning skies the moment of victory arrives. As endless squadrons of spiralling devils, the infernal legions upon the wing, tear through the clouds of flame and sulphur, the last angel, his face a mask of agonised bewilderment, gasps out a final prayer, a final plea to the absent Father. Golden ichor cascades over the jagged brimstone outcrop on which he lies with broken wings in brilliant, golden streams. The light fades from his eyes and a cacophony of screams rends the ash filled air, a billion blistered throats howl in bestial triumph and the Fallen turn their collective gaze upwards towards heights so long unseen. Far above, the gates of the Silver City stand open and unguarded. The conflict of aeons is over, the scales of balance toppled forever and the infinite realms of reality are become a Demonic Paradise!
Following on from the pulverising attack of their debut album Apocalypto, Indonesia’s Athropophagus Depravity have returned with a new collection of terror inducing hymns of horror - Demonic Paradise! The band have taken the chilling atmosphere and bludgeoning violence of Apocalypto and elevated it to new levels of intricate performance and accomplished brutality. Beginning with the shocking, instantaneous assault of ‘The Obscure Realm’- frenzied and frantic, yet delivered with a wicked precision - Demonic Paradise takes the listener on a thrilling gore-ride of total devastation. This album is a tour de force of brutal death metal, an absolute master class in sonic savagery. From the lurching malevolence of ‘Malicious Catastrophe’, a staggering animated corpse made sound, formed from rotten flesh, insatiable hunger and devilish intent to the ogre-march of ‘Preaching Above Depravity’ and the titanic title track - a towering pinnacle amongst mighty monoliths of destruction - Demonic Paradise is a veritable flailing machine of a thousand blades, dicing, dissecting and devouring. Even fans that immersed themselves neck deep in the blood and entrails of Apocalypto will be shocked by everything that Anthropophagus Depravity have achieved with Demonic Paradise. With its awesome array of riffs, violently expressive vocals and torrents of rhythmic annihilation this album is truly a monstrous edifice to behold!
For a second time Anthropophagus Depravity will march shoulder to shoulder with the princes of perversity, the barons of brutality - Comatose Music. Together they will bring Demonic Paradise to a trembling world on June 21st. Complete with the dark and glorious artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Massacre, Nocturnus AD, Terrorizer etc) and blessed again with the unholy mixing and mastering necromancy of Indra Cahya, whose poisonous spells infused Apocalypto with such horrendous hostility. Prepare to offer your souls upon the altar of Anthropophagus Depravity once again and celebrate with them the birth of a new kingdom, a new principality of torment - a Demonic Paradise!
Line-up:
Pandu Herlambang - Vocals
Eko Aryo Widodo - Guitar
Yohanes Widiasmoro - Bass
Sahrul Ramadhan – Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AnthropophagusDepravity
Omid, known by his stage name "Atash," fled Iran in 2019 seeking
refuge in Norway, known for its deep black metal history. He envisioned Norway
as a place where he could freely express himself musically and delve deeper
into the genre's spiritual and empowering aspects.However, in response to his music and antitheocratic stance under the Kaaboos moniker, Atash faced threats from certain groups. Fearing for his safety, he sought asylum in Norway.
After four years of residing in Norway, the Norwegian Immigration offices (UDI & UNE) rejected Atash's asylum claim and issued a deportation order. The decision disregards the potential dangers Atash faces upon returning to Iran.
Heavy metal, punk, and rock are deemed blasphemous and illegal in Iran. Participation in such music can lead to severe punishment, imprisonment, or even death.
Atash has a chance to appeal the decision, but legal representation comes at a steep cost. His lawyer requires a total of €17,000, of which Atash has already exhausted €6,000. Currently unemployed due to his asylum seeker status, Atash is struggling to cover basic necessities, let alone the remaining legal fees.
Atash has launched a fundraiser to raise the necessary funds for his legal battle. He pleads with the black metal community and anyone who values artistic freedom to donate and help him fight for his right to remain in Norway.
Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/urgent-fundraiser-for-metal-refugee
Message from Atash: https://youtu.be/K6Zjly9XpXI?si=L4rVHOsgx9fzlQm8
Kaaboos previously released two videos from his performance in front of the Iranian Embassy in Oslo, Norway: Wrath of Gods & a Taake cover.
Most recently, “Wrath of Gods” was selected among Metal Hammer UK’s tracks of the week.
Kaaboos (کابوس) which stands for Nightmare in Farsi/Persian, hails from Iran, but 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.
https://www.facebook.com/IblisManifestations/
https://kaaboos.bandcamp.com/
San Antonio (TX) - Texas Metal scorchers MYTHOLOGIK have partnered with Decibel for the pre-release stream of upcoming album, BLOOD IN THE SKY! Stream it at the link below!
Blood in the Sky will be released on June 14! Pre-orders available at: https://mythologik.bandcamp.com/album/blood-in-the-sky
A scorching heavy metal band from the boiling heat of Texas, featuring multi-instrumentalist Bryan Eckermann (Solo Artist, Scars of the Flesh, ex-Wings of Abaddon) on all instruments and Joe Gregory (Valkyrie TX) on Vocals. Mixing Eckermann's Melodic Blackened Death Metal musical tendencies with Gregory's Aggressive/Soaring vocals the likes of early/Mid 80's Thrash Metal. The result is something odd yet unique.
Their debut self-titled EP was released in 2023 and brought the initial vision to life. Now they are back with a proper full-ength onslaught, Blood in the Sky, for 2024, further developing and expanding upon their unique blend of metal.
Track
Listing:1 - Blood in the Sky
2 - Lord Death
3 - Scorched Earth
4 - Fallen Empire
5 - Satanael
6 - Disease of the Soul
7 - Dark Waters
8 - Purgatorium
9 - Epilogue
Recorded, engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Bryan Eckermann at Bonespill Studios.
Lyrics by Joe Gregory
Music by Bryan Eckermann
Artwork by Bryan Eckermann
Line-up:
Joe Gregory - Vocals
Bryan Eckermann - All Instruments
https://www.facebook.com/mythologiktx/
OFFICIUM TRISTE – „HORTUS VENENUM“
For
fans of - Saturnus, My
Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Draconian, Swallow The Sun, November’s
DoomWidely regarded as legends in the style, Dutch death/doom metal band Officium Triste have mastered the art of playing emotive yet elegant music and have honed their sound even more on their seventh full length album. 'Hortus Venenum' is a special album as it celebrates the band's 30th year anniversary and it's remarkable that even after so many years they have continued to evolve and improve upon their already established sound. The songwriting is surprisingly effective with its disarming simplicity and clean, exquisite tunes soaked in heartfelt emotion, delivered with the kind of sincerity which only comes from years of experience, both as musicians and worldly men. The relatively shorter songs have a sense of immediacy that the previous albums didn't have but their emotional depth is just as strong if not better than before. There are tasteful embellishments all over the album without affecting the sense of continuity and cohesiveness; there's diversity without disrupting the overall mood and the music's innate evocative power. With intuitively arranged songs, it's hardly perceptible that 'Hortus Venenum' is the band's shortest full length album and yet it's among their most potent ones - the beauty and appeal of the music on this one is nigh unparalleled. Suffice to say, it's another masterpiece from this band that only seems to get better with age.
Line up
Martin Kwakernaak - Synths
Niels Jordaan - Drums
William van Dijk - Rhythm guitars
Pim Blankenstein - Vocals
Gerard de Jong - Lead guitars
Theo Plaisier - Bass
Artwork by Paolo Girardi
Track listing:
1. Behind Closed Doors 05:22
2. My Poison Garden 04:33
3. Anna's Woe 07:19
4. Walk In Shadows 08:10
5. Forcefield 05:18
6. Angels With Broken Wings 10:20
Release date - September 6th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/officiumtriste
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
CARNIVORE DIPROSOPUS – “RISE OF THE INSURRECTION”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: august 9th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devourment | Bolt Thrower | Disavowed | Houwitser
The day of destruction has arrived, when your order and your systems of control collapse and fall in ruins. The time of chaos is now as the old world dies in flames and a hail of gunfire. The bloated body of your corporate domination will be torn asunder and your opulent palaces of sneering self-satisfaction will be washed away in a tidal wave of blood. The world will be reborn, screaming beneath the caterpillar tracks of the war machine. This is a new age of warfare; this is the rise of the insurrection!
Carnivore Diprosopus, purveyors of obliterating, bone-crushing brutality since 2002 are back with a career defining new album, their first since 2013 and their most destructive to date. Rise Of The Insurrection begins with the introductory piece, ‘Insurrection Ordinance’, which is a defiant demonstration of firepower as the Carnivore Diprosopus battalions take to the field of conflict. Remorseless, rolling riffs build in monstrous heaviness before the guns erupt in the world breaking barrage of ‘Begin Redemption’ and the sheer capability for carnage of Carnivore Diprosopus becomes apparent. There is no resisting this onslaught. You lose all sense of time and reality as ‘The Battle Of Saicasm (Aerial Predator)’ brings a blitzkrieg of death from above, leaving gaping wounds in the earth and the riffs of ‘The Onslaught…Cyborg Tank Division’ – featuring a guest appearance from Angel Ochoa (Abominable Putridity, Cephalotripsy, Disgorge etc) – tumble around your blasted ears like spent shell cases falling from a white hot machine gun spitting death. Perhaps the most impressive display of scorched earth sonics though, comes in the form of ‘Khristov’s Seventh Eagle Legion’, with its wonderful jarring notes like alarm bells announcing the end of the world that progress to a horrifying bludgeoning , accompanied by a vocal delivery of unearthly power from the band’s founder member and talismanic general, Mr. Oscarnivore T-666. Featuring as a bonus track, a reanimation of ‘Whore Collector Of Testicles’, with additional vocals from Rene Barthoulot of Slamentation, which first appeared on Carnivore…’s debut album, Filled My Stomach With A Pregnant’s Corpse back in 2004, Rise Of The Insurrection is a triumphant return to the frontlines for this most uncompromising of brutal death metal strike forces.
More than a decade on from previous album Condemned By The Alliance, Carnivore Diprosopus have retaken their place of prominence in the death metal ranks with ease. Complete with the war torn artwork of Pedro ‘Lordigan’ Sena (Analepsy, Ingested, Putrid Pile etc) Rise Of The Insurrection is irresistible and unstoppable. When Comatose Music unleash this beast on August 9th nothing will stand in its way!
Line-up:
Mr. Oscarnivore T-666 - Vocals
Pablo Gonzalez - Bass
Jose ‘Nacho’ Rondon - Guitar
Andres ‘Obispo’ Zuleta - Guitar
Wilson ‘Brigadier’ Henao - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
SWELLING REPULSION – “FATALLY MISGUIDED”
For
fans of
- Afflicted, early Adramelech, Defect Designer, Ænigmatum, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Atvm ,Horrendous
Swelling Repulsion have crafted their own style of death metal imbibing elements of various styles within the genre and giving it a refreshing expression. It's technical, progressive, even psychedelic and dissonant in parts and the way they've put it together is not only remarkably coherent, but also extremely catchy. This is busy, indulgent death metal music that is fun to listen to for a change and isn't as self-absorbed to come off as sounding too mechanical, premeditated or detached. There's an intuitive flow to the songs which do enough to maintain interest while always sustaining that undercurrent of groove that keeps things upbeat and enjoyable. It's an album the listener would want to willingly bury himself in and slowly unspool the intricate layers of riffing that have him cocooned in. 'Fatally Misguided' is a sprightly, delectable release with a quality of its own and it's one that compels the listener to revisit over and over without causing fatigue. This is one of those quirky hidden gems from the death metal underground that side-steps all trends and waves and simply oozes raw appeal.
Line up:
Bage - Vocals, Drums, FX
Donovan - Vocals, Guitars
Kristian Jablonicky – Bass
Artwork by The Masked Observer
Track listing:
1. Vanquished
2. Basking In Fumes Of Failure
3. Fatally Misguided
4. Sacred Doom
5. Cesspool of Dismembered Memory
6. Drug Induced Anti-Logic
7. Failure
8. Sullen Light of Expired Stars
Official release date - June 7th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Label owner Kunal Choksi Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.instagram.com/swellingrepulsion/
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Saor | Falls Of Rauros | Fen | Winterfylleth
There are pale ghosts drifting across the face of the moon tonight, as she hangs in imperious silence, surrounded by her court of stars. The cold light of this distant regal gathering dusts the hills with silver magic, as they march away over the horizon and into forever. And I will follow them, step by step through this world of mystery that man has forgotten, that still shines through the quiet hours while the children of empty avarice lie in dreamless slumber…
A Reckoning, the fourth full length album from Ben Sizer’s Arx Atrata begins with the instrumental track, ‘To Sunder The World’. Too substantial, too meaningful to be described as a mere introduction, ‘To Sunder The World’ builds in a purposeful, unhurried fashion. The increasing weight and brooding power within the sound is mirrored in the heart of the listener, a physical bond is formed as this journey begins, a tie that binds. There’s wonder, anticipation, a touch of fear…and then you are lifted, swept up into the starlit sky as ‘I Was A Witness To His Passing’ arrives on the stage in exhilarating, dramatic fashion. There is a sense of wisdom imparted as the rasping tones of the narrator of this tale cut through the riffs that race around you and notes like the chiming of ethereal bells seem to open doors to times not passed, but that we no longer have the eyes to see. This is atmospheric black metal at its most vital and formidable. This is music that matters. It might just save you from a slow death that you don’t even know you are dying. You could get lost in this album, as surely as if you wander from the path in the vast, shadowed forests of fairytale. The songs flow into each other like the blending of blood. Each one a new vision, but all part of one life-changing voyage through the landscape of myth to the roots of the earth. At the heart of the album lies ‘Mercy Unearned’, an epic song of fierce beauty where haunting melody, fierce intensity and a harsh, impassioned vocal meet and entwine. The word epic is used here, not just as a lazy synonym for ‘long’, but in its truest sense – grand in scale, breathtaking in its immensity and depth of emotion when you are submerged in its unfolding narrative. ‘The Witch’ is another song that demands individual mention; suitably beguiling and enchanting , it moves between moods, tempos and dynamics like the changing seasons. It has fire, mystery, deep sadness…a multitude of tales to tell. A Reckoning is everything that past Arx Atrata albums will have led you to expect, but also more than you could ever have hoped for…a milestone release for Ben Sizer that he will surely find hard to surpass.
Arx Atrata was summoned into life by Ben Sizer in 2013, more than ten years ago, beneath the boughs of ancient Sherwood Forest in the heart of England. With albums like 2019s critically acclaimed The Path Untravelled – about which Games, Braaains & A Headbanging Life stated “there is no faulting a single moment of this album” – and the remarkable, ambitious creativity of 2021s split release with Bleakwinter Shrine, The Warrior Cycle, Sizer has ensured Arx Atrata’s place in the annals of this island’s metal history. A Reckoning, his latest and without doubt greatest creation, will be released on CD and digital formats on July 5th, housed in stunning, evocative artwork that perfectly captures the spirit of the music that lies within. Be ready when the Reckoning time arrives…
Line-up:
Ben Sizer – All music and vocals
https://arxatrata.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArxAtrata/
CODEX MORTIS has unleashed the newest single off their forthcoming album, TALES OF WOE.
Stream "It Dies Today" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqR17-5pZHw
Black Lion Records will release Tales of Woe on June 21. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/tales-of-woe
Brace yourself for a chilling journey through an album that tells the harrowing story of demonic possession and mind control. Tales of Woe, the album from Dutch black metal band CODEX MORTIS, tells about an evil spirit that tortures a man through demonic possession and mind control. With horrific visions of its previous victims, the evil spirit tries to turn the man into a murderer. The man escapes its hold by taking his own life, as a desperate attempt to end the circle of terror...
In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.
Tracklist:
1. Forsaken
2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
3. Chosen
4. Trenched in Blood
5. Fire Screams and Death
6. It Dies with Me
The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir 'Smerdulak' Chebakov.
CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife.
Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.
Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.
CODEX MORTIS is:
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld
https://www.facebook.com/CodexMortis
“Humanism” is a masterpiece of pushing boundaries in the metal world, by moving beyond formula, incorporating other styles of music, and just generally composing to create the sounds and textures you wish to express, not just to please the ears of a particular fan base – art for the sake of art"
MALCONFORT - “HUMANISM”
For fans of - Virus, Ved Buens Ende, Oranssi Pazuzu, Sea Mosquito, Gruzja, Deathspell Omega
With a name inspired by a Deathspell Omega song, it would only be right to expect something out of the ordinary from this UK based experimental black metal band, but Malconfort have dismantled the very fabric of the genre on their debut album. They've rendered it almost irrelevant with their take on it. With members of Sea Mosquito and Amaltheia in their lineup, they're able to navigate around the music and seem to have a fair idea of what they are doing. And yet, they have managed to do something altogether different, something refreshing and liberating, perhaps even far removed from the core values of the genre itself. But that is exactly what makes it so special. They've seamlessly infused elements of free-form jazz, progressive and atmospheric music and changed the very composition of it. The music flows unhindered, finding its own pace, tone and direction, leaving the listener in suspense and awe. There is nothing quite like it. The music wafts along assuming varying different styles while remaining largely coherent and the album comes to an end before it can get pigeonholed. Even though 'Humanism' is not your typical black metal release or a very extreme one for that matter, its character is alluring if mystifying and deserves every bit of your attention simply because of its staggering uniqueness.
Line up:
Vocals - Nuun, Kopczak
Guitars and Bass - Fas
Synths - Kopczak, Fas
Drums - Kopczak
Album artwork by Nuun Studio
Track listing:
1. Compulsion (Ecstasy)
2. Cruelty (Elation)
3. Stain (Fantasy)
4. Rage (Indulgence)
5. Carnivore (God)
6. Inertia (Condense)
Official release date - July 5th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/malconfortband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 7.6 2024
Neue SORGSVART-Single und Lyric-Video „LANDESORG“
erschienen :
Diese epische Hymne wurde von Sorg, dem Mozart des Black Metal,
komponiert, als er noch ein Teenager war, im Jahr 2002. Hier sind einige
Gedanken und Überlegungen des Multiinstrumentalisten und Komponisten selbst zum
Hintergrund dieses 10-minütigen Epos:- Einheit Produktionen Deutschland Juni
2024
„Im Juni 793 stachen lange Holzschiffe mit aufwendigen Schnitzereien und kraftvollen Symbolen von der Westküste (wahrscheinlich in der Gegend von Hordaland und Rogaland) des bis dahin unbekannten Landes in See, das als Norwegen bekannt werden sollte, Norvegr, der Weg gen Norden.
Am 8. Juni durchbrachen diese mächtigen Boote den Nebel an der Küste von Lindisfarne. Auch wenn es zuvor vereinzelte Angriffe entlang der angelsächsischen Küste gegeben hatte, machte dieser Überfall Norwegen berüchtigt und prägte sich ins allgemeine Bewusstsein ein.
Doch die meisten Menschen scheinen zu vergessen, dass die durchschnittliche Nordmänner keine Elitekrieger waren, sondern einfache Bauern, die in einem rauen Klima an tückischen Berghängen ihr Land pflügten und bewirtschafteten, um ihre Familien in ihrem eigenen, sehr engen und geschlossenen Kreislauf des Lebens, ihre Existenz zu sichern und zu ernähren.
Diese „Krieger“ waren die wenigen Privilegierten, die Elite und Oberschicht der Ära, denen die Möglichkeit gegeben wurde, auf Entdeckungsreisen, zum Handeln und auf Raubzügen zu gehen, oft im Auftrag noch reicherer Könige, Grafen oder lokaler Häuptlinge. Sie kamen als stinkreiche christliche Henker zurück und beherrschten und unterdrückten die bescheidene heidnische Bauernschaft ihres Heimatlandes.“
-Sorg Hordaland Juni 2024
Lyric-Video: https://youtu.be/tCRk65OraEU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZHeBEIZ6bCTILtj200XPG
REGICIDE – “RESIST CONTROL”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Exhorder | Vio-lence | Warbringer
We’re living our lives under the gaze of the electric eye; a camera on every corner, peering from every doorway, following our every footstep. We feed the minutiae of our lives into the machine – our loves, our hates, our hopes and dreams, what we eat, when we sleep, when we wake. We are handed our opiates and pacifiers, our slow poisons and brain decay. We are divided and directed, our enemies clearly labelled. Our gaze is turned upon those we must hold responsible for our tears and hunger. Look there, not here – the art of misdirection. They are not keeping you safe, they are keeping you under control…
Rising from the vibrant Essex, UK metal scene, Regicide are not a band to submit to anyone’s attempts at enforced domination. Armed to the teeth with anger and attitude, riffs and rebellious spirit, when they open fire nothing and no-one is left standing. Debut full length album Resist Control is a call to arms, a defiant statement of intent and an absolute artillery barrage of neck-breaking thrash metal. The caustic vocals spit venom over steamroller rhythms and machine gun riffs, from the Exodus-style pit violence of ‘You Ain’t Nobody’ with its addictive chorus to the glorious high speed guitar attack of ‘Disposable Crown’ – an adrenaline shot, straight to the heart – and the massive ‘Unified Strength’ with its melodic sensibility adding depth and staying power to the steel clad fist-to-the-face attack, this is one album that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Since forging their bond of blood in 2020 Regicide have worked constantly, honing their skills and increasing their firepower through a series of singles, 2022s well received Burnt Eyes EP and gig after punishing gig. Now harder, heavier and more aggressive than ever before they are ready to unleash Resist Control and tear their way into the hearts and minds of thrashers everywhere.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Wayne ‘The Butcher’ Thompson (Draugrheim, Kaine etc), Resist Control sounds viciously sharp and possesses the weight and momentum of a tank. Complete with eye-searing artwork from tattooist Nigel White, this crushing display of fiercely focussed extreme metal, delivered with a grit and determination you can taste, will be heading your way on July 5th. Brace for impact and expect no fucking mercy!
Line-up:
Niall Byrne - Vocals/Guitars
Josh Birch - Bass
Mike Davies - Guitar
Jordan Maze - Drums
https://ukthrashers.org/uk-thrashers-pr-management/regicide/
Strap in for a dose of blister-boiling death metal goregrind from PDX with the debut full-length from Portland's HEMORRHOID.
RAW MATERIALS OF DECAY delivers 15 oozing sores chock full of bloody blasts & necrotic riffage. In a mere 25 minutes, this album will churn your guts and melt your face. For fans of brutal music!
Quietly released in March of this year, Raw Materials of Decay will receive proper worldwide treatment via a collaboration between Extremely Rotten Productions and Headsplit Records. The album will be available June 28 on CD, vinyl, digital, and cassette formats.
Stream the extreme that is HEMORRHOID on Spotify.
Raw
Materials of Decay tracklist:
1) Hemorrhoidal Removal Surgery
2) Exogenous Intestinal Blockage
3) Ultimate Commode of Chaos & Carnage
4) Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
5) Rancid Rectal Rupture
6) A Dozen Suppurating Masses
7) Stool Borne Illness
8) Sliced and Tucked
9) Raw Materials of Decay
10) Dante’s Fecal Inferno
11) Liquefied In A Caustic Sludge
12) Esophageal Rupture
13) Ectopic Scrambling
14) Festering Blood Pit
15) Cacophony of Bloody Lactation
Cover artwork by Filtheffigy. Raw Materials of Decay was recorded and mixed by Charlie Koryn at Underworld Studios and mastered by Noah Buchanan.
HEMORRHOID was formed in the US Pacific Northwest in 2021 with the intention to play sick, grinding death metal. The band made their live debut during a mini-tour with Necropsy Odor and Human Effluence in 2022. A rehearsal promo was released to mark the trek. The official demo came out in January 2023, followed by a small Finland & Denmark run with Torture Rack in 2023.
HEMORRHOID is:
Obsessor of Necrotic Coitus - bass
Disgustor - drums/vocals
Crystal Seth - guitar/vocals
www.facebook.com/extremelyrottenproductions
https://www.facebook.com/headsplitrecords
https://hemorrhoid-us.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration-23
Today
Southern Californian doyens of deathcore, (UN)WORTHY have
unleashed a monstrous new single and accompanying video. 'THIS TOO
SHALL PASS' is the third track to take to the spotlight from
(Un)Worthy's latest album, THIS PRESENT DARKNESS. Following
in the smoking wake of previous singles 'Forsaken By God' and title track 'This
Present Darkness', 'This Too Shall Pass', featuring a guest appearance
from Holy Name guitarist Joe Holt, is further irrefutable
evidence that when it comes to deathcore, (Un)Worthy are just about as heavy as
it gets!
You can watch the official lyric video for 'This Too Shall Pass' now, at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel. Just click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszJdLYZhtM to enter the darkness!
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/unworthyband.ca
Death folk act CADAVEROUS CONDITION release new video “THE ETERNAL BURIAL”.
Pre-order upcoming album "NEVER ARRIVE, NEVER RETURN" via https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=cadaverous-condition
Austrian death metal survivalists Cadaverous Condition have released the second single and lyric video off their upcoming album, "Never Arrive, Never Return". Entitled “The Eternal Burial”, the new single is available to stream now via all major platforms.
Watch the lyric video via YouTube: https://youtu.be/R499UY5wQX4?si=A5hYtXYEBKF4sNn2
Stream via digital platforms here: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TEB
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is set for a 14 June release via The Circle Music on CD and LP formats.
Digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/NANR
"Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring epic tracks like the opener "They Came From The Hills," alongside haunting half-ballad "All The Wrong Turns" or "From The Other Side." Brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs like "The Plow" are interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is the quintessential Cadaverous Condition experience: a relentless journey with no peace or rest. The album's artwork reflects this theme, depicting the ghosts (or inner demons?) we encounter on our path through life's complexities. In a nod to the band's past, the album closes with "To Be", a newly recorded version of a song written in 1992, a massive old-school death-doom march that leads the listener to a place of desolate solitude.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CadaverousCondition/
San Antonio (TX) - Texas Metal scorchers MYTHOLOGIK have released the official lyric video for "SATANAEL" the third single from upcoming album, BLOOD IN THE SKY.
Click to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP9-ioLCJlU
A scorching heavy metal band from the boiling heat of Texas, featuring multi-instrumentalist Bryan Eckermann (Solo Artist, Scars of the Flesh, ex-Wings of Abaddon) on all instruments and Joe Gregory (Valkyrie TX) on Vocals. Mixing Eckermann's Melodic Blackened Death Metal musical tendencies with Gregory's Aggressive/Soaring vocals the likes of early/Mid 80's Thrash Metal. The result is something odd yet unique.
Their debut self-titled EP was released in 2023 and brought the initial vision to life. Now they are back with a proper full-ength onslaught, Blood in the Sky, for 2024, further developing and expanding upon their unique blend of metal.
Blood in the Sky will be released on June 14!
Pre-order:
https://mythologik.bandcamp.com/album/blood-in-the-sky
Track Listing:
1 - Blood in the Sky
2 - Lord Death
3 - Scorched Earth
4 - Fallen Empire
5 - Satanael
6 - Disease of the Soul
7 - Dark Waters
8 - Purgatorium
9 - Epilogue
Recorded, engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Bryan Eckermann at Bonespill Studios.
Lyrics by Joe Gregory
Music by Bryan Eckermann
Artwork by Bryan Eckermann
Line-up:
Joe Gregory - Vocals
Bryan Eckermann - All Instruments
https://www.facebook.com/mythologiktx/
Finnish folk/black metal band Wolfhorde is set to release their third studio album 'Bloodmoon Symphonies' on August 30th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)' is out now and also music video is done which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/W2lI0q65z-E
The band comments:
"Tormented is a song about loss of focus and seeing darkness in the light of day. It’s about realizing you’ve passed the point of no return and are spiraling out of control.”
The video production took place in Central Finland – in the city of Jyväskylä and in the mossy forests of Keuruu during the winter of 2024."
Track
list:
01. Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog
02. Forsaken Shrine
03. Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)
04. Kuoleman Mustat Siivet
05. Anubis
06. Phantom Queen
07. Last Good Fight
08. Bloodmoon Symphony
Composed by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Lyrics by Juho Tuominen
Album cover by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Listen Tormented (Beyond Apprehension) on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wolfhorde-tormented
Biography:
Wolfhorde skillfully combines different elements into metal music.The way our music is presented is well thought out, and it includes influences from folk music and the vast sound worlds of cinematic music. The goal is to create a versatile, distinctive and engaging listening experience. While we embrace the intensity and power of metal, we also integrate the softer, more melodic aspects. This combination of styles allows us to create music that is not only heavy and compelling, but also rich in texture and meaning. We combine aggressive guitar riffs with atmospheric symphonies and folk music accompanied by various lyrical themes.
Line-up:
Werihukka - Guitar and other instruments
Hukkapätkä - Vocals and Drums
https://www.wolfhorde.fi
https://www.facebook.com/WolfhordeBandOfficial
Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbbL8uRpsw
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation, Voices Beneath the Rubble. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:
1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
www.facebook.com/driftintoblack
Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand comments on the song. "'Goetia' is ritual magick. From its earliest form as a dark folk piece, the song uses the language of spirituality to commune with nature. The blend of heavy metal distortion, acoustic tones, and goth rock guitar lines recall Sentenced and Siouxsie & the Banshees, while the catchy jangle pop chorus reads as an occult ode to Johnny Marr. The lyrics riff on Wallace Stevens's 'Sunday Morning,' taking the beauty of the natural world into the realm of the mystical. The song's appeal is ultimately transcendentalist, in that by letting the trees envelop our ego, we can understand ourselves."
"Goetia" is now available on streaming platforms. Listen at https://linktr.ee/fourthdominion
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
BIO
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
COMANIAC is proud to unveil the
mesmerizing animated lyric video for their intense "LONG LIFE
DOLL" track. Taken from their album "NONE FOR
ALL", set to release in a CD special edition featuring two
electrifying bonus tracks via Wormholedeath, this animated sensation is
set to captivate the audience everywhere.
"Long Life Doll" delves into the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of betrayal, self-reflection, and the tumultuous nature of relationships. What initially masquerades as love is revealed to be nothing more than a selfish mental state, exposing the raw pain of deception. Through blistering riffs and searing vocals, Comaniac delivers a profound commentary on the complexities of human interaction.
"None For All" addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society.
Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically
"None For All" is available for purchase on all major digital platforms: https://music.imusician.pro/a/IC8H6Gxf
The CD release is scheduled for June 28, 2024.
Pre-order link: https://www.auralwebstore.com/
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.facebook.com/ComaniacOfficial
Minneapolis (MN) - GRAND DEMISE OF CIVILIZATION have released new album THE BLAZE OF ABADDON on Ordovician Records! The band's fourth album of Epic Hell Metal is available on compact disc, cassette, and digital formats. Stream and purchase it at the following link:
https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grand-demise-of-civilization-the-blaze-of-abaddon
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Track
Listing:
2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilim
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
https://linktr.ee/ordovicianrecords
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570482754
Out today is pummelling speed-ball single, 'SETTLE SCORES THE OLD WAY' a blistering riff assault of classic thrash done the right way. This beast of a track hits with a potent savagery that will knock any doubters into the middle of next week - pure neck-snapping metallic fury! The single is accompanied by a brilliant performance video which can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxu6_IxXvRo
'Settle
Scores The Old Way' is taken from the new full length Solitary album, EMBRACE
THE DARKNESS, which will be released on August 23rd. Once again
produced by Simon Efemey (Paradise Lost, Napalm Death, Deceased etc)
who helped fashion Solitary's last thrash masterpiece, The Truth Behind
The Lies, Embrace The Darkness shows a band operating at the absolute peak of
their powers. Adorned in the unmistakeable artwork of the legendary Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The
Almighty etc) this is the finest Solitary album to date.
As always, the road dogs of Solitary will be taking their latest thrash creation to the stage everywhere they can and have already announced the first leg of the Embrace The Darkness tour...
13/09 - The Peer Hat - Manchester
14/09 - Cart & Horses - London
21/09 - Legends - Edinburgh
22/09 - Santiago Bar - Leeds
28/09 - XS - Wrexham
28/11 - Voodoo - Belfast
29/11 - Fibber Magees - Dublin
30/11 - Dolans - Limerick
07/12 - Dead Wax - Birmingham
https://www.facebook.com/Official.Solitary
We’re
extremely proud to announce the first ever vinyl release for the debut
monstrosity by cryptic French blackened nekro-doom and death-sludge
heretics MAUDISSEZ; a grueling slab of utter nihilism and
misanthropy vomited straight from the black abyss of the blindest religious
darkness.
Nothing is known about this band, aside from this gut-wrenching, tomb-like, subsonic aural profanation against catholicism which was recorded live in a church in France sometime in 2023 as a horrendous desecration ritual. The putrid offering was then self-released by the band digitally on Bandcamp and on cassette, before ending up in an inevitable unholy pact with Sentient Ruin to have the heretical onslaught spread to a wider audience for the first time ever on vinyl format. An implausible crossway of sorts between bands like Corrupted, Hell, Primitive Man, Dragged Into Sunlight and Gnaw Their Tongues, the enigmatic band's peculiar self-described anti-catholic blackened sludge/death-doom displays an abysmal atmosphere shrouded in dissonance and a nekro-fucked audio quality reminiscent of raw punk and raw black metal, but with a massive bottom-caving low end, and absolutely smothering and crushing levels of heaviness. An utter abomination conceived as a vessel of encompassing auditory torment for Maudissez to perpetrate their enigmatic mission of denying catholicism through a wretched defilement of absolute, slow-moving sonic nihilism.
Maudissez’s debut self-titled album has a vinyl street date of July 5 2024.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/maudissez-maudissez
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/maudissez
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Indonesia
Release date: TBA
Std jewel case CD, limited edition
Divine Retribution Unleashed is Vultures’ first EP that also becomes a sign of band's exploration in Death Metal. They combine the influences from the old and new generation of Death Metal such as Bolt Thrower, Frozen Soul, Kommand, and other HM-2 maniacs.
This EP contains 6 songs that are connected from one to another in one storyline. They cited some of the lyrics and events from the Holy Qur’an that let the listeners interpret it by themselves. But, in general, it mostly discusses the events about Pharaoh and Moses, war, death, aftermath, and doomsday.
“Divine Retribution Unleashed” is a reminder for everyone that every single sin is counted, and has consequences. Death is not the end. It is a new beginning.
Tracklist:
1. An Ode to Death and Destruction
2. Inevitable Fate
3. The Splitting of the Sea
4. Rain of Swords
5. Eternal Sleep
6. Land of Gathering
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
All music & lyrics were performed and arranged by Vultures with the help of Romadhon Pungkas on drums
Recorded at Siranda Studio & Inside the Whale Lab (@insidethewhale.labs)
Mixed and mastered by Irvan Naba (Inside the Whale Lab) (@irvnfdhl_ / @insidethewhale.labs)
Special Guest Musicians:
“An Ode to Death and Destruction” was performed by Dyah Ayu Larasati.
Drums on all songs were filled by Romadhon Pungkas
Official line up:
Amar Amrullah (Vocals)
Adam Maulana (Guitar)
Rama Budihara (Bass)
Art credits:
Logo, artwork, and layout by Wisnu Aji (@bloodthrower_)
Band photo by Rafli Atmaja (@teenageisover)
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
vulturesdm@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
RHEA – “AURASOUNDS”
Style: Doom metal
Time: 5 songs, 28 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
The North Moravian doom metal scene of the 1990s was a phenomenon that was not created artificially, but arose spontaneously, lasted only a few years and left indelible memories. In the following years, the bands evolved musically and more or less abandoned their roots. In addition to the names that cannot be unknown to fans not only of the Czech underground (such as DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, SILENT STREAM OF GODLESS ELEGY, HYPNOTIC SCENERY or ENDLESS), the doom nineties in North Moravia provided a fertile ground for formations, whose past existence will be recalled only by those who still remember.
One of such bands is RHEA from city Havířov, which attracted attention with their successful demo “Aurasounds” in 1999. By 2003, RHEA left only six songs, including four from the “Aurasounds” tape demo.
In 2024, it is 25 years since the release of “Aurasounds” and it was this anniversary that initiated me to release for the first time on CD!
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_f8sQfycv4&t=16s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/rhea-aurasounds-2/
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
SICK FEAST 2024
Lycanthropic Chants presents the second edition of Sick Feast for you to celebrate a night of extreme underground musick on 19th October 2024. You will get served with a fine selection of disgusting bands from all over Europe who invite you to fester at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
FESSUS (AUT)
FILTHDIGGER (NOR)
KRYPTS (FIN)
MORSCH (GER)
UNDERGANG (DNK)
+ more bands tba
www.facebook.com/events/225145977350065/
See you there!
Upcoming CRYPTIC BROOD shows
2024.07.03-07, CZE/Trutnov @ Obscene Extreme Fest
2024.09.14, GER/Wermelskirchen @ Hymns Of Eternal Decay Fest II
2024.11.23, CZE/Brno @ Power Grindcore mini fest
2024.11.29, NOR/Oslo @ Oslo Deathfest
www.crypticbrood.de/live/
Upcoming REPULSIVE FEAST shows
REPULSIVE FEAST will play a four days trip entitled „Nauseating The North“, two of these shows in support of SUFFOCATION and SANGUISUGABOGG (Wolfsburg, Kassel), the other two shows together with GRAVEHAMMER:
2024.06.06, GER/Wolfsburg @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost
2024.06.07, DEN/Århus @ Sidesporet / Rottereden
2024.06.08, DEN/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2024.06.09, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube (Facebook)
www.repulsive-feast.de/live/
Upcoming shows in Wolfsburg
06.06.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: SUFFOCATION (USA) + SANGUISUGABOGG (USA) + ACRANIUS (GER) + REPULSIVE FEAST (GER)
Am Donnerstag, den 6. Juni 2024 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
SUFFOCATION (Brutal/Technical Death Metal / USA, New York)
SANGUISUGABOGG (Death Metal / USA, Ohio)
ACRANIUS (Brutal Deathcore / GER, Rostock)
REPULSIVE FEAST (Death Metal/Grindcore / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 18:00 Uhr
Bands beginnen 18:30 Uhr (pünktlich!)
Vorverkauf kostet 25 EUR zzgl. Gebühren
Abendkasse kostet 28 EUR
13.06.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: MASTER (USA/CZE) + ARROGANZ (GER) + ZEIT (GER)
Am Donnerstag, den 13. Juni 2024 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
MASTER (Death/Thrash Metal / USA, Illinois / CZE, Uherské Hradiště)
ARROGANZ (Black/Death Metal / GER, Cottbus)
ZEIT (Black/Doom Metal / GER, Leipzig)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr (pünktlich!)
Abendkasse kostet 20 EUR
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Distro additions since last newsletter:
ANATOMIA / ETERNAL ROT split-LP
AZATOTH / CRYPTIC HATRED – “Obnoxious Path To Reincarnation” MC
BLACK WOUND “Warping Structure” LP
BOLT STEIN – “Rebirth Of Humanity” LP
BURIAL / NIGHT HAG – “Utterances From Below” split-LP
C.S.S.O. – “Collection” DLP
CONVULSIONS – “Grindcore Not War” LP
COPROLITH – “Coprolith” MLP
DEPRESSION – “Unglaube” LP
EXCAVED – “Skull Stomp” MC
EXCAVED – “The Rotten Touch” MC
ILSA – “Repression” LP
MALFORMED – “Uncontrollable Malformity” 7″
MEAT SPREADER – “Mental Disease Transmitted By Radioactive Fear” LP
PUTRESCENT – “Inhuman Infestation” MC
SONIC POISON – “Grinded Leftovers” MC
ULCEROUS PHLEGM – “Phlegm As A Last Consequence” LP
VRENTH – “Succumb To Chaos” LP
YACÖPSAE – “Vorl ä ufige Vernichtung” LP
Thanks for your attention! Cheers Steffen
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BRUTAL RECORDS unleashes pure chaos with the signing of CULT OF ORPIST! Get ready for an unyielding blitz of pure death/thrash metal devastation! Brutal Records is ecstatic to announce the signing and upcoming release of the debut album "ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE CANS" on September 06, 2024, from Greece's very own purveyors of chaos, Cult of Orpist.
Emerging from the deepest abysses of Greece, this death metal powerhouse
initially unleashed their wrath with the unforgiving 2022 debut self-titled EP.„Im Juni 793 stachen lange Holzschiffe mit aufwendigen Schnitzereien und kraftvollen Symbolen von der Westküste (wahrscheinlich in der Gegend von Hordaland und Rogaland) des bis dahin unbekannten Landes in See, das als Norwegen bekannt werden sollte, Norvegr, der Weg gen Norden.
Am 8. Juni durchbrachen diese mächtigen Boote den Nebel an der Küste von Lindisfarne. Auch wenn es zuvor vereinzelte Angriffe entlang der angelsächsischen Küste gegeben hatte, machte dieser Überfall Norwegen berüchtigt und prägte sich ins allgemeine Bewusstsein ein.
Doch die meisten Menschen scheinen zu vergessen, dass die durchschnittliche Nordmänner keine Elitekrieger waren, sondern einfache Bauern, die in einem rauen Klima an tückischen Berghängen ihr Land pflügten und bewirtschafteten, um ihre Familien in ihrem eigenen, sehr engen und geschlossenen Kreislauf des Lebens, ihre Existenz zu sichern und zu ernähren.
Diese „Krieger“ waren die wenigen Privilegierten, die Elite und Oberschicht der Ära, denen die Möglichkeit gegeben wurde, auf Entdeckungsreisen, zum Handeln und auf Raubzügen zu gehen, oft im Auftrag noch reicherer Könige, Grafen oder lokaler Häuptlinge. Sie kamen als stinkreiche christliche Henker zurück und beherrschten und unterdrückten die bescheidene heidnische Bauernschaft ihres Heimatlandes.“
-Sorg Hordaland Juni 2024
Lyric-Video: https://youtu.be/tCRk65OraEU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZHeBEIZ6bCTILtj200XPG
REGICIDE – “RESIST CONTROL”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Exodus | Exhorder | Vio-lence | Warbringer
We’re living our lives under the gaze of the electric eye; a camera on every corner, peering from every doorway, following our every footstep. We feed the minutiae of our lives into the machine – our loves, our hates, our hopes and dreams, what we eat, when we sleep, when we wake. We are handed our opiates and pacifiers, our slow poisons and brain decay. We are divided and directed, our enemies clearly labelled. Our gaze is turned upon those we must hold responsible for our tears and hunger. Look there, not here – the art of misdirection. They are not keeping you safe, they are keeping you under control…
Rising from the vibrant Essex, UK metal scene, Regicide are not a band to submit to anyone’s attempts at enforced domination. Armed to the teeth with anger and attitude, riffs and rebellious spirit, when they open fire nothing and no-one is left standing. Debut full length album Resist Control is a call to arms, a defiant statement of intent and an absolute artillery barrage of neck-breaking thrash metal. The caustic vocals spit venom over steamroller rhythms and machine gun riffs, from the Exodus-style pit violence of ‘You Ain’t Nobody’ with its addictive chorus to the glorious high speed guitar attack of ‘Disposable Crown’ – an adrenaline shot, straight to the heart – and the massive ‘Unified Strength’ with its melodic sensibility adding depth and staying power to the steel clad fist-to-the-face attack, this is one album that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Since forging their bond of blood in 2020 Regicide have worked constantly, honing their skills and increasing their firepower through a series of singles, 2022s well received Burnt Eyes EP and gig after punishing gig. Now harder, heavier and more aggressive than ever before they are ready to unleash Resist Control and tear their way into the hearts and minds of thrashers everywhere.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Wayne ‘The Butcher’ Thompson (Draugrheim, Kaine etc), Resist Control sounds viciously sharp and possesses the weight and momentum of a tank. Complete with eye-searing artwork from tattooist Nigel White, this crushing display of fiercely focussed extreme metal, delivered with a grit and determination you can taste, will be heading your way on July 5th. Brace for impact and expect no fucking mercy!
Line-up:
Niall Byrne - Vocals/Guitars
Josh Birch - Bass
Mike Davies - Guitar
Jordan Maze - Drums
https://ukthrashers.org/uk-thrashers-pr-management/regicide/
Strap in for a dose of blister-boiling death metal goregrind from PDX with the debut full-length from Portland's HEMORRHOID.
RAW MATERIALS OF DECAY delivers 15 oozing sores chock full of bloody blasts & necrotic riffage. In a mere 25 minutes, this album will churn your guts and melt your face. For fans of brutal music!
Quietly released in March of this year, Raw Materials of Decay will receive proper worldwide treatment via a collaboration between Extremely Rotten Productions and Headsplit Records. The album will be available June 28 on CD, vinyl, digital, and cassette formats.
Stream the extreme that is HEMORRHOID on Spotify.
Raw
Materials of Decay tracklist:1) Hemorrhoidal Removal Surgery
2) Exogenous Intestinal Blockage
3) Ultimate Commode of Chaos & Carnage
4) Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
5) Rancid Rectal Rupture
6) A Dozen Suppurating Masses
7) Stool Borne Illness
8) Sliced and Tucked
9) Raw Materials of Decay
10) Dante’s Fecal Inferno
11) Liquefied In A Caustic Sludge
12) Esophageal Rupture
13) Ectopic Scrambling
14) Festering Blood Pit
15) Cacophony of Bloody Lactation
Cover artwork by Filtheffigy. Raw Materials of Decay was recorded and mixed by Charlie Koryn at Underworld Studios and mastered by Noah Buchanan.
HEMORRHOID was formed in the US Pacific Northwest in 2021 with the intention to play sick, grinding death metal. The band made their live debut during a mini-tour with Necropsy Odor and Human Effluence in 2022. A rehearsal promo was released to mark the trek. The official demo came out in January 2023, followed by a small Finland & Denmark run with Torture Rack in 2023.
HEMORRHOID is:
Obsessor of Necrotic Coitus - bass
Disgustor - drums/vocals
Crystal Seth - guitar/vocals
www.facebook.com/extremelyrottenproductions
https://www.facebook.com/headsplitrecords
https://hemorrhoid-us.bandcamp.com/album/demonstration-23
Today
Southern Californian doyens of deathcore, (UN)WORTHY have
unleashed a monstrous new single and accompanying video. 'THIS TOO
SHALL PASS' is the third track to take to the spotlight from
(Un)Worthy's latest album, THIS PRESENT DARKNESS. Following
in the smoking wake of previous singles 'Forsaken By God' and title track 'This
Present Darkness', 'This Too Shall Pass', featuring a guest appearance
from Holy Name guitarist Joe Holt, is further irrefutable
evidence that when it comes to deathcore, (Un)Worthy are just about as heavy as
it gets!You can watch the official lyric video for 'This Too Shall Pass' now, at the Rottweiler Records YouTube channel. Just click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszJdLYZhtM to enter the darkness!
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/unworthyband.ca
Death folk act CADAVEROUS CONDITION release new video “THE ETERNAL BURIAL”.
Pre-order upcoming album "NEVER ARRIVE, NEVER RETURN" via https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=cadaverous-condition
Austrian death metal survivalists Cadaverous Condition have released the second single and lyric video off their upcoming album, "Never Arrive, Never Return". Entitled “The Eternal Burial”, the new single is available to stream now via all major platforms.
Watch the lyric video via YouTube: https://youtu.be/R499UY5wQX4?si=A5hYtXYEBKF4sNn2Stream via digital platforms here: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TEB
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is set for a 14 June release via The Circle Music on CD and LP formats.
Digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/NANR
"Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring epic tracks like the opener "They Came From The Hills," alongside haunting half-ballad "All The Wrong Turns" or "From The Other Side." Brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs like "The Plow" are interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is the quintessential Cadaverous Condition experience: a relentless journey with no peace or rest. The album's artwork reflects this theme, depicting the ghosts (or inner demons?) we encounter on our path through life's complexities. In a nod to the band's past, the album closes with "To Be", a newly recorded version of a song written in 1992, a massive old-school death-doom march that leads the listener to a place of desolate solitude.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CadaverousCondition/
San Antonio (TX) - Texas Metal scorchers MYTHOLOGIK have released the official lyric video for "SATANAEL" the third single from upcoming album, BLOOD IN THE SKY.
Click to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP9-ioLCJlU
A scorching heavy metal band from the boiling heat of Texas, featuring multi-instrumentalist Bryan Eckermann (Solo Artist, Scars of the Flesh, ex-Wings of Abaddon) on all instruments and Joe Gregory (Valkyrie TX) on Vocals. Mixing Eckermann's Melodic Blackened Death Metal musical tendencies with Gregory's Aggressive/Soaring vocals the likes of early/Mid 80's Thrash Metal. The result is something odd yet unique.
Their debut self-titled EP was released in 2023 and brought the initial vision to life. Now they are back with a proper full-ength onslaught, Blood in the Sky, for 2024, further developing and expanding upon their unique blend of metal.
Blood in the Sky will be released on June 14!
Pre-order:
https://mythologik.bandcamp.com/album/blood-in-the-skyTrack Listing:
1 - Blood in the Sky
2 - Lord Death
3 - Scorched Earth
4 - Fallen Empire
5 - Satanael
6 - Disease of the Soul
7 - Dark Waters
8 - Purgatorium
9 - Epilogue
Recorded, engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Bryan Eckermann at Bonespill Studios.
Lyrics by Joe Gregory
Music by Bryan Eckermann
Artwork by Bryan Eckermann
Line-up:
Joe Gregory - Vocals
Bryan Eckermann - All Instruments
https://www.facebook.com/mythologiktx/
Finnish folk/black metal band Wolfhorde is set to release their third studio album 'Bloodmoon Symphonies' on August 30th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)' is out now and also music video is done which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/W2lI0q65z-E
The band comments:
"Tormented is a song about loss of focus and seeing darkness in the light of day. It’s about realizing you’ve passed the point of no return and are spiraling out of control.”
The video production took place in Central Finland – in the city of Jyväskylä and in the mossy forests of Keuruu during the winter of 2024."
Track
list:01. Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog
02. Forsaken Shrine
03. Tormented (Beyond Apprehension)
04. Kuoleman Mustat Siivet
05. Anubis
06. Phantom Queen
07. Last Good Fight
08. Bloodmoon Symphony
Composed by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Lyrics by Juho Tuominen
Album cover by Juha-Matti Koppelomäki
Listen Tormented (Beyond Apprehension) on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/wolfhorde-tormented
Biography:
Wolfhorde skillfully combines different elements into metal music.The way our music is presented is well thought out, and it includes influences from folk music and the vast sound worlds of cinematic music. The goal is to create a versatile, distinctive and engaging listening experience. While we embrace the intensity and power of metal, we also integrate the softer, more melodic aspects. This combination of styles allows us to create music that is not only heavy and compelling, but also rich in texture and meaning. We combine aggressive guitar riffs with atmospheric symphonies and folk music accompanied by various lyrical themes.
Line-up:
Werihukka - Guitar and other instruments
Hukkapätkä - Vocals and Drums
https://www.wolfhorde.fi
https://www.facebook.com/WolfhordeBandOfficial
Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfbbL8uRpsw
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation, Voices Beneath the Rubble. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
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Bassist/vocalist Meadow Wyand comments on the song. "'Goetia' is ritual magick. From its earliest form as a dark folk piece, the song uses the language of spirituality to commune with nature. The blend of heavy metal distortion, acoustic tones, and goth rock guitar lines recall Sentenced and Siouxsie & the Banshees, while the catchy jangle pop chorus reads as an occult ode to Johnny Marr. The lyrics riff on Wallace Stevens's 'Sunday Morning,' taking the beauty of the natural world into the realm of the mystical. The song's appeal is ultimately transcendentalist, in that by letting the trees envelop our ego, we can understand ourselves."
"Goetia" is now available on streaming platforms. Listen at https://linktr.ee/fourthdominion
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. The album confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
BIO
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
COMANIAC is proud to unveil the
mesmerizing animated lyric video for their intense "LONG LIFE
DOLL" track. Taken from their album "NONE FOR
ALL", set to release in a CD special edition featuring two
electrifying bonus tracks via Wormholedeath, this animated sensation is
set to captivate the audience everywhere."Long Life Doll" delves into the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of betrayal, self-reflection, and the tumultuous nature of relationships. What initially masquerades as love is revealed to be nothing more than a selfish mental state, exposing the raw pain of deception. Through blistering riffs and searing vocals, Comaniac delivers a profound commentary on the complexities of human interaction.
"None For All" addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society.
Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically
"None For All" is available for purchase on all major digital platforms: https://music.imusician.pro/a/IC8H6Gxf
The CD release is scheduled for June 28, 2024.
Pre-order link: https://www.auralwebstore.com/
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.facebook.com/ComaniacOfficial
Minneapolis (MN) - GRAND DEMISE OF CIVILIZATION have released new album THE BLAZE OF ABADDON on Ordovician Records! The band's fourth album of Epic Hell Metal is available on compact disc, cassette, and digital formats. Stream and purchase it at the following link:
https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grand-demise-of-civilization-the-blaze-of-abaddon
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Track
Listing:2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilim
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
https://linktr.ee/ordovicianrecords
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570482754
Out today is pummelling speed-ball single, 'SETTLE SCORES THE OLD WAY' a blistering riff assault of classic thrash done the right way. This beast of a track hits with a potent savagery that will knock any doubters into the middle of next week - pure neck-snapping metallic fury! The single is accompanied by a brilliant performance video which can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxu6_IxXvRo
'Settle
Scores The Old Way' is taken from the new full length Solitary album, EMBRACE
THE DARKNESS, which will be released on August 23rd. Once again
produced by Simon Efemey (Paradise Lost, Napalm Death, Deceased etc)
who helped fashion Solitary's last thrash masterpiece, The Truth Behind
The Lies, Embrace The Darkness shows a band operating at the absolute peak of
their powers. Adorned in the unmistakeable artwork of the legendary Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The
Almighty etc) this is the finest Solitary album to date.As always, the road dogs of Solitary will be taking their latest thrash creation to the stage everywhere they can and have already announced the first leg of the Embrace The Darkness tour...
13/09 - The Peer Hat - Manchester
14/09 - Cart & Horses - London
21/09 - Legends - Edinburgh
22/09 - Santiago Bar - Leeds
28/09 - XS - Wrexham
28/11 - Voodoo - Belfast
29/11 - Fibber Magees - Dublin
30/11 - Dolans - Limerick
07/12 - Dead Wax - Birmingham
https://www.facebook.com/Official.Solitary
We’re
extremely proud to announce the first ever vinyl release for the debut
monstrosity by cryptic French blackened nekro-doom and death-sludge
heretics MAUDISSEZ; a grueling slab of utter nihilism and
misanthropy vomited straight from the black abyss of the blindest religious
darkness.Nothing is known about this band, aside from this gut-wrenching, tomb-like, subsonic aural profanation against catholicism which was recorded live in a church in France sometime in 2023 as a horrendous desecration ritual. The putrid offering was then self-released by the band digitally on Bandcamp and on cassette, before ending up in an inevitable unholy pact with Sentient Ruin to have the heretical onslaught spread to a wider audience for the first time ever on vinyl format. An implausible crossway of sorts between bands like Corrupted, Hell, Primitive Man, Dragged Into Sunlight and Gnaw Their Tongues, the enigmatic band's peculiar self-described anti-catholic blackened sludge/death-doom displays an abysmal atmosphere shrouded in dissonance and a nekro-fucked audio quality reminiscent of raw punk and raw black metal, but with a massive bottom-caving low end, and absolutely smothering and crushing levels of heaviness. An utter abomination conceived as a vessel of encompassing auditory torment for Maudissez to perpetrate their enigmatic mission of denying catholicism through a wretched defilement of absolute, slow-moving sonic nihilism.
Maudissez’s debut self-titled album has a vinyl street date of July 5 2024.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/maudissez-maudissez
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/maudissez
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Indonesia
Release date: TBA
Std jewel case CD, limited edition
Divine Retribution Unleashed is Vultures’ first EP that also becomes a sign of band's exploration in Death Metal. They combine the influences from the old and new generation of Death Metal such as Bolt Thrower, Frozen Soul, Kommand, and other HM-2 maniacs.
This EP contains 6 songs that are connected from one to another in one storyline. They cited some of the lyrics and events from the Holy Qur’an that let the listeners interpret it by themselves. But, in general, it mostly discusses the events about Pharaoh and Moses, war, death, aftermath, and doomsday.
“Divine Retribution Unleashed” is a reminder for everyone that every single sin is counted, and has consequences. Death is not the end. It is a new beginning.
Tracklist:1. An Ode to Death and Destruction
2. Inevitable Fate
3. The Splitting of the Sea
4. Rain of Swords
5. Eternal Sleep
6. Land of Gathering
CD limited to 300 copies
Recording credits:
All music & lyrics were performed and arranged by Vultures with the help of Romadhon Pungkas on drums
Recorded at Siranda Studio & Inside the Whale Lab (@insidethewhale.labs)
Mixed and mastered by Irvan Naba (Inside the Whale Lab) (@irvnfdhl_ / @insidethewhale.labs)
Special Guest Musicians:
“An Ode to Death and Destruction” was performed by Dyah Ayu Larasati.
Drums on all songs were filled by Romadhon Pungkas
Official line up:
Amar Amrullah (Vocals)
Adam Maulana (Guitar)
Rama Budihara (Bass)
Art credits:
Logo, artwork, and layout by Wisnu Aji (@bloodthrower_)
Band photo by Rafli Atmaja (@teenageisover)
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
vulturesdm@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/deathinpiecesrecs/
RHEA – “AURASOUNDS”
Style: Doom metalTime: 5 songs, 28 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: Jewel box, 8 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
The North Moravian doom metal scene of the 1990s was a phenomenon that was not created artificially, but arose spontaneously, lasted only a few years and left indelible memories. In the following years, the bands evolved musically and more or less abandoned their roots. In addition to the names that cannot be unknown to fans not only of the Czech underground (such as DISSOLVING OF PRODIGY, SILENT STREAM OF GODLESS ELEGY, HYPNOTIC SCENERY or ENDLESS), the doom nineties in North Moravia provided a fertile ground for formations, whose past existence will be recalled only by those who still remember.
One of such bands is RHEA from city Havířov, which attracted attention with their successful demo “Aurasounds” in 1999. By 2003, RHEA left only six songs, including four from the “Aurasounds” tape demo.
In 2024, it is 25 years since the release of “Aurasounds” and it was this anniversary that initiated me to release for the first time on CD!
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_f8sQfycv4&t=16s
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/rhea-aurasounds-2/
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SICK FEAST 2024
Lycanthropic Chants presents the second edition of Sick Feast for you to celebrate a night of extreme underground musick on 19th October 2024. You will get served with a fine selection of disgusting bands from all over Europe who invite you to fester at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
FESSUS (AUT)
FILTHDIGGER (NOR)
KRYPTS (FIN)
MORSCH (GER)
UNDERGANG (DNK)
+ more bands tba
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See you there!
Upcoming CRYPTIC BROOD shows
2024.07.03-07, CZE/Trutnov @ Obscene Extreme Fest
2024.09.14, GER/Wermelskirchen @ Hymns Of Eternal Decay Fest II
2024.11.23, CZE/Brno @ Power Grindcore mini fest
2024.11.29, NOR/Oslo @ Oslo Deathfest
www.crypticbrood.de/live/
Upcoming REPULSIVE FEAST shows
REPULSIVE FEAST will play a four days trip entitled „Nauseating The North“, two of these shows in support of SUFFOCATION and SANGUISUGABOGG (Wolfsburg, Kassel), the other two shows together with GRAVEHAMMER:
2024.06.06, GER/Wolfsburg @ s.v. Jugendhaus Ost
2024.06.07, DEN/Århus @ Sidesporet / Rottereden
2024.06.08, DEN/Øster Skerninge @ Strafbar
2024.06.09, GER/Kassel @ Goldgrube (Facebook)
www.repulsive-feast.de/live/
Upcoming shows in Wolfsburg
06.06.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: SUFFOCATION (USA) + SANGUISUGABOGG (USA) + ACRANIUS (GER) + REPULSIVE FEAST (GER)
Am Donnerstag, den 6. Juni 2024 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
SUFFOCATION (Brutal/Technical Death Metal / USA, New York)
SANGUISUGABOGG (Death Metal / USA, Ohio)
ACRANIUS (Brutal Deathcore / GER, Rostock)
REPULSIVE FEAST (Death Metal/Grindcore / GER, Wolfsburg)
Tür öffnet 18:00 Uhr
Bands beginnen 18:30 Uhr (pünktlich!)
Vorverkauf kostet 25 EUR zzgl. Gebühren
Abendkasse kostet 28 EUR
13.06.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: MASTER (USA/CZE) + ARROGANZ (GER) + ZEIT (GER)
Am Donnerstag, den 13. Juni 2024 im s.v. Jugendhaus Ost in Wolfsburg:
MASTER (Death/Thrash Metal / USA, Illinois / CZE, Uherské Hradiště)
ARROGANZ (Black/Death Metal / GER, Cottbus)
ZEIT (Black/Doom Metal / GER, Leipzig)
Tür öffnet 19:30 Uhr
Bands beginnen 20:00 Uhr (pünktlich!)
Abendkasse kostet 20 EUR
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Distro additions since last newsletter:
ANATOMIA / ETERNAL ROT split-LP
AZATOTH / CRYPTIC HATRED – “Obnoxious Path To Reincarnation” MC
BLACK WOUND “Warping Structure” LP
BOLT STEIN – “Rebirth Of Humanity” LP
BURIAL / NIGHT HAG – “Utterances From Below” split-LP
C.S.S.O. – “Collection” DLP
CONVULSIONS – “Grindcore Not War” LP
COPROLITH – “Coprolith” MLP
DEPRESSION – “Unglaube” LP
EXCAVED – “Skull Stomp” MC
EXCAVED – “The Rotten Touch” MC
ILSA – “Repression” LP
MALFORMED – “Uncontrollable Malformity” 7″
MEAT SPREADER – “Mental Disease Transmitted By Radioactive Fear” LP
PUTRESCENT – “Inhuman Infestation” MC
SONIC POISON – “Grinded Leftovers” MC
ULCEROUS PHLEGM – “Phlegm As A Last Consequence” LP
VRENTH – “Succumb To Chaos” LP
YACÖPSAE – “Vorl ä ufige Vernichtung” LP
Thanks for your attention! Cheers Steffen
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BRUTAL RECORDS unleashes pure chaos with the signing of CULT OF ORPIST! Get ready for an unyielding blitz of pure death/thrash metal devastation! Brutal Records is ecstatic to announce the signing and upcoming release of the debut album "ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE CANS" on September 06, 2024, from Greece's very own purveyors of chaos, Cult of Orpist.
Unleash the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombie Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
The tracklist is the followingThe Lurking Invasion
Attack of the Zombie Cans
On the Verge of Insanity
Chainsaw Justice
Humiliation
Post Murder Suicide.
B.T.S.
Homage
Total War
Cult of Orpist emerged from the ashes in early 2021, forged by Chris Panagitsas and Hector Sohos with one ruthless objective: to unleash a relentless onslaught of 90s Death/Thrash mayhem, drawing inspiration from icons like SLAYER, ENTOMBED, SODOM, KREATOR, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, and beyond. With the addition of the savage drummer Sotiris Dimitropoulos, they honed their ferocious sound through relentless rehearsals. By the end of 2021, the lineup reached its apex with the arrival of George “Dimator” Dimitrakakis on lead guitar, marking the inception of Cult of Orpist's debut self-titled EP.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
cultoforpist@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
With The Feast of Human Vices, CARRION THRONE brings an onslaught of crushing brutal death metal spiced up with relentless passages of dissonant slam.
The band's catchy, pit-fueling, heavy-as-hell brand of death metal has earned them fans from around the world who are anticipating a follow-up to their 2022 promo. The wait is over with the arrival of The Feast of Human Vices, the band's debut EP which features four brand new songs plus two bonus tracks that originally appeared on the 2022 promo.
The
Feast of Human Vices is available via Lacerated Enemy Records at:https://music.imusician.pro/a/6ipZEqkb
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream The Feast of Human Vices on Spotify and Apple Music.
The Feast of Human Vices tracklist:
1) Misanthropic
2) Dark Atavism
3) Mazoku Mao
4) The Feast of Human Vices
5) Descending Firmament (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
6) Sinning Tree (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
CARRION THRONE is:
Alex Rocha - Guitar
Joel Sandoval - Guitar
Alex Chapa - Bass
Izzy Rivera - Drums
Alex Corral - Vocals
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https://www.facebook.com/carrionthronedeath
Here's some information on the album's concept in the band member Tony Petrocelly's own words -
"This album is meant to be taken as a single track. There are 12 relatively clear sections that it can be broken into, but this album feels like more than the sum of its parts, if that makes sense.
I wrote the lyrics this time around. They're very personal and describe periods of depression and self-hatred I've gone through over the last 5 years. The lyrics are told from the point of view of a person's inner voice, but that inner voice hates the person it belongs to. Over the course of the album it lets its feelings be known in an attempt to make the person kill themself, which ultimately it does. The title A Kindness Dealt in Venom signifies that the inner voice thinks it's doing the world a favor by poisoning its person's mind and getting them to remove themself from the world."
CONSTRUCT OF LETHE - “A KINDNESS DEALT IN VENOM”
For
fans of
- Morbid Angel, Mithras, Near Death Condition, Hate Eternal, Nile, Pan
Thy Monium, The Bleeding LightConstruct of Lethe have created a deeply personal, autobiographical concept album dealing with suicidal depression which is meant to be listened to seamlessly as a single song. They've transcended the death metal confines on this album to achieve the kind of expression that encompasses a wide range of emotions and to that extent they've borrowed influences of other styles such as industrial, black metal, doom metal, ambient, etc. and even used synth and electronics to achieve that. The album traverses various dimensions while remaining coherent as well as cohesive, with the writing always coming off as intuitive, flowing naturally and never forced. As the battle rages on with the inner voice coming to terms with the persisting life, one can experience the undulating highs and lows via the music, and more often than not, following moments of bleakness, there's an epic, cathartic outcome as if by way of an epiphany. The upbeat sections replete with the Morbid Angel-esque riffing make an appearance too along with the flurry of leads which the band have perfected over the years. All in all, it's a rich, varied and unique album that needs to be treated differently. It's meant not just to be heard but to be experienced.
Line up:
Kishor Haulenbeek (Black Harvest) - Vocals
Tony Petrocelly (Near Death Condition) - Guitar, bass, synth
Patrick Bonvin (Near Death Condition) - Lead guitar
Kevin Paradis (Benighted) - Drums, percussion
Artwork by Kishor Haulenbeek
Track listing:
1. Artifice
2. Bete Noir
3. Contempt
4. Denial in Abstraction
5. Flickering
6. I am the Lionkiller
7. Labyrinthine Terror
8. Monument to Failure
9. Paroxysm as Pragmatism
10. Raw Nerve, Iron Will
11. Sacrosanct
12. Tension - There is Nothing for You Here
Official release date - June 21st, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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NEWS 31.5 2024
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COMMANDER
– “ANGSTRIDDEN”Release: 27. June 2024
Nach ihrem letzten Album "Fatalis (The Unbroken Circle)" aus dem Jahr 2018 melden sich die bayrischen Death Metal Urgesteine COMMANDER - Death Metal Munich anno 2024 mit einem wahren Paukenschlag zurück! Mit "Angstridden" haben die Burschen ihr mittlerweile viertes Album fertiggestellt, welches am 27. Juni via MDD Records erscheinen wird und zweifellos den bisherigen Höhepunkt ihres musikalischen Schaffens darstellt! 10 Songs zwischen wütenden Blastbeats und schweren Grooves, aufgenommen und produziert im Sick Of Sound Studio unter der Leitung von Michael Kraxenberger warten darauf auf die Menschheit losgelassen zu werden.
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The new album from Costa Rican industrial black metal project DUSK is now streaming in its entirety.
The band tapped New Noise Magazine to give fans an early listen to INDUSTRIE, ahead of the album's May 31 release date. Stream the album now at https://newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/album-premiere-dusk-industries/
Industrie is comprised of six conceptually linked chapters and ends with a scathing revisioning of Mahyem's "Freezing Moon." The album brings a new concept never explored by the band, this forthcoming release is more experimental and way more digestive than the previous releases, incorporating some groove-paced riffs into the grisly aggression and the apocalyptic landscapes.
Industrie is
available at https://linktr.ee/dusk27Check out additional selections from Industrie at https://www.youtube.com/c/DUSKVT
Tracklisting:
1) Industrie I
2) Industrie II
3) Industrie III
4) Industrie IV
5) Industrie V
6) Industrie VI
7) Freezing Moon
Stream previous DUSK releases at https://duskvt.bandcamp.com/
“...if one band succeeded in the immeasurable feat of composing the soundtrack of your worst nightmares, it would undoubtedly be the Costa Ricans of Dusk!” - Soil Chronicles
DUSK is an atmospheric industrial black metal project formed as an official band in 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DUSK is known to incorporate industrial with some atmospheric black metal overtones. The overall sound approaches a mixture of hard bass with dark landscapes, full of relenting uncaring pounding blast beats and slow, powerful doom patterns, mixed with inhuman growling vocals and modern electronic influences. The band shared the stage with Samael in Costa Rica during their 2019 Latin American Tour.
DUSK is:
Dusk - programming synthesizers and effects
Shaman - vocals
Implacable - guitar
Pàlak - bass
https://linktr.ee/dusk27
Today
WARRIOR goes out to war once again as they release their
sophomore album "HATE MAELSTROM"!Warrior had this to say on their release:
"We in Warrior have fought our way through 3 more earthly years, and now we bring you our second album “Hate Maelstrom”. Much has happened within the band but we continue in the same spirit, drawing energy from chaos and transforming it into Black Metal, in our own way. As with all our previous work, we write, record and produce everything ourselves. A method that for us withstands the fall of time. As it began in a smoke-filled rehearsal space,
so it remains.
Preparations are also underway for Warrior to leave our stronghold, and spill blood in the cosmic world. To hasten the destruction of false gods and bring death upon the hordes of decay, for the sake of Chaos and eternal Glory!
But until then, enter the fortress of the mind that is “Hate Maelstrom”, and see its invisible light that casts no shadows!"
The bands are available for interviews. Need a Bandcamp code for past and future releases or got any questions just email me. Physical copies can be sent to selected few as they are limited releases. Full albums are linked in the post below. Thanks for your time.
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We
are thrilled to herald the return of Belgium's renowned masters of doom/death
metal - MARCHE FUNÈBRE. The band have forged a new alliance
with Ardua Music - a growing force in the dark music underground -
for the release of their highly anticipated fifth full length album, AFTER
THE STORM, which will be released on September 27th. Produced,
engineered, mixed and mastered by Martin Furia (Nervosa, Toxik, Sisters
Of Suffocation), After The Storm will undoubtedly be recognised as a new
crowning glory amongst the glittering hoard of melancholy treasures that
comprise Marche Funèbre's momentous catalogue of work. Formed in Mechelen
in 2008, Marche Funèbre's previous releases include the highly regarded
albums Into The Arms Of Darkness and their last full length album,
2020s Einderlicht.Today Marche Funèbre and Ardua Music have unveiled a first glimpse of the doom that awaits in the form of single, 'In A Haze'. Reflective, measured, infused with haunting melody, progressing with purposeful stately tread and aflame with a fiercely passionate vocal performance, 'In A Haze' is a wonderful foretelling of the power and depth of emotion to come.
The superb official lyric video that has been created to accompany 'In A Haze' is available to view now at the Ardua Music YouTube channel - experience its magic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MFlPmx_NLo
Marche Funèbre are:
Arne Vandenhoeck - vocals
Boris Iolis – bass & vocals
Dennis Lefebvre – drums
Kurt Blommé – guitars
Fré De Schepper – guitars & vocals
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The wait is over. After 10 years, Canada's blistering, serpentine three-piece ADVERSARIAL has finally unleashed its latest assault, SOLITUDE WITH THE ETERNAL.
Stream
the album now at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/solitude-with-the-eternalPurchase Solitude with the Eternal on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records at https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/ or https://ddmsuo.eu/ (European orders).
Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.
The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.
Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
ADVERSARIAL is:
M.M. - Bass
E.K. - Drums
C.S. - Guitars/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present DEMON SPELL’S striking debut mini-album, EVIL NIGHTS, on CD and 12” vinyl formats.
How would you feel if, during the night, while you’re lying on your bed, something touches you in the dark? The air grows cold, their eyes emerge from darkness, and you feel your body tense. The shivers begin, shocked by horror, possessed by unholy force – you cannot escape from this hell. Now evil breaks loose and you’re under a DEMON SPELL!
Such is the sonic sensation of DEMON SPELL’s debut mini-album, Evil Nights. The Italian quartet may be name in name, but their sound is most definitely OLD. Among that lineup are such veterans as drummer Dario Casabona, who played with Italy’s legendary Schizo for 20 years, and guitarist Francesco Bauso, who was a founding member stoner-doom titans Haunted. Along with vocalist Federico Fano and bassist Riccardo Liberti, DEMON SPELL bring forth HORROR and EVIL in purest ‘80s heavy metal form: obsessed maniacs who were born under the sign of the moon during terrifying nightmares and morbid rituals. Black-magic riffs, hellfire-burning drums, and soaring King Diamond-esque vocals from Fano telling untold tales from Hell and the beyond. Indeed, it’s difficult to shake the early Mercyful Fate comparisons with Evil Nights, but when it’s done with such blanching authenticity and eerie power, why fight it?! Of course, we could also invoke such names as ‘80s Satan’s Host, Witch Cross, and even the almighty Death SS, but on evidence of the four songs presented here, DEMON SPELL are already on their way in stirring up a bewitching cauldron of nocturnal delights. Celebrate darkness and scream out heavy metal ‘til your very last breath during these Evil Nights!
Line-up:Dario Casabona - Drums
Riccardo Liberti - Bass
Francesco Bauso - Guitars
Federico Fano - Vocals
From Catania, Italy
Artwork: Francesco Bauso
Release date: 26th July 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 patch.
MCD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The explosive new track, which features Fit for An Autopsy vocalist Joe Bad , shows Ice-T and crew on maximum killing overdrive and primed for the next chapter of the legendary L.A.-based band’s 35+ year career. Longtime collaborator Will Putney (Knocked Loose, The Ghost Inside) produced the song.
Stream the new single here: https://BodyCount.lnk.to/Psychopath-SingleNe
Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44gIjhrVzG
Psychopath is from Body Count’s forthcoming album Merciless, the follow-up to Carnivore, which was released to critical acclaim in March 2020 – just a week before COVID shut the entire world down. Upon the album’s release, NMEobserved, “as long as there’s injustice, there’ll be a need for Ice T’s vital brand of hardcore.” REVOLVER marveled, “Death, controversy and changing times could have crushed them. Instead…they’re as strong as ever.”
For Body Count, it’s been a history of being both respected and feared – a barbed-wire thread that stretches back to the band’s origins as a project between Ice-T and Crenshaw High friend, Ernie C. Their first shot fired, the song, Body Count, was a mission statement on Ice-T’s 1991, O.G. – Original Gangster. That’s the blueprint they’ve been running on for 35+ years.
They touched a nerve with their first, self-titled 1991 album and its divisive track, Cop Killer, which inspired hatred, fear, and paranoia, but also inspired generations of bands to follow. What they took from growing up with Black Sabbath and being inspired by fellow L.A. legends like Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies has only upped the ante for generations of homies and hardcore fans.
Body Count’s current line-up includes surviving OG’s Ice, Ernie C. and Sean E Sean joined by bassist Vincent Price, drummer Will “Ill Will” Dorsey, Juan “Juan of the Dead” Garcia and backing vocalist Little Ice.
California's nightmare incarnate, NATURE OF THE BEAST, unveils their new music video "SUFFOCATE," the latest sonic assault from their debut album "RADIO HAUNTINGS," out now via Wormholedeath.
Diving
headfirst into the abyss, "Suffocate" emerges as a relentless sonic
assault, forging a path that straddles the line between the ferocious and the
sublime. With guitars that unleash a whirlwind of intensity, punctuated by
visceral vocals that sear through the air like a bolt of lightning, this track
is a testament to the band's unyielding spirit and uncompromising vision.Encompassing Old School Extreme Death Metal, and a take-no-prisoners attitude, Nature Of The Beast brings the best parts of the genre, kicking and screaming into the modern age.
Its members, forged by years of worldwide touring, have worked alongside bands such as Motorhead and Death, and have provided music for the Grammy's, its members are well-known, and respected players on the circuit.
NOTB has the knowledge, experience, and drive to push forward, while still respecting all that came before, not something that many bands can offer.
Fast forward to 2021, COVID brought the world to a halt and thus lit a fire under Danyael to hit the stages again. After searching, and finding the right members, this electrifying brand-new project was born under the watchful eyes of Joseph Gonzalez.
Enter members George Rios, and Luis Diaz, both seasoned players, having shared the stage with Vader, and Vital Remains to name but a few, both have solid touring experience, in both the United States, and Mexico and slotted perfectly into the brotherhood, and family of NOTB.
Signed to "WormHoleDeath Records", and under the wing of the "Extreme Management Group", NOTB are a seasoned, and professional outfit, with a work ethic that is a credit to them and the industry.
The line-up, chemistry, and drive of the members within this tight Californian outfit, is an exciting prospect in 2024, and one to keep a close eye on.
Nature of the Beast is:
Joseph Gonzalez: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Danyael Laughing Bear: Bass, Vocals
George Rios: Drums, Vocals
Luis Diaz: Lead Guitar, Vocals
www.natureofthebeastofficial.com
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The video was edited / directed by Jakob Printzlau and filmed by Theis
Mortensen and Martin Hagge during two very special shows headlining shows in
Aarhus and Copenhagen that the band played in March of 2024.Stream the new single here: https://Baest.lnk.to/ImpOfThePerverse-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNsl_xtMYE4
Looking back the band is still buzzing about seeing so many smiling faces who came to party with them: “We broke the record for the largest sold-out headlining shows any Danish death metal band has ever played. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and helped to make this become a reality. We love you all…”
In November, BAEST are set to embark on their “Beast Against Beast” European co-headline tour together with Benighted. Special guests will be Coffin Feeder. BAEST state: “In the fall of 2024 we will return to the European roads wreaking havoc with a colossus of a co-headline tour: We will bring the BAESTfactor as you know it with an energetic heavy metal show with both oldies, goldies and maybe some fresh tunes. We’re teaming up with French brutal deathgrinders Benighted and Belgium blasters from Coffin Feeder. We can’t wait to get back on the road! See ya.”
Hailing from Austria, DEATH RACER are nothing if not thorough. See, the idea for the band was born years ago while philosophizing during listening to Razor's "Deathrace." From there, a wellspring of inspiration followed – and the race was on!
DEATH RACER’s debut demo, released in 2020, was appropriately titled Qualifying. Musically, their most important influence, maybe – rawness, straightforwardness, DRIVE – are the same qualities a racecar driver must possess. Without zero fucks given and a will to make devilish sacrifices at times, you were never able to hit the final laps back in the dangerous days of motorsports; a certain backwardness and nostalgia for those days is the most important ingredient overall for DEATH RACER. In their mind, post-apocalyptic / dystopian movies – with their totalitarian atmosphere and hostile approach against all life – are mirroring in perfect symbolism that of relentless racing.
And so they race forward, more relentless than ever, with their long-awaited debut album, From Gravel to Grave. Also perfectly titled, From Gravel to Grave presents DEATH RACER as an all-pistons-pumping runaway racecar, chassis gleaming but torched black with exhaust underneath, its very construction pushing the outer limits of safety before all the screws fall loose and a fiery wreck ensues. For sure, it’s not difficult to spot the Austrians’ influences, and they wouldn’t have it any other way – they are transparent as they are thorough, to circle back to the earliest point – so therefore, there’s the obligatory “High Speed Metal” of classic Razor as well as the comparable grit & grime of equally old, raw metal like earliest Slayer, Exciter, Bathory, Hungary’s Tormentor, Bulldozer, true-metal Darkthrone, cult NWOBHM, Violent Force, and of course, erudite Teutonic thrash.
Still, it’s how DEATH RACER revs this noble engine that matters most, not how familiar it is (because what ISN’T familiar now?!), and they sneak some nitrous into that engine in the form of hardcore punk attitude and otherworldly black metal atmosphere as well as some touches of chorused guitar from old deathrock. But again, From Gravel to Grave is thorough as it is (filthy) fun, so its lyrics deal with true incidents / accidents on the world's most demanding and terrifying racetracks (“Nordschleife,” “Imola '94”) as well as the terrors of "real life" inspired by newspaper articles (“C.F.S.O.D.C”) or just plain fantasy (“Motormentor,” “S.M. Death Worship”) and daily struggles (“Inverted Crossroads,” “Traumatized in Traffic Jam Ejection”). All told, filth and fury and FUN. DEATH RACER is at the wheel, and you’re going From Gravel to Grave at 666 mph
Line-up:Johnny Brise - engine wail and motor howls, overboarding control light panels on race track 7
Bruce Pirelli - V6-strings and turbo-charged nitro-screams
Jörg Müller - low-end exhaust muffler
Niki Louder - slick wheels of chaos
From Linz, Austria
Artwork: Sarah Lehner
Release date: 26th July 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 patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
All
the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons BEWITCHER have
returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name.Starfire Maelstrom, the pummeling first invocation from the vaunted trio’s upcoming album SPELL SHOCK (due September 27th) is the hardened and bloodthirsty sound of BEWITCHER - noise, filth, fury n’ all.
Stream the new single here: https://Bewitcher.lnk.to/StarfireMaelstrom-SingleEditNe
Watch the lyric video by Scott Taysom here: https://youtu.be/wkZxzYXWYYo
“It’s full of apocalyptic, speed demon vibes, and imagery taken from the worst of current events that only get more apocalyptic as time goes by,” says BEWITCHER frontman Mateo Von Bewitcher of Spell Shock ’s lead missive. “It’s the feeling you get from ‘Fight Fire with Fire’ on [Metallica’s] ‘Ride the Lightning’. It’s immediate how it feeds into themes of human destruction and war, but also has cosmic elements. It’s a classic album opener.” Joining Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio this time was none other longtime BEWITCHER fan Lars Frederiksen. Most of the world knows Frederiksen as a force in his own right, playing in the likes of Bay Area punk heroes Rancid, as well as his own Old Firm Casuals. While to some, it may have been an unlikely pairing with Frederiksen taking the producer’s seat, for everyone in the studio the connection was immediate. Says Frederiksen on Spell Shock: "The best record I've ever produced."
Thus, “Hyperlogical Non-Sense” can be viewed as a proof of AYDRA’s impact on the development of the new sound and concept in music.
The reissue will include:
Remastered Audio: Feel the music in a new way, adding a contemporary twist to the familiar songs and still sounding as passionate as ever.
New Artwork: A new spin on the old school cover art, while still referencing the aspects that are familiar to the audience.
Limited Edition Vinyl: This is a must for collectors and the reissue will be in colored vinyl and only 200 hand numbered copies will be produced worldwide.
This reissue, scheduled for June 17, 2024, is a crucial step in the band’s history and in the history of Italian Death Metal. It is a recognition of the album’s relevance and a salute to the band’s loyal followers.
Orders for the limited edition vinyl will open on June 1, 2024, at Rude Awakening Records.
Complete track list:1. Vortex of Desire
2. Hyperlogical Non-Sense
3. Inside the Insane Man
4. Creator of Inner Cosmos
5. Mental Pattern of Rebirth
6. Master-Enemy
7. Pulse
8. Prelude to...
9. Strobos
10. Mind Blast
Tracklist video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCHnqhUfDkA
Full album streaming here: https://sptfy.com/QOd1
This is not the end yet: more stuff is coming from Aydra and Rude Awakening Records, and next
time it will be about rare, unreleased, and even brand new material, so stay tuned!
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The tracks, which originally appeared on last year's aptly titled Demo 2023, can now be streamed with newfound clarity—and brutality.
Stream the new singles here: https://Stabbing.lnk.to/VortexOfTheSeveredDead-PulledApartNe
Watch the visualizer video for Vortex of the Severed Dead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkZgfQWCkGQ
Stabbing vocalist Bridget Lynch—whose inhuman gutturals have earned acclaim from peers and fans alike both in the band's brief but brutal discography and via scene-viral videos of her filling in for Suffocation's Ricky Myers for a few shows—speaks on the signing: "After basically caring about nothing but brutal death metal for around 11 years now, I am stoked to be a part of something that brings this style of music to a wider audience through CM. I never expected this but am very grateful for the opportunity to share my love for this more niche style, which I consider to be death metal in its truest form, and to help push this part of the extreme underground in some way via Stabbing."
Mike Gitter, Century Media Vice President of A&R, commented as follows: "Stabbing live up to their name. They set new standards in extreme metal that Century Media has always pushed to be at the forefront of. This is the sound of brutality you're not soon to forget and we're excited to be working together."
For
fans of :
Get The Shot, Lionheart, Malevolence, Hatebreed, Walls Of Jericho and so
on.....Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / Vinyl
Label: Independent Release
Tracklist:
01 Final Warning
02 The Abyss
03 Desolated
04 Fear of Death
05 Mental Warfare
06 Forever
07 Xenophobic
08 Hate is Hollow
09 Rise Back Up
10 Beyond Redemption
Boneripper is a brutal metallic hardcore band hailing from the northern parts of The Netherlands.
The band consists of former and current members of Manu Armata, 13Steps and Bladecrusher (fun fact: 3 of the 5 band members are actual brothers).
With so many years of experience in the scene, Boneripper is not your typical new kid on the block. Instead they build on the foundations of their previous bands.
Bringing their fury with heavy riffs, hard grooves, energetic vocals and a ‘straight to your face’ attitude. With a fresh drive and a new record Boneripper can’t wait to hit the stage and bring their mayhem wherever they can.
Their first single “Lone Wolf” saw the light of day on January the 13th 2023.
‘Vengeance & Forgiveness’, the bands debut record dropped January the 20th 2023.
You can check out their first single, “Fear of Death”, from the new album here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLw39TVgnEM
https://www.facebook.com/boneripperhc
Formed in 2023, MEAN MISTREATER are a heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Armed with heart-racing riffs and powerful vocals, they meld classic heavy metal with retro hard rock, inspired by bands like Chastain, Warlock, and W.A.S.P. In 2023, their debut single, “Bleeding The Night,” was named “Metal’s Song of the Summer” by Stereogum.com. Then, in early 2024, the band self-released their debut album, Razor Wire, featuring “Bleeding the Night” alongside seven other tracks.
An entirely DIY effort, Razor Wire now sees a worldwide vinyl edition courtesy of DYING VICTIMS, who were won over by MEAN MISTREATER’s bruising & blue-collar metal. Right from its opening seconds, Razor Wire exudes excitement and good-fucking-times every step of the way. While undoubtedly early ‘80s traditional metal by nature, the quintet don’t forget the hard rock foundation of so much early metal, and indeed ROCK OUT with the zip & zeal of prime Thin Lizzy and early Cirith Ungol. Indeed, that throwback nature isn’t so much an affection as an overall attitude: the recording’s warm and analog and fully HUMAN, never overloading the senses with sterile tones that are too much too often; the rhythm section provides the pounding pulse, steady and straightforward, but just as commandingly plays counterpart to the dazzling twin-axe attack; and frontwoman Janiece Gonzalez drives the point home with her gritty-yet-soulful voice, at times reminding of a young Suzi Quatro but always illustrating each song’s inner drama with bluesy aplomb. And then, at a little less than a half hour, Razor Wire’s over and it’s time to hit the back alleys with it again!
Embodying that “American Metal” that Lizzy Borden sagely sang about so long ago, with no jingoism attached nor intended, MEAN MISTREATER fly the flag prouder than ever now with this new worldwide edition of Razor Wire!
Line-up:Jon Gibson - Bass
Joaquin Ridgell - Drums
Quinten Lawson - Guitars
Alex Wein - Guitars
Janiece Gonzalez - Vocals
From Austin, USA
Artwork: Edgar Regalado
Release date: 26th July 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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That taste came in the form of a limited edition 7", two-track vinyl “Den 6. Massedød (Manna fra en annen himmel)” that showed that KOLDBRANN had lost neither their edge, nor their defiant, "backs to the world" swagger, and that they were just as fearsome, and just as uncompromising, as they had ever been.
Or, as Distorted Sound Magazine put it:
"the band have re-asserted themselves as one of the undisputed masters of Norwegian black metal, cramming more frenetic moments and musical twists into just two songs than many of their contemporaries could manage on a whole album".
Since the two tracks had been recorded at the same time as the album itself, it was fairly safe to assume that “Ingen Skånsel” would contain more of that same ferocity that has kept KOLDBRANN at the forefront of Norwegian Black Metal underground scene since 2001.
And, indeed, anyone hearing “Ingen Skånsel” for the first time will instantly recognise Mannevond’s trademark blacker than black raw vocals, which, combined with Kvass’ clever Norwegian lyrics, and the band's unique riffs, confirm that KOLDBRANN have carved out their own individual sound.
It is a sound which, whilst deeply rooted in the True Norwegian Black Metal Tradition, nevertheless manages to remain fresh, raw and different, and, more importantly, completely untainted by whatever "play it by numbers" trend happens to be current on any particular day.
The title “Ingen Skånsel”, which means "No Mercy" says it all really, because this is a merciless, deeply aggressive album, that offers no quarter and takes no prisoners.
With layout by Salowe Vision, track
listing for “Ingen Skånsel” is as follows:Ingen Skånsel
Et Uomtvistelig Falsum
I Unaturens Vold
Prosesjon Under Blyhimmel
Det Kryper Kaldt
Maskiner av Nihil
Forstanden Seiler Sin Egen Sjø
Fortærer av Minne og Form
Rykk Skaperverket Opp med Roten
Vorde Eders Farkost en Katafalk
Serenade til Dødens Elende
Elevert Hinsides Tilstand (CD only track)
The track "I Unaturens Vold" will be released as a single on the 20th June.
The album “Ingen Skånsel” will hit the streets on the 23rd August in CD, Digital, Cassette and Smoke Marble Vinyl formats.
It is now available to pre-order at:
https://orcd.co/ingen-skaansel
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop
https://koldbrann.bandcamp.com/album/ingen-sk-nsel
KOLDBRANN's live appearances have earned the band a well-deserved notoriety and 2024/2025 will see the lineup of Mannevond on Vocals, Kvass and Voidar on Guitars, Leonid Melnikov on Drums, and John Grave on live Bass appearing in the Czech Republic, Poland, UK, Austria and Switzerland, as well as first-time performances in Canada and Romania, with more to come!
A video of KOLDBRANN live at Wacken in 2023 can be seen at https://youtu.be/2pVczr09ULU?si=bfzczi7igRcwd4wI
More information about KOLDBRANN can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/koldbrannofficial
Here is what the band says: "We are happy to announce
our agreement with My Kingdom Music and above all to present our new album soon
because behind it there has really been a huge amount of work, full of details
that make it an extremely personal and unique creature"."Nourishing The Disaster To Come" was built with a sort of cinematic narrative. Its atmospheres, the samples, the spoken speeches, the music built like a wall of sound, make everything extreme, oppressive and delirious but at the same time with a truly unique oniric dimension.
What BERLIAL offer with it is a polymorphic and very iconoclastic Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements which brings them alongside bands such as Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I.
BERLIAL, how to feed the disaster, knowing you can't do without it.
Line-up:
Hsod - guitars, bass, programing, back vocals
CzH: lead vocals, keyboards
Special guest: Bargnatt XIX (Ophe, Område, Ecr.Linf) - additional voice
Style: Evocative Black Metal with electronic, post-rock and dungeon synth elements.
Similar artists: Dødheimsgard, Akhlys, Blut Aus Nord, Deadspace, Afraid of Destinity, Raven Throne, Decline of the I
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/berlial666
There's a certain pleasure to be derived from listening to bands doing their own thing and taking the sound ahead in their own ways. Swelling Repulsion don't care about what works conventionally and what doesn't - they're too engrossed in their music to bother with any of that. They're effectively blending technical, progressive and even dissonant death metal styles to create an intricate yet deceptively groovy form of death metal album which is no mean feat. Keep aside your rigid, narrow-minded expectations of the style and immerse yourself into their disarming, honest-to-goodness technical music. Toilet ov Hell premiered a new song from their album https://toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-swelling-repulsions-basking-in-fumes-of-failure/
Excerpt - "they’re making a spiraling, whirling, psychotropic masterpiece"
SWELLING REPULSION - “FATALLY MISGUIDED”
For
fans of
- Afflicted, early Adramelech, Defect Designer, Ænigmatum, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Horrendous, AtvmSwelling Repulsion have crafted their own style of death metal imbibing elements of various styles within the genre and giving it a refreshing expression. It's technical, progressive, even psychedelic and dissonant in parts and the way they've put it together is not only remarkably coherent, but also extremely catchy. This is busy, indulgent death metal music that is fun to listen to for a change and isn't as self-absorbed to come off as sounding too mechanical, premeditated or detached. There's an intuitive flow to the songs which do enough to maintain interest while always sustaining that undercurrent of groove that keeps things upbeat and enjoyable. It's an album the listener would want to willingly bury himself in and slowly unspool the intricate layers of riffing that have him cocooned in. 'Fatally Misguided' is a sprightly, delectable release with a quality of its own and it's one that compels the listener to revisit over and over without causing fatigue. This is one of those quirky hidden gems from the death metal underground that side-steps all trends and waves and simply oozes raw appeal.
Line up:
Bage - Vocals, Drums, FX
Donovan - Vocals, Guitars
Kristian Jablonicky - Bass
Artwork by The Masked Observer
Track listing:
1. Vanquished
2. Basking In Fumes Of Failure
3. Fatally Misguided
4. Sacred Doom
5. Cesspool of Dismembered Memory
6. Drug Induced Anti-Logic
7. Failure
8. Sullen Light of Expired Stars
Official release date - June 7th, 2024
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https://www.instagram.com/swellingrepulsion
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 26.5 2024
ARROGANZ - Neues Album "QUINTESSENZ" Out
Now!Die Death Doom Punks sind zurück!
Seit 2008 hat die Band ihren ganz eigenen Stil und Sound entwickelt: Von rau und aggressiv bis düster und atmosphärisch, von wütenden Blast-Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ liefern. Für ihre Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band von manchen gefeiert, von anderen gehasst. Dem Trio ist das scheißegal.
ARROGANZ stehen für sich selbst.
Die Band spielt in Sachen Musikalität, Groove und Feeling ganz oben mit und absolvierte Tourneen, Clubshows und Festivals in ganz Europa.
Mit ihrem letzten Album „Morsus“ (2020) manifestierte die Band ihr ganz eigenes musikalisches Universum.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „Quintessenz“ erweitern ARROGANZ ihren musikalischen Horizont ein weiteres Mal, und schaffen es gleichzeitig ihre Essenz zu unterstreichen – sie schaffen es, ihre Old-School-Death-Metal-Wurzeln zu würdigen und fallen gleichzeitig nicht in eine eindeutige eine Kategorie.
QUINTESSENZ ist sowohl für Fans von Celtic Frost, Asphyx oder Darkthrone, als auch für Liebhaber von Napalm Death, Totenmond oder Wolfbrigade.
Poser, lasst die Finger von diesem Material! Das ist authentische Musik!
Das sind ARROGANZ – Death Doom Punks!
„Quintessenz“ erscheint heute, am 24. Mai 2024 via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS und kann hier bestellt werden: https://arroganz.supremechaos.com/
“Feinsten Death Metal mit jeder Menge Black-Metal-Nuancen aus dem Hause Supreme Chaos gibt es hier auf die Ohren. Neun Tracks voller brachialer Leidenschaft, Aggression und Antriebskraft werden uns entgegengeschleudert, die keine Gefangenen machen. Dreckig und aufrichtig.“
SONIC SEDUCER
ARROGANZ LIVE 2024:
Triple Death Threat Tour |
MASTER + ARROGANZ + ZEIT
07.06 | Spinnerei | Chemnitz | DE
08.06. |Pampahaus | Gützkow | DE
09.06. | Don't Panic | Essen | DE
10.06. | De Engelenbak | Doetinchem | NL
11.06. | Musicon | The Hague | NL
12.06. | Muziekcafé Elpee | Deinze | BE
13.06. | s.v. Jugendhaus Ost | Wolfsburg | DE
14.06. | Ballonfabrik | Augsburg | DE
15.06. | Cat | Ulm | DE
16.06. | Kunstverein | Nürnberg | DE
More dates to be announced!
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Polish death-metal maniacs DISLOYAL have unleashed the newest single off their upcoming fifth full-length album, DIVINE MIASMATA.
Stream the official lyric video for "Betrayed Faith" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boeGw0Ia-gc
The song is also streaming on https://disloyalblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-miasmata
Marking the band’s natural progression, Divine Miasmata is a proposal
that simply cannot be ignored. This is easily the band's most complex, catchy, atmospheric, groovy, and dark record to date. Combining hard-labor musical craftsmanship with top-notch artistic finesse, this release will surely become a bright star on the firmament of Polish death metal.
The main cover artwork is by NaphulaArt, adding a visually stunning dimension to the release.
Divine Miasmata will be out July 12 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-order/pre-save at:
https://music.blacklion.nu/Disloyal
https://orcd.co/divine-miasmata
Tracklist
1. Divine Miasmata
2. Silent Revolution
3. The Black Pope
4. 1347-1352
5. Stella Peccatorum
6. Betrayed Faith
7. Religion Of Warfare
8. Ravens Of Starvation
9. The Ascension Of Abaddon
Divine Miasmata was recorded at Monroe Sound Studio and engineered,
mixed and mastered by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski. The album was produced by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski and DISLOYAL. All music on the album was written by Artyom Serdyuk, except Intro, composed by Konstantin Kolesnikov. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Mytnik. Album track "Ravens Of Starvation" is based on a poem by Diana Suhova.
DISLOYAL is:
Artyom Serdyuk – guitars
Jaroslaw “Jaro” Paprota – drums
Konstantin Kolesnikov – vocals
Kolya Kislyi – bass
Yahor Liatkouski – guitars (live)
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https://www.youtube.com/disloyalband
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DISFIGURED
CORPSE – “UNITED HE666AND “
Style: Death/Grind
Time: 21 songs, 36 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: 12´ black vinyl
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
Next week my label Pařát Productions will release first time on LP format album "United He666and" Czech death/grind masters DISFIGURED CORPSE. It is one of the longest running Czech death/grind bands. "United He666and" was released on CD in 2002 and in my opinion it is the best recording in the history of DISFIGURED CORPSE. That's why as a fan I chose it for the LP release as well.
You can listen to the video trailer for the LP on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yvEO7gbq0
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/disfigured-corpse-united-he666and-2/
www.paratshop.cz
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Combining
angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed is the brutal
band of Eero Haula and Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, who are known
from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others.
After releasing their first EP and double single in late 2023, the new "Blades" single and lyric video from the Pori-based I, Cursed will be out on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
Watch Blades lyric video: https://youtu.be/Y15S-Mm6v6o
The "Blades" single is part of the new "Death Holograms" EP to be released later in July 2024. The upcoming EP is produced by I, Cursed and Jerkka Perälä of Soft Neon Audiovisual, whose handprint can be heard and seen in the mixing, mastering, cover art and lyric video for the "Death Holograms" EP. The release of the "Blades" single and the "Death Holograms" EP is handled in cooperation by Finnish record labels Inverse Records and Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
The band comments Blades single:
"Blades was chosen as the first calling card for the forthcoming Death Holograms EP by being an angry, furious, snappy and blunt image of what is to come. Blades is part of the seven-track modern and raw Death Holograms EP, which brings an expected boost to the generic mass of the domestic metal scene."
Listen Blades on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-blades
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. Operating as a duo outside the performance stages, I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The live line-up is filled by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto. FFO Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Live line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
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CREST
OF DARKNESS'
new album "MY GHOST" will be released in the
next autumn. In the meantime, we present the details of "Call Of The
Moon" the first single that the band will release on vinyl as a
7" EP and in digital format on July 19th, via My Kingdom Music and
available at https://shorturl.at/HCBau
Recorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm and mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lostsoul Studios, we unveil today the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen.
The song "Call Of The Moon" one of the songs that better represents the extreme inner journey that Ingar and his bandmates undertake this time, is accompanied by the most progressive episode of the entire work, "The Awekening" which presents Roy Nikolaisen's magnificent trumpet in an extreme context such as that of Black Metal.
Over the coming days we'll reveal more details about the album and the single.
For the moment just imagine finding yourself in front of one of the most incredible, mature and deeply personal albums that CREST OF DARKNESS has ever released.
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http://www.crestofdarkness.com/
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CULT is due out May 24 on Black Lion Records. Stream the album in full now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz7VBK-oxHs
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://summonerscircleblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist
1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
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The album was meticulously crafted for approximately two years, evolving from a mere idea to a finished product. The central theme of the album is to unveil the inherent ‘evil’ embedded in organized religions, particularly those led by fanatical leaders. Musically, it presents a fusion of traditional Norwegian and Swedish black metal, heavily influenced by the American death metal scene. The creation of the music is a collaborative effort, with all three members working in unison from inception to completion."
The album's digital release date is June 7th, 2024.
Tracklist
01 Curse of Jehovah
02 The Con Man
03 The Chosen People
04 Spiritual Syphilis
05 Deceiver
06 Lenkene er brutt
07 Svik
08 Glossolalia
09 Til evig tid
Odio Deus was started in 2020 in Oslo, Norway by Telal. After many years of several different black metal bands, Telal decided to start his own band, where he’s in control of the musical vision and lyrical concepts. The band’s goal is to make black metal with a strong death metal influence, using lyrical concepts that deal with the hypocrisy within organized religion and other relevant subject matters.
Odio Deus is:
Telal - Drums, Lyrics, Bass
Braatebrann - Guitars, vocals, bass
Winterheart – Guitars
www.youtube.com/@OdioDeusband
www.facebook.com/Odio-Deus-Official
Check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5cYdob6FCw
The Feast of Human Vices drops May 31 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Pre-order/pre-save the album at:
https://music.imusician.pro/a/6ipZEqkb
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
The
Feast of Human Vices tracklist:
1) Misanthropic
2) Dark Atavism
3) Mazoku Mao
4) The Feast of Human Vices
5) Descending Firmament (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
6) Sinning Tree (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
With The Feast of Human Vices, CARRION THRONE brings an onslaught of crushing brutal death metal spiced up with relentless passages of dissonant slam.
The band's catchy, pit-fueling, heavy-as-hell brand of death metal has earned them fans from around the world who are anticipating a follow-up to their 2022 promo. The wait is over with the arrival of The Feast of Human Vices, the band's debut EP which features four brand new songs plus two bonus tracks that originally appeared on the 2022 promo.
Follow CARRION THRONE on Spotify and Apple Music.
CARRION THRONE is:
Alex Rocha - Guitar
Joel Sandoval - Guitar
Alex Chapa - Bass
Izzy Rivera - Drums
Alex Corral - Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
https://www.facebook.com/carrionthronedeath
ADELON – “RESURGENCE”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Decapitated | Gojira | Obscura | Beyond Creation
Shedding this decaying flesh, these tired and fracturing bones – once a protective shell, now a dull and dusty prison, I close my clouded eyes forever; I have no further use for their faded vision and imperfect perception. In the aeons to come I will not see, I will not hear, I will simply know. The blazing energy within incinerates the torpid husk without. All I have ever been, could ever be, the shadow and the light is made one and set free. This is my rebirth, this is my resurgence…
With their debut EP, Resurgence, Swiss technical death metal band Adelon have attained a new stage in their musical evolution. Their vision has expanded exponentially, opening up new creative possibilities. When the guitars erupt from the haunting keys that slowly draw back the veil surrounding opening track ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’, they attack with an otherworldly, alien power. And every musical movement that follows; every tightly wound, claustrophobic, high velocity riff that diffuses into light and space, every vocal exhortation, every guitar solo, every furious rhythmic attack possesses real impact. Each carefully crafted element of the four pieces that comprise Resurgence strikes home with fine effect. Every single note, word, beat and deft flourish matters. The technical ability of this young band from Lausanne is undoubtedly of a high standard, but it’s the way in which they have applied those abilities that makes Resurgence so successful. The drama and imagination of their song writing and passionate attention to musical detail makes each of Resurgence’s four songs an excellent example of progressive, technical, vivid and visionary death metal.
The clear, powerful sound on Resurgence, which brings out all the vibrant colours and dynamics within the music, was captured with the help of the hugely experienced Alex Sedin, owner of Ghostalgy Prods. The respected sound engineer, who has worked with the likes of Anachronism, Essence Of Datum, White Ward and many, many more, co-produced, mixed and mastered Resurgence and has since offered his thoughts on what Adelon have achieved with this EP:
“Adelon is a prime example of a young band that emerges unexpectedly and pushes the envelope for the entire genre. What these guys achieve on Resurgence is stunning. Musicianship, variety, surprise factor - it's all there."
Resurgence will be released on June 21st – so be there at the beginning of this story and watch as it unfolds…
Line-up:
Pierrick Tromme - Vocals
Titouan Tromme – Bass/Synth
Quentin Landolt – Guitar/Keys/Synth/Drum Programming
Robin Demarta – Drum Programming
Lead guitar on ‘Moniseme’ by Etienne Scherer
Saxophone on ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’ by Bastian Köhli
https://www.facebook.com/AdelonBand/
https://beacons.ai/adelon
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Deathcore/Slam Death
For fans of: Annotations Of An Autopsy | Ingested | Gutrectomy | (Un)Worthy
Tearing their way out of Clemson, South Carolina like a caged beast bursting through the bars of its prison, come Cleansing of the Temple, a deathcore/slam death wrecking ball of rage. Having already made a powerful impact on the underground scene with their 2022 EP, Slam 4 The Lamb - a collection of colossal riffs and uncompromising lyrics - Cleansing of the Temple are now poised to unleash their first full length album. A caustic display of all-consuming fury, the sound of desperation and unravelling sanity, The Devil Knows My Name is an intimidating display of nerve-shredding intensity. Follow us now, into the darkness…
The Devil Knows My Name opens with the strangely unsettling introduction of ‘Farther Along The Valley’, which seethes with repressed dark emotion, gradually raising the fear-tinged anticipation for the oncoming annihilation…and then Cleansing of the Temple bring down the hammer – hard. ‘God Of Hate’ explodes into life with a gargantuan, impossible scream over pit-inducing rhythms before jarring, angular riffs shatter the structure, only to be eaten up by waves of absolute devastation. From here there is no way back, as the great lumbering beast that is title track ‘The Devil Knows My Name’ picks up your scent. Tortured screams and sewer-scouring, inhuman growls ride the filthy, sludge infected, doom grooves and you can feel the ground shake beneath your feet. The ensuing journey through the blasted sonic landscape is mercilessly intense, from the staggering, relentless anger of ‘Sardis’ to the hardcore aggression of first single, ‘I, Afflicted’ and the disconcerting, multi-directional attack of ‘Stained Glass Blues’, featuring a guest appearance from Brayden Gibbs of Candescent. However, the absolute crowning glory of The Devil Knows My Name comes with the climactic ‘Where Does Darkness Dwell When We Open Our Eyes’. Possessing a towering presence, an array of clinical riffs and ultra-extreme vocal violence, this epic, album concluding track slips beneath the waters of cold, atmospheric melody before charging headlong to an ending in fire, a sudden frenzy of destruction that will leave you breathless. It’s a powerful, affecting finish to an album that fulfils all the promise suggested by Cleansing of the Temple’s earlier recordings and bludgeoning live shows.
Cleansing of the Temple are now a part of the burgeoning roster of extremity at Rottweiler Records, who will launch this ballistic missile of an album at the world on July 12th. Produced, mixed and mastered by Glenn Gizzi of Phinehas fame, every element of The Devil Knows My Name possesses not only clarity and power, but crackles with tension and electrifying energy, the passion of the individual performances palpable. This is not your average slam record, or just another album cut from the deathcore template. When Cleansing of the Temple come calling be prepared for an experience like no other.
Line-up:
Gavin James – Vocals
Rasheen Johnson - Drums
Dustin Duvall – Guitar
Matthew Clark – Guitar
Randy Smith – Bass
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Cleansingofthetemple
"I believe they have something truly unique and unusual to offer the brutal tech-death scene" - Angry Metal Guy
CUTTERRED FLESH – “LOVE AT FIRST BITE”
For
fans of: Benighted, Aborted, Cattle
Decapitation, Monument of Misanthropy, Devourment, Enragement
Cutterred Flesh have evolved to play what’s beginning to resemble a progressive form of brutal death metal. Without reducing the wholesome girth, they are able to pull off amazing feats that will stop the listener in his tracks and have him mentally slot them in a higher category than what he had originally pegged them at. While not as slick as some of their contemporaries skittishly moving about with hardly any impact, Cutterred Flesh’s music carries real weight and boasts of similar diversity if not more and is littered with unpredictable parts. Each of the songs on their sixth full length have a special thing going on and close listens only reveal the intricate structuring and even traces of emotive facets. It’s rare to come across a brutal death metal album that scratches the bludgeoning heaviness itch and also leaves a lasting impact that’s not purely external. Cutterred Flesh have clearly mastered their craft at this stage and come up with an album that is unfathomably heavy yet versatile and engaging which easily stands out from the one-dimensional ones languishing in the narrow confines of the brutal death metal realm.
Line up:
Jiri Krs - Vocals
Vitali Novak - Guitar
David Krombholz - Guitar
Ondrej Klaban - Bass
Jakub Bayer - Drums
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Xenomorphic Annihilation: Earth Ravaged
2. Human Protein Concentrate
3. Repeated Intersexual Misunderstanding
4. Code of Zuurith
5. The Symptoms of Parasite
6. Descent Into Torment Of Abyssal Whispers
7. Sarkam's Wrath Unleashed
8. Amanda
9. The Last Supper
10. Spawn of Vathus
Official release date - May 24th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/CutterredFlesh
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Canadian death crew DUSKWALKER has released a band new song, titled "CITY ON A CEMETERY." The song marks the second single off the band's new album, UNDERGROUND FOREVER.
Stream "City on a Cemetery" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuhGZa6W5w
Black Lion Records will release Underground Forever on July 26 Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuhGZa6W5w
Embark on a sonic journey with DUSKWALKER as they lead you through the 10-track landscape of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and intense vocals that is Underground Forever. The band's third album represents the band's current sonic template, hard-hitting anthemic death metal injected with thrash and rock.
Stream the album's first single, "Crippled at the Core" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sfe5fkzO7U
DUSKWALKER will perform at this year's Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival, set to take place September 6 - 8 in Cave Rock, IL.
Tracklist
1) Crippled At The Core
2) The Loss
3) Never Going Back
4) Underground Forever
5) City On A Cemetery
6) Posing Corpses
7) Artillery Communion
8) Vanquisher
9) Blasted Past Extinction
10) Inhaling The Dust Of Bone
Underground Forever was recorded By John Robinson at Castle Tracula, and mixed and mastered By Marko Tervonen.
Stream DUSKWALKER on Spotify and Apple Music.
DUSKWALKER is a 4 piece Canadian death metal band. Formed in 2015, the band blends extreme and traditional metal. DUSKWALKER continues to push their musical limits while stripping back with an aggressive and raw production. Their third album, Underground Forever represents the band's current sonic template, hard-hitting anthemic death metal injected with thrash and rock.
After releasing their debut in 2016 and their second album in 2019, DUSKWALKER went on to win the Canadian Niagara Music Awards for Best Metal Group of 2019 & 2020. The band gains traction playing live in the Canadian underground while infiltrating the U.S. scene in New York State, and the midwest festival Full Terror Assault, opening for iconic bands such as Hate Eternal, Suicidal Tendencies, and Crowbar.
DUSKWALKER is:
John Robinson: Guitars
Joey Scaringi: Vocals
Cale Costello: Drums
John Neadow: Bass
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https://www.facebook.com/DuskwalkerOfficial
The debut album from Los Angeles-based death metal squad MORTAL WOUND is out now!
Stream The Anus of the World in its entirety at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
The album is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Dark Descent Records has released The Anus of the World on CD, cassette and digital formats, with Me Saco un Ojo Records handling vinyl treatment and additional cassette orders.
Order The Anus of the World at
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://www.mesacounojo.com/ (vinyl orders)
Tracklisting:
1. Found Dead in a Bush
2. Tunnel Rat
3. The Surf is Gonna Be Bitchin'
4. Drug Filled Cadaver
5. One Who Kills & One Who Loves
6. Born Again Hard
7. Engulfed in Liquid Hellfire
8. The Worm Has Turned for You
9. Spirit of the Bayonet
10. Even the Jungle Wanted Him Dead
11. Royally Fucked Forever
Artwork for The Anus of the World by *Karina* (@tatchupitchu).
From the start of the sampled introduction to the sadistic battering that follows, this record is a masterclass in well-produced Death Metal that reeks of the 90s brutality while keeping things totally organic. The first minute of this album will churn you into a slime-like ichor with its pulverizing intensity and crushingly tight instrumental hooks. These are topped with gargantuan vocals that will regurgitate any bone matter from your corpse. With a real void in the underground for bands such as this, it seems many are afraid to even try and give such an unforgiving take on extremity, or MORTAL WOUND intimidate the competition. With atmospherics but nothing short of total carnage at any given moment, you will constantly be in grotesque ecstasy at this abhorrent masterpiece.
This is one of those releases where any lover of Death Metal will definitely be satisfied. Unsavory soundscapes delivered with a totally incredible production showcases some of the best songwriting chops you will hear combined with an unfathomable lust for desecration of all things, living or dead. Monstrous grooves contort with a technical proficiency that is not a pretentious show of skill as much as sonic laceration fired forth with unmistakable excellence. Not only does this harken back to some of the genre's most punishing acts, Mortal Wound show they have more than enough personality and songwriting to stand on their own feet as one of the strongest death metal bands of the current day. Hammering furiously until the end, do you think you can withstand this record? Prove it, blast it at full volume and give yourself to this morbid offering…
Stream MORTAL WOUND's 2019 EP Forms of Unreasoning Fear and the band's 2021 split with Gutless on Spotify and Apple Music.
MORTAL WOUND is:
Sam Shriver - Giutar, Vocals and Samples.
Mathias Hofmeister - Bass
Peter King - Guitar
Devlin Baldwin - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://mortalwound.bandcamp.com/album/split-with-gutless
EUTHANASIA
– “THOUGHTS ON LIVING”
Style: Doom Metal
Time: 10 songs, 49 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: Digipak, 12 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
Next week my label Pařát Productions will release digipak re-edition first album Czech doom metal veterans EUTHANASIA.
Band was founded in the northeastern Czech town Havířov in May 1994. EUTHANASIA managed to build a strong and respected name on the Czech underground scene, but nothing lasts forever. In spring of 2012, shortly after the release of the album “IV” and an unsuccessful search for a new drummer, the band reached the end of its journey. At that time, it seemed that the CD called “IV” would become the last physical addition to the band’s discography, still, the passion of one of their fans decided differently. After “Cesta ke světlu končí… (The Best of 1994–2015)” (2015) and “Vzpomínka – Demosnímky 1994–1997” (2018), EUTHANASIA is graced with another “posthumous” release.
Re-edition "Thoughts On Living" (2024) contains the same 10 tracks as the original 1999 release. Completely new booklet including frontcover.
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvA7CmCzfsk
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/euthanasia-thoughts-on-living-2/
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
One-Man
Tech-Death Band ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED present "CLAIRVOYANT
EVANESCE." A stand-alone single, the song weaves through an
intricate maze of sonic and emotional tapestries.
As a somewhat conceptual release, "Clairvoyant Evanesce" centers around a soul eternally bound between life and death by its own volition, perceiving the perpetual flow of time that inevitably ceases with death. Although aware that their death has come and they must pass, the soul is ultimately unable to move onto an afterlife due to being stuck in the past, unable to let their past mistakes and regrets go. This concept, while tapping into macabre fiction, can be viewed as a symbol for those who feel imprisoned or shackled by anxiety and/or depression and unfortunately struggle with immense feelings of pain, guilt, or regret for things they have been subjected to in the past that are unwittingly controlling their present and future actions.
Stream "Clairvoyant Evanesce" on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music
This new offering of brutal technical death metal was masterminded by guitarist, vocalist, and overall songwriter, Isaac Rice; and follows AoMP's 2023 EP critically-praised, Womb in Black Flame.
Combining pummeling brutality with fast-paced technicality, Isaac set out to make ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED his vision of a melting pot of everything extreme and aggressive, yet melodic and memorable.
www.youtube.com/channel/UChqdmOeerIplRUjE-JHzRAw
www.facebook.com/@ashes.of.moments.perished
"After five long years since the last full length album, it was important
to me that the return would not just be 'album four' but would mark a step
forward in some way, without shedding any of the essential elements that define
Arx Atrata. A Reckoning is the result - a record that takes the spirit and
atmosphere of the previous records, unites it under a common lyrical theme and
concept to make a cohesive whole, and delivers it with the weightiest
production to date for maximum impact. Whether experienced in one sitting as
the full album-length journey that leads the listener through the misfortunes
of a former warrior, or simply as a set of melancholic black metal songs
spanning the whole gamut of aural textures, I feel that this is arguably the
definitive Arx Atrata record and I'm ardently looking forward to sharing it
with the world."
The first single from A Reckoning is released today, May 20th, along with an accompanying lyric video. 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' is a thrilling piece that fires the imagination and lifts the spirit, a powerful chapter within the great tome that is The Reckoning. Speaking about the single and the story of its creation Ben commented...
" 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' is the opening song from the new album and the lyrics tell a tale of both the futility of war and of the wider failings of humanity in our dealings with each other and our environment. These are timeless themes and this timelessness is mirrored somewhat in the composition, which contains riffs written last year specifically for this song but also some parts dating back thirty years to when I first picked up the guitar, and which have waited this long for a worthy home. As such it is almost a synthesis of a lifetime of experience, both musically and lyrically, with the result being one of the more intense songs on the album, and a perfect introduction to the story and themes that continue through the rest of A Reckoning.
Watch the 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' lyric video at the Arx Atrata YouTube channel now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut4sCUwYvsA
https://www.facebook.com/ArxAtrata/
The
project to reissue CULTUS SANGUINE's discography in
vinyl format and the release of the box celebrating 30 years of the band's
history "THROUGH THE YEARS OF SOMBRE (XXX ANNIVERSARY)" has
undergone a slight delay regarding the release date, therefore it will be
released officially on July 12th.
As anticipated, in addition to the vinyl reissue of their 3 albums "Shadows' Blood", "The Sum Of All Fears" and "Dust Once Alive", as announced, the band in collaboration with My Kingdom Music will celebrate the band's 30 years of history with the box entitled "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" which will contain the 3 vinyls in a special format as well as an unreleased live album by the band entitled "Live At Midnight Club" recorded in Milan in 2021 in digipak format as well as extra material exclusive (t-shirt, biography, bag, poster).
CULTUS SANGUINE have crossed these 3 decades in an always original and personal way, representing a cult band for many Doom, Gothic and Black Metal fans all over the world.
The LP's can be ordered at: https://t.ly/kTGf1
The box "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" at: https://shorturl.at/dFGH0
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Experience it: https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/track/nephilim
Grand Demise of Civilization are set to release The Blaze of Abaddon, their fourth album of Epic Hell Metal, on June 4 through Ordovician Records. The album will be available on compact disc, cassette, and digital formats.
A lyric video for the album's first single, "Silencer," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Tg-yxwqaA. The song is also available on Bandcamp.
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Pre-order:
https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grand-demise-of-civilization-the-blaze-of-abaddon
Track Listing:
1. Redeemer of Wrath
2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilim
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
https://linktr.ee/ordovicianrecords
https://linktr.ee/granddemise
Get ready for an unyielding blitz of pure death/thrash metal devastation! Brutal Records is ecstatic to announce the signing and upcoming release of the debut album "Attack of the Zombies Cans" on August 30, 2024, from Greece's very own purveyors of chaos, Cult of Orpist.
Emerging from the deepest abysses of Greece, this death metal powerhouse initially unleashed their wrath with the unforgiving 2022 debut self-titled EP.
Unleash the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombies Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
The
tracklist is the following
The Lurking Invasion
Attack of the Zombie Cans
On the Verge of Insanity
Chainsaw Justice
Humiliation
Post Murder Suicide.
B.T.S.
Homage
Total War
Cult of Orpist emerged from the ashes in early 2021, forged by Chris Panagitsas and Hector Sohos with one ruthless objective: to unleash a relentless onslaught of 90s Death/Thrash mayhem, drawing inspiration from icons like SLAYER, ENTOMBED, SODOM, KREATOR, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, and beyond. With the addition of the savage drummer Sotiris Dimitropoulos, they honed their ferocious sound through relentless rehearsals. By the end of 2021, the lineup reached its apex with the arrival of George “Dimator” Dimitrakakis on lead guitar, marking the inception of Cult of Orpist's debut self-titled EP.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
cultoforpist@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to unleash the debut release from Indiana's old school thrashing Death Metal destroyers ASSIMILATOR. EXPELLED INTO SUFFERING is up now for pre-order and will be released June 21st on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Formed in the barren wasteland of northeast Indiana, Assimilator lay waste to the norm, bludgeoning you with a grimier take on the Death Metal gods of old. Featuring a punishing assault of blast beats, guitars, and grotesque misery, Expelled Into Suffering reminds the listener that there is only pain and rot. Ominous, brutal and sonically abusive, Assimilator take aspects from multiple genres and periods of Death Metal, seamlessly weaving together an aural assault that will transport listeners to the deepest circles of inner fear and aggression.
Old school thrashing Death Metal for fans of Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Gatecreeper, Skeletal Remains, Necrot and 200 Stab Wounds.
Listen
to the single "I Am" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b33qf_FSLWE
Tracklist :
1) Expelled into Suffering Tracklist:
2) Nocturnal Forge
3) Changeling
4) I Am
OSDM thrashers ASSIMILATOR will hit the road this summer in preparation for the release of their newest EP, Expelled into Suffering. The band will be joined by blackened death metallers THRONE for this 8-date US tour.
Tour dates are as follows:
6/1 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Green Beacon Gallery
6/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Century
6/3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
6/4 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place
6/5 - Cleveland, OH @ No Class
6/6 - Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
6/7 - Louisville, KY @ Never Say Die
6/8 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
https://www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath/
https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
Evilyn has members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse, Thoren and are creating a ridiculously heavy form of technical/dissonant death metal. This is their debut full length and they've made sure everything is done to perfection. If you're into bands like Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Saevus Finis, this is definitely for you! Listen to a couple of tracks from this superlative release https://evilyndm.bandcamp.com/album/mondestrunken
EVILYN – “MONDESTRUNKEN”
For
fans of
- Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Coma
Cluster Void, Saevus Finis, Wicked Innocence
Evilyn have created an atypical death metal album which is at once monolithic, alien and formidable. Anthony Lipari of Thoren fame has put together quite a lineup for the band's debut full length, roping in members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse and even taking the assistance of Coma Cluster Void's Jeanne Comateuse who has been instrumental in arranging, mixing and crafting the mesmerizing album artwork for the release. The music they've concocted is unbearably heavy, with riffs like obelisks of impermeable concrete slabs tearing through the earth's crust, rising up with a pattern that can only be deciphered after multiple listens. The pacing too seems erratic, sometimes staggered, the feeling akin to stumbling through a labyrinthine minefield that impales upon contact. It is simultaneously dissonant, twisted, technical and crushing, and as confounding as things invariably get, they leave the listener coming back for more in an attempt to demystify this phenomenon. Ostensibly familiar-sounding but pulverizing and otherworldly in nature, Evilyn's debut full length is not to be missed.
Line up
Anthony Lipari (Thoren) - Guitar and Vocals
Alex Weber (Malignancy, Exist, Obscura - live) - Bass
Robin Stone (Norse) - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Jeanne Comateuse
Artwork by Jeanne Comateuse (Coma Cluster Void)
Track listing:
1. Dread
2. Omission
3. Limits
4. Bloviate
5. Penance
6. Vacuous
7. Interwoven
8. Forgotten
9. Slithering
10. Eat the Elite
Release date - August 16th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/evilyndeath
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Seit 2008 hat die Band ihren ganz eigenen Stil und Sound entwickelt: Von rau und aggressiv bis düster und atmosphärisch, von wütenden Blast-Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ liefern. Für ihre Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band von manchen gefeiert, von anderen gehasst. Dem Trio ist das scheißegal.
ARROGANZ stehen für sich selbst.
Die Band spielt in Sachen Musikalität, Groove und Feeling ganz oben mit und absolvierte Tourneen, Clubshows und Festivals in ganz Europa.
Mit ihrem letzten Album „Morsus“ (2020) manifestierte die Band ihr ganz eigenes musikalisches Universum.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „Quintessenz“ erweitern ARROGANZ ihren musikalischen Horizont ein weiteres Mal, und schaffen es gleichzeitig ihre Essenz zu unterstreichen – sie schaffen es, ihre Old-School-Death-Metal-Wurzeln zu würdigen und fallen gleichzeitig nicht in eine eindeutige eine Kategorie.
QUINTESSENZ ist sowohl für Fans von Celtic Frost, Asphyx oder Darkthrone, als auch für Liebhaber von Napalm Death, Totenmond oder Wolfbrigade.
Poser, lasst die Finger von diesem Material! Das ist authentische Musik!
Das sind ARROGANZ – Death Doom Punks!
„Quintessenz“ erscheint heute, am 24. Mai 2024 via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS und kann hier bestellt werden: https://arroganz.supremechaos.com/
“Feinsten Death Metal mit jeder Menge Black-Metal-Nuancen aus dem Hause Supreme Chaos gibt es hier auf die Ohren. Neun Tracks voller brachialer Leidenschaft, Aggression und Antriebskraft werden uns entgegengeschleudert, die keine Gefangenen machen. Dreckig und aufrichtig.“
SONIC SEDUCER
ARROGANZ LIVE 2024:Triple Death Threat Tour |
MASTER + ARROGANZ + ZEIT
07.06 | Spinnerei | Chemnitz | DE
08.06. |Pampahaus | Gützkow | DE
09.06. | Don't Panic | Essen | DE
10.06. | De Engelenbak | Doetinchem | NL
11.06. | Musicon | The Hague | NL
12.06. | Muziekcafé Elpee | Deinze | BE
13.06. | s.v. Jugendhaus Ost | Wolfsburg | DE
14.06. | Ballonfabrik | Augsburg | DE
15.06. | Cat | Ulm | DE
16.06. | Kunstverein | Nürnberg | DE
More dates to be announced!
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Polish death-metal maniacs DISLOYAL have unleashed the newest single off their upcoming fifth full-length album, DIVINE MIASMATA.
Stream the official lyric video for "Betrayed Faith" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boeGw0Ia-gc
The song is also streaming on https://disloyalblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/divine-miasmata
Marking the band’s natural progression, Divine Miasmata is a proposal
that simply cannot be ignored. This is easily the band's most complex, catchy, atmospheric, groovy, and dark record to date. Combining hard-labor musical craftsmanship with top-notch artistic finesse, this release will surely become a bright star on the firmament of Polish death metal.
The main cover artwork is by NaphulaArt, adding a visually stunning dimension to the release.
Divine Miasmata will be out July 12 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-order/pre-save at:
https://music.blacklion.nu/Disloyal
https://orcd.co/divine-miasmata
Tracklist 1. Divine Miasmata
2. Silent Revolution
3. The Black Pope
4. 1347-1352
5. Stella Peccatorum
6. Betrayed Faith
7. Religion Of Warfare
8. Ravens Of Starvation
9. The Ascension Of Abaddon
Divine Miasmata was recorded at Monroe Sound Studio and engineered,
mixed and mastered by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski. The album was produced by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski and DISLOYAL. All music on the album was written by Artyom Serdyuk, except Intro, composed by Konstantin Kolesnikov. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Mytnik. Album track "Ravens Of Starvation" is based on a poem by Diana Suhova.
DISLOYAL is:
Artyom Serdyuk – guitars
Jaroslaw “Jaro” Paprota – drums
Konstantin Kolesnikov – vocals
Kolya Kislyi – bass
Yahor Liatkouski – guitars (live)
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DISFIGURED
CORPSE – “UNITED HE666AND “ Style: Death/Grind
Time: 21 songs, 36 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: 12´ black vinyl
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody,Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
Next week my label Pařát Productions will release first time on LP format album "United He666and" Czech death/grind masters DISFIGURED CORPSE. It is one of the longest running Czech death/grind bands. "United He666and" was released on CD in 2002 and in my opinion it is the best recording in the history of DISFIGURED CORPSE. That's why as a fan I chose it for the LP release as well.
You can listen to the video trailer for the LP on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3yvEO7gbq0
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/disfigured-corpse-united-he666and-2/
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Combining
angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed is the brutal
band of Eero Haula and Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, who are known
from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others. After releasing their first EP and double single in late 2023, the new "Blades" single and lyric video from the Pori-based I, Cursed will be out on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
Watch Blades lyric video: https://youtu.be/Y15S-Mm6v6o
The "Blades" single is part of the new "Death Holograms" EP to be released later in July 2024. The upcoming EP is produced by I, Cursed and Jerkka Perälä of Soft Neon Audiovisual, whose handprint can be heard and seen in the mixing, mastering, cover art and lyric video for the "Death Holograms" EP. The release of the "Blades" single and the "Death Holograms" EP is handled in cooperation by Finnish record labels Inverse Records and Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.
The band comments Blades single:
"Blades was chosen as the first calling card for the forthcoming Death Holograms EP by being an angry, furious, snappy and blunt image of what is to come. Blades is part of the seven-track modern and raw Death Holograms EP, which brings an expected boost to the generic mass of the domestic metal scene."
Listen Blades on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-blades
Biography:
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. Operating as a duo outside the performance stages, I, Cursed's music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The live line-up is filled by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto. FFO Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.
Line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Live line-up:
Eero Haula - Vocals
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen - Bass
Nico Brander - Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen - Drums (Atlases, Marto)
Discography:
I, Cursed / Blood Service S/T Split EP 2023 (Meara Music)
Bloodsoaked / Storm Parade Double Single 2023 (Meara Music)
Blades Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Sorrower Single 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
Death Holograms Single & EP 2024 (Inverse Records / Meara Music)
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CREST
OF DARKNESS'
new album "MY GHOST" will be released in the
next autumn. In the meantime, we present the details of "Call Of The
Moon" the first single that the band will release on vinyl as a
7" EP and in digital format on July 19th, via My Kingdom Music and
available at https://shorturl.at/HCBauRecorded at MLP Studios with Nils H. Maehlum at the helm and mastered by Giuseppe Nicolò (aka Buzz) at Lostsoul Studios, we unveil today the cover artwork realized by Roy Allan Larsen.
The song "Call Of The Moon" one of the songs that better represents the extreme inner journey that Ingar and his bandmates undertake this time, is accompanied by the most progressive episode of the entire work, "The Awekening" which presents Roy Nikolaisen's magnificent trumpet in an extreme context such as that of Black Metal.
Over the coming days we'll reveal more details about the album and the single.
For the moment just imagine finding yourself in front of one of the most incredible, mature and deeply personal albums that CREST OF DARKNESS has ever released.
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CULT is due out May 24 on Black Lion Records. Stream the album in full now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz7VBK-oxHs
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://summonerscircleblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
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The album was meticulously crafted for approximately two years, evolving from a mere idea to a finished product. The central theme of the album is to unveil the inherent ‘evil’ embedded in organized religions, particularly those led by fanatical leaders. Musically, it presents a fusion of traditional Norwegian and Swedish black metal, heavily influenced by the American death metal scene. The creation of the music is a collaborative effort, with all three members working in unison from inception to completion."
The album's digital release date is June 7th, 2024.
Tracklist01 Curse of Jehovah
02 The Con Man
03 The Chosen People
04 Spiritual Syphilis
05 Deceiver
06 Lenkene er brutt
07 Svik
08 Glossolalia
09 Til evig tid
Odio Deus was started in 2020 in Oslo, Norway by Telal. After many years of several different black metal bands, Telal decided to start his own band, where he’s in control of the musical vision and lyrical concepts. The band’s goal is to make black metal with a strong death metal influence, using lyrical concepts that deal with the hypocrisy within organized religion and other relevant subject matters.
Odio Deus is:
Telal - Drums, Lyrics, Bass
Braatebrann - Guitars, vocals, bass
Winterheart – Guitars
www.youtube.com/@OdioDeusband
www.facebook.com/Odio-Deus-Official
Check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5cYdob6FCw
The Feast of Human Vices drops May 31 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Pre-order/pre-save the album at:
https://music.imusician.pro/a/6ipZEqkb
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
The
Feast of Human Vices tracklist:1) Misanthropic
2) Dark Atavism
3) Mazoku Mao
4) The Feast of Human Vices
5) Descending Firmament (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
6) Sinning Tree (Promo 2022) – Bonus track
With The Feast of Human Vices, CARRION THRONE brings an onslaught of crushing brutal death metal spiced up with relentless passages of dissonant slam.
The band's catchy, pit-fueling, heavy-as-hell brand of death metal has earned them fans from around the world who are anticipating a follow-up to their 2022 promo. The wait is over with the arrival of The Feast of Human Vices, the band's debut EP which features four brand new songs plus two bonus tracks that originally appeared on the 2022 promo.
Follow CARRION THRONE on Spotify and Apple Music.
CARRION THRONE is:
Alex Rocha - Guitar
Joel Sandoval - Guitar
Alex Chapa - Bass
Izzy Rivera - Drums
Alex Corral - Vocals
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ADELON – “RESURGENCE”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Decapitated | Gojira | Obscura | Beyond Creation
Shedding this decaying flesh, these tired and fracturing bones – once a protective shell, now a dull and dusty prison, I close my clouded eyes forever; I have no further use for their faded vision and imperfect perception. In the aeons to come I will not see, I will not hear, I will simply know. The blazing energy within incinerates the torpid husk without. All I have ever been, could ever be, the shadow and the light is made one and set free. This is my rebirth, this is my resurgence…
With their debut EP, Resurgence, Swiss technical death metal band Adelon have attained a new stage in their musical evolution. Their vision has expanded exponentially, opening up new creative possibilities. When the guitars erupt from the haunting keys that slowly draw back the veil surrounding opening track ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’, they attack with an otherworldly, alien power. And every musical movement that follows; every tightly wound, claustrophobic, high velocity riff that diffuses into light and space, every vocal exhortation, every guitar solo, every furious rhythmic attack possesses real impact. Each carefully crafted element of the four pieces that comprise Resurgence strikes home with fine effect. Every single note, word, beat and deft flourish matters. The technical ability of this young band from Lausanne is undoubtedly of a high standard, but it’s the way in which they have applied those abilities that makes Resurgence so successful. The drama and imagination of their song writing and passionate attention to musical detail makes each of Resurgence’s four songs an excellent example of progressive, technical, vivid and visionary death metal.
The clear, powerful sound on Resurgence, which brings out all the vibrant colours and dynamics within the music, was captured with the help of the hugely experienced Alex Sedin, owner of Ghostalgy Prods. The respected sound engineer, who has worked with the likes of Anachronism, Essence Of Datum, White Ward and many, many more, co-produced, mixed and mastered Resurgence and has since offered his thoughts on what Adelon have achieved with this EP:
“Adelon is a prime example of a young band that emerges unexpectedly and pushes the envelope for the entire genre. What these guys achieve on Resurgence is stunning. Musicianship, variety, surprise factor - it's all there."
Resurgence will be released on June 21st – so be there at the beginning of this story and watch as it unfolds…
Line-up:
Pierrick Tromme - Vocals
Titouan Tromme – Bass/Synth
Quentin Landolt – Guitar/Keys/Synth/Drum Programming
Robin Demarta – Drum Programming
Lead guitar on ‘Moniseme’ by Etienne Scherer
Saxophone on ‘Fleshless Vertebrae’ by Bastian Köhli
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https://beacons.ai/adelon
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: july 12th 2024
Genre: Deathcore/Slam Death
For fans of: Annotations Of An Autopsy | Ingested | Gutrectomy | (Un)Worthy
Tearing their way out of Clemson, South Carolina like a caged beast bursting through the bars of its prison, come Cleansing of the Temple, a deathcore/slam death wrecking ball of rage. Having already made a powerful impact on the underground scene with their 2022 EP, Slam 4 The Lamb - a collection of colossal riffs and uncompromising lyrics - Cleansing of the Temple are now poised to unleash their first full length album. A caustic display of all-consuming fury, the sound of desperation and unravelling sanity, The Devil Knows My Name is an intimidating display of nerve-shredding intensity. Follow us now, into the darkness…
The Devil Knows My Name opens with the strangely unsettling introduction of ‘Farther Along The Valley’, which seethes with repressed dark emotion, gradually raising the fear-tinged anticipation for the oncoming annihilation…and then Cleansing of the Temple bring down the hammer – hard. ‘God Of Hate’ explodes into life with a gargantuan, impossible scream over pit-inducing rhythms before jarring, angular riffs shatter the structure, only to be eaten up by waves of absolute devastation. From here there is no way back, as the great lumbering beast that is title track ‘The Devil Knows My Name’ picks up your scent. Tortured screams and sewer-scouring, inhuman growls ride the filthy, sludge infected, doom grooves and you can feel the ground shake beneath your feet. The ensuing journey through the blasted sonic landscape is mercilessly intense, from the staggering, relentless anger of ‘Sardis’ to the hardcore aggression of first single, ‘I, Afflicted’ and the disconcerting, multi-directional attack of ‘Stained Glass Blues’, featuring a guest appearance from Brayden Gibbs of Candescent. However, the absolute crowning glory of The Devil Knows My Name comes with the climactic ‘Where Does Darkness Dwell When We Open Our Eyes’. Possessing a towering presence, an array of clinical riffs and ultra-extreme vocal violence, this epic, album concluding track slips beneath the waters of cold, atmospheric melody before charging headlong to an ending in fire, a sudden frenzy of destruction that will leave you breathless. It’s a powerful, affecting finish to an album that fulfils all the promise suggested by Cleansing of the Temple’s earlier recordings and bludgeoning live shows.
Cleansing of the Temple are now a part of the burgeoning roster of extremity at Rottweiler Records, who will launch this ballistic missile of an album at the world on July 12th. Produced, mixed and mastered by Glenn Gizzi of Phinehas fame, every element of The Devil Knows My Name possesses not only clarity and power, but crackles with tension and electrifying energy, the passion of the individual performances palpable. This is not your average slam record, or just another album cut from the deathcore template. When Cleansing of the Temple come calling be prepared for an experience like no other.
Line-up:
Gavin James – Vocals
Rasheen Johnson - Drums
Dustin Duvall – Guitar
Matthew Clark – Guitar
Randy Smith – Bass
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"I believe they have something truly unique and unusual to offer the brutal tech-death scene" - Angry Metal Guy
CUTTERRED FLESH – “LOVE AT FIRST BITE”
For
fans of: Benighted, Aborted, Cattle
Decapitation, Monument of Misanthropy, Devourment, EnragementCutterred Flesh have evolved to play what’s beginning to resemble a progressive form of brutal death metal. Without reducing the wholesome girth, they are able to pull off amazing feats that will stop the listener in his tracks and have him mentally slot them in a higher category than what he had originally pegged them at. While not as slick as some of their contemporaries skittishly moving about with hardly any impact, Cutterred Flesh’s music carries real weight and boasts of similar diversity if not more and is littered with unpredictable parts. Each of the songs on their sixth full length have a special thing going on and close listens only reveal the intricate structuring and even traces of emotive facets. It’s rare to come across a brutal death metal album that scratches the bludgeoning heaviness itch and also leaves a lasting impact that’s not purely external. Cutterred Flesh have clearly mastered their craft at this stage and come up with an album that is unfathomably heavy yet versatile and engaging which easily stands out from the one-dimensional ones languishing in the narrow confines of the brutal death metal realm.
Line up:
Jiri Krs - Vocals
Vitali Novak - Guitar
David Krombholz - Guitar
Ondrej Klaban - Bass
Jakub Bayer - Drums
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Xenomorphic Annihilation: Earth Ravaged
2. Human Protein Concentrate
3. Repeated Intersexual Misunderstanding
4. Code of Zuurith
5. The Symptoms of Parasite
6. Descent Into Torment Of Abyssal Whispers
7. Sarkam's Wrath Unleashed
8. Amanda
9. The Last Supper
10. Spawn of Vathus
Official release date - May 24th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Canadian death crew DUSKWALKER has released a band new song, titled "CITY ON A CEMETERY." The song marks the second single off the band's new album, UNDERGROUND FOREVER.
Stream "City on a Cemetery" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuhGZa6W5w
Black Lion Records will release Underground Forever on July 26 Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtuhGZa6W5w
Embark on a sonic journey with DUSKWALKER as they lead you through the 10-track landscape of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and intense vocals that is Underground Forever. The band's third album represents the band's current sonic template, hard-hitting anthemic death metal injected with thrash and rock.
Stream the album's first single, "Crippled at the Core" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sfe5fkzO7U
DUSKWALKER will perform at this year's Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival, set to take place September 6 - 8 in Cave Rock, IL.
Tracklist1) Crippled At The Core
2) The Loss
3) Never Going Back
4) Underground Forever
5) City On A Cemetery
6) Posing Corpses
7) Artillery Communion
8) Vanquisher
9) Blasted Past Extinction
10) Inhaling The Dust Of Bone
Underground Forever was recorded By John Robinson at Castle Tracula, and mixed and mastered By Marko Tervonen.
Stream DUSKWALKER on Spotify and Apple Music.
DUSKWALKER is a 4 piece Canadian death metal band. Formed in 2015, the band blends extreme and traditional metal. DUSKWALKER continues to push their musical limits while stripping back with an aggressive and raw production. Their third album, Underground Forever represents the band's current sonic template, hard-hitting anthemic death metal injected with thrash and rock.
After releasing their debut in 2016 and their second album in 2019, DUSKWALKER went on to win the Canadian Niagara Music Awards for Best Metal Group of 2019 & 2020. The band gains traction playing live in the Canadian underground while infiltrating the U.S. scene in New York State, and the midwest festival Full Terror Assault, opening for iconic bands such as Hate Eternal, Suicidal Tendencies, and Crowbar.
DUSKWALKER is:
John Robinson: Guitars
Joey Scaringi: Vocals
Cale Costello: Drums
John Neadow: Bass
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The debut album from Los Angeles-based death metal squad MORTAL WOUND is out now!
Stream The Anus of the World in its entirety at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
The album is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Dark Descent Records has released The Anus of the World on CD, cassette and digital formats, with Me Saco un Ojo Records handling vinyl treatment and additional cassette orders.
Order The Anus of the World at
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://www.mesacounojo.com/ (vinyl orders)
Tracklisting:1. Found Dead in a Bush
2. Tunnel Rat
3. The Surf is Gonna Be Bitchin'
4. Drug Filled Cadaver
5. One Who Kills & One Who Loves
6. Born Again Hard
7. Engulfed in Liquid Hellfire
8. The Worm Has Turned for You
9. Spirit of the Bayonet
10. Even the Jungle Wanted Him Dead
11. Royally Fucked Forever
Artwork for The Anus of the World by *Karina* (@tatchupitchu).
From the start of the sampled introduction to the sadistic battering that follows, this record is a masterclass in well-produced Death Metal that reeks of the 90s brutality while keeping things totally organic. The first minute of this album will churn you into a slime-like ichor with its pulverizing intensity and crushingly tight instrumental hooks. These are topped with gargantuan vocals that will regurgitate any bone matter from your corpse. With a real void in the underground for bands such as this, it seems many are afraid to even try and give such an unforgiving take on extremity, or MORTAL WOUND intimidate the competition. With atmospherics but nothing short of total carnage at any given moment, you will constantly be in grotesque ecstasy at this abhorrent masterpiece.
This is one of those releases where any lover of Death Metal will definitely be satisfied. Unsavory soundscapes delivered with a totally incredible production showcases some of the best songwriting chops you will hear combined with an unfathomable lust for desecration of all things, living or dead. Monstrous grooves contort with a technical proficiency that is not a pretentious show of skill as much as sonic laceration fired forth with unmistakable excellence. Not only does this harken back to some of the genre's most punishing acts, Mortal Wound show they have more than enough personality and songwriting to stand on their own feet as one of the strongest death metal bands of the current day. Hammering furiously until the end, do you think you can withstand this record? Prove it, blast it at full volume and give yourself to this morbid offering…
Stream MORTAL WOUND's 2019 EP Forms of Unreasoning Fear and the band's 2021 split with Gutless on Spotify and Apple Music.
MORTAL WOUND is:
Sam Shriver - Giutar, Vocals and Samples.
Mathias Hofmeister - Bass
Peter King - Guitar
Devlin Baldwin - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://mortalwound.bandcamp.com/album/split-with-gutless
EUTHANASIA
– “THOUGHTS ON LIVING”Style: Doom Metal
Time: 10 songs, 49 minutes
Release date: 28.5. 2024
Type: Digipak, 12 page booklet
Label: Parat Productions
Hi everybody, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here.
Next week my label Pařát Productions will release digipak re-edition first album Czech doom metal veterans EUTHANASIA.
Band was founded in the northeastern Czech town Havířov in May 1994. EUTHANASIA managed to build a strong and respected name on the Czech underground scene, but nothing lasts forever. In spring of 2012, shortly after the release of the album “IV” and an unsuccessful search for a new drummer, the band reached the end of its journey. At that time, it seemed that the CD called “IV” would become the last physical addition to the band’s discography, still, the passion of one of their fans decided differently. After “Cesta ke světlu končí… (The Best of 1994–2015)” (2015) and “Vzpomínka – Demosnímky 1994–1997” (2018), EUTHANASIA is graced with another “posthumous” release.
Re-edition "Thoughts On Living" (2024) contains the same 10 tracks as the original 1999 release. Completely new booklet including frontcover.
You can listen full album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvA7CmCzfsk
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/euthanasia-thoughts-on-living-2/
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One-Man
Tech-Death Band ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED present "CLAIRVOYANT
EVANESCE." A stand-alone single, the song weaves through an
intricate maze of sonic and emotional tapestries.As a somewhat conceptual release, "Clairvoyant Evanesce" centers around a soul eternally bound between life and death by its own volition, perceiving the perpetual flow of time that inevitably ceases with death. Although aware that their death has come and they must pass, the soul is ultimately unable to move onto an afterlife due to being stuck in the past, unable to let their past mistakes and regrets go. This concept, while tapping into macabre fiction, can be viewed as a symbol for those who feel imprisoned or shackled by anxiety and/or depression and unfortunately struggle with immense feelings of pain, guilt, or regret for things they have been subjected to in the past that are unwittingly controlling their present and future actions.
Stream "Clairvoyant Evanesce" on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music
This new offering of brutal technical death metal was masterminded by guitarist, vocalist, and overall songwriter, Isaac Rice; and follows AoMP's 2023 EP critically-praised, Womb in Black Flame.
Combining pummeling brutality with fast-paced technicality, Isaac set out to make ASHES OF MOMENTS PERISHED his vision of a melting pot of everything extreme and aggressive, yet melodic and memorable.
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"After five long years since the last full length album, it was important
to me that the return would not just be 'album four' but would mark a step
forward in some way, without shedding any of the essential elements that define
Arx Atrata. A Reckoning is the result - a record that takes the spirit and
atmosphere of the previous records, unites it under a common lyrical theme and
concept to make a cohesive whole, and delivers it with the weightiest
production to date for maximum impact. Whether experienced in one sitting as
the full album-length journey that leads the listener through the misfortunes
of a former warrior, or simply as a set of melancholic black metal songs
spanning the whole gamut of aural textures, I feel that this is arguably the
definitive Arx Atrata record and I'm ardently looking forward to sharing it
with the world."The first single from A Reckoning is released today, May 20th, along with an accompanying lyric video. 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' is a thrilling piece that fires the imagination and lifts the spirit, a powerful chapter within the great tome that is The Reckoning. Speaking about the single and the story of its creation Ben commented...
" 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' is the opening song from the new album and the lyrics tell a tale of both the futility of war and of the wider failings of humanity in our dealings with each other and our environment. These are timeless themes and this timelessness is mirrored somewhat in the composition, which contains riffs written last year specifically for this song but also some parts dating back thirty years to when I first picked up the guitar, and which have waited this long for a worthy home. As such it is almost a synthesis of a lifetime of experience, both musically and lyrically, with the result being one of the more intense songs on the album, and a perfect introduction to the story and themes that continue through the rest of A Reckoning.
Watch the 'I Was A Witness To His Passing' lyric video at the Arx Atrata YouTube channel now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut4sCUwYvsA
https://www.facebook.com/ArxAtrata/
The
project to reissue CULTUS SANGUINE's discography in
vinyl format and the release of the box celebrating 30 years of the band's
history "THROUGH THE YEARS OF SOMBRE (XXX ANNIVERSARY)" has
undergone a slight delay regarding the release date, therefore it will be
released officially on July 12th.As anticipated, in addition to the vinyl reissue of their 3 albums "Shadows' Blood", "The Sum Of All Fears" and "Dust Once Alive", as announced, the band in collaboration with My Kingdom Music will celebrate the band's 30 years of history with the box entitled "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" which will contain the 3 vinyls in a special format as well as an unreleased live album by the band entitled "Live At Midnight Club" recorded in Milan in 2021 in digipak format as well as extra material exclusive (t-shirt, biography, bag, poster).
CULTUS SANGUINE have crossed these 3 decades in an always original and personal way, representing a cult band for many Doom, Gothic and Black Metal fans all over the world.
The LP's can be ordered at: https://t.ly/kTGf1
The box "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" at: https://shorturl.at/dFGH0
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
Experience it: https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/track/nephilim
Grand Demise of Civilization are set to release The Blaze of Abaddon, their fourth album of Epic Hell Metal, on June 4 through Ordovician Records. The album will be available on compact disc, cassette, and digital formats.
A lyric video for the album's first single, "Silencer," is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Tg-yxwqaA. The song is also available on Bandcamp.
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Pre-order:https://ordovicianrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grand-demise-of-civilization-the-blaze-of-abaddon
Track Listing:
1. Redeemer of Wrath
2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilim
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
https://linktr.ee/ordovicianrecords
https://linktr.ee/granddemise
Get ready for an unyielding blitz of pure death/thrash metal devastation! Brutal Records is ecstatic to announce the signing and upcoming release of the debut album "Attack of the Zombies Cans" on August 30, 2024, from Greece's very own purveyors of chaos, Cult of Orpist.
Emerging from the deepest abysses of Greece, this death metal powerhouse initially unleashed their wrath with the unforgiving 2022 debut self-titled EP.
Unleash the power of pure death/thrash metal with the debut album “Attack of the Zombies Cans” from Cult of Orpist! Hailing from Greece, this band is a force to be reckoned with, delivering a brutal mix of death and thrash metal that will leave you headbanging and moshing with reckless abandon.
This release is not for the faint of heart – it’s raw, aggressive, and packed with crushing riffs, pounding drums, and ferocious vocals. This is the type of metal that will leave you feeling energized and empowered, ready to conquer the world.
The
tracklist is the followingThe Lurking Invasion
Attack of the Zombie Cans
On the Verge of Insanity
Chainsaw Justice
Humiliation
Post Murder Suicide.
B.T.S.
Homage
Total War
Cult of Orpist emerged from the ashes in early 2021, forged by Chris Panagitsas and Hector Sohos with one ruthless objective: to unleash a relentless onslaught of 90s Death/Thrash mayhem, drawing inspiration from icons like SLAYER, ENTOMBED, SODOM, KREATOR, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, and beyond. With the addition of the savage drummer Sotiris Dimitropoulos, they honed their ferocious sound through relentless rehearsals. By the end of 2021, the lineup reached its apex with the arrival of George “Dimator” Dimitrakakis on lead guitar, marking the inception of Cult of Orpist's debut self-titled EP.
Members:
Hector Sohos - Vocals/Bass
Chris Panagitsas - Rhythm Guitar
George Dimitrakakis - Lead Guitar
Sotos Dimitropoulos - Drums
cultoforpist@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to unleash the debut release from Indiana's old school thrashing Death Metal destroyers ASSIMILATOR. EXPELLED INTO SUFFERING is up now for pre-order and will be released June 21st on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Formed in the barren wasteland of northeast Indiana, Assimilator lay waste to the norm, bludgeoning you with a grimier take on the Death Metal gods of old. Featuring a punishing assault of blast beats, guitars, and grotesque misery, Expelled Into Suffering reminds the listener that there is only pain and rot. Ominous, brutal and sonically abusive, Assimilator take aspects from multiple genres and periods of Death Metal, seamlessly weaving together an aural assault that will transport listeners to the deepest circles of inner fear and aggression.
Old school thrashing Death Metal for fans of Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Gatecreeper, Skeletal Remains, Necrot and 200 Stab Wounds.
Listen
to the single "I Am" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b33qf_FSLWETracklist :
1) Expelled into Suffering Tracklist:
2) Nocturnal Forge
3) Changeling
4) I Am
OSDM thrashers ASSIMILATOR will hit the road this summer in preparation for the release of their newest EP, Expelled into Suffering. The band will be joined by blackened death metallers THRONE for this 8-date US tour.
Tour dates are as follows:
6/1 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Green Beacon Gallery
6/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Century
6/3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
6/4 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place
6/5 - Cleveland, OH @ No Class
6/6 - Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
6/7 - Louisville, KY @ Never Say Die
6/8 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
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https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
Evilyn has members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse, Thoren and are creating a ridiculously heavy form of technical/dissonant death metal. This is their debut full length and they've made sure everything is done to perfection. If you're into bands like Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Saevus Finis, this is definitely for you! Listen to a couple of tracks from this superlative release https://evilyndm.bandcamp.com/album/mondestrunken
EVILYN – “MONDESTRUNKEN”
For
fans of
- Gorguts, Maere, Morbid Angel, Dischordia, Coma
Cluster Void, Saevus Finis, Wicked InnocenceEvilyn have created an atypical death metal album which is at once monolithic, alien and formidable. Anthony Lipari of Thoren fame has put together quite a lineup for the band's debut full length, roping in members of Malignancy, Exist, Norse and even taking the assistance of Coma Cluster Void's Jeanne Comateuse who has been instrumental in arranging, mixing and crafting the mesmerizing album artwork for the release. The music they've concocted is unbearably heavy, with riffs like obelisks of impermeable concrete slabs tearing through the earth's crust, rising up with a pattern that can only be deciphered after multiple listens. The pacing too seems erratic, sometimes staggered, the feeling akin to stumbling through a labyrinthine minefield that impales upon contact. It is simultaneously dissonant, twisted, technical and crushing, and as confounding as things invariably get, they leave the listener coming back for more in an attempt to demystify this phenomenon. Ostensibly familiar-sounding but pulverizing and otherworldly in nature, Evilyn's debut full length is not to be missed.
Line up
Anthony Lipari (Thoren) - Guitar and Vocals
Alex Weber (Malignancy, Exist, Obscura - live) - Bass
Robin Stone (Norse) - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Jeanne Comateuse
Artwork by Jeanne Comateuse (Coma Cluster Void)
Track listing:
1. Dread
2. Omission
3. Limits
4. Bloviate
5. Penance
6. Vacuous
7. Interwoven
8. Forgotten
9. Slithering
10. Eat the Elite
Release date - August 16th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 19.5 2024
Black
Metal á la carte: PAINFUL präsentieren brandneue Album-Single “REMAINING
SHADOWS” als Lyric-Video!
Noch dieses Frühjahr soll es erscheinen, das neue Album
der Black-/Death-Metaller PAINFUL, die 2024 ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiern. Um
den Fans die Wartezeit bis zu “NEFARIOUS MONARCHY” am 25. Mai noch
etwas zu verkürzen, gibt es jetzt vorab eine weitere Albumsingle – diesmal
zusammen mit einem Lyric-Video. Bekamen wir bei der ersten Single “Liberty
(Dies)” mit dem schnellsten Song des Albums einen Rückgriff auf die Wurzeln der
Band zu hören, präsentieren sich PAINFUL nun erneut schwarzmetallisch, wenn
auch in einer eher getragenen, opulenteren Façon: “Remaining
Shadows” ist eine wuchtige Mid-Tempo-Walze, die zuweilen an eines der
großen frühen Vorbilder PAINFULS – SATYRICON – erinnert:
Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful
Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden. Und: Vergiss nicht, "Remaining Shadows" schonmal auf einer deiner Playlisten zu parken!
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
Es ist unleugbar: Wir Menschen sind und waren von jeher getrieben von unserer eigenen Vorstellungskraft. Der eine stolpert in seiner Kindheit über ein altes Buch und bestreitet ab da sein Leben im Glauben an die Auferstehung eines auf grausame Weise Verblichenen, es entsteht White Metal als Bewegung. Der andere, genervt von den Lehren des Ersten, findet Zuflucht in deren Umkehr und trägt zum Fortbestand des Black Metal bei.
Ein Dritter folgt dem verrückten Araber mit dem Necronomicon unterm Arm in die Berge des Wahnsinns, von wo aus er über den Herrn der Ringe lacht, der in seinem Audi Blind Guardian hört und Tolkien singt. Ja, wir Menschen – und ganz besonders wir Leseratten, Moviebuffs und Metalheads – sind schon ein kauziges, aber irgendwie auch geniales Völkchen.
Am schönsten wird unser Hobby jedoch immer dann, wenn
inmitten einer der vielen kreativen Todesspiralen aus Aufgüssen und
Franchise-Verlängerungen jemand einfach mal auf “Pause” drückt, um sich die
Zeit für einen neuen Mythos zu nehmen. Und genau das geschah, als Ende 2022
drei kanadische Mucker begannen, sich aus der in ihrer post-pandemischen
Selbstzerfleischung immer wahnsinniger werdenden Welt zurückzuziehen…
…und die nun vierköpfig als NECHT, genauer als Zenith Maharg und dessen Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh, wieder hervortreten, im Gepäck die bald erscheinende Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR”.
Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was seitdem im Verborgenen geschah, gibt uns das befremdliche Quartett selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals einen Sermon aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” im Rahmen einer visuellen Offenbarung auf – “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me”:
Zenith Maharg fasst die Geschichte des Sermons “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” für uns zusammen: “Im Kult hatte man keine Angst vor dem Tod. Vielmehr fürchtete man, zu den Gescheiterten zu gehören – zu den Kriegern, die so gebrochen waren, dass sie nicht mehr für B'ahn kämpfen konnten. Schwerverletzte Kultisten waren daher immer an vorderster Front im Kampf zu finden und strebten nach einem heiligen Ende. Dieser Sermon erzählt von einem alternden Kultisten, der sich an seine vielen Verletzungen erinnert, während er sich auf die dritte Belagerung von Ishpan vorbereitet.”
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Spotify-Playlist oder folge der Künstlerseite direkt: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wb4y2UcuDY48xH8ftksFu
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor oder digital hier für später vormerken: https://show.co/acYyzxf
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– Nicht geeignet für Meteorophobiker –
Nach der eher intimen Powerballade “Shadows (Walking Through)” melden sich NOTURNALL nun mit einem weiteren, noch ambitionierteren Musikvideo zurück. Der Titeltrack des Albums “Cosmic Redemption” bringt auf rasante Art und Weise die Power zurück in den Metal. Der Song beginnt mit einem dämonisch schnellen und doch hochmelodischen Gitarrensolo und ist in der Tat eine tiefe Verbeugung vor den verrückten Tagen des guten alten, wahnwitzig schnellen Power Metals. Und er ist auch irgendwie paradox! Denn ja, “Cosmic Redemption” birgt die Chance, uns nostalgisch werden zu lassen – klingt dabei aber nicht nach neuer alter Ware. Stattdessen haben NOTURNALL einen transparenten und sauberen, fast futuristischen Ansatz gewählt, der dennoch die nötige Wärme beibehält. Sowohl die Komposition als auch ihre Interpretation strahlen diese en masse aus: durch fesselnde Melodien, vollmundige Harmonien und, einmal mehr, durch das Herz und die Seele, die mit Sänger Thiagos kraftvoller und doch glaubwürdiger Stimme anklingen.
Da
haben wir es also. Und was machen wir jetzt damit? Wir hacken es in Stücke!
Kein Scherz, denn genau das haben unsere brasilianischen Schelme getan – mit
großem Geschick, wohlgemerkt! Aber wozu, möchte man fragen, und mit welchem
Ergebnis? Die Antwort ist mehr oder weniger einleuchtend:
SCIENCE-FICTION-METAL-SPACE-OPERA-KURZFILM! Das brandneue Video von NOTURNALL sollte sich jeder unbedingt ansehen, auf den eine oder mehr der folgenden Aussagen zutreffen:
1) Ich liebe Metal.
2) Ich kenne ein wenig Science-Fiction.
3) Ich leide an Meteorophobie oder auch nicht.
4) Ich liebe gute altmodische Lithotripsie*.
Los geht's also! Sieh dir an, wie NOTURNALL es mit einem riesigen Asteroiden aufnehmen, der auf die Erde zusteuert, indem sie eine gigantische Lithotripsie an dem verdammten Ding durchführen – mit Wissenschaftlern, o presidente, Raumfahrt und all den oben erwähnten guten Dingen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bj9wE1Ke9o
*Lithotripsie: ein Verfahren zur Behandlung von Nierensteinen und anderen Steinen durch Zertrümmerung mittels Stoßwellen
Darüber hinaus sollte man sich den Song auch nicht in seiner eingängigen Kürze als Titelsong auf der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres Albums “Cosmic Redemption” entgehen lassen, mit dem NOTURNALL Ende letzten Jahres den Weg in den globalen Metal eingeschlagen haben. Die auf der CD enthaltenen 13 grandiosen Tracks, an denen auch namhafte Künstler wie James LaBrie, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) und andere mitgewirkt haben, beschäftigen sich mit den kosmischen Wendungen, die die Welt nimmt – sowohl auf der Mikroebene, in Form der Kämpfe des Einzelnen, als auch auf der Makroebene, in Form von Korruption und Konflikten 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 sie es vorher war. Das Album entstand in der aufreibenden Zeit der Pandemie und motivierte die Bandmitglieder, weiterzumachen. Und das taten sie auch, denn sie schafften es sogar für zwei bemerkenswerte Shows mit Gitarrenheld Mike Orlando, der maßgeblich zum Album beigetragen hat, auf die 70000TONS OF METAL. Mit ihrer Reise zurück nach Brasilien nach der größten Heavy-Metal-Kreuzfahrt der Welt hat die Band den großen Kreis geschlossen, der sie rund um die Welt geführt hat: Brasilien – Europa – Australien – USA – Brasilien.
NOTURNALLs Album “Cosmic Redemption” gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Tracklist :
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)*
*Die digitale Ausgabe enthält stattdessen den Bonustrack "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: Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON (Ex-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.
https://noturnall.com.br/en/
https://www.facebook.com/noturnallband
Die Macht der Schöpfung ist unser: THE MOURNING zeigen mit ihrer brandneuen Single "HE CRIES" Seele und Prog-Muskeln.
Das System Mensch ist auf eine sehr spezifische Art seltsam: Es basiert auf psychologischen Archetypen, die augenscheinlich wie Schloss und Schlüssel zusammenpassen. Leider ergibt diese Kodierung aber einen lähmenden Stillstand: Die einen strahlen ihren emotionalen Status permanent aus, die anderen nehmen solche Ströme permanent auf und reflektieren sie als neue Teile ihrer selbst. Daraus haben wir die Idee einer Überperson erschaffen: Was wäre, wenn jemand meine emotionale Not nicht nur annehmen, sondern sie mir dabei auch abnehmen könnte? Jemand, der nicht nur mit den Trauernden weint, sondern für sie, quasi als emotionaler Stellvertreter?
Die Idee blieb und sorgt noch heute dafür, dass Millionen von Menschen auf der Welt im Angesicht von Leid und Missständen eine göttliche Macht anflehen, anstatt die Dinge selbst in die Hand zu nehmen oder jene beharrlich zu bearbeiten, die das Ruder in der Hand haben.
Mit “He Cries”, einem düster wie ein schwarzer Fluss ins Ohr strömenden Song aus dem kommenden Album “HUSH”, richten The Mourning ihren Blick auf genau diese scheinbar universal menschliche Marotte. Dabei gelingt den Prog-Metallern um den singenden Philosophen Johnny Ray und dessen stete Duettpartnerin Eliana Blanchard etwas, was man dem harten Prog zunächst gar nicht zuzutrauen vermag: Vom gefühlvollen Intro des Keyboarders Alex Nasla (Ex-Witherfall) in Schwingung versetzt, öffnet die Band das Fenster zu einer Klanglandschaft, in der die Verzweiflungsschreie der Welt Gebirge formen – in einer akustischen Schönheit und Harmonie, wie sie sonst eher von vereinten Gebetsgesängen erschaffen werden, an die der Song zuweilen erinnert. Und damit wird auch schnell klar: The Mourning stellen nicht Gott infrage. Sie werben lediglich dafür, dass menschengemachte Probleme auch von uns Menschen gelöst werden sollten.
Es sind Lieder wie dieses, die uns sehr ermutigen können, indem sie uns vor Augen führen, dass auch wir die Macht der Schöpfung besitzen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn57AXTu1qU
Hier geht es direkt zur Single: https://links.themourningmusic.com/hecries
Über The Mourning
Was 2017 als bloßes Aufnahmeprojekt von Sänger und Komponist Johnny Ray und Schlagzeuger Jason Berlin (Sohn des berühmten Bassisten Jeff Berlin) in Tampa, Florida, begann, entwickelte sich zu einer Selbstfindungsreise, die bald Gleichgesinnte anlockte, bis die Band mit dem Allrounder Alex Nasla (Ex-Witherfall, Produzent, Sänger und Keyboarder), dem italienischen Musiker und Komponisten Francesco Pinter (Gitarre), Leadsängerin Eliana Blanchard und Gitarrist Phillip Colacecchi komplett war.
Nach der Veröffentlichung ihrer noch recht experimentellen EP “Theosis” im Jahr 2018, mit der sich die Band auf die Reise begab, ihren wahren Sound und eine eigene Botschaft zu entdecken, sind The Mourning nun bereit, ihr erstes Album “Hush” zu präsentieren, das am 24. Juni 2024 erscheinen wird. Besonders und neu: Der Longplayer glänzt mit einer viel stärkeren Betonung auf den Gitarren, einschließlich des Einsatzes von Slap-Gitarren, groovenden Riffs, engelsgleichen klassischen Gitarren, durchdringenden Gitarrensoli. Darüber hinaus bringt das Album aber, wie die Band betont, noch sehr viel mehr in ihren Sound ein, der ursprünglich stark von Opeth, Steven Wilson und Haken beeinflusst war: "Auf diesem Album haben wir auch die Harmonien durch den gefühlvollen Gesang von Eliana Blanchard auf die nächste Stufe gehoben, was den Songs einen viel reicheren harmonischen Klang und eine einzigartige Klangidentität verleiht." Die eindrucksvolle Energie zwischen den kontrastierenden Stimmen hebt das Hörerlebnis über die eindimensionale Atmosphäre des Gewohnten hinaus und lädt dazu ein, die Band auf ihrer turbulenten Reise zu begleiten, auf der sie die pure Präzision des Progressive Metal mit roher emotionaler Energie verbindet: "Wir versuchen, den Hörern vor dem Hintergrund einer virtuosen Klanglandschaft Einblicke zu geben, die den Geist für neue Ideen, Konzepte und inneres Wachstum öffnen. Manche Alben nehmen dich auf dieser Reise an die Hand – 'Hush' nimmt dich mit auf eine introspektive Reise zu dir selbst."
Und eines ist ganz klar: Dies ist nur der Beginn der eindrucksvollen Reise von The Mourning.
Den Anfang machte “Chaos Machine”, die erste Videosingle und Album-Opener. Schau dir gleich das Video zum Song mit einem Gitarrensolo des gefeierten Gitarristen Charlie Robbins (Syncatto) an: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj1dUyQ2d5E
Hier geht es zur Single: https://links.themourningmusic.com/chaosmachine
The Mournings erstes Album “Hush” ist eine eindrucksvolle Prog-Wanderung, beeinflusst von den Größen des Progressive Metal; ein Album der Selbstfindung, der Beobachtungen über die Natur der Existenz selbst, gesellschaftliche Missstände und die Überwindung von Widrigkeiten.
Es erscheint am 24. Juni 2024 und ist ab sofort
vorbestellbar unter:
https://themourningmusic.com/product/hush-cd/ (physisch)
https://links.themourningmusic.com/hush-album (digital)
Tracklist "Hush"
1. Chaos Machine
2. The Mountain
3. He Cries
4. I Feel The Rain
5. Hush
6. The Wind
7. My Own Way
8. Cries Of The Mind
9. My Own Hell
10. Smooth Seas
https://themourningmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themourningmusic
WOUND COLLECTOR – “BEGGING FOR CHICXULUB”
Format: Digital EP-CD / Physical EP-CD
Label: Independent Release
Wound Collector 2024 is:
Peter Verdonck – saxophone, vocals, compositions and arrangements (also 6Exhance, Den Ambrassband)
Guy Van Campenhout – guitar (also Hangman’s Hymn, Splendidula)
Poncho Gavall – lead guitar (also Pestifer)
Stijn Deldaele – bass guitar (also Beat Love Oracle, Vesper)
Nico Veroeven – drums (also Serial Butcher, Carrion)
Wound Collector is the brainchild of Peter Verdonck, a renowned professional saxophonist and composer who has earned his stripes in performances across the globe with Thelema Trio, Manngold de Cobre, The Rhythm Junks, De Pandoering, Ambrassband and many more. Yet his heart truly beats for death metal.
On a quest to combine his passion for death metal with his favoured instrument he teamed up with Kurt Hermans (Off the Cross, ex-Herfst, ex-Angeli di Piëtra) on 5-string bass and Guy Van Campenhout (Notti Del terrore, Angeli di Piëtra) on 7-string guitar. Each of whom bring considerable experience in various metal bands. A bit later on a drummer was found in Ben Van Pethegem (Myotis). In 2018 the first full length album “Eternal Bloodcult” was released through the brand new Dutch label Profane records. However that same year Ben decided to leave the band to pursue his travelling ambitions.
Replacement was found in Nico Veroeven (Serial Butcher, Emeth, Carrion). After playing shows with a.o. Brujeria, Hideous Divinity, Cattle Decapitation, Serial Butcher, The Monolith Deathcult, the second full length album “Depravity” was released through the Belgian label Rotten To The Core Records and features guest vocals by Tommy Dahlströhm from the legendary Swedish death metal band Aeon in 2020. That year Kurt decided to leave the band to pursue other musical goals with his other band Off The Cross.
Due to the corona crisis that Spring it took a couple of months before replacement was found. However in July Stijn Deldaele (Blunt, Beat Love Orcale, Mucho Gusto) joined the ranks. In 2021 a second guitarist, Poncho Gaval who had his experience with local Mexican metal bands, joined Wound Collector to complete the musical layers of the band thus becoming a quintet. In this line-up a new EP was recorded during 2023 entitled ‘Begging For Chicxulub’.
Tracklist:
01. River Of Scalded Corpses
02. Progress Through Dishonor
03. Dehumanized By The Auburn System
04. Chicxulub
https://www.facebook.com/woundcollector
Purchase Scathed Gaping Misery:
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/trails-of-anguish-scathed-gaping-misery-pre-order
https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
FFO: Dawn, Dissection, Immortal, At the Gates, Satryicon
While many black metal bands appear and disappear without ever recording a full length. Few ever come close to the quality offered by Trails of Anguish. Unrepentantly emotional and honest, but balanced by sheer aggression and belligerence against the world. Hessian Firm is extremely proud to share the entirety of this band's output on Scathed Gaping Misery. Trails of Anguish is a unique band that definitely deserves a listen.
Track Listing:
1. Beyond Charismatic Sickness
2. The Scythe Of Engrieved Melancholia
3. Laments of Martyrised Innocence
4. Reaping Life's Frailty
5. ...And Desolated Trails Of Anguish
6. Useless (The Final Soliloquy)
7. Haunting
8. Spectral Life Scars
9. Scathed, Gaping Misery
10. Rebirth
Album Art by Dischord
Line-Up:
Dischord: Guitars, Bass
Scythrawl: Drums, Vocals
Bio:
Formed in Quebec in 2000 by Dishcord and Scythrawl (Ether, Unquintessence) after the dissolution of their previous project, Through Sombre Sorrowfield, Trails of Anguish were an aggressive yet melodic black metal band that sought to express their emotions in the most cathartic way possible.
In 2001 the band released their first EP, Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance, before reissuing it in 2002 through Grind It! Records with the bonus song "Beyond Charismatic Sickness." During this period, Trails of Anguish were known across Quebec for their violent live shows and unique brand of brutal black metal.
In 2003 the band pressed 100 CDs for Scarred Memento,
with 50 sent out to various labels and 50 given out at shows to fans. While the future was looking bright for Trails of Anguish, the explosive energy that permeated throughout their live shows and studio sessions had fizzled out, so the band unceremoniously faded away. Twenty-one years later, the emotions of anger, misery, shame and reclusion have all been compiled under the name Scathed Gaping Misery.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
https://linktr.ee/trailsofanguish
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQR8GZUPRM
The single is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.
Malignancy are set to unleash ...Discontinued, their first full-length album in five years!
...Discontinued will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital forms on June 14 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/malignancy.aspx
https://malignancy.bandcamp.com/album/discontinued
Track
Listing:
1. Existential Dread
2. Binary Paradigm
3. Irradiated Miscreation
4. Purity of Purpose
5. Ancillary Biorhythms
6. Haunted Symmetry
7. Decomposing Divinity
8. Oppositional Defiance
9. Biological Absurdity
Album Credits:
Drums/Bass Tracking: Heaven and Heller Studios
Guitars Tracking: Tom Tulotta/Coney Productions
Vocals Tracking: Mike Usifer/Aural Assault Studio
Mixed/Mastered: Lasse Lammert/LSD-Studio/lasselammert.com
Music: Malignancy
Lyrics: Danny Nelson
Cover, Disc, and Tray Artwork: Tony Cosgrove / thehorrorsection_studio
Layout: Malignant Designs
Bass duties on ...Discontinued are by Jacob Schmidt of Defeated Sanity.
Line up:
Ron Kachnic - Guitars
Mike Heller - Drums
Danny Nelson - Vocals
Alex Webber - Bass*
*Jacob Schmidt (Defeated Sanity) played sesson bass on the album.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/MalignancyOfficial
THE LAST OF LUCY - “GODFORM “
For
fans of
- Inferi, The Faceless, Archspire, The Zenith Passage, Godless
Truth
Two years after their devastating album 'Moksha', The Last of Lucy finetune their sound blending elements of technical death metal, mathcore, and a bit of brutal death metal and even bring back aspects of their debut on their latest full length 'Godform', making it their most impactful one yet. Without losing any of their fearsome, compelling power and drive, the music is better streamlined and cohesive while being more diverse than before, and despite the deceptive catchiness which we've come to expect from them, the technical prowess is apparent and more impressive than before. There's a cyclical pattern to the songs, bursts of face-melting blasts alternating with slower breaks, which amplify the appeal of both parts and also offer diversity in the process. Additional instruments too are employed which go very well with their kind of pulsating, dynamic music. Technical death metal music of this kind can often sound too formulaic or too self-absorbed for it to have any impact, but The Last of Lucy's scathing intensity and forceful execution, along with their knack for writing catchy music and shuffling things around, cast out any semblance of complacency from taking shape in the minds of the listener. It's plainly evident - The Last of Lucy on 'Godform' sees them in their prime.
Line up:
Josh De La Sol - Vocals
Gad Gidon - Guitars
Derek Santistevan - Bass
Josef Hossain-Kay - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Dave Otero
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Wormhole
2. Empyreal Banisher
3. Twin Flame
4. Shedim Seance
5. Sanguinary Solace
6. Sentinel Codex
7. Darkest Night of the Soul
8. Angelic Gateway
9. Anima Flux
10. Godform
Official release date - May 17th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/thelastoflucyofficial
The band has unleashed a stream of the album's opening track, "Death's Embrace." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUeBGcYPcYo
Harvest of Malevolence is set for release on June 21 via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Desiccated
Records will offer an alternative cassette version of Harvest of
Malevolence. Pre-order at https://desiccatedrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream previous HYPERDONTIA releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Firing on all cylinders from the get-go, their relentless brand of pulverizing guitars and punishing drums with intricate bass lines cut only by monstrous vocals spew forth. Monolithically mixed to grant us the most viscerally lacerating blows of Death Metal might, those who salivate for true morbidity will revel in the ecstatic putridity that immediately grips you. From the gut-wrenching rhythmic torment to the phenomenal soloing, aside from sheer brutality, Hyperdontia have technical abilities that far surpass most of their contemporaries while never feeling obnoxious with their utilization. Some utterly mad bass guitar moments or ripping solos show a band who clearly know their way around a fretboard while the consistently savage drumming doesn’t let the rhythmic battery relent. As we heard on their prior works; Hyperdontia are a confident and unforgiving entity and that continues here.
Although they are inarguably merciless and intense, there is such dynamic strength on this new record from the maelstroms of grooves to the more otherworldly sections, all tied together to plunge headlong into abhorrent chaos. Barbaric and yet precise, each blow lands with ferocity and yet a cleverness to every moment is present too. If you value Death Metal being of the highest quality but without sacrificing the true macabre spirit of old, Hyperdontia is the perfect middle ground and their new album showcases that formidably. Promising a harvest of malevolence and ultimately delivering much more, Hyperdontia decimate all in their pathway with some of their most violently intense and cyclonic Death Metal to date.
HYPERDONTIA is:
Malik - Bass
Tuna - Drums
Mustafa - Guitars (lead)
Mathias - Guitars, Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/hyperdontia
GOLGOTHA – “SPREADING THE WINGS OF HOPE”
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Hallatar | Novembers Doom | Draconian | Saturnus
I have been lost for so long now in a labyrinth of sorrow. Each turning I take down dusty, shadowed corridors where deceit stalks the darkness with hidden knives, leads only to another waypost on a journey without end. I open doors to find tableaus of heartbreak, sad parades of tears and pageants of loss. Mirrored ballrooms where dancers dressed in silk weep behind smiling masks as they spin beneath a thousand crystal candelabras, their reflections waltzing on into eternity. Chessboard tiles of cold marble chill my bare feet as I slip between the pawns and pass beneath the haughty gaze of bishops and kings with my head bowed, always following the fading echoes of my queen, the whisper of her passing like fading birdsong at twilight. Lost for so long…yet cupped in my hands I carry the flickering flame of hope. It burns low, but it burns still…
Stepping once more from the shadows, Golgotha, Spain’s renowned troubadours of the disconsolate lament, preeminent artisans of doom and desolation, have returned, bearing with them a new album of sombre reflection and measured melodies, tossed upon a tempestuous sea of love and mourning. Opening with the magnificent magisterial gravitas of ‘For Every Tear’, Spreading The Wings Of Hope sees Golgotha sailing proudly onwards under the ever-present guiding hand of guitarist Vicente J. Paya, on a wonderful voyage of musical and emotional discovery. The deep sadness of first single, ‘Gilded Cage’ brings the band’s signature use of a dual vocal presence to the fore – the lilting understated melodies delivered in such an enthralling manner by María J. Lladó surrendering to the leonine roar of Andrew Spinosa as the two vocalists spin this tale of a hollow, empty relationship. The masterful marriage of contrasts is key to the Golgotha sound, as towering, resplendent riffs and aching, intimate fragility meet and entwine. ‘Hear Their Cries’ springs from the magical coalescing of powerful rolling rhythms and mellifluous vocal melodies, while ‘Human Vultures’ evolves through resolute heaviness and consuming atmosphere, thrilling dynamics and soul touching beauty. Golgotha are a special band, whose music spans vast vistas of emotional power and they have never sounded more accomplished than they do on Spreading The Wings Of Hope. Concluding with ‘The Hope As Guide’ with its succinct, sublime guitar solo, haunting final words and climactic finish that leaves the listener in a stunned silence, this album is destined to stand as a towering achievement amongst the storied peaks of Golgotha’s remarkable canon of work…the moment when all their creative possibilities were realised in spectacular fashion.
Sonically crafted to richly textured perfection by the production, mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal) and adorned in impactful artwork, full of secrets and questions, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on both CD and cassette by Golgotha’s new label, Ardua Music on June 14th. A proud successor to 2022s critically acclaimed Mors Diligentis, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will let you soar on wings of imagination. Once heard it will never be forgotten...
Line-up:
Vicente J. Paya – Guitar/Vocals
Andrew Spinoza – Bass/Vocals
Tomeu Crespi – Drums
María J. Lladó – Clean Vocals
Dan Garcia – Guitars
https://www.arduamusic.com/
BLÓÐ - "MARA"
Realese
date :
June 21st 2024
Genre : Doom Sludge
Origin: France
Duration: 48:15
Label: Talheim Records Germany
Born in 2018, in Paris from the minds of the couple Ulrich W (Otargos, ex-Regarde Les Hommes Tomber) & Anna W (Lynn), Blóð delivers blackened Doom/Sludge music combined with both charming and scortched female voices.
During 2019 Blóð released an eponym first album that placed the band within the landscape of the french metal scene.
Early 2021 a second Lp "Serpent" was spawned, a blacker & heavier opus full of Darkness and sorcery.
Now, a 3rd full lenght album titled "MARA" is about to be released which will invite its listener to plung deeper into black metal and sludge landscapes...
At the crossroads of Black and Doom metal, Blóð is for fans of CELESTE, DOLCH, YONL, MONARCH, WINDHAND, WOLVENNEST, AMENRA...
Tracklist:
| - GEHENNA (INTRO)
Il - MALIGNANT
III- MARTYR
IV - MARA
V - THE WHITE DEATH
VI - CHTHONIA
VII - FROST
VIIl - COVENANT
IX - QUEEN OV HADES
X - MOTHER OF ALL
https://tree.tal.hm/@blod
ETERNAL DEATH RECORDS is proud to present a brand-new EP “PLUMMETING INTO THE HOUR OF THE WOLF” from BLACK SORCERY on cassette tape format.
Release date: May 24, 2024
Forged out of the cursed landscape of Rhode Island, American black metal quartet BLACK SORCERY brings forth a new EP release entitled “Plummeting Into The Hour of The Wolf” in digital and limited cassette (100 copies) formats on ETERNAL DEATH RECORDS. Cold and foreboding, caustic, frenzied, and bound by somber introspection and destructive impulse, this latest work is a testament to the raw spirit of traditional black metal and remains devoted to the obscured paths of the genre's unspoiled past. The three tracks are marked by themes of desperation, solitude, perversion, moral decay, and the loss of self in the suffocating darkness of existence – an unforgiving internal labyrinth of shattered mirrors where illumination is obtained through the talisman of suffering and pleasure realized in the ecstasy of willful damnation.
Recorded and mixed by Distorted Forest Studio (North Smithfield, RI).
Mastered by Enormous Door Mastering (Austin, TX).
Artwork by Derek Setzer & Maegan LeMay.
https://www.facebook.com/blacksorcery93
https://eternaldeath.storenvy.com
BETWEEN THE KILLINGS – “THE KILLING QUARTET VOL. 2: OMNIPOTENCE”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: june 7th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Gorgasm | Desecration | Lividity
“…for no man shall see Me, and live.”– Exodus 33:20
A door opened in my mind and I tumbled through it, falling into a raging, black storm. The darkness poured into my mouth, filling the emptiness inside me and infusing me with purpose. Everything that had existed before that moment became meaningless; reduced to a set of fading photographs of forgotten places and faceless people. There in that room was everything that mattered…and I was transformed. I was god-like, their life held in my hands, their every desperate breath my gift to them. I was their alpha and omega. Their blood, their bone, their agony…all mine. Omnipotent in that perfect moment, my power absolute…I was not a merciful god.
The story continues, as Indiana’s Between The Killings return to their voyage through the mind of a killer and unveil The Killing Quartet Vol. 2: Omnipotence! Such is the level of aural violence that permeates every second of this new chapter that the listener is left shocked and breathless, within trembling touching distance of the chilling, soulless void that broods at the heart of those empty creatures that kill without remorse. This is death metal at its most pitiless and savage, the cascading riffs falling like knives puncturing skin, the drums an onslaught of blunt force trauma, the solos like desperate, dying screams, the bestial vocals tearing at the desecrated flesh, hungry for blood. ‘Details Of Sadistic Killings’ is an utterly frenzied assault, while the vicious precision of ‘Satisfaction Of Suffocation’ drills into your consciousness with pernicious sadism. Between The Killings tap into the original warped spirit of death metal and then drag it ever downwards into the dankest cellars, the foulest sewers, charnel pits and slaughterhouses where innocent victims depart this world, lonely, lost and afraid. Following faithfully in the gore-spattered footprints of 2022s The Killing Quartet Vol. 1: Reflections Of Murder, Omnipotence is merciless, malevolent and never meant for the light of day.
Adorned, like its predecessor, in the twisted comic artwork of Karl Dahmer (Exhumed, Gutulax, Nunslaughter etc) and mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Kraanium, Reap, Necrotic Disgorgement etc) at The Metal Foundry, every excoriating element of Omnipotence has been carefully, cruelly constructed to deliver the maximum damage. When Comatose Music let loose this ravening beast on June 7th the walls of sanity will be breached and the bastions of morality overrun. Horror beyond imagining awaits.
Line-up:
Braxton Keyser - Vocals
Ian Dygulski – Bass
Miles Ellegood – Lead Guitars
Von Young – Guitars
Justin Wallisch - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BetweenthekillingsBTK/
Pre-order is also now open via Bigcartel: https://thecursedorder.bigcartel.com
The band comments:
"Black
Venus Erotica is one of the key points on the album. Both lyrically and
musically, for it underlined and tied together the actual songwriting and the
approach towards making the album; The unconquerable will and the immortal hate
and love. Passionately devoted for our Dear, Non-Virgin Mary and the Holy
Whores who have chosen to cross the forbidden line - towards the gaping cunt of
true Darkness where no man dares!"
BLACK SUMMER 2024 Minitour dates:
12.6.2024 Lahti, Torvi
13.6.2024 Turku, Nirvana
14.6.2024. Tampere, Varjobaari
15.6.2024. Helsinki, On The Rocks
Presented by Elektrik Products
Biography:
The Cursed Order, mostly known in the musical realm as 'CURSE UPON A PRAYER', was born in 2010 in Tornio, Northern Finland. Since then the band has gained a stable position in the Finnish Black Metal scene and has gained the reputation as one of the more notorious acts, which has been evident through their flagrant live appearances that have striked fear, hate and love into the hearts of those who have dared to witness.
With the religiously anticipated fourth full-length album - C.U.A.P. now presents the absolute crown jewel of this black crown of Infidelity. For it dives into the heart of the Holy Hell and boldly presents the very foundation and the secrets behind the themes that have inflicted chaos and controversy
throughout the 14-year long history: the unconquerable will, immortal hate and love, and the courage never to submit or yield!
The Spirit is null & void without the Act & the Will - Flesh & Spirit must be one! Ya Shaitan!
https://www.facebook.com/curseuponaprayer
REFLECTION OF FLESH presents "WE ARE LEGION" DRUM Playthrough.
The track is taken from the band's album "WE ARE LEGION", out via Wormholedeath.
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.
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.
www.youtube.com/c/reflectionoffleshofficial
HIPOXIA – “FRAGMENTED REVELATIONS”
Label :The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)
Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 25/06/2024
Genre : Decaying Funeral Doom from Spain
Although Hipoxia definitely isn't a band that enjoys commemorations, the fact that 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of their foundation is something that cannot be ignored... Fragmented Revelations is the culmination of those first 15 years of existence of the experimental funeral doom masters, a wide-ranging anthology of rarities and unreleased tracks, 60 long and distressing minutes of pure condensed Hipoxia expertly curated for the occasion by the great engineer Eloy Platas (Lume, La Sombra del Tejo, Abandon, Igor)...
Fragmented Revelations is much more than an ordinary compilation album, it stands as a faithful testimony to the constant decline to which humanity is inevitably doomed. Each track included in this colossal work encapsulates a moment, an oppressive tableau of horror and anguish, our own corrupt lineage woven amidst its suffocating notes...
Fragmented Revelations is presented in a luxurious oversized 4-panel digifile, which also includes a fantastic 6-page fold-out booklet with liner notes about the album written by the band themselves... the entire package is carefully handcrafted using top-quality heavy-weight cardboard and exclusive gloss lamination, and it also includes a free digital download card for the album, a must-listen for fans of the most avantgarde funeral doom: Winter, Worship, Unearthly Trance, Esoteric, Dauðaró, Skepticism or Corrupted...
www.darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/hipoxia
MAREA - "THE SILENCE OF RUST"
Genre
: Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom
Metal
FFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Album stream on Atmospheric Black Metal Albums: https://youtu.be/3NB3S-LBnuA?si=dnLuI_F_Pt9ySWbB
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG).
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
38:06 min.
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557421798672
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Pennsylvania's chaotic Punk/Hardcore act L.M.I.. FAILED TO FEEL IT is up now for pre-order and will be released June 21st on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Portrayal Of Guilt, Cloud Rat, Hot Snakes, Fight Amp, The Bronx, Unsane, Frail Body, early Mastodon, Drive Like Jehu and Kylesa.
Hailing from Lansdale Pennsylvania, L.M.I. formed in 2010 and have been playing relentlessly across the US and internationally for over a decade. Forging a unique sound combining elements of Punk, Post Hardcore, and Stoner Metal to create a chaotic onslaught of riffs and harsh vocals to annihilate your eardrums. Failed To Feel It showcases nine tracks of pure anguish and groundbreaking Hardcore Punk unlike any other. Like a psychedelic breakdown destroying all your preconceived notions of what you think Punk/Hardcore can be.
Tracklisting:
1. Isolation's Noose
2. Constant Reset
3. Climax Of Rejection
4. Living Through Distraction
5. Trippin' Off The Rhyme
6. Tool For Confusion
7. Damage Chain
8. Decaying Instinct
9. Dead Channel Thirst
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
KAIVS – “AFTER THE FLEASH”
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Tracklist:
1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
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Realese
date :
June 7th 2024
Genre : Marine Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 44min54
After a first EP released in 2022, the French band is back in 2024 with its debut album, "Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire". The band’s melodic black metal is ever sharper, carried by the possessed wails of the mysterious Adsagsona. It invites the audience into a grimy and nightmarish port universe.
Pre-orders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/houle
Tracklist:
1 - Intro
2 - La Danse du Rocher
3 - Mère Nocturne
4 - Sur les Braises du Foyer
5 - Derrière l’Horizon
6 - Et Puis le Silence
7 - Sel, Sang et Gerçures
8 - Née des Embruns
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WITCHER – “BOSZORKÁNYSZIMFÓNIÁK”
Label: Filosofem Records
Release date: may 8th 2024
Genre: Instrumental Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Summoning | Avrigus | Empyrium | Draconian
Beneath the boughs of the ancient trees, their canopies bathed in pale moonlight and dusted in the silver magic of the stars, the darkness is rich and deep, all-enveloping. And in this place where shadows entwine with shadows, she sits in reverence upon the cushion of moss and pine needles which cover the dark loam that holds safe the bones of all the women who have gone before her. She calls to them in the old tongue…and they come, their spirits surrounding her. The night is filled with music; with songs of blood and time, melancholy melodies of days lost and faded sunsets, paeans to a world forgotten, poems without words…
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”- Bram Stoker, Dracula
Hungarian duo WitcheR are purveyors of the most atmospheric and enthralling black metal, their songs imbued with strange sorcery and dreamlike visions. Their spirit reaches back into the past, wandering far from the soulless, industrialised world of today. Their last album, 2022s captivating and critically acclaimed Lélekharang, concluded with a beautiful interpretation of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27. No. 2. I. Adagio Sostenuto and with their new EP, Boszorkányszimfóniák, they have wandered even further down this pastoral path, bringing vital, vibrant new life to works by Tchaikovsky, Händel, Grieg, Chopin, Vaughan Williams and Carl Orff. The results are magical; WitcheR working with the genius of the classical creators and drawing the incredible works through a musical portal, into the band’s own unique world of lay and lore. Each breathtaking piece possesses both grand, cinematic qualities and a sense of whispered secrets and hidden paths. The EP then concludes with a new version of WitcheR’s own ‘Summernight Melancholy’ which provides the perfect closing chapter to this journey through grand imagination. Such is the inspired creative fire burning within Boszorkányszimfóniák that it stands as a towering edifice in WitcheR’s hallowed catalogue of work and a peerless addition to the atmospheric black metal genre.
Boszorkányszimfóniák is available now on digital, CD and cassette formats from Filosofem Records, adorned in the evocative, sepia-toned artwork of Grafit & Hamu Artworks (Hamvak, Moor etc). Grasp the outstretched hand of WitcheR and let them lead you into a dream, a reverie of wonder. Boszorkányszimfóniák will transport you to places you have sensed but never seen.
Line-up:
Gere Karola – Keyboards
Neubauer Roland – Guitars/Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/witcherband
IRA TENAX – “DARK AWAKENING”
Release: 13. June 2024
The melodic deathers IRA TENAX have been making their mark on the German metal scene since 1999. In 2024, the quartet are not only celebrating their 25th anniversary, but are also releasing a new album 10 years after their last longplayer "Portrait Of The Fallen" from 2014! "Dark Awakening", the title of the new output, impresses with classic trademarks on its 11 tracks, both from the band itself and from melodic death metal as it has been present since the mid/end of the nineties.
"Dark Awakening" is a (melodic) death metal album as it should be. Brutal, technically and musically sophisticated, varied and yet precise to the point.
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https://www.facebook.com/iratenaxhanau/
FFO: Kreator, Death, Into Eternity, Iced Earth
The single is available on Bandcamp, as well as the usual digital platforms, which may be accessed by visiting https://ditto.fm/question-everything-legionary
Prison Realm will be released on June 14. Pre-orders available at:
Legionary main man Frank D'Erasmo issued the following statement about the new EP:
"For years, I’ve been wanting to have a clean singer on a Legionary record. As my melodies continued to get better, it just seemed like the next logical progression for me to take. I did everything else that I wanted to musically (write an 11-minute epic, write multiple brutal/epic EPs), so it just seemed like the right time. This new EP features Chris Clancy, vocalist of Mutiny Within, so fans of his work should love this EP. The first three tracks are brand new and mix the past brutal elements of Legionary with a new proggy feel, as well as the clean vocals. The melodies on this EP are my strongest yet, and I truly believe people will find that these tracks have a lot of replay value! The final track is a remake of an old Legionary song (the title track from our one and only album, Arcane Divisions). The original recording was less than stellar, but we always loved the track, so re-recording it felt like a great idea. This EP blends the new with the old!" - Frank D'Erasmo
Track
Listing:
1. Question Everything
2. Prison Realm
3. Neuroweaponry
4. Arcane Divisions (Remake)
EP Credits:
All Music written by Frank D’Erasmo.
All Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo (Except "Arcane Divisions", which was originally written by Tim Rocheny, and revised by Brian Kingsland).
Guitar Solos written by Tony Barhoum.
Mixed/Mastered by Ben Karas.
Artwork: Frank D'Erasmo
Line-up/Tracks 1-3:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums & Bass
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Chris Clancy: Vocals
"Arcane Divisions" Line-up:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars & Drums
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Mike Carra: Bass
Brian Kingsland: Vocals
Bio:
Legionary is a death/thrash/melodic metal band, originally formed in The Bronx. Legionary once played live regularly, but is now a one-man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitars/Main Composer). Frank uses the services of some of the best metal musicians in the Tri-State area, and is currently dedicated to doing studio projects only at the moment.
The band was established in 2007 by Frank. Although Frank put an album to works immediately, it wasn't until early 2010 that a complete line-up had been achieved.
Legionary's self-titled demo was released in September of 2010, and quickly received high praise amongst New York and New Jersey metalheads. The demo includes two original tracks, "Deceiver" and "Awakening Reprisal." The performance earned Frank the honor of being enlisted on "Sick Drummer Magazine" the website.
Legionary's full length debut album titled Arcane Divisions (later remixed/remastered in late 2014) was released on iTunes in April 2012. It consists of 10 pulverizing tracks, each of which has their own identity. The album continues where the demo left off, but this time punishes you for nearly 50 minutes with riff after riff.
On April 16, 2013, Legionary released a 4 song EP titled Path Of Tyranny. The songs are politically themed, average around 4 minutes, and feature a new tuning for the band. The songs are in D standard tuning, which is a change from their usual C standard tuning. Regardless of the higher tuning, these songs are quite possibly Legionary's most intense to date, and feature a more thrashy/"epic" feel. The goal this time around was to have a more modern sounding mix.
The Once And For All EP, released in May of 2014, raised the bar even higher. These are the most mature and most technical Legionary songs ever, and feature the return of ex-lead guitarist Tony Barhoum, and newcomer Mike Dreher (Bassist for Condition Critical & Lich King).
The trend continues to this day, as Legionary looks to push their musical abilities to their limits on each release!
https://www.facebook.com/Legionaryband/
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Darkest Hour | In Flames | Shadows Fall | Dvne
The new album from Malaysia’s Shamash has been hovering on the horizon in tantalising fashion since late 2021. Whispers and rumours of its release have circulated on social media and several songs have dropped, heightening the anticipation for the album to nigh on unbearable levels for the band’s loyal fans. Well, now the interminable wait is nearly over and the follow up to the critically acclaimed Suffering Servant EP - described by HM Magazine as ‘a beautiful, melodic progressive metal record’ – is finally upon us! Featuring ten tracks of sublime melodic metal, that masterfully blend abrasive aggression and soaring melody with an array of imaginative, inventive musical influences, Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum) is the proverbial gift that was well worth waiting for…
There are many bands on the modern metal scene that juxtapose shuddering heaviness and heart lifting melody, but few, if any, that do it in the utterly accomplished, breathtaking fashion of Shamash. From Done With Misery…’s first track, the triumphant metal anthem that is ‘Not By My Heart’, Shamash’s deft and dextrous weaving of musical elements is immediately apparent. And yet that outstanding opening barrage is just the first step on a path that is littered with sonic treasures, as Done With Misery… grows and develops with each passing minute, revealing more and more of the band’s adventurous song writing and passionate performances. The album’s title track is vibrant, infused with life and encompasses the overwhelming feeling that Shamash’s music is a bulwark against the trials and tribulations of life – that this band will walk with you through the darkness, holding your head up as the flood waters rise, stand with you, braced for impact, as each tragedy on our journey through this vale of tears hits. ‘The Missionary’ delivers full on metallic fury, with guest appearances from Pathos and Asaph of Symphony Of Heaven and Bryce Maopolski of Brotality, while single ‘Take Me As I Am’ ignites with a fantastic, driving rhythm that is instantly addictive. ‘In Memoriam’ blends power and aching melody in a manner that is simply beautiful and the dramatic concluding pairing of ‘War For Jerusalem’ and ‘The Return Of Al Masih’ bind their bludgeoning brutality in silver threads of exotic musicality and unfettered creativity. There are so many highlights on Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum), so much to discover. This is an album of stunning scope and depth that unveils something new with each successive listen.
When Rottweiler Records release the glorious technicolour explosion of vivid, vital strength and defiance that is Done With Misery… on June 14th, complete with a vibrant, energised final mix and master, courtesy of Derek Corzine (Symphony Of Heaven, Testimony Of Apocalypse, Scarlet Oath etc) and some outstanding, evocative artwork, then every moment of the years of its creation will be justified. For those who find their way to its door, Done With Misery… will become a special album that will travel with them as the years pass. This is contemporary, melodic, aggressive metal at its very, very best.
Line-up:
Andre Chiang – Vocals/Guitar
Darren Teh – Vocals/Bass
Alexaander J. Martin – Lead Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mymetalservant
Metal discovery AZIMUT19 proudly presents the official music video for "CHASING MONEY"!
The track, ripped straight from their critically acclaimed album "BY HORIZON" (out now via Wormholedeath worldwide), dissects the societal pressure to chase wealth at the expense of all else.
AZIMUT19 exposes the emptiness of such a pursuit, highlighting how the relentless accumulation of money can lead to a profound loss of self and freedom. The video, filmed in a hauntingly beautiful abandoned building, offers a powerful visual accompaniment to the song's message. Witness the band's impressive performance and immerse yourself in the metal mayhem of "Chasing Money"!
AZIMUT19 blasts through the speakers with a unique brutal sound, a perfect storm for fans of the best melodic death metal. Don't miss your chance to experience the raw power of AZIMUT19!
www.youtube.com/@azimut19metalband
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Brace yourselves for some sick, compelling and impactful brutal death metal music.
MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY – “VILE POSTMORTEM IRRUMATIO “
For
fans of
- Cattle Decapitation, Benighted, Aborted, Blood Red
Throne, Depravity
Brutal death metal titans Monument of Misanthropy return once again with a sickening concept album based on a serial killer, and this time it revolves around Ed Kemper. The band delves into aspects of his life, using violent music to add meaning to it; their visceral and incisive music with highly expressive vocals perfectly capturing the terrifying aura around the figure. They are one of the few bands who have the chops to pull off music of this kind and don't have to rely on the imagery or sound samples alone. But they haven't left any stone unturned here to give a wholly scarring experience, from the repulsive and highly detailed album artwork to the shocking and explicit official video that's been censored for reasons of sanity and normal functioning. Their standards were already high, but they're raised the bar even higher on this one - the music comprising an expected barrage of blasts and frenetic riffage albeit punctuated for emphasis on groove and structuring, the vocals enunciated for a greater degree of vileness, and the songs coming together and making sense despite a pervading sense of degradation and wanton bloodshed. Fans of the band won't be disappointed with this in the least, while giving others reasons to check out an accomplished slab of brutal/technical death metal and have a new sense of fear instilled in them.
Line up
George “Misanthrope” Wilfinger - Vocals
Julius Kössler (Spire of Lazarus) - Lead guitars
Joe Gatsch - Lead guitars
Raphael Hendlmayer - Bass
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Studio session drums
Track listing:
1. First Time It Makes You Sick To Your Stomach
2. How To Make A Killer
3. The Atascasdero Years
4. Hits One And Two view
5. Why Did You Keep Their Heads
6. Manipulating The Experts
7. Vile Postmortem Irrumatio
8. The Devil's Slide
9. Oh, I Suppose You're Gonna Want Sit Up And Talk All Night Now
10. A Nice Beheading For MoM
11. Pueblo Paranoia
12. Your Treachery Will Die With You
Artwork by Daemorph Art (The Last of Lucy, Cutterred Flesh)
Release date - August 9th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Noch dieses Frühjahr soll es erscheinen, das neue Album
der Black-/Death-Metaller PAINFUL, die 2024 ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiern. Um
den Fans die Wartezeit bis zu “NEFARIOUS MONARCHY” am 25. Mai noch
etwas zu verkürzen, gibt es jetzt vorab eine weitere Albumsingle – diesmal
zusammen mit einem Lyric-Video. Bekamen wir bei der ersten Single “Liberty
(Dies)” mit dem schnellsten Song des Albums einen Rückgriff auf die Wurzeln der
Band zu hören, präsentieren sich PAINFUL nun erneut schwarzmetallisch, wenn
auch in einer eher getragenen, opulenteren Façon: “Remaining
Shadows” ist eine wuchtige Mid-Tempo-Walze, die zuweilen an eines der
großen frühen Vorbilder PAINFULS – SATYRICON – erinnert:Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful
Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden. Und: Vergiss nicht, "Remaining Shadows" schonmal auf einer deiner Playlisten zu parken!
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
Es ist unleugbar: Wir Menschen sind und waren von jeher getrieben von unserer eigenen Vorstellungskraft. Der eine stolpert in seiner Kindheit über ein altes Buch und bestreitet ab da sein Leben im Glauben an die Auferstehung eines auf grausame Weise Verblichenen, es entsteht White Metal als Bewegung. Der andere, genervt von den Lehren des Ersten, findet Zuflucht in deren Umkehr und trägt zum Fortbestand des Black Metal bei.
Ein Dritter folgt dem verrückten Araber mit dem Necronomicon unterm Arm in die Berge des Wahnsinns, von wo aus er über den Herrn der Ringe lacht, der in seinem Audi Blind Guardian hört und Tolkien singt. Ja, wir Menschen – und ganz besonders wir Leseratten, Moviebuffs und Metalheads – sind schon ein kauziges, aber irgendwie auch geniales Völkchen.
Am schönsten wird unser Hobby jedoch immer dann, wenn
inmitten einer der vielen kreativen Todesspiralen aus Aufgüssen und
Franchise-Verlängerungen jemand einfach mal auf “Pause” drückt, um sich die
Zeit für einen neuen Mythos zu nehmen. Und genau das geschah, als Ende 2022
drei kanadische Mucker begannen, sich aus der in ihrer post-pandemischen
Selbstzerfleischung immer wahnsinniger werdenden Welt zurückzuziehen……und die nun vierköpfig als NECHT, genauer als Zenith Maharg und dessen Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh, wieder hervortreten, im Gepäck die bald erscheinende Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR”.
Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was seitdem im Verborgenen geschah, gibt uns das befremdliche Quartett selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals einen Sermon aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” im Rahmen einer visuellen Offenbarung auf – “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me”:
Zenith Maharg fasst die Geschichte des Sermons “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” für uns zusammen: “Im Kult hatte man keine Angst vor dem Tod. Vielmehr fürchtete man, zu den Gescheiterten zu gehören – zu den Kriegern, die so gebrochen waren, dass sie nicht mehr für B'ahn kämpfen konnten. Schwerverletzte Kultisten waren daher immer an vorderster Front im Kampf zu finden und strebten nach einem heiligen Ende. Dieser Sermon erzählt von einem alternden Kultisten, der sich an seine vielen Verletzungen erinnert, während er sich auf die dritte Belagerung von Ishpan vorbereitet.”
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Spotify-Playlist oder folge der Künstlerseite direkt: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wb4y2UcuDY48xH8ftksFu
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor oder digital hier für später vormerken: https://show.co/acYyzxf
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– Nicht geeignet für Meteorophobiker –
Nach der eher intimen Powerballade “Shadows (Walking Through)” melden sich NOTURNALL nun mit einem weiteren, noch ambitionierteren Musikvideo zurück. Der Titeltrack des Albums “Cosmic Redemption” bringt auf rasante Art und Weise die Power zurück in den Metal. Der Song beginnt mit einem dämonisch schnellen und doch hochmelodischen Gitarrensolo und ist in der Tat eine tiefe Verbeugung vor den verrückten Tagen des guten alten, wahnwitzig schnellen Power Metals. Und er ist auch irgendwie paradox! Denn ja, “Cosmic Redemption” birgt die Chance, uns nostalgisch werden zu lassen – klingt dabei aber nicht nach neuer alter Ware. Stattdessen haben NOTURNALL einen transparenten und sauberen, fast futuristischen Ansatz gewählt, der dennoch die nötige Wärme beibehält. Sowohl die Komposition als auch ihre Interpretation strahlen diese en masse aus: durch fesselnde Melodien, vollmundige Harmonien und, einmal mehr, durch das Herz und die Seele, die mit Sänger Thiagos kraftvoller und doch glaubwürdiger Stimme anklingen.
Da
haben wir es also. Und was machen wir jetzt damit? Wir hacken es in Stücke!
Kein Scherz, denn genau das haben unsere brasilianischen Schelme getan – mit
großem Geschick, wohlgemerkt! Aber wozu, möchte man fragen, und mit welchem
Ergebnis? Die Antwort ist mehr oder weniger einleuchtend:SCIENCE-FICTION-METAL-SPACE-OPERA-KURZFILM! Das brandneue Video von NOTURNALL sollte sich jeder unbedingt ansehen, auf den eine oder mehr der folgenden Aussagen zutreffen:
1) Ich liebe Metal.
2) Ich kenne ein wenig Science-Fiction.
3) Ich leide an Meteorophobie oder auch nicht.
4) Ich liebe gute altmodische Lithotripsie*.
Los geht's also! Sieh dir an, wie NOTURNALL es mit einem riesigen Asteroiden aufnehmen, der auf die Erde zusteuert, indem sie eine gigantische Lithotripsie an dem verdammten Ding durchführen – mit Wissenschaftlern, o presidente, Raumfahrt und all den oben erwähnten guten Dingen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bj9wE1Ke9o
*Lithotripsie: ein Verfahren zur Behandlung von Nierensteinen und anderen Steinen durch Zertrümmerung mittels Stoßwellen
Darüber hinaus sollte man sich den Song auch nicht in seiner eingängigen Kürze als Titelsong auf der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres Albums “Cosmic Redemption” entgehen lassen, mit dem NOTURNALL Ende letzten Jahres den Weg in den globalen Metal eingeschlagen haben. Die auf der CD enthaltenen 13 grandiosen Tracks, an denen auch namhafte Künstler wie James LaBrie, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) und andere mitgewirkt haben, beschäftigen sich mit den kosmischen Wendungen, die die Welt nimmt – sowohl auf der Mikroebene, in Form der Kämpfe des Einzelnen, als auch auf der Makroebene, in Form von Korruption und Konflikten 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 sie es vorher war. Das Album entstand in der aufreibenden Zeit der Pandemie und motivierte die Bandmitglieder, weiterzumachen. Und das taten sie auch, denn sie schafften es sogar für zwei bemerkenswerte Shows mit Gitarrenheld Mike Orlando, der maßgeblich zum Album beigetragen hat, auf die 70000TONS OF METAL. Mit ihrer Reise zurück nach Brasilien nach der größten Heavy-Metal-Kreuzfahrt der Welt hat die Band den großen Kreis geschlossen, der sie rund um die Welt geführt hat: Brasilien – Europa – Australien – USA – Brasilien.
NOTURNALLs Album “Cosmic Redemption” gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Tracklist :
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)*
*Die digitale Ausgabe enthält stattdessen den Bonustrack "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: Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON (Ex-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.
https://noturnall.com.br/en/
https://www.facebook.com/noturnallband
Die Macht der Schöpfung ist unser: THE MOURNING zeigen mit ihrer brandneuen Single "HE CRIES" Seele und Prog-Muskeln.
Das System Mensch ist auf eine sehr spezifische Art seltsam: Es basiert auf psychologischen Archetypen, die augenscheinlich wie Schloss und Schlüssel zusammenpassen. Leider ergibt diese Kodierung aber einen lähmenden Stillstand: Die einen strahlen ihren emotionalen Status permanent aus, die anderen nehmen solche Ströme permanent auf und reflektieren sie als neue Teile ihrer selbst. Daraus haben wir die Idee einer Überperson erschaffen: Was wäre, wenn jemand meine emotionale Not nicht nur annehmen, sondern sie mir dabei auch abnehmen könnte? Jemand, der nicht nur mit den Trauernden weint, sondern für sie, quasi als emotionaler Stellvertreter?
Die Idee blieb und sorgt noch heute dafür, dass Millionen von Menschen auf der Welt im Angesicht von Leid und Missständen eine göttliche Macht anflehen, anstatt die Dinge selbst in die Hand zu nehmen oder jene beharrlich zu bearbeiten, die das Ruder in der Hand haben.
Mit “He Cries”, einem düster wie ein schwarzer Fluss ins Ohr strömenden Song aus dem kommenden Album “HUSH”, richten The Mourning ihren Blick auf genau diese scheinbar universal menschliche Marotte. Dabei gelingt den Prog-Metallern um den singenden Philosophen Johnny Ray und dessen stete Duettpartnerin Eliana Blanchard etwas, was man dem harten Prog zunächst gar nicht zuzutrauen vermag: Vom gefühlvollen Intro des Keyboarders Alex Nasla (Ex-Witherfall) in Schwingung versetzt, öffnet die Band das Fenster zu einer Klanglandschaft, in der die Verzweiflungsschreie der Welt Gebirge formen – in einer akustischen Schönheit und Harmonie, wie sie sonst eher von vereinten Gebetsgesängen erschaffen werden, an die der Song zuweilen erinnert. Und damit wird auch schnell klar: The Mourning stellen nicht Gott infrage. Sie werben lediglich dafür, dass menschengemachte Probleme auch von uns Menschen gelöst werden sollten.
Es sind Lieder wie dieses, die uns sehr ermutigen können, indem sie uns vor Augen führen, dass auch wir die Macht der Schöpfung besitzen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn57AXTu1qU
Hier geht es direkt zur Single: https://links.themourningmusic.com/hecries
Über The Mourning
Was 2017 als bloßes Aufnahmeprojekt von Sänger und Komponist Johnny Ray und Schlagzeuger Jason Berlin (Sohn des berühmten Bassisten Jeff Berlin) in Tampa, Florida, begann, entwickelte sich zu einer Selbstfindungsreise, die bald Gleichgesinnte anlockte, bis die Band mit dem Allrounder Alex Nasla (Ex-Witherfall, Produzent, Sänger und Keyboarder), dem italienischen Musiker und Komponisten Francesco Pinter (Gitarre), Leadsängerin Eliana Blanchard und Gitarrist Phillip Colacecchi komplett war.
Nach der Veröffentlichung ihrer noch recht experimentellen EP “Theosis” im Jahr 2018, mit der sich die Band auf die Reise begab, ihren wahren Sound und eine eigene Botschaft zu entdecken, sind The Mourning nun bereit, ihr erstes Album “Hush” zu präsentieren, das am 24. Juni 2024 erscheinen wird. Besonders und neu: Der Longplayer glänzt mit einer viel stärkeren Betonung auf den Gitarren, einschließlich des Einsatzes von Slap-Gitarren, groovenden Riffs, engelsgleichen klassischen Gitarren, durchdringenden Gitarrensoli. Darüber hinaus bringt das Album aber, wie die Band betont, noch sehr viel mehr in ihren Sound ein, der ursprünglich stark von Opeth, Steven Wilson und Haken beeinflusst war: "Auf diesem Album haben wir auch die Harmonien durch den gefühlvollen Gesang von Eliana Blanchard auf die nächste Stufe gehoben, was den Songs einen viel reicheren harmonischen Klang und eine einzigartige Klangidentität verleiht." Die eindrucksvolle Energie zwischen den kontrastierenden Stimmen hebt das Hörerlebnis über die eindimensionale Atmosphäre des Gewohnten hinaus und lädt dazu ein, die Band auf ihrer turbulenten Reise zu begleiten, auf der sie die pure Präzision des Progressive Metal mit roher emotionaler Energie verbindet: "Wir versuchen, den Hörern vor dem Hintergrund einer virtuosen Klanglandschaft Einblicke zu geben, die den Geist für neue Ideen, Konzepte und inneres Wachstum öffnen. Manche Alben nehmen dich auf dieser Reise an die Hand – 'Hush' nimmt dich mit auf eine introspektive Reise zu dir selbst."
Und eines ist ganz klar: Dies ist nur der Beginn der eindrucksvollen Reise von The Mourning.
Den Anfang machte “Chaos Machine”, die erste Videosingle und Album-Opener. Schau dir gleich das Video zum Song mit einem Gitarrensolo des gefeierten Gitarristen Charlie Robbins (Syncatto) an: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj1dUyQ2d5E
Hier geht es zur Single: https://links.themourningmusic.com/chaosmachine
The Mournings erstes Album “Hush” ist eine eindrucksvolle Prog-Wanderung, beeinflusst von den Größen des Progressive Metal; ein Album der Selbstfindung, der Beobachtungen über die Natur der Existenz selbst, gesellschaftliche Missstände und die Überwindung von Widrigkeiten.
Es erscheint am 24. Juni 2024 und ist ab sofort
vorbestellbar unter:https://themourningmusic.com/product/hush-cd/ (physisch)
https://links.themourningmusic.com/hush-album (digital)
Tracklist "Hush"
1. Chaos Machine
2. The Mountain
3. He Cries
4. I Feel The Rain
5. Hush
6. The Wind
7. My Own Way
8. Cries Of The Mind
9. My Own Hell
10. Smooth Seas
https://themourningmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themourningmusic
WOUND COLLECTOR – “BEGGING FOR CHICXULUB”
Format: Digital EP-CD / Physical EP-CD
Label: Independent Release
Wound Collector 2024 is:
Peter Verdonck – saxophone, vocals, compositions and arrangements (also 6Exhance, Den Ambrassband)
Guy Van Campenhout – guitar (also Hangman’s Hymn, Splendidula)
Poncho Gavall – lead guitar (also Pestifer)
Stijn Deldaele – bass guitar (also Beat Love Oracle, Vesper)
Nico Veroeven – drums (also Serial Butcher, Carrion)
Wound Collector is the brainchild of Peter Verdonck, a renowned professional saxophonist and composer who has earned his stripes in performances across the globe with Thelema Trio, Manngold de Cobre, The Rhythm Junks, De Pandoering, Ambrassband and many more. Yet his heart truly beats for death metal.
On a quest to combine his passion for death metal with his favoured instrument he teamed up with Kurt Hermans (Off the Cross, ex-Herfst, ex-Angeli di Piëtra) on 5-string bass and Guy Van Campenhout (Notti Del terrore, Angeli di Piëtra) on 7-string guitar. Each of whom bring considerable experience in various metal bands. A bit later on a drummer was found in Ben Van Pethegem (Myotis). In 2018 the first full length album “Eternal Bloodcult” was released through the brand new Dutch label Profane records. However that same year Ben decided to leave the band to pursue his travelling ambitions.
Replacement was found in Nico Veroeven (Serial Butcher, Emeth, Carrion). After playing shows with a.o. Brujeria, Hideous Divinity, Cattle Decapitation, Serial Butcher, The Monolith Deathcult, the second full length album “Depravity” was released through the Belgian label Rotten To The Core Records and features guest vocals by Tommy Dahlströhm from the legendary Swedish death metal band Aeon in 2020. That year Kurt decided to leave the band to pursue other musical goals with his other band Off The Cross.
Due to the corona crisis that Spring it took a couple of months before replacement was found. However in July Stijn Deldaele (Blunt, Beat Love Orcale, Mucho Gusto) joined the ranks. In 2021 a second guitarist, Poncho Gaval who had his experience with local Mexican metal bands, joined Wound Collector to complete the musical layers of the band thus becoming a quintet. In this line-up a new EP was recorded during 2023 entitled ‘Begging For Chicxulub’.
Tracklist:
01. River Of Scalded Corpses
02. Progress Through Dishonor
03. Dehumanized By The Auburn System
04. Chicxulub
https://www.facebook.com/woundcollector
Purchase Scathed Gaping Misery:
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/trails-of-anguish-scathed-gaping-misery-pre-order
https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
FFO: Dawn, Dissection, Immortal, At the Gates, Satryicon
While many black metal bands appear and disappear without ever recording a full length. Few ever come close to the quality offered by Trails of Anguish. Unrepentantly emotional and honest, but balanced by sheer aggression and belligerence against the world. Hessian Firm is extremely proud to share the entirety of this band's output on Scathed Gaping Misery. Trails of Anguish is a unique band that definitely deserves a listen.
Track Listing:
1. Beyond Charismatic Sickness
2. The Scythe Of Engrieved Melancholia
3. Laments of Martyrised Innocence
4. Reaping Life's Frailty
5. ...And Desolated Trails Of Anguish
6. Useless (The Final Soliloquy)
7. Haunting
8. Spectral Life Scars
9. Scathed, Gaping Misery
10. Rebirth
Album Art by Dischord
Line-Up:
Dischord: Guitars, Bass
Scythrawl: Drums, Vocals
Bio:
Formed in Quebec in 2000 by Dishcord and Scythrawl (Ether, Unquintessence) after the dissolution of their previous project, Through Sombre Sorrowfield, Trails of Anguish were an aggressive yet melodic black metal band that sought to express their emotions in the most cathartic way possible.
In 2001 the band released their first EP, Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance, before reissuing it in 2002 through Grind It! Records with the bonus song "Beyond Charismatic Sickness." During this period, Trails of Anguish were known across Quebec for their violent live shows and unique brand of brutal black metal.
In 2003 the band pressed 100 CDs for Scarred Memento,
with 50 sent out to various labels and 50 given out at shows to fans. While the future was looking bright for Trails of Anguish, the explosive energy that permeated throughout their live shows and studio sessions had fizzled out, so the band unceremoniously faded away. Twenty-one years later, the emotions of anger, misery, shame and reclusion have all been compiled under the name Scathed Gaping Misery.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
https://linktr.ee/trailsofanguish
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNQR8GZUPRM
The single is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.
Malignancy are set to unleash ...Discontinued, their first full-length album in five years!
...Discontinued will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital forms on June 14 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://willowtip.com/bands/details/malignancy.aspx
https://malignancy.bandcamp.com/album/discontinued
Track
Listing:1. Existential Dread
2. Binary Paradigm
3. Irradiated Miscreation
4. Purity of Purpose
5. Ancillary Biorhythms
6. Haunted Symmetry
7. Decomposing Divinity
8. Oppositional Defiance
9. Biological Absurdity
Album Credits:
Drums/Bass Tracking: Heaven and Heller Studios
Guitars Tracking: Tom Tulotta/Coney Productions
Vocals Tracking: Mike Usifer/Aural Assault Studio
Mixed/Mastered: Lasse Lammert/LSD-Studio/lasselammert.com
Music: Malignancy
Lyrics: Danny Nelson
Cover, Disc, and Tray Artwork: Tony Cosgrove / thehorrorsection_studio
Layout: Malignant Designs
Bass duties on ...Discontinued are by Jacob Schmidt of Defeated Sanity.
Line up:
Ron Kachnic - Guitars
Mike Heller - Drums
Danny Nelson - Vocals
Alex Webber - Bass*
*Jacob Schmidt (Defeated Sanity) played sesson bass on the album.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/MalignancyOfficial
THE LAST OF LUCY - “GODFORM “
For
fans of
- Inferi, The Faceless, Archspire, The Zenith Passage, Godless
TruthTwo years after their devastating album 'Moksha', The Last of Lucy finetune their sound blending elements of technical death metal, mathcore, and a bit of brutal death metal and even bring back aspects of their debut on their latest full length 'Godform', making it their most impactful one yet. Without losing any of their fearsome, compelling power and drive, the music is better streamlined and cohesive while being more diverse than before, and despite the deceptive catchiness which we've come to expect from them, the technical prowess is apparent and more impressive than before. There's a cyclical pattern to the songs, bursts of face-melting blasts alternating with slower breaks, which amplify the appeal of both parts and also offer diversity in the process. Additional instruments too are employed which go very well with their kind of pulsating, dynamic music. Technical death metal music of this kind can often sound too formulaic or too self-absorbed for it to have any impact, but The Last of Lucy's scathing intensity and forceful execution, along with their knack for writing catchy music and shuffling things around, cast out any semblance of complacency from taking shape in the minds of the listener. It's plainly evident - The Last of Lucy on 'Godform' sees them in their prime.
Line up:
Josh De La Sol - Vocals
Gad Gidon - Guitars
Derek Santistevan - Bass
Josef Hossain-Kay - Drums
Mixed and mastered by Dave Otero
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Wormhole
2. Empyreal Banisher
3. Twin Flame
4. Shedim Seance
5. Sanguinary Solace
6. Sentinel Codex
7. Darkest Night of the Soul
8. Angelic Gateway
9. Anima Flux
10. Godform
Official release date - May 17th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/thelastoflucyofficial
The band has unleashed a stream of the album's opening track, "Death's Embrace." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUeBGcYPcYo
Harvest of Malevolence is set for release on June 21 via Dark Descent Records and Me Saco Un Ojo Records. The album will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats.
Desiccated
Records will offer an alternative cassette version of Harvest of
Malevolence. Pre-order at https://desiccatedrecords.bandcamp.com/Stream previous HYPERDONTIA releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Firing on all cylinders from the get-go, their relentless brand of pulverizing guitars and punishing drums with intricate bass lines cut only by monstrous vocals spew forth. Monolithically mixed to grant us the most viscerally lacerating blows of Death Metal might, those who salivate for true morbidity will revel in the ecstatic putridity that immediately grips you. From the gut-wrenching rhythmic torment to the phenomenal soloing, aside from sheer brutality, Hyperdontia have technical abilities that far surpass most of their contemporaries while never feeling obnoxious with their utilization. Some utterly mad bass guitar moments or ripping solos show a band who clearly know their way around a fretboard while the consistently savage drumming doesn’t let the rhythmic battery relent. As we heard on their prior works; Hyperdontia are a confident and unforgiving entity and that continues here.
Although they are inarguably merciless and intense, there is such dynamic strength on this new record from the maelstroms of grooves to the more otherworldly sections, all tied together to plunge headlong into abhorrent chaos. Barbaric and yet precise, each blow lands with ferocity and yet a cleverness to every moment is present too. If you value Death Metal being of the highest quality but without sacrificing the true macabre spirit of old, Hyperdontia is the perfect middle ground and their new album showcases that formidably. Promising a harvest of malevolence and ultimately delivering much more, Hyperdontia decimate all in their pathway with some of their most violently intense and cyclonic Death Metal to date.
HYPERDONTIA is:
Malik - Bass
Tuna - Drums
Mustafa - Guitars (lead)
Mathias - Guitars, Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/hyperdontia
GOLGOTHA – “SPREADING THE WINGS OF HOPE”
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Hallatar | Novembers Doom | Draconian | Saturnus
I have been lost for so long now in a labyrinth of sorrow. Each turning I take down dusty, shadowed corridors where deceit stalks the darkness with hidden knives, leads only to another waypost on a journey without end. I open doors to find tableaus of heartbreak, sad parades of tears and pageants of loss. Mirrored ballrooms where dancers dressed in silk weep behind smiling masks as they spin beneath a thousand crystal candelabras, their reflections waltzing on into eternity. Chessboard tiles of cold marble chill my bare feet as I slip between the pawns and pass beneath the haughty gaze of bishops and kings with my head bowed, always following the fading echoes of my queen, the whisper of her passing like fading birdsong at twilight. Lost for so long…yet cupped in my hands I carry the flickering flame of hope. It burns low, but it burns still…
Stepping once more from the shadows, Golgotha, Spain’s renowned troubadours of the disconsolate lament, preeminent artisans of doom and desolation, have returned, bearing with them a new album of sombre reflection and measured melodies, tossed upon a tempestuous sea of love and mourning. Opening with the magnificent magisterial gravitas of ‘For Every Tear’, Spreading The Wings Of Hope sees Golgotha sailing proudly onwards under the ever-present guiding hand of guitarist Vicente J. Paya, on a wonderful voyage of musical and emotional discovery. The deep sadness of first single, ‘Gilded Cage’ brings the band’s signature use of a dual vocal presence to the fore – the lilting understated melodies delivered in such an enthralling manner by María J. Lladó surrendering to the leonine roar of Andrew Spinosa as the two vocalists spin this tale of a hollow, empty relationship. The masterful marriage of contrasts is key to the Golgotha sound, as towering, resplendent riffs and aching, intimate fragility meet and entwine. ‘Hear Their Cries’ springs from the magical coalescing of powerful rolling rhythms and mellifluous vocal melodies, while ‘Human Vultures’ evolves through resolute heaviness and consuming atmosphere, thrilling dynamics and soul touching beauty. Golgotha are a special band, whose music spans vast vistas of emotional power and they have never sounded more accomplished than they do on Spreading The Wings Of Hope. Concluding with ‘The Hope As Guide’ with its succinct, sublime guitar solo, haunting final words and climactic finish that leaves the listener in a stunned silence, this album is destined to stand as a towering achievement amongst the storied peaks of Golgotha’s remarkable canon of work…the moment when all their creative possibilities were realised in spectacular fashion.
Sonically crafted to richly textured perfection by the production, mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal) and adorned in impactful artwork, full of secrets and questions, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on both CD and cassette by Golgotha’s new label, Ardua Music on June 14th. A proud successor to 2022s critically acclaimed Mors Diligentis, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will let you soar on wings of imagination. Once heard it will never be forgotten...
Line-up:
Vicente J. Paya – Guitar/Vocals
Andrew Spinoza – Bass/Vocals
Tomeu Crespi – Drums
María J. Lladó – Clean Vocals
Dan Garcia – Guitars
https://www.arduamusic.com/
BLÓÐ - "MARA"
Realese
date :
June 21st 2024Genre : Doom Sludge
Origin: France
Duration: 48:15
Label: Talheim Records Germany
Born in 2018, in Paris from the minds of the couple Ulrich W (Otargos, ex-Regarde Les Hommes Tomber) & Anna W (Lynn), Blóð delivers blackened Doom/Sludge music combined with both charming and scortched female voices.
During 2019 Blóð released an eponym first album that placed the band within the landscape of the french metal scene.
Early 2021 a second Lp "Serpent" was spawned, a blacker & heavier opus full of Darkness and sorcery.
Now, a 3rd full lenght album titled "MARA" is about to be released which will invite its listener to plung deeper into black metal and sludge landscapes...
At the crossroads of Black and Doom metal, Blóð is for fans of CELESTE, DOLCH, YONL, MONARCH, WINDHAND, WOLVENNEST, AMENRA...
Tracklist:
| - GEHENNA (INTRO)
Il - MALIGNANT
III- MARTYR
IV - MARA
V - THE WHITE DEATH
VI - CHTHONIA
VII - FROST
VIIl - COVENANT
IX - QUEEN OV HADES
X - MOTHER OF ALL
https://tree.tal.hm/@blod
ETERNAL DEATH RECORDS is proud to present a brand-new EP “PLUMMETING INTO THE HOUR OF THE WOLF” from BLACK SORCERY on cassette tape format.
Release date: May 24, 2024Forged out of the cursed landscape of Rhode Island, American black metal quartet BLACK SORCERY brings forth a new EP release entitled “Plummeting Into The Hour of The Wolf” in digital and limited cassette (100 copies) formats on ETERNAL DEATH RECORDS. Cold and foreboding, caustic, frenzied, and bound by somber introspection and destructive impulse, this latest work is a testament to the raw spirit of traditional black metal and remains devoted to the obscured paths of the genre's unspoiled past. The three tracks are marked by themes of desperation, solitude, perversion, moral decay, and the loss of self in the suffocating darkness of existence – an unforgiving internal labyrinth of shattered mirrors where illumination is obtained through the talisman of suffering and pleasure realized in the ecstasy of willful damnation.
Recorded and mixed by Distorted Forest Studio (North Smithfield, RI).
Mastered by Enormous Door Mastering (Austin, TX).
Artwork by Derek Setzer & Maegan LeMay.
https://www.facebook.com/blacksorcery93
https://eternaldeath.storenvy.com
BETWEEN THE KILLINGS – “THE KILLING QUARTET VOL. 2: OMNIPOTENCE”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: june 7th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Gorgasm | Desecration | Lividity
“…for no man shall see Me, and live.”– Exodus 33:20
A door opened in my mind and I tumbled through it, falling into a raging, black storm. The darkness poured into my mouth, filling the emptiness inside me and infusing me with purpose. Everything that had existed before that moment became meaningless; reduced to a set of fading photographs of forgotten places and faceless people. There in that room was everything that mattered…and I was transformed. I was god-like, their life held in my hands, their every desperate breath my gift to them. I was their alpha and omega. Their blood, their bone, their agony…all mine. Omnipotent in that perfect moment, my power absolute…I was not a merciful god.
The story continues, as Indiana’s Between The Killings return to their voyage through the mind of a killer and unveil The Killing Quartet Vol. 2: Omnipotence! Such is the level of aural violence that permeates every second of this new chapter that the listener is left shocked and breathless, within trembling touching distance of the chilling, soulless void that broods at the heart of those empty creatures that kill without remorse. This is death metal at its most pitiless and savage, the cascading riffs falling like knives puncturing skin, the drums an onslaught of blunt force trauma, the solos like desperate, dying screams, the bestial vocals tearing at the desecrated flesh, hungry for blood. ‘Details Of Sadistic Killings’ is an utterly frenzied assault, while the vicious precision of ‘Satisfaction Of Suffocation’ drills into your consciousness with pernicious sadism. Between The Killings tap into the original warped spirit of death metal and then drag it ever downwards into the dankest cellars, the foulest sewers, charnel pits and slaughterhouses where innocent victims depart this world, lonely, lost and afraid. Following faithfully in the gore-spattered footprints of 2022s The Killing Quartet Vol. 1: Reflections Of Murder, Omnipotence is merciless, malevolent and never meant for the light of day.
Adorned, like its predecessor, in the twisted comic artwork of Karl Dahmer (Exhumed, Gutulax, Nunslaughter etc) and mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Kraanium, Reap, Necrotic Disgorgement etc) at The Metal Foundry, every excoriating element of Omnipotence has been carefully, cruelly constructed to deliver the maximum damage. When Comatose Music let loose this ravening beast on June 7th the walls of sanity will be breached and the bastions of morality overrun. Horror beyond imagining awaits.
Line-up:
Braxton Keyser - Vocals
Ian Dygulski – Bass
Miles Ellegood – Lead Guitars
Von Young – Guitars
Justin Wallisch - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BetweenthekillingsBTK/
Pre-order is also now open via Bigcartel: https://thecursedorder.bigcartel.com
The band comments:
"Black
Venus Erotica is one of the key points on the album. Both lyrically and
musically, for it underlined and tied together the actual songwriting and the
approach towards making the album; The unconquerable will and the immortal hate
and love. Passionately devoted for our Dear, Non-Virgin Mary and the Holy
Whores who have chosen to cross the forbidden line - towards the gaping cunt of
true Darkness where no man dares!" BLACK SUMMER 2024 Minitour dates:
12.6.2024 Lahti, Torvi
13.6.2024 Turku, Nirvana
14.6.2024. Tampere, Varjobaari
15.6.2024. Helsinki, On The Rocks
Presented by Elektrik Products
Biography:
The Cursed Order, mostly known in the musical realm as 'CURSE UPON A PRAYER', was born in 2010 in Tornio, Northern Finland. Since then the band has gained a stable position in the Finnish Black Metal scene and has gained the reputation as one of the more notorious acts, which has been evident through their flagrant live appearances that have striked fear, hate and love into the hearts of those who have dared to witness.
With the religiously anticipated fourth full-length album - C.U.A.P. now presents the absolute crown jewel of this black crown of Infidelity. For it dives into the heart of the Holy Hell and boldly presents the very foundation and the secrets behind the themes that have inflicted chaos and controversy
throughout the 14-year long history: the unconquerable will, immortal hate and love, and the courage never to submit or yield!
The Spirit is null & void without the Act & the Will - Flesh & Spirit must be one! Ya Shaitan!
https://www.facebook.com/curseuponaprayer
REFLECTION OF FLESH presents "WE ARE LEGION" DRUM Playthrough.
The track is taken from the band's album "WE ARE LEGION", out via Wormholedeath.
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.
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.
www.youtube.com/c/reflectionoffleshofficial
HIPOXIA – “FRAGMENTED REVELATIONS”
Label :The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)
Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 25/06/2024
Genre : Decaying Funeral Doom from Spain
Although Hipoxia definitely isn't a band that enjoys commemorations, the fact that 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of their foundation is something that cannot be ignored... Fragmented Revelations is the culmination of those first 15 years of existence of the experimental funeral doom masters, a wide-ranging anthology of rarities and unreleased tracks, 60 long and distressing minutes of pure condensed Hipoxia expertly curated for the occasion by the great engineer Eloy Platas (Lume, La Sombra del Tejo, Abandon, Igor)...
Fragmented Revelations is much more than an ordinary compilation album, it stands as a faithful testimony to the constant decline to which humanity is inevitably doomed. Each track included in this colossal work encapsulates a moment, an oppressive tableau of horror and anguish, our own corrupt lineage woven amidst its suffocating notes...
Fragmented Revelations is presented in a luxurious oversized 4-panel digifile, which also includes a fantastic 6-page fold-out booklet with liner notes about the album written by the band themselves... the entire package is carefully handcrafted using top-quality heavy-weight cardboard and exclusive gloss lamination, and it also includes a free digital download card for the album, a must-listen for fans of the most avantgarde funeral doom: Winter, Worship, Unearthly Trance, Esoteric, Dauðaró, Skepticism or Corrupted...
www.darkwoods.eu
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MAREA - "THE SILENCE OF RUST"
Genre
: Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom
MetalFFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Album stream on Atmospheric Black Metal Albums: https://youtu.be/3NB3S-LBnuA?si=dnLuI_F_Pt9ySWbB
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG).
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
38:06 min.
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
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Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Pennsylvania's chaotic Punk/Hardcore act L.M.I.. FAILED TO FEEL IT is up now for pre-order and will be released June 21st on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Portrayal Of Guilt, Cloud Rat, Hot Snakes, Fight Amp, The Bronx, Unsane, Frail Body, early Mastodon, Drive Like Jehu and Kylesa.
Hailing from Lansdale Pennsylvania, L.M.I. formed in 2010 and have been playing relentlessly across the US and internationally for over a decade. Forging a unique sound combining elements of Punk, Post Hardcore, and Stoner Metal to create a chaotic onslaught of riffs and harsh vocals to annihilate your eardrums. Failed To Feel It showcases nine tracks of pure anguish and groundbreaking Hardcore Punk unlike any other. Like a psychedelic breakdown destroying all your preconceived notions of what you think Punk/Hardcore can be.
Tracklisting:1. Isolation's Noose
2. Constant Reset
3. Climax Of Rejection
4. Living Through Distraction
5. Trippin' Off The Rhyme
6. Tool For Confusion
7. Damage Chain
8. Decaying Instinct
9. Dead Channel Thirst
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
KAIVS – “AFTER THE FLEASH”
In a statement dripping with the venom of anticipation, the band declared, "We've inked a pact with Brutal Records, and it's time to unleash hell on a global scale. We're hungry to spread our darkness far and wide, and Brutal Records is the perfect conduit for our wrath. Brace yourselves, for KAIVS is here to conquer."
With the ferocity of a ravenous beast, KAIVS delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and an unyielding barrage of sonic assault. Their brand of death metal is a testament to raw power, devoid of mercy or compromise. Inspired by the unholy sounds of the early 1990s Stockholm scene, KAIVS infuses their music with a relentless drive that cuts through the soul like a serrated blade.
But KAIVS is more than just a mere echo of the past. They are pioneers of darkness, forging a new path through the charred remains of the old. With their upcoming debut album, "After the Flesh," slated for global domination in October 2024 under the banner of Brutal Records, KAIVS promises to redefine the very essence of brutality.
Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam's demonic vocals, Tiziano Mortician's razor-sharp guitar work, Jacopo Simonelli's thunderous bass lines, and Leonardo Sastro's relentless drumming, KAIVS stands as a towering monument to the dark arts of death metal.
As the world trembles in anticipation, KAIVS emerges from the shadows, ready to conquer all who dare to stand in their way. Brace yourselves, for the age of darkness is upon us, and KAIVS leads the charge.
Tracklist:1. Koshercannibal
2. Beyond The Autopsy
3. For Satan Your Flesh For God Your Soul
4. Blooduniverses
5. Krushing All Altars
6. Sepulchrist
7. Blasphemer After the Flesh
8. Horrend
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Realese
date :
June 7th 2024Genre : Marine Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
Duration: 44min54
After a first EP released in 2022, the French band is back in 2024 with its debut album, "Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire". The band’s melodic black metal is ever sharper, carried by the possessed wails of the mysterious Adsagsona. It invites the audience into a grimy and nightmarish port universe.
Pre-orders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/houle
Tracklist:
1 - Intro
2 - La Danse du Rocher
3 - Mère Nocturne
4 - Sur les Braises du Foyer
5 - Derrière l’Horizon
6 - Et Puis le Silence
7 - Sel, Sang et Gerçures
8 - Née des Embruns
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WITCHER – “BOSZORKÁNYSZIMFÓNIÁK”
Label: Filosofem RecordsRelease date: may 8th 2024
Genre: Instrumental Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Summoning | Avrigus | Empyrium | Draconian
Beneath the boughs of the ancient trees, their canopies bathed in pale moonlight and dusted in the silver magic of the stars, the darkness is rich and deep, all-enveloping. And in this place where shadows entwine with shadows, she sits in reverence upon the cushion of moss and pine needles which cover the dark loam that holds safe the bones of all the women who have gone before her. She calls to them in the old tongue…and they come, their spirits surrounding her. The night is filled with music; with songs of blood and time, melancholy melodies of days lost and faded sunsets, paeans to a world forgotten, poems without words…
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”- Bram Stoker, Dracula
Hungarian duo WitcheR are purveyors of the most atmospheric and enthralling black metal, their songs imbued with strange sorcery and dreamlike visions. Their spirit reaches back into the past, wandering far from the soulless, industrialised world of today. Their last album, 2022s captivating and critically acclaimed Lélekharang, concluded with a beautiful interpretation of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27. No. 2. I. Adagio Sostenuto and with their new EP, Boszorkányszimfóniák, they have wandered even further down this pastoral path, bringing vital, vibrant new life to works by Tchaikovsky, Händel, Grieg, Chopin, Vaughan Williams and Carl Orff. The results are magical; WitcheR working with the genius of the classical creators and drawing the incredible works through a musical portal, into the band’s own unique world of lay and lore. Each breathtaking piece possesses both grand, cinematic qualities and a sense of whispered secrets and hidden paths. The EP then concludes with a new version of WitcheR’s own ‘Summernight Melancholy’ which provides the perfect closing chapter to this journey through grand imagination. Such is the inspired creative fire burning within Boszorkányszimfóniák that it stands as a towering edifice in WitcheR’s hallowed catalogue of work and a peerless addition to the atmospheric black metal genre.
Boszorkányszimfóniák is available now on digital, CD and cassette formats from Filosofem Records, adorned in the evocative, sepia-toned artwork of Grafit & Hamu Artworks (Hamvak, Moor etc). Grasp the outstretched hand of WitcheR and let them lead you into a dream, a reverie of wonder. Boszorkányszimfóniák will transport you to places you have sensed but never seen.
Line-up:
Gere Karola – Keyboards
Neubauer Roland – Guitars/Drums
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IRA TENAX – “DARK AWAKENING”
Release: 13. June 2024
The melodic deathers IRA TENAX have been making their mark on the German metal scene since 1999. In 2024, the quartet are not only celebrating their 25th anniversary, but are also releasing a new album 10 years after their last longplayer "Portrait Of The Fallen" from 2014! "Dark Awakening", the title of the new output, impresses with classic trademarks on its 11 tracks, both from the band itself and from melodic death metal as it has been present since the mid/end of the nineties.
"Dark Awakening" is a (melodic) death metal album as it should be. Brutal, technically and musically sophisticated, varied and yet precise to the point.
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FFO: Kreator, Death, Into Eternity, Iced Earth
The single is available on Bandcamp, as well as the usual digital platforms, which may be accessed by visiting https://ditto.fm/question-everything-legionary
Prison Realm will be released on June 14. Pre-orders available at:
Legionary main man Frank D'Erasmo issued the following statement about the new EP:
"For years, I’ve been wanting to have a clean singer on a Legionary record. As my melodies continued to get better, it just seemed like the next logical progression for me to take. I did everything else that I wanted to musically (write an 11-minute epic, write multiple brutal/epic EPs), so it just seemed like the right time. This new EP features Chris Clancy, vocalist of Mutiny Within, so fans of his work should love this EP. The first three tracks are brand new and mix the past brutal elements of Legionary with a new proggy feel, as well as the clean vocals. The melodies on this EP are my strongest yet, and I truly believe people will find that these tracks have a lot of replay value! The final track is a remake of an old Legionary song (the title track from our one and only album, Arcane Divisions). The original recording was less than stellar, but we always loved the track, so re-recording it felt like a great idea. This EP blends the new with the old!" - Frank D'Erasmo
Track
Listing:1. Question Everything
2. Prison Realm
3. Neuroweaponry
4. Arcane Divisions (Remake)
EP Credits:
All Music written by Frank D’Erasmo.
All Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo (Except "Arcane Divisions", which was originally written by Tim Rocheny, and revised by Brian Kingsland).
Guitar Solos written by Tony Barhoum.
Mixed/Mastered by Ben Karas.
Artwork: Frank D'Erasmo
Line-up/Tracks 1-3:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums & Bass
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Chris Clancy: Vocals
"Arcane Divisions" Line-up:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars & Drums
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Mike Carra: Bass
Brian Kingsland: Vocals
Bio:
Legionary is a death/thrash/melodic metal band, originally formed in The Bronx. Legionary once played live regularly, but is now a one-man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitars/Main Composer). Frank uses the services of some of the best metal musicians in the Tri-State area, and is currently dedicated to doing studio projects only at the moment.
The band was established in 2007 by Frank. Although Frank put an album to works immediately, it wasn't until early 2010 that a complete line-up had been achieved.
Legionary's self-titled demo was released in September of 2010, and quickly received high praise amongst New York and New Jersey metalheads. The demo includes two original tracks, "Deceiver" and "Awakening Reprisal." The performance earned Frank the honor of being enlisted on "Sick Drummer Magazine" the website.
Legionary's full length debut album titled Arcane Divisions (later remixed/remastered in late 2014) was released on iTunes in April 2012. It consists of 10 pulverizing tracks, each of which has their own identity. The album continues where the demo left off, but this time punishes you for nearly 50 minutes with riff after riff.
On April 16, 2013, Legionary released a 4 song EP titled Path Of Tyranny. The songs are politically themed, average around 4 minutes, and feature a new tuning for the band. The songs are in D standard tuning, which is a change from their usual C standard tuning. Regardless of the higher tuning, these songs are quite possibly Legionary's most intense to date, and feature a more thrashy/"epic" feel. The goal this time around was to have a more modern sounding mix.
The Once And For All EP, released in May of 2014, raised the bar even higher. These are the most mature and most technical Legionary songs ever, and feature the return of ex-lead guitarist Tony Barhoum, and newcomer Mike Dreher (Bassist for Condition Critical & Lich King).
The trend continues to this day, as Legionary looks to push their musical abilities to their limits on each release!
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Darkest Hour | In Flames | Shadows Fall | Dvne
The new album from Malaysia’s Shamash has been hovering on the horizon in tantalising fashion since late 2021. Whispers and rumours of its release have circulated on social media and several songs have dropped, heightening the anticipation for the album to nigh on unbearable levels for the band’s loyal fans. Well, now the interminable wait is nearly over and the follow up to the critically acclaimed Suffering Servant EP - described by HM Magazine as ‘a beautiful, melodic progressive metal record’ – is finally upon us! Featuring ten tracks of sublime melodic metal, that masterfully blend abrasive aggression and soaring melody with an array of imaginative, inventive musical influences, Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum) is the proverbial gift that was well worth waiting for…
There are many bands on the modern metal scene that juxtapose shuddering heaviness and heart lifting melody, but few, if any, that do it in the utterly accomplished, breathtaking fashion of Shamash. From Done With Misery…’s first track, the triumphant metal anthem that is ‘Not By My Heart’, Shamash’s deft and dextrous weaving of musical elements is immediately apparent. And yet that outstanding opening barrage is just the first step on a path that is littered with sonic treasures, as Done With Misery… grows and develops with each passing minute, revealing more and more of the band’s adventurous song writing and passionate performances. The album’s title track is vibrant, infused with life and encompasses the overwhelming feeling that Shamash’s music is a bulwark against the trials and tribulations of life – that this band will walk with you through the darkness, holding your head up as the flood waters rise, stand with you, braced for impact, as each tragedy on our journey through this vale of tears hits. ‘The Missionary’ delivers full on metallic fury, with guest appearances from Pathos and Asaph of Symphony Of Heaven and Bryce Maopolski of Brotality, while single ‘Take Me As I Am’ ignites with a fantastic, driving rhythm that is instantly addictive. ‘In Memoriam’ blends power and aching melody in a manner that is simply beautiful and the dramatic concluding pairing of ‘War For Jerusalem’ and ‘The Return Of Al Masih’ bind their bludgeoning brutality in silver threads of exotic musicality and unfettered creativity. There are so many highlights on Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum), so much to discover. This is an album of stunning scope and depth that unveils something new with each successive listen.
When Rottweiler Records release the glorious technicolour explosion of vivid, vital strength and defiance that is Done With Misery… on June 14th, complete with a vibrant, energised final mix and master, courtesy of Derek Corzine (Symphony Of Heaven, Testimony Of Apocalypse, Scarlet Oath etc) and some outstanding, evocative artwork, then every moment of the years of its creation will be justified. For those who find their way to its door, Done With Misery… will become a special album that will travel with them as the years pass. This is contemporary, melodic, aggressive metal at its very, very best.
Line-up:
Andre Chiang – Vocals/Guitar
Darren Teh – Vocals/Bass
Alexaander J. Martin – Lead Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
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Metal discovery AZIMUT19 proudly presents the official music video for "CHASING MONEY"!
The track, ripped straight from their critically acclaimed album "BY HORIZON" (out now via Wormholedeath worldwide), dissects the societal pressure to chase wealth at the expense of all else.
AZIMUT19 exposes the emptiness of such a pursuit, highlighting how the relentless accumulation of money can lead to a profound loss of self and freedom. The video, filmed in a hauntingly beautiful abandoned building, offers a powerful visual accompaniment to the song's message. Witness the band's impressive performance and immerse yourself in the metal mayhem of "Chasing Money"!
AZIMUT19 blasts through the speakers with a unique brutal sound, a perfect storm for fans of the best melodic death metal. Don't miss your chance to experience the raw power of AZIMUT19!
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Brace yourselves for some sick, compelling and impactful brutal death metal music.
MONUMENT OF MISANTHROPY – “VILE POSTMORTEM IRRUMATIO “
For
fans of
- Cattle Decapitation, Benighted, Aborted, Blood Red
Throne, DepravityBrutal death metal titans Monument of Misanthropy return once again with a sickening concept album based on a serial killer, and this time it revolves around Ed Kemper. The band delves into aspects of his life, using violent music to add meaning to it; their visceral and incisive music with highly expressive vocals perfectly capturing the terrifying aura around the figure. They are one of the few bands who have the chops to pull off music of this kind and don't have to rely on the imagery or sound samples alone. But they haven't left any stone unturned here to give a wholly scarring experience, from the repulsive and highly detailed album artwork to the shocking and explicit official video that's been censored for reasons of sanity and normal functioning. Their standards were already high, but they're raised the bar even higher on this one - the music comprising an expected barrage of blasts and frenetic riffage albeit punctuated for emphasis on groove and structuring, the vocals enunciated for a greater degree of vileness, and the songs coming together and making sense despite a pervading sense of degradation and wanton bloodshed. Fans of the band won't be disappointed with this in the least, while giving others reasons to check out an accomplished slab of brutal/technical death metal and have a new sense of fear instilled in them.
Line up
George “Misanthrope” Wilfinger - Vocals
Julius Kössler (Spire of Lazarus) - Lead guitars
Joe Gatsch - Lead guitars
Raphael Hendlmayer - Bass
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse) - Studio session drums
Track listing:
1. First Time It Makes You Sick To Your Stomach
2. How To Make A Killer
3. The Atascasdero Years
4. Hits One And Two view
5. Why Did You Keep Their Heads
6. Manipulating The Experts
7. Vile Postmortem Irrumatio
8. The Devil's Slide
9. Oh, I Suppose You're Gonna Want Sit Up And Talk All Night Now
10. A Nice Beheading For MoM
11. Pueblo Paranoia
12. Your Treachery Will Die With You
Artwork by Daemorph Art (The Last of Lucy, Cutterred Flesh)
Release date - August 9th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 11.5 2024
Denver
(CO) - The official video for "SILENT PRAYERS," the
third single from forthcoming VALE OF PNATH album, BETWEEN
THE WORLDS OF LIFE AND DEATH, is out now! Take the plunge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ctMJDVQA0
Vale of Pnath will release highly anticipated new album Between The Worlds of Life and Death on CD, vinyl, and digital formats May 24 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://valeofpnath.bandcamp.com/album/between-the-worlds-of-life-and-death
https://www.willowtip.com/store/
The band released the following statement concerning the new album:
"It’s been 5 years since our last release, Accursed. The EP really was a new avenue for the band as we leaned further toward a more blackened approach stylistically. Having more of a tech death background, this EP was a way to lead our fans into the next era. Between The Worlds of Life and Death is an album that really is just a continuation of what we started with Accursed. It captures the band's core sound, but also brings a newer and bold take on this brand of metal. We want this to be the most approachable album we have made for metal fans. We want people to put this on and be sucked in immediately, yet keep coming back for more.”
Track
Listing:
1. The Forgotten Path (Intro)
2. Silent Prayers
3. Soul Offering
4. Shadow
5. Uncertain Tomorrow
6. Beneath Ashen Skies
7. No Return, No Regret
8. Echoes Of The Past (Interlude)
9. Burning Light
Vale of Pnath are on the road in the U.S. this month with co-headliners Abigail Williams and special guests Summoning The Lich! Tickets are available at https://linktr.ee/valeofpnath
5/10 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
5/11 Birmingham, AL @ LCY
5/13 Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
5/14 Houston, TX @ Secret Group
5/15 Fort Worth, TX @ Haltom Theater
5/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep*
5/18 Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theater*
5/20 Phoenix, AZ @ The Underground*
5/21 Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place*
5/22 San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick*
5/23 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Humdinger Brewing*
5/24 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction*
5/25 San Fransisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods*
5/26 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s*
*Dates with Summoning the Lich
Line-up:
Ken Scorceron - Vocals / Guitar
Vance Valenzuela - Guitar
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Austin Rolla - Bass
Guest Appearances:
Michael Wilson - Guest solo in “No Return, No Regret.”
Donny Burbage (Cradle of Filth, Aether Realm) - Guest solo (#2) in “Shadow” and in “Soul Offering.”
Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) - Guest solo in “Beneath Ashen Skies.”
Matthew Brown (Demon King) - Guest solo (#1) in “Shadow.”
Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid) - Guest solo in "Uncertain Tomorrow."
Album Credits:
Bass on all tracks performed by Ken Scorceron.
“The Forgotten Path” & “Echoes of the Past” composed by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun).
Cello performed by Christopher Edward Brown,
Drum tracking By Robert Velazquez Swanson / Mayhemness Recording Studio.
All music composed by Vance Valenzuela, Ken Sarafin and Ken Scorceron.
Produced by Ken Scorceron.
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Scorceron.
Additional editing: Samuel Bassani, Tom Connolly.
Album Cover: Zac Shiffer
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COMANIAC -"NONE FOR ALL"
Formed in 2012, Swiss thrashers Comaniac gained acclaim with their self-released debut, "Return To The Wasteland," crowned as "THE Thrash Highlight 2015." The 2017 release, "Instruction For Destruction," via SAOL, showcased growth, with tracks like "COAL" gaining international radio play and media attention.
Extensive touring ensued, supporting acts such as OVERKILL and METAL CHURCH. In 2018, they embarked on the "Kamikazee – The Spirit Of Japan" Tour, introducing a Japan Edition of their second offering through CAPTURED RECORDS. Following a 7-inch split with US outfit IRONFLAME and a 2019 European tour, 2020 brought their third album, "Holodox," produced by Tommy Vetterli (CORONER), receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, they toured Switzerland with BURNING WITCHES and played major metal festivals. The momentum continued in 2022, joining VEKTOR (USA) for the "Activate Europe 2022" Tour, performing 26 shows consecutively. Anticipation grew in 2023 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, "None For All," and a deal with WORMHOLEDEATH. The album, set for a 2024 release, has already garnered attention from international magazines, praising it as their most mature work to date.
Tracklist
01 Eye To Eye
02 Desolation Manifest
03 None For All
04 Long Life Doll
05 Start The Madness
06 Nothing But Lies
07 Breakdown Rite
08 Between The Stars
09 Self Sacrifice
10 Wormhole Death
11 Satan Said
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.youtube.com/@ComaniacOfficial
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WEREWOLVES – “DIE FOR US”
Label: Independent Release
Release date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Hate Eternal | Deicide | Krisiun | Vital Remains
WEREWOLVES formed in 2019 with the express purpose of releasing ten albums in ten years. 2024 sees them hit the halfway mark with Die For Us, yet another barrage of completely moronic death-metal due out 19th July.
“We are goal-driven achievers known for our savvy business acumen”, says broke-ass bassist-vocalist Sam Bean (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, who has never been successful at anything in his life, ever). “It seems obvious at this point, now that we have amassed an international following and rabid demand for our live shows, that we should release an album imploring everyone to kill themselves and each other. Reverse psychology, Marketing 101. Getting your fanbase to cull themselves down to a pile of goo and corpses means more sales. Duh.”
“Oh, the music? Same shit…blastbeats and incoherent ranting, sick riffs, that sort of thing. We’ll slip in some big choruses, brilliant samples, a few hints of black metal, one slow track that actually resembles music, and an amazing guest appearance. But at the end of the day, it’s still going to sound like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder.”
Drummer Dave Haley (Psycroptic, Abramelin, Ruins, King, Blood Duster) and Guitarist Matt Wilcock (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, Abramelin) who play in real bands, feel that they shouldn’t let the bass player try and describe music.
WEREWOLVES continued their triumphant run of shows that extended no further than their own country and glommed onto bands far more popular than theirs throughout 2023. After beginning the year supporting MAYHEM and ULCERATE nationally, WEREWOLVES went on to support EXHUMED at their Melbourne show, then closed the year out by roaming the country with ARCHSPIRE and INGESTED.
“If that doesn’t stop people calling us a technical metal band I don’t know what will”, says Matt. “Here were these bright young talented things, well-seasoned, with the best equipment and a bright future ahead of them. But first people had to put up with these drunken old cunts with their opening half-hour of horseshit, staggering blindly around stage looking for the single input they had to plug into, and often failing to do that.”
He adds “CAVEMAN DEATH METAL”.
Die For Us ticks every box for modern death metal, with excruciatingly violent blasting straight out the gates and very little let-up until the bitter end. The title track is an anthemic call to self-annihilation, ‘Beaten Back To Life’ castigates everyone with the temerity to have started listening to metal after 1992. ‘Fuck You Got Mine’ is a hymn to the joys of being a slumlord. ‘My Hate is Strong’ is pure visceral evil and features vocal contributions by Australian national treasure ROK from SADISTIK EXEKUTION. ‘Spittle-Flecked Rant’ flirts with d-beats and hardcore while imploring the world to be even worse, and ‘Under A Urinal Moon’ is a wave of blackened darkness piss.
Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible.
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Line-up:
Sam Bean - Vocals/Bass
Matt Wilcock - Guitar
David Haley – Drums
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https://www.werewolvesdeathmetal.com/
Initially featured on the band's debut album "Gnosis" from 2020, "Originea" is now re-recorded and enhanced by the band in full line-up and produced by Andrei Alexandru Bogdan at Grand Way Studios. This new version will be featured on the band's upcoming EP "OCCULT FIRE" set for a late 2024 release on Loud Rage Music.
Warhymn is :
Shavy : Guitars / Vocals
Rizea : Guitars / Vocals
Hex : Bass Guitar
Philip: Drums
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/warhymn.official
San Antonio (TX) - Texas scorchers MYTHOLOGIK are proud to announce the forthcoming release of debut full-length album, BLOOD IN THE SKY, on June 14!
A lyric video for first single "SCORCHED EARTH" is out now! Designed by Bryan Eckermann, the song comes raging out of the gate, setting the stage for the full album to come. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05mEPQs0WG0
"Scorched Earth" is also availble on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
A scorching heavy metal band from the boiling heat of Texas, featuring multi-instrumentalist Bryan Eckermann (Solo Artist, Scars of the Flesh, ex-Wings of Abaddon) on all instruments and Joe Gregory (Valkyrie TX) on Vocals. Mixing Eckermann's Melodic Blackened Death Metal musical tendencies with Gregory's Aggressive/Soaring vocals the likes of early/Mid 80's Thrash Metal. The result is something odd yet unique.
Their debut self-titled EP was released in 2023 and brought the initial vision to life. Now they are back with a proper full-ength onslaught, Blood in the Sky, for 2024, further developing and expanding upon their unique blend of metal.
Pre-order: https://mythologik.bandcamp.com/album/blood-in-the-sky
Track Listing:
1 - Blood in the Sky
2 - Lord Death
3 - Scorched Earth
4 - Fallen Empire
5 - Satanael
6 - Disease of the Soul
7 - Dark Waters
8 - Purgatorium
9 - Epilogue
Recorded, engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Bryan Eckermann at Bonespill Studios.
Lyrics by Joe Gregory
Music by Bryan Eckermann
Artwork by Bryan Eckermann
Line-up:
Joe Gregory - Vocals
Bryan Eckermann - All Instruments
https://www.facebook.com/mythologiktx/
This reissue features a brand new artwork, remastered audio and and will be out as a collectors edition limited to 200 hand-numbered coloured vinyls.
Tracklist
as follows:
1. Icon of Sin
2. Between the Devil and the Blue Sea
3. No One’s Tale
4. Reflect and Desist
5. Pleasure Dome
6. The Day of the Wedding
7. Xavier’s Dream
8. Lost Time Fury
9. Night Drive
10. No R.M.X.
Vinyl version will be out on May 27th, 2024, while the album is already available on all the main streaming providers: https://sptfy.com/QB5C
A lyric video is available as well for the titletrack: https://youtu.be/ayLQnz-rZjo
The collaboration between Aydra and Rude Awakening Records won’t end here, more releases will be out during 2024 with tons of rare, never heard before and even brand new material.
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Diana's Day confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. Pre-orders are coming soon. Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:
1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! German melodic death metal phenomenon Impact Approved is back with a vengeance, unleashing their powerful new album, Way of the Warrior, on June 14th, 2024 via Wormholedeath Records.
Tracklist
1. Way Of The Warrior
2. Isolation
3. Liberty
4. Atelophobia
5. The Truth feat. Lewis from April in flames
6. Deficiency
7. Sword And Shield
8. Harakiri For Ivory Tower
9. Ventus Et Ignis
10. Pigslaughter
11. Grace Under Pressure
Following the critical acclaim of their 2021 debut, Into the Fray, Impact Approved wasted no time forging a new sonic path. Witnessing the electrifying response to live tracks "The Truth" and "Atelophobia," the band honed their sound, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal with djent and deathcore influences.
A Warrior's Journey: Behind the Scenes of Way of the Warrior
The creative fire burned bright within the band. Guitarist and drummer Uwe spearheaded the initial songwriting, crafting roughly 90% of the music. Bassist Maurice then joined the fray, adding his signature touch with basslines and atmospheric flourishes. Songs like "Isolation" showcase this collaborative spirit, where final touches and structural changes elevate the music to new heights.
The meticulously crafted foundation received its final layer with vocalist Phil's impassioned delivery. Each track on Way of the Warrior boasts a distinct personality, a testament to the band's diverse influences and relentless experimentation.
A Legacy Forged in Steel: The Spartan Warrior Returns
True to their artistic vision, Impact Approved maintains a thematic connection to their debut. The iconic Spartan warrior, a symbol of resilience and strength, graces the cover of Way of the Warrior, embodying the album's spirit.
Impact Approved: A Band Forged in Fire
Born in 2019, Impact Approved quickly carved their niche in the melodic death metal scene. Philipp (vocals) and Uwe (guitars, drums) laid the groundwork, joined by Maurice (bass) in 2020 and Armin (guitar) shortly after. After the critically acclaimed release of "Into the Fray" in 2021, the band toured alongside heavyweights like Heaven Shall Burn in 2022. With the departure of Armin, Matthias "Matze" Büsing steps in to complete the live lineup, ready to unleash the fury of Way of the Warrior on audiences worldwide.
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BLÓÐ -"MARA"
Release date : june 21st 2024
Genre : Doom Sludge
Origin: France
Duration: 48:15
Label: Talheim Records Germany
Born in 2018, in Paris from the minds of the couple Ulrich W (Otargos, ex-Regarde Les Hommes Tomber) & Anna W (Lynn), Blóð delivers blackened Doom/Sludge music combined with both charming and scortched female voices.
During 2019 Blóð released an eponym first album that placed the band within the landscape of the french metal scene.
Early 2021 a second Lp "Serpent" was spawned, a blacker & heavier opus full of Darkness and sorcery.
Now, a 3rd full lenght album titled "MARA" is about to be released which will invite its listener to plung deeper into black metal and sludge landscapes...
At the crossroads of Black and Doom metal, Blóð is for fans of CELESTE, DOLCH, YONL, MONARCH, WINDHAND, WOLVENNEST, AMENRA...
Tracklist:
I - Gehenna (Intro)
Il - Malignant
Iii- Martyr
Iv - Mara
V - The White Death
Vi - Chthonia
Vii - Frost
Viil - Covenant
Ix - Queen Ov Hades
X - Mother Of All
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The
full 20-minute version of the new song from black metal horde LANZERRATH
is now streaming.
LanzerRath's "I" comments on the song, "The song is a cosmic odyssey that traverses the depths of nihilism and the search for meaning in a universe indifferent to our existence. With a backdrop of the sun's enduring flame and the decay of mortal coils, the lyrics challenge us to find significance in the fleeting moments of life.
"It's a journey through time, space, and consciousness, where the ultimate liberation lies in embracing the cosmic explosion—the final release from the erosion of eternity. This song is not just a musical piece; it's a philosophical inquiry into the essence of being, a tesseract of thought nestled in the infinite expanse of oblivion."
The split is now streaming in its entirety via Metal Insider. Listen now at https://metalinsider.net/new-music/exclusive-ep-stream-shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
Shroud Of Despondency/LanzerRath (Split)
Tracklist:
Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
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"The rapid-fire drums and guitars evoke the whirring of the centrifuge, the riffs as muscular as the lizardmen after chugging gallons of their protein product."
CUTTERRED FLESH – “LOVE AT FIRST BITE”
For
fans of: Benighted, Aborted, Cattle
Decapitation, Monument of Misanthropy, Devourment, Enragement
Track listing:
1. Xenomorphic Annihilation: Earth Ravaged
2. Human Protein Concentrate
3. Repeated Intersexual Misunderstanding
4. Code of Zuurith
5. The Symptoms of Parasite
6. Descent Into Torment Of Abyssal Whispers
7. Sarkam's Wrath Unleashed
8. Amanda
9. The Last Supper
10. Spawn of Vathus
Official release date - May 24th, 2024
Line up:
Jiri Krs - Vocals
Vitali Novak - Guitar
David Krombholz - Guitar
Ondrej Klaban - Bass
Jakub Bayer - Drums
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Cutterred Flesh have evolved to play what’s beginning to resemble a progressive form of brutal death metal. Without reducing the wholesome girth, they are able to pull off amazing feats that will stop the listener in his tracks and have him mentally slot them in a higher category than what he had originally pegged them at. While not as slick as some of their contemporaries skittishly moving about with hardly any impact, Cutterred Flesh’s music carries real weight and boasts of similar diversity if not more and is littered with unpredictable parts. Each of the songs on their sixth full length have a special thing going on and close listens only reveal the intricate structuring and even traces of emotive facets. It’s rare to come across a brutal death metal album that scratches the bludgeoning heaviness itch and also leaves a lasting impact that’s not purely external. Cutterred Flesh have clearly mastered their craft at this stage and come up with an album that is unfathomably heavy yet versatile and engaging which easily stands out from the one-dimensional ones languishing in the narrow confines of the brutal death metal realm.
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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New
Zealand thrash legends JUST ONE FIX have released their long-anticipated new
recording, ‘SUBMIT OR DEATH’. Sonically unrelenting, the
band’s 4th release in a career dating back to 1998 has all the hallmarks of a
classic Thrash record. There are other influences permeating the sound with
elements of Death, Doom and NWOFBHM woven throughout.
Produced by the award winning Dave Rhodes (Head Like a Hole, Blindspott, Devilskin), the tracks sound as charged as they first carved their name into the scene opening for Megadeth at the iconic St James Theatre. Featuring crushing songs like ‘Gods & Devils’ and ‘Your Own God Now’ and ominous cover artwork by Barny Bewick of Indium Design (Devilskin, Shepherds Reign), ‘Submit or Death’ finds Just One Fix at the top of their game with one of the year’s most relentless recordings.
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German Thrash Metal meets Bay Area!
For fans of : Exodus, Kreator, Tankard, Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Warbringer....
With their third album "MAZE OF THE MIND", the four thrashers from Battlecreek combine the unmistakable sound of German thrash metal with their Bay Area roots and transport it powerfully into the present. Since their formation in 2004, the four Bavarians have also tirelessly made a name for themselves in the national metal scene through countless live activities, which is why the quartet was also included in the documentary "Total Thrash" (2022) as a representative of the New Wave Of German Thrash Metal.
The album was recorded and produced at 48Nord Studios by Chris Schmid, the song "Granvilles Hammer" also features a guest appearance by Philly Byrne from the Irish band Gama Bomb, while the artwork was created by the scene icon Andreas Marschall.
"Maze Of The Mind" impressively demonstrates the sheer indomitable joy with which the guys go about their work and gives an idea that the quartet is also capable of bringing this energy to the stage.
The band has just returned from a successful tour with Italian thrash heroes Angelus Apatrida.
Older links:
“Knockout In The First Round” official video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quLHhQabwXs
“Slaughter In The Water” live in Poznań https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HT7aY1tG0E
https://mdd-shop.de/BATTLECREEK-Maze-Of-The-Mind-CD/SW10105
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Vale of Pnath will release highly anticipated new album Between The Worlds of Life and Death on CD, vinyl, and digital formats May 24 via Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://valeofpnath.bandcamp.com/album/between-the-worlds-of-life-and-death
https://www.willowtip.com/store/
The band released the following statement concerning the new album:
"It’s been 5 years since our last release, Accursed. The EP really was a new avenue for the band as we leaned further toward a more blackened approach stylistically. Having more of a tech death background, this EP was a way to lead our fans into the next era. Between The Worlds of Life and Death is an album that really is just a continuation of what we started with Accursed. It captures the band's core sound, but also brings a newer and bold take on this brand of metal. We want this to be the most approachable album we have made for metal fans. We want people to put this on and be sucked in immediately, yet keep coming back for more.”
Track
Listing:1. The Forgotten Path (Intro)
2. Silent Prayers
3. Soul Offering
4. Shadow
5. Uncertain Tomorrow
6. Beneath Ashen Skies
7. No Return, No Regret
8. Echoes Of The Past (Interlude)
9. Burning Light
Vale of Pnath are on the road in the U.S. this month with co-headliners Abigail Williams and special guests Summoning The Lich! Tickets are available at https://linktr.ee/valeofpnath
5/10 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
5/11 Birmingham, AL @ LCY
5/13 Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
5/14 Houston, TX @ Secret Group
5/15 Fort Worth, TX @ Haltom Theater
5/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep*
5/18 Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theater*
5/20 Phoenix, AZ @ The Underground*
5/21 Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place*
5/22 San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick*
5/23 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Humdinger Brewing*
5/24 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction*
5/25 San Fransisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods*
5/26 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s*
*Dates with Summoning the Lich
Line-up:
Ken Scorceron - Vocals / Guitar
Vance Valenzuela - Guitar
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Austin Rolla - Bass
Guest Appearances:
Michael Wilson - Guest solo in “No Return, No Regret.”
Donny Burbage (Cradle of Filth, Aether Realm) - Guest solo (#2) in “Shadow” and in “Soul Offering.”
Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) - Guest solo in “Beneath Ashen Skies.”
Matthew Brown (Demon King) - Guest solo (#1) in “Shadow.”
Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid) - Guest solo in "Uncertain Tomorrow."
Album Credits:
Bass on all tracks performed by Ken Scorceron.
“The Forgotten Path” & “Echoes of the Past” composed by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun).
Cello performed by Christopher Edward Brown,
Drum tracking By Robert Velazquez Swanson / Mayhemness Recording Studio.
All music composed by Vance Valenzuela, Ken Sarafin and Ken Scorceron.
Produced by Ken Scorceron.
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Scorceron.
Additional editing: Samuel Bassani, Tom Connolly.
Album Cover: Zac Shiffer
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COMANIAC -"NONE FOR ALL"
Formed in 2012, Swiss thrashers Comaniac gained acclaim with their self-released debut, "Return To The Wasteland," crowned as "THE Thrash Highlight 2015." The 2017 release, "Instruction For Destruction," via SAOL, showcased growth, with tracks like "COAL" gaining international radio play and media attention.
Extensive touring ensued, supporting acts such as OVERKILL and METAL CHURCH. In 2018, they embarked on the "Kamikazee – The Spirit Of Japan" Tour, introducing a Japan Edition of their second offering through CAPTURED RECORDS. Following a 7-inch split with US outfit IRONFLAME and a 2019 European tour, 2020 brought their third album, "Holodox," produced by Tommy Vetterli (CORONER), receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, they toured Switzerland with BURNING WITCHES and played major metal festivals. The momentum continued in 2022, joining VEKTOR (USA) for the "Activate Europe 2022" Tour, performing 26 shows consecutively. Anticipation grew in 2023 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, "None For All," and a deal with WORMHOLEDEATH. The album, set for a 2024 release, has already garnered attention from international magazines, praising it as their most mature work to date.
Tracklist01 Eye To Eye
02 Desolation Manifest
03 None For All
04 Long Life Doll
05 Start The Madness
06 Nothing But Lies
07 Breakdown Rite
08 Between The Stars
09 Self Sacrifice
10 Wormhole Death
11 Satan Said
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.youtube.com/@ComaniacOfficial
www.facebook.com/ComaniacOfficial
WEREWOLVES – “DIE FOR US”
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Hate Eternal | Deicide | Krisiun | Vital Remains
WEREWOLVES formed in 2019 with the express purpose of releasing ten albums in ten years. 2024 sees them hit the halfway mark with Die For Us, yet another barrage of completely moronic death-metal due out 19th July.
“We are goal-driven achievers known for our savvy business acumen”, says broke-ass bassist-vocalist Sam Bean (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, who has never been successful at anything in his life, ever). “It seems obvious at this point, now that we have amassed an international following and rabid demand for our live shows, that we should release an album imploring everyone to kill themselves and each other. Reverse psychology, Marketing 101. Getting your fanbase to cull themselves down to a pile of goo and corpses means more sales. Duh.”
“Oh, the music? Same shit…blastbeats and incoherent ranting, sick riffs, that sort of thing. We’ll slip in some big choruses, brilliant samples, a few hints of black metal, one slow track that actually resembles music, and an amazing guest appearance. But at the end of the day, it’s still going to sound like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder.”
Drummer Dave Haley (Psycroptic, Abramelin, Ruins, King, Blood Duster) and Guitarist Matt Wilcock (The Antichrist Imperium, The Berzerker, Abramelin) who play in real bands, feel that they shouldn’t let the bass player try and describe music.
WEREWOLVES continued their triumphant run of shows that extended no further than their own country and glommed onto bands far more popular than theirs throughout 2023. After beginning the year supporting MAYHEM and ULCERATE nationally, WEREWOLVES went on to support EXHUMED at their Melbourne show, then closed the year out by roaming the country with ARCHSPIRE and INGESTED.
“If that doesn’t stop people calling us a technical metal band I don’t know what will”, says Matt. “Here were these bright young talented things, well-seasoned, with the best equipment and a bright future ahead of them. But first people had to put up with these drunken old cunts with their opening half-hour of horseshit, staggering blindly around stage looking for the single input they had to plug into, and often failing to do that.”
He adds “CAVEMAN DEATH METAL”.
Die For Us ticks every box for modern death metal, with excruciatingly violent blasting straight out the gates and very little let-up until the bitter end. The title track is an anthemic call to self-annihilation, ‘Beaten Back To Life’ castigates everyone with the temerity to have started listening to metal after 1992. ‘Fuck You Got Mine’ is a hymn to the joys of being a slumlord. ‘My Hate is Strong’ is pure visceral evil and features vocal contributions by Australian national treasure ROK from SADISTIK EXEKUTION. ‘Spittle-Flecked Rant’ flirts with d-beats and hardcore while imploring the world to be even worse, and ‘Under A Urinal Moon’ is a wave of blackened darkness piss.
Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible.
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Line-up:
Sam Bean - Vocals/Bass
Matt Wilcock - Guitar
David Haley – Drums
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Initially featured on the band's debut album "Gnosis" from 2020, "Originea" is now re-recorded and enhanced by the band in full line-up and produced by Andrei Alexandru Bogdan at Grand Way Studios. This new version will be featured on the band's upcoming EP "OCCULT FIRE" set for a late 2024 release on Loud Rage Music.
Warhymn is :
Shavy : Guitars / Vocals
Rizea : Guitars / Vocals
Hex : Bass Guitar
Philip: Drums
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/warhymn.official
San Antonio (TX) - Texas scorchers MYTHOLOGIK are proud to announce the forthcoming release of debut full-length album, BLOOD IN THE SKY, on June 14!
A lyric video for first single "SCORCHED EARTH" is out now! Designed by Bryan Eckermann, the song comes raging out of the gate, setting the stage for the full album to come. Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05mEPQs0WG0
"Scorched Earth" is also availble on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
A scorching heavy metal band from the boiling heat of Texas, featuring multi-instrumentalist Bryan Eckermann (Solo Artist, Scars of the Flesh, ex-Wings of Abaddon) on all instruments and Joe Gregory (Valkyrie TX) on Vocals. Mixing Eckermann's Melodic Blackened Death Metal musical tendencies with Gregory's Aggressive/Soaring vocals the likes of early/Mid 80's Thrash Metal. The result is something odd yet unique.
Their debut self-titled EP was released in 2023 and brought the initial vision to life. Now they are back with a proper full-ength onslaught, Blood in the Sky, for 2024, further developing and expanding upon their unique blend of metal.
Pre-order: https://mythologik.bandcamp.com/album/blood-in-the-skyTrack Listing:
1 - Blood in the Sky
2 - Lord Death
3 - Scorched Earth
4 - Fallen Empire
5 - Satanael
6 - Disease of the Soul
7 - Dark Waters
8 - Purgatorium
9 - Epilogue
Recorded, engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Bryan Eckermann at Bonespill Studios.
Lyrics by Joe Gregory
Music by Bryan Eckermann
Artwork by Bryan Eckermann
Line-up:
Joe Gregory - Vocals
Bryan Eckermann - All Instruments
https://www.facebook.com/mythologiktx/
This reissue features a brand new artwork, remastered audio and and will be out as a collectors edition limited to 200 hand-numbered coloured vinyls.
Tracklist
as follows:1. Icon of Sin
2. Between the Devil and the Blue Sea
3. No One’s Tale
4. Reflect and Desist
5. Pleasure Dome
6. The Day of the Wedding
7. Xavier’s Dream
8. Lost Time Fury
9. Night Drive
10. No R.M.X.
Vinyl version will be out on May 27th, 2024, while the album is already available on all the main streaming providers: https://sptfy.com/QB5C
A lyric video is available as well for the titletrack: https://youtu.be/ayLQnz-rZjo
The collaboration between Aydra and Rude Awakening Records won’t end here, more releases will be out during 2024 with tons of rare, never heard before and even brand new material.
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs/
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
Diana's Day confronts themes of queerness, feminine magick, and existentialism, and is already drawing critical acclaim months ahead of the album's release.
Fiadh Productions will release Diana's Day on CD, cassette, vinyl, and digital formats on August 1. Pre-orders are coming soon. Stream previously released FOURTH DOMINION music on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist:1) Bloodstains
2) Lilim
3) Burn the Prisons!
4) From Below
5) Goetia
6) Hill of Swords
7) Death in Fall
8) Tormenta Purgatoria
9) Her Wings
10) Casca Dreaming
“FOURTH DOMINION’s new album fulfills the promises hinted at on their debut, Wings of a Dying Crow (2017). The songs are epic but not indulgent; punkish instincts bring the heavy doses of gothic rock and metal into sharp focus. While the sound breaks from the cul-de-sac of tribalism dominating so much rock music, it retains an unmistakable identity and voice. Other bands have tried to chart this territory to varying degrees of success–The Cure’s Bloodflowers–whose damaged brilliance lacked the energy and immediacy we are greeted with here. At the heart of this material is Meadow Wyand’s gift for enveloping gothic melodies matched with lyrics that reflect the ennui and destructiveness of our post-pandemic stupor. From the parasitic liaison of “Bloodstains” to the spectral occult of “Lilim,”–these songs carry the weight of worlds lurking just beyond the next corner. Backed by the heavy gallop of drums and atmospheric guitar runs, these capture the strange dread of these days.” –Harlow Crandall, “Starts Like a Kiss and Ends Like a Curse: The Enigma of Jim Carroll”
"FOURTH DOMINION are back with a follow-up to 2017’s ‘Wings of a Dying Crow’. With their earlier work, I love the blend between heavy metal and punk, culminating in early AFI meets early Maiden sound. This new venture sees the band bring a more mature and experimental sound. Whilst the new release still has those heavy metal sections such as the solo of “Bloodstains”, the punk edge has altered slightly. The new sound falls more into the post-punk category, reminiscent of bands such as Fields of Nephilim as evident on “Death in Fall”. This new musical direction aligns FOURTH DOMINION with contemporary bands such as Unto Others. The highlight for me however has to be “Lillim” with its multilayered chorus which will worm its way into your ears for days with absolutely zero complaints!" - Olivia Matthews, Hornthrowers
Bio
“In filth, evil stands.” A line from FOURTH DOMINION’s upcoming sophomore album that proclaims songwriter Meadow Wyand’s singular and novel point-of-view. An out trans frontwoman, her songs reflect queer trauma and defiance, as well as speaking to existential despair and spiritual divination. The group’s emotionally dense and literate songs draw just as much from the contemplative gothic metal of Anathema and Sentenced, as they do the unapologetic alternative punk of Hole and PJ Harvey. With compositions that are simultaneously somber, catchy and intricate, FOURTH DOMINION radiate a hunger and commercial appeal beyond the confines of heavy metal to which they are rooted.
Their debut album, 2017’s Wings of a Dying Crow, marked an important stride in developing the type of post-In Solitude heavy metal deathrock that has taken off in the years since. Its follow-up shows a love for Angel Witch, as well as the guitar playing of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album reflects themes not often confronted in heavy metal: disability, gender, the divine feminine, anti-futurist queer politics, and sexual assault. Its exploration of trauma seeks to be a response and companion piece to Hole’s "Live Through This."
With their forthcoming mission statement, FOURTH DOMINION showcases their ability to rise to the top of the new wave of gothic metal, or “Deathwave” as Wyand refers to it. Featuring new drummer Brady Mentz and the production talents of Casey Ahrens-Cavallo and Tom Gerwitz, the band have Frankensteined an album of profound emotional depth and commercial readiness. “When we fight, we bash back!” is a promise to both the queer empowerment the album represents, as well as the band’s uncompromising attitude for growth.
FOURTH DOMINION is:
Meadow Wyand - Bass/vocals
Dave Milburn.- Guitars
Brady Mentz – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/fourthdominion/
Brace yourselves, metal maniacs! German melodic death metal phenomenon Impact Approved is back with a vengeance, unleashing their powerful new album, Way of the Warrior, on June 14th, 2024 via Wormholedeath Records.
Tracklist1. Way Of The Warrior
2. Isolation
3. Liberty
4. Atelophobia
5. The Truth feat. Lewis from April in flames
6. Deficiency
7. Sword And Shield
8. Harakiri For Ivory Tower
9. Ventus Et Ignis
10. Pigslaughter
11. Grace Under Pressure
Following the critical acclaim of their 2021 debut, Into the Fray, Impact Approved wasted no time forging a new sonic path. Witnessing the electrifying response to live tracks "The Truth" and "Atelophobia," the band honed their sound, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal with djent and deathcore influences.
A Warrior's Journey: Behind the Scenes of Way of the Warrior
The creative fire burned bright within the band. Guitarist and drummer Uwe spearheaded the initial songwriting, crafting roughly 90% of the music. Bassist Maurice then joined the fray, adding his signature touch with basslines and atmospheric flourishes. Songs like "Isolation" showcase this collaborative spirit, where final touches and structural changes elevate the music to new heights.
The meticulously crafted foundation received its final layer with vocalist Phil's impassioned delivery. Each track on Way of the Warrior boasts a distinct personality, a testament to the band's diverse influences and relentless experimentation.
A Legacy Forged in Steel: The Spartan Warrior Returns
True to their artistic vision, Impact Approved maintains a thematic connection to their debut. The iconic Spartan warrior, a symbol of resilience and strength, graces the cover of Way of the Warrior, embodying the album's spirit.
Impact Approved: A Band Forged in Fire
Born in 2019, Impact Approved quickly carved their niche in the melodic death metal scene. Philipp (vocals) and Uwe (guitars, drums) laid the groundwork, joined by Maurice (bass) in 2020 and Armin (guitar) shortly after. After the critically acclaimed release of "Into the Fray" in 2021, the band toured alongside heavyweights like Heaven Shall Burn in 2022. With the departure of Armin, Matthias "Matze" Büsing steps in to complete the live lineup, ready to unleash the fury of Way of the Warrior on audiences worldwide.
www.youtube.com/@impactapproved6565
www.facebook.com/Impact-Approved
BLÓÐ -"MARA"
Release date : june 21st 2024
Genre : Doom Sludge
Origin: France
Duration: 48:15
Label: Talheim Records Germany
Born in 2018, in Paris from the minds of the couple Ulrich W (Otargos, ex-Regarde Les Hommes Tomber) & Anna W (Lynn), Blóð delivers blackened Doom/Sludge music combined with both charming and scortched female voices.
During 2019 Blóð released an eponym first album that placed the band within the landscape of the french metal scene.
Early 2021 a second Lp "Serpent" was spawned, a blacker & heavier opus full of Darkness and sorcery.
Now, a 3rd full lenght album titled "MARA" is about to be released which will invite its listener to plung deeper into black metal and sludge landscapes...
At the crossroads of Black and Doom metal, Blóð is for fans of CELESTE, DOLCH, YONL, MONARCH, WINDHAND, WOLVENNEST, AMENRA...
Tracklist:
I - Gehenna (Intro)
Il - Malignant
Iii- Martyr
Iv - Mara
V - The White Death
Vi - Chthonia
Vii - Frost
Viil - Covenant
Ix - Queen Ov Hades
X - Mother Of All
https://tree.tal.hm/@blod
The
full 20-minute version of the new song from black metal horde LANZERRATH
is now streaming.LanzerRath's "I" comments on the song, "The song is a cosmic odyssey that traverses the depths of nihilism and the search for meaning in a universe indifferent to our existence. With a backdrop of the sun's enduring flame and the decay of mortal coils, the lyrics challenge us to find significance in the fleeting moments of life.
"It's a journey through time, space, and consciousness, where the ultimate liberation lies in embracing the cosmic explosion—the final release from the erosion of eternity. This song is not just a musical piece; it's a philosophical inquiry into the essence of being, a tesseract of thought nestled in the infinite expanse of oblivion."
The split is now streaming in its entirety via Metal Insider. Listen now at https://metalinsider.net/new-music/exclusive-ep-stream-shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
Shroud Of Despondency/LanzerRath (Split)
Tracklist:
Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
https://nsp.neocities.org/
"The rapid-fire drums and guitars evoke the whirring of the centrifuge, the riffs as muscular as the lizardmen after chugging gallons of their protein product."
CUTTERRED FLESH – “LOVE AT FIRST BITE”
For
fans of: Benighted, Aborted, Cattle
Decapitation, Monument of Misanthropy, Devourment, EnragementTrack listing:
1. Xenomorphic Annihilation: Earth Ravaged
2. Human Protein Concentrate
3. Repeated Intersexual Misunderstanding
4. Code of Zuurith
5. The Symptoms of Parasite
6. Descent Into Torment Of Abyssal Whispers
7. Sarkam's Wrath Unleashed
8. Amanda
9. The Last Supper
10. Spawn of Vathus
Official release date - May 24th, 2024
Line up:
Jiri Krs - Vocals
Vitali Novak - Guitar
David Krombholz - Guitar
Ondrej Klaban - Bass
Jakub Bayer - Drums
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Cutterred Flesh have evolved to play what’s beginning to resemble a progressive form of brutal death metal. Without reducing the wholesome girth, they are able to pull off amazing feats that will stop the listener in his tracks and have him mentally slot them in a higher category than what he had originally pegged them at. While not as slick as some of their contemporaries skittishly moving about with hardly any impact, Cutterred Flesh’s music carries real weight and boasts of similar diversity if not more and is littered with unpredictable parts. Each of the songs on their sixth full length have a special thing going on and close listens only reveal the intricate structuring and even traces of emotive facets. It’s rare to come across a brutal death metal album that scratches the bludgeoning heaviness itch and also leaves a lasting impact that’s not purely external. Cutterred Flesh have clearly mastered their craft at this stage and come up with an album that is unfathomably heavy yet versatile and engaging which easily stands out from the one-dimensional ones languishing in the narrow confines of the brutal death metal realm.
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/CutterredFlesh
New
Zealand thrash legends JUST ONE FIX have released their long-anticipated new
recording, ‘SUBMIT OR DEATH’. Sonically unrelenting, the
band’s 4th release in a career dating back to 1998 has all the hallmarks of a
classic Thrash record. There are other influences permeating the sound with
elements of Death, Doom and NWOFBHM woven throughout. Produced by the award winning Dave Rhodes (Head Like a Hole, Blindspott, Devilskin), the tracks sound as charged as they first carved their name into the scene opening for Megadeth at the iconic St James Theatre. Featuring crushing songs like ‘Gods & Devils’ and ‘Your Own God Now’ and ominous cover artwork by Barny Bewick of Indium Design (Devilskin, Shepherds Reign), ‘Submit or Death’ finds Just One Fix at the top of their game with one of the year’s most relentless recordings.
https://www.youtube.com/@JoFOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/justonefixnz
German Thrash Metal meets Bay Area!
For fans of : Exodus, Kreator, Tankard, Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Warbringer....
With their third album "MAZE OF THE MIND", the four thrashers from Battlecreek combine the unmistakable sound of German thrash metal with their Bay Area roots and transport it powerfully into the present. Since their formation in 2004, the four Bavarians have also tirelessly made a name for themselves in the national metal scene through countless live activities, which is why the quartet was also included in the documentary "Total Thrash" (2022) as a representative of the New Wave Of German Thrash Metal.
The album was recorded and produced at 48Nord Studios by Chris Schmid, the song "Granvilles Hammer" also features a guest appearance by Philly Byrne from the Irish band Gama Bomb, while the artwork was created by the scene icon Andreas Marschall.
"Maze Of The Mind" impressively demonstrates the sheer indomitable joy with which the guys go about their work and gives an idea that the quartet is also capable of bringing this energy to the stage.
The band has just returned from a successful tour with Italian thrash heroes Angelus Apatrida.
Older links:
“Knockout In The First Round” official video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quLHhQabwXs
“Slaughter In The Water” live in Poznań https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HT7aY1tG0E
https://mdd-shop.de/BATTLECREEK-Maze-Of-The-Mind-CD/SW10105
http://www.facebook.com/BattlecreekThrash
CASTRATED – “SURGICAL VICISSITUDE “ (EP)
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 19th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Avulsed | Gorgasm | Skinless
In my dreams I wade through crimson horrors, a bloody paradise of retribution, a brutal, unforgiving realignment of reality. I hunt and then harvest their contrition and tears. I stitch and shape, bind and break - sculpting something beautiful from the ugliness of their transgressions. And when I wake I find my dreams all around me, the many stages of death and dying, the infinite degrees of decomposition and decay. I inhale the stench of rot and bask in the sound of rattling final breaths. I gaze upon the desperate eyes and the empty sockets - fragile life bound intimately to the collapsing husks beyond death – and I know I have gifted both righteous punishment and blessed redemption…
Delivering the most punishing of brutal death metal attacks, Castrated have arrived with their long-awaited debut EP – the five track merciless onslaught that is Surgical Vicissitude! Crawling into the light with a filthy, slithering riff, opening track ‘Deranged Manifestations’ then erupts with rage and proceeds to unleash a frenzied bludgeoning. What follows is an unrelenting orgy of slaughter – from the gargantuan force of title track ‘Surgical Vicissitude’ to the breathtaking, venomous velocity of the concluding assault, ‘Sterilized Contrition’. Throughout, inhuman vocals spew forth deranged tirades while wickedly intricate riffs lurch, spin and flay the skin. The propulsive power of the drums is overwhelming in its intensity and an aura of brutality beyond comprehension radiates from each putrid paean to inhumanity. Castrated may be a new name on the brutal death metal scene but amongst their ranks they can boast members and ex-members of Horrific Demise, Sarcophagy, Architectural Genocide, Desecrate The Faith, Asylum, Aethereus and more – and all that extreme experience can be heard in the bone-crushing performances on Surgical Vicissitude.
The wild violence of Surgical Vicissitude was harnessed at The Metal Foundry by Tony Tipton (Between The Killings, Kraanium, Reap etc), his mixing and mastering skills honing the Castrated weaponry to eviscerating sharpness and making sure their riffs cut to the bone. With the final gruesome touch being applied by infamous artist Rudi ‘Gorgingsuicide’ Yanto (Devangelic, Flesh Hoarder etc), whose warped visions adorn the cover of Surgical Vicissitude, this mass of pulped flesh will be fed into the ravenous mouths of brutality addicts the world over by the prime purveyors of the indecent and obscene – Comatose Music. Be ready to feed on July 19th!
Line-up:
Anthony Voight- Vocals
Carlos Gallegos- Bass
Jonathan Bayliss - Guitar
Matt Behner- Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/officiallycastrated
CARNOPHAGE - “MATTER OF A DARKER NATURE “
For
fans of
- Suffocation, Disentomb, Ulcerate, Deeds of Flesh, Defeated
Sanity, Dying Fetus, Hour of PenanceEvery eight years, the legendary mythical entity known as Carnophage arises to reestablish god-tier standards where brutal/technical death metal music goes. This time it is no different. Despite being one of the elder beings, they've recalibrated their sound as can be expected from them to ensure that it's relevant and cutting-edge for the time while keeping intact the original, inherited traits that propelled them to greatness in the first place. They've created an elegant, thoughtful and impactful blend of brutal and technical death metal, where each aspect complements the other without overpowering it, and ensuring that the production is earthy, organic and doesn't smother the soul of the music. The vocals are grunted with inhuman might but remain intelligible unlike most brutal bands of today. There is a masterful balance between the old and new styles, with Carnophage retaining the best qualities of both such as having the detailed structuring and fleshed out riffing while updating their sound with technical flourishes and subtle dissonance. This is virtually faultless music. From a death metal fan's perspective, everything is done to achievable perfection; an impeccable blend of sounds conjured up once again to be executed gloriously, for timeless music to reign once more.
Line up:
Oral - Vocals
Mert Kaya - Guitars
Serhat Kaya - Guitars
Bengi Özgün Öztürk - Bass
Onur Özçelik - Drums
Artwork by Mitchell Nolte (Resin Tomb)
Track listing:
1. In My Bones
2. Until The Darkness Kills The Light
3. Matter Of A Darker Nature
4. Underneath The Horrendous One
5. Death Works Overtime
6. Eventually They Will Die
7. The Day We Avenge On
8. From Possibility To Actuality
Release date - August 2nd, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/carnophageturkey
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
SIJJEEL – “AFFILIATION OF HORRID CONTAINMENT”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: july 5th 2024
Genre: Death Metal
For fans of: Incantation | Incinerate | Immolation | Drawn And Quartered
The moment that last guttural, tongue contorting syllable left my lips I was undone. Before the lingering taste of dust and bone had faded from my mouth those I had awakened, invited in from the darkness, were upon me, around me, within me; a riot of delirious devils, an onslaught of teeth and blood and pain beyond imagination. My pathetic expectations of control were shredded with my flesh and my eternal soul was dragged down, submerged in a screaming crimson madness of fire and grotesque visions of depravity that made my own countless sins seem naught but the petty games of a cruel and vindictive child…
There are many bands that play death metal, working within the accepted defining forms of the genre, sculpting the musical tropes into agreeable, even accomplished forms. Then there are the rare few, those who reach through the veil to worlds beyond and grasp the suppurating, corrosive essence of the horrors that lurk outside the walls of human understanding. Such is the tainted darkness of Sijjeel and the terror infused abomination that is their second full length album, Affiliation Of Horrid Containment. After the swarming, fractious insanity of the instrumental intro has gnawed at the nerve endings, the door back to the light is slammed violently shut – and the world explodes. A wild torrent of nightmares pours from the guitar of Hussain Akbar, punctured by the bone-shaking bass of Lukas Kaminski (Stillbirth, Placenta Powerfist etc), while the cavernous voice of Floor van Kuijk (Focal Dystonia, Korpse etc) bellows from the black. ‘Torment Upon Their Existence’ delivers punishing, discordant blows while ‘The Congregation Under Shade’ is a glorious, fear-filled slide into a seething, hungry night. The jarring ‘Infallible’ has wandered far from the path of reason and first single ‘Relinquished Unto Thee 14’ is part rabid attack, part lumbering monstrosity and all brain-scouring agony. At every turn Affiliation Of Horrid Containment unleashes new dread leviathans of impossible malignant magnitude. Since Hussain Akbar brought the ancient and unspeakable spirit of Sijjeel from its desert home to establish a new nest upon European shores it has flourished, its power growing greater with each passing day. With Affiliation Of Horrid Containment ready to be unleashed Sijjeel’s ultimate domination is inevitable.
Mixed and mastered, as always, by band vocalist Floor Van Kuijk at his renowned GLDCHN Studios (A Pretext To Human Suffering, Carnifloor etc) Affiliation Of Horrid Containment sounds utterly staggering in its twisted force and tortured atmosphere. The shocking brutality and ghastly, panic-inducing presence that permeates every second of this album makes for a listening experience like no other. Artist Rudi Gorgingsuicide (Perveration, Desecrate The Faith etc) has once more created a scenario of sickness to accompany Sijjeel’s music, his stunningly realised vision of torment putting the final seal on this work of warped wonders. Comatose Music will shatter the chains of binding on July 5th and release Affiliation Of Horrid Containment into the world…and nothing can prepare you for the hell that is Sijjeel!
Line-up:
Floor Van Kuijk - Vocals
Lukas Kaminski - Bass
Hussain Akbar – Guitar/Drum Programming
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sijjeelband/
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD / VinylLabel: Independent Release
For fans of : Get The Shot, Lionheart, Malevolence, Hatebreed, Walls Of Jericho and so on.....
Boneripper is a brutal metallic hardcore band hailing from the northern parts of The Netherlands.
The band consists of former and current members of Manu Armata, 13Steps and Bladecrusher (fun fact: 3 of the 5 band members are actual brothers).
With so many years of experience in the scene, Boneripper is not your typical new kid on the block. Instead they build on the foundations of their previous bands.
Bringing their fury with heavy riffs, hard grooves, energetic vocals and a ‘straight to your face’ attitude. With a fresh drive and a new record Boneripper can’t wait to hit the stage and bring their mayhem wherever they can.
Their first single “Lone Wolf” saw the light of day on January the 13th 2023.
‘Vengeance & Forgiveness’, the bands debut record dropped January the 20th 2023.
Tracklist:
01 Final Warning
02 The Abyss
03 Desolated
04 Fear of Death
05 Mental Warfare
06 Forever
07 Xenophobic
08 Hate is Hollow
09 Rise Back Up
10 Beyond Redemption
You can check out their first single, “Fear of Death”, from the new album here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLw39TVgnEM
https://www.facebook.com/boneripperhc
The band album has been in the making for years. Inspired by their love for concept albums, they embarked on the journey to create their own. Musically, they crafted a soundscape to complement the concept, while lyrically, they wove a detailed overarching theme, leaving interpretation open to listeners. The album defies specific genres, embracing experimentation and resulting in a satisfying creative venture for the band.
Tracklist1) Blood on the Map
2) Unfurled Spines
3) In Miasmic Despair
4) Serial Eyes
5) Lines in the Sand
6) Beneath Umbral Skies
7) Woe
8) Stillborn Atrocity
A Flourishing Scourge was formed in 2013 by long-time friends Tye Jones and Josh Keifer as a creative outlet for their shared musical interests. Originally created as a studio project, it quickly gained interest and traction in the Seattle area. By 2015, Andrew Dennis and Kevin Carbrey had filled out the line-up and the band self-released their first EP, As Beauty Fades Away. By the end of 2017, they had firmly established themselves in the northwest metal scene and released their self-titled full-length debut.
After several years of performing in the Seattle area and throughout the West Coast, the band decided to focus on a follow-up album that would truly showcase their writing and musical abilities. The culmination of this effort has resulted in their third studio release, Sickened Seed. Mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios, it is the band's most ambitious work to date.
Line up:
Tye Jones - Vocals, Guitar
Andrew Dennis - Guitar
www.youtube.com/@aflourishingscourge
www.facebook.com/aflourishingscourge
ANAEL - "MARE"
CD
Dark Black Metal.
Once again Anael has united with Paragon Records, to rerelease their 2021 album "Mare" that was only originally available on Cassette from Darkness Shall Rise Productions [Germany] & LP Vinyl by Into Endless Chaos Records [Germany] . Since their inception the band has slowly progressed to carve out a path all their own and Mare is a prime example of this. Taking the style of their last full length "From Arcane Fires" back in 2008 a bit further and in different directions, their music embraces a mood all into its own with great song writing, organic dynamic production and vocals that sometimes remind me you of early Tiamiat ("The Astral Sleep" era). There is no "aping your heroes" whatsoever and Anael is in a world onto its own. This version features a bonus track that was originally only available on their band camp page.
NOT FOR THE FUNDERGROUND!
BUCKSHOT
FACELIFT - "ULCER ISLAND"Cassette
Death/Grind
Professionally pressed to 100 copies, this limited run will be the first official Paragon Records release on Cassette!!!
Tape will include "Ulcer Island" FULL LENGTH w/ "Living Ghosts Of The North Shore" EP PLUS "Buck At The Moon" EP & bonus tracks including an Ulcer Island Outtake with alternate vocals- coming up on Smokey Tint Cassette! This shit is gonna be mint!
The band was comprised of members from Biolich, Grey Skies Fallen, Afterbirth, Thaetas, Reeking Aura & more! Coming together from Staten Island to Suffolk County, culminating to form a true underground gem from the New York scene that always pushed the boundaries of what Grindcore can be by not being afraid to grab whatever element was needed from Punk or Metal to create their brutal crossover style!
Strictly Limited Vinyl Edition To be Announced
VRYKOLAKAS – “NOCTURNAL DOMINION OF DEATH”
CD
Death Metal
Strictly Limited Vinyl Edition To be Announced
This long running death metal cult returns with their 5th album!!! Co-released with Futhark Records [CANADA] / Satanath Records [GEORGIA] / Iron Blood and Death Corporation [MEXICO]! With a mix of the European & American Death Metal entities, they take influences from bands like Seance, Grave, Funebre, Phlegetheon, Incantation & Immolation. This release will feature crushing vocals and dark melodies that engulf you into what the true underground death metal is all about!!! Since 1991 they have been carving out their own form of heavy dark death metal!!! NO CAVECORE BORDOM HERE!!!
ORDALIE- "INDIFFERENT UNIVERSE“
DIGI CD.
Black Metal
*Strictly Limited shirts also available S-2XL*
A Cosmic Overture to Human Insignificance
Ordalie, the explorers of cosmic soundscapes, proudly unveil their latest piece, "Indifferent Universe." This new album is an immersive odyssey into the depths of existential reflection, weaving a sonic tapestry that navigates the frigid voids and indifferent expanses of the cosmos.
Influenced by a spectrum of musical styles and cosmic musings, Ordalie blends elements of dissonant Black Metal and ambient soundscapes. "Indifferent Universe" stands as a testament to the band's ability to push sonic boundaries while inviting listeners to contemplate their place within the indifferent vastness of the universe.
www.paragonrecords.org
Wound Collector, the Belgian-Mexican collective of innovators consistently deliver furiously tight liveshows and have shown the world what it means when saxophone is fully complemented in hard-hitting tracks of extreme metal fury. The sax is not just an addition, but an integral part to the sound. 'Chicxulub' proves this again, even as the intensity is turned up even more.
https://www.woundcollector.com/
https://www.facebook.com/woundcollector/
NEWS 4.5 2024
INFECTED PRIEST /HUMAN TARGET (Split
-Tape)MIR ZUR FEIER – „NACHTWÄCHTER „
Das nächste Interview für die Nr.59 steht auch schon wieder fest. Mit CLITCOMMANDER aus dem schönen Eisleben wird’s dann die erste ganz fette Ladung Grindcore für Euch geben .
Wenn man nicht auf das Veröffentlichungsdatum – 17.
Mai 2024 – schaut, könnte man fast meinen, das Vintage-Stock-Exemplar
eines skandinavischen 
Black-Metal-Klassikers der zweiten Welle aus den
mittleren bis späten Neunzigerjahren erstanden zu haben. Die brandneue – und
letzte – Singleauskopplung des Albums “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR” von
NECHT macht diesen Eindruck in jeder Hinsicht perfekt.
Und dennoch ist auch mit “STIRRED BY SHADOW, I DID WAKE” alles irgendwie anders, denn zwischen den drei dann doch recht eigenwillig gestalteten Säulen aus Hymne, Raserei und ritualistischem Mantra konnten die kanadischen NECHT sich einen durchaus ernstzunehmenden Tempel erschaffen, der einen bewundernswerten wie seltenen Zweck erfüllt: eine Transformation zu ermöglichen. Und nein, gemeint ist damit nicht die Selbsttranszendenz im Rahmen eines – auch hier aufgeführten – Kultes. Vielmehr geht es darum, die oft tragischen Geschichten aus der Außenwelt einem eigenen, in sich geschlossenen Erzähluniversum zuzuführen. Denn das Geschichtenerzählen fernab von Religion und Vergangenheitsfetisch des Black Metal begreifen NECHT schlicht als den heilsamsten Weg, emotionalen Überschuss und die vielfältigen Eindrücke aus einer für den Einzelnen viel zu großen Welt zu verdauen.
Dieses Unterfangen gehen die vier Bandmitglieder mit pragmatischer Effizienz an: Sie spielen kurzerhand alles anhand der Idee einer untergegangenen, quasi prähistorischen Zivilisation durch und arbeiten sich daran ab. Wer sich darauf einlässt, dem begegnen ganz ungezwungen Einflüsse aus der griechischen Mythologie genauso wie aus anderen frühen Hochkulturen der Menschheit. Mit den Methoden der Weird Fiction eines H.P. Lovecraft lässt die Band antike Schriften sowie deren Entdecker, Übersetzer und daraus resultierende interpretierende Werke entstehen. In Fleisch und Blut verkörpern der Zenith (und Sänger) Maharg und seine Aszendanten zuletzt konsequent ihr eigenes Werk selbst – und schaffen damit einen wunderbar krawalligen Black Metal, der einen mit seiner archaischen Anmut ins Schwelgen versetzt und dabei auf hintergründige Art respektvoll der Szene, der er dient, aber auch religiösen Spinnern, Kriegstreibern und sonstigen Auswüchsen der Menschheit eine lange Nase dreht.
Im nun vorliegenden Sermon “Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake” erzählt die Band vom Ursprung des Sonnengottes B’Ahn, der sich gegen seine Mutter, die alles verschlingende Karnifor, stellt, um die Apokalypse abzuwehren:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/WiCc39mH_KM
“BRÜDER! Fürchtet den Schatten nicht. Im Schatten kann man Verzweiflung finden. Im Schatten kann man den Tod und die Auflösung finden. Doch im Schatten kann man auch Erwachen und Erleuchtung finden. Denn es war im Schatten, dass unser Vater B'ahn geboren ward. ES LEBE DIE SONNE!”
Zenith Maharg aus dem Tempel der NECHT im Kult des B'Ahn,
unter Berufung auf die Enkari-B'Ahn-Schriften
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt "Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake" als Opfergabe an B'ahn auf deine althistorische Playlist: https://linktr.ee/nechtblackmetal
Die Langmeditation "The Prophecy Of Karnifor" wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
Über NECHT
Die Geschichte von NECHT begann im pandemischen Jahr 2022 mit einem kanadischen Black-Metal-Trio, das recht schnell zum Quartett anwuchs. Im Jahr 2024 treten nun Zenith Maharg und seine Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh aus den Schatten der Vergangenheit, um die Kunde ihrer bald erscheinenden Langmeditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” zu verbreiten. Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was bis dahin im Verborgenen geschah, geben uns die befremdlichen Kultisten selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals ausgewählte Sermone aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” teils im Rahmen visueller Offenbarungen auf, so etwa "For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me", "Into Bondage Born" und "Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake".
https://www.youtube.com/@NechtBlackMetal
https://www.facebook.com/people/Necht/61550493020359/
Um die Solidarität mit allen unterdrückten Wesen der Erde zu würdigen, veröffentlicht der Multiinstrumentalist Sorg die neue SorgSvart-Hymne „GARDAR OG GRENDE“ unter dem schwarz-roten Banner der Freiheit, heute am 1. Mai. Und dieser Song richtet sich ganz besonders an alle traditionellen Bauern, die um das tägliches Brot und Überleben kämpfen.
Lyric-Video: https://youtu.be/Nb5gssLcWO0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4BS0ELWmjyi0z2oX48WGGL
Mit ihrem facettenreichen 6-Track Debütalbum „LABYRINTH“ (VÖ: 27.04.2024) demonstriert die Band eindrucksvoll die herausragende künstlerische Entwicklung seit Gründungstagen. 2024 ist das Jahr von DESTINCE – bereit neue Horizonte zu erobern, nicht nur mit "Labyrinth", sondern auch an breiter Front auf den Bühnen dieser Welt.
Macht euch bereit für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, wenn DESTINCE euch auf eine Odyssee durch die labyrinthischen Tiefen des Progressive Metals entführt.
https://www.facebook.com/destince.band/
HOUNDS OF DAMNATION veröffentlichen Videos zu "INTO THE DEPTHS OF MISANTHROPY" und "DESPISE THE WEAK".
https://www.youtube.com/@unholyfirerecords855
https://label.unholyfire-records.com/
ARCTIC FALLOUT – “SAL”
Genre: Metalcore
Label: Boersma-Records
Vertrieb: Nova MD
VÖ: 26.04.2024
Gegründet wurde Arctic Fallout im Herbst des Jahres 2013 von Nico Dunemann, Florian Lortz und Max Richter in Frankfurt (Oder). Nachdem die ersten Songs geschrieben wurden, stieß Juan Neumann als Sänger dazu. So entstanden einige Death Metal Songs mit englischen Texten, die wir live in unserer Heimatstadt präsentieren wollten. Bereits vor dem ersten Auftritt verließ Gitarrist Florian Lortz die Band, weswegen Fabian Wohlgemuth von der Band „Tranquillizer“ kurzfristig für ihn einsprang.
Im Februar 2016 erhielten wir Verstärkung von den beiden Gitarristen Steve Alter und Steven Liebenow. Wenige Wochen später kam Nick Kaulmann als zweiter Sänger dazu. In dieser Konstellation schrieben wir weitere Songs und der Stil änderte sich in Melodic- Metalcore mit progressiven und ambienten Elementen. Mit Nick am Mikrofon spielten wir einen Auftritt, ebenfalls in Frankfurt (Oder).
Leider blieben wir von den negativen Aspekten der Findungsphase nicht verschont. Aufgrund unterschiedlicher musikalischer Sichtweisen, entschlossen Nick und der Rest der Band getrennte Wege zu gehen und einen neuen Sänger zu suchen.
Mit Jannes Priebels fanden wir einen, durch Chor-Erfahrung, technisch sehr versierten Sänger. Mit dieser Besetzung spielten wir mehrere lokale Auftritte und fingen an, für weitere Songs, deutsche Texte zu schreiben.
Nachdem wir nun eine feste Besetzung vorweisen konnten, nahmen wir 2016 unsere EP „Verlust“ auf, welche am 02.12.2016 veröffentlicht wurde. Im Sommer 2017 begann die Planung zu den Aufnahmen unseres Debütalbums. Aus persönlichen Gründen verließen Juan und Jannes jedoch die Band unmittelbar zu Beginn der Planungsphase zum Album.
Mit Basti fanden wir einige Monate später allerdings das Herzstück unserer Kombo und der Posten des Sängers war wieder besetzt. Bis heute ist diese Konstellation fest verankert.
Wir blieben bei den deutschen Texten, versteifen uns aber nicht mehr zu fest auf eine Stilrichtung. Unser Fokus liegt darauf, möglichst viel Atmosphäre in unsere Songs zu packen.
Im Sommer 2018 nahm die Band ihr erstes Album „Lebenslang“ auf. In Zusammenarbeit mit Paul „Fo“ Bogadtke (Errors of the Superhumans) und seinem Label „Tekko Musikproduktion“ sammelten wir erste Erfahrungen, Musik im Tonstudio aufzunehmen. Da die Vorstellungen beim Sound auf Band- und Produzentenseite unterschiedlich waren, gab es eine sehr lange Testphase, die sich vom Sommer 2018 bis Herbst 2020 streckte. Die Kontaktbeschränkungen aufgrund der Pandemie erschwerten den kompletten Prozess zusätzlich. Im Frühjahr 2021 und nach Master von „Totenklang“ wurde das Album veröffentlicht.
Nachdem wir die Erlebnisse der letzten Jahre, rund um die Aufnahmen und den Wechseln innerhalb der Band, intern ausgewertet haben, entschlossen wir uns einen neuen Weg einzuschlagen und das Projekt „Arctic Fallout“ nicht mehr nur als Hobby anzusehen, sondern zu schauen, wo die Reise uns hinbringen wird.
Somit investierten wir in eigenes Material, um Musik selbstständig aufnehmen zu können. So ergab sich, dass unser Gitarrist Steve Alter unser Aufnahmeleiter wurde und „Lebenslang“, in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem Schlagzeuger Nico Dunemann, im Frühjahr 2022 geremixt und erneut veröffentlicht wurde. Parallel schrieben wir innerhalb eines halben Jahres ein vollwertiges neues Album und spielten diverse Konzerte in Brandenburg, Berlin und Sachsen.
Alle Bemühungen um unsere neue Bandphilosophie trägt erfreulicherweise Früchte, da wir uns nun stolzes Mitglied des Labels „Boersma Records“ nennen dürfen. Der Release des neuen Albums, welches den Namen „SAL“ tragen wird, ist zum April 2024 geplant. Die Vorbereitungen hierzu laufen derzeit auf Hochtouren. Das Album wird von Danny Meyer von „Sunway Studios“ gemastert. Die Demos und den Mix haben wir aus eigener Produktion zur Verfügung gestellt. Musikvideos werden von Nico Dunemann in Eigenproduktion abgedreht und geschnitten. Artworks werden gemeinschaftlich und eigenständig erstellt.
In Anbetracht auf alles, was wir bisher erlebt haben und worauf wir uns hoffentlich in Zukunft freuen dürfen, bleibt abschließend nur noch die Band The Ghost Inside zu zitieren, die unser derzeitiges Mindset perfekt beschreibt: „The beat goes on“.
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PROJEKT KRANK – „AUFBRUCH“
Genre: Industrial Metal
Label: Boersma-Records
Vertrieb: Nova MD
VÖ: 03.05.2024
In zahlreichen Bands passiert es oft, dass es nach einer gewissen Zeit nicht mehr optimal funktioniert und Interessenskonflikte entstehen. Aus denselben Gründen haben sich Stefan (Voc, Git, Samples) und Heinz (Voc, Git) im 2015 von ihrer damaligen Metal-Band getrennt. Stefan investierte von da an mehr Zeit in sein Nebenprojekt und wurde dabei oft von Heinz unterstützt. Zu zweit starteten sie schließlich das Songwriting und so wurde das Nebenprojekt nur kurze Zeit später offiziell in ‚Projekt Krank‘ (PK) umbenannt.
Beide wollten mehr als 08/15-Metal kreieren.
Kreativität, Individualität und Variabilität wurden groß geschrieben. Die depressive Stimmung, die zuvor noch herrschte, wurde gleich in die Songs verpackt. Zu Beginn schrieben die Zwei eher theatralische Metal-Songs, mal schleppende, mal schnelle. PK sollte aber nicht nur für ein Genre stehen, sondern auch mal für Black-Metal, Industrial, mal in Deutsch oder Mundart gesungen, mal clean, growl oder gescreemt. Es sollte einfach alles Platz finden, solange es in das Konzept passte
Später stieß Shadow als Bassist hinzu und sie beschlossen, nur als Trio, mit Drumcomputer und vielen Samples, eine erste CD in Eigenproduktion zu produzieren. In dieser Besetzung wollten sie ab 2017 auch Konzerte spielen. Es war eine sehr lehrreiche, spannende Zeit und viele Türen haben sich geöffnet. Eine tolle Band-Chemie, wie man sie früher nicht kannte, hat einen kreativen Freiraum für das Schaffen der Musik entstehen lassen. Doch leider kam 2019 der Ausstieg von Shadow, weshalb Stefan und Heinz gezwungen waren, den Bass neu zu besetzen. Mit Davill wurde jedoch rasch ein würdiger Ersatz gefunden. Weil die Band sowieso gerade im Umbruch war und oft Diskussionen zum Thema Drumcomputer geführt wurden, entschied sich ‚Projekt Krank‘ nun auch für einen Schlagzeuger aus Fleisch und Blut. Dieser Platz konnte sehr schnell mit Peter besetzt werden.
Bereits nach ein paar wenigen Stunden zu viert im Übungsraum, stand PK 2020 zum ersten Mal mit dem neuen Line-Up auf der Bühne. Dann kam fucking Corona. Sie beschlossen, sich während dieser Zeit mit einer EP-Produktion vertraut zu machen und setzten im eigenen Studio ‚Labor 4’ die Aufnahmen von vier Songs in die Tat um. Diese wurden von V.O. Pulver vom ‚Little Creek Studio‘ gemischt und gemastert. Mittlerweile löste sich die Band ein wenig von den depressiven, überlangen Songs und kreierte sogar Offbeat Metal-Songs, zu welchen es sich gut tanzen lässt. Nach Abschluss der EP war PK überzeugt, den nächsten Schritt einleiten zu können.
Die vier Jungs, oder besser gesagt schon etwas ältere Jungs mit Erfahrung, haben sich nun richtig wohl gefühlt bei ‚Projekt Krank‘. Die vier Laborratten, wie sie sich selbst gerne bezeichnen, schrieben mit der Zeit immer anspruchsvollere Songs. Für alle ist nicht nur die zusammen erschaffene Musik wichtig, sondern auch die gemeinsame Zeit, dies macht den Band-Spirit aus. ‚Projekt Krank‘ ist für die Bandmitglieder wie ein Psychiater, der ihnen dabei hilft, den ganzen Alltags-Shit sowie die kranke Welt zu vergessen und zu verarbeiten.
Die Band wollte nun nicht mehr nur im Proberaum rumsitzen, Songs schreiben und gelegentlich einen Gig spielen. Deshalb beschloss sie Anfang 2021, ein erstes Album zu produzieren und dieses mit Hilfe eines Labels zu vertreiben. Das Liedgut sollte das Licht der Welt erblicken, daher erschien dieser Weg als das einzig Vernünftige. Schließlich begannen die ersten Vorproduktionen für das erste 12-Track Album. Der Fokus lag 2021 bis 2023 ganz klar auf den Aufnahmen zum neuen Album. Viel Zeit und Herzblut steckte die Band in dieses Projekt. Daher spielten sie nur wenige Livegigs, z.B. als Support von „Ost+Front“. Aufgenommen wurden alle Songs, wie schon bei der EP, im eigenen Studio ‚Labor4’ und mit ‚Boersma Records‘ fanden die Jungs ein sympatisches Label. Im Herbst 2023 waren alle Aufnahmen beendet. Anschließend standen Mix und Master auf dem Programm. Hier konnte Ralph Beier von ‚Ashburn Productions‘ gewonnen werden, der einen hervorragenden Mix und ein wuchtiges Master gezaubert hat. Neben der CD produzierten sie im Herbst auch noch zwei Videoclips bei ‚Musikclip.ch‘.
Im Frühjahr 2024 wird das Release vom neuen Album stattfinden. Danach will PK wieder regelmäßig und oft Konzerte spielen. Live darf man sich nebst einer abwechslungsreichen Songauswahl auch auf eine stimmungsvolle, auf die Songs abgestimmte Lichtshow freuen.
https://www.facebook.com/projektkrank
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.03.2024
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück! Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.
Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo-Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde. Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio
Die bayrischen Black Metaller AMYSTERY haben bei Folter Records unterschrieben. Die 2001 gegründete Band blickt bislang auf drei Full-Length-Alben zurück, das letzte „All Hail The Cult“ erschien 2010.
An einem Nachfolger wird derzeit gearbeitet, sodass später im Jahr erstmals seit mehr als zehn Jahren neue Musik von AMYSTERY erscheinen wird.
Stilistisch gibt es dabei keine Kompromisse: Old School Black Metal ohne Schnickschnack.
https://www.facebook.com/halphasofficial
https://www.facebook.com/TulpaOfficial
New
aftermovie from HOME REARED MEAT (Release Party for "TRUCKSTOP
TERROR" album)
Home Reared Meat is a six-piece death metal/grind combo with their roots in Emsland/Germany who have been up to mischief since 2008. The meat lovers throw a whole range of genres into the mixer, add some pig's blood, a can of beer and this is how their typical sound is created. From face-polishing grindcore passages, groovy old school death elements up to aggressive hardcore jump-up "Fuck You" parts, everything is represented.
Home Reared Meat represent the backwood hillbilly redneck lifestyle from their home country. 2024, Home Reared Meat released their fourth full length album “Truckstop Terror” via Kernkraftritter Records.
In recent years Home Reared Meat shared the stage with big bands like Cannibal Corpse, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Unleashed, Massacre, Entrails, Gutalax, Kraanium, Bodyfarm and a lot more.
https://www.youtube.com/@homerearedmeat
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HOULE -"CIEL CENDRE ET MISÈRE NOIRE"
Release date : June 7th 2024
Genre : Marine Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
After a first EP released in 2022, the French band is back in 2024 with its debut album, "Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire". The band’s melodic black metal is ever sharper, carried by the possessed wails of the mysterious Adsagsona. It invites the audience into a grimy and nightmarish port universe.
Tracklist:
1 - Intro
2 - La Danse du Rocher
3 - Mère Nocturne
4 - Sur les Braises du Foyer
5 - Derrière l’Horizon
6 - Et Puis le Silence
7 - Sel, Sang et Gerçures
8 - Née des Embruns
Duration: 44min54
Pre-orders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/houle
A lyric video for the album's first single, "Silencer," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Tg-yxwqaA
The song is also available on Bandcamp.
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Pre-order:
Track Listing:
1. Redeemer of Wrath
2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilm
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEi1e9Tewnw
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FFO: Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Evergrey, The Contortionist,and Soen
Ghost on Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal. The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival...
Track
Listing:
1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine
3. They
4. Carbon Skin
5. Nocturnal
6. That Time I Saw The Moon
7. Under a Crescent Moon
8. Back from the Dead
9. Back to Life
10. Lost Signal
Credits:
Out of Time and Space was produced by Ghost on Mars.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Di Nunzio (Francesco Di Giacomo, Astra) at NMG Recording Studios in 2022 and 2023.
Album art by Simon Bossert
Line-up:
Moreno Sangermano: Lead and backing vocals.
Fabio Valentini: Rhythm, clean and classic guitars.
Andrea Mataloni: Rhythm, lead and clean guitars.
Valerio Lippera: Bass.
Andrea Alberati: Drums.
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Pagan Records and Monomaniax will release the English-language edition of “From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story”, the unofficial but definitive biography of one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, this comprehensive tome delves into the band's illustrious career, offering an uncensored and carefully researched account of its groundbreaking music and enduring legacy.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” will be available from 29 May 2024, and can be pre-ordered via Pagan Records here: https://tinyurl.com/24puj3ft
Originally published in Spanish, “From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” has been translated into English, making this essential work accessible to a wider audience. With 156 vibrant pages packed with rare photographs, illustrations, and reproductions, the book chronicles Bathory's journey from their early black metal roots to their Viking metal mastery, painting a vivid portrait of a band that defied categorisation and shaped the very sound of black and extreme metal.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” goes beyond mere biography, offering a deep analysis of Bathory's music and its impact on the metal scene. Cano Barron draws upon his extensive knowledge and insider access to provide insights into the creative genius of Bathory's enigmatic leader, Quorthon.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” is an essential addition to the library of any metal fan. With its captivating narrative, wealth of historical detail, and stunning visuals, this book offers a unique and immersive exploration of one of metal's most revered bands.
Book Details:
Title: From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story
Author: José Luis Cano Barron
Publisher: Pagan Records / Monomaniax
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 156
Language: English
Release Date: 29 May 2024
Pre-order Link: https://tinyurl.com/24puj3ft
About the Author
José Luis Cano Barron is a seasoned metal journalist, author, and producer with a deep passion for the genre. His previous works include Black Metal y sus antecedentes siniestros en el Rock y el Heavy Metal 1960-1994, Cry out for Metal! The GAMA Records bands, Banzai Records - The Power of Canadian Steel Blade, and Reporte de Guerra - 40 anos de SODOM 1982-2022.
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ATREXIAL – “THE SERPENT ABOMINATION”
Spanish black metallers ATREXIAL will release their third studio album The Serpent Abomination” on March 22nd 2024 via Non Serviam Records.
Today the band from Barcelona, unveils the first single "Blackfire Liturgy".
"‘Blackfire Liturgy", the first single from the record, “An anthem and homage to the presence of the somber nature of the soul, a mantra and proclamation of spiritual liberation through maleficent sonorous passages, all conceived by the greater desire and ambition of transcending”, comments the band about the song.
“The Serpent Abomination” will be released as digipak CD and DIGITAL.
Bio Atrexial:
Initially intended as a one-man-band by Naga S. Maelström in 2014 after writing the debut album “Souverain” and eventually transformed in a live band.
After the live debut on 2017 and the good reception, the band tours Spain initially and later, part of Europe joining forces with Marduk.
In 2018 Atrexial was invited to tour Japan joining Gorgoroth and Samael.
The next year the band takes part on the Winter edition of MetalDays Festival and the summer edition in addition to many other festivals in Europe.
In 2020, the second album “Gargantuan” is released harvesting great reviews during “The Great Pandemic”
and keeps live performances on a high standard taking part on the most representative extreme metal festivals in Spain.
At present, Atrexial is ready to unveil its newest album “The Serpent Abomination” and already confirmed its
first tour in Mexico on 2024 and about to announce its first tour in the United Kingdom.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Gerard Porqueres (Heartwork Recordings). Album artwork by Luciana Nedelea. Layout, photo shooting and graphic design by Phrenetica
"The Serpent Abomination" is the declaration of our comeback. We are a black metal band with many years of experience, and we are all about it. We think this is our best work”, comments the band.
The track listing reads as follows:
1. The Serpent Abomination
2. Blackfire Liturgy
3. Almighty Furia
4. By Venomous Grace
5. Omnipresence and Gravitation
6. Reign of Scars
7. The Fading Light
ATREXIAL are:
Naga S. Maelström - Songwriting, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Louen Walden - Guitar, Main Vocals
H.K. Belegurth - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yann - Drums
Tour dates:
23 March MEX | Saltillo
24 March MEX | Monterrey
27 March MEX | Cuernavaca
28 March MEX | Toluca
29 March MEX | Ciudad de Mexico
30-31 March MEX | Misanthropic Ascension Festival
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On the eve of their new album's release, Swedish blackened death metal/crust band Crawl have unleashed a fitting official video which is rife with the kind of imagery that they are comfortable with. You can check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-VycpsnPgU
The album's been getting some great feedback from the press and fans alike - please be sure to check it out!
CRAWL – “ALTAR OF DISGUST”
For
fans of
- Entrails, Dismember, Feral, Grave, Bloodbath, Lik, Black Breath, Vomitheist
After whetting everyone's appetites with their exciting split release with label mates Feral, Swedish death/crust titans Crawl finally unleash their highly awaited new full length after a gap of six years. They've not mellowed their sound as most bands would. Instead, they've rendered their sound even more devastating while making it more nuanced, perfecting their enviable balance of abrasive riffing and explosive breakdowns. Crawl keep mixing things around to keep things interesting and with bodies piling on top of one another, and what's more, with the album progressing, they begin to reveal black metal influences ensconced in their sound. It's good enough to have a Swedish death metal band showing how it's to be done and savagely sawing everyone's heads off with their rusted, jagged, crust-laden riffs, but for them to insidiously change the shades to black in the midst of all the mayhem is pure genius. They shape-shift as if to only deliver a final, decisive, finishing move through the speakers. Leaving no stone unturned, Crawl have come up with an album that should serve as an epitome of crust-ridden Swedish death metal in these times.
Line up:
Joachim Lyngfelt (ex-Decomposed) - Vocals
Martin Sjögren - Guitars
Ämir Batar (ex-Demonical) - Drums
Ragnar Hedtjärn Ullenius - Bass
Artwork by Sam D Larsson
Merch design by Marcus Bengtsson
Track listing:
1. Undead Crypts
2. Throne Of Molten Bones
3. Knives
4. Curse Of The Morbid
5. Ethereal Depths
6. Where No Light Escapes
7. Enslaved In Filth
8. Vision Of Burning Apparitions
9. Until They Crawl
10. Into Sordid Rifts
11. Buried Lust
Official release date - May 3rd, 2024
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Metal Injection has premiered the official video for the album's first single, "Serpent Slayer," which will be available everywhere on Friday, May 3. Check out "Serpent Slayer" below!
Building upon the foundation laid by their debut album, this new release delves even deeper into the band's unique blend of brutality and atmosphere. The album radiates with suffocating intensity, introducing a richer, more atmospheric dimension to the band's sound, while retaining some of the band's signature aspects of haunting melodies, or breathtaking gradations.
Unborn, all-pervading and radiant. The immutable light of the Universe, our fundamental inherent nature, and a bridge to the mythical time. Hálios represents a breakthrough of the sacred into the temporal world, and sets forth on an eerie journey reenacting old stories inspired by the essence of the ancient Indo-European mythology, entwined in obscure visions and dreams.
Track
Listing:
1. Primaeval Sacrifice
2. Serpent Slayer
3. Moon Vessel
4. Eternal Return
5. Light Runs Through Light
6. Perennial Incantation
7. King in the Mountain
Credits:
Lyrics & Artwork by Matúš S. Ďurčík.
Engineered & Mixed by Miroslav Spevák.
Produced by Miroslav Spevák & Viliam Pilarčík.
Mastered by Colin Marston.
Band Photo by Štefan Šimuni.
Line-up:
N. - Vocals
Viliam Pilarčík - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Matúš S. Ďurčík - Drums
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Austrian death metal veterans Cadaverous Condition are back with a vengeance, unleashing their brand new single "They Came From The Hills" today. The single serves as a fiery introduction to their upcoming album, "Never Arrive, Never Return", set for a 14 June release via The Circle Music on CD, LP, and digital formats.
Watch the video via No Clean Singing: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/05/02/an-ncs-video-premiere-cadaverous-condition-they-came-from-the-hills/
Album pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=cadaverous-condition
Album digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/NANR
Listen to "They Came From The Hills" via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TCFTH
"Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring epic tracks like the opener "They Came From The Hills," alongside haunting half-ballad "All The Wrong Turns" or "From The Other Side." Brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs like "The Plow" are interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is the quintessential Cadaverous Condition experience: a relentless journey with no peace or rest. The album's artwork reflects this theme, depicting the ghosts (or inner demons?) we encounter on our path through life's complexities. In a nod to the band's past, the album closes with "To Be", a newly recorded version of a song written in 1992, a massive old-school death-doom march that leads the listener to a place of desolate solitude.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
Tracklist:
1. They Came From The Hills
2. The Plow
3. The Eternal Burial
4. All The Wrong Turns
5. A Blizzard of Lies
6. From the Other Side
7. Hidden Things
8. The Darkness is in My Bloodstream Now
9. A Thousand Midnights in the Silent War
10. To Be
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Finnish technical death metal band OMNIVORTEX released a music video for "HARBINGERS OF COSMIC DEATH". The track is from the band’s sophomore record called "CIRCULATE" which was released last autumn. The album has gathered critical acclaim both in Finnish and international music media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl2pIRAAmFo
"Circulate" marks the debut of the band's new lineup, now a quartet. Guitarist Severi Saarioja and drummer Aaro Österman have taken on the vocal duties alongside their instruments. Mikko Pylkkö reprises his role as the second guitarist, and Mikael Reinikka has been added to the band after the first album.
Omnivortex is known for their energetic live performances. Last summer, the band showcased their skills at feastivals such as Nummirock, Hellsinki Metal Festival, and the world's largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air, in Germany. This year, people can witness the band's live prowess at the following events in Finland:
11.5. Unknown Death Fest, Jyväskylä
23.5. Brutalfest Turku
24.5. Brutalfest Helsinki
25.5. Brutalfest Tampere
13.7. Puska Festival, Helsinki
9.8. Dark River Festival, Kotka
7.9. Mono Massive, Pori
In addition to live shows the band is currently working on their next release.
Line-up:
Mikael Reinikka - bass
Severi Saarioja – guitar, vocals
Mikko Pylkkö - guitar
Aaro Österman – drums, vocals
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Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.
"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe." - Liminal Shroud
Track Listing:
1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence
2. Nucleonic Blight
3. Resolve
4. Malaspina
5. The Carving Scythe
Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.
Artwork by Misanthropic Art.
Line-up:
Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals
Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals
Drew Davidson - Drums
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Melodic death metal outfit Apocryphal have signed to The Circle Music for the release of their new album, and their first since the 1999 debut “Black Dreams of Silence”. The new album will feature the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork's legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid.
After crafting ten tracks of pure melodic death metal mayhem, Apocryphal knew they needed the perfect voice to bring their vision to life. Enter Björn "Speed" Strid, whose aggressive yet melodic delivery has cemented him as one of the genre's most respected vocalists.
"All we needed was a singer to complete the line-up and take this LP to another level," says the band. "Finally, the mighty Björn “Speed” Strid completed the line-up and recorded the vocals for the upcoming album."
Watch a video message from Björn: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/io7oV8UWoN0
The album is now ready boasting stunning cover artwork by Valnoir of Metastazis, and mastered at Skull Tone Studios by Nino Helfric.
The band said:
“Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
"We are convinced that our decision is the best one to spread our next LP worldwide," added Apocryphal. "The Circle Music is the perfect record label for our new start."
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name and sound by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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New Jersey-based doom project DRIFT INTO BLACK has launched the latest single off their new album, VOICES BENEATH THE RUBBLE.
Watch the official music video for "What's Left in the Fire" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaP51K-Y4lc
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation, Voices Beneath the Rubble. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:
1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
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Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upinf07rJNo
Solitude with the Eternal, is the band's first album in nearly 10 years will be out May 31 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records.
Pre-order Solitude with the Eternal at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/solitude-with-the-eternal
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
Tracklisting:
1. Beware the Howling Darkness on Thine Left Shoulder
2. Hatred Kiln of Vengeance
3. Witness to the Eternal Light
4. Death is an Advisor in the Woods of the Devil
5. Crushed Into the Kingdom of Darkness
6. Merging Within the Destroyer
7. Fanes at the Engur
8. Endless Maze of Blackest Dominion
Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.
The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.
Stream previous ADVERSARIAL releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
ADVERSARIAL is:
M.M. - Bass
E.K. - Drums
C.S. - Guitars/Vocals
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Genre : Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
FFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
(38:06 min.)
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
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I released this title in 2016 on digipak, but it has been sold out for 7 years - hence this new edition with a modified booklet.
You can listen to the full recording on the YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FihNiD3Adr0 , where you can also find more information.
You can order in the Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/hypnotic-scenery-detur-crystal-curtain-3/
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"Centaurea" is the second part of a trilogy that began with
"Pomegranate" and concludes the exploration with themes of the Golden
Age and the Elysian Fields
Italian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia unveil their new single and music video, "Coelestis", the second offering from their forthcoming studio album, "Centaurea", set for release on 22 May 2024, via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
Watch “Coelestis” here: https://youtu.be/zyppNWO2uc8?si=NRm2gIpiaoGT7pIE
Listen to the song via streaming services: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/Coelestis
"Coelestis" is an awakening to new life, a symbolic shedding of blindness and a connection forged through dance. The video takes viewers on a journey to the island of Centaurea, where priestesses dance with the wind in their hair, their movements mirroring the harmonious grace of swimmers on a lake. White birds flutter like flames, and sunlight bathes the scene in an aura of serenity. Finally, a soul is freed, running barefoot towards a sacred wood and swimming amongst water lilies, a lotus flower blossoming with expanded consciousness.
'Coelestis' is written in the lines of the hand, a journey taking us far away in the presence of the primaeval sun," explains the band.
The single follows the release of "Viriditas", Ataraxia's homage to Mexico and Latin America, and its accompanying music video. Both tracks are part of the upcoming album, “Centaurea”, which is part of a trilogy that began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits, and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".
"Centaurea" features eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (available only on the CD version). The lyrics, a blend of ancient and modern languages, are the work of Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri, who have collaborated with Ataraxia since their early albums. Cellist Totem Bara contributes his talents to three tracks on the album.
The album will be available in a variety of formats, each boasting unique artwork by Nicolas Ramain, Insetti Xilografi, and Mary Vareli. A pre-order for the album, including limited edition vinyl and boxset options, is available now via The Circle Music.
"Coelestis" is a captivating glimpse into the world of "Centaurea," an album that promises to be a kaleidoscope of beauty, where music and art intertwine to create a truly immersive experience.
Previously, Ataraxia released music videos for “The Source”, “Galen” and “Viriditas”, in support of “Centaurea”.
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Cypriot Thrash/Death Metal Veterans BLYND Unleash Ferocious Fourth Album “UNBELIEVER”
After nine years of anticipation, Thrash and Death Metal fans can finally rejoice as BLYND, the acclaimed Cypriot metal band, returns with their long-awaited fourth studio album.
Titled “Unbeliever”, the album promises to deliver an onslaught of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and thought-provoking lyricism that fans have come to expect from the band.
Musically, the album has an overall dark atmosphere with both slow and fast-paced songs, some progressive passages, epic choruses and outros. Lyrically, the album deals with a variety of issues that have plagued (still plague) humanity - from war themes to Orwellian mass surveillance, propaganda, rewriting history and the suppression of free speech.
Since their formation in 2003, BLYND has been at the forefront of Cyprus's metal scene, striving to bring its underground energy to the surface. With their latest offering, the quartet explores new sonic territories while staying true to their roots, creating an album that is both fresh and familiar. One thing is evident however: BLYND have triumphantly returned! “Unbeliever” is a solid testament to the band’s enduring vision and musical evolution.
A lyric video for the same track can be viewed at https://youtu.be/proAbTFUY1s
Tracklisting:
1. Infernal
2. Between Two Worlds
3. Primordial Hunter
4. One Last Dance
5. Until We Die
6. 1984
7. Fire in the Sky
8. Uncrowned
9. Ground Zero
BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos - Vocals/Bass
George Masouras - Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Alex Iacovou – Drums
Guest appearances:
Dobromir Ganchev - Vocals (Urban Grey), "Until We Die"
Andreas Spyrou - Vocals (Speak In Whispers), "1984"
Marilena Christofi - Vocals (Soprano), "Ground Zero"
“Unbeliever” is set to be released on June 7th on CD and Digital and it can now be pre-ordered at www.pitchblackrecords.com where a track taken off the album is available for streaming and free download.
Polish pagan black death metal veterans North have unleashed their brand new EP, "We Are, We Remain…”, today via Pagan Records.
Grab "We Are, We Remain…" now:
CD version via Pagan Records: https://tinyurl.com/rb7swu6m
Digital platforms: https://north-we-are.hearnow.com/we-are-we-remain
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKgU8d1RE4A?si=DWpi41tDdmhcgE3P
This highly anticipated release marks North's triumphant return after a recording break, and the beginning of a prolific new chapter for the band.
"We Are, We Remain…" serves as a potent reintroduction for North. This 32 minutes long EP, featuring a mix of brand new tracks, a re-recorded classic “Hymn to Winter” (from the debut ‘92 demo) and a Bathory cover, showcases the band's signature sound – a blend of pagan black metal and death metal fury, delivered with powerful Polish lyrics. Thematically, the EP delves into pagan lore and history, drawing inspiration from the works of 19th-century Polish poet Roman Zmorski, a figurehead of the "black romanticism" movement.
Established in 1992, North are veterans of the Polish black and extreme metal scene known to be one of the co-creators of the Polish Black Metal wave of the early 1990s.
North is:
Sirkis - Guitars, Vocals
Helldriver - Drums
Marth - Guitars
Greg - Bass
Track Listing:
1. Czas By Powstali / It”s Time For Them Arise
2. Stulecia We Krw / Centuries In Blood
3. Horda Duchów / Horde Of Ghosts
4. Hymn to Winter
5. A Fine Day To Die (Bathory cover)
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ALPHA OMEGA – “kAOs”
"As
the rottening coffin of black metal is carried to its grave, AO is the
lamentations, the piss upon the gravestone and the defiling of the corpse. Yet,
the resurrected hand striving upwards through the maggot-infested soil to
claim, reclaim and proclaim its glorious rebirth.
Detached from the diluted, human main road that black metal today is treading, AO tramples a new, yet familiar and orthodox path in the darkest and most overgrown, forgotten of terrains.
No human cultivation but cultivation in the absolute sense of the Word.”
This album-length 6-track demo is a limited and exclusive release of 100 copies on tape-format!
SWEDISH BLACK METAL AT ITS BEST!!!
Curated by the Swedish BM elite, for fans of the Funeral Mist material
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Desaster (De) - "Bringing the Storm to Rotterdam" lim. LP (1-7-2024)
Goatlord Corp. (Fra) – “Temple of Serpent Whores” lim. LP/CD/tape (tba)
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Fertile Soil Vol. 5 is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUMzgm76dNQ
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/fertile-soil-vol-5-2024
Featuring:
ANTON
Antumbra
Archbeheth
ContraTorn
Eternal Dark
Faunul din Smidă
FCG
Fittonia
Garnoo
Gothic
Gunshee
Helytube
Hiraeth
Kronophagia
L.O.S.T
Mankort
Mercaptan
Mortuary Dripping
Necrotum
Neon Propecies
NocturN
Punisher
Revolter
Symphress
Syn Ze Sase Tri
The Shepherd
Vathos
Vorus
Warhymn
Wildchild
Wräthhammer
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Release: 16. May 2024
With "Sanctuary Of Death", Spain's biggest (English-speaking) heavy metal band is about to release their seventh longplayer. 11 brand new tracks that should make the heart of every melodic heavy and power metal fan beat faster! The quintet has been flying the traditional metal flag since the end of the 90s and is inspiring a growing following outside Spain with catchy melodies and true anthems.
"Sanctuary Of Death" is undoubtedly one of the heavy/power metal highlights of the year!
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“We are beyond excited to join the Willowtip family. Not only have they released some amazing albums over the years, but it's an honor to be labelmates with their great current roster of bands like Aodon, The Mosaic Window, etc. We're hard at work writing the follow up to Fires in the Fall, and are thrilled to have Willowtip as our supportive new home."- Krigsgrav
Bio:
Formed in Texas in the Autumn of 2004, Krigsgrav has taken its primitive black metal roots and constantly matured and evolved their sound with each entry into their gloomy discography. Originating as a two-man project led by David Sikora, he welcomed new members in 2012, transforming the band into a full four-piece creative unit. Recurring conspirator Justin Coleman has remained a mainstay in Krigsgrav ever since. After a pair of albums, and after a shifting lineup resulted in Krigsgrav becoming a duo again in 2018, Sikora and Coleman welcomed in Giant of the Mountain’s Cody Daniels to join as a permanent fixture after years of stepping in as a periodic live member. The resulting albums from this trio were 2021’s The Sundering and 2023’s Fires in the Fall, both quickly becoming celebrated modern triumphs of grey-skied black metal fused with melodic death/doom. After more than seven years away from the group, Krigsgrav recently welcomed back talented bassist Wes Radvansky in 2023 and the newly-restored four-piece are currently entrenched in the songwriting process for their next album to be released in 2025. Stay tuned!
Line-Up:
David Sikora - Drums
Wes Radvansky - Bass Guitars
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitars
Justin Coleman - Rhythm Guitars and Vocals
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Genre
: Atmospheric
Black/Doom Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
FFO: Katatonia, Aquilus, Alcest, Agalloch, old-era Opeth, Paradise Lost.
"Boleskine House is a place where anyone can find refuge from their ruined lives, an immaterial space where they can bask in their fantasies of nostalgia before they vanish forever without a trace. A dwelling that inevitably changes depending on the listener’s personal experiences."
Miserabilist Blues is the first work of Boleskine House (IT). It is about a poignant and elusive, yet seemingly endless moment, without a horizon. Time, beloved places, people known, people lost, fragile promises in the golden days of youth, broken dreams and impossible desires are amalgamated into an undying fog. These are the main themes the duo faces with black metal influenced by atmospheric sounds, full of personality and drama that deal with 90s doom and gothic, but also with outside genres such as shoegaze.
Sale points:
Atmospheric Black Metal, 90's gothic Doom and Shoegaze melodies;
Miserabilist Blues it's dramatic, tragic and nostalgic;
A unique visual cocept;
To be released by Masked Dead Records but also together with Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Deep Dark Blue"!
Tracklist
1) Black House Painters
2) Need
3) A Place To Mourn Forever
4) When You Sleep (My Bloody Valentine cover)
(40:58 min)
Line-up:
Raven Borsi - Vocals & lyrics
Niccolò Misrachi - Songwriting & instruments
Visual concept by Raven, Niccolò and Giulia Frump.
Mix and master by Nicolò Brambilla (Aphotic, Fuoco Fatuo, Blasphemophager).
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Release date : May 10th 2024
Genre : Melancholic Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
JOURS PÂLES, a project by Spellbound (singer – Aorlhac) was born from the ashes of Asphodèle’s first and only album, released in 2019 with Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions. Spellbound and Audrey Sylvain (Malenuit) were joined by Christian Larsson (Ex Apati, ex Shining, Gloson) Stefan Bayle and Sébastien Papot (Guitar and drums, Au champ des morts).
After the group’s dissolution that same year, Spellbound continued the adventure, composing with a desire for continuity as much as for a break, as the vocal duo was no longer present. This evolution responds to a desire to express themselves through the same states of mind and thick, dysthymic mists, while freeing themselves from the clutches of the past, abandoning the rock spirit for a stylistic evolution leaning towards a metal that remains melancholic, but with more galloping and aggressive overtones.
"Éclosion", the debut album from this new offspring, is a personal assessment of a world more than ever considered dislocated and torn apart, but above all a perpetual search for hope and light, in both lyrics and visuals.
Far from flying solo, Spellbound was able to surround itself with musicians such as James Sloan on guitars (Uada, Gravelight) and Christian Larsson. The backbone was completed by several guests: Graf from Psychonaut 4 and Lilas Ondine Dupont (silhouette, backing vocals) as well as Sylvain Bégot (Monolithe) on lead guitar.
Sheltered from the world, awaiting the ultimate hatching, JOURS PÂLES was born…
JOURS PÂLES returns in 2022, still under the LADLO banner, with a second album entitled “Tensions”. Tensions is a personal representation of a dysthymic modern world perceived as cold, mechanical and disillusioned, where social networks and political scarecrows rule a Mephistophelian world in total loss of meaning and bearings. This general theme is visually represented on the artwork by Niklas Sundin (founding member of Dark Tranquillity, Laethora…) Musically, a more aggressive result but a vision that tends to distort the clichés through an egotistical composition, mixing genres once again. In addition to Spellbound, still at the helm (compositions, vocals, lyrics), the line-up this time includes musicians such as Alex G. on bass (Aorlhac, Altaïr, Ritual Knives) Alexis S. on guitars, Ben L. on drums (B-Blast records) and the traditional guest appearance this time by Natalie Koskinen (from cult doom metallers Shape of Despair).
2023 saw a very positive response to “Tensions”, as well as the start of a collaboration with the booking agency “Eclosion booking”, and a busy year of concerts, including a 12-date tour of France and participation in a number of festivals throughout the country. Spellbound returned to songwriting, and the band’s third recording, “Dissolution”, was released on May 10, 2024, still via Les acteurs de l’ombre productions. The album’s themes refer to disunions and ruptures, as well as the role and place of social networks in human relationships.
Tracklist:
1 - Taciturne
2 - La reine de mes peines (des wagons de détresses)
3 - Noire impériale
4 - Les lueurs d’autoroutes
5 - Réseaux venins
6 - Une mer aux couleurs désunions
7 - Limérence
8 - Dissolution
9 - Terminal nocturne
Duration: 45min32
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Label: Phoenix Mortis
Productions
Release date: may 3RD 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Dimmu Borgir | Abigail Williams | Agathodaimon | Serpents Oath
In this place of memory and dry bones, where the crosses stand as decaying sentinels beneath the trees, draped in tattered robes of moss like mournful watchmen upon the path to Golgotha, he waits beside the path, haunting the spaces between the mist and the moonlight. The shadows gather to him, drawn to his aura of absence, making him one with the night – a shape of deeper darkness in the gloom. The tableaux of sorrow, secrets and silence set, he prepares for their coming; an eternal, aching hunger burning like a cold fire within the echoing, empty chambers of his heart. A time of feeding, of devouring and of dying, a time of passing through approaches on the soft, chill wind of midnight.
Painted in the hues of twilight, the deep colours of the in between times, the shades of fast-falling dusk and the darkening blood of the last rays of the setting sun, Nyrak’s black metal is infused with drama and rich musical narrative. The songs that form their astonishing second album, Devourer Of All, unfurl across vast canvases of the imagination, the music conjuring phantoms for the senses – enthralling and enfolding the listener within a dark world of melancholy and magic, terror and grandeur. With the magnificent opening track, ‘Eyes Of Time’ which roars into life like towering thunderclouds careering across a night sky torn apart by lightning, you are gathered into the embrace of Nyrak’s rain swept, cinematic sorcery. The Belgian band draw upon the infernal wellspring of Scandinavian black metal and then let their creative spirits run wild, entwining that dread, black soul in wicked thorns of dynamic, progressive musical elements and textured gothic atmosphere. The result is grandiose, epic, breathtaking pieces like album title track, ‘Devourer Of All’. While the music of Nyrak rages around you there is nothing else; the matters of the mundane world fade like pale, ephemeral ghosts in the face of its blazing fires and tumultuous emotions. From the regal splendour of ‘Lament’ to the stunning, multi-faceted gem that is ‘The Abstract Face Of Life’ which brings down the final curtain on Devourer Of All, this is an album of staggering scale and invention – an absolute triumph!
Founded by Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) in 2021, originally as a solo studio project, Nyrak has grown and evolved over the course of the last three years, via debut album Malvs, to become the fully fledged band and musical force that it is today. When Devourer Of All is unleashed on May 3rd, mixed and mastered at Project Zero Recording Studio (Nervosa, Serpents Oath, Carnation etc) and resplendent in its evocative artwork courtesy of Phoenix Mortis Art, the name of Nyrak will be carved into the consciousness of metal fans the world over. The burgeoning Belgian black metal scene has spawned another real contender. Beware the passing of the day – for the night belongs to them!
Line-up:
Lukas Risbourg – Vocals/Guitar
Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) – Composer/Orchestration/Bass (live)/Guitar (studio)
Sven Van Laere - Guitar
Bran Veldeman - Drums
https://www.nyrak.be/
https://www.facebook.com/NyrakOfficial
Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Gpvebb7QM
The song will hit all streaming services on Friday, May 3.
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist
1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
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You can get it for US$4 + shipping.
Underground Death Metal metal from Shangrilá, Canelones, Uruguay.
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https://pheretrum.no-ip.org/releases
Black-Metal-Klassikers der zweiten Welle aus den
mittleren bis späten Neunzigerjahren erstanden zu haben. Die brandneue – und
letzte – Singleauskopplung des Albums “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR” von
NECHT macht diesen Eindruck in jeder Hinsicht perfekt.Und dennoch ist auch mit “STIRRED BY SHADOW, I DID WAKE” alles irgendwie anders, denn zwischen den drei dann doch recht eigenwillig gestalteten Säulen aus Hymne, Raserei und ritualistischem Mantra konnten die kanadischen NECHT sich einen durchaus ernstzunehmenden Tempel erschaffen, der einen bewundernswerten wie seltenen Zweck erfüllt: eine Transformation zu ermöglichen. Und nein, gemeint ist damit nicht die Selbsttranszendenz im Rahmen eines – auch hier aufgeführten – Kultes. Vielmehr geht es darum, die oft tragischen Geschichten aus der Außenwelt einem eigenen, in sich geschlossenen Erzähluniversum zuzuführen. Denn das Geschichtenerzählen fernab von Religion und Vergangenheitsfetisch des Black Metal begreifen NECHT schlicht als den heilsamsten Weg, emotionalen Überschuss und die vielfältigen Eindrücke aus einer für den Einzelnen viel zu großen Welt zu verdauen.
Dieses Unterfangen gehen die vier Bandmitglieder mit pragmatischer Effizienz an: Sie spielen kurzerhand alles anhand der Idee einer untergegangenen, quasi prähistorischen Zivilisation durch und arbeiten sich daran ab. Wer sich darauf einlässt, dem begegnen ganz ungezwungen Einflüsse aus der griechischen Mythologie genauso wie aus anderen frühen Hochkulturen der Menschheit. Mit den Methoden der Weird Fiction eines H.P. Lovecraft lässt die Band antike Schriften sowie deren Entdecker, Übersetzer und daraus resultierende interpretierende Werke entstehen. In Fleisch und Blut verkörpern der Zenith (und Sänger) Maharg und seine Aszendanten zuletzt konsequent ihr eigenes Werk selbst – und schaffen damit einen wunderbar krawalligen Black Metal, der einen mit seiner archaischen Anmut ins Schwelgen versetzt und dabei auf hintergründige Art respektvoll der Szene, der er dient, aber auch religiösen Spinnern, Kriegstreibern und sonstigen Auswüchsen der Menschheit eine lange Nase dreht.
Im nun vorliegenden Sermon “Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake” erzählt die Band vom Ursprung des Sonnengottes B’Ahn, der sich gegen seine Mutter, die alles verschlingende Karnifor, stellt, um die Apokalypse abzuwehren:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/WiCc39mH_KM
“BRÜDER! Fürchtet den Schatten nicht. Im Schatten kann man Verzweiflung finden. Im Schatten kann man den Tod und die Auflösung finden. Doch im Schatten kann man auch Erwachen und Erleuchtung finden. Denn es war im Schatten, dass unser Vater B'ahn geboren ward. ES LEBE DIE SONNE!”
Zenith Maharg aus dem Tempel der NECHT im Kult des B'Ahn,
unter Berufung auf die Enkari-B'Ahn-Schriften
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt "Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake" als Opfergabe an B'ahn auf deine althistorische Playlist: https://linktr.ee/nechtblackmetal
Die Langmeditation "The Prophecy Of Karnifor" wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
Über NECHT
Die Geschichte von NECHT begann im pandemischen Jahr 2022 mit einem kanadischen Black-Metal-Trio, das recht schnell zum Quartett anwuchs. Im Jahr 2024 treten nun Zenith Maharg und seine Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh aus den Schatten der Vergangenheit, um die Kunde ihrer bald erscheinenden Langmeditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” zu verbreiten. Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was bis dahin im Verborgenen geschah, geben uns die befremdlichen Kultisten selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals ausgewählte Sermone aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” teils im Rahmen visueller Offenbarungen auf, so etwa "For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me", "Into Bondage Born" und "Stirred By Shadow, I Did Wake".
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Um die Solidarität mit allen unterdrückten Wesen der Erde zu würdigen, veröffentlicht der Multiinstrumentalist Sorg die neue SorgSvart-Hymne „GARDAR OG GRENDE“ unter dem schwarz-roten Banner der Freiheit, heute am 1. Mai. Und dieser Song richtet sich ganz besonders an alle traditionellen Bauern, die um das tägliches Brot und Überleben kämpfen.
Lyric-Video: https://youtu.be/Nb5gssLcWO0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4BS0ELWmjyi0z2oX48WGGL
Mit ihrem facettenreichen 6-Track Debütalbum „LABYRINTH“ (VÖ: 27.04.2024) demonstriert die Band eindrucksvoll die herausragende künstlerische Entwicklung seit Gründungstagen. 2024 ist das Jahr von DESTINCE – bereit neue Horizonte zu erobern, nicht nur mit "Labyrinth", sondern auch an breiter Front auf den Bühnen dieser Welt.
Macht euch bereit für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, wenn DESTINCE euch auf eine Odyssee durch die labyrinthischen Tiefen des Progressive Metals entführt.
https://www.facebook.com/destince.band/
HOUNDS OF DAMNATION veröffentlichen Videos zu "INTO THE DEPTHS OF MISANTHROPY" und "DESPISE THE WEAK".
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https://label.unholyfire-records.com/
ARCTIC FALLOUT – “SAL”
Genre: MetalcoreLabel: Boersma-Records
Vertrieb: Nova MD
VÖ: 26.04.2024
Gegründet wurde Arctic Fallout im Herbst des Jahres 2013 von Nico Dunemann, Florian Lortz und Max Richter in Frankfurt (Oder). Nachdem die ersten Songs geschrieben wurden, stieß Juan Neumann als Sänger dazu. So entstanden einige Death Metal Songs mit englischen Texten, die wir live in unserer Heimatstadt präsentieren wollten. Bereits vor dem ersten Auftritt verließ Gitarrist Florian Lortz die Band, weswegen Fabian Wohlgemuth von der Band „Tranquillizer“ kurzfristig für ihn einsprang.
Im Februar 2016 erhielten wir Verstärkung von den beiden Gitarristen Steve Alter und Steven Liebenow. Wenige Wochen später kam Nick Kaulmann als zweiter Sänger dazu. In dieser Konstellation schrieben wir weitere Songs und der Stil änderte sich in Melodic- Metalcore mit progressiven und ambienten Elementen. Mit Nick am Mikrofon spielten wir einen Auftritt, ebenfalls in Frankfurt (Oder).
Leider blieben wir von den negativen Aspekten der Findungsphase nicht verschont. Aufgrund unterschiedlicher musikalischer Sichtweisen, entschlossen Nick und der Rest der Band getrennte Wege zu gehen und einen neuen Sänger zu suchen.
Mit Jannes Priebels fanden wir einen, durch Chor-Erfahrung, technisch sehr versierten Sänger. Mit dieser Besetzung spielten wir mehrere lokale Auftritte und fingen an, für weitere Songs, deutsche Texte zu schreiben.
Nachdem wir nun eine feste Besetzung vorweisen konnten, nahmen wir 2016 unsere EP „Verlust“ auf, welche am 02.12.2016 veröffentlicht wurde. Im Sommer 2017 begann die Planung zu den Aufnahmen unseres Debütalbums. Aus persönlichen Gründen verließen Juan und Jannes jedoch die Band unmittelbar zu Beginn der Planungsphase zum Album.
Mit Basti fanden wir einige Monate später allerdings das Herzstück unserer Kombo und der Posten des Sängers war wieder besetzt. Bis heute ist diese Konstellation fest verankert.
Wir blieben bei den deutschen Texten, versteifen uns aber nicht mehr zu fest auf eine Stilrichtung. Unser Fokus liegt darauf, möglichst viel Atmosphäre in unsere Songs zu packen.
Im Sommer 2018 nahm die Band ihr erstes Album „Lebenslang“ auf. In Zusammenarbeit mit Paul „Fo“ Bogadtke (Errors of the Superhumans) und seinem Label „Tekko Musikproduktion“ sammelten wir erste Erfahrungen, Musik im Tonstudio aufzunehmen. Da die Vorstellungen beim Sound auf Band- und Produzentenseite unterschiedlich waren, gab es eine sehr lange Testphase, die sich vom Sommer 2018 bis Herbst 2020 streckte. Die Kontaktbeschränkungen aufgrund der Pandemie erschwerten den kompletten Prozess zusätzlich. Im Frühjahr 2021 und nach Master von „Totenklang“ wurde das Album veröffentlicht.
Nachdem wir die Erlebnisse der letzten Jahre, rund um die Aufnahmen und den Wechseln innerhalb der Band, intern ausgewertet haben, entschlossen wir uns einen neuen Weg einzuschlagen und das Projekt „Arctic Fallout“ nicht mehr nur als Hobby anzusehen, sondern zu schauen, wo die Reise uns hinbringen wird.
Somit investierten wir in eigenes Material, um Musik selbstständig aufnehmen zu können. So ergab sich, dass unser Gitarrist Steve Alter unser Aufnahmeleiter wurde und „Lebenslang“, in Zusammenarbeit mit unserem Schlagzeuger Nico Dunemann, im Frühjahr 2022 geremixt und erneut veröffentlicht wurde. Parallel schrieben wir innerhalb eines halben Jahres ein vollwertiges neues Album und spielten diverse Konzerte in Brandenburg, Berlin und Sachsen.
Alle Bemühungen um unsere neue Bandphilosophie trägt erfreulicherweise Früchte, da wir uns nun stolzes Mitglied des Labels „Boersma Records“ nennen dürfen. Der Release des neuen Albums, welches den Namen „SAL“ tragen wird, ist zum April 2024 geplant. Die Vorbereitungen hierzu laufen derzeit auf Hochtouren. Das Album wird von Danny Meyer von „Sunway Studios“ gemastert. Die Demos und den Mix haben wir aus eigener Produktion zur Verfügung gestellt. Musikvideos werden von Nico Dunemann in Eigenproduktion abgedreht und geschnitten. Artworks werden gemeinschaftlich und eigenständig erstellt.
In Anbetracht auf alles, was wir bisher erlebt haben und worauf wir uns hoffentlich in Zukunft freuen dürfen, bleibt abschließend nur noch die Band The Ghost Inside zu zitieren, die unser derzeitiges Mindset perfekt beschreibt: „The beat goes on“.
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PROJEKT KRANK – „AUFBRUCH“
Genre: Industrial MetalLabel: Boersma-Records
Vertrieb: Nova MD
VÖ: 03.05.2024
In zahlreichen Bands passiert es oft, dass es nach einer gewissen Zeit nicht mehr optimal funktioniert und Interessenskonflikte entstehen. Aus denselben Gründen haben sich Stefan (Voc, Git, Samples) und Heinz (Voc, Git) im 2015 von ihrer damaligen Metal-Band getrennt. Stefan investierte von da an mehr Zeit in sein Nebenprojekt und wurde dabei oft von Heinz unterstützt. Zu zweit starteten sie schließlich das Songwriting und so wurde das Nebenprojekt nur kurze Zeit später offiziell in ‚Projekt Krank‘ (PK) umbenannt.
Beide wollten mehr als 08/15-Metal kreieren.
Kreativität, Individualität und Variabilität wurden groß geschrieben. Die depressive Stimmung, die zuvor noch herrschte, wurde gleich in die Songs verpackt. Zu Beginn schrieben die Zwei eher theatralische Metal-Songs, mal schleppende, mal schnelle. PK sollte aber nicht nur für ein Genre stehen, sondern auch mal für Black-Metal, Industrial, mal in Deutsch oder Mundart gesungen, mal clean, growl oder gescreemt. Es sollte einfach alles Platz finden, solange es in das Konzept passte
Später stieß Shadow als Bassist hinzu und sie beschlossen, nur als Trio, mit Drumcomputer und vielen Samples, eine erste CD in Eigenproduktion zu produzieren. In dieser Besetzung wollten sie ab 2017 auch Konzerte spielen. Es war eine sehr lehrreiche, spannende Zeit und viele Türen haben sich geöffnet. Eine tolle Band-Chemie, wie man sie früher nicht kannte, hat einen kreativen Freiraum für das Schaffen der Musik entstehen lassen. Doch leider kam 2019 der Ausstieg von Shadow, weshalb Stefan und Heinz gezwungen waren, den Bass neu zu besetzen. Mit Davill wurde jedoch rasch ein würdiger Ersatz gefunden. Weil die Band sowieso gerade im Umbruch war und oft Diskussionen zum Thema Drumcomputer geführt wurden, entschied sich ‚Projekt Krank‘ nun auch für einen Schlagzeuger aus Fleisch und Blut. Dieser Platz konnte sehr schnell mit Peter besetzt werden.
Bereits nach ein paar wenigen Stunden zu viert im Übungsraum, stand PK 2020 zum ersten Mal mit dem neuen Line-Up auf der Bühne. Dann kam fucking Corona. Sie beschlossen, sich während dieser Zeit mit einer EP-Produktion vertraut zu machen und setzten im eigenen Studio ‚Labor 4’ die Aufnahmen von vier Songs in die Tat um. Diese wurden von V.O. Pulver vom ‚Little Creek Studio‘ gemischt und gemastert. Mittlerweile löste sich die Band ein wenig von den depressiven, überlangen Songs und kreierte sogar Offbeat Metal-Songs, zu welchen es sich gut tanzen lässt. Nach Abschluss der EP war PK überzeugt, den nächsten Schritt einleiten zu können.
Die vier Jungs, oder besser gesagt schon etwas ältere Jungs mit Erfahrung, haben sich nun richtig wohl gefühlt bei ‚Projekt Krank‘. Die vier Laborratten, wie sie sich selbst gerne bezeichnen, schrieben mit der Zeit immer anspruchsvollere Songs. Für alle ist nicht nur die zusammen erschaffene Musik wichtig, sondern auch die gemeinsame Zeit, dies macht den Band-Spirit aus. ‚Projekt Krank‘ ist für die Bandmitglieder wie ein Psychiater, der ihnen dabei hilft, den ganzen Alltags-Shit sowie die kranke Welt zu vergessen und zu verarbeiten.
Die Band wollte nun nicht mehr nur im Proberaum rumsitzen, Songs schreiben und gelegentlich einen Gig spielen. Deshalb beschloss sie Anfang 2021, ein erstes Album zu produzieren und dieses mit Hilfe eines Labels zu vertreiben. Das Liedgut sollte das Licht der Welt erblicken, daher erschien dieser Weg als das einzig Vernünftige. Schließlich begannen die ersten Vorproduktionen für das erste 12-Track Album. Der Fokus lag 2021 bis 2023 ganz klar auf den Aufnahmen zum neuen Album. Viel Zeit und Herzblut steckte die Band in dieses Projekt. Daher spielten sie nur wenige Livegigs, z.B. als Support von „Ost+Front“. Aufgenommen wurden alle Songs, wie schon bei der EP, im eigenen Studio ‚Labor4’ und mit ‚Boersma Records‘ fanden die Jungs ein sympatisches Label. Im Herbst 2023 waren alle Aufnahmen beendet. Anschließend standen Mix und Master auf dem Programm. Hier konnte Ralph Beier von ‚Ashburn Productions‘ gewonnen werden, der einen hervorragenden Mix und ein wuchtiges Master gezaubert hat. Neben der CD produzierten sie im Herbst auch noch zwei Videoclips bei ‚Musikclip.ch‘.
Im Frühjahr 2024 wird das Release vom neuen Album stattfinden. Danach will PK wieder regelmäßig und oft Konzerte spielen. Live darf man sich nebst einer abwechslungsreichen Songauswahl auch auf eine stimmungsvolle, auf die Songs abgestimmte Lichtshow freuen.
https://www.facebook.com/projektkrank
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.03.2024
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück! Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.
Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo-Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde. Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio
Die bayrischen Black Metaller AMYSTERY haben bei Folter Records unterschrieben. Die 2001 gegründete Band blickt bislang auf drei Full-Length-Alben zurück, das letzte „All Hail The Cult“ erschien 2010.
An einem Nachfolger wird derzeit gearbeitet, sodass später im Jahr erstmals seit mehr als zehn Jahren neue Musik von AMYSTERY erscheinen wird.
Stilistisch gibt es dabei keine Kompromisse: Old School Black Metal ohne Schnickschnack.
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New
aftermovie from HOME REARED MEAT (Release Party for "TRUCKSTOP
TERROR" album)Home Reared Meat is a six-piece death metal/grind combo with their roots in Emsland/Germany who have been up to mischief since 2008. The meat lovers throw a whole range of genres into the mixer, add some pig's blood, a can of beer and this is how their typical sound is created. From face-polishing grindcore passages, groovy old school death elements up to aggressive hardcore jump-up "Fuck You" parts, everything is represented.
Home Reared Meat represent the backwood hillbilly redneck lifestyle from their home country. 2024, Home Reared Meat released their fourth full length album “Truckstop Terror” via Kernkraftritter Records.
In recent years Home Reared Meat shared the stage with big bands like Cannibal Corpse, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Unleashed, Massacre, Entrails, Gutalax, Kraanium, Bodyfarm and a lot more.
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HOULE -"CIEL CENDRE ET MISÈRE NOIRE"
Release date : June 7th 2024
Genre : Marine Black Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
After a first EP released in 2022, the French band is back in 2024 with its debut album, "Ciel Cendre et Misère Noire". The band’s melodic black metal is ever sharper, carried by the possessed wails of the mysterious Adsagsona. It invites the audience into a grimy and nightmarish port universe.
Tracklist:
1 - Intro
2 - La Danse du Rocher
3 - Mère Nocturne
4 - Sur les Braises du Foyer
5 - Derrière l’Horizon
6 - Et Puis le Silence
7 - Sel, Sang et Gerçures
8 - Née des Embruns
Duration: 44min54
Pre-orders: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/houle
A lyric video for the album's first single, "Silencer," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Tg-yxwqaA
The song is also available on Bandcamp.
Formed in 2008, Grand Demise of Civilization quickly became a notable fixture of the Minnesota metal scene. Playing a brand of blackened death metal both melodic and brutal they garnered attention for their speed, intensity and precision. Typically long-form, their music pulls the listener into dark epic worlds. They released their debut full-length, Black Goat Apocalypse in 2009, proceeded by Repent of the Sentient Being (2013) and Below the Feet of Kings (2019).
Pre-order:Track Listing:
1. Redeemer of Wrath
2. Cathedral Reaper
3. Silencer
4. Nephilm
5. North to Hell
6. The Consequence
All songs derived and executed by Grand Demise of Civilization.
Recorded September 2021 - March 2024 at Silent Water Studios in Minneapolis, MN.
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Dan Lerach.
Cover art by Belial Necroarts.
Line-up:
Jason Notebaart - Guitars, Vocals
Dan Lerach - Guitars, Vocals
Alex Gorgos - Bass, Vocals
Patrick Ruhland - Drums
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FFO: Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Evergrey, The Contortionist,and Soen
Ghost on Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal. The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival...
Track
Listing:1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine
3. They
4. Carbon Skin
5. Nocturnal
6. That Time I Saw The Moon
7. Under a Crescent Moon
8. Back from the Dead
9. Back to Life
10. Lost Signal
Credits:
Out of Time and Space was produced by Ghost on Mars.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Di Nunzio (Francesco Di Giacomo, Astra) at NMG Recording Studios in 2022 and 2023.
Album art by Simon Bossert
Line-up:
Moreno Sangermano: Lead and backing vocals.
Fabio Valentini: Rhythm, clean and classic guitars.
Andrea Mataloni: Rhythm, lead and clean guitars.
Valerio Lippera: Bass.
Andrea Alberati: Drums.
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Pagan Records and Monomaniax will release the English-language edition of “From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story”, the unofficial but definitive biography of one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, this comprehensive tome delves into the band's illustrious career, offering an uncensored and carefully researched account of its groundbreaking music and enduring legacy.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” will be available from 29 May 2024, and can be pre-ordered via Pagan Records here: https://tinyurl.com/24puj3ft
Originally published in Spanish, “From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” has been translated into English, making this essential work accessible to a wider audience. With 156 vibrant pages packed with rare photographs, illustrations, and reproductions, the book chronicles Bathory's journey from their early black metal roots to their Viking metal mastery, painting a vivid portrait of a band that defied categorisation and shaped the very sound of black and extreme metal.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” goes beyond mere biography, offering a deep analysis of Bathory's music and its impact on the metal scene. Cano Barron draws upon his extensive knowledge and insider access to provide insights into the creative genius of Bathory's enigmatic leader, Quorthon.
“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” is an essential addition to the library of any metal fan. With its captivating narrative, wealth of historical detail, and stunning visuals, this book offers a unique and immersive exploration of one of metal's most revered bands.
Book Details:Title: From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story
Author: José Luis Cano Barron
Publisher: Pagan Records / Monomaniax
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 156
Language: English
Release Date: 29 May 2024
Pre-order Link: https://tinyurl.com/24puj3ft
About the Author
José Luis Cano Barron is a seasoned metal journalist, author, and producer with a deep passion for the genre. His previous works include Black Metal y sus antecedentes siniestros en el Rock y el Heavy Metal 1960-1994, Cry out for Metal! The GAMA Records bands, Banzai Records - The Power of Canadian Steel Blade, and Reporte de Guerra - 40 anos de SODOM 1982-2022.
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ATREXIAL – “THE SERPENT ABOMINATION”
Spanish black metallers ATREXIAL will release their third studio album The Serpent Abomination” on March 22nd 2024 via Non Serviam Records.
Today the band from Barcelona, unveils the first single "Blackfire Liturgy".
"‘Blackfire Liturgy", the first single from the record, “An anthem and homage to the presence of the somber nature of the soul, a mantra and proclamation of spiritual liberation through maleficent sonorous passages, all conceived by the greater desire and ambition of transcending”, comments the band about the song.
“The Serpent Abomination” will be released as digipak CD and DIGITAL.
Bio Atrexial:
Initially intended as a one-man-band by Naga S. Maelström in 2014 after writing the debut album “Souverain” and eventually transformed in a live band.
After the live debut on 2017 and the good reception, the band tours Spain initially and later, part of Europe joining forces with Marduk.
In 2018 Atrexial was invited to tour Japan joining Gorgoroth and Samael.
The next year the band takes part on the Winter edition of MetalDays Festival and the summer edition in addition to many other festivals in Europe.
In 2020, the second album “Gargantuan” is released harvesting great reviews during “The Great Pandemic”
and keeps live performances on a high standard taking part on the most representative extreme metal festivals in Spain.
At present, Atrexial is ready to unveil its newest album “The Serpent Abomination” and already confirmed its
first tour in Mexico on 2024 and about to announce its first tour in the United Kingdom.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Gerard Porqueres (Heartwork Recordings). Album artwork by Luciana Nedelea. Layout, photo shooting and graphic design by Phrenetica
"The Serpent Abomination" is the declaration of our comeback. We are a black metal band with many years of experience, and we are all about it. We think this is our best work”, comments the band.
The track listing reads as follows:
1. The Serpent Abomination
2. Blackfire Liturgy
3. Almighty Furia
4. By Venomous Grace
5. Omnipresence and Gravitation
6. Reign of Scars
7. The Fading Light
ATREXIAL are:
Naga S. Maelström - Songwriting, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Louen Walden - Guitar, Main Vocals
H.K. Belegurth - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yann - Drums
Tour dates:
23 March MEX | Saltillo
24 March MEX | Monterrey
27 March MEX | Cuernavaca
28 March MEX | Toluca
29 March MEX | Ciudad de Mexico
30-31 March MEX | Misanthropic Ascension Festival
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On the eve of their new album's release, Swedish blackened death metal/crust band Crawl have unleashed a fitting official video which is rife with the kind of imagery that they are comfortable with. You can check it out now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-VycpsnPgU
The album's been getting some great feedback from the press and fans alike - please be sure to check it out!
CRAWL – “ALTAR OF DISGUST”
For
fans of
- Entrails, Dismember, Feral, Grave, Bloodbath, Lik, Black Breath, VomitheistAfter whetting everyone's appetites with their exciting split release with label mates Feral, Swedish death/crust titans Crawl finally unleash their highly awaited new full length after a gap of six years. They've not mellowed their sound as most bands would. Instead, they've rendered their sound even more devastating while making it more nuanced, perfecting their enviable balance of abrasive riffing and explosive breakdowns. Crawl keep mixing things around to keep things interesting and with bodies piling on top of one another, and what's more, with the album progressing, they begin to reveal black metal influences ensconced in their sound. It's good enough to have a Swedish death metal band showing how it's to be done and savagely sawing everyone's heads off with their rusted, jagged, crust-laden riffs, but for them to insidiously change the shades to black in the midst of all the mayhem is pure genius. They shape-shift as if to only deliver a final, decisive, finishing move through the speakers. Leaving no stone unturned, Crawl have come up with an album that should serve as an epitome of crust-ridden Swedish death metal in these times.
Line up:
Joachim Lyngfelt (ex-Decomposed) - Vocals
Martin Sjögren - Guitars
Ämir Batar (ex-Demonical) - Drums
Ragnar Hedtjärn Ullenius - Bass
Artwork by Sam D Larsson
Merch design by Marcus Bengtsson
Track listing:
1. Undead Crypts
2. Throne Of Molten Bones
3. Knives
4. Curse Of The Morbid
5. Ethereal Depths
6. Where No Light Escapes
7. Enslaved In Filth
8. Vision Of Burning Apparitions
9. Until They Crawl
10. Into Sordid Rifts
11. Buried Lust
Official release date - May 3rd, 2024
Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Metal Injection has premiered the official video for the album's first single, "Serpent Slayer," which will be available everywhere on Friday, May 3. Check out "Serpent Slayer" below!
Building upon the foundation laid by their debut album, this new release delves even deeper into the band's unique blend of brutality and atmosphere. The album radiates with suffocating intensity, introducing a richer, more atmospheric dimension to the band's sound, while retaining some of the band's signature aspects of haunting melodies, or breathtaking gradations.
Unborn, all-pervading and radiant. The immutable light of the Universe, our fundamental inherent nature, and a bridge to the mythical time. Hálios represents a breakthrough of the sacred into the temporal world, and sets forth on an eerie journey reenacting old stories inspired by the essence of the ancient Indo-European mythology, entwined in obscure visions and dreams.
Track
Listing:1. Primaeval Sacrifice
2. Serpent Slayer
3. Moon Vessel
4. Eternal Return
5. Light Runs Through Light
6. Perennial Incantation
7. King in the Mountain
Credits:
Lyrics & Artwork by Matúš S. Ďurčík.
Engineered & Mixed by Miroslav Spevák.
Produced by Miroslav Spevák & Viliam Pilarčík.
Mastered by Colin Marston.
Band Photo by Štefan Šimuni.
Line-up:
N. - Vocals
Viliam Pilarčík - Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Matúš S. Ďurčík - Drums
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Austrian death metal veterans Cadaverous Condition are back with a vengeance, unleashing their brand new single "They Came From The Hills" today. The single serves as a fiery introduction to their upcoming album, "Never Arrive, Never Return", set for a 14 June release via The Circle Music on CD, LP, and digital formats.
Watch the video via No Clean Singing: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/05/02/an-ncs-video-premiere-cadaverous-condition-they-came-from-the-hills/
Album pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=cadaverous-condition
Album digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/NANR
Listen to "They Came From The Hills" via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TCFTH
"Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring epic tracks like the opener "They Came From The Hills," alongside haunting half-ballad "All The Wrong Turns" or "From The Other Side." Brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs like "The Plow" are interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"Never Arrive, Never Return" is the quintessential Cadaverous Condition experience: a relentless journey with no peace or rest. The album's artwork reflects this theme, depicting the ghosts (or inner demons?) we encounter on our path through life's complexities. In a nod to the band's past, the album closes with "To Be", a newly recorded version of a song written in 1992, a massive old-school death-doom march that leads the listener to a place of desolate solitude.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
Tracklist:1. They Came From The Hills
2. The Plow
3. The Eternal Burial
4. All The Wrong Turns
5. A Blizzard of Lies
6. From the Other Side
7. Hidden Things
8. The Darkness is in My Bloodstream Now
9. A Thousand Midnights in the Silent War
10. To Be
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Finnish technical death metal band OMNIVORTEX released a music video for "HARBINGERS OF COSMIC DEATH". The track is from the band’s sophomore record called "CIRCULATE" which was released last autumn. The album has gathered critical acclaim both in Finnish and international music media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl2pIRAAmFo
"Circulate" marks the debut of the band's new lineup, now a quartet. Guitarist Severi Saarioja and drummer Aaro Österman have taken on the vocal duties alongside their instruments. Mikko Pylkkö reprises his role as the second guitarist, and Mikael Reinikka has been added to the band after the first album.
Omnivortex is known for their energetic live performances. Last summer, the band showcased their skills at feastivals such as Nummirock, Hellsinki Metal Festival, and the world's largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air, in Germany. This year, people can witness the band's live prowess at the following events in Finland:
11.5. Unknown Death Fest, Jyväskylä
23.5. Brutalfest Turku
24.5. Brutalfest Helsinki
25.5. Brutalfest Tampere
13.7. Puska Festival, Helsinki
9.8. Dark River Festival, Kotka
7.9. Mono Massive, Pori
In addition to live shows the band is currently working on their next release.
Line-up:
Mikael Reinikka - bass
Severi Saarioja – guitar, vocals
Mikko Pylkkö - guitar
Aaro Österman – drums, vocals
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Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.
"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe." - Liminal Shroud
Track Listing:
1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence
2. Nucleonic Blight
3. Resolve
4. Malaspina
5. The Carving Scythe
Credits:
All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.
Artwork by Misanthropic Art.
Line-up:
Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals
Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals
Drew Davidson - Drums
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Melodic death metal outfit Apocryphal have signed to The Circle Music for the release of their new album, and their first since the 1999 debut “Black Dreams of Silence”. The new album will feature the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork's legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid.
After crafting ten tracks of pure melodic death metal mayhem, Apocryphal knew they needed the perfect voice to bring their vision to life. Enter Björn "Speed" Strid, whose aggressive yet melodic delivery has cemented him as one of the genre's most respected vocalists.
"All we needed was a singer to complete the line-up and take this LP to another level," says the band. "Finally, the mighty Björn “Speed” Strid completed the line-up and recorded the vocals for the upcoming album."
Watch a video message from Björn: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/io7oV8UWoN0
The album is now ready boasting stunning cover artwork by Valnoir of Metastazis, and mastered at Skull Tone Studios by Nino Helfric.
The band said:
“Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
"We are convinced that our decision is the best one to spread our next LP worldwide," added Apocryphal. "The Circle Music is the perfect record label for our new start."
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, Apocryphal found their current name and sound by 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo "From Depths", showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album "Black Dreams Of Silence", the band reformed in 2022 and recruited legendary vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork for their new album set for release in 2024.
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New Jersey-based doom project DRIFT INTO BLACK has launched the latest single off their new album, VOICES BENEATH THE RUBBLE.
Watch the official music video for "What's Left in the Fire" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaP51K-Y4lc
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation, Voices Beneath the Rubble. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:
1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
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Stream the song now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upinf07rJNo
Solitude with the Eternal, is the band's first album in nearly 10 years will be out May 31 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records.
Pre-order Solitude with the Eternal at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/solitude-with-the-eternal
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Tracklisting:1. Beware the Howling Darkness on Thine Left Shoulder
2. Hatred Kiln of Vengeance
3. Witness to the Eternal Light
4. Death is an Advisor in the Woods of the Devil
5. Crushed Into the Kingdom of Darkness
6. Merging Within the Destroyer
7. Fanes at the Engur
8. Endless Maze of Blackest Dominion
Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.
The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.
Stream previous ADVERSARIAL releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
ADVERSARIAL is:
M.M. - Bass
E.K. - Drums
C.S. - Guitars/Vocals
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Genre : Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom Metal
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
FFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
(38:06 min.)
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
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I released this title in 2016 on digipak, but it has been sold out for 7 years - hence this new edition with a modified booklet.
You can listen to the full recording on the YouTube channel Pařát Productions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FihNiD3Adr0 , where you can also find more information.
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"Centaurea" is the second part of a trilogy that began with
"Pomegranate" and concludes the exploration with themes of the Golden
Age and the Elysian FieldsItalian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia unveil their new single and music video, "Coelestis", the second offering from their forthcoming studio album, "Centaurea", set for release on 22 May 2024, via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
Watch “Coelestis” here: https://youtu.be/zyppNWO2uc8?si=NRm2gIpiaoGT7pIE
Listen to the song via streaming services: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/Coelestis
"Coelestis" is an awakening to new life, a symbolic shedding of blindness and a connection forged through dance. The video takes viewers on a journey to the island of Centaurea, where priestesses dance with the wind in their hair, their movements mirroring the harmonious grace of swimmers on a lake. White birds flutter like flames, and sunlight bathes the scene in an aura of serenity. Finally, a soul is freed, running barefoot towards a sacred wood and swimming amongst water lilies, a lotus flower blossoming with expanded consciousness.
'Coelestis' is written in the lines of the hand, a journey taking us far away in the presence of the primaeval sun," explains the band.
The single follows the release of "Viriditas", Ataraxia's homage to Mexico and Latin America, and its accompanying music video. Both tracks are part of the upcoming album, “Centaurea”, which is part of a trilogy that began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits, and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".
"Centaurea" features eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (available only on the CD version). The lyrics, a blend of ancient and modern languages, are the work of Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri, who have collaborated with Ataraxia since their early albums. Cellist Totem Bara contributes his talents to three tracks on the album.
The album will be available in a variety of formats, each boasting unique artwork by Nicolas Ramain, Insetti Xilografi, and Mary Vareli. A pre-order for the album, including limited edition vinyl and boxset options, is available now via The Circle Music.
"Coelestis" is a captivating glimpse into the world of "Centaurea," an album that promises to be a kaleidoscope of beauty, where music and art intertwine to create a truly immersive experience.
Previously, Ataraxia released music videos for “The Source”, “Galen” and “Viriditas”, in support of “Centaurea”.
Pre-Order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=ataraxia
Digital Pre-Save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/Centaurea
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Cypriot Thrash/Death Metal Veterans BLYND Unleash Ferocious Fourth Album “UNBELIEVER”
After nine years of anticipation, Thrash and Death Metal fans can finally rejoice as BLYND, the acclaimed Cypriot metal band, returns with their long-awaited fourth studio album.
Titled “Unbeliever”, the album promises to deliver an onslaught of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and thought-provoking lyricism that fans have come to expect from the band.
Musically, the album has an overall dark atmosphere with both slow and fast-paced songs, some progressive passages, epic choruses and outros. Lyrically, the album deals with a variety of issues that have plagued (still plague) humanity - from war themes to Orwellian mass surveillance, propaganda, rewriting history and the suppression of free speech.
Since their formation in 2003, BLYND has been at the forefront of Cyprus's metal scene, striving to bring its underground energy to the surface. With their latest offering, the quartet explores new sonic territories while staying true to their roots, creating an album that is both fresh and familiar. One thing is evident however: BLYND have triumphantly returned! “Unbeliever” is a solid testament to the band’s enduring vision and musical evolution.
A lyric video for the same track can be viewed at https://youtu.be/proAbTFUY1s
Tracklisting:1. Infernal
2. Between Two Worlds
3. Primordial Hunter
4. One Last Dance
5. Until We Die
6. 1984
7. Fire in the Sky
8. Uncrowned
9. Ground Zero
BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos - Vocals/Bass
George Masouras - Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Alex Iacovou – Drums
Guest appearances:
Dobromir Ganchev - Vocals (Urban Grey), "Until We Die"
Andreas Spyrou - Vocals (Speak In Whispers), "1984"
Marilena Christofi - Vocals (Soprano), "Ground Zero"
“Unbeliever” is set to be released on June 7th on CD and Digital and it can now be pre-ordered at www.pitchblackrecords.com where a track taken off the album is available for streaming and free download.
Polish pagan black death metal veterans North have unleashed their brand new EP, "We Are, We Remain…”, today via Pagan Records.
Grab "We Are, We Remain…" now:
CD version via Pagan Records: https://tinyurl.com/rb7swu6m
Digital platforms: https://north-we-are.hearnow.com/we-are-we-remain
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uKgU8d1RE4A?si=DWpi41tDdmhcgE3P
This highly anticipated release marks North's triumphant return after a recording break, and the beginning of a prolific new chapter for the band.
"We Are, We Remain…" serves as a potent reintroduction for North. This 32 minutes long EP, featuring a mix of brand new tracks, a re-recorded classic “Hymn to Winter” (from the debut ‘92 demo) and a Bathory cover, showcases the band's signature sound – a blend of pagan black metal and death metal fury, delivered with powerful Polish lyrics. Thematically, the EP delves into pagan lore and history, drawing inspiration from the works of 19th-century Polish poet Roman Zmorski, a figurehead of the "black romanticism" movement.
Established in 1992, North are veterans of the Polish black and extreme metal scene known to be one of the co-creators of the Polish Black Metal wave of the early 1990s.
North is:Sirkis - Guitars, Vocals
Helldriver - Drums
Marth - Guitars
Greg - Bass
Track Listing:
1. Czas By Powstali / It”s Time For Them Arise
2. Stulecia We Krw / Centuries In Blood
3. Horda Duchów / Horde Of Ghosts
4. Hymn to Winter
5. A Fine Day To Die (Bathory cover)
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/North/125872960816335
ALPHA OMEGA – “kAOs”
"As
the rottening coffin of black metal is carried to its grave, AO is the
lamentations, the piss upon the gravestone and the defiling of the corpse. Yet,
the resurrected hand striving upwards through the maggot-infested soil to
claim, reclaim and proclaim its glorious rebirth.Detached from the diluted, human main road that black metal today is treading, AO tramples a new, yet familiar and orthodox path in the darkest and most overgrown, forgotten of terrains.
No human cultivation but cultivation in the absolute sense of the Word.”
This album-length 6-track demo is a limited and exclusive release of 100 copies on tape-format!
SWEDISH BLACK METAL AT ITS BEST!!!
Curated by the Swedish BM elite, for fans of the Funeral Mist material
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Desaster (De) - "Bringing the Storm to Rotterdam" lim. LP (1-7-2024)
Goatlord Corp. (Fra) – “Temple of Serpent Whores” lim. LP/CD/tape (tba)
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Fertile Soil Vol. 5 is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUMzgm76dNQ
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/fertile-soil-vol-5-2024
Featuring:ANTON
Antumbra
Archbeheth
ContraTorn
Eternal Dark
Faunul din Smidă
FCG
Fittonia
Garnoo
Gothic
Gunshee
Helytube
Hiraeth
Kronophagia
L.O.S.T
Mankort
Mercaptan
Mortuary Dripping
Necrotum
Neon Propecies
NocturN
Punisher
Revolter
Symphress
Syn Ze Sase Tri
The Shepherd
Vathos
Vorus
Warhymn
Wildchild
Wräthhammer
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Release: 16. May 2024
With "Sanctuary Of Death", Spain's biggest (English-speaking) heavy metal band is about to release their seventh longplayer. 11 brand new tracks that should make the heart of every melodic heavy and power metal fan beat faster! The quintet has been flying the traditional metal flag since the end of the 90s and is inspiring a growing following outside Spain with catchy melodies and true anthems.
"Sanctuary Of Death" is undoubtedly one of the heavy/power metal highlights of the year!
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“We are beyond excited to join the Willowtip family. Not only have they released some amazing albums over the years, but it's an honor to be labelmates with their great current roster of bands like Aodon, The Mosaic Window, etc. We're hard at work writing the follow up to Fires in the Fall, and are thrilled to have Willowtip as our supportive new home."- Krigsgrav
Bio:Formed in Texas in the Autumn of 2004, Krigsgrav has taken its primitive black metal roots and constantly matured and evolved their sound with each entry into their gloomy discography. Originating as a two-man project led by David Sikora, he welcomed new members in 2012, transforming the band into a full four-piece creative unit. Recurring conspirator Justin Coleman has remained a mainstay in Krigsgrav ever since. After a pair of albums, and after a shifting lineup resulted in Krigsgrav becoming a duo again in 2018, Sikora and Coleman welcomed in Giant of the Mountain’s Cody Daniels to join as a permanent fixture after years of stepping in as a periodic live member. The resulting albums from this trio were 2021’s The Sundering and 2023’s Fires in the Fall, both quickly becoming celebrated modern triumphs of grey-skied black metal fused with melodic death/doom. After more than seven years away from the group, Krigsgrav recently welcomed back talented bassist Wes Radvansky in 2023 and the newly-restored four-piece are currently entrenched in the songwriting process for their next album to be released in 2025. Stay tuned!
Line-Up:
David Sikora - Drums
Wes Radvansky - Bass Guitars
Cody Daniels - Lead Guitars
Justin Coleman - Rhythm Guitars and Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/krigsgrav
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Genre
: Atmospheric
Black/Doom MetalLabel : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
FFO: Katatonia, Aquilus, Alcest, Agalloch, old-era Opeth, Paradise Lost.
"Boleskine House is a place where anyone can find refuge from their ruined lives, an immaterial space where they can bask in their fantasies of nostalgia before they vanish forever without a trace. A dwelling that inevitably changes depending on the listener’s personal experiences."
Miserabilist Blues is the first work of Boleskine House (IT). It is about a poignant and elusive, yet seemingly endless moment, without a horizon. Time, beloved places, people known, people lost, fragile promises in the golden days of youth, broken dreams and impossible desires are amalgamated into an undying fog. These are the main themes the duo faces with black metal influenced by atmospheric sounds, full of personality and drama that deal with 90s doom and gothic, but also with outside genres such as shoegaze.
Sale points:
Atmospheric Black Metal, 90's gothic Doom and Shoegaze melodies;
Miserabilist Blues it's dramatic, tragic and nostalgic;
A unique visual cocept;
To be released by Masked Dead Records but also together with Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Deep Dark Blue"!
Tracklist
1) Black House Painters
2) Need
3) A Place To Mourn Forever
4) When You Sleep (My Bloody Valentine cover)
(40:58 min)
Line-up:
Raven Borsi - Vocals & lyrics
Niccolò Misrachi - Songwriting & instruments
Visual concept by Raven, Niccolò and Giulia Frump.
Mix and master by Nicolò Brambilla (Aphotic, Fuoco Fatuo, Blasphemophager).
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Release date : May 10th 2024
Genre : Melancholic Metal
Origin: France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
JOURS PÂLES, a project by Spellbound (singer – Aorlhac) was born from the ashes of Asphodèle’s first and only album, released in 2019 with Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions. Spellbound and Audrey Sylvain (Malenuit) were joined by Christian Larsson (Ex Apati, ex Shining, Gloson) Stefan Bayle and Sébastien Papot (Guitar and drums, Au champ des morts).
After the group’s dissolution that same year, Spellbound continued the adventure, composing with a desire for continuity as much as for a break, as the vocal duo was no longer present. This evolution responds to a desire to express themselves through the same states of mind and thick, dysthymic mists, while freeing themselves from the clutches of the past, abandoning the rock spirit for a stylistic evolution leaning towards a metal that remains melancholic, but with more galloping and aggressive overtones.
"Éclosion", the debut album from this new offspring, is a personal assessment of a world more than ever considered dislocated and torn apart, but above all a perpetual search for hope and light, in both lyrics and visuals.
Far from flying solo, Spellbound was able to surround itself with musicians such as James Sloan on guitars (Uada, Gravelight) and Christian Larsson. The backbone was completed by several guests: Graf from Psychonaut 4 and Lilas Ondine Dupont (silhouette, backing vocals) as well as Sylvain Bégot (Monolithe) on lead guitar.
Sheltered from the world, awaiting the ultimate hatching, JOURS PÂLES was born…
JOURS PÂLES returns in 2022, still under the LADLO banner, with a second album entitled “Tensions”. Tensions is a personal representation of a dysthymic modern world perceived as cold, mechanical and disillusioned, where social networks and political scarecrows rule a Mephistophelian world in total loss of meaning and bearings. This general theme is visually represented on the artwork by Niklas Sundin (founding member of Dark Tranquillity, Laethora…) Musically, a more aggressive result but a vision that tends to distort the clichés through an egotistical composition, mixing genres once again. In addition to Spellbound, still at the helm (compositions, vocals, lyrics), the line-up this time includes musicians such as Alex G. on bass (Aorlhac, Altaïr, Ritual Knives) Alexis S. on guitars, Ben L. on drums (B-Blast records) and the traditional guest appearance this time by Natalie Koskinen (from cult doom metallers Shape of Despair).
2023 saw a very positive response to “Tensions”, as well as the start of a collaboration with the booking agency “Eclosion booking”, and a busy year of concerts, including a 12-date tour of France and participation in a number of festivals throughout the country. Spellbound returned to songwriting, and the band’s third recording, “Dissolution”, was released on May 10, 2024, still via Les acteurs de l’ombre productions. The album’s themes refer to disunions and ruptures, as well as the role and place of social networks in human relationships.
Tracklist:
1 - Taciturne
2 - La reine de mes peines (des wagons de détresses)
3 - Noire impériale
4 - Les lueurs d’autoroutes
5 - Réseaux venins
6 - Une mer aux couleurs désunions
7 - Limérence
8 - Dissolution
9 - Terminal nocturne
Duration: 45min32
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Label: Phoenix Mortis
ProductionsRelease date: may 3RD 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Dimmu Borgir | Abigail Williams | Agathodaimon | Serpents Oath
In this place of memory and dry bones, where the crosses stand as decaying sentinels beneath the trees, draped in tattered robes of moss like mournful watchmen upon the path to Golgotha, he waits beside the path, haunting the spaces between the mist and the moonlight. The shadows gather to him, drawn to his aura of absence, making him one with the night – a shape of deeper darkness in the gloom. The tableaux of sorrow, secrets and silence set, he prepares for their coming; an eternal, aching hunger burning like a cold fire within the echoing, empty chambers of his heart. A time of feeding, of devouring and of dying, a time of passing through approaches on the soft, chill wind of midnight.
Painted in the hues of twilight, the deep colours of the in between times, the shades of fast-falling dusk and the darkening blood of the last rays of the setting sun, Nyrak’s black metal is infused with drama and rich musical narrative. The songs that form their astonishing second album, Devourer Of All, unfurl across vast canvases of the imagination, the music conjuring phantoms for the senses – enthralling and enfolding the listener within a dark world of melancholy and magic, terror and grandeur. With the magnificent opening track, ‘Eyes Of Time’ which roars into life like towering thunderclouds careering across a night sky torn apart by lightning, you are gathered into the embrace of Nyrak’s rain swept, cinematic sorcery. The Belgian band draw upon the infernal wellspring of Scandinavian black metal and then let their creative spirits run wild, entwining that dread, black soul in wicked thorns of dynamic, progressive musical elements and textured gothic atmosphere. The result is grandiose, epic, breathtaking pieces like album title track, ‘Devourer Of All’. While the music of Nyrak rages around you there is nothing else; the matters of the mundane world fade like pale, ephemeral ghosts in the face of its blazing fires and tumultuous emotions. From the regal splendour of ‘Lament’ to the stunning, multi-faceted gem that is ‘The Abstract Face Of Life’ which brings down the final curtain on Devourer Of All, this is an album of staggering scale and invention – an absolute triumph!
Founded by Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) in 2021, originally as a solo studio project, Nyrak has grown and evolved over the course of the last three years, via debut album Malvs, to become the fully fledged band and musical force that it is today. When Devourer Of All is unleashed on May 3rd, mixed and mastered at Project Zero Recording Studio (Nervosa, Serpents Oath, Carnation etc) and resplendent in its evocative artwork courtesy of Phoenix Mortis Art, the name of Nyrak will be carved into the consciousness of metal fans the world over. The burgeoning Belgian black metal scene has spawned another real contender. Beware the passing of the day – for the night belongs to them!
Line-up:
Lukas Risbourg – Vocals/Guitar
Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) – Composer/Orchestration/Bass (live)/Guitar (studio)
Sven Van Laere - Guitar
Bran Veldeman - Drums
https://www.nyrak.be/
https://www.facebook.com/NyrakOfficial
Watch the video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Gpvebb7QM
The song will hit all streaming services on Friday, May 3.
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
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You can get it for US$4 + shipping.
Underground Death Metal metal from Shangrilá, Canelones, Uruguay.
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https://pheretrum.no-ip.org/releases
NEWS 27.4 2024
Musikalisch haben wir dieses Wochenende natürlich auch schon wieder mal ein bissel was an brandneuem Material am Start , welches ihr unbedingt auch mal anchecken solltet.
ANDABATA – „ HIRNFRESSER „( EP )
DISASTER KFW – “ FALLEN CROSSES” HAMMER
EVOKED - „IMMORTAL ARTS“ (EP)
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 30.05.2024
Folter Records präsentieren stolz „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“, den zweiten Longplayer von PESTKRAFT, die sich anschicken, vom spanischen Valencia aus den tödlichen Pesthauch ihres so unerbittlichen und gewalttätigen wie zugleich erhabenen und mystisch aufgeladenen Black Metals über Europa und die Welt zu verbreiten. Im Mittelpunkt von PESTKRAFTs traditionellen, aber auch kompositorisch Unerwartetes bergenden Klängen, steht der ausdrucksstarke, infernalische Gesang von Bandgründerin und Vokalistin Blodig, die Intention und Tun von PESTKRAFT folgendermaßen umreißt:
„Our music is for the darkest audience, those who are attracted to the other side, death, ancestors and roots. We talk about the importance of the cult of the dead, about the customs corrupted by the modern world. We like to think of death as a friendly figure, which picks us up in our last breath, and of the entities that await us on the other side. The rituals, drums and offerings of the afterlife. Of plagues, diseases and how dreary the world is and the dull emptiness of humans.“
PESTKRAFT wurden im Jahr 2014 gegründet. Nach einer ersten Ankündigung des kommenden Schwarzen Todes mit der 5-Track-EP „Pest“ im September 2016, folgte 2018 das Debüt „Litanies Of The Plague“. Nun erscheint mit „ANCESTRAL SOUNDS“ ihr verdammt intensives neues Werk – acht vernichtende Songs mit unüberhörbarem Rekurs auf die norwegische Tradition der frühen 90er.
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Noch dieses Frühjahr soll es erscheinen, das neue Album der Black-/Death-Metaller PAINFUL, die 2024 ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiern. Um den Fans die Wartezeit bis zu “NEFARIOUS MONARCHY” am 25. Mai noch etwas zu verkürzen, gibt es jetzt vorab eine weitere Albumsingle – diesmal zusammen mit einem Lyric-Video. Bekamen wir bei der ersten Single “Liberty (Dies)” mit dem schnellsten Song des Albums einen Rückgriff auf die Wurzeln der Band zu hören, präsentieren sich PAINFUL nun erneut schwarzmetallisch, wenn auch in einer eher getragenen, opulenteren Façon: “REMAINING SHADOWS” ist eine wuchtige Mid-Tempo-Walze, die zuweilen an eines der großen frühen Vorbilder PAINFULS – SATYRICON – erinnert:
Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful
Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden. Und: Vergiss nicht, "Remaining Shadows" schonmal auf einer deiner Playlisten zu parken!
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen https://music.blacklion.nu/Duskwalker
DUSKWALKER will perform at this year's Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival, set to take place September 6 - 8 in Cave Rock, IL.
Tracklist1) Crippled At The Core
2) The Loss
3) Never Going Back
4) Underground Forever
5) City On A Cemetery
6) Posing Corpses
7) Artillery Communion
8) Vanquisher
9) Blasted Past Extinction
10) Inhaling The Dust Of Bone
Underground Forever was recorded By John Robinson at Castle Tracula, and mixed and mastered By Marko Tervonen.
Stream DUSKWALKER on Spotify and Apple Music.
DUSKWALKER is a 4 piece Canadian death metal band. Formed in 2015, the band blends extreme and traditional metal. DUSKWALKER continues to push their musical limits while stripping back with an aggressive and raw production. Their third album, Underground Forever represents the band's current sonic template, hard-hitting anthemic death metal injected with thrash and rock.
After releasing their debut in 2016 and their second album in 2019, DUSKWALKER went on to win the Canadian Niagara Music Awards for Best Metal Group of 2019 & 2020. The band gains traction playing live in the Canadian underground while infiltrating the U.S. scene in New York State, and the midwest festival Full Terror Assault, opening for iconic bands such as Hate Eternal, Suicidal Tendencies, and Crowbar.
DUSKWALKER is:
John Robinson: Guitars
Joey Scaringi: Vocals
Cale Costello: Drums
John Neadow: Bass
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ARROGANZ - Video zu "THE ORIGIN OF FIRE" online! Die Death Doom Punks sind zurück!Seit 2008 hat die Band ihren ganz eigenen Stil und Sound entwickelt: Von rau und aggressiv bis düster und atmosphärisch, von wütenden Blast-Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ liefern. Für ihre Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band von manchen gefeiert, von anderen gehasst. Dem Trio ist das scheißegal.
ARROGANZ stehen für sich selbst.
Die Band spielt in Sachen Musikalität, Groove und Feeling ganz oben mit und
absolvierte Tourneen, Clubshows und Festivals in ganz Europa.Mit ihrem letzten Album „Morsus“ (2020) manifestierte die Band ihr ganz eigenes musikalisches Universum.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „QUINTESSENZ“ erweitern ARROGANZ ihren musikalischen Horizont ein weiteres Mal, und schaffen es gleichzeitig ihre Essenz zu unterstreichen – sie schaffen es, ihre Old-School-Death-Metal-Wurzeln zu würdigen und fallen gleichzeitig nicht in eine eindeutige eine Kategorie.
QUINTESSENZ ist sowohl für Fans von Celtic Frost, Asphyx oder Darkthrone, als auch für Liebhaber von Napalm Death, Totenmond oder Wolfbrigade.
Poser, lasst die Finger von diesem Material! Das ist authentische Musik!
Das sind ARROGANZ – Death Doom Punks!
Die zweite Single „The Origin Of Fire“ ab sofort online!
Hier geht’s zum Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkV8NF1cHZE
Die Band über den Song:
„THE ORIGIN OF FIRE ist ein Bastard aus morbidem Old School Death Metal, misanthropischem Doom und wütendem Midtempo-Thrash –
hört ihn euch an, genießt dabei euren Untergang und wartet dort unten, bis unser neues Album QUINTESSENZ erscheint.“
„Quintessenz“ wird am 24ten Mai 2024 via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS erscheinen und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://arroganz.supremechaos.com/
ARROGANZ LIVE 2024:
30.04. | Chemiefabrik | Dresden | DE | with DISBELIEF
03.05 + 04.05. | LUSATIAN GRIMFEST | Muggefug | Cottbus | DE
2 nights * 2 special ARROGANZ sets * 1 special QUINTESSENZ release set |
with DEATHRITE, CHAVER, GOATH, BITCHHAMMER & BROTCRUSTE
TRIPLE DEATH THREAT TOUR
Master + Arroganz + Zeit
07.06 | Spinnerei | Chemnitz | DE
08.06. |Pampahaus | Gützkow | DE
09.06. | Don't Panic | Essen | DE
10.06. | De Engelenbak | Doetinchem | NL
11.06. | Musicon | The Hague | NL
12.06. | Muziekcafé Elpee | Deinze | BE
13.06. | s.v. Jugendhaus Ost | Wolfsburg | DE
14.06. | Ballonfabrik | Augsburg | DE
15.06. | Cat | Ulm | DE
16.06. | Kunstverein | Nürnberg | DE
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Es ist sicher der wunderbarste Ansatz, eine Band zu gründen: eine gemeinsame Leidenschaft für Musik, das gemeinsame Bestreben, die Kraft der Musik zu nutzen, um Menschen zu bewegen, zu inspirieren und ihr Leben auf positive Weise zu beeinflussen. Es ist ein besonderes Band zwischen Menschen, die wissen, wie Musik dem Leben einen Sinn und Bedeutung geben kann. Und genau daraus ziehen die US-amerikanischen Prog-Metal-Pioniere THE MOURNING ihre Energie. Was 2017 als bloßes Aufnahmeprojekt von Sänger und Komponist Johnny Ray und Schlagzeuger Jason Berlin (Sohn des berühmten Bassisten Jeff Berlin) in Tampa, Florida, begann, entwickelte sich zu einer Selbstfindungsreise, die bald Gleichgesinnte anlockte, bis die Band mit dem Allrounder Alex Nasla (Ex-Witherfall, Produzent, Sänger und Keyboarder), dem italienischen Musiker und Komponisten Francesco Pinter (Gitarre), Leadsängerin Eliana Blanchard und Gitarrist Phillip Colacecchi komplett war.
Nach der Veröffentlichung ihrer noch recht experimentellen EP “Theosis” im Jahr 2018, mit der sich die Band auf die Reise begab, ihren wahren Sound und eine eigene Botschaft zu entdecken, sind The Mourning nun bereit, ihr erstes Album “HUSH” zu präsentieren, das am 24. Juni 2024 erscheinen wird. Besonders und neu: Der Longplayer glänzt mit einer viel stärkeren Betonung auf den Gitarren, einschließlich des Einsatzes von Slap-Gitarren, groovenden Riffs, engelsgleichen klassischen Gitarren, durchdringenden Gitarrensoli. Darüber hinaus bringt das Album aber, wie die Band betont, noch sehr viel mehr in ihren Sound ein, der ursprünglich stark von Opeth, Steven Wilson und Haken beeinflusst war: "Auf diesem Album haben wir auch die Harmonien durch den gefühlvollen Gesang von Eliana Blanchard auf die nächste Stufe gehoben, was den Songs einen viel reicheren harmonischen Klang und eine einzigartige Klangidentität verleiht." Die eindrucksvolle Energie zwischen den kontrastierenden Stimmen hebt das Hörerlebnis über die eindimensionale Atmosphäre des Gewohnten hinaus und lädt dazu ein, die Band auf ihrer turbulenten Reise zu begleiten, auf der sie die pure Präzision des Progressive Metal mit roher emotionaler Energie verbindet: "Wir versuchen, den Hörern vor dem Hintergrund einer virtuosen Klanglandschaft Einblicke zu geben, die den Geist für neue Ideen, Konzepte und inneres Wachstum öffnen. Manche Alben nehmen dich auf dieser Reise an die Hand – 'Hush' nimmt dich mit auf eine introspektive Reise zu dir selbst."
Und eines ist ganz klar: Dies ist nur der Beginn der eindrucksvollen Reise von The Mourning.
Den Anfang macht “Chaos Machine”, die erste Videosingle und Album-Opener. Wir alle kennen sie: Menschen, die das Chaos anzuziehen scheinen; es folgt ihnen einfach, wohin sie auch immer gehen. “Chaos Machine” sieht den Grund dafür in der inneren nihilistischen Einstellung dieser aufgewühlten Seelen, die das Chaos nach außen hin reflektiert. Schau dir gleich das Video zum Song mit einem Gitarrensolo des gefeierten Gitarristen Charlie Robbins (Syncatto) an:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj1dUyQ2d5E
Hier geht es direkt zur Single: https://links.themourningmusic.com/chaosmachine
The Mournings erstes Album “Hush” ist eine eindrucksvolle Prog-Wanderung, beeinflusst von den Größen des Progressive Metal; ein Album der Selbstfindung, der Beobachtungen über die Natur der Existenz selbst, gesellschaftliche Missstände und die Überwindung von Widrigkeiten.
Es erscheint am 24. Juni 2024 und ist ab sofort
vorbestellbar unter: https://themourningmusic.com/product/hush-cd/ (physisch)
https://links.themourningmusic.com/hush-album (digital)
Tracklist
1. Chaos Machine
2. The Mountain
3. He Cries
4. I Feel The Rain
5. Hush
6. The Wind
7. My Own Way
8. Cries Of The Mind
9. My Own Hell
10. Smooth Seas
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Die 2017 gegründete Melodic-Metal-Band AVERLANCHE aus Helsinki hat eine Fortsetzung ihres 2023 erschienenen zweiten Albums ARCTIC ATLAS veröffentlicht. Die EP THE DARK SIDE OF ATLAS enthält die zuvor veröffentlichte Single „She & the Dark Winter“ und drei Remix-Songs aus dem Album Arctic Atlas. Als Gastsänger auf der EP ist Mikael Salo zu hören, der von den Bands Metal De Facto, Dyecrest und Everfrost bekannt ist.
„Ursprünglich war unser Plan, Mikael als Gastsänger einzuladen, um mit Rebecca Duette zu singen. Diese Zusammenarbeit begann bereits im November 2022 und bis Januar 2023 hatten wir Mikaels Interpretationen von drei Songs aufgenommen. Sowohl unser Team als auch unsere Plattenfirma kamen zu dem Schluss, dass die Songs keinen Gastgesang erforderten. Da Mikael jedoch hervorragende Arbeit geleistet hatte, beschlossen wir, seine Versionen der Songs für mögliche zukünftige Verwendung aufzubewahren. So entstand die Idee der EP „The Dark Side of Atlas“. Kommentiert Antti Kopra, der Keyboarder der Band.
Hier können Sie sich die EP auf unterschiedlichen Musikdiensten anhören (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/averlanche-tdsoa
Von der The Dark Side of Atlas EP wurden zwei neue Lyric-Videos veröffentlicht:
She & the Dark Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slItutAcXHg
Atlas of Hearts (Alternative Version) feat. Mikael Salo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5807TC4h1jA
Im Frühjahr 2023 veröffentlichten Averlanche ihr zweites Studioalbum ARCTIC ATLAS, das in den Musikmedien in ganz Europa positive Resonanz fand. Das erste Konzert der Arctic Atlas-Tour fand im Juni 2023 beim JääliCityRokki-Festival statt. Als nächstes können Sie die Band am 6. Juni in Helsinki bei On the Rocks mit Memoira und Segmentia sehen.
THE
DARK SIDE OF ATLASVeröffentlichungsdatum: 26.04.2024 (digital)
Lieder:
She & the Dark Winter (Album Version)
Atlas of Hearts (Alternative Version) feat. Mikael Salo
Arctica (Alternative Version) feat. Mikael Salo
She & the Dark Winter (Alternative Version) feat. Mikael Salo
AVERLANCHE 2024:
Gesang: Rebecca Spörl
Gitarre: Otto Haalahti
Bass: Joona Tirkkonen
Tastaturen: Antti Kopra
Schlagzeug: Henri Tenhunen
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Marking the band’s natural progression, Divine Miasmata is a proposal
that simply cannot be ignored. This is easily the band's most complex, catchy, atmospheric, groovy, and dark record to date. Combining hard-labor musical craftsmanship with top-notch artistic finesse, this release will surely become a bright star on the firmament of Polish death metal.
The main cover artwork is by NaphulaArt, adding a visually stunning dimension to the release.
Watch the video for the album's first single, "The Black Pope" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQl49Zhi2WA
Divine Miasmata will be out July 12 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-order/pre-save at:
https://music.blacklion.nu/Disloyal
https://orcd.co/divine-miasmata
Tracklist 1. Divine Mismata
2. Silent Revolution
3. The Black Pope
4. 1347-1352
5. Stella Peccatorum
6. Betrayed Faith
7. Religion Of Warfare
8. Ravens Of Starvation
9. The Ascension Of Abaddon
Divine Miasmata was recorded at Monroe Sound Studio and engineered,
mixed and mastered by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski. The album was produced by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski and DISLOYAL. All music on the album was written by Artyom Serdyuk, except Intro, composed by Konstantin Kolesnikov. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Mytnik. Album track "Ravens Of Starvation" is based on a poem by Diana Suhova.
DISLOYAL is:
Artyom Serdyuk – guitars
Jaroslaw “Jaro” Paprota – drums
Konstantin Kolesnikov – vocals
Kolya Kislyi – bass
Yahor Liatkouski – guitars (live)
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Also a stunning music video made by Carlos Guimarães (G Media) is released today and it's available here: https://youtu.be/NffeRr5Mur4
Rute Fevereiro comments Alone single:
"This song's lyrics depict how technology and globalization have led us to communicate with numerous people but simultaneously made us feel more alone than ever. It highlights how the world has become more exposed through media and social networks but lacks empathy and humanization.
There's a sense that we're losing balance between the world we come from and the one we're heading towards. The lyrics criticize the shallow interactions facilitated by social media, where love is equated with fleeting gestures and genuine connections are replaced by superficial engagements.
Moreover, it addresses the voyeuristic tendencies encouraged by digital platforms, where people are more inclined to film or photograph distressing situations rather than offering genuine help. Overall, the song reflects on the need for a more balanced approach to technology and communication, one that preserves our humanity and fosters genuine connections amidst the digital noise."
Listen Symphony of Cerberus album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/enchantya-symphonyRising Star (Orchestral version) music video is available here: https://youtu.be/9VzdKW4zMzk
Biography:
Enchantya was born in 2004 when vocalist Rute Fevereiro took a break from her classic band Black Widows and started exploring music for a new project. In 2005, the band recorded their first EP, Moonlighting the Dreamer, out in 2006. Having witnessed a great reception, the band started to work on their first album, releasing 'Dark Rising’ through Massacre Records in 2012 to very positive reviews. After some time touring and promoting the album,the band began composing. However, artistic and creative differences about the new music's direction and sound would lead to the departure of members and the band split up.
Rute was alone with her project again and having to start all over. Fortunately, this did not stop Rute's motivation and a few months later, by March of 2016, she had chosen a whole new team of talented musicians to take Enchantya through the next step. After a year of rehearsing with amazing creative chemistry, the band created "On Light and Wrath" , Enchantya’s second album. Like in their debut album, the band booked a few months of studio recordings in 2018 with Fernando Matias at the Pentagon Audio Manufacturers, to bring the new album to life with eleven tracks, entitled "On Light and Wrath" , also taking one step further by adding violin, a whole choir of singers and the guest appearance of the vocalist from D E S I R E , Nuno Caldas, creating a very refreshed and even more epic sound for the band. Finnish label Inverse Records released Enchantya’s album in 2019.
In the middle of their second album's promo tour, the pandemic hit and the band spent the following two years composing and recording their new opus in the midst of all the chaos. The result was the band's third album "CERBERUS", a heavy and symphonic effort born of the songwriting through the world's conflicted times, and also Enchantya's most ambitious record to date. "Cerberus" was out on April 28th of 2023 to critical acclaim, considered Portugal's best metal album of the year, and nominating Enchantya for the Adamastor Award for best portuguese bands of 2023, alongside Moonspell and Seventh Storm.
Celebrating the success of "Cerberus", before all the awards the band was already preparing to announce "Symphony of Cerberus", the orchestral version of their acclaimed album. Now, on April 26th 2024, marking a year after the release of "Cerberus", Enchantya will release "Symphony of Cerberus", consisting of the 12 original tracks revamped for orchestra and choir, allowing the symphonic parts of "Cerberus" to shine and be heard in all its glory, with a few surprises including solo violins arranged and performed by violinist and composer Miguel Berkemeier, who has been accompanying the band on live shows throughout this era's tour.
Line-Up:
Rute Fevereiro: Singing and Growls
Fernando Campos: Lead Guitar
Fernando Barroso: Bass
Pedro Antunes: Piano, Keys and Orchestration
Bruno Guilherme: Drums
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“This year has Bay Area thrash/groove metal band Almost Dead returning with their latest studio album ‘Destruction is All We Know’. Almost Dead are a band which know exactly how to put their listener through the meat grinder because this band is aggressive and brutal from the get-go. ‘Destruction…’ takes the Bay Area blueprint and fuses it with the brutal breakdowns of metalcore to give that groove a real stage stomping neck snapper which crushes so well in modern metal. Realistically, the band do rely on this breakdown formula a little too much here, especially for old-school thrashers and groove fans, but ‘Destruction…’ isn’t about looking back, it’s about driving forward, and it does it marvellously.”
Adam McCann, Metal Digest
The band has recently returned home after and exhausting yet successful European tour supporting the progressive metal stalwarts ATHEIST.
Warheads In The Sky (official video link) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLIBN66EMYI
Selfish Suicide (lyric video link): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQxD1UoClTk&t=14s
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: may 10th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Officium Triste | Saturnus | Novembers Doom | Katatonia
It’s not that you are unforgiven. It’s not that I want to punish you for the catalogue of unthinking cruelties; words and actions that built a dark prison around the days of my childhood - days that, in my memories at least, should be endless summer, not tears and shadows. I know that you learned your life lessons from generations of broken teachers, whose baleful influence never leaves you, a constant presence in that house like a coterie of hateful ghosts. But I won’t carry this burden any further down the road. You will not haunt me as you have been haunted. I will not lose more years, puzzling at the complexities of indoctrinated guilt, my fingers bloody as they worry at that Gordian knot. I am cutting myself free and severing the ties that bind…
Severed Ties is the magnificent new single from Floridian doom metal entity, Somnent. Summoned into existence in 2015 by multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti – who still performs all instruments and vocals on the band’s studio recordings to this day – Somnent’s music is intensely emotional and deeply affecting, possessing a rare power born of its unflinching honesty and Giovanni’s ability to translate acutely personal perspectives into universally relatable themes. Severed Ties is the first new music to be released by Somnent since the outstanding 2021 album, Gardens From Graves, which was so warmly embraced by fans and critics alike and it offers everything that those who have been touched by Giovanni’s music could have hoped for; the beautifully measured progression of weighty riffs and the ethereal melody lines that caress them, the emotive lyrics enunciated with a quiet passion and the sheer depth of emotion that infuses every note. While Severed Ties is but a single song, it carries within it enough substance and worth for at least one full length album. Delivered with perfect pacing and a wonderful appreciation of space and simplicity, Severed Ties tells a tale of broken trust and the inversion of the sanctuary of family, a secret poison that has crept insidiously down through generations. It’s a song of immense sadness, but also one of hope as the seemingly endless procession of pain is finally broken…by the severing of ties.
Mixed and mastered by Jari Lindholm (Monolithe, Exgenesis, Desolator etc) Severed Ties has been blessed with a flawless sonic quality that allows the exquisite song writing and the deft nature of the performances to really shine. The accomplished nature of Somnent’s music has never been easier to appreciate. Severed Ties release on May 10th will herald a stately cavalcade of new music from Somnent that will arrive throughout 2024, so embrace this melancholic gem, let its sombre benedictions fall around you…and look to the future with hope.
Studio Line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti – All Music and Vocals
Live Line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti - Guitar/Vocals
Julian Lefler – Guitar
Shane Dohmen – Bass
Drums - Alejandro Acuña
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The album was recorded and produced at 48Nord Studios by Chris Schmid, the song "Granvilles Hammer" also features a guest appearance by Philly Byrne from the Irish band Gama Bomb, while the artwork was created by the scene icon Andreas Marschall.
For fans of : Exodus, Kreator, Tankard, Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Warbringer....
"Maze Of The Mind" impressively demonstrates the sheer indomitable joy with which the guys go about their work and gives an idea that the quartet is also capable of bringing this energy to the stage.
The band has just returned from a successful tour with Italian thrash heroes Angelus Apatrida.
Video links:
“Knockout In The First Round” official video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quLHhQabwXs
“Slaughter In The Water” live in Poznań https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HT7aY1tG0E
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"Hi-Tech
War" is a sonic and lyrical attack against the detrimental impact of human
actions on our planet. A powerful call for awareness and accountability, the
track urges a shift towards sustainable practices to safeguard the environment
for future generations.Born from a desire to confront the complexities of our times, AZIMUT19 is the brainchild of two long-time friends, Sigurd and Ainar. Their sound, a potent blend of melodic and death metal influences, creates a compelling atmosphere that serves as a powerful conduit between the band and their legions of fans.
AZIMUT19 draws inspiration from a pantheon of metal royalty, including Slayer, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and AC/DC, forging their own distinct sonic landscape in the process.
The current lineup of AZIMUT19 features:
Sergei Zhurov – Guitars
Alexey Magin – Vocals, Drums
Vitalii Mikulich – Bass
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This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
Order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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"Baron make no broken bones about their affinity for death metal from their home country, but they’ve taken that early ’90s blueprint, injected it with a hefty modern production, and sent it out, unfettered and ravenous, into the unsuspecting world"
BARON – “BENEATH THE BLAZING ABYSS “
For
fans of: Deicide, Rottrevore, Abhorrence,
early Amorphis, Convulse, Morbid AngelFinnish band Baron are straddling the styles of death and doom metal in a spectacular manner. In their faster, heavier moments, they seem to be a death metal band through and through but when they slow down, they showcase a wholly different dimension to their sound. They are able to do so without altering their imposing, crushing sound and the transitions in pace never seem abrupt but usually culminate into gigantic heaving and stomping parts as if a mountainous, infernal demon like the one on their artwork has decided to awaken after centuries only to mosh. It's the same the other way around, with slower parts building up to an apocalyptic rampage, volcanic fire spewing all over for added effect, and basically all hell breaking loose. It's only fitting that a Finnish band is tasked with this immense responsibility, with heroes from that land having already mastered both the styles and passed the skills down the generations. Baron are then indeed one of the most promising new bands from that part of the world, possessing the strength as well as having the sensibilities required to make this work, with surprisingly cohesive writing and clean, powerful execution.
Line up:
Tommi Astala - Vocals, Acoustic guitar
Jerry Tamminen - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
Teemu Karell - Guitar
Toni Nisukangas - Bass
Juuso Hämäläinen (Disguised Malignance, Azatoth) - Drums
Cover art by Misha Mono
Track listing:
1. Primordial Possession
2. Infernal Atonement
3. At the Dawn of Damnation
4. Incinerated Evil
5. Bound to the Funeral Pyres
6. Hands of Sin...
7. ...Swallowed by Fires Beneath
Official release date - April 26th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
This Video matches perfectly with the lyrics of the song
Dealing with the past that and aiming for the future.
Time passes fast, everything changes and all of a sudden you hear yourself talking about “those times”
This was the first song Niko added some melodies in the verses
A new door was opened!
Enjoy the here and now, it’s Neverlasting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_-cNaeYcTo
MYNDED are an versatile German thrash metal band whose sound engages a multitude of influences from classic bay area headbangers to groove metal to progressive thrash. The quartet has released their debut album "Dead End Paradise" in 2015 and will release their sophomore effort "THE LAST SUN" on May 3rd 2024.
Founded in 2011, the ambitious four-piece achieved their current line-up in 2017 with the addition of bass player Jonas Fischer (Hokum). Since then a busy live schedule and steady songwriting illustrate the band's trajectory - straight into every thrash fan's ears, mind and hearts.
For listeners of Testament, Megadeth, Anthrax, Trivium and Vendetta.
The group with Niko, Jonas, Joachim and Alex is currently promoting their second album, “The Last Sun”, due to be released on May 3rd.
Ten new songs are going to kick your asses. Mynded are extremely happy to be released on stage again.
The audience can look forward to new songs that have never been performed before, as well as old hits from the band.
Warm up your neck muscles, it's getting loud again!
Mynded? Can you eat that? Is that technical jargon? Oh no! Mynded is a musical ensemble.
To be precise, a wild THRASH metal band with all the trimmings: fast, electrifying riffs, driving drums,
rousing live shows and headbanging until you drop.
Because there are already enough half-baked, half-hearted things!
The quartet started out like any band in 2011: green behind the ears, but hungry for more from the start.
More rehearsals, more performances, more discipline for all aspects of the band.
The first manifesto followed in 2013 in the form of a completely self-produced EP entitled “Humanity Faded Away”.
The title track is still one of the absolute groove hits of Mynded's live show,
as well as the acoustic triple espresso "No Regrets", which will make every metal fan's adrenaline skyrocket.
The boys' enthusiasm for playing quickly spread, so that the first small tour was completed in 2014.
A year later, the debut album "Dead End Paradise" saw the artificial light of record stores.
With a label with worldwide distribution as reinforcement, the album became a personal milestone for the band.
Musically, the work perfectly summarizes Mynded's influences and role models at the time:
Comparisons with the giants of thrash metal (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament) as well as with more modern bands like Trivium or Lamb of God were not long in coming.
Almost 100 shows followed, which were landed without any booking agency, completely in the do-it-yourself style.
From the smallest bar to converted tractor trailers to the main stages of major festivals like Metaldays, the four rockers have played on all stages.
People were even invited to Kiev, Ukraine, to perform the songs that were once composed in their youth room.
All the kilometers covered with squashed limbs in a packed car, all the cinematic after-show parties, all these experiences make Mynded more than just an ordinary band among many.
It is a unit, connected by deep, long-standing friendship and absolute passion for music.
The group with Niko, Jonas, Joachim and Alex is currently promoting their second album, “The Last Sun”, due to be released on May 3rd.
Ten new songs are going to kick your asses. Mynded are extremely happy to be released on stage again.
The audience can look forward to new songs that have never been performed before, as well as old hits from the band.
Warm up your neck muscles, it's getting loud again!
http://www.youtube.com/user/myndedofficial
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Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: may 17th 2024
Genre: Deathcore
For fans of: Desolate Tomb | Osiah | Voluntary Mortification | Oceano
Hailing from Southern California, (Un)Worthy are a two piece band who summon up some of the heaviest and most uncompromising deathcore that has ever screamed out its rage at the world. Driven by their passionately held beliefs, vocalist Dennis and multi-instrumentalist Jordan have built their reputation upon releases like their 2021 debut album In The Face Of Death and 2023s monstrous EP, Where Light Divides - one of the fastest selling releases in label Rottweiler Records’ illustrious history! Now in 2024, those who thought they understood the magnitude of (Un)Worthy’s unflinching dedication and intensity, the extent of their devastating sonic fire power, are about to realise the error of their ways…
“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani - my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”- Mark 15:34
(Un)Worthy’s second album for Rottweiler Records, This Present Darkness, opens with first single, ‘Forsaken By God’ - and suffocating clouds of unnerving darkness gather like carrion crows, as the agonised words of Christ upon the cross are howled out in a desperate repeated mantra; the pressure building, the fear, the sense of disquiet constantly escalating, winding the nerves tighter and tighter before the punishing heaviness is unleashed in an all-consuming tidal wave of searing agony and despair. Blow after bone-breaking blow lands with bludgeoning force while an exotic melody winds its way through the darknesses in between. Complete with additional violent vocal exhortations from Voluntary Mortification’s Conner Luttig, ‘Forsaken By God’ flings wide the gates upon the implacable storm of brutality that is This Present Darkness. The light of salvation is hard to see as the seething sludge-ridden force of the album’s title track rains down upon you like burning magma, before the jagged leads of ‘Satan Whispers’ wound and scar. The moribund, mournful jeremiad of ‘Psalm Of Lament’ explodes into the absolute annihilation of ‘This Too Shall Pass’, featuring Holy Name guitarist Joe Holt and there is no respite as the album rampages on, no slackening in the fearsome pace or shattering heaviness…and when silence finally returns you will be left in a state of shock - stunned and brutalized. This Present Darkness sets new limits in terms of just how impactful and affecting deathcore can be.
Adorned in unsettling, monochromatic artwork - a vision of fear and solitude, a soul beset by nightmares - This Present Darkness will be released by Rottweiler Records on May 17th and nothing will stand in its way. A simply staggering collection of songs, steeped in atmosphere, built upon surging, rhythmic riffs and utterly colossal drums and shaped by a supremely caustic sound, This Present Darkness will smash through the opposition, tearing down boundaries and barricades, propelling the defiant deathcore of (Un)Worthy into the hearts and minds of advocates of absolute extremity worldwide.
Line-up:
Dennis - All Vocals
Jordan - All Instruments
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://unworthyband.com
https://www.facebook.com/unworthyband.ca
The band's evolution has seen them grow from their groove/thrash roots to incorporate elements of death and doom metal and has led to the band's tracks being featured around the world on radio, TV and compilation albums.
Crushing live shows and the ability to drive crowds to the next level has been rewarded with guest appearances on bills with Sepultura, Megadeth, Death Angel, Korn, Hellyeah, Fear Factory, Corrosion of Conformity, Black Label Society, Chimaira, SerjTankian, Bullet For My Valentine and many more.
The new EP, ‘SUBMIT OR DEATH’, is releasing later in 2024 and the 3rd single “Thorns” is dropping just now.
“I've learned to appreciate thorns … the thorns taught me the game. – Mark Lawrence, Prince of Thorns
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6LNRnXKAbA
From the tribal beats and doom laden opening riff “Thorns” is an offering with darker turns from Just One Fix. The 3rd single from the forthcoming EP ‘Submit or Death’, the idea for the song was born from the pages of Mark Lawrence’s Broken Empire trilogy.
“Thorns” deals with the reality that we are all broken, twisted and shaped by our worst experiences and become who we are because or maybe in spite of them. As a result, people tend to mask themselves to who they think the world wants them to be.
Tracing that idea with a structure of groove laden guitar, pulsing bass and a throbbing beat that hypnotically weaves into the ear captures the imagination.
https://www.youtube.com/@JoFOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/justonefixnz
HOLYCIDE – “TOWARDS IDIOCRACY”
Label: Xtreem MusicRelease date: june 6th 2024
Genre: Thrash Metal
For fans of: Slayer | Exodus | Sepultura | D.R.I.
The boiling clouds of war spread across the polluted skies, once blue now stained pus-yellow by the endless streams of incinerated waste. Factory towers spew their venomous chemicals into the air, like filthy syringes injecting disease into the atmosphere. Beneath this vast mural of destruction, empty headed, unthinking humanity stumbles into the grave, eyes fixed firmly on their phones as they digitally protest how important, how beautiful, how brave they all are…dreaming in their virtual world of pretty colours while reality burns, chokes on effluents and drowns in yesterday’s treasures, today’s offal. And through the hail of bullets and cancerous fumes we march on, from our brave new world towards idiocracy…
Towards Idiocracy is the third full length album from Spain’s premier thrash metal battle tank, Holycide. Following on from 2023s rampaging EP, Bazookiller, Towards Idiocracy is armed to the teeth with machinegun riffs and prophecies of destruction; a completely uncompromising thrash attack on the soulless avarice, self-serving arrogance and blind stupidity of mankind and its crumbling towers, built upon the rotting carcass of this once paradisiacal world. Opening with the pit-inducing anthem ‘A.I. Supremacy’ Towards Idiocracy is utterly invested with the spirit of thrash metal and tracks like the neck-snapping ‘Remote Control’ trample over modern trends and influences, leaving them bleeding in the dust, torn apart by scything solos, devastating drum artillery and the confrontational vocal prowess of front man Dave Rotten (Avulsed). A glorious, faithful cover of the Atrophy classic ‘Chemical Dependency’ fits perfectly into the Holycide assault, emphasising the band’s thrash mastery and dedication. Teeth-grindingly intense, Towards Idiocracy is inarguably Holycide’s finest release to date, featuring more top class riffs than most bands can muster in an entire career. The sheer firepower unleashed by the likes of ‘Angry For Nothing’ and ‘Pleased To Be Deceived’ is just breathtaking. With Towards Idiocracy Holycide have driven their standard through the fractured skull of modern metal and screamed out a challenge to all-comers.
Towards Idiocracy is set for release through Xtreem Music at 6pm on the 6th of June – the international day of Slayer – and there could be no more appropriate day to unleash its fury as this album represents Holycide’s very own Reign In Blood; an album of unrelenting ferocity that sees the band attaining new levels of violence and force! The quality of the band’s songs and performances is matched by the sound achieved through the mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández Milla (Angelus Apatrida, Avulsed etc) and Davide Billia (Posthuman Abomination, Beheaded etc) - absolute thrash perfection, blending crisp precision and bone breaking impact. Completing this incredible package is the magnificent cover, created by Ukrainian artist Daemorph (The Black Dahlia Murder, Stabbing etc) – putting the final seal of absolute quality on what will surely be the finest thrash metal album of 2024. Be ready for total thrash apocalypse! Holycide are coming!
Line-up:
Dave Rotten - Vocals
Vicente J. Payá - Bass
Salva Esteban - Guitar
Ankor Ramírez - Guitar
Santi ‘GoG’ Arroyo - Drums
https://www.xtreemmusic.com/
http://www.deathmetal.biz/holycide/
https://www.facebook.com/holycide
Death... Decay... Zombies... Sickness... and Horror! HPGD welcomes Morbid Grave to the roster with The Slime Crawlers + EP! Hailing from Denmark, Morbid Grave was formed in 2021 and delivers primitive, dirty, rotten, and horrendous old-school Death Metal. The debut album The Slime Crawlers is an ugly tale about mutated and zombified creatures multiplying in toxic slime, to ascend from the deep and annihilate mankind and infest the earth. This release also contains the EP Pandemic Mutations as bonus tracks. Morbid Grave is the sick creation from the mind of Michael Huhle (Blackhorned, Grímnismál, Augu Sigyn, Victimizer, Ravishing, and countless others).
Pure filth-dripping Death Metal for fans of Grave, Incantation, Church Of Disgust, Undergang, Autopsy, Nihilist, Repugnant, Anatomia, Coffins, Death Breath, and early Obituary.
Tracklisting:1. Slime Crawlers
2. Recycled Body Fluids
3. NecroVomit Convulsions
4. Crypts Of Death
5. Tormented By The Undead
6. Gruesome Disfigured Existence
7. Silent Screams From The Deep
8. Corroded Bodies Dissolved In Slime
9. The Reanimating Process
10. Infected Impending Doom
11. ...Slow Crawling Death...
12. Corrosive Stench Of Disgust
13. Into The Caves Of The Cursed
14. Morbid Corpses
15. Moldy Dungeon Of Skulls
16. Pandemic Mutations
17. Forever Rotting
www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath/videos
www.horrorpaingoredeath.com
https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
De Pankraker Records is thrilled to unveil the upcoming release of the debut album 'TAPESTRY OF UNSPEAKABLE HORRORS' by the formidable WICTHFUKKER, soon available on vinyl! Mark your calendars for the monumental day: 6.6.2024.
Witchfukker, a dominating force within the realm of extreme metal, are renowned for their unyielding fusion of black, death, and thrash metal. This powerhouse hails from Dutch Limburg, where they've cultivated a reputation for their uncompromisingly aggressive and ferocious sound. Proud torchbearers of the Australian sound legacy, Witchfukker unleashes eight tracks of horrid death thrash on their debut album "Tapestry of Unspeakable Horrors", presented on a raw and unapologetic slab of wax courtesy of De Pankraker Records. Brace yourself for a relentless sonic assault that demands attention and commands respect. Raw and ugly with no fukking remorse. Brace yourself and fukk off.
Formed about six years ago, Witchfukker wasted no time in making their presence known in the underground metal scene. Their music is a sonic assault of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and venomous vocals, channeling the raw energy and intensity of black, thrash and death metal pioneers. These guys know their classics!
With a lyrical focus on Darkness, Horror, Cosmicism, and Violence, Witchfukker's songs explore the depths of human depravity and the chaotic forces that lie beyond the realm of normalcy. Their music is a cathartic release of aggression and defiance, appealing to fans of extreme metal looking for an unrelenting auditory experience.
Witchfukker's live performances are nothing short of explosive. Their stage presence radiates a relentless energy, captivating audiences and creating an atmosphere of chaos and mayhem. Their shows are a testament to their dedication and passion for delivering an unforgettable experience to their fans.
Link to the album: https://on.soundcloud.com/DS9cRjQKMgZo9y7n7
Track
titles
Track time1. Pain beyond death 04:08
2. Sordid Aggression 04:51
3. Death Komes Ripping Through 03:02
4. Abyssal Autosarkophagy 08:11
5. Descension Into Horrid Delirium 05:15
6. Nymphomania 06:14
7. March of the Metal SS 02:44
8. Grueling Interkourse 05:38
9. Tinnitus of the Eldritch 03:06
Witchfukker discography:
Alcoholic Metal Demo 2019 Headbangers Records
Rehearsal 18-7-19 Demo 2019 Independent
Total Wimpslaughter Demo 2020 Independent
Horrid Visions Video 2021 Independent
Deathaemorrhage Demo 2022 Destruktion Records
About De Pankraker Records:
De Pankraker was born in the depths of the underground, a rebellious radio program that delved into a cluster of metal sub-genres known for their daring sonic and visual transgressions. By 2022, it had expanded its reach with a magazine, and in 2023, it emerged from the shadows with its own festival. Now, in 2024, we proudly unveil De Pankraker Records, delving even deeper into the abyss with a distro and label.
We're all about serving up dishes that are cold and old-school. No fancy stuff, no technicalities, and definitely no triggered drums.
Metal for demons!!
https://www.facebook.com/DePankraker
https://www.facebook.com/witchfukkerband
GRAND MASSIVE – “HOUSES OF THE UNHOLY”
Release: 23. May 2024
The germans from Grand Massive have been on the road since 2009. With "Houses Of The Unholy", the bavarians are now releasing 5 songs that, with a playing time of just under 28 minutes, are not far removed from the longplayers of many other colleagues, but are not a "normal" release for the band itself.
On the contrary: it is very special and not only intended to bridge the waiting time for the next, "really long" album but offers some special features. For example no one other than the legendary Bay Area guitarist Doug Pearcy (Blind Illusion, ex-Heathen, ex-Anvil Bitch) recorded almost all the solos!
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Century
Media Records and InsideOutMusic are thrilled to unveil the "FIRST
CHAPTER" of a comprehensive catalogue re-issue for iconic death
metallers EDGE OF SANITY and the diverse prog/hardrock
band NIGHTINGALE, both led by Dan Swanö.Celebrate the rebirth of these albums, now available in previously unreleased formats and enhanced with new material, all remastered by Swanö. These re-issues are not just polished - some feature new remixes adding further allure.
Dan Swanö shares his enthusiasm: "It's exhilarating to see these albums available again, detailed and presented as they were always meant to be heard. This campaign isn't just about revisiting the past—it's about re-introducing these powerful works in their definitive forms, complete with corrected lyrics and rich liner notes."
The "First Chapter" of the re-issue series includes classics like "Purgatory Afterglow", "Until Eternity Ends - EP", and more. Don't miss the newly remixed single "Twilight (Remix 2024)" by EDGE OF SANITY, now available!
Stream the new single here: https://edgeofsanity-nightingale.lnk.to/ReIssuesNe
Get ready to rediscover these monumental albums with the quality and care they deserve, finally easy to acquire through Century Media Records and InsideOutMusic.
Counting down the days, Armed With Despise will be the only pre-album release before the new ANCST album CULTURE OF BRUTALITY drops on May 3rd via Yenohala Tapes/ Lifeforce Records.
With
12 years of mayhem under their belt, Ancst returns to the basics on their 4th
album “culture of brutality”. While their last effort “Zorn” took
them into trve black metal territory, “culture of brutality” strips
that away and sucker punches you right in the throat with its very own brand of
grindcore and death metal infused metallic HC, with pieces of crust, scramz and
sludge thrown into the mix. 20 songs, delivered in under 34 minutes about
gentrification, wage slavery & capitalism, sexism, mental health and the
issues of modern western society. if its rage that you wanted, “culture of
brutality” will deliver.As the previous albums "culture of brutality" is again a split label release between the band's own label Yenohala Tapes and Lifeforce Records.
ANCST on tour:
26.04. - Rosenkeller, Jena, Germany
27.04. - Emil, Zittau, Germany
04.05. - Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany
08.05. - Goldgrube, Kassel, Germany
09.05. - Zeckentempel, Leipzig, Germany
10.05. - Immerhin, Würzburg, Germany
11.05. - AK40, Suhl, Germany
14.05. - EKH, Wien, Austria
15.05. - Dopamin, Budapest, Hungary
16.05. - AKC Attack, Zagreb, Croatia
17.05. - Astro Club, Fontanafredda, Italy
18.05. - Live Stage, Innsbruck, Austria
19.05. - Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
21.05. - Ebrietas, Zürich, Switzerland
22.05. - Juha West, Stuttgart, Germany
23.05. - P8, Karlsruhe, Germany
24.05. - Halle am Rhein, Köln, Germany
25.05. - B58, Braunschweig, Germany
CULTURE OF BRUTALITY out May 3rd
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The song is available on all digital platforms and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LzzYmep7UdA
"The Determinism Of Essence In Matter" out on May 17, features 6 long songs that take you back in time. With this release FOREVER FALLING give life to an extremely amazing sonorous universe, all united by a stunning production and the fact that John Suffering delivers a compelling performance with his own particular style of vocals offering sincere eulogies along with the visceral carnage of a soul in pain, with poetic lyrics of a quality not often seen in this genre.
Tracklist:
1. Leave Me The Stars
2. The Touch Of Ice
3. September Song
4. The Wind Of Remembrance
5. It Is Absence
6. To You...
FOREVER FALLING music is a triumph of melancholy, an austere image of solitude and grief, an absolute must have for fans of SHAPE OF DESPAIR, FUNERAL, early MY DYING BRIDE, PARADISE LOST, SWALLOW THE SUN.
Abandon all hope, for a new era of pain is upon us.
"The Determinism Of Essence In Matter" digipak CD could be pre-ordered at https://shorturl.at/adIZ8
https://www.facebook.com/foreverfallingband
BA’AL – “SOFT EYES”
Label: Ripcord RecordsRelease date: may 3rd 2024
Genre: Blackened Post Metal
For fans of: Conjurer | Oathbreaker | Inter Arma | The Ocean
I surrender control and let my grip relax, my focus drift…and the darkness that hangs behind you, that surrounds your haunted face like a fractured halo, swims forward in my awareness. I see the movement in the overlapping shadows, the devils of memory that dance about you and plague you with whispered cruelties and lullabies of doubt. I see the margin walkers that carry your burdens like pilgrims on dusty, night time roads. I see the outliers who guard your dreams in the frayed places on the very edge of remembrance. I see what has shaped you and broken you, what has painted you in the colours of old blood and pain, when I gaze upon you with softer eyes...
Soft Eyes is a tome of stories, a path between shadows, the moment the sun slips below the horizon encapsulated in sound …it is the long awaited return of Ba’al. Nearly four years on from the release of their beautiful, gruelling debut album, Ellipsism, Sheffield’s darkest sons are ready to unveil their most powerful, emotive and inspiring work to date. Comprising of three gargantuan tracks that carry the listener through doors of perception, over seas of emotion to storm-ravaged, distant shores of revelation - Soft Eyes is an EP that can leave you changed by its visitation. The music exists in the twilight realms between definitions, where doom and sludge meet beneath the cold moon of ambient and noise, where gothic touches brush lightly against the skin of blackened post metal. Pulsing rhythms and fragile cascades of introspective melody collide with riffs like towering black stone monoliths and impassioned, agony-infused vocals howl like storms arising from the bleakest corners of the earth. All encompassing melancholy, scarring grief and a hollowing sense of loss swirl in a seemingly inescapable vortex of sound, yet, almost invisible, a pale grey light of hope flickers at the edge of the darkness… The breadth, depth and fierce intensity of Ba’al’s sound is breathtaking and Soft Eyes represents the perfect distillation of everything they have to offer. It is a sacrifice, an offering and between the raging walls of chaos, a silent assurance of understanding.
Recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Conjurer, Dawn Walker, Mountain Caller, Ithaca etc) at No Studio in Manchester and mastered by the in demand Brad Boatright (Kylesa, Vastum, Obituary, Night Demon etc) at Audiosiege, Soft Eyes sounds simply incredible; overwhelming, richly textured, crushingly heavy and wonderfully dynamic. The EP will hit the streets on May 3rd through Ba’al’s new label, Ripcord Records and the impact will be seismic. With Soft Eyes Ba’al have created a game changing record that will capture the hearts of all who wander into its dark embrace.
Line-up:
Joe Stamps - Vocals
Richard Spencer - Bass
Nick Gosling - Guitar
Chris Mole - Guitar
Luke Rutter - Drums
WONNEMOND FESTIVAL
09. / 10. / 11. Mai 2024 Sebnitz
Ein weiterer Wonnemond ersteigt das Firmament und erhellt das malerische Ambiente hoch auf dem Berge mit einem kalten Lichte. In vertrauter Umgebung mit dem die Ferne eröffnenden Blick wird das diesjährige Wonnemond-Festival zelebriert.
Das Wonnemond-Festival jährt sich dieses Jahr zum elften Male. Auf den Höhen des Sebnitzer Berglands mit dem Blick in die böhmischen Fernen, hat sich das Festival seinen festen Platz im Sebnitzer Kulturgeschehen erarbeitet. Der Fokus liegt darauf, dem Sebnitzer Raum auch Außenwirkung zu verschaffen und internationales Flair in die Grenzlande zu bringen.
Seit sich im Jahr 2017 die inhaltliche Komponente hin zu einem nahezu reinen Metal-Festival bewegt hat, wird der internationale Gedanke immer omnipräsenter. Auch in diesem Jahr finden sich Bands aus den USA, Finnland, der Slowakei und Tschechien wieder, die ihrerseits Rang und Namen genug haben, dem Geschehen auf dem Berge überregionale Bedeutung zu verschaffen.
Das Festival wird veranstaltet vom Klangmanufaktur Sebnitz e.V. in Zusammenarbeit mit noisepoint. Präsentiert und unterstützt wird das Festival u.a. von Skullcrusher Dresden e.V., Eastclub Bischofswerda, Katharsis Agency, Dicktator Soundz und Morningstar Concerts.
Dem Zwei-Tages-Festival geht am 9. Mai eine Himmelfahrtszeremonie mit den Franken um FALLACY voran, die im Rahmen der Christi Himmelfahrt mit einem bunten Strauß voller metallener Blüten aufwarten und dabei in einem vierstündigen Feier-Programm vielerlei Coversongs zum Besten geben.
MANTAR (D) Sludge/ Black Metal
EYEHATEGOD (USA) Sludge/ Doom Metal
MILKING THE GOATMACHINE (D) Deathgrind
NAILED TO OBSCURITY (D)
APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE (USA) Doom Metal
BLACK MAGIC SIX (FIN): Garage/ Rock’n’Roll/ Blues/ Punkrock
AUTUMN NOSTALGIE (SVK) Post Black Metal/ Ambient
BAHRATAL (CZ) Black Metal/ Punk
SAXORIOR (D) Pagan/ Black Metal
WANDAR (D) Black Metal
VOLTER (D) Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal
SECONDDEATH (D) Death Metal
ULTIMA NECAT (D) Black/ Death Metal
Tickets unter
https://www.eventim-light.com
https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/5a6bad2de2ded504b5e125f6
WOLVESPIRIT gelingt das neuronale Wunder: Ihre neue Single "STILL UNDEFEATED" kann Taube wieder hören lassen!
Äh,
wie bitte? Das klingt sehr verdächtig nach einer absoluten
Bullshit-Meldung! Ja
richtig: Schön wär’s – aber das ist totaler
Bullshit. Und warum? Weil „Bullshit“ nicht
nur der Name, sondern auch das Konzept des
neuen WolveSpirit-Albums ist,
das diesen Sommer als Nachfolger von „Change The
World“ erscheinen
wird, das sich 2022 auf Platz 30 in den deutschen Albumcharts
platzieren
konnte.
Wer die gesamte Bullshit-Geschichte der Classic/Hard Rocker zur neuen Single in voller Blüte erfahren möchte, findet diese hier https://www.wolvespirit.com/news/
Nun aber zu den echten Fakten: „Still Undefeated“ ist ein Ausdruck der unbeugsamen, ursprünglichen Wahrheit, die wir alle als Menschen in uns tragen. Für WolveSpirit ist es zugleich eine Art Mantra, sich immer ihrer kollektiven Stärke und Entschlossenheit bewusst zu sein. Die Energien in uns und um uns herum befinden sich in einem oftmals komplexen Spannungsverhältnis. Yin und Yang, Licht und Dunkelheit sind in einem immer wiederkehrenden Tanz umeinander verwoben. In dieser Spannung liegt eine verborgene Schönheit und eine Kraft, der WolveSpirit mit jeder Zeile ihrer neuen Single nachspüren – und sich dabei fragen, welche Macht diese entfesselte Kraft haben könnte, wenn nicht Zwietracht uns immer wieder in den Zyklus von Zerstörung und Neuaufbau zwingen würde.
Die Würzburger Band beschreibt eine weitere Ebene ihres neuen Werkes: "Mit 'Still Undefeated' wollten wir auch auf die Entfremdung von der wahren Quelle unseres Seins und die allgegenwärtige Verzerrung der Wahrheit hinweisen, die unsere Träume in Ängste verwandelt. Es ist ein Aufruf, sich dieser Verzerrungen bewusst zu werden und den Mut zu finden, sich ihnen entgegenzustellen, um wieder in Einklang mit unserem wahren Selbst und unseren ursprünglichen Träumen zu kommen."
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmbCVcWaFe4
"Still Undefeated" ist ab sofort erhältlich: https://bfan.link/still-undefeated
„Bullshit“ ist das bisher ambitionierteste Projekt der Bandgeschichte, die u.a. bereits auf gemeinsame Tourneen mit Uriah Heep und Spiritual Beggars zurückblicken kann. WolveSpirit werden uns in immer neuen Episoden zur neuen Albumveröffentlichung und darüber hinaus führen und dabei ebenso viel Bullshit aufdecken wie verbreiten, um alle dazu zu ermuntern, ihre Bullshit-Detektoren immer schön auf Empfang geschaltet zu lassen. Falls also jemand etwas von oder über WolveSpirit hören oder lesen sollte, das sehr Bullshit-verdächtig daherkommt, dann lohnt sicherlich ein zweiter Blick.
„Let Me Tell You A Story – About The Darkness And The Light“
WolveSpirit sind:
Deborah “Debbie” Craft (Gesang)
Richard “Rio” Wolfhart (Gitarre)
Sylvana “Silly” Lenzschau (Bass)
Oliver Wolfhart (Orgel)
Martin Monroe (Schlagzeug)
https://wolvespirit.com
https://www.facebook.com/WolveSpiritBand/
OVERTOUN embarks on a Brazilian
tour this May to support their critically acclaimed album, "THIS
DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE."
After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Overtoun is ready to ignite the stages of some of Brazil's most electrifying venues. The band expresses their excitement:
"We're so pumped to finally announce our Brazilian tour after waiting it out for four years due to the pandemic! It means a lot to us to rock out in the home country of so many awesome bands from the South American scene that we love. Big shoutout to WormholeDeath, VistaRock, SwillStraps, and Franklin Strap for having our backs through it all!"
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.
www.overtoun.com
CLEARXCUT
– “AGE OF GRIEF”
Release date: april 26th, 2024
CLEARxCUT is out there to spread the message of total liberation. (Former) Members of HEAVEN SHALL BURN, IMPLORE, and KING APATHY/THRÄNENKIND started this collective, because they are dedicated to the vegan straight edge (XVX) and want to confront listeners with inconvenient thruths and todays harsh reality. The German band addresses their songs and convictions to all people who are prepared to stand up for a better, fairer future - but especially to all anarchists, anti-fascists, feminists, primitivists and indigenous peoples of the world. Or to put it brief: to all defenders of our earth. The stylistic choice of means falls on metallic hardcore, which is rooted in a strong DIY ethic
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"Industrie III" is heavily influenced by downbeat 90’s electronica blended with the band's signature industrial atmospheres. Watch the video for "Industrie III" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTBPVL46YI
Industrie is comprised of six conceptually linked chapters and ends with a scathing revisioning of Mahyem's "Freezing Moon." The album brings a new concept never explored by the band, this forthcoming release is more experimental and way more digestive than the previous releases, incorporating some groove-paced riffs into the grisly aggression and the apocalyptic landscapes.
Industrie is set for release on May 31.
Listen to the album's first single, "Industrie II" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQ_2BgbNOM
Tracklisting:
1) Industrie I
2) Industrie II
3) Industrie III
4) Industrie IV
5) Industrie V
6) Industrie VI
7) Freezing Moon
Stream previous DUSK releases at https://duskvt.bandcamp.com/
“...if one band succeeded in the immeasurable feat of composing the soundtrack of your worst nightmares, it would undoubtedly be the Costa Ricans of Dusk!” - Soil Chronicles
DUSK is an atmospheric industrial black metal project formed as an official band in 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DUSK is known to incorporate industrial with some atmospheric black metal overtones. The overall sound approaches a mixture of hard bass with dark landscapes, full of relenting uncaring pounding blast beats and slow, powerful doom patterns, mixed with inhuman growling vocals and modern electronic influences. The band shared the stage with Samael in Costa Rica during their 2019 Latin American Tour.
DUSK is:
Dusk - programming synthesizers and effects
Shaman - vocals
Implacable - guitar
Pàlak - bass
https://linktr.ee/dusk27
The single can be accessed on all major digital platforms by visiting the following link: https://ditto.fm/prison-realm
Legionary main man Frank D'Erasmo issued the following statement about the new EP:
"For years, I’ve been wanting to have a clean singer on a Legionary record. As my melodies continued to get better, it just seemed like the next logical progression for me to take. I did everything else that I wanted to musically (write an 11-minute epic, write multiple brutal/epic EPs), so it just seemed like the right time. This new EP features Chris Clancy, vocalist of Mutiny Within, so fans of his work should love this EP. The first three tracks are brand new and mix the past brutal elements of Legionary with a new proggy feel, as well as the clean vocals. The melodies on this EP are my strongest yet, and I truly believe people will find that these tracks have a lot of replay value! The final track is a remake of an old Legionary song (the title track from our one and only album, Arcane Divisions). The original recording was less than stellar, but we always loved the track, so re-recording it felt like a great idea. This EP blends the new with the old!" - Frank D'Erasmo
FFO: Kreator, Death, Into
Eternity, Iced Earth
Pre-order: https://legionary.bandcamp.com/album/prison-realm-ep
Track Listing:
1. Question Everything
2. Prison Realm
3. Neuroweaponry
4. Arcane Divisions (Remake)
EP Credits:
All Music written by Frank D’Erasmo.
All Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo (Except "Arcane Divisions", which was originally written by Tim Rocheny, and revised by Brian Kingsland).
Guitar Solos written by Tony Barhoum.
Mixed/Mastered by Ben Karas.
Artwork: Frank D'Erasmo
Tracks 1-3:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums & Bass
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Chris Clancy: Vocals
"Arcane Divisions" Line-up:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars & Drums
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Mike Carra: Bass
Brian Kingsland: Vocals
Bio:
Legionary is a death/thrash/melodic metal band, originally formed in The Bronx. Legionary once played live regularly, but is now a one-man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitars/Main Composer). Frank uses the services of some of the best metal musicians in the Tri-State area, and is currently dedicated to doing studio projects only at the moment.
The band was established in 2007 by Frank. Although Frank put an album to works immediately, it wasn't until early 2010 that a complete line-up had been achieved.
Legionary's self-titled demo was released in September of 2010, and quickly received high praise amongst New York and New Jersey metalheads. The demo includes two original tracks, "Deceiver" and "Awakening Reprisal." The performance earned Frank the honor of being enlisted on "Sick Drummer Magazine" the website.
Legionary's full length debut album titled Arcane Divisions (later remixed/remastered in late 2014) was released on iTunes in April 2012. It consists of 10 pulverizing tracks, each of which has their own identity. The album continues where the demo left off, but this time punishes you for nearly 50 minutes with riff after riff.
On April 16, 2013, Legionary released a 4 song EP titled Path Of Tyranny. The songs are politically themed, average around 4 minutes, and feature a new tuning for the band. The songs are in D standard tuning, which is a change from their usual C standard tuning. Regardless of the higher tuning, these songs are quite possibly Legionary's most intense to date, and feature a more thrashy/"epic" feel. The goal this time around was to have a more modern sounding mix.
The Once And For All EP, released in May of 2014, raised the bar even higher. These are the most mature and most technical Legionary songs ever, and feature the return of ex-lead guitarist Tony Barhoum, and newcomer Mike Dreher (Bassist for Condition Critical & Lich King).
The trend continues to this day, as Legionary looks to push their musical abilities to their limits on each release!
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Label : Dawn of Murk (Darkwoods)
Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 5/06/2024
Genre : Abrasive Death Doom Metal from Scotland
Gom Jabbar is the solo project of Scottish musician Joseph E. Kelly, whom you may know for his brutal main band, the rude death metalers Penny Coffin, a band that could have emerged in the late eighties from the same breeding ground as legends like Winter, Disembowelment, Necro Schizma or the gods Lord of Putrefaction, but is now doing so, in the midst of the 21st century, to remind us that doom metal can (and should) sound damn rough, unhealthy and abrasive
As you’ll see, we're dealing with a truly remarkable project, where the primal and primitive death doom metal we were discussing is taken to the farthest extreme with absolutely abrasive and distorted production, layered with noise, industrial sounds, featuring hypnotic atmospheric passages loaded with spectral samples and vocal lines that push the boundaries of extremity, depraved and utterly corrupted...
This collection of demos, presented under the title Obsidian Black Carrion, gathers the first three rituals of Gom Jabbar, three true alchemical transmutations of highly personal death doom metal deeply rooted in the old and rugged sound of masters like Disembowelment, Old Funeral or (early) Morgion, with striking experimental touches reminiscent of Portal, Encoffination or Spectral Voice...
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https://gomjabbardeath.bandcamp.com/album/demo
NECRONOMICON – “ THE DEMOS “
One
of the earliest extreme German Metal bands: NECRONOMICON's earliest works: Demo
1 Total Rejection (1985), Demo 2 Blind Destruction (1985) and two tracks from
the ‘Break Out’ compilation album 1986
Necronomicon is a German Thrash Metal Legend, founded in 1983. The band still exists today and has released eleven full length albums up till now. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems with founding member Freddy (guitars and vocals). Restored, remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Vio Lence, Sodom, Destruction). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Vio Lence, Malevolent Creation, Hirax).
Genocide (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Total Rejection (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Rebel (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Woman (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Danger (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Wehrt Euch (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Intro (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Iron Charm (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Insanity (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Blind Destruction (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Bloody Revenge (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
Blind Destruction( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
EXPULSION – “ A BITTER TWIST OF FATE”
Expulsion was formed in November 1988 by Calle Fransson on drums, Anders Holmberg on bass and Stefan Lagergren on guitars. April 1989, Expulsion released their first demo called ‘Cerebral Cessation’. November that year they recorded their second demo ‘Veiled in the mists of mystery’. In 1990 Expulsion entered the Sunlight Studios (Entombed Dismember, Tiamat etc.), to record two tracks produced by Tomas Skogsberg. After these recordings Expulsion split up due to military services of the band members and reformed with 2 new members 2 years later. Their first new release was the ‘A Bitter Twist of Fate’ 3 track mini cd.
This self-released mini cd is now a much sought after album and is for sale on eBay and discogs for 250 to 400 euros. Now finally re-issued, including one special bonus track "Let the Ravens Fly" (taken from the ‘History of Things to Come’ comp cd, 1994). The booklet contains liner notes, rare pictures and has the original artwork restored
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The music of Februus is a breath of fresh air in an overfamiliar genre. They're innocuously opening portals to other untraversed realms within their songs and it completely changes your perspective of the style and its previously assumed limitations. What's more, they've managed to keep it coherent, heavy and yes, fun. Check out a couple of songs on Bandcamp https://februusdm.bandcamp.com/album/surveillance-orgy
FEBRUUS – “SURVEILLANCE ORGY “
For
fans of
- Edge of
Sanity, Pan-Thy-Monium, Carbonized, Morbus Chron, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Afflicted, Swelling Repulsion, Floating As if the
recent onslaught by progressive death metal
bands Diskord, Atvm, Swelling Repulsion and Defect
Designer on the label wasn't enough, Februus join the raiding
party and bring the fireworks with their unheralded gem of a release in
'Surveillance Orgy'. Originally self-released by the sole band member, it blew
away every unsuspecting listener who chanced upon it. There are only five songs
on the album, the shortest one being three minutes and the longest one touching
almost 15 minutes, and it's clear that their expression can't be confined by
anything trivial of that sort. They seem to warp through time, nay, dimensions
in the multiverse going by how often the music takes sudden, unexpected detours
within each of the songs. The experience is unparalleled; the progressions are
highly unpredictable and the manner in which they hurtle through them is both
dizzying and exhilarating, all the while maintaining a sufficient heaviness
worthy of the death metal tag. This is an album that transports the listener
not to a particular place but all fucking over. And those adventurous enough
will only strap in tighter, for albums like these are as rare as a cosmic event
occurring only once every few decades.
Line up:
Andreas Karlsson - All vocals, guitar, bass, electronic sounds and drum programming
Mixing by Andreas Karlsson
Mastering by Mattias Persson
Cover painting, layout and logo by Daniel Karlsson
Track listing:
1. Gentrification of the Soul 07:06
2. Morning Star over Deathlehem 08:25
3. The Price of Enterprise 03:13
4. Surveillance Orgy 08:01
5. Resignation Syndrome 14:25
Official release date - July 19th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
FFO: The Black Dahlia Murder, Darkest Hour, At the Gates
"Midnight Altar was written in the weeks following the passing of vocalist Steve Naemark''s father. The lyrics capture the vulnerability he felt while holding his father's hand in his final moments. The song is about the final stage of grief: acceptance. The lyrics are a reminder to focus on the time they spent together, instead of dwelling on the time they cannot."- Wyrmhaven
The band is currently writing their as-yet-untitled full-length album, following 2023 single "Sacred Grove" and 2020 EP Delirium.
Wyrmhaven will perform at AZ Desert DeathFest 2024 on May 4! The fest, which runs May 2-4, will be held at 191 Toole in Tuscon, AZ.
Song Credits:
Recorded with Ryan Bram at Homewrecker Studios (Gatecreeper, Spirit Adrift, Creeping Death).
Mixed by Dave Kamisnky (Fires in the Distance, Nicolas Cage Fighter,Stone Healer).
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder, Metal Blade Records).
Line-Up:
Steve Naemark - Vocals
Stephen Majalca - Drums
Keith Huffman - Bass
Taylor Bellemare - Guitars
Nick Cowan - Guitars
https://wyrmhaven.bandcamp.com/
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Hallatar | Novembers Doom | Draconian | Saturnus
I have been lost for so long now in a labyrinth of sorrow. Each turning I take down dusty, shadowed corridors where deceit stalks the darkness with hidden knives, leads only to another waypost on a journey without end. I open doors to find tableaus of heartbreak, sad parades of tears and pageants of loss. Mirrored ballrooms where dancers dressed in silk weep behind smiling masks as they spin beneath a thousand crystal candelabras, their reflections waltzing on into eternity. Chessboard tiles of cold marble chill my bare feet as I slip between the pawns and pass beneath the haughty gaze of bishops and kings with my head bowed, always following the fading echoes of my queen, the whisper of her passing like fading birdsong at twilight. Lost for so long…yet cupped in my hands I carry the flickering flame of hope. It burns low, but it burns still…
Stepping once more from the shadows, Golgotha, Spain’s renowned troubadours of the disconsolate lament, preeminent artisans of doom and desolation, have returned, bearing with them a new album of sombre reflection and measured melodies, tossed upon a tempestuous sea of love and mourning. Opening with the magnificent magisterial gravitas of ‘For Every Tear’, Spreading The Wings Of Hope sees Golgotha sailing proudly onwards under the ever-present guiding hand of guitarist Vicente J. Paya, on a wonderful voyage of musical and emotional discovery. The deep sadness of first single, ‘Gilded Cage’ brings the band’s signature use of a dual vocal presence to the fore – the lilting understated melodies delivered in such an enthralling manner by María J. Lladó surrendering to the leonine roar of Andrew Spinosa as the two vocalists spin this tale of a hollow, empty relationship. The masterful marriage of contrasts is key to the Golgotha sound, as towering, resplendent riffs and aching, intimate fragility meet and entwine. ‘Hear Their Cries’ springs from the magical coalescing of powerful rolling rhythms and mellifluous vocal melodies, while ‘Human Vultures’ evolves through resolute heaviness and consuming atmosphere, thrilling dynamics and soul touching beauty. Golgotha are a special band, whose music spans vast vistas of emotional power and they have never sounded more accomplished than they do on Spreading The Wings Of Hope. Concluding with ‘The Hope As Guide’ with its succinct, sublime guitar solo, haunting final words and climactic finish that leaves the listener in a stunned silence, this album is destined to stand as a towering achievement amongst the storied peaks of Golgotha’s remarkable canon of work…the moment when all their creative possibilities were realised in spectacular fashion.
Sonically crafted to richly textured perfection by the production, mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal) and adorned in impactful artwork, full of secrets and questions, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on both CD and cassette by Golgotha’s new label, Ardua Music on June 14th. A proud successor to 2022s critically acclaimed Mors Diligentis, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will let you soar on wings of imagination. Once heard it will never be forgotten...
Line-up:
Vicente J. Paya – Guitar/Vocals
Andrew Spinoza – Bass/Vocals
Tomeu Crespi – Drums
María J. Lladó – Clean Vocals
Dan Garcia – Guitars
https://www.arduamusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GolgothaOfficialBand
The band has unleashed the 6-minute single edit of the song that will ultimately appear on a split EP coming this spring on Northern Spire Productions.
Stream "Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning" now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
The full version of the track is a 20-minute journey into darkness that will be out on May 10 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the split now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
Tracklist:
Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
Stream previous LanzerRath releases on Spotify.
LanzerRath is:
I - Lyrics, Vocals
II - Music, Vocals, Production
III - Vocals
III I - Vocals
III II - Art, Design
III III – Vocals, Mellotron
III III I – Vocals
https://nsp.neocities.org/
https://lanzerrath.neocities.org/
VENDEL
are an epic heavy metal band hailing from Moscow, formed in 2015 by a group of
friends who are all members of the local metal community. From the onset, their
inspiration was taken from genuine NWOBHM and ‘80s doom metal as well as the
history and archeology of the Dark Ages period, which serves as the strongest
influence on the band's lore and their attendant lyrical and visual concepts.
This combination – with a particular emphasis on the epic side of heavy metal
ala classic Candlemass, Manilla Road, and Viking-era Bathory as equally as
contemporary doom informed by the likes of the UK’s Solistice and Russian
heroes Scald – manifested in VENDEL’s self-titled debut EP in 2017. Lyrically
and aesthetically, there was a deep appreciation of the late Iron Age, also
known as the "Vendel Era," and hence the band’s moniker. They
followed up that EP with another one, titled Dirge, in 2019, which
included one new track as well as covers of Manilla Road and Saint Vitus. Also
in 2019, VENDEL made their first live appearance outside Russia at the Riddle
of Steel Fest, which made a huge impact on the band’s next activity.
At long last, that “next activity” has manifested in VENDEL’s debut album, Out in the Fields. While the band’s first full-length comprises two songs rerecorded from their EPs – the first one’s “Defender” and the title track to Dirge – this structure more so underlines where VENDEL are coming from and, with a suitably stage-setting intro segueing into the first track, then where they are going. Absolutely HUGE in sound and songwriting, atmosphere and execution, VENDEL here give a masterclass in EPIC heavy metal; “doomed,” definitely, but there’s energy to spare no matter the tempo, and thus do the four component tracks of Out in the Fields seemingly fly by in a flash. Make no mistake, the journey is vast in scale and arduous in terms of emotional reserves tapped, but the album is utterly engrossing each (HUGE) step of the way. Thankfully, VENDEL don’t abandon their core sound but, rather, re-solidify it with bigger & better production, performances that dazzle in their technique yet hit hard with their physicality, and vocalist Alexey Goryachev absolutely spellbinding the listener with tales of heroism and death, particularly on the poignantly titled “Never Surrender.” It all becomes the very definition of what a debut album should be.
Fans of the aforementioned as well as Solitude Aeternus, Atlantean Kodex, labelmates MEGATON SWORD, and even Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, you are hereby commanded to bend the knee before VENDEL’s Out in the Fields. NEVER SURRENDER!
Line-up:
Alexey Goryachev - Vocal
Sergey Kargalskiy - Lead Guitar
David Kazaryan - Rhythm Guitar
Lasha Khabalov - Bass
Sergey Skorodumov - Drums
From Moscow, Russia
Artwork: Benn Harf
Release date:14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on golden vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
”Should you heed the call of the black river? Is the allure of the deep ever too strong? Ultimately, the choice is yours. Hearken, and decide.”
GO GENTLY, SWAN, INTO THAT DARK WATER is the second single from newly formed funeral doom outfit NEVER STOP THE SADNESS. The single featuring no one else than AMORPHIS front man Tomi Joutsen on guest vocals.
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.
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Label: Phoenix Mortis
Productions
Release date: may 3RD 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Dimmu Borgir | Abigail Williams | Agathodaimon | Serpents Oath
In this place of memory and dry bones, where the crosses stand as decaying sentinels beneath the trees, draped in tattered robes of moss like mournful watchmen upon the path to Golgotha, he waits beside the path, haunting the spaces between the mist and the moonlight. The shadows gather to him, drawn to his aura of absence, making him one with the night – a shape of deeper darkness in the gloom. The tableaux of sorrow, secrets and silence set, he prepares for their coming; an eternal, aching hunger burning like a cold fire within the echoing, empty chambers of his heart. A time of feeding, of devouring and of dying, a time of passing through approaches on the soft, chill wind of midnight.
Painted in the hues of twilight, the deep colours of the in between times, the shades of fast-falling dusk and the darkening blood of the last rays of the setting sun, Nyrak’s black metal is infused with drama and rich musical narrative. The songs that form their astonishing second album, Devourer Of All, unfurl across vast canvases of the imagination, the music conjuring phantoms for the senses – enthralling and enfolding the listener within a dark world of melancholy and magic, terror and grandeur. With the magnificent opening track, ‘Eyes Of Time’ which roars into life like towering thunderclouds careering across a night sky torn apart by lightning, you are gathered into the embrace of Nyrak’s rain swept, cinematic sorcery. The Belgian band draw upon the infernal wellspring of Scandinavian black metal and then let their creative spirits run wild, entwining that dread, black soul in wicked thorns of dynamic, progressive musical elements and textured gothic atmosphere. The result is grandiose, epic, breathtaking pieces like album title track, ‘Devourer Of All’. While the music of Nyrak rages around you there is nothing else; the matters of the mundane world fade like pale, ephemeral ghosts in the face of its blazing fires and tumultuous emotions. From the regal splendour of ‘Lament’ to the stunning, multi-faceted gem that is ‘The Abstract Face Of Life’ which brings down the final curtain on Devourer Of All, this is an album of staggering scale and invention – an absolute triumph!
Founded by Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) in 2021, originally as a solo studio project, Nyrak has grown and evolved over the course of the last three years, via debut album Malvs, to become the fully fledged band and musical force that it is today. When Devourer Of All is unleashed on May 3rd, mixed and mastered at Project Zero Recording Studio (Nervosa, Serpents Oath, Carnation etc) and resplendent in its evocative artwork courtesy of Phoenix Mortis Art, the name of Nyrak will be carved into the consciousness of metal fans the world over. The burgeoning Belgian black metal scene has spawned another real contender. Beware the passing of the day – for the night belongs to them!
Line-up:
Lukas Risbourg – Vocals/Guitar
Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) – Composer/Orchestration/Bass (live)/Guitar (studio)
Sven Van Laere - Guitar
Bran Veldeman - Drums
https://www.nyrak.be/
https://www.facebook.com/NyrakOfficial
Prepare
for an onslaught of extreme metal madness as MASS PUNISHMENT proudly
unveils their latest single, 'BREAKING POINT'!
“Breaking Point” was Recorded at The Bomb Shelter Recording Studio in Jackson, NJ under Producer George Pond. Mixed and Mastered by Producer Eric Rachel at The Dungeon undisclosed in NJ.
This single addresses a scene of an unnamed citizen fighting against multiple policemen in a fierce hand-to-hand confrontation. Who will remain standing, the citizen or the police? Inspired by the mainstream media’s narrative of the rising number of police officers over use of force on the population.
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Matt Voltz (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
www.masspunishment.com
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Label: Roxx Records
Release date: july 1st 2024
Genre: Thrash/Heavy Metal
For fans of: Annihilator | Tourniquet | Forbidden | Believer
Having spent their teenage years in the early ‘90s immersed in the hard thrashing sounds of Tourniquet, Believer, Sacrament, Mortification and many more, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Roebuck and vocalist Courtney Simmons were inspired to follow in the footsteps of the bands that had given them so much support and encouragement through their music – and from that dream, that aspiration, Motivik would be born. In 2020 the duo from Atlanta, Georgia unleashed their first album, Death Of The Gunman, establishing their own blend of powerful thrash and melodic heavy metal. Motivik were finally standing alongside their erstwhile heroes, creating music to support others in their journey through life. Now in 2024 they are ready to take the next step forward with their incredible second album, the breathtaking explosion of precision, adrenaline-infused riffing, adventurous song writing, technically dextrous playing, stunning melodies and huge choruses that is Renouncement!
From the dramatic, uplifting instrumental opening of ‘Palace Of Ashes’, that heralds the beginning of Renouncement’s incredible, emotional ride, to the final heart-wrenching words of the epic ‘Once Again’ that conclude it, Motivik’s latest release is a staggering summation of everything that is great about metal music. It’s redundant to talk about album highlights, because Renouncement consists of nothing but highlights. Motivik take the essence of classic thrash metal and mould it into fresh, exciting forms with their progressive, imaginative approach. ‘Dethroned’ takes jagged, angular riffing and fuses it with great hooks and the sort of fantastic, melodic chorus that emblazons itself across your memory with one listen. ‘Break The Walls’ lands blow after blow of aggressive thrash power before exploding into a searing solo and uplifting chorus. ‘This Man I Am’ is the distillation of absolute headbanging metal magnificence, while ‘Septicemia’ features some truly beautiful guitar work, some genre-defining thrash riffing and utterly uncompromising lyrics…and the list just goes on. The individual performances from all involved are of the highest magnitude; Courtney Simmons’ vocals are some of the most powerful and emotive you’ll hear anywhere in metal today, displaying fantastic range and masterful delivery, while Ryan Roebuck fires out riff after killer riff with flawless, machinegun firepower and scatters solos and melodies like gold dust over every track. Session drummer Alex Emidio is pure thunder behind the kit and a range of guest appearances all add their own touch of magic to this remarkable album – look out for contributions from vocalists Jason Weaver, Chris Ackerman (Betrayal), Jason Wisdom (Becoming The Archetype) and Andre Chiang (Shamash) along with sparkling guitar leads from Greg Minier (Applehead, The Crucified) and Derek Corzine (Burial Extraction, Crowned In Sorrow etc). Derek Corzine also mixed Renouncement, applying the skills that have brought such fine results to recent albums by Shamash and Symphony Of Heaven, while the final touch of sheer quality was applied by the mastering of Rob Colwell, who has previously worked with thrash legends like Coroner, Accuser and Flotsam And Jetsam.
Renouncement will be released through Roxx Records on July 1st, adorned in the powerful and evocative artwork of Seth Metoyer (Mangled Carpenter) and all fans of the very finest in melodic thrash and heavy metal should be waiting to embrace this sonic offering. With Renouncement, Motivik have really shown the metal world just what anthemic, affecting, outstanding music they are capable of creating. And Ryan Roebuck and Courtney Simmons can stand proudly alongside all those bands that once helped them to dream.
Line-up:
Courtney Simmons – Vocals
Ryan Roebuck – Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keyboards
Drums on Renouncement performed by Alex Emidio
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ANGEL SWORD’S highly anticipated third album, WORLD FIGHTER, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing
from Helsinki, Finland’s ANGEL SWORD formed in 2010 with the intent to play
old-school heavy metal. And they get right to it with the too-perfectly titled
demo Where We Are Going You Cannot Come demo later that year. Two EPs
followed – 2013’s Ripping the Heavens and 2015’s The Midwinter
Tapes – before their decisive debut album, Rebels Beyond the Pale, in
2016. Another perfectly titled recording, ANGEL SWORD’s first full-length was a
fresh breath of old air, finding some elusive (and deceptively laidback yet
rough) landscape of late ‘70s heavy metal, subsequent NWOBHM, and adjacent
early US power metal. Three years later followed the tighter and slightly more
aggressive Neon City, expanding the band’s still-‘80s-bound gaze through a
charmingly rustic retro-futurist lens. During all these years, ANGEL SWORD have
opened for Manilla Road, Blitzkrieg, and Satan as well as playing such
festivals as Metal Assault, Metalheadz Open Air, Storm Crusher warmup, and Up
the Hammers warm-up. Oh, and along the way, Darkthrone’s Fenriz thoroughly
championed the band!
"Our goal in this age of soulless, overproduced modern metal is to re-summon the metal gods of old with a skull-crushing, vomit-inducing dose of rough-edged heavy metal,” state ANGEL SWORD, and that’s exactly what they do with World Fighter! It’d be easy to simply say that their third album is a fairly even balance between the first two albums and…well, it’s kinda the truth! Sporting yet another amazing cover artwork, World Fighter brings the bathos and bravado right from its opening seconds, ANGEL SWORD sounding like true world fighters as they chug forward to their battle hymns. From there, nuance and shade – or, rather, just MOOD – become the watchwords as the quartet keep the thrust mostly mid-tempo, allowing their dark melodicism to fully take flight. And, while ANGEL SWORD never seem like they’re in any hurry, the eight tracks of World Fighter are actually the band’s most uptempo work yet; it’s just that they’re exuding such poise now that that pace feels deceptively relaxed, that big & brassy pulse coasting with coolness and heaviness. Put another way, the album’s almost-uniformly balls-to-the-wall gait summons an effervescent energy – and maximum attitude. Truly, ANGEL SWORD are nothing if not engaging in their rough ‘n’ tumble, raise-the-swords charisma, becoming those very blue-collar ruffians you can really believe in. Coupled with a smoother, somewhat-shimmering style of production that still allows their intrinsic grit to “shine” through, World Fighter goes against all odds to become ANGEL SWORD’s crowning achievement to date. All weekend warriors, enter their Church of Rock post-haste!
Line-up:
Jerry Razors – vocals, guitar
Lightning Mike – lead guitar
Eviltaker – bass
Alexander Depraved – drums
From Helsinki, Finland
Artwork: Subhuman_Being_
Release date: 14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on neon yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/04/16/exclusive-premiere-vale-of-pnaths-soul-offering-seeks-to-push-tech-death-further/
"Soul Offering" will be available April 19 on the usual digital platforms!
Vale of Pnath will release highly anticipated new album Between The Worlds of Life and Death on CD, vinyl, and digital formats May 24 via
Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://valeofpnath.bandcamp.com/album/between-the-worlds-of-life-and-death
https://www.willowtip.com/store/
The band released the following statement concerning the new album:
"It’s been 5 years since our last release, Accursed. The EP really was a new avenue for the band as we leaned further toward a more blackened approach stylistically. Having more of a tech death background, this EP was a way to lead our fans into the next era. Between The Worlds of Life and Death is an album that really is just a continuation of what we started with Accursed. It captures the band's core sound, but also brings a newer and bold take on this brand of metal. We want this to be the most approachable album we have made for metal fans. We want people to put this on and be sucked in immediately, yet keep coming back for more.”
Track
Listing:
1. The Forgotten Path (Intro)
2. Silent Prayer
3. Soul Offering
4. Shadow
5. Uncertain Tomorrow
6. Beneath Ashen Skies
7. No Return, No Regret
8. Echoes Of The Past (Interlude)
9. Burning Light
Vale of Pnath will hit the road in May with co-headliners Abigail Williams and special guests Summoning The Lich for a U.S. tour! Tickets are available at https://linktr.ee/valeofpnath
Line-up:
Ken Scorceron - Vocals / Guitar
Vance Valenzuela - Guitar
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Austin Rolla - Bass
Guest Appearances:
Michael Wilson - Guest solo in “No Return, No Regret.”
Donny Burbage (Cradle of Filth, Aether Realm) - Guest solo (#2) in “Shadow” and in “Soul Offering.”
Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) - Guest solo in “Beneath Ashen Skies.”
Matthew Brown (Demon King) - Guest solo (#1) in “Shadow.”
Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid) - Guest solo in "Uncertain Tomorrow."
Album Credits:
Bass on all tracks performed by Ken Scorceron.
“The Forgotten Path” & “Echoes of the Past” composed by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun).
Cello performed by Christopher Edward Brown,
Drum tracking By Robert Velazquez Swanson / Mayhemness Recording Studio.
All music composed by Vance Valenzuela, Ken Sarafin and Ken Scorceron.
Produced by Ken Scorceron.
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Scorceron.
Additional editing: Samuel Bassani, Tom Connolly.
Album Cover: Zac Shiffer
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
CADAVEROUS CONDITION signs with The Circle Music for new death metal album, "NEVER ARRIVE, NEVER RETURN"
Austrian death metal survivalists Cadaverous Condition have signed to The Circle Music for the release of the band's highly anticipated new album, "Never Arrive, Never Return”. The album will be released on CD, LP and digital formats.
The first single, along with a video and album pre-orders will be released on 2
May.
"Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring a mix of epic tracks alongside haunting half-ballads, brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"With several albums to their credit and a brilliant career in the European death metal underground, they have nothing left to prove to anyone. They compose music for their enjoyment and this is evident in every song from their upcoming album "Never Arrive, Never Return", which is the first to be released by The Circle Music. But we will have the opportunity to talk about this soon. For now, we welcome them and we are very happy to work together”, commented The Circle Music about the signing.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
Cadaverous Condition on “Never Arrive, Never Return”:
Wolfgang Weiss - vocals
René Kramer - guitars
Peter Droneberger – bass, guitars
Paul Droneberger - drums
https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CadaverousCondition/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated fourth album of Chile’s LUCIFER’S HAMMER, BE AND EXIST, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Since
their formation in 2012, Chile’s LUCIFER’S HAMMER have been fighting the good
fight for heavy metal, both at home and abroad. During their first years, the
homeland wasn’t as renown for traditional metals, but ever since their ascent
to the international stage, LUCIFER’S HAMMER have wielded a wealth of influence
on the wider Chilean heavy metal scene. Their Night Sacrifice demo in
2013 was their first public work, but it was the full-length Beyond the
Omens debut in 2016 which really blew the doors open, reaping widespread
acclaim and firmly establishing their trademark sound: pure & proud HEAVY
METAL equally rooted in the ‘70s and ‘80s, with an air of anthemic memorability
ala classic radio metal but never forgetting their underground roots. LUCIFER’S
HAMMER really expanded upon that radio angle with the subsequent Victory
is Mine mini-album a year later, showing darkness and versatility in equal
measure. They further consolidated this sound with two more full-lengths,
2018’s Time is Death and 2021’s The Trip.
Now, longtime fans DYING VICTIMS step forth to raise high the banner of LUCIFER’S HAMMER with their fourth album, Be and Exist. The title is something of a clarion call for the Chileans: staying put in the ‘80s for years now, the band simply want to continue crafting true-as-steel HEAVY METAL that bangs the head as profoundly as it enflames the heart. Like an iron fist lined with velvet, there’s a deceptively silky surge to Be and Exist that drives deepest into the heart of mid ‘80s metal, all the while pumping pistons patiently and powerfully. With leads moody and emotive and founding frontman / guitarist Hades’ vocals ringing out through the night, across rain-soaked streets and through the back alleys, LUCIFER’S HAMMER here deliver a masterclass in mystery & atmosphere. The album’s attention-grabbing cover art vividly illustrates the point, but the band are certainly tackling more cosmic matters here, and it fits perfectly with the classy classic metal across Be and Exist. At any one point, one can detect the likes of prime Dokken, Heavy Pettin’, Diamond Head, Europe, Witch Cross, Virgin Steele, and even ‘80s KISS at their most metal – but the way these noble influences are rearranged and reformed into anthems is 100% LUCIFER’S HAMMER.
Indeed are LUCIFER’S HAMMER a band with a vision of the future, treading the metal boards for over a decade now with pure passion and hunger. Life doesn’t come easy in South America, and so have they made their music the ideal stage where the hammer will fall with force to demonstrate all that’s in their hearts. To Be and Exist – this is what heavy metal dreams are made of!
Line-up:
Hades - Guitar And Vocals
Titan - Drums
Hypnos - Guitar
Tyr - Bass
From Santiago, Chile
Artwork: Lucifer's Hammer
Release date: 14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Release
date:
may 3rd, 2024
With 12 years of mayhem under their belt, Ancst returns to the basics on their 4th album “culture of brutality”. While their last effort “Zorn” took them into trve black metal territory, “culture of brutality” strips that away and sucker punches you right in the throat with its very own brand of grindcore and death metal infused metallic HC, with pieces of crust, scramz and sludge thrown into the mix. 20 songs, delivered in under 34 minutes about gentrification, wage slavery & capitalism, sexism, mental health and the issues of modern western society. if its rage that you wanted, “culture of brutality” will deliver.
ANCST on tour:
26.04. - Rosenkeller, Jena, Germany
27.04. - Emil, Zittau, Germany
04.05. - Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany
08.05. - Goldgrube, Kassel, Germany
09.05. - Zeckentempel, Leipzig, Germany
10.05. - Immerhin, Würzburg, Germany
11.05. - AK40, Suhl, Germany
14.05. - EKH, Wien, Austria
15.05. - Dopamin, Budapest, Hungary
16.05. - AKC Attack, Zagreb, Croatia
17.05. - Astro Club, Fontanafredda, Italy
18.05. - Live Stage, Innsbruck, Austria
19.05. - Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
21.05. - Ebrietas, Zürich, Switzerland
22.05. - Juha West, Stuttgart, Germany
23.05. - P8, Karlsruhe, Germany
24.05. - Halle am Rhein, Köln, Germany
25.05. - B58, Braunschweig, Germany
https://www.facebook.com/angstnoise/
"THE BEGUILING MIND GAMES" is out now and available for free streaming and download on Bandcamp:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherd-the-beguiling-mind-games
and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs5BNP56Lus
Technical but expressive, fast and slow, brutal yet melodic, "The Beguiling Mind Games" is a dark pilgrimage through the most hidden places of the human mind. It deals with gaslighting, depression, anxiety, betrayal, fear, manipulation and suicide.
It is the bare and ugly truth about human interactions and their consequences.
A complex journey in nine chapters developing a strange and original soundtrack for those who are keen to bands like Hypocrisy, Edge of Sanity, Yearning, Phlebotomized and why not, Blacksheep.
The artwork of the album was made by the well known graphic artist Costin Chioreanu.
Tracklist:
1. Gaslighting
2. Enslaved By Lies
3. Reason Abandoned Us All
4. Wired Wrong
5. Freedom Is The Absence Of Fear
6. Shot To The Head
7. Nights Are For Us
8. Suicide Note
9. Universe 25
BLACKSHEEP released their latest full-length album "Bloodties" in collaboration with Loud Rage Music last year, and it is available here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blacksheep-bloodties
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://linktr.ee/the_shepherd
NEW promo video clip from ZOMBIE HUNGER ( "MASK OF SATAN" our from "Zombie Hunger" album)
We
are ZOMBIE HUNGER, Horror Doom Metal from Melbourne Australia.
Our music is inspired by classic horror films and literature, and all the greats of metal and doom, including Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Trouble and Reverend Bizarre.
The ZOMBIE HUNGER disease began with founding members, Patient Zero and Coffin Queen, on FRIDAY the 13th, August 2021. Soon after, Graveborn, Wormfeast and Skineater were brought into the horde, but the low availability of brains during covid forced us to lay low and bide our time… But, once the streets and music venues were full again, we were finally unleashed!
Since 2022 we have played many gigs across Melbourne, including two DOOM in JUNE festivals, and the upcoming SUNBURN FESTIVAL in Canberra. From the beginning we have made a name for ourselves for delivering entertaining, ghoulish, high energy performances.
Our debut album - ZOMBIE HUNGER - released on March 22nd, 2024. The album is available for purchase on Bandcamp, along with all the usual streaming places. A short-run cd release will be sold on Bandcamp, too, for our fellow physical media maniacs!
If you are a music reviewer, podcaster or Youtube content creator, we would love to hear your thoughts about our album. We are also excited to speak with anyone who wishes to interview us, in any medium. We are committed to bringing HORROR and DOOM to the people, far and wide!
https://zombiehunger.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@zombiehunger
https://www.facebook.com/ZOMBIEHUNGERDOOM
MAREA -"THE SILENCE OF RUST"
Genre
: Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom
Metal
FFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG).
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
(38:06 min.)
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557421798672
SLOWLY WE ROT #23 out now! (Underground attitude and contents, English written, A4 format, black/white, glossy)
All orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers, download codes!
Featuring interviews with:
Absque Cor
Acerbic
Alkaloid
Black Altar
Black Heaven
Carnal Savagery
Cenotaph
Chalice of Damnation
Chlad
Cultum Interitum
Fleshvessel
Gary and the Death Lofts
Gravethorn
Gravewürm
HexenHammer
Hiraes
Hyl
Imperium Dekadenz
Inhumed
Mortem Agmen
Night in Gales
Oblivium Regnum
October Tide
Orphean Passage
Perchta
Saturnus
Sturmtiger
Superbeast
Svpremacist
Virgin Idol
Vulture Industries
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
+ free sticker
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Autumn 2024)!
Slowly We Rot #24 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2024 release!
https://slowlywerot.limitedrun.com/
NEWS 13.4 202409. / 10. / 11. Mai 2024 SebnitzEin weiterer Wonnemond ersteigt das Firmament und erhellt das malerische Ambiente hoch auf dem Berge mit einem kalten Lichte. In vertrauter Umgebung mit dem die Ferne eröffnenden Blick wird das diesjährige Wonnemond-Festival zelebriert.
Das Wonnemond-Festival jährt sich dieses Jahr zum elften Male. Auf den Höhen des Sebnitzer Berglands mit dem Blick in die böhmischen Fernen, hat sich das Festival seinen festen Platz im Sebnitzer Kulturgeschehen erarbeitet. Der Fokus liegt darauf, dem Sebnitzer Raum auch Außenwirkung zu verschaffen und internationales Flair in die Grenzlande zu bringen.
Seit sich im Jahr 2017 die inhaltliche Komponente hin zu einem nahezu reinen Metal-Festival bewegt hat, wird der internationale Gedanke immer omnipräsenter. Auch in diesem Jahr finden sich Bands aus den USA, Finnland, der Slowakei und Tschechien wieder, die ihrerseits Rang und Namen genug haben, dem Geschehen auf dem Berge überregionale Bedeutung zu verschaffen.
Das Festival wird veranstaltet vom Klangmanufaktur Sebnitz e.V. in Zusammenarbeit mit noisepoint. Präsentiert und unterstützt wird das Festival u.a. von Skullcrusher Dresden e.V., Eastclub Bischofswerda, Katharsis Agency, Dicktator Soundz und Morningstar Concerts.
Dem Zwei-Tages-Festival geht am 9. Mai eine Himmelfahrtszeremonie mit den Franken um FALLACY voran, die im Rahmen der Christi Himmelfahrt mit einem bunten Strauß voller metallener Blüten aufwarten und dabei in einem vierstündigen Feier-Programm vielerlei Coversongs zum Besten geben.
MANTAR (D) Sludge/ Black Metal
EYEHATEGOD (USA) Sludge/ Doom Metal
MILKING THE GOATMACHINE (D) Deathgrind
NAILED TO OBSCURITY (D)
APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE (USA) Doom Metal
BLACK MAGIC SIX (FIN): Garage/ Rock’n’Roll/ Blues/ Punkrock
AUTUMN NOSTALGIE (SVK) Post Black Metal/ Ambient
BAHRATAL (CZ) Black Metal/ Punk
SAXORIOR (D) Pagan/ Black Metal
WANDAR (D) Black Metal
VOLTER (D) Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal
SECONDDEATH (D) Death Metal
ULTIMA NECAT (D) Black/ Death Metal
Tickets unter
https://www.eventim-light.com
https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/5a6bad2de2ded504b5e125f6
WOLVESPIRIT gelingt das neuronale Wunder: Ihre neue Single "STILL UNDEFEATED" kann Taube wieder hören lassen!
Äh,
wie bitte? Das klingt sehr verdächtig nach einer absoluten
Bullshit-Meldung! Ja
richtig: Schön wär’s – aber das ist totaler
Bullshit. Und warum? Weil „Bullshit“ nicht
nur der Name, sondern auch das Konzept des
neuen WolveSpirit-Albums ist,
das diesen Sommer als Nachfolger von „Change The
World“ erscheinen
wird, das sich 2022 auf Platz 30 in den deutschen Albumcharts
platzieren
konnte.Wer die gesamte Bullshit-Geschichte der Classic/Hard Rocker zur neuen Single in voller Blüte erfahren möchte, findet diese hier https://www.wolvespirit.com/news/
Nun aber zu den echten Fakten: „Still Undefeated“ ist ein Ausdruck der unbeugsamen, ursprünglichen Wahrheit, die wir alle als Menschen in uns tragen. Für WolveSpirit ist es zugleich eine Art Mantra, sich immer ihrer kollektiven Stärke und Entschlossenheit bewusst zu sein. Die Energien in uns und um uns herum befinden sich in einem oftmals komplexen Spannungsverhältnis. Yin und Yang, Licht und Dunkelheit sind in einem immer wiederkehrenden Tanz umeinander verwoben. In dieser Spannung liegt eine verborgene Schönheit und eine Kraft, der WolveSpirit mit jeder Zeile ihrer neuen Single nachspüren – und sich dabei fragen, welche Macht diese entfesselte Kraft haben könnte, wenn nicht Zwietracht uns immer wieder in den Zyklus von Zerstörung und Neuaufbau zwingen würde.
Die Würzburger Band beschreibt eine weitere Ebene ihres neuen Werkes: "Mit 'Still Undefeated' wollten wir auch auf die Entfremdung von der wahren Quelle unseres Seins und die allgegenwärtige Verzerrung der Wahrheit hinweisen, die unsere Träume in Ängste verwandelt. Es ist ein Aufruf, sich dieser Verzerrungen bewusst zu werden und den Mut zu finden, sich ihnen entgegenzustellen, um wieder in Einklang mit unserem wahren Selbst und unseren ursprünglichen Träumen zu kommen."
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmbCVcWaFe4
"Still Undefeated" ist ab sofort erhältlich: https://bfan.link/still-undefeated
„Bullshit“ ist das bisher ambitionierteste Projekt der Bandgeschichte, die u.a. bereits auf gemeinsame Tourneen mit Uriah Heep und Spiritual Beggars zurückblicken kann. WolveSpirit werden uns in immer neuen Episoden zur neuen Albumveröffentlichung und darüber hinaus führen und dabei ebenso viel Bullshit aufdecken wie verbreiten, um alle dazu zu ermuntern, ihre Bullshit-Detektoren immer schön auf Empfang geschaltet zu lassen. Falls also jemand etwas von oder über WolveSpirit hören oder lesen sollte, das sehr Bullshit-verdächtig daherkommt, dann lohnt sicherlich ein zweiter Blick.
„Let Me Tell You A Story – About The Darkness And The Light“
WolveSpirit sind:
Deborah “Debbie” Craft (Gesang)
Richard “Rio” Wolfhart (Gitarre)
Sylvana “Silly” Lenzschau (Bass)
Oliver Wolfhart (Orgel)
Martin Monroe (Schlagzeug)
https://wolvespirit.com
https://www.facebook.com/WolveSpiritBand/
OVERTOUN embarks on a Brazilian
tour this May to support their critically acclaimed album, "THIS
DARKNESS FEELS ALIVE."After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Overtoun is ready to ignite the stages of some of Brazil's most electrifying venues. The band expresses their excitement:
"We're so pumped to finally announce our Brazilian tour after waiting it out for four years due to the pandemic! It means a lot to us to rock out in the home country of so many awesome bands from the South American scene that we love. Big shoutout to WormholeDeath, VistaRock, SwillStraps, and Franklin Strap for having our backs through it all!"
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.
www.overtoun.com
CLEARXCUT
– “AGE OF GRIEF”Release date: april 26th, 2024
CLEARxCUT is out there to spread the message of total liberation. (Former) Members of HEAVEN SHALL BURN, IMPLORE, and KING APATHY/THRÄNENKIND started this collective, because they are dedicated to the vegan straight edge (XVX) and want to confront listeners with inconvenient thruths and todays harsh reality. The German band addresses their songs and convictions to all people who are prepared to stand up for a better, fairer future - but especially to all anarchists, anti-fascists, feminists, primitivists and indigenous peoples of the world. Or to put it brief: to all defenders of our earth. The stylistic choice of means falls on metallic hardcore, which is rooted in a strong DIY ethic
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062936964876
"Industrie III" is heavily influenced by downbeat 90’s electronica blended with the band's signature industrial atmospheres. Watch the video for "Industrie III" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PTBPVL46YI
Industrie is comprised of six conceptually linked chapters and ends with a scathing revisioning of Mahyem's "Freezing Moon." The album brings a new concept never explored by the band, this forthcoming release is more experimental and way more digestive than the previous releases, incorporating some groove-paced riffs into the grisly aggression and the apocalyptic landscapes.
Industrie is set for release on May 31.
Listen to the album's first single, "Industrie II" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQ_2BgbNOM
Tracklisting:1) Industrie I
2) Industrie II
3) Industrie III
4) Industrie IV
5) Industrie V
6) Industrie VI
7) Freezing Moon
Stream previous DUSK releases at https://duskvt.bandcamp.com/
“...if one band succeeded in the immeasurable feat of composing the soundtrack of your worst nightmares, it would undoubtedly be the Costa Ricans of Dusk!” - Soil Chronicles
DUSK is an atmospheric industrial black metal project formed as an official band in 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DUSK is known to incorporate industrial with some atmospheric black metal overtones. The overall sound approaches a mixture of hard bass with dark landscapes, full of relenting uncaring pounding blast beats and slow, powerful doom patterns, mixed with inhuman growling vocals and modern electronic influences. The band shared the stage with Samael in Costa Rica during their 2019 Latin American Tour.
DUSK is:
Dusk - programming synthesizers and effects
Shaman - vocals
Implacable - guitar
Pàlak - bass
https://linktr.ee/dusk27
The single can be accessed on all major digital platforms by visiting the following link: https://ditto.fm/prison-realm
Legionary main man Frank D'Erasmo issued the following statement about the new EP:
"For years, I’ve been wanting to have a clean singer on a Legionary record. As my melodies continued to get better, it just seemed like the next logical progression for me to take. I did everything else that I wanted to musically (write an 11-minute epic, write multiple brutal/epic EPs), so it just seemed like the right time. This new EP features Chris Clancy, vocalist of Mutiny Within, so fans of his work should love this EP. The first three tracks are brand new and mix the past brutal elements of Legionary with a new proggy feel, as well as the clean vocals. The melodies on this EP are my strongest yet, and I truly believe people will find that these tracks have a lot of replay value! The final track is a remake of an old Legionary song (the title track from our one and only album, Arcane Divisions). The original recording was less than stellar, but we always loved the track, so re-recording it felt like a great idea. This EP blends the new with the old!" - Frank D'Erasmo
FFO: Kreator, Death, Into
Eternity, Iced EarthPre-order: https://legionary.bandcamp.com/album/prison-realm-ep
Track Listing:
1. Question Everything
2. Prison Realm
3. Neuroweaponry
4. Arcane Divisions (Remake)
EP Credits:
All Music written by Frank D’Erasmo.
All Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo (Except "Arcane Divisions", which was originally written by Tim Rocheny, and revised by Brian Kingsland).
Guitar Solos written by Tony Barhoum.
Mixed/Mastered by Ben Karas.
Artwork: Frank D'Erasmo
Tracks 1-3:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums & Bass
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Chris Clancy: Vocals
"Arcane Divisions" Line-up:
Frank D'Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars & Drums
Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars
Mike Carra: Bass
Brian Kingsland: Vocals
Bio:
Legionary is a death/thrash/melodic metal band, originally formed in The Bronx. Legionary once played live regularly, but is now a one-man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitars/Main Composer). Frank uses the services of some of the best metal musicians in the Tri-State area, and is currently dedicated to doing studio projects only at the moment.
The band was established in 2007 by Frank. Although Frank put an album to works immediately, it wasn't until early 2010 that a complete line-up had been achieved.
Legionary's self-titled demo was released in September of 2010, and quickly received high praise amongst New York and New Jersey metalheads. The demo includes two original tracks, "Deceiver" and "Awakening Reprisal." The performance earned Frank the honor of being enlisted on "Sick Drummer Magazine" the website.
Legionary's full length debut album titled Arcane Divisions (later remixed/remastered in late 2014) was released on iTunes in April 2012. It consists of 10 pulverizing tracks, each of which has their own identity. The album continues where the demo left off, but this time punishes you for nearly 50 minutes with riff after riff.
On April 16, 2013, Legionary released a 4 song EP titled Path Of Tyranny. The songs are politically themed, average around 4 minutes, and feature a new tuning for the band. The songs are in D standard tuning, which is a change from their usual C standard tuning. Regardless of the higher tuning, these songs are quite possibly Legionary's most intense to date, and feature a more thrashy/"epic" feel. The goal this time around was to have a more modern sounding mix.
The Once And For All EP, released in May of 2014, raised the bar even higher. These are the most mature and most technical Legionary songs ever, and feature the return of ex-lead guitarist Tony Barhoum, and newcomer Mike Dreher (Bassist for Condition Critical & Lich King).
The trend continues to this day, as Legionary looks to push their musical abilities to their limits on each release!
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Label : Dawn of Murk (Darkwoods)Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 5/06/2024
Genre : Abrasive Death Doom Metal from Scotland
Gom Jabbar is the solo project of Scottish musician Joseph E. Kelly, whom you may know for his brutal main band, the rude death metalers Penny Coffin, a band that could have emerged in the late eighties from the same breeding ground as legends like Winter, Disembowelment, Necro Schizma or the gods Lord of Putrefaction, but is now doing so, in the midst of the 21st century, to remind us that doom metal can (and should) sound damn rough, unhealthy and abrasive
As you’ll see, we're dealing with a truly remarkable project, where the primal and primitive death doom metal we were discussing is taken to the farthest extreme with absolutely abrasive and distorted production, layered with noise, industrial sounds, featuring hypnotic atmospheric passages loaded with spectral samples and vocal lines that push the boundaries of extremity, depraved and utterly corrupted...
This collection of demos, presented under the title Obsidian Black Carrion, gathers the first three rituals of Gom Jabbar, three true alchemical transmutations of highly personal death doom metal deeply rooted in the old and rugged sound of masters like Disembowelment, Old Funeral or (early) Morgion, with striking experimental touches reminiscent of Portal, Encoffination or Spectral Voice...
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NECRONOMICON – “ THE DEMOS “
One
of the earliest extreme German Metal bands: NECRONOMICON's earliest works: Demo
1 Total Rejection (1985), Demo 2 Blind Destruction (1985) and two tracks from
the ‘Break Out’ compilation album 1986Necronomicon is a German Thrash Metal Legend, founded in 1983. The band still exists today and has released eleven full length albums up till now. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems with founding member Freddy (guitars and vocals). Restored, remastered by Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony (Vio Lence, Sodom, Destruction). Cover art by Thomas Pinheiro (Vio Lence, Malevolent Creation, Hirax).
Genocide (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Total Rejection (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Rebel (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Woman (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Danger (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Wehrt Euch (Demo Total Rejection 1985)
Intro (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Iron Charm (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Insanity (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Blind Destruction (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Bloody Revenge (Demo Blind Destruction 1985)
Possessed by Evil( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
Blind Destruction( Break Out compilation LP 1986)
EXPULSION – “ A BITTER TWIST OF FATE”
Expulsion was formed in November 1988 by Calle Fransson on drums, Anders Holmberg on bass and Stefan Lagergren on guitars. April 1989, Expulsion released their first demo called ‘Cerebral Cessation’. November that year they recorded their second demo ‘Veiled in the mists of mystery’. In 1990 Expulsion entered the Sunlight Studios (Entombed Dismember, Tiamat etc.), to record two tracks produced by Tomas Skogsberg. After these recordings Expulsion split up due to military services of the band members and reformed with 2 new members 2 years later. Their first new release was the ‘A Bitter Twist of Fate’ 3 track mini cd.
This self-released mini cd is now a much sought after album and is for sale on eBay and discogs for 250 to 400 euros. Now finally re-issued, including one special bonus track "Let the Ravens Fly" (taken from the ‘History of Things to Come’ comp cd, 1994). The booklet contains liner notes, rare pictures and has the original artwork restored
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The music of Februus is a breath of fresh air in an overfamiliar genre. They're innocuously opening portals to other untraversed realms within their songs and it completely changes your perspective of the style and its previously assumed limitations. What's more, they've managed to keep it coherent, heavy and yes, fun. Check out a couple of songs on Bandcamp https://februusdm.bandcamp.com/album/surveillance-orgy
FEBRUUS – “SURVEILLANCE ORGY “
For
fans of
- Edge of
Sanity, Pan-Thy-Monium, Carbonized, Morbus Chron, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Afflicted, Swelling Repulsion, Floating As if the
recent onslaught by progressive death metal
bands Diskord, Atvm, Swelling Repulsion and Defect
Designer on the label wasn't enough, Februus join the raiding
party and bring the fireworks with their unheralded gem of a release in
'Surveillance Orgy'. Originally self-released by the sole band member, it blew
away every unsuspecting listener who chanced upon it. There are only five songs
on the album, the shortest one being three minutes and the longest one touching
almost 15 minutes, and it's clear that their expression can't be confined by
anything trivial of that sort. They seem to warp through time, nay, dimensions
in the multiverse going by how often the music takes sudden, unexpected detours
within each of the songs. The experience is unparalleled; the progressions are
highly unpredictable and the manner in which they hurtle through them is both
dizzying and exhilarating, all the while maintaining a sufficient heaviness
worthy of the death metal tag. This is an album that transports the listener
not to a particular place but all fucking over. And those adventurous enough
will only strap in tighter, for albums like these are as rare as a cosmic event
occurring only once every few decades.Line up:
Andreas Karlsson - All vocals, guitar, bass, electronic sounds and drum programming
Mixing by Andreas Karlsson
Mastering by Mattias Persson
Cover painting, layout and logo by Daniel Karlsson
Track listing:
1. Gentrification of the Soul 07:06
2. Morning Star over Deathlehem 08:25
3. The Price of Enterprise 03:13
4. Surveillance Orgy 08:01
5. Resignation Syndrome 14:25
Official release date - July 19th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
FFO: The Black Dahlia Murder, Darkest Hour, At the Gates
"Midnight Altar was written in the weeks following the passing of vocalist Steve Naemark''s father. The lyrics capture the vulnerability he felt while holding his father's hand in his final moments. The song is about the final stage of grief: acceptance. The lyrics are a reminder to focus on the time they spent together, instead of dwelling on the time they cannot."- Wyrmhaven
The band is currently writing their as-yet-untitled full-length album, following 2023 single "Sacred Grove" and 2020 EP Delirium.
Wyrmhaven will perform at AZ Desert DeathFest 2024 on May 4! The fest, which runs May 2-4, will be held at 191 Toole in Tuscon, AZ.
Song Credits:
Recorded with Ryan Bram at Homewrecker Studios (Gatecreeper, Spirit Adrift, Creeping Death).
Mixed by Dave Kamisnky (Fires in the Distance, Nicolas Cage Fighter,Stone Healer).
Mastered by Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder, Metal Blade Records).
Line-Up:
Steve Naemark - Vocals
Stephen Majalca - Drums
Keith Huffman - Bass
Taylor Bellemare - Guitars
Nick Cowan - Guitars
https://wyrmhaven.bandcamp.com/
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
For fans of: Hallatar | Novembers Doom | Draconian | Saturnus
I have been lost for so long now in a labyrinth of sorrow. Each turning I take down dusty, shadowed corridors where deceit stalks the darkness with hidden knives, leads only to another waypost on a journey without end. I open doors to find tableaus of heartbreak, sad parades of tears and pageants of loss. Mirrored ballrooms where dancers dressed in silk weep behind smiling masks as they spin beneath a thousand crystal candelabras, their reflections waltzing on into eternity. Chessboard tiles of cold marble chill my bare feet as I slip between the pawns and pass beneath the haughty gaze of bishops and kings with my head bowed, always following the fading echoes of my queen, the whisper of her passing like fading birdsong at twilight. Lost for so long…yet cupped in my hands I carry the flickering flame of hope. It burns low, but it burns still…
Stepping once more from the shadows, Golgotha, Spain’s renowned troubadours of the disconsolate lament, preeminent artisans of doom and desolation, have returned, bearing with them a new album of sombre reflection and measured melodies, tossed upon a tempestuous sea of love and mourning. Opening with the magnificent magisterial gravitas of ‘For Every Tear’, Spreading The Wings Of Hope sees Golgotha sailing proudly onwards under the ever-present guiding hand of guitarist Vicente J. Paya, on a wonderful voyage of musical and emotional discovery. The deep sadness of first single, ‘Gilded Cage’ brings the band’s signature use of a dual vocal presence to the fore – the lilting understated melodies delivered in such an enthralling manner by María J. Lladó surrendering to the leonine roar of Andrew Spinosa as the two vocalists spin this tale of a hollow, empty relationship. The masterful marriage of contrasts is key to the Golgotha sound, as towering, resplendent riffs and aching, intimate fragility meet and entwine. ‘Hear Their Cries’ springs from the magical coalescing of powerful rolling rhythms and mellifluous vocal melodies, while ‘Human Vultures’ evolves through resolute heaviness and consuming atmosphere, thrilling dynamics and soul touching beauty. Golgotha are a special band, whose music spans vast vistas of emotional power and they have never sounded more accomplished than they do on Spreading The Wings Of Hope. Concluding with ‘The Hope As Guide’ with its succinct, sublime guitar solo, haunting final words and climactic finish that leaves the listener in a stunned silence, this album is destined to stand as a towering achievement amongst the storied peaks of Golgotha’s remarkable canon of work…the moment when all their creative possibilities were realised in spectacular fashion.
Sonically crafted to richly textured perfection by the production, mixing and mastering skills of Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal) and adorned in impactful artwork, full of secrets and questions, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on both CD and cassette by Golgotha’s new label, Ardua Music on June 14th. A proud successor to 2022s critically acclaimed Mors Diligentis, Spreading The Wings Of Hope will let you soar on wings of imagination. Once heard it will never be forgotten...
Line-up:
Vicente J. Paya – Guitar/Vocals
Andrew Spinoza – Bass/Vocals
Tomeu Crespi – Drums
María J. Lladó – Clean Vocals
Dan Garcia – Guitars
https://www.arduamusic.com/
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The band has unleashed the 6-minute single edit of the song that will ultimately appear on a split EP coming this spring on Northern Spire Productions.
Stream "Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning" now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
The full version of the track is a 20-minute journey into darkness that will be out on May 10 on CD and digital formats. Pre-order the split now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
Tracklist:Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
Stream previous LanzerRath releases on Spotify.
LanzerRath is:
I - Lyrics, Vocals
II - Music, Vocals, Production
III - Vocals
III I - Vocals
III II - Art, Design
III III – Vocals, Mellotron
III III I – Vocals
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https://lanzerrath.neocities.org/
VENDEL
are an epic heavy metal band hailing from Moscow, formed in 2015 by a group of
friends who are all members of the local metal community. From the onset, their
inspiration was taken from genuine NWOBHM and ‘80s doom metal as well as the
history and archeology of the Dark Ages period, which serves as the strongest
influence on the band's lore and their attendant lyrical and visual concepts.
This combination – with a particular emphasis on the epic side of heavy metal
ala classic Candlemass, Manilla Road, and Viking-era Bathory as equally as
contemporary doom informed by the likes of the UK’s Solistice and Russian
heroes Scald – manifested in VENDEL’s self-titled debut EP in 2017. Lyrically
and aesthetically, there was a deep appreciation of the late Iron Age, also
known as the "Vendel Era," and hence the band’s moniker. They
followed up that EP with another one, titled Dirge, in 2019, which
included one new track as well as covers of Manilla Road and Saint Vitus. Also
in 2019, VENDEL made their first live appearance outside Russia at the Riddle
of Steel Fest, which made a huge impact on the band’s next activity.At long last, that “next activity” has manifested in VENDEL’s debut album, Out in the Fields. While the band’s first full-length comprises two songs rerecorded from their EPs – the first one’s “Defender” and the title track to Dirge – this structure more so underlines where VENDEL are coming from and, with a suitably stage-setting intro segueing into the first track, then where they are going. Absolutely HUGE in sound and songwriting, atmosphere and execution, VENDEL here give a masterclass in EPIC heavy metal; “doomed,” definitely, but there’s energy to spare no matter the tempo, and thus do the four component tracks of Out in the Fields seemingly fly by in a flash. Make no mistake, the journey is vast in scale and arduous in terms of emotional reserves tapped, but the album is utterly engrossing each (HUGE) step of the way. Thankfully, VENDEL don’t abandon their core sound but, rather, re-solidify it with bigger & better production, performances that dazzle in their technique yet hit hard with their physicality, and vocalist Alexey Goryachev absolutely spellbinding the listener with tales of heroism and death, particularly on the poignantly titled “Never Surrender.” It all becomes the very definition of what a debut album should be.
Fans of the aforementioned as well as Solitude Aeternus, Atlantean Kodex, labelmates MEGATON SWORD, and even Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, you are hereby commanded to bend the knee before VENDEL’s Out in the Fields. NEVER SURRENDER!
Line-up:
Alexey Goryachev - Vocal
Sergey Kargalskiy - Lead Guitar
David Kazaryan - Rhythm Guitar
Lasha Khabalov - Bass
Sergey Skorodumov - Drums
From Moscow, Russia
Artwork: Benn Harf
Release date:14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on golden vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
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https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
”Should you heed the call of the black river? Is the allure of the deep ever too strong? Ultimately, the choice is yours. Hearken, and decide.”
GO GENTLY, SWAN, INTO THAT DARK WATER is the second single from newly formed funeral doom outfit NEVER STOP THE SADNESS. The single featuring no one else than AMORPHIS front man Tomi Joutsen on guest vocals.
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.
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Label: Phoenix Mortis
ProductionsRelease date: may 3RD 2024
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
For fans of: Dimmu Borgir | Abigail Williams | Agathodaimon | Serpents Oath
In this place of memory and dry bones, where the crosses stand as decaying sentinels beneath the trees, draped in tattered robes of moss like mournful watchmen upon the path to Golgotha, he waits beside the path, haunting the spaces between the mist and the moonlight. The shadows gather to him, drawn to his aura of absence, making him one with the night – a shape of deeper darkness in the gloom. The tableaux of sorrow, secrets and silence set, he prepares for their coming; an eternal, aching hunger burning like a cold fire within the echoing, empty chambers of his heart. A time of feeding, of devouring and of dying, a time of passing through approaches on the soft, chill wind of midnight.
Painted in the hues of twilight, the deep colours of the in between times, the shades of fast-falling dusk and the darkening blood of the last rays of the setting sun, Nyrak’s black metal is infused with drama and rich musical narrative. The songs that form their astonishing second album, Devourer Of All, unfurl across vast canvases of the imagination, the music conjuring phantoms for the senses – enthralling and enfolding the listener within a dark world of melancholy and magic, terror and grandeur. With the magnificent opening track, ‘Eyes Of Time’ which roars into life like towering thunderclouds careering across a night sky torn apart by lightning, you are gathered into the embrace of Nyrak’s rain swept, cinematic sorcery. The Belgian band draw upon the infernal wellspring of Scandinavian black metal and then let their creative spirits run wild, entwining that dread, black soul in wicked thorns of dynamic, progressive musical elements and textured gothic atmosphere. The result is grandiose, epic, breathtaking pieces like album title track, ‘Devourer Of All’. While the music of Nyrak rages around you there is nothing else; the matters of the mundane world fade like pale, ephemeral ghosts in the face of its blazing fires and tumultuous emotions. From the regal splendour of ‘Lament’ to the stunning, multi-faceted gem that is ‘The Abstract Face Of Life’ which brings down the final curtain on Devourer Of All, this is an album of staggering scale and invention – an absolute triumph!
Founded by Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) in 2021, originally as a solo studio project, Nyrak has grown and evolved over the course of the last three years, via debut album Malvs, to become the fully fledged band and musical force that it is today. When Devourer Of All is unleashed on May 3rd, mixed and mastered at Project Zero Recording Studio (Nervosa, Serpents Oath, Carnation etc) and resplendent in its evocative artwork courtesy of Phoenix Mortis Art, the name of Nyrak will be carved into the consciousness of metal fans the world over. The burgeoning Belgian black metal scene has spawned another real contender. Beware the passing of the day – for the night belongs to them!
Line-up:
Lukas Risbourg – Vocals/Guitar
Guy Van Nieuwenhove (aka Nevel) – Composer/Orchestration/Bass (live)/Guitar (studio)
Sven Van Laere - Guitar
Bran Veldeman - Drums
https://www.nyrak.be/
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Prepare
for an onslaught of extreme metal madness as MASS PUNISHMENT proudly
unveils their latest single, 'BREAKING POINT'!“Breaking Point” was Recorded at The Bomb Shelter Recording Studio in Jackson, NJ under Producer George Pond. Mixed and Mastered by Producer Eric Rachel at The Dungeon undisclosed in NJ.
This single addresses a scene of an unnamed citizen fighting against multiple policemen in a fierce hand-to-hand confrontation. Who will remain standing, the citizen or the police? Inspired by the mainstream media’s narrative of the rising number of police officers over use of force on the population.
Mass Punishment is a 4 piece Metalcore/Extreme Metal band based out of New Jersey music designed to inform as well as hit as hard as the facts and events the songs are written about. Current events on a social, political, environmental, and economic scale. Of government corruption and depopulation with a population facing death by design.
Mass Punishment is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Matt Voltz (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)
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Label: Roxx RecordsRelease date: july 1st 2024
Genre: Thrash/Heavy Metal
For fans of: Annihilator | Tourniquet | Forbidden | Believer
Having spent their teenage years in the early ‘90s immersed in the hard thrashing sounds of Tourniquet, Believer, Sacrament, Mortification and many more, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Roebuck and vocalist Courtney Simmons were inspired to follow in the footsteps of the bands that had given them so much support and encouragement through their music – and from that dream, that aspiration, Motivik would be born. In 2020 the duo from Atlanta, Georgia unleashed their first album, Death Of The Gunman, establishing their own blend of powerful thrash and melodic heavy metal. Motivik were finally standing alongside their erstwhile heroes, creating music to support others in their journey through life. Now in 2024 they are ready to take the next step forward with their incredible second album, the breathtaking explosion of precision, adrenaline-infused riffing, adventurous song writing, technically dextrous playing, stunning melodies and huge choruses that is Renouncement!
From the dramatic, uplifting instrumental opening of ‘Palace Of Ashes’, that heralds the beginning of Renouncement’s incredible, emotional ride, to the final heart-wrenching words of the epic ‘Once Again’ that conclude it, Motivik’s latest release is a staggering summation of everything that is great about metal music. It’s redundant to talk about album highlights, because Renouncement consists of nothing but highlights. Motivik take the essence of classic thrash metal and mould it into fresh, exciting forms with their progressive, imaginative approach. ‘Dethroned’ takes jagged, angular riffing and fuses it with great hooks and the sort of fantastic, melodic chorus that emblazons itself across your memory with one listen. ‘Break The Walls’ lands blow after blow of aggressive thrash power before exploding into a searing solo and uplifting chorus. ‘This Man I Am’ is the distillation of absolute headbanging metal magnificence, while ‘Septicemia’ features some truly beautiful guitar work, some genre-defining thrash riffing and utterly uncompromising lyrics…and the list just goes on. The individual performances from all involved are of the highest magnitude; Courtney Simmons’ vocals are some of the most powerful and emotive you’ll hear anywhere in metal today, displaying fantastic range and masterful delivery, while Ryan Roebuck fires out riff after killer riff with flawless, machinegun firepower and scatters solos and melodies like gold dust over every track. Session drummer Alex Emidio is pure thunder behind the kit and a range of guest appearances all add their own touch of magic to this remarkable album – look out for contributions from vocalists Jason Weaver, Chris Ackerman (Betrayal), Jason Wisdom (Becoming The Archetype) and Andre Chiang (Shamash) along with sparkling guitar leads from Greg Minier (Applehead, The Crucified) and Derek Corzine (Burial Extraction, Crowned In Sorrow etc). Derek Corzine also mixed Renouncement, applying the skills that have brought such fine results to recent albums by Shamash and Symphony Of Heaven, while the final touch of sheer quality was applied by the mastering of Rob Colwell, who has previously worked with thrash legends like Coroner, Accuser and Flotsam And Jetsam.
Renouncement will be released through Roxx Records on July 1st, adorned in the powerful and evocative artwork of Seth Metoyer (Mangled Carpenter) and all fans of the very finest in melodic thrash and heavy metal should be waiting to embrace this sonic offering. With Renouncement, Motivik have really shown the metal world just what anthemic, affecting, outstanding music they are capable of creating. And Ryan Roebuck and Courtney Simmons can stand proudly alongside all those bands that once helped them to dream.
Line-up:
Courtney Simmons – Vocals
Ryan Roebuck – Vocals/Guitar/Bass/Keyboards
Drums on Renouncement performed by Alex Emidio
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ANGEL SWORD’S highly anticipated third album, WORLD FIGHTER, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Hailing
from Helsinki, Finland’s ANGEL SWORD formed in 2010 with the intent to play
old-school heavy metal. And they get right to it with the too-perfectly titled
demo Where We Are Going You Cannot Come demo later that year. Two EPs
followed – 2013’s Ripping the Heavens and 2015’s The Midwinter
Tapes – before their decisive debut album, Rebels Beyond the Pale, in
2016. Another perfectly titled recording, ANGEL SWORD’s first full-length was a
fresh breath of old air, finding some elusive (and deceptively laidback yet
rough) landscape of late ‘70s heavy metal, subsequent NWOBHM, and adjacent
early US power metal. Three years later followed the tighter and slightly more
aggressive Neon City, expanding the band’s still-‘80s-bound gaze through a
charmingly rustic retro-futurist lens. During all these years, ANGEL SWORD have
opened for Manilla Road, Blitzkrieg, and Satan as well as playing such
festivals as Metal Assault, Metalheadz Open Air, Storm Crusher warmup, and Up
the Hammers warm-up. Oh, and along the way, Darkthrone’s Fenriz thoroughly
championed the band!"Our goal in this age of soulless, overproduced modern metal is to re-summon the metal gods of old with a skull-crushing, vomit-inducing dose of rough-edged heavy metal,” state ANGEL SWORD, and that’s exactly what they do with World Fighter! It’d be easy to simply say that their third album is a fairly even balance between the first two albums and…well, it’s kinda the truth! Sporting yet another amazing cover artwork, World Fighter brings the bathos and bravado right from its opening seconds, ANGEL SWORD sounding like true world fighters as they chug forward to their battle hymns. From there, nuance and shade – or, rather, just MOOD – become the watchwords as the quartet keep the thrust mostly mid-tempo, allowing their dark melodicism to fully take flight. And, while ANGEL SWORD never seem like they’re in any hurry, the eight tracks of World Fighter are actually the band’s most uptempo work yet; it’s just that they’re exuding such poise now that that pace feels deceptively relaxed, that big & brassy pulse coasting with coolness and heaviness. Put another way, the album’s almost-uniformly balls-to-the-wall gait summons an effervescent energy – and maximum attitude. Truly, ANGEL SWORD are nothing if not engaging in their rough ‘n’ tumble, raise-the-swords charisma, becoming those very blue-collar ruffians you can really believe in. Coupled with a smoother, somewhat-shimmering style of production that still allows their intrinsic grit to “shine” through, World Fighter goes against all odds to become ANGEL SWORD’s crowning achievement to date. All weekend warriors, enter their Church of Rock post-haste!
Line-up:
Jerry Razors – vocals, guitar
Lightning Mike – lead guitar
Eviltaker – bass
Alexander Depraved – drums
From Helsinki, Finland
Artwork: Subhuman_Being_
Release date: 14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on neon yellow vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/04/16/exclusive-premiere-vale-of-pnaths-soul-offering-seeks-to-push-tech-death-further/
"Soul Offering" will be available April 19 on the usual digital platforms!
Vale of Pnath will release highly anticipated new album Between The Worlds of Life and Death on CD, vinyl, and digital formats May 24 via
Willowtip Records.
Pre-order:
https://valeofpnath.bandcamp.com/album/between-the-worlds-of-life-and-death
https://www.willowtip.com/store/
The band released the following statement concerning the new album:
"It’s been 5 years since our last release, Accursed. The EP really was a new avenue for the band as we leaned further toward a more blackened approach stylistically. Having more of a tech death background, this EP was a way to lead our fans into the next era. Between The Worlds of Life and Death is an album that really is just a continuation of what we started with Accursed. It captures the band's core sound, but also brings a newer and bold take on this brand of metal. We want this to be the most approachable album we have made for metal fans. We want people to put this on and be sucked in immediately, yet keep coming back for more.”
Track
Listing:1. The Forgotten Path (Intro)
2. Silent Prayer
3. Soul Offering
4. Shadow
5. Uncertain Tomorrow
6. Beneath Ashen Skies
7. No Return, No Regret
8. Echoes Of The Past (Interlude)
9. Burning Light
Vale of Pnath will hit the road in May with co-headliners Abigail Williams and special guests Summoning The Lich for a U.S. tour! Tickets are available at https://linktr.ee/valeofpnath
Line-up:
Ken Scorceron - Vocals / Guitar
Vance Valenzuela - Guitar
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Austin Rolla - Bass
Guest Appearances:
Michael Wilson - Guest solo in “No Return, No Regret.”
Donny Burbage (Cradle of Filth, Aether Realm) - Guest solo (#2) in “Shadow” and in “Soul Offering.”
Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) - Guest solo in “Beneath Ashen Skies.”
Matthew Brown (Demon King) - Guest solo (#1) in “Shadow.”
Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid) - Guest solo in "Uncertain Tomorrow."
Album Credits:
Bass on all tracks performed by Ken Scorceron.
“The Forgotten Path” & “Echoes of the Past” composed by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun).
Cello performed by Christopher Edward Brown,
Drum tracking By Robert Velazquez Swanson / Mayhemness Recording Studio.
All music composed by Vance Valenzuela, Ken Sarafin and Ken Scorceron.
Produced by Ken Scorceron.
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Scorceron.
Additional editing: Samuel Bassani, Tom Connolly.
Album Cover: Zac Shiffer
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CADAVEROUS CONDITION signs with The Circle Music for new death metal album, "NEVER ARRIVE, NEVER RETURN"
Austrian death metal survivalists Cadaverous Condition have signed to The Circle Music for the release of the band's highly anticipated new album, "Never Arrive, Never Return”. The album will be released on CD, LP and digital formats.
The first single, along with a video and album pre-orders will be released on 2
May. "Never Arrive, Never Return" marks a return to Cadaverous Condition's ferocious death metal roots. The album is a relentless assault on the senses, featuring a mix of epic tracks alongside haunting half-ballads, brutal eruptions and groove-laden songs interwoven with the band's signature cryptic lyrics, all delivered with crisp production.
"With several albums to their credit and a brilliant career in the European death metal underground, they have nothing left to prove to anyone. They compose music for their enjoyment and this is evident in every song from their upcoming album "Never Arrive, Never Return", which is the first to be released by The Circle Music. But we will have the opportunity to talk about this soon. For now, we welcome them and we are very happy to work together”, commented The Circle Music about the signing.
Formed in Austria during the early 90s, Cadaverous Condition carved a unique path in extreme metal. While their vocals remained rooted in death metal, they experimented with diverse influences, covering artists like The Sisters of Mercy and collaborating with acts like Nurse With Wound, Thighpaulsandra, Tobias Nathaniel (The Black Heart Procession) and Herr Lounge Corps. They also did an art project with Bill Drummond (The KLF) involving a specially made CD and sending a message in a bottle from the shores of Iceland. Despite these explorations, Cadaverous Condition never strayed from their core: extreme metal with a distinct and reflective style. They return in 2024 with "Never Arrive, Never Return," a fitting title for a band known for their relentless sonic journey.
Cadaverous Condition on “Never Arrive, Never Return”:
Wolfgang Weiss - vocals
René Kramer - guitars
Peter Droneberger – bass, guitars
Paul Droneberger - drums
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https://www.cadaverouscondition.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CadaverousCondition/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated fourth album of Chile’s LUCIFER’S HAMMER, BE AND EXIST, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Since
their formation in 2012, Chile’s LUCIFER’S HAMMER have been fighting the good
fight for heavy metal, both at home and abroad. During their first years, the
homeland wasn’t as renown for traditional metals, but ever since their ascent
to the international stage, LUCIFER’S HAMMER have wielded a wealth of influence
on the wider Chilean heavy metal scene. Their Night Sacrifice demo in
2013 was their first public work, but it was the full-length Beyond the
Omens debut in 2016 which really blew the doors open, reaping widespread
acclaim and firmly establishing their trademark sound: pure & proud HEAVY
METAL equally rooted in the ‘70s and ‘80s, with an air of anthemic memorability
ala classic radio metal but never forgetting their underground roots. LUCIFER’S
HAMMER really expanded upon that radio angle with the subsequent Victory
is Mine mini-album a year later, showing darkness and versatility in equal
measure. They further consolidated this sound with two more full-lengths,
2018’s Time is Death and 2021’s The Trip.Now, longtime fans DYING VICTIMS step forth to raise high the banner of LUCIFER’S HAMMER with their fourth album, Be and Exist. The title is something of a clarion call for the Chileans: staying put in the ‘80s for years now, the band simply want to continue crafting true-as-steel HEAVY METAL that bangs the head as profoundly as it enflames the heart. Like an iron fist lined with velvet, there’s a deceptively silky surge to Be and Exist that drives deepest into the heart of mid ‘80s metal, all the while pumping pistons patiently and powerfully. With leads moody and emotive and founding frontman / guitarist Hades’ vocals ringing out through the night, across rain-soaked streets and through the back alleys, LUCIFER’S HAMMER here deliver a masterclass in mystery & atmosphere. The album’s attention-grabbing cover art vividly illustrates the point, but the band are certainly tackling more cosmic matters here, and it fits perfectly with the classy classic metal across Be and Exist. At any one point, one can detect the likes of prime Dokken, Heavy Pettin’, Diamond Head, Europe, Witch Cross, Virgin Steele, and even ‘80s KISS at their most metal – but the way these noble influences are rearranged and reformed into anthems is 100% LUCIFER’S HAMMER.
Indeed are LUCIFER’S HAMMER a band with a vision of the future, treading the metal boards for over a decade now with pure passion and hunger. Life doesn’t come easy in South America, and so have they made their music the ideal stage where the hammer will fall with force to demonstrate all that’s in their hearts. To Be and Exist – this is what heavy metal dreams are made of!
Line-up:
Hades - Guitar And Vocals
Titan - Drums
Hypnos - Guitar
Tyr - Bass
From Santiago, Chile
Artwork: Lucifer's Hammer
Release date: 14th June 2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on transparent blue vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
Pre-order:
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Release
date:
may 3rd, 2024With 12 years of mayhem under their belt, Ancst returns to the basics on their 4th album “culture of brutality”. While their last effort “Zorn” took them into trve black metal territory, “culture of brutality” strips that away and sucker punches you right in the throat with its very own brand of grindcore and death metal infused metallic HC, with pieces of crust, scramz and sludge thrown into the mix. 20 songs, delivered in under 34 minutes about gentrification, wage slavery & capitalism, sexism, mental health and the issues of modern western society. if its rage that you wanted, “culture of brutality” will deliver.
ANCST on tour:
26.04. - Rosenkeller, Jena, Germany
27.04. - Emil, Zittau, Germany
04.05. - Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany
08.05. - Goldgrube, Kassel, Germany
09.05. - Zeckentempel, Leipzig, Germany
10.05. - Immerhin, Würzburg, Germany
11.05. - AK40, Suhl, Germany
14.05. - EKH, Wien, Austria
15.05. - Dopamin, Budapest, Hungary
16.05. - AKC Attack, Zagreb, Croatia
17.05. - Astro Club, Fontanafredda, Italy
18.05. - Live Stage, Innsbruck, Austria
19.05. - Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
21.05. - Ebrietas, Zürich, Switzerland
22.05. - Juha West, Stuttgart, Germany
23.05. - P8, Karlsruhe, Germany
24.05. - Halle am Rhein, Köln, Germany
25.05. - B58, Braunschweig, Germany
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"THE BEGUILING MIND GAMES" is out now and available for free streaming and download on Bandcamp:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-shepherd-the-beguiling-mind-games
and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs5BNP56Lus
Technical but expressive, fast and slow, brutal yet melodic, "The Beguiling Mind Games" is a dark pilgrimage through the most hidden places of the human mind. It deals with gaslighting, depression, anxiety, betrayal, fear, manipulation and suicide.
It is the bare and ugly truth about human interactions and their consequences.
A complex journey in nine chapters developing a strange and original soundtrack for those who are keen to bands like Hypocrisy, Edge of Sanity, Yearning, Phlebotomized and why not, Blacksheep.
The artwork of the album was made by the well known graphic artist Costin Chioreanu.
Tracklist:1. Gaslighting
2. Enslaved By Lies
3. Reason Abandoned Us All
4. Wired Wrong
5. Freedom Is The Absence Of Fear
6. Shot To The Head
7. Nights Are For Us
8. Suicide Note
9. Universe 25
BLACKSHEEP released their latest full-length album "Bloodties" in collaboration with Loud Rage Music last year, and it is available here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blacksheep-bloodties
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https://linktr.ee/the_shepherd
NEW promo video clip from ZOMBIE HUNGER ( "MASK OF SATAN" our from "Zombie Hunger" album)
We
are ZOMBIE HUNGER, Horror Doom Metal from Melbourne Australia.Our music is inspired by classic horror films and literature, and all the greats of metal and doom, including Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Trouble and Reverend Bizarre.
The ZOMBIE HUNGER disease began with founding members, Patient Zero and Coffin Queen, on FRIDAY the 13th, August 2021. Soon after, Graveborn, Wormfeast and Skineater were brought into the horde, but the low availability of brains during covid forced us to lay low and bide our time… But, once the streets and music venues were full again, we were finally unleashed!
Since 2022 we have played many gigs across Melbourne, including two DOOM in JUNE festivals, and the upcoming SUNBURN FESTIVAL in Canberra. From the beginning we have made a name for ourselves for delivering entertaining, ghoulish, high energy performances.
Our debut album - ZOMBIE HUNGER - released on March 22nd, 2024. The album is available for purchase on Bandcamp, along with all the usual streaming places. A short-run cd release will be sold on Bandcamp, too, for our fellow physical media maniacs!
If you are a music reviewer, podcaster or Youtube content creator, we would love to hear your thoughts about our album. We are also excited to speak with anyone who wishes to interview us, in any medium. We are committed to bringing HORROR and DOOM to the people, far and wide!
https://zombiehunger.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@zombiehunger
https://www.facebook.com/ZOMBIEHUNGERDOOM
MAREA -"THE SILENCE OF RUST"
Genre
: Atmospheric/Post-Black/Doom
MetalFFO: Woods Of Desolation, Novembre, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Drudkh, Katatonia.
Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024"MAREA is about dreams, dreary landscapes, deepest fears and harsh sounds. Both the sea and cosmos shares an element, although reversed: the abyss."
MAREA (translated, tide) it's an Atmospheric Post-Black/Doom Metal one-man band from Italy. The amalgam of the debut album The Silence Of Rust it's thick and structurally dynamic, altering the heavyness in melody; the melody in atmosphere and the atmosphere in heavyness again. The alternation of slow and fast rhythms, as well as high-pitched and raw vocal styles, ensures an intense emotive experience.
Sale points:
A dynamic style between Black, Post-Black e Doom Metal;
Dynamic structures and strong emotive impact;
Raw and high-pitched, shrieking vocals;
To be released by Masked Dead Records, yet also made available through Sulphur Fanzine (ITA/ENG).
Tracklist
1) Riptide Tune
2) Sidereal
3) Chiaroscuro
4) Irreversible
5) Rain Colours
6) The Silence Of Rust
(38:06 min.)
Line-up:
M.B. - Everything
Alessandro Mori - Session Drum
Mix e master by Carlo Meroni (ADSR Decibel Studio).
Artwork by STRX.
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SLOWLY WE ROT #23 out now! (Underground attitude and contents, English written, A4 format, black/white, glossy)
All orders come with free compilation CDs, stickers, flyers, download codes!Featuring interviews with:
Absque Cor
Acerbic
Alkaloid
Black Altar
Black Heaven
Carnal Savagery
Cenotaph
Chalice of Damnation
Chlad
Cultum Interitum
Fleshvessel
Gary and the Death Lofts
Gravethorn
Gravewürm
HexenHammer
Hiraes
Hyl
Imperium Dekadenz
Inhumed
Mortem Agmen
Night in Gales
Oblivium Regnum
October Tide
Orphean Passage
Perchta
Saturnus
Sturmtiger
Superbeast
Svpremacist
Virgin Idol
Vulture Industries
+ reviews
+ free compilation CD
+ free sticker
Get in touch if interested in our mutually advantageous distribution deals or to discuss features in the next issue (Autumn 2024)!
Slowly We Rot #24 already in works and scheduled for a Autumn 2024 release!
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Mittlerweile haben wir uns auch schon wieder rangemacht, um die nächste Ausgabe
in Angriff zu nehmen. Als allererster Interviewpartner konnten wir jetzt schon
mal Lukas vom NUCLEAR WINTER ZINE davon überzeugen, sich in unserer nächsten
Ausgabe mal unserer nervigen Fragerunde zu widmen .Da wir Euch natürlich auch
in Sachen aktueller Veröffentlichungen auf dem neuesten Stand halten wollen
,gibts hier schon mal wieder den ersten kleinen metallischen Rundumschlag .
Kanada, 8. April 2024. Ein besonderer Tag für NECHT,
die bekennenden Anhänger des B’ahn-Kultes aus der prähistorischen Kultur der
Enkari! Und dies sogar in vielerlei Hinsicht, denn an diesem Tag werden die
eigenwilligen Außenseiter sich den vielen Nordamerikanern und den astrologisch
interessierten Besuchern dort anschließen und angesichts einer teilweisen bis
totalen Sonnenfinsternis die Augen gebannt auf den Himmel richten.
Für Zenith Maharg (Gebet) und dessen Aszendenten Vlasfimos (Gebetstrommel), Zhargor (Hochfrequenz) und Aemoh (Tieffrequenz), ist es ein Tag von höchster Ambivalenz, an dem nach altem Glauben der Drache Karnifor als Bringer der Apokalypse ihnen die wütende Präsenz ihres Sonnengottes B’ahn stiehlt. Die in eine ewige Kriegerkaste hineingeborenen werfen sich diesem Bann mit einer passenden Hymne entgegen – “Into Bondage Born”: “BRÜDERINNEN UND BRÜDER! Heute ist eine totale Sonnenfinsternis. Für die alten Enkari wäre dies ein göttliches Vorzeichen der kommenden Apokalypse gewesen, da der Schatten von Karnifor den Zorn von B'ahns Licht zu überwinden schien. Ein Tag zum Verzweifeln oder ein Tag zum Freuen. Heute ist darum ein glücklicher Tag, um diesen Sermon zu veröffentlichen, in dem wir an die Generationen von Lashmiri-Bürgern erinnern, die in einen lebenslangen Krieg im Dienste des B'ahn-Kultes hineingeboren wurden. RUHM UND EHRE DER SONNE!”
“INTO BONDAGE BORN” aus der schon am 17. Mai
erscheinenden Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR” ist ab sofort überall digital erhältlich. Der Sermon bewegt
sich so ambivalent wie das kosmische Ereignis, dem NECHT ihn gewidmet haben, in
der finsteren Grauzone zwischen schwarzmetallischer Feierlichkeit und der
tiefsitzenden Melancholie, die ein normalisierter Krieg den Enkari in die
kulturelle Seele gebrannt hat.
Über NECHT
Die Geschichte von NECHT begann im pandemischen Jahr 2022 mit einem kanadischen Black-Metal-Trio, das recht schnell zum Quartett anwuchs. Im Jahr 2024 treten nun Zenith Maharg und seine Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh aus den Schatten der Vergangenheit, um die Kunde ihrer bald erscheinenden Langmeditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” zu verbreiten. Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was bis dahin im Verborgenen geschah, geben uns die befremdlichen Kultisten selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals ausgewählte Sermone aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” teils im Rahmen visueller Offenbarungen auf, so etwa “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me ” und “Into Bondage Born”.
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “Into Bondage Born” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Playlist: https://linktr.ee/nechtblackmetal
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
https://www.youtube.com/@NechtBlackMetal
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Die nun vorliegende Single “Reign of Terror” widmet sich dabei La Terreur, der Zeit vom Herbst 1793 bis zum Frühjahr 1794, in der per Konventsbeschluss die Jakobiner um Robespierre bis zu 40.000 Menschen foltern und töten konnten. Im Song behandeln PAINFUL eine Revolutionsphase, in der blutige Grausamkeit derart blind und zerstörerisch mit dem Zeitgeist der Aufklärung rang, dass wir noch heute tiefgreifenden Veränderungen mit einer Warnung begegnen, die dort ihren traurigen Ursprung hat: Die Revolution frisst ihre Kinder.
Die Single “Reign of Terror” präsentiert sich ganz angemessen als morbide schlürfende Midtempowalze mit einem leicht psychedelisch anmutenden Intro. Vorhang auf für den finsteren Groove:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWqszO3i9J8
Die Single anhören: https://orcd.co/reignofterror
PAINFUL erläutern den Ansatz, dieses Blutbad – das zugleich einen zentralen Meilenstein der Revolution darstellte – musikalisch zu behandeln, so: "Zu jenem bestimmten Zeitpunkt der Französischen Revolution herrschten Mord und Chaos, da jeder jeden abschlachtete – unabhängig davon, ob sie einst Verbündete waren oder nicht!
Wir haben versucht, diese Ambivalenz darzustellen, indem wir auch gegensätzlich konnotierte Wörter wie ‘Freiheit’ und ‘Terror’ oder ‘Horror’ und ‘Wahrheit’ verwendet haben. Der ganze Song setzt sich dabei ebenso aus verschiedenen Teilen und Rhythmen zusammen. Es sind die Schwere und der Wirbel der Leichtigkeit, die sich kontrastierend in schweren Gitarren, stampfenden Trommeln und hüpfenden Orchestern widerspiegeln."
Mit den drei Singles "Liberty (Dies)", "Remaining Shadows" und nun auch "Reign of Terror", die sich zwischen Raserei, Opulenz und morbidem Groove bewegen, können PAINFUL einen breit gefächerten Vorgeschmack auf das kommende Album bieten. Noch in diesem Frühjahr, am 25. Mai, erscheint “Nefarious Monarchy” und kann selbstverständlich bereits physisch vorbestellt werden. Einen Pre-Save des Albums auf allen relevanten Plattformen gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/painful. Wer gleich beides – das 20-jährige Jubiläum der Band und die neue Scheibe – live feiern will, findet sich am 25. Mai 2024 im CRASH in Freiburg ein und holt sich dort die volle Dröhnung ab.
"Bürger, es steht zu befürchten, dass die Revolution wie Saturn nach und nach all ihre Kinder verschlingt und am Ende den Despotismus mit allem seinem Unheil gebiert."
Pierre Vergniaud vor seiner Hinrichtung am 31. Oktober 1793
Tracklist
"Nefarious Monarchy":
1. A World of Kings
2. Liberty (Dies)
3. Growing Rage
4. Reign of Terror
5. History Repeats
6. United in Blood
7. Heart of Darkness
8. We are not equal
9. Remaining Shadows
10. Fallen Hierarchies
( + Bonustrack "United in Blood" feat. Alexander Krull)
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Album in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
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https://www.painfulmetal.com/shop/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
Black metal horde LANZERRATH will make an epic contribution to a split EP coming this spring on Northern Spire Productions with the 20-minute journey into darkness titled "NEBULAR COLLAPSE: THE DISSOLUTION OF ORDER AND MEANING."
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
The split will be out on May 10 on CD and digital formats.
Pre-order now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
Shroud Of Despondency/LanzerRath Split Tracklist:
Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
LanzerRath is:
I - Lyrics, Vocals
II - Music, Vocals, Production
III - Vocals
III I - Vocals
III II - Art, Design
III III – Vocals, Mellotron
III III I – Vocals
https://nsp.neocities.org/
https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/
The reissue of "Psycho Pain Control" offers a host of exciting features for collectors and enthusiasts. The EP has been meticulously remastered by the band itself, ensuring that it captures the essence of AYDRA's early sound with unparalleled clarity and intensity. Additionally, this reissue boasts a striking new artwork design, breathing fresh life into the visual representation of this iconic release.
One of the most exciting aspects of this reissue is the inclusion of bonus tracks taken directly from the band's early demos. These rare recordings offer a unique glimpse into AYDRA's formative years, showcasing the raw talent and creativity that would ultimately define their sound. Coupled with the remastered EP tracks, these bonus additions make the reissue of "Psycho Pain Control" a truly essential addition to any collector's library.
To further commemorate this momentous occasion, the LP version of "Psycho Pain Control" will be released on May 6th, 2024, in a limited edition colored vinyl format. Limited to just 200 hand-numbered copies, this exclusive release is sure to become a coveted item among fans of Technical Death Metal.
Tracklist
1. Psycho Pain Control
2. Dream’s Door
3. Revenge
4. Carnage
5. Penance Stare
6. Say Your Prayers (demo)
7. Revenge (demo)
8. Dream’s Door (demo)
In anticipation of the reissue, AYDRA has unveiled a lyric video for the track "Penance Stare," providing fans with a taste of what to expect from this definitive release.
Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/T2Swsy3QPfY
For those eager to revisit the EP or discover it for the first time, "Psycho Pain Control" is already available for streaming on major platforms.
Listen now: https://sptfy.com/QmbZ
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https://www.youtube.com/@aydraofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
Finnish
grind-crust band UNBORN GENERATION has released their 7th album
titled “…AND ALL WE FORGET”
It includes 10 songs of brutally frost-bound grind/crust. The lyrics describe a world long after an apocalypse; rebuilding has begun. Yet the post-apocalypse generations have learnt nothing, and remain ignorant as the sins of the fathers are repeated all over again.
The band's singer/guitarist Herkko Huttunen was responsible for the album's production (recording, mixing and mastering), excluding the drum recording, which was handled by Tuomas Kokko (Electric Fox Studios). The album is published by Inverse Records
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/ug-aawf
Unborn Generation has been blasting their dirty grindcrust since 2002. Their intense sound can be described as fight-or-flight response inducing, yet at the same time tingling the backsides of melancholics with northern melodies.
The Finnish trio consists of Herkko Huttunen (vocals/guitar), Eetu Huttunen (drums) and Arto Kettunen (bass).
https://www.facebook.com/UnbornGeneration
Genre : Atmospheric Black/Doom Metal
FFO: Katatonia, Aquilus, Alcest, Agalloch, old-era Opeth, Paradise Lost.
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
"Boleskine House is a place where anyone can find refuge from their ruined lives, an immaterial space where they can bask in their fantasies of nostalgia before they vanish forever without a trace. A dwelling that inevitably changes depending on the listener’s personal experiences."
Miserabilist Blues is the first work of Boleskine House (IT). It is about a poignant and elusive, yet seemingly endless moment, without a horizon. Time, beloved places, people known, people lost, fragile promises in the golden days of youth, broken dreams and impossible desires are amalgamated into an undying fog. These are the main themes the duo faces with black metal influenced by atmospheric sounds, full of personality and drama that deal with 90s doom and gothic, but also with outside genres such as shoegaze.
Sale points:
Atmospheric Black Metal, 90's gothic Doom and Shoegaze melodies;
Miserabilist Blues it's dramatic, tragic and nostalgic;
A unique visual cocept;
To be released by Masked Dead Records but also together with Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Deep Dark Blue"!
Tracklist
1) Black House Painters
2) Need
3) A Place To Mourn Forever
4) When You Sleep (My Bloody Valentine cover)
(40:58 min)
Line-up:
Raven Borsi - Vocals & lyrics
Niccolò Misrachi - Songwriting & instruments
Visual concept by Raven, Niccolò and Giulia Frump.
Mix and master by Nicolò Brambilla (Aphotic, Fuoco Fatuo, Blasphemophager).
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To prepare you for this fifth assault on the senses, which sounds "like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder", the band have unleashed a video for the track 'Beaten Back To Life'.
Bassist/vocalist Sam Bean describes the track:
"Well, reaching the halfway point of our ten album goal was cause for us to pause and indulge in some introspection. I mean, we've been making some really childish, obnoxious, Jurassic death metal for five years now. If ever we were going to pivot to a new direction more befitting our skills and maturity, it would be now."
He continues:
"Of course we didn't. This album is even worse than before, and our first video is about how anyone who got into metal after 1992 is weak and worthless. It's all about vinyl, cassette tapes, and wanton violence at shows, not this stupid warm-fuzzy 'support our scene' non-sense."
Speaking about the Die For Us album, Sam says:
"Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible."
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Get yourself 'Beaten Back To Life' at the WEREWOLVES YouTube channel now!
Pre-order Die For Us on vinyl, CD and digital formats : http://www.werewolvesdeathmetal.com/
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"'War Graves' is about a patriotic young man who is conscripted into the army only to lose his life early on in his deployment. As he goes from training to the battleground, he notes the manipulative psychological tactics of both sides, as he dies, his soul reflects on whether his and his fallen friends’ sacrifices were worth it."
Watch the 'War Graves' video now at the War Grave YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbiUisy9b00
The War Grave EP, which was recorded at London’s Monolith Studios with producer Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) features five magnificent songs that fire the imagination and unleash a torrent of adrenaline. The world class vocals of singer Roman Kantoch (ex-More) lead the charge, backed by the immaculately crafted riffs and breathtaking solos of guitar team Trent Powell and Stuart Layne (ex-Virus), while drummer Steve Brill and bassist Charlie Gossett supply the heavy artillery. Together this incredible team have forged a superb set of songs, built upon their instinctive understanding of great heavy metal.
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DISKORD /ATVM – “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
Chasm
Norwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more.
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
New lyric video from DISTORTED FORCE ("HELLBROTH" out from "ANGELIC BLOODSHED" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjRvdu-8ec
Distorted Force is a band with a very weird approach to composition. Being in the substance of progressive metal implies long length tracks, unstable structure, and a lot of changes in a song's general atmosphere. In recent years the band moves musically in the heavy/progressive area. They started in Thessaloniki, Greece in 2008.
In the beginning of 2010 Distorted Force started their discography with a homonymous EP. A year later they released "A Dead Man's Dream" showing obvious influences from Porcupine Tree and Anathema.
The line-up changed and "Depersonalization" was out in 2012 with much heavier sound, that keeps up to date. In January 2013, "Fields in Desolation" was released, characterized by progressive metal elements which were about to increase over the next years. In December of 2014, the album "Taken by Force" paved the same progressive metal course that was carved in their previous albums. The next full-length album “Curves of Sidereal Cosmos” was the band's first concept album and was released in May 2018, followed by flattering reviews from the music press all over the world.
Distorted Force have been performing live shows all over Greece and Europe since 2008.
On June 10th, 2023, the band released their seventh album “Angelic
Bloodshed” via French Soman Records. This is considered to be the heaviest so far.
https://www.facebook.com/DistortedForce
MY SILENT WAKE – “LOST IN MEMORIES, LOST IN GRIEF”
Label: Ardua Music
Release date: may 3rd 2024
Genre: Epic/Doom Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | Novembers Doom | My Dying Bride | Atlantean Kodex
Even in the soft, surrounding darkness behind the walls of sleep, my memories consume me. A tableau of frozen moments, flickering images upon the lightless screen behind my eyes. Each one is perfect in its terrible, aching beauty; the pain honed again to a gleaming, cutting edge that the forgetful hours of daylight had just begun to dull. Here in dreams I break once more, but in that breaking I see past, precious days as new and I would not trade that bittersweet agony for a thousand years of peaceful, silent slumber…
It has been four years since My Silent Wake gifted us with a full length album, but with Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief, their twelfth such endeavour, they have offered up treasures enough for every day of those intervening years and many more to come. There is a sense of homecoming, of acquaintance renewed in the melancholy chord progressions that touch the heart with such honesty and openness, but there is also a fresh excitement to be found in vibrant songs like opener ‘The Liar And The Fool’. There is a new energy bubbling beneath the wistful guitar lines and the haunting atmosphere, a sense that My Silent Wake are exploring new territories and beginning new chapters in their storied career. In the past the band have walked two separate paths, their albums being either dark, towering edifices of powerful doom/death metal or more experimental creations – ambient, acoustic and touched by folklore and history. With Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief there seems to have been a magical blurring of boundaries between the two worlds, with ghosts slipping across the thresholds. While songs like ‘Wolf’, with its twisting guitar motifs, ‘The Last Lullaby’ – rife with the dark radiance and emotional power that characterises My Silent Wake’s music – and the staggering ‘No Time’, it’s notes held like dying breaths with time stretching out between them, are undeniably, magnificently heavy, they also possess an earthy majesty, a regal nature not bound to finery or fripperies but to the ancient spirit of the forest and the soil, a sense of history that links them to the fragile enchantments of albums like 2020s Damnum Per Saeculorum. With its telling keyboard presence, emotive vocals steeped in sorrow and tinged with desperation, windswept riffs and singing guitar melodies, Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief may well be the most vibrant, beautifully realised, complete My Silent Wake album to date.
Recorded, mixed and mastered predominately at Priory Recording Studios by Greg Chandler (Ungfell, Indesinence, Esoteric etc) with additional work being completed at Hollow Hearth by the band’s own Simon Bibby, Lost In Memories… is blessed with a sound rich in texture, that captures the palpable emotion and unquestionable integrity which shines from every note. In the track ‘The Liar And The Fool’ you will hear the words “I cannot see this ending well…escape while you can”, but when Ardua Music release Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief on May 3rd, adorned in the evocative artwork of Matthew Vickerstaff (Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Mayhem etc), you will never want to leave My Silent Wake’s kingdom of twilight shadows and star dusted skies.
Line-up:
Ian Arkley – Guitar/Ebow/Growled and semi spoken-word vox
Addam Westlake - Bass Guitar
Gareth Arlett – Drums
Simon Bibby – Yamaha Reface YC organ / Clean vox / Whispers
https://www.arduamusic.com/
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"Chaosophilia" is a sonic exploration of the darkest corners of the human mind, traversing themes of existential struggle, bipolarity, and the inherent absurdity of life. The album is not a concept record in the traditional sense, but rather an anthology, a journey through the chaos that resides within us all, brilliantly captured by the album's cover art by Bence Száraz.
For
those who have ever grappled with the weight of being and dared to contemplate
the possibility of nothingness, "Chaosophilia" is a record that
speaks directly to your soul. Prepare to drown in the depths of your despair,
witness the hedonistic oblivion of others, and embrace the restless yearning
for meaning. Feel the flames of existence consume you, witness the agonizing
birth pangs of an incomplete soul, and surrender to the intoxicating allure of
freedom. Let go of the fleeting nature of existence and shed a tear for the
suffering of your fellow man. This is "Chaosophilia" - eight songs
woven into a single tapestry of sonic chaos.
"Chaosophilia" (English Version) available here: https://orcd.co/chaosophilia
Line-up:
Attila István Hekele - Drums
Ferenc Pósfai - Guitar
Gábor Dávid Borhidi - Guitar/vocals
József Pósfai - Bass/vocals
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We
are delighted to announce that Spain's revered monarchs of melodic doom/death
metal, GOLGOTHA, have joined forces with dread dealers in
darkness, Ardua Music for the release of their forthcoming sixth full
length studio album, entitled Spreading THE WINGS OF HOPE...
Featuring eight momentous tracks, laden with portent and powerful emotion and mixed and mastered to perfection by Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal), Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on CD and cassette formats by Ardua Music on June 14th, adorned in vivid, compelling artwork. This album sees Golgotha scaling new peaks of creative endeavour and weaving some of the most captivating musical spells of their career to date. Fans of the very finest heart-rending heaviness should prepare to experience absolute melancholic, melodic magnificence!
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ANTHROPOPHAGUS DEPRAVITY – “DEMONIC PARADISE”
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devangelic | Immolation | Cryptopsy | Incantation
Beneath the burning skies the moment of victory arrives. As endless squadrons of spiralling devils, the infernal legions upon the wing, tear through the clouds of flame and sulphur, the last angel, his face a mask of agonised bewilderment, gasps out a final prayer, a final plea to the absent Father. Golden ichor cascades over the jagged brimstone outcrop on which he lies with broken wings in brilliant, golden streams. The light fades from his eyes and a cacophony of screams rends the ash filled air, a billion blistered throats howl in bestial triumph and the Fallen turn their collective gaze upwards towards heights so long unseen. Far above, the gates of the Silver City stand open and unguarded. The conflict of aeons is over, the scales of balance toppled forever and the infinite realms of reality are become a Demonic Paradise!
Following on from the pulverising attack of their debut album Apocalypto, Indonesia’s Athropophagus Depravity have returned with a new collection of terror inducing hymns of horror - Demonic Paradise! The band have taken the chilling atmosphere and bludgeoning violence of Apocalypto and elevated it to new levels of intricate performance and accomplished brutality. Beginning with the shocking, instantaneous assault of ‘The Obscure Realm’- frenzied and frantic, yet delivered with a wicked precision - Demonic Paradise takes the listener on a thrilling gore-ride of total devastation. This album is a tour de force of brutal death metal, an absolute master class in sonic savagery. From the lurching malevolence of ‘Malicious Catastrophe’, a staggering animated corpse made sound, formed from rotten flesh, insatiable hunger and devilish intent to the ogre-march of ‘Preaching Above Depravity’ and the titanic title track - a towering pinnacle amongst mighty monoliths of destruction - Demonic Paradise is a veritable flailing machine of a thousand blades, dicing, dissecting and devouring. Even fans that immersed themselves neck deep in the blood and entrails of Apocalypto will be shocked by everything that Anthropophagus Depravity have achieved with Demonic Paradise. With its awesome array of riffs, violently expressive vocals and torrents of rhythmic annihilation this album is truly a monstrous edifice to behold!
For a second time Anthropophagus Depravity will march shoulder to shoulder with the princes of perversity, the barons of brutality - Comatose Music. Together they will bring Demonic Paradise to a trembling world on June 21st. Complete with the dark and glorious artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Massacre, Nocturnus AD, Terrorizer etc) and blessed again with the unholy mixing and mastering necromancy of Indra Cahya, whose poisonous spells infused Apocalypto with such horrendous hostility. Prepare to offer your souls upon the altar of Anthropophagus Depravity once again and celebrate with them the birth of a new kingdom, a new principality of torment - a Demonic Paradise!
Line-up:
Pandu Herlambang - Vocals
Eko Aryo Widodo - Guitar
Yohanes Widiasmoro - Bass
Sahrul Ramadhan - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
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Pre-orders for "We Are, We Remain…" are available now: https://tinyurl.com/rb7swu6m
This highly anticipated release marks North's triumphant return after a recording break, and the beginning of a prolific new chapter for the band. "We are happy to cooperate with Pagan Records again," says the band. "After a long break, we're excited to finally unleash a torrent of new material we've been working on relentlessly."
North haven't been idle during their time away. They've been composing, rehearsing, and delivering electrifying live performances, all while crafting a full-length album and stockpiling enough songs for future releases.
"We Are, We Remain…" serves as a potent reintroduction for North. This 32-minute-long EP, featuring a mix of brand new tracks, a re-recorded classic “Hymn to Winter” (from the debut ‘92 demo) and a Bathory cover, showcases the band's signature sound – a blend of pagan black metal and death metal fury, delivered with powerful Polish lyrics. Thematically, the EP delves into pagan lore and history, drawing inspiration from the works of 19th-century Polish poet Roman Zmorski, a figurehead of the "black romanticism" movement.
Established in 1992, North are veterans of the Polish black and extreme metal scene with five full-lengths under their belts - they're known to be one of the co-creators of the Polish Black Metal wave of the early 1990s.
With "We Are, We Remain…" North promises a ferocious and evocative return to form. This is just the beginning – stay tuned for more punishing new music from North.
North is:
Sirkis - Guitars, Vocals
Helldriver - Drums
Marth - Guitars
Greg - Bass
Track Listing:
1. Czas By Powstali / It”s Time For Them Arise
2. Stulecia We Krw / Centuries In Blood
3. Horda Duchów / Horde Of Ghosts
4. Hymn to Winter
5. A Fine Day To Die (Bathory cover)
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/pages/North/125872960816335
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Virginia's blistering old school Death Metal destroyers HUMAN INFECTION. GRAVESITE is now up for pre-order and will be released May 3rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Obituary, Skeletal Remains, Vader and Deicide.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Human Infection to the roster with a deluxe edition of their third album Gravesight! Human Infection were formed in Roanoke, Virginia in 2009 and play classic Death Metal with a modern twist. This revamped edition of Gravesight features a brand new remaster courtesy of guitarist Jeremiah Tuck, giving the album a fuller and more powerful sound. Human Infection also have comissioned legendary Spanish artist Juanjo Castellano (Coffins, Ribspreader, Rottrevore) for breath-taking new artwork, as well as all four tracks from the band's 2016 promo are included as bonus material. Spread the infection!
Track
Listing:
1. Exalted Through Suffering
2. In Crypts Of Holiness
3. Wounds Devour You
4. Artificial Abyss
5. Embrace Perfection
6. Beckoned From The Grieving Sun
7. Laserskull Suicide (Gravesight)
8. The Weavers Of Lunacy
9. In The Dreaming Eye
10. My Barren Soul
11. Enrapturing The Divine
12. The Fractured Light
13. Sovereign To Obscurity
14. In The Dreaming Eye (2016 Promo)
15. The Fractured Light (2016 Promo)
16. Artificial Abyss (2016 Promo)
17. Enrapturing The Divine (2016 Promo)
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Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS has joined forces with No Clean Singing for the exclusive premiere of forthcoming album, THE DARK HORIZON! Stream the album at the link below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/04/08/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-a-review-veriteras-the-dark-horizon/
VERITERAS is set to release its sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11.
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city "PNW U.S. Tour!" Dates are as follows:
4/18 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
4/19 Bremerton, WA @ The Charleston
4/20 Spokane, WA @ Jackson Street Bar
4/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
4/23 Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/24 Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewery
4/25 Portland, OR @ Mano Occulta
4/26 Olympia, WA @ The Crypt
4/27 Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
Track
Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Rome
(IT) - Italian Progressive Metal quintet GHOST ON MARS has
released the official video for "They," the second single from
forthcoming album, Out of Time and Space. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHLS8ifUDhE
FFO: Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Evergrey, The Contortionist,and Soen
"They" is also available on the following platform: https://ghostonmars.bandcamp.com/track/they
Ghost on Mars is set to release its full-length debut album, Out of Time and Space, on CD and digital formats on May 3 via Willowtip Records!
Ghost on Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal..
The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival...
Pre-order:
https://ghostonmars.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-time-and-space
https://www.willowtip.com/releases/details/ghost-on-mars-out-of-time-and-space.aspx
Track Listing:
1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine
3. They
4. Carbon Skin
5. Nocturnal
6. That Time I Saw The Moon
7. Under a Crescent Moon
8. Back from the Dead
9. Back to Life
10. Lost Signal
Credits:
Out of Time and Space was produced by Ghost on Mars.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Di Nunzio (Francesco Di Giacomo, Astra) at NMG Recording Studios in 2022 and 2023.
Album art by Simon Bossert
Line-up:
Moreno Sangermano: Lead and backing vocals.
Fabio Valentini: Rhythm, clean and classic guitars.
Andrea Mataloni: Rhythm, lead and clean guitars.
Valerio Lippera: Bass.
Andrea Alberati: Drums.
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/ghostonmars/
MALCONFORT – “HUMANISM”
For
fans of
- Virus, Ved Buens Ende, Oranssi Pazuzu, Sea
Mosquito, Gruzja, Deathspell Omega
With a name inspired by a Deathspell Omega song, it would only be right to expect something out of the ordinary from this UK based experimental black metal band, but Malconfort have dismantled the very fabric of the genre on their debut album. They've rendered it almost irrelevant with their take on it. With members of Sea Mosquito and Amaltheia in their lineup, they're able to navigate around the music and seem to have a fair idea of what they are doing. And yet, they have managed to do something altogether different, something refreshing and liberating, perhaps even far removed from the core values of the genre itself. But that is exactly what makes it so special. They've seamlessly infused elements of free-form jazz, progressive and atmospheric music and changed the very composition of it. The music flows unhindered, finding its own pace, tone and direction, leaving the listener in suspense and awe. There is nothing quite like it. The music wafts along assuming varying different styles while remaining largely coherent and the album comes to an end before it can get pigeonholed. Even though 'Humanism' is not your typical black metal release or a very extreme one for that matter, its character is alluring if mystifying and deserves every bit of your attention simply because of its staggering uniqueness.
Line up:
Vocals - Nuun, Kopczak
Guitars and Bass - Fas
Synths - Kopczak, Fas
Drums - Kopczak
Album artwork by Nuun Studio
Track listing:
1. Compulsion (Ecstasy)
2. Cruelty (Elation)
3. Stain (Fantasy)
4. Rage (Indulgence)
5. Carnivore (God)
6. Inertia (Condense)
Official release date - July 5th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/malconfortband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Ushering in the “REAPERDAWN”, that is scheduled for a release August 9th, 2024. IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenalin rush. It is the euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition.
Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees.
Stream the new single here: https://InAphelion.lnk.to/WhenAllStellarLightIsLost-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9iMBml6Do
“This was the first song to be written after the last album”, says Ramstedt. “It's a quite chaotic beast where the music matches the lyrics (written by former Necrophobic member Martin Halvdan) perfectly. Even though it's a short track for IN APHELION it gives the listener a taste of where the album is going. It is a first glance at a truly epic and violent album.”
The atmosphere of “Reaperdawn” is a swirling maelstrom of obsidian sparkle and iridescent grime.
Stay tuned to watch it arise!
A
new release from the German masters of Teutonic Black/Thrash Metal is heading
your way!
We have managed to unbury a fantastic live recording from Desaster’s older days: 1997, just when their groundbreaking MCD “Stormbringer” had been released!
What you get here are live tracks from that MCD and from their debut full-length masterpiece “A Touch of Medieval Darkness”: eight tracks of boiling steel to pump into your veins!
You can now relive those magnificent times under the Teutonic banner and with great sound quality!!
This is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 100 copies black vinyl and 200 on super marble silver/black vinyl.
It includes a double-sided A2 poster and a full-colour gatefold insert featuring exclusive band-pictures from that specific ’97 tour and an extensive interview done especially for this occasion!
NOW IT IS TIME TO BANG... OR BE BANGED!!!!
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Alpha Omega (Swe) – “kAOs” tape
Goatlord Corp. (Fra) – “Temple of Serpent Whores” LP/CD/tape
https://www.facebook.com/NomadSnakepit/
Seattle (WA) - Cosmic Tech-Death/Black Metallers XOTH have announced the GALATIC GORE '24 TOUR with Atoll and Atrae Bilis! The tour launches April 17 in Eureka, CA and wraps up May 5 in Eugene, OR.
"We are excited to finally bring EXOGALACTIC to the masses as part of the Galactic Gore Tour '24 with Atoll and Atrae Bilis! Join us and bear witness as the cosmic shred turns the Western U.S. into slime! Special thanks to Continental Touring for their hard work and support in arranging this odyssey." - Xoth
Tour Dates:
4/17 - Eureka, CA @ Savage Henry**
4/18 - Nevada City, CA @ The Fern**
4/19 - Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave**
4/20 - Kingman, AZ @ Black Bridge Brewery
4/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead
4/22 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Blue Lagoon
4/23 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ Humdinger Brewing
4/25 - Portland, OR @ Twilight Cafe & Bar
4/26 - Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
4/27 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
4/28 - Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
4/30 - Denver, CO @ Trailside Saloon*
5/02 - El Paso, TX @ RockHouse*
5/03 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock*
5/04 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods**
5/05 - Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s**
* w/ Angelic Desolation
** No Atoll
Ticketing and Info: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/10525078-xoth
Dawnbreed
Records released Exogalactic on November 3.
CD/Digital: https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
CD (EU Version): https://www.dawnbreed.com/nl/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3503
In partnership with Dawnbreed Records, XOTH's third triumph, Exogalactic, is an ambitious leap forward. It’s as if they've excavated musical relics from Earth's core and melded them with sounds from the far reaches of the universe. Each song is an event horizon, stirring subgenres into a timewarp of past and future sonic chaos.
Amidst the vortex of sound, the mixing sorcery of Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studio (Obituary, Suffocation) manifests an auditory odyssey and the artwork of Shindy Reehal at Shindy Design sets the tone for the voyage. Xoth is not just music; it's a journey across the celestial landscape led by
interstellar luminaries.
Since bursting forth from the cosmic ether in 2014, Seattle’s XOTH has evoked fan and critical acclaim for their innovative approach to extreme metal. 2019’s Interdimensional Invocations has become a cult classic, blending technical death metal, modern black metal, and thrash in a novel synthesis that eludes categorization.
Line-up:
Tyler Sturgill: Guitar & Vocals
Woody Adler: Guitar
Ben Bennett: Bass
Jeremy Salvo: Drums
https://www.dawnbreed.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beholdxoth
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: june 7th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Gorgasm | Desecration | Lividity
“…for no man shall see Me, and live.”– Exodus 33:20
A door opened in my mind and I tumbled through it, falling into a raging, black storm. The darkness poured into my mouth, filling the emptiness inside me and infusing me with purpose. Everything that had existed before that moment became meaningless; reduced to a set of fading photographs of forgotten places and faceless people. There in that room was everything that mattered…and I was transformed. I was god-like, their life held in my hands, their every desperate breath my gift to them. I was their alpha and omega. Their blood, their bone, their agony…all mine. Omnipotent in that perfect moment, my power absolute…I was not a merciful god.
The story continues, as Indiana’s Between The Killings return to their voyage through the mind of a killer and unveil The Killing Quartet Vol. 2: Omnipotence! Such is the level of aural violence that permeates every second of this new chapter that the listener is left shocked and breathless, within trembling touching distance of the chilling, soulless void that broods at the heart of those empty creatures that kill without remorse. This is death metal at its most pitiless and savage, the cascading riffs falling like knives puncturing skin, the drums an onslaught of blunt force trauma, the solos like desperate, dying screams, the bestial vocals tearing at the desecrated flesh, hungry for blood. ‘Details Of Sadistic Killings’ is an utterly frenzied assault, while the vicious precision of ‘Satisfaction Of Suffocation’ drills into your consciousness with pernicious sadism. Between The Killings tap into the original warped spirit of death metal and then drag it ever downwards into the dankest cellars, the foulest sewers, charnel pits and slaughterhouses where innocent victims depart this world, lonely, lost and afraid. Following faithfully in the gore-spattered footprints of 2022s The Killing Quartet Vol. 1: Reflections Of Murder, Omnipotence is merciless, malevolent and never meant for the light of day.
Adorned, like its predecessor, in the twisted comic artwork of Karl Dahmer (Exhumed, Gutulax, Nunslaughter etc) and mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Kraanium, Reap, Necrotic Disgorgement etc) at The Metal Foundry, every excoriating element of Omnipotence has been carefully, cruelly constructed to deliver the maximum damage. When Comatose Music let loose this ravening beast on June 7th the walls of sanity will be breached and the bastions of morality overrun. Horror beyond imagining awaits.
Line-up:
Braxton Keyser - Vocals
Ian Dygulski – Bass
Miles Ellegood – Lead Guitars
Von Young – Guitars
Justin Wallisch - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BetweenthekillingsBTK/
Their new album, which expands upon their unique sound in all ways, drops this Friday - don't miss out on their masterpiece!
REPLICANT - “INFINITE MORTALITY”
For
fans of: Gorguts, Norse, Demilich, Negativa, Diskord, Wormed, Resin
Tomb, Ulcerate, Terra Builder
After having smashed prevailing standards for the style with their unique approach on their highly lauded previous release, Replicant take things further still with their new full length, finding ways to make their music even more convoluted and impactful while retaining their trademark dissonant and catchy sound. They've found ways to add new aspects to it without hampering the momentum, constantly changing things up with the listener's body still lashing uncontrollably. The songs veer off in their own unexpected, thrilling directions while upholding the inherent semblance of groove, only to reconnect later with greater force. Things seem to add up and make sense as the album progresses, an ostensibly innocuous mechanical contraption getting constant upgrades to become potentially world-ending. There's fire in the songwriting, the members refusing to succumb to the lull of complacency and working furiously, constantly on the songs to elevate them to a rarefied category. It sees the stature of the band rising, the sound evolving methodically and convincingly, the album giving more than what could be expected from them having already established their identity, and in turn setting new standards for others yet again.
Line up
Mike Gonçalves - Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Pete Lloyd - Guitars, Synths, High-Frequency Transmissions
Itay Keren - Guitars, Vocals, Void Channels
Drums performed by James Applegate
Drum engineering, mixing, and mastering by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions
Additional drum editing by Tiago "Canadas" Carvalho
Cover art by Alli Tuttle
Track listing
1. Acid Mirror
2. Shrine to the Incomprehensible
3. Orgasm of Bereavement
4. Reciprocal Abandonment
5. SCN9A
6. Pain Enduring
7. Nekrotunnel
8. Dwelling on the Threshold
9. Planet of Skin
Official release date - April 12th, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/replicantnj
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Für Zenith Maharg (Gebet) und dessen Aszendenten Vlasfimos (Gebetstrommel), Zhargor (Hochfrequenz) und Aemoh (Tieffrequenz), ist es ein Tag von höchster Ambivalenz, an dem nach altem Glauben der Drache Karnifor als Bringer der Apokalypse ihnen die wütende Präsenz ihres Sonnengottes B’ahn stiehlt. Die in eine ewige Kriegerkaste hineingeborenen werfen sich diesem Bann mit einer passenden Hymne entgegen – “Into Bondage Born”: “BRÜDERINNEN UND BRÜDER! Heute ist eine totale Sonnenfinsternis. Für die alten Enkari wäre dies ein göttliches Vorzeichen der kommenden Apokalypse gewesen, da der Schatten von Karnifor den Zorn von B'ahns Licht zu überwinden schien. Ein Tag zum Verzweifeln oder ein Tag zum Freuen. Heute ist darum ein glücklicher Tag, um diesen Sermon zu veröffentlichen, in dem wir an die Generationen von Lashmiri-Bürgern erinnern, die in einen lebenslangen Krieg im Dienste des B'ahn-Kultes hineingeboren wurden. RUHM UND EHRE DER SONNE!”
“INTO BONDAGE BORN” aus der schon am 17. Mai
erscheinenden Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR” ist ab sofort überall digital erhältlich. Der Sermon bewegt
sich so ambivalent wie das kosmische Ereignis, dem NECHT ihn gewidmet haben, in
der finsteren Grauzone zwischen schwarzmetallischer Feierlichkeit und der
tiefsitzenden Melancholie, die ein normalisierter Krieg den Enkari in die
kulturelle Seele gebrannt hat.Über NECHT
Die Geschichte von NECHT begann im pandemischen Jahr 2022 mit einem kanadischen Black-Metal-Trio, das recht schnell zum Quartett anwuchs. Im Jahr 2024 treten nun Zenith Maharg und seine Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh aus den Schatten der Vergangenheit, um die Kunde ihrer bald erscheinenden Langmeditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” zu verbreiten. Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was bis dahin im Verborgenen geschah, geben uns die befremdlichen Kultisten selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals ausgewählte Sermone aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” teils im Rahmen visueller Offenbarungen auf, so etwa “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me ” und “Into Bondage Born”.
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “Into Bondage Born” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Playlist: https://linktr.ee/nechtblackmetal
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
https://www.youtube.com/@NechtBlackMetal
https://www.facebook.com/people/Necht/61550493020359/
Die nun vorliegende Single “Reign of Terror” widmet sich dabei La Terreur, der Zeit vom Herbst 1793 bis zum Frühjahr 1794, in der per Konventsbeschluss die Jakobiner um Robespierre bis zu 40.000 Menschen foltern und töten konnten. Im Song behandeln PAINFUL eine Revolutionsphase, in der blutige Grausamkeit derart blind und zerstörerisch mit dem Zeitgeist der Aufklärung rang, dass wir noch heute tiefgreifenden Veränderungen mit einer Warnung begegnen, die dort ihren traurigen Ursprung hat: Die Revolution frisst ihre Kinder.
Die Single “Reign of Terror” präsentiert sich ganz angemessen als morbide schlürfende Midtempowalze mit einem leicht psychedelisch anmutenden Intro. Vorhang auf für den finsteren Groove:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWqszO3i9J8
Die Single anhören: https://orcd.co/reignofterror
PAINFUL erläutern den Ansatz, dieses Blutbad – das zugleich einen zentralen Meilenstein der Revolution darstellte – musikalisch zu behandeln, so: "Zu jenem bestimmten Zeitpunkt der Französischen Revolution herrschten Mord und Chaos, da jeder jeden abschlachtete – unabhängig davon, ob sie einst Verbündete waren oder nicht!
Wir haben versucht, diese Ambivalenz darzustellen, indem wir auch gegensätzlich konnotierte Wörter wie ‘Freiheit’ und ‘Terror’ oder ‘Horror’ und ‘Wahrheit’ verwendet haben. Der ganze Song setzt sich dabei ebenso aus verschiedenen Teilen und Rhythmen zusammen. Es sind die Schwere und der Wirbel der Leichtigkeit, die sich kontrastierend in schweren Gitarren, stampfenden Trommeln und hüpfenden Orchestern widerspiegeln."
Mit den drei Singles "Liberty (Dies)", "Remaining Shadows" und nun auch "Reign of Terror", die sich zwischen Raserei, Opulenz und morbidem Groove bewegen, können PAINFUL einen breit gefächerten Vorgeschmack auf das kommende Album bieten. Noch in diesem Frühjahr, am 25. Mai, erscheint “Nefarious Monarchy” und kann selbstverständlich bereits physisch vorbestellt werden. Einen Pre-Save des Albums auf allen relevanten Plattformen gibt es hier: https://orcd.co/painful. Wer gleich beides – das 20-jährige Jubiläum der Band und die neue Scheibe – live feiern will, findet sich am 25. Mai 2024 im CRASH in Freiburg ein und holt sich dort die volle Dröhnung ab.
"Bürger, es steht zu befürchten, dass die Revolution wie Saturn nach und nach all ihre Kinder verschlingt und am Ende den Despotismus mit allem seinem Unheil gebiert."
Pierre Vergniaud vor seiner Hinrichtung am 31. Oktober 1793
Tracklist
"Nefarious Monarchy":1. A World of Kings
2. Liberty (Dies)
3. Growing Rage
4. Reign of Terror
5. History Repeats
6. United in Blood
7. Heart of Darkness
8. We are not equal
9. Remaining Shadows
10. Fallen Hierarchies
( + Bonustrack "United in Blood" feat. Alexander Krull)
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Album in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
http://painfulmetal.com/
https://www.painfulmetal.com/shop/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
Black metal horde LANZERRATH will make an epic contribution to a split EP coming this spring on Northern Spire Productions with the 20-minute journey into darkness titled "NEBULAR COLLAPSE: THE DISSOLUTION OF ORDER AND MEANING."
In 2018, founding members "I" and "II" created LanzerRath. A grassroots vision that pays homage to pioneers of black metal through four albums of pure energy and raw emotion. Now in 2024, LanzerRath brings us their magnum opus on cosmic nihilism.
Using their signature metal maelstrom to convey the insignificance of human life among the vast vacuum, ensorcelled by chaos, LanzerRath delivers it all. Compelling atmospherics, aggressive riffing, blast beats, and scathing vocals produce a uniquely dynamic soundscape. With themes of madness, misery, and mystery propagating their almost Lovecraftian universe. If that wasn't enough, they’ve also paired up with the northern black metal act Shroud of Despondency to round out the split.
The split will be out on May 10 on CD and digital formats.
Pre-order now at https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/album/shroud-of-despondency-lanzerrath-split
Shroud Of Despondency/LanzerRath Split Tracklist:
Shroud Of Despondency:
1. The Source of Multiversal Degradation
2. Celestial Venom
LanzerRath
3. Nebular Collapse: The Dissolution of Order and Meaning
LanzerRath is:
I - Lyrics, Vocals
II - Music, Vocals, Production
III - Vocals
III I - Vocals
III II - Art, Design
III III – Vocals, Mellotron
III III I – Vocals
https://nsp.neocities.org/
https://lanzerrath.bandcamp.com/
The reissue of "Psycho Pain Control" offers a host of exciting features for collectors and enthusiasts. The EP has been meticulously remastered by the band itself, ensuring that it captures the essence of AYDRA's early sound with unparalleled clarity and intensity. Additionally, this reissue boasts a striking new artwork design, breathing fresh life into the visual representation of this iconic release.
One of the most exciting aspects of this reissue is the inclusion of bonus tracks taken directly from the band's early demos. These rare recordings offer a unique glimpse into AYDRA's formative years, showcasing the raw talent and creativity that would ultimately define their sound. Coupled with the remastered EP tracks, these bonus additions make the reissue of "Psycho Pain Control" a truly essential addition to any collector's library.
To further commemorate this momentous occasion, the LP version of "Psycho Pain Control" will be released on May 6th, 2024, in a limited edition colored vinyl format. Limited to just 200 hand-numbered copies, this exclusive release is sure to become a coveted item among fans of Technical Death Metal.
Tracklist1. Psycho Pain Control
2. Dream’s Door
3. Revenge
4. Carnage
5. Penance Stare
6. Say Your Prayers (demo)
7. Revenge (demo)
8. Dream’s Door (demo)
In anticipation of the reissue, AYDRA has unveiled a lyric video for the track "Penance Stare," providing fans with a taste of what to expect from this definitive release.
Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/T2Swsy3QPfY
For those eager to revisit the EP or discover it for the first time, "Psycho Pain Control" is already available for streaming on major platforms.
Listen now: https://sptfy.com/QmbZ
https://www.facebook.com/rudeawakeningrecs
https://www.youtube.com/@aydraofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Aydra
Finnish
grind-crust band UNBORN GENERATION has released their 7th album
titled “…AND ALL WE FORGET”It includes 10 songs of brutally frost-bound grind/crust. The lyrics describe a world long after an apocalypse; rebuilding has begun. Yet the post-apocalypse generations have learnt nothing, and remain ignorant as the sins of the fathers are repeated all over again.
The band's singer/guitarist Herkko Huttunen was responsible for the album's production (recording, mixing and mastering), excluding the drum recording, which was handled by Tuomas Kokko (Electric Fox Studios). The album is published by Inverse Records
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/ug-aawf
Unborn Generation has been blasting their dirty grindcrust since 2002. Their intense sound can be described as fight-or-flight response inducing, yet at the same time tingling the backsides of melancholics with northern melodies.
The Finnish trio consists of Herkko Huttunen (vocals/guitar), Eetu Huttunen (drums) and Arto Kettunen (bass).
https://www.facebook.com/UnbornGeneration
Genre : Atmospheric Black/Doom Metal
FFO: Katatonia, Aquilus, Alcest, Agalloch, old-era Opeth, Paradise Lost.
Label : Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | May 17th 2024
"Boleskine House is a place where anyone can find refuge from their ruined lives, an immaterial space where they can bask in their fantasies of nostalgia before they vanish forever without a trace. A dwelling that inevitably changes depending on the listener’s personal experiences."
Miserabilist Blues is the first work of Boleskine House (IT). It is about a poignant and elusive, yet seemingly endless moment, without a horizon. Time, beloved places, people known, people lost, fragile promises in the golden days of youth, broken dreams and impossible desires are amalgamated into an undying fog. These are the main themes the duo faces with black metal influenced by atmospheric sounds, full of personality and drama that deal with 90s doom and gothic, but also with outside genres such as shoegaze.
Sale points:
Atmospheric Black Metal, 90's gothic Doom and Shoegaze melodies;
Miserabilist Blues it's dramatic, tragic and nostalgic;
A unique visual cocept;
To be released by Masked Dead Records but also together with Sulphur Fanzine special issue "Deep Dark Blue"!
Tracklist 1) Black House Painters
2) Need
3) A Place To Mourn Forever
4) When You Sleep (My Bloody Valentine cover)
(40:58 min)
Line-up:
Raven Borsi - Vocals & lyrics
Niccolò Misrachi - Songwriting & instruments
Visual concept by Raven, Niccolò and Giulia Frump.
Mix and master by Nicolò Brambilla (Aphotic, Fuoco Fatuo, Blasphemophager).
https://www.facebook.com/BoleskineHouseDoom
https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/
To prepare you for this fifth assault on the senses, which sounds "like a school bus getting fed into a metal shredder", the band have unleashed a video for the track 'Beaten Back To Life'.
Bassist/vocalist Sam Bean describes the track:"Well, reaching the halfway point of our ten album goal was cause for us to pause and indulge in some introspection. I mean, we've been making some really childish, obnoxious, Jurassic death metal for five years now. If ever we were going to pivot to a new direction more befitting our skills and maturity, it would be now."
He continues:
"Of course we didn't. This album is even worse than before, and our first video is about how anyone who got into metal after 1992 is weak and worthless. It's all about vinyl, cassette tapes, and wanton violence at shows, not this stupid warm-fuzzy 'support our scene' non-sense."
Speaking about the Die For Us album, Sam says:
"Mixing and Mastering was done by none other than Joe Haley (PSYCROPTIC), who we’ll use until either he dies, we quit, or Erik Rutan becomes an affordable option. The artwork was done by Mitchell Nolte, not an AI because we’re not fuckwits, and is guaranteed to horrify as many people as all the previous albums. He basically took the album title and ran with it, focusing his artistic genius on cramming as much blood and gore onto an album cover as humanly possible."
Die For Us is set for release 19th July 2024, available worldwide streaming on everything.
Get yourself 'Beaten Back To Life' at the WEREWOLVES YouTube channel now!
Pre-order Die For Us on vinyl, CD and digital formats : http://www.werewolvesdeathmetal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/werewolvesinhell/
Today
British heavy metal battalion WAR GRAVE set loose the
second single from their upcoming self-titled debut EP. 'War Graves' opens in a
hi-octane assault of lightning riffs, thunderous rhythms and stunning vocals,
going on to incorporate an array of glorious, metallic solos, superb harmonies
and masterfully orchestrated shifts in mood and tempo - it's an anthemic metal
classic to be! In keeping with the song's sombre subject matter the video
shifts between superbly shot performance footage and powerful clips from the
battlefield. As the band explain..."'War Graves' is about a patriotic young man who is conscripted into the army only to lose his life early on in his deployment. As he goes from training to the battleground, he notes the manipulative psychological tactics of both sides, as he dies, his soul reflects on whether his and his fallen friends’ sacrifices were worth it."
Watch the 'War Graves' video now at the War Grave YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbiUisy9b00
The War Grave EP, which was recorded at London’s Monolith Studios with producer Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) features five magnificent songs that fire the imagination and unleash a torrent of adrenaline. The world class vocals of singer Roman Kantoch (ex-More) lead the charge, backed by the immaculately crafted riffs and breathtaking solos of guitar team Trent Powell and Stuart Layne (ex-Virus), while drummer Steve Brill and bassist Charlie Gossett supply the heavy artillery. Together this incredible team have forged a superb set of songs, built upon their instinctive understanding of great heavy metal.
https://www.facebook.com/wargraveofficial/
DISKORD /ATVM – “BIPOLARITIES”
For
fans of
- Demilich, Defect Designer, Xenosis, Disharmonic Orchestra, Carcass, The
ChasmNorwegian band Diskord show us why they're masters when it comes to this kind of twisted, convoluted, and quite frankly timeless death metal. They're inexorably pushing their sound forward in their own way and even after a couple of decades of existence, they manage to keep their music refreshing and unpredictable. The four new songs that are a part of this split are even more erratic and out-of-the-box. Indeed, there are about a hundred variations in them but how each of the songs progress will still leave you guessing. It's just ingenious songwriting that reaches out and grabs your attention despite the unnatural complexity and compels you to listen to the songs again and again to fully wrap your head around them. They're an absolute delight for any fan of progressive, technical or even dissonant death metal, regardless of his old school or contemporary stylistic inclination.
UK progressive death trailblazers Atvm left an indelible mark with their groundbreaking full length and they return with some of their longest and best songs for this special split release. The music may not be as technical as that of their label mates on this split but it's every bit as engrossing and they even throw some nasty curveballs of their own - the longish playing time only allows them to shape-shift multiple times with ease and they do that with conviction. There's an inherent sickness to their music and their progression feels visceral. They have their own way of doing things and it's definitely a thrill to follow the sinuous patterns and eccentricities that they throw along the way. These songs are yet another testament to the raw talent of this relative newcomer and their pairing with Diskord on this split only brings out the quirky appeal of their music some more.
Diskord line up:
Hans Jørgen - Drums and vocals
Eyvind - Bass and vocals
Dmitry - Guitar and vocals
Atvm line up:
Tom - Guitars
Fran - Drums and percussion
Luke - Bass and percussion
H - Vocals
Mixed and mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Will Sweeney
Track listing:
1. Diskord - Onward! To Nowhere
2. Diskord - Pass The Baton
3. Diskord - Shivering, As We Shed Our Hides
4. Diskord - Cogged Pother
5. Atvm - Cancer
6. Atvm - Morphine
Official release date - July 12th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
New lyric video from DISTORTED FORCE ("HELLBROTH" out from "ANGELIC BLOODSHED" album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjRvdu-8ec
Distorted Force is a band with a very weird approach to composition. Being in the substance of progressive metal implies long length tracks, unstable structure, and a lot of changes in a song's general atmosphere. In recent years the band moves musically in the heavy/progressive area. They started in Thessaloniki, Greece in 2008.
In the beginning of 2010 Distorted Force started their discography with a homonymous EP. A year later they released "A Dead Man's Dream" showing obvious influences from Porcupine Tree and Anathema.
The line-up changed and "Depersonalization" was out in 2012 with much heavier sound, that keeps up to date. In January 2013, "Fields in Desolation" was released, characterized by progressive metal elements which were about to increase over the next years. In December of 2014, the album "Taken by Force" paved the same progressive metal course that was carved in their previous albums. The next full-length album “Curves of Sidereal Cosmos” was the band's first concept album and was released in May 2018, followed by flattering reviews from the music press all over the world.
Distorted Force have been performing live shows all over Greece and Europe since 2008.
On June 10th, 2023, the band released their seventh album “Angelic
Bloodshed” via French Soman Records. This is considered to be the heaviest so far.
https://www.facebook.com/DistortedForce
MY SILENT WAKE – “LOST IN MEMORIES, LOST IN GRIEF”
Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: may 3rd 2024
Genre: Epic/Doom Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | Novembers Doom | My Dying Bride | Atlantean Kodex
Even in the soft, surrounding darkness behind the walls of sleep, my memories consume me. A tableau of frozen moments, flickering images upon the lightless screen behind my eyes. Each one is perfect in its terrible, aching beauty; the pain honed again to a gleaming, cutting edge that the forgetful hours of daylight had just begun to dull. Here in dreams I break once more, but in that breaking I see past, precious days as new and I would not trade that bittersweet agony for a thousand years of peaceful, silent slumber…
It has been four years since My Silent Wake gifted us with a full length album, but with Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief, their twelfth such endeavour, they have offered up treasures enough for every day of those intervening years and many more to come. There is a sense of homecoming, of acquaintance renewed in the melancholy chord progressions that touch the heart with such honesty and openness, but there is also a fresh excitement to be found in vibrant songs like opener ‘The Liar And The Fool’. There is a new energy bubbling beneath the wistful guitar lines and the haunting atmosphere, a sense that My Silent Wake are exploring new territories and beginning new chapters in their storied career. In the past the band have walked two separate paths, their albums being either dark, towering edifices of powerful doom/death metal or more experimental creations – ambient, acoustic and touched by folklore and history. With Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief there seems to have been a magical blurring of boundaries between the two worlds, with ghosts slipping across the thresholds. While songs like ‘Wolf’, with its twisting guitar motifs, ‘The Last Lullaby’ – rife with the dark radiance and emotional power that characterises My Silent Wake’s music – and the staggering ‘No Time’, it’s notes held like dying breaths with time stretching out between them, are undeniably, magnificently heavy, they also possess an earthy majesty, a regal nature not bound to finery or fripperies but to the ancient spirit of the forest and the soil, a sense of history that links them to the fragile enchantments of albums like 2020s Damnum Per Saeculorum. With its telling keyboard presence, emotive vocals steeped in sorrow and tinged with desperation, windswept riffs and singing guitar melodies, Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief may well be the most vibrant, beautifully realised, complete My Silent Wake album to date.
Recorded, mixed and mastered predominately at Priory Recording Studios by Greg Chandler (Ungfell, Indesinence, Esoteric etc) with additional work being completed at Hollow Hearth by the band’s own Simon Bibby, Lost In Memories… is blessed with a sound rich in texture, that captures the palpable emotion and unquestionable integrity which shines from every note. In the track ‘The Liar And The Fool’ you will hear the words “I cannot see this ending well…escape while you can”, but when Ardua Music release Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief on May 3rd, adorned in the evocative artwork of Matthew Vickerstaff (Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Mayhem etc), you will never want to leave My Silent Wake’s kingdom of twilight shadows and star dusted skies.
Line-up:
Ian Arkley – Guitar/Ebow/Growled and semi spoken-word vox
Addam Westlake - Bass Guitar
Gareth Arlett – Drums
Simon Bibby – Yamaha Reface YC organ / Clean vox / Whispers
https://www.arduamusic.com/
www.facebook.com/MySilentWake/
"Chaosophilia" is a sonic exploration of the darkest corners of the human mind, traversing themes of existential struggle, bipolarity, and the inherent absurdity of life. The album is not a concept record in the traditional sense, but rather an anthology, a journey through the chaos that resides within us all, brilliantly captured by the album's cover art by Bence Száraz.
For
those who have ever grappled with the weight of being and dared to contemplate
the possibility of nothingness, "Chaosophilia" is a record that
speaks directly to your soul. Prepare to drown in the depths of your despair,
witness the hedonistic oblivion of others, and embrace the restless yearning
for meaning. Feel the flames of existence consume you, witness the agonizing
birth pangs of an incomplete soul, and surrender to the intoxicating allure of
freedom. Let go of the fleeting nature of existence and shed a tear for the
suffering of your fellow man. This is "Chaosophilia" - eight songs
woven into a single tapestry of sonic chaos."Chaosophilia" (English Version) available here: https://orcd.co/chaosophilia
Line-up:
Attila István Hekele - Drums
Ferenc Pósfai - Guitar
Gábor Dávid Borhidi - Guitar/vocals
József Pósfai - Bass/vocals
www.exodikon.com
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We
are delighted to announce that Spain's revered monarchs of melodic doom/death
metal, GOLGOTHA, have joined forces with dread dealers in
darkness, Ardua Music for the release of their forthcoming sixth full
length studio album, entitled Spreading THE WINGS OF HOPE...Featuring eight momentous tracks, laden with portent and powerful emotion and mixed and mastered to perfection by Javier Fernández (Avulsed, Holycide, TodoMal), Spreading The Wings Of Hope will be released on CD and cassette formats by Ardua Music on June 14th, adorned in vivid, compelling artwork. This album sees Golgotha scaling new peaks of creative endeavour and weaving some of the most captivating musical spells of their career to date. Fans of the very finest heart-rending heaviness should prepare to experience absolute melancholic, melodic magnificence!
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https://www.facebook.com/GolgothaOfficialBand
ANTHROPOPHAGUS DEPRAVITY – “DEMONIC PARADISE”
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: june 21st 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Devangelic | Immolation | Cryptopsy | Incantation
Beneath the burning skies the moment of victory arrives. As endless squadrons of spiralling devils, the infernal legions upon the wing, tear through the clouds of flame and sulphur, the last angel, his face a mask of agonised bewilderment, gasps out a final prayer, a final plea to the absent Father. Golden ichor cascades over the jagged brimstone outcrop on which he lies with broken wings in brilliant, golden streams. The light fades from his eyes and a cacophony of screams rends the ash filled air, a billion blistered throats howl in bestial triumph and the Fallen turn their collective gaze upwards towards heights so long unseen. Far above, the gates of the Silver City stand open and unguarded. The conflict of aeons is over, the scales of balance toppled forever and the infinite realms of reality are become a Demonic Paradise!
Following on from the pulverising attack of their debut album Apocalypto, Indonesia’s Athropophagus Depravity have returned with a new collection of terror inducing hymns of horror - Demonic Paradise! The band have taken the chilling atmosphere and bludgeoning violence of Apocalypto and elevated it to new levels of intricate performance and accomplished brutality. Beginning with the shocking, instantaneous assault of ‘The Obscure Realm’- frenzied and frantic, yet delivered with a wicked precision - Demonic Paradise takes the listener on a thrilling gore-ride of total devastation. This album is a tour de force of brutal death metal, an absolute master class in sonic savagery. From the lurching malevolence of ‘Malicious Catastrophe’, a staggering animated corpse made sound, formed from rotten flesh, insatiable hunger and devilish intent to the ogre-march of ‘Preaching Above Depravity’ and the titanic title track - a towering pinnacle amongst mighty monoliths of destruction - Demonic Paradise is a veritable flailing machine of a thousand blades, dicing, dissecting and devouring. Even fans that immersed themselves neck deep in the blood and entrails of Apocalypto will be shocked by everything that Anthropophagus Depravity have achieved with Demonic Paradise. With its awesome array of riffs, violently expressive vocals and torrents of rhythmic annihilation this album is truly a monstrous edifice to behold!
For a second time Anthropophagus Depravity will march shoulder to shoulder with the princes of perversity, the barons of brutality - Comatose Music. Together they will bring Demonic Paradise to a trembling world on June 21st. Complete with the dark and glorious artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Massacre, Nocturnus AD, Terrorizer etc) and blessed again with the unholy mixing and mastering necromancy of Indra Cahya, whose poisonous spells infused Apocalypto with such horrendous hostility. Prepare to offer your souls upon the altar of Anthropophagus Depravity once again and celebrate with them the birth of a new kingdom, a new principality of torment - a Demonic Paradise!
Line-up:
Pandu Herlambang - Vocals
Eko Aryo Widodo - Guitar
Yohanes Widiasmoro - Bass
Sahrul Ramadhan - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AnthropophagusDepravity
Pre-orders for "We Are, We Remain…" are available now: https://tinyurl.com/rb7swu6m
This highly anticipated release marks North's triumphant return after a recording break, and the beginning of a prolific new chapter for the band. "We are happy to cooperate with Pagan Records again," says the band. "After a long break, we're excited to finally unleash a torrent of new material we've been working on relentlessly."
North haven't been idle during their time away. They've been composing, rehearsing, and delivering electrifying live performances, all while crafting a full-length album and stockpiling enough songs for future releases.
"We Are, We Remain…" serves as a potent reintroduction for North. This 32-minute-long EP, featuring a mix of brand new tracks, a re-recorded classic “Hymn to Winter” (from the debut ‘92 demo) and a Bathory cover, showcases the band's signature sound – a blend of pagan black metal and death metal fury, delivered with powerful Polish lyrics. Thematically, the EP delves into pagan lore and history, drawing inspiration from the works of 19th-century Polish poet Roman Zmorski, a figurehead of the "black romanticism" movement.
Established in 1992, North are veterans of the Polish black and extreme metal scene with five full-lengths under their belts - they're known to be one of the co-creators of the Polish Black Metal wave of the early 1990s.
With "We Are, We Remain…" North promises a ferocious and evocative return to form. This is just the beginning – stay tuned for more punishing new music from North.
North is:Sirkis - Guitars, Vocals
Helldriver - Drums
Marth - Guitars
Greg - Bass
Track Listing:
1. Czas By Powstali / It”s Time For Them Arise
2. Stulecia We Krw / Centuries In Blood
3. Horda Duchów / Horde Of Ghosts
4. Hymn to Winter
5. A Fine Day To Die (Bathory cover)
https://www.pagan-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
https://www.facebook.com/pages/North/125872960816335
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Virginia's blistering old school Death Metal destroyers HUMAN INFECTION. GRAVESITE is now up for pre-order and will be released May 3rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
For fans of : Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Obituary, Skeletal Remains, Vader and Deicide.
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Human Infection to the roster with a deluxe edition of their third album Gravesight! Human Infection were formed in Roanoke, Virginia in 2009 and play classic Death Metal with a modern twist. This revamped edition of Gravesight features a brand new remaster courtesy of guitarist Jeremiah Tuck, giving the album a fuller and more powerful sound. Human Infection also have comissioned legendary Spanish artist Juanjo Castellano (Coffins, Ribspreader, Rottrevore) for breath-taking new artwork, as well as all four tracks from the band's 2016 promo are included as bonus material. Spread the infection!
Track
Listing:1. Exalted Through Suffering
2. In Crypts Of Holiness
3. Wounds Devour You
4. Artificial Abyss
5. Embrace Perfection
6. Beckoned From The Grieving Sun
7. Laserskull Suicide (Gravesight)
8. The Weavers Of Lunacy
9. In The Dreaming Eye
10. My Barren Soul
11. Enrapturing The Divine
12. The Fractured Light
13. Sovereign To Obscurity
14. In The Dreaming Eye (2016 Promo)
15. The Fractured Light (2016 Promo)
16. Artificial Abyss (2016 Promo)
17. Enrapturing The Divine (2016 Promo)
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Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS has joined forces with No Clean Singing for the exclusive premiere of forthcoming album, THE DARK HORIZON! Stream the album at the link below!
https://www.nocleansinging.com/2024/04/08/an-ncs-album-premiere-and-a-review-veriteras-the-dark-horizon/
VERITERAS is set to release its sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11.
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city "PNW U.S. Tour!" Dates are as follows:
4/18 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
4/19 Bremerton, WA @ The Charleston
4/20 Spokane, WA @ Jackson Street Bar
4/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
4/23 Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/24 Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewery
4/25 Portland, OR @ Mano Occulta
4/26 Olympia, WA @ The Crypt
4/27 Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
Track
Listing:1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Rome
(IT) - Italian Progressive Metal quintet GHOST ON MARS has
released the official video for "They," the second single from
forthcoming album, Out of Time and Space. Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHLS8ifUDhEFFO: Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Evergrey, The Contortionist,and Soen
"They" is also available on the following platform: https://ghostonmars.bandcamp.com/track/they
Ghost on Mars is set to release its full-length debut album, Out of Time and Space, on CD and digital formats on May 3 via Willowtip Records!
Ghost on Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal..
The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival...
Pre-order:
https://ghostonmars.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-time-and-space
https://www.willowtip.com/releases/details/ghost-on-mars-out-of-time-and-space.aspx
Track Listing:
1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine
3. They
4. Carbon Skin
5. Nocturnal
6. That Time I Saw The Moon
7. Under a Crescent Moon
8. Back from the Dead
9. Back to Life
10. Lost Signal
Credits:
Out of Time and Space was produced by Ghost on Mars.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Di Nunzio (Francesco Di Giacomo, Astra) at NMG Recording Studios in 2022 and 2023.
Album art by Simon Bossert
Line-up:
Moreno Sangermano: Lead and backing vocals.
Fabio Valentini: Rhythm, clean and classic guitars.
Andrea Mataloni: Rhythm, lead and clean guitars.
Valerio Lippera: Bass.
Andrea Alberati: Drums.
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/ghostonmars/
MALCONFORT – “HUMANISM”
For
fans of
- Virus, Ved Buens Ende, Oranssi Pazuzu, Sea
Mosquito, Gruzja, Deathspell OmegaWith a name inspired by a Deathspell Omega song, it would only be right to expect something out of the ordinary from this UK based experimental black metal band, but Malconfort have dismantled the very fabric of the genre on their debut album. They've rendered it almost irrelevant with their take on it. With members of Sea Mosquito and Amaltheia in their lineup, they're able to navigate around the music and seem to have a fair idea of what they are doing. And yet, they have managed to do something altogether different, something refreshing and liberating, perhaps even far removed from the core values of the genre itself. But that is exactly what makes it so special. They've seamlessly infused elements of free-form jazz, progressive and atmospheric music and changed the very composition of it. The music flows unhindered, finding its own pace, tone and direction, leaving the listener in suspense and awe. There is nothing quite like it. The music wafts along assuming varying different styles while remaining largely coherent and the album comes to an end before it can get pigeonholed. Even though 'Humanism' is not your typical black metal release or a very extreme one for that matter, its character is alluring if mystifying and deserves every bit of your attention simply because of its staggering uniqueness.
Line up:
Vocals - Nuun, Kopczak
Guitars and Bass - Fas
Synths - Kopczak, Fas
Drums - Kopczak
Album artwork by Nuun Studio
Track listing:
1. Compulsion (Ecstasy)
2. Cruelty (Elation)
3. Stain (Fantasy)
4. Rage (Indulgence)
5. Carnivore (God)
6. Inertia (Condense)
Official release date - July 5th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/malconfortband
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Ushering in the “REAPERDAWN”, that is scheduled for a release August 9th, 2024. IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenalin rush. It is the euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic). Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition.
Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees.
Stream the new single here: https://InAphelion.lnk.to/WhenAllStellarLightIsLost-SingleNe
Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9iMBml6Do
“This was the first song to be written after the last album”, says Ramstedt. “It's a quite chaotic beast where the music matches the lyrics (written by former Necrophobic member Martin Halvdan) perfectly. Even though it's a short track for IN APHELION it gives the listener a taste of where the album is going. It is a first glance at a truly epic and violent album.”
The atmosphere of “Reaperdawn” is a swirling maelstrom of obsidian sparkle and iridescent grime.
Stay tuned to watch it arise!
A
new release from the German masters of Teutonic Black/Thrash Metal is heading
your way!We have managed to unbury a fantastic live recording from Desaster’s older days: 1997, just when their groundbreaking MCD “Stormbringer” had been released!
What you get here are live tracks from that MCD and from their debut full-length masterpiece “A Touch of Medieval Darkness”: eight tracks of boiling steel to pump into your veins!
You can now relive those magnificent times under the Teutonic banner and with great sound quality!!
This is a limited and exclusive release on vinyl only: 100 copies black vinyl and 200 on super marble silver/black vinyl.
It includes a double-sided A2 poster and a full-colour gatefold insert featuring exclusive band-pictures from that specific ’97 tour and an extensive interview done especially for this occasion!
NOW IT IS TIME TO BANG... OR BE BANGED!!!!
Please note that all our releases are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Nuclear War Now! Productions. We urge all our U.S. customers to contact NWN! directly to obtain our products (also regarding wholesales)!
Next up on Nomad Snakepit Productions:
Alpha Omega (Swe) – “kAOs” tape
Goatlord Corp. (Fra) – “Temple of Serpent Whores” LP/CD/tape
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Seattle (WA) - Cosmic Tech-Death/Black Metallers XOTH have announced the GALATIC GORE '24 TOUR with Atoll and Atrae Bilis! The tour launches April 17 in Eureka, CA and wraps up May 5 in Eugene, OR.
"We are excited to finally bring EXOGALACTIC to the masses as part of the Galactic Gore Tour '24 with Atoll and Atrae Bilis! Join us and bear witness as the cosmic shred turns the Western U.S. into slime! Special thanks to Continental Touring for their hard work and support in arranging this odyssey." - Xoth
Tour Dates:
4/17 - Eureka, CA @ Savage Henry**
4/18 - Nevada City, CA @ The Fern**
4/19 - Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave**
4/20 - Kingman, AZ @ Black Bridge Brewery
4/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead
4/22 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Blue Lagoon
4/23 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ Humdinger Brewing
4/25 - Portland, OR @ Twilight Cafe & Bar
4/26 - Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
4/27 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
4/28 - Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
4/30 - Denver, CO @ Trailside Saloon*
5/02 - El Paso, TX @ RockHouse*
5/03 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock*
5/04 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods**
5/05 - Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s**
* w/ Angelic Desolation
** No Atoll
Ticketing and Info: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/10525078-xoth
Dawnbreed
Records released Exogalactic on November 3.CD/Digital: https://xoth.bandcamp.com/album/exogalactic
CD (EU Version): https://www.dawnbreed.com/nl/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3503
In partnership with Dawnbreed Records, XOTH's third triumph, Exogalactic, is an ambitious leap forward. It’s as if they've excavated musical relics from Earth's core and melded them with sounds from the far reaches of the universe. Each song is an event horizon, stirring subgenres into a timewarp of past and future sonic chaos.
Amidst the vortex of sound, the mixing sorcery of Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studio (Obituary, Suffocation) manifests an auditory odyssey and the artwork of Shindy Reehal at Shindy Design sets the tone for the voyage. Xoth is not just music; it's a journey across the celestial landscape led by
interstellar luminaries.
Since bursting forth from the cosmic ether in 2014, Seattle’s XOTH has evoked fan and critical acclaim for their innovative approach to extreme metal. 2019’s Interdimensional Invocations has become a cult classic, blending technical death metal, modern black metal, and thrash in a novel synthesis that eludes categorization.
Line-up:
Tyler Sturgill: Guitar & Vocals
Woody Adler: Guitar
Ben Bennett: Bass
Jeremy Salvo: Drums
https://www.dawnbreed.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beholdxoth
Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: june 7th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Gorgasm | Desecration | Lividity
“…for no man shall see Me, and live.”– Exodus 33:20
A door opened in my mind and I tumbled through it, falling into a raging, black storm. The darkness poured into my mouth, filling the emptiness inside me and infusing me with purpose. Everything that had existed before that moment became meaningless; reduced to a set of fading photographs of forgotten places and faceless people. There in that room was everything that mattered…and I was transformed. I was god-like, their life held in my hands, their every desperate breath my gift to them. I was their alpha and omega. Their blood, their bone, their agony…all mine. Omnipotent in that perfect moment, my power absolute…I was not a merciful god.
The story continues, as Indiana’s Between The Killings return to their voyage through the mind of a killer and unveil The Killing Quartet Vol. 2: Omnipotence! Such is the level of aural violence that permeates every second of this new chapter that the listener is left shocked and breathless, within trembling touching distance of the chilling, soulless void that broods at the heart of those empty creatures that kill without remorse. This is death metal at its most pitiless and savage, the cascading riffs falling like knives puncturing skin, the drums an onslaught of blunt force trauma, the solos like desperate, dying screams, the bestial vocals tearing at the desecrated flesh, hungry for blood. ‘Details Of Sadistic Killings’ is an utterly frenzied assault, while the vicious precision of ‘Satisfaction Of Suffocation’ drills into your consciousness with pernicious sadism. Between The Killings tap into the original warped spirit of death metal and then drag it ever downwards into the dankest cellars, the foulest sewers, charnel pits and slaughterhouses where innocent victims depart this world, lonely, lost and afraid. Following faithfully in the gore-spattered footprints of 2022s The Killing Quartet Vol. 1: Reflections Of Murder, Omnipotence is merciless, malevolent and never meant for the light of day.
Adorned, like its predecessor, in the twisted comic artwork of Karl Dahmer (Exhumed, Gutulax, Nunslaughter etc) and mixed and mastered by Tony Tipton (Kraanium, Reap, Necrotic Disgorgement etc) at The Metal Foundry, every excoriating element of Omnipotence has been carefully, cruelly constructed to deliver the maximum damage. When Comatose Music let loose this ravening beast on June 7th the walls of sanity will be breached and the bastions of morality overrun. Horror beyond imagining awaits.
Line-up:
Braxton Keyser - Vocals
Ian Dygulski – Bass
Miles Ellegood – Lead Guitars
Von Young – Guitars
Justin Wallisch - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BetweenthekillingsBTK/
Their new album, which expands upon their unique sound in all ways, drops this Friday - don't miss out on their masterpiece!
REPLICANT - “INFINITE MORTALITY”
For
fans of: Gorguts, Norse, Demilich, Negativa, Diskord, Wormed, Resin
Tomb, Ulcerate, Terra BuilderAfter having smashed prevailing standards for the style with their unique approach on their highly lauded previous release, Replicant take things further still with their new full length, finding ways to make their music even more convoluted and impactful while retaining their trademark dissonant and catchy sound. They've found ways to add new aspects to it without hampering the momentum, constantly changing things up with the listener's body still lashing uncontrollably. The songs veer off in their own unexpected, thrilling directions while upholding the inherent semblance of groove, only to reconnect later with greater force. Things seem to add up and make sense as the album progresses, an ostensibly innocuous mechanical contraption getting constant upgrades to become potentially world-ending. There's fire in the songwriting, the members refusing to succumb to the lull of complacency and working furiously, constantly on the songs to elevate them to a rarefied category. It sees the stature of the band rising, the sound evolving methodically and convincingly, the album giving more than what could be expected from them having already established their identity, and in turn setting new standards for others yet again.
Line up
Mike Gonçalves - Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Pete Lloyd - Guitars, Synths, High-Frequency Transmissions
Itay Keren - Guitars, Vocals, Void Channels
Drums performed by James Applegate
Drum engineering, mixing, and mastering by AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions
Additional drum editing by Tiago "Canadas" Carvalho
Cover art by Alli Tuttle
Track listing
1. Acid Mirror
2. Shrine to the Incomprehensible
3. Orgasm of Bereavement
4. Reciprocal Abandonment
5. SCN9A
6. Pain Enduring
7. Nekrotunnel
8. Dwelling on the Threshold
9. Planet of Skin
Official release date - April 12th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
NEWS 6.4 2024
Die
Death Doom Punks sind zurück! Seit 2008 hat die Band ihren ganz eigenen Stil
und Sound entwickelt: Von rau und aggressiv bis düster und atmosphärisch, von
wütenden Blast-Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ
liefern. Für ihre Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band von manchen gefeiert, von
anderen gehasst. Dem Trio ist das scheißegal.
ARROGANZ stehen für sich selbst.
Die Band spielt in Sachen Musikalität, Groove und Feeling ganz oben mit und
absolvierte Tourneen, Clubshows und Festivals in ganz Europa.
Mit ihrem letzten Album „Morsus“ (2020) manifestierte die Band ihr ganz eigenes musikalisches Universum.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „QUINTESSENZ“ erweitern ARROGANZ ihren musikalischen Horizont ein weiteres Mal, und schaffen es gleichzeitig ihre Essenz zu unterstreichen – sie schaffen es, ihre Old-School-Death-Metal-Wurzeln zu würdigen und fallen gleichzeitig nicht in eine eindeutige eine Kategorie.
QUINTESSENZ ist sowohl für Fans von Celtic Frost, Asphyx oder Darkthrone, als auch für Liebhaber von Napalm Death, Totenmond oder Wolfbrigade.
Poser, lasst die Finger von diesem Material! Das ist authentische Musik!
Das sind ARROGANZ – Death Doom Punks!
Die erste Single „Dungeon Soul“ ab sofort online!
Hier geht’s zum Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kx0ZT-Q38M
Die Band über den Song:
„Lasst uns mit DUNGEON SOUL, dem kürzesten Song auf QUINTESSENZ beginnen! Auf musikalischer Ebene zeigt er unsere Liebe zur Musik von Bands wie ASPHYX genauso, wie unsere Vorliebe für D-Beat-Geballer von Bands wie WOLFBRIGADE oder ähnlichen – kombiniert mit langsamen Thrash-Metal-Riffs und einem epischen Bass-Solo am Ende. Und nun ja, die Texte? Lest sie selbst, liebt sie oder verzweifelt dran! Nur eine Sache dazu: Grüße gehen an EYEHATEGOD, denn ‘I hate god, too!’. Dreht diesen Bastard so laut auf, wie ihr könnt!“
„Quintessenz“ wird am 24ten Mai 2024 via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS erscheinen und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://arroganz.supremechaos.com/
AORYST- "RELICS OF TIME" erscheint am 02. Mai! Das Thrash Metal Gewitter, welches sich seit geraumen im Raum Osnabrück zusammenbraut nimmt weiter Form an! Am 02. Mai wird das Debut Album von AORYST, welches den Titel "Relics Of Time" trägt, erscheinen! Enthalten sind über die Spielzeit von knapp 45 Minuten 8 einzigartige und fesselnde Songs auf der Basis von schnellem Thrash Metal mit einer kleinen Dosis Death und Classic Metal. Aufgenommen und produziert wurde das Album von Jörg Uken im Soundlodge Recordings, welcher zudem auch noch die Drums eingespielt hat. Mittlerweile wurde das Line-Up auf dieser Position durch Dominik Schlüter (Mourning Caress) komplettiert. Wer auf technisch versierten Thrash mit harschem Gesang steht, sollte Augen und Ohren offen halten.
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CULTUS
SANGUINE and
My Kingdom Music will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's first
release with the vinyl reissue of their 3 full-length albums "SHADOWS'
BLOOD", "THE SUM OF ALL FEARS" and "DUST
ONCE ALIVE".
But that's not all: we will release the celebration box "THROUGH THE YEARS OF SOMBRE (XXX ANNIVERSARY)" which will include the 3 vinyl albums in special format and a live album titled "Live At Midnight Club" recorded in Milan in 2021 in digipak format as well as extra stuff (t-shirt, biography, bag, poster).
CULTUS SANGUINE have lived these 3 decades in an always original and personal way representing a cult act for many Doom, Gothic and Black Metal fans all over the world.
Now we release a true musical manifesto, a sound testimony of the history of Italian Extreme music, 3 albums, a box that will contain the 3 vinyls as in a treasure chest as well as extra musical and non-musical material, a unique work worthy of the band in question, CULTUS SANGUINE!
The LP's can be ordered at: https://t.ly/kTGf1
while the box "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" at: https://shorturl.at/dFGH0
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
CODEX MORTIS has unveiled part of this chilling narrative with the album's first single, "Capricious Disembodied Villain." Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI4nDC1Y3F8
Black Lion Records will release Tales of Woe on June 21. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://snd.click/Codexmortis
In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.
Tracklist:
1. Forsaken
2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
3. Chosen
4. Trenched in Blood
5. Fire Screams and Death
6. It Dies with Me
The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir 'Smerdulak' Chebakov.
CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife.
Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.
Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.
CODEX MORTIS is:
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld
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Tour dates are as follows:
6/1 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Green Beacon Gallery
6/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Century
6/3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
6/4 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place
6/5 - Cleveland, OH @ No Class
6/6 - Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
6/7 - Louisville, KY @ Never Say Die
6/8 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
The
band recently signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions for the release
of Expelled into Suffering. The EP marks a return to the band's death
metal roots and delivers a focused old-school attack drawing inspiration from
the established pillars of extreme metal while enhancing their signature edge
with a dirtier brand of the New Wave of American Death Metal.
ASSIMILATOR is unafraid to push the beyond and unapologetic for striving further. The band invites you to indulge in this raw and intense experience as they pursue the dark and the heavy.
EXPELLED INTO SUFFERING is set for release on June 21. The EP will be available for pre-order on May 21 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
Tracklisting:
1) Expelled into Suffering
2) Nocturnal Forge
3) Changeling
4) I Am
Artwork for Expelled into Suffering by Karl Dahmer (Dahmer Art).
Stream ASSIMILATOR's self-titled debut album at https://assimilatormetal.bandcamp.com/album/assimilator
"Blend of Gothenberg melodeath with a dirtier breed of US thrash metal" - Decibel Magazine
Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ASSIMILATOR comes storming out of Indiana with a powerful sound and a taste for touring the underground metal scene. The band is rapidly building a name for themselves as road warriors grinding across the country in the name of the next sick show.
ASSIMILATOR is comprised of veterans from the Midwest death metal scene and, are from a different sonic ancestry from many of their contemporaries. Calling back to a time when speed and brutality went hand in hand, offering blackened riffs to the metal gods.
ASSIMILATOR has completed three tours across 14 states, played Full Terror Assault, and opened for the likes of Deicide, Obituary, and Suicide Silence to name a few. This is a band who are striving to deliver the complete package with the drive to achieve what they desire.
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
https://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
PARACRONA, born from the chance meeting of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen at Wacken Open Air in 2007, melds artistic vision with melodic intensity. Hailing from the Netherlands and Norway, these diverse talents, bonded by a love for metal music, embarked on a musical journey that redefined their artistry.
Their collaboration ignited in Oslo a few months later, intertwined Øystein's seasoned guitar expertise, honed in bands like Fortid, with Ringo's fervor for expression and songwriting finesse. The recording odyssey for "Sun God" began in the fall of 2016, resulting in a sonic exploration traversing metal styles, termed affectionately as "Titanium" or "Quantum Realism Metal."
Themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle infuse their lyrics, encapsulating real-life chapters within each track. Despite hurdles, including Ringo's battle with cancer in 2021, collaborations with professionals like Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm added finesse to their sound.
Live performances feature a talented roster, enhancing the experience. PARACRONA's album release concert at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, featuring Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, epitomized dedication to an unforgettable scene experience.
PARACRONA transcends being just a band; it's a collective embodiment of resilience, passion, and artistic innovation. Join their journey, witness their sonic tapestry, and immerse yourself in the power of their music.
Tracklist
1. New Impurity
2. Carry the Cross
3. Thriller
4. Sun God
5. Mendacious
6. River of Pain
7. Therefore I Move the Time
8. Gates of Immortality
9. Reasons
Line up:
Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar - vocals
Øystein Hansen - lead guitar
Audun Melby - rhythm guitar
Laszlo Juhos - drums
Gregg Roland Schneider - bass
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After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
The band is celebrating their forthcoming magnum opus by sharing the captivating music video for the album's title track. Stream "Voices Beneath the Rubble" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072Tuy1AhSA
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:
1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
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Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Darkest Hour | In Flames | Shadows Fall | Dvne
The new album from Malaysia’s Shamash has been hovering on the horizon in tantalising fashion since late 2021. Whispers and rumours of its release have circulated on social media and several songs have dropped, heightening the anticipation for the album to nigh on unbearable levels for the band’s loyal fans. Well, now the interminable wait is nearly over and the follow up to the critically acclaimed Suffering Servant EP - described by HM Magazine as ‘a beautiful, melodic progressive metal record’ – is finally upon us! Featuring ten tracks of sublime melodic metal, that masterfully blend abrasive aggression and soaring melody with an array of imaginative, inventive musical influences, Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum) is the proverbial gift that was well worth waiting for…
There are many bands on the modern metal scene that juxtapose shuddering heaviness and heart lifting melody, but few, if any, that do it in the utterly accomplished, breathtaking fashion of Shamash. From Done With Misery…’s first track, the triumphant metal anthem that is ‘Not By My Heart’, Shamash’s deft and dextrous weaving of musical elements is immediately apparent. And yet that outstanding opening barrage is just the first step on a path that is littered with sonic treasures, as Done With Misery… grows and develops with each passing minute, revealing more and more of the band’s adventurous song writing and passionate performances. The album’s title track is vibrant, infused with life and encompasses the overwhelming feeling that Shamash’s music is a bulwark against the trials and tribulations of life – that this band will walk with you through the darkness, holding your head up as the flood waters rise, stand with you, braced for impact, as each tragedy on our journey through this vale of tears hits. ‘The Missionary’ delivers full on metallic fury, with guest appearances from Pathos and Asaph of Symphony Of Heaven and Bryce Maopolski of Brotality, while single ‘Take Me As I Am’ ignites with a fantastic, driving rhythm that is instantly addictive. ‘In Memoriam’ blends power and aching melody in a manner that is simply beautiful and the dramatic concluding pairing of ‘War For Jerusalem’ and ‘The Return Of Al Masih’ bind their bludgeoning brutality in silver threads of exotic musicality and unfettered creativity. There are so many highlights on Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum), so much to discover. This is an album of stunning scope and depth that unveils something new with each successive listen.
When Rottweiler Records release the glorious technicolour explosion of vivid, vital strength and defiance that is Done With Misery… on June 14th, complete with a vibrant, energised final mix and master, courtesy of Derek Corzine (Symphony Of Heaven, Testimony Of Apocalypse, Scarlet Oath etc) and some outstanding, evocative artwork, then every moment of the years of its creation will be justified. For those who find their way to its door, Done With Misery… will become a special album that will travel with them as the years pass. This is contemporary, melodic, aggressive metal at its very, very best.
Line-up:
Andre Chiang – Vocals/Guitar
Darren Teh – Vocals/Bass
Alexaander J. Martin – Lead Guitar
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In 2022 GUTRECTOMY released their latest album "MANIFESTATION OF HUMAN SUFFERING" via Blood Blast Distribution (Believe/Nuclear Blast) and Amputated Vein Records.
The sheer intensity and musical finesse of the album established the band as a
band as a permanent fixture in the scene.
They graced prestigious European stages and entertained audiences at festivals such as Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air and Deathfeast Open Air (all in Germany) and the Nice To Eat You Festival (Czech Republic), Fall In The Brawl (UK) and the Herrie Festival (Netherlands).
Furthermore they have also played countless unforgettable gigs in clubs all over Europe, most recently with their successful "Echoes Of Brutality" headlining tour in January 2024. Gutrectomy's unstoppable energy and cross-genre virtuosity continue to cement their position a dominant force in the world of extreme music.
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Since
2016, LUCIFUGE have been steadily perfecting an addicting style of blackened
speed metalpunk, all guided by the iron fist of mainman Equinox. Come 2021’s
fourth full-length Infernal Power, Equinox expanded LUCIFUGE to a
full lineup, and it paid off in spades: the band’s first album under the banner
of DYING VICTIMS capped this signature sound with power and aplomb, exuding a
new professionalism that somehow sounded dirtier than ever.
However, it was 2023’s Monoliths of Wrath where LUCIFUGE further spit-shined their sound and took it in a newer but no-less-parallel direction: classic, ripping-FAST thrash of ‘80s gods Sodom, Kreator, Exodus, and of course Slayer. Thankfully, LUCIFUGE keep that sonic shift going with their sixth full-length, Hexensabbat. Ditching more its predecessor’s complex song structures, Hexensabbat heaves toward the gates of Hell with a greasy gallop that brings back a bit of the black while honoring the nether-realms of still-stuck-in-the-‘80s thrash and speed metal. True, those aforementioned gods still hold a place in LUCIFUGE’s current sound, but more so can one detect the likes of Exciter, Razor, Iron Angel, and even later ‘80s Gang Green, the Exploited, and Crumbsuckers. Put another way, if Monoliths of Wrath was spiritually akin to a Combat Records release, then Hexensabbat would definitely come out on Combat Core, so straightforward and rancorous is its all-pistons-pumping surge. Plus, more than a bit of LUCIFUGE’s old-school grit is back in full force, which makes the album’s slightly melodic-yet-malevolent riffing sound majestic – and, most importantly, not render Hexensabbat a total retro retread.
Leaner, meaner, and keeping the 1987 faith alive, LUCIFUGE command you to honor the Hexensabbat!
Line-up:
Equinox - everything
From Bremen, Germany
Artwork: Kerbcrawlerghost
Release date: 24th May2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with noble embossed cover sleeve, insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on ultra clear vinyl, with noble embossed cover sleeve, insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
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Release date : 03 Mai 2024
Genre : True Gascon Heavy Black Metal
Origin : Gascony
Label: Antiq Label
Tracklist:
1 - La sèrp d’Isavit
2 - Sus l’arròda
3 - L’òmi xens passat
4 - Sent Empèri Gascon
5 - Passejada dolorosa
6 - A.C.A.B. (Armanhaqués Comandò Anti-Borgesòts)
7 - Caçaire d’eternitat
Duration: 44min20
MOISSON LIVIDE is a musical project from Gascony (South-west of France), blending Black, Folk, Heavy and Power Metal, created in 2022 by Darkagnan, aka Baptiste Labenne from the band Boisson Divine*.
An ideal son-in-law who took out the rubbish and said hello to the neighbours, he gradually turned to the dark side when Black Metal bands asked him to collaborate with them. His discovery of the French melodic Black Metal scene with its medieval tendencies (Véhémence, Aorlhac, Paydretz, Abduction...) ended up turning him completely inside out, so much so that his compositions naturally turned towards this style.
The result is an album called 'Sent Empèri Gascon' (Holy Gascon Empire), combining the aggression and harshness of Black Metal, the melodic quality and luminosity of Heavy/Power Metal and the folk touches of local instruments.
The long, epic tracks are never too scattered, thanks to solid structures and a cult for big choruses, despite the somewhat bizarre and contradictory musical elements (punk, military music, hunting music...).
Sung entirely in the Gascon language, the lyrics oscillate between reality and fiction, everyday life and old legends, the past and the future, the serious and the zany, with a strong rural flavour, reflecting the life and imagination of its author.
Halfway between Dissection and Rhapsody, on the road between Bas-Armagnac and Proxima Centauri, at the crossroads of medieval archaism and techno-modernist futurism, MOISSON LIVIDE is a project that condemns itself to divide listeners, in the purest Coubertin spirit, for the simple beauty of the gesture.
"What are you saying? It's useless? I know it is! But you don't fight in the hope of success! No! No, it's much more beautiful when it's pointless! » Cyrano de Bergerac.
*Boisson Divine are a Heavy/Folk Metal band from Riscle (32400), who have released three albums to date.
Pre-orders: https://antiqofficial.bandcamp.com/album/sent-emp-ri-gascon
The
Lifted Veil emerged from the shadows of Mikkeli, Finland, in 2014, forging
their path in the realm of Blackened Death metal. With a sonic arsenal that
merges the ferocity of death metal with the obscure atmospheres of black metal,
the band quickly gained recognition for their hauntingly intense sound.
Formed by a collective of musicians driven by a shared passion for the darker realms of metal, The Lifted Veil embarked on a journey to explore the boundaries of sonic extremity. Their music, characterized by blistering guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals, casts a haunting veil that transports listeners to the abyss.
As the years unfolded, The Lifted Veil honed their craft through numerous live performances and studio endeavors, solidifying their presence in the Finnish metal scene. Their lyrical themes delve into the macabre, weaving tales of existential dread, cosmic horror, and the shadows that dwell within the human psyche.
The band's discography, marked by albums such as "The Wicked Shall Inherit the Earth" and "Grand Design of the Apocalypse" showcases their evolution as artists pushing the boundaries of extreme metal. The Lifted Veil's commitment to atmospheric intricacies and unrelenting brutality has garnered them a dedicated fanbase both in Finland and beyond.
In the heart of Mikkeli, The Lifted Veil continues to be a force in the blackened death metal scene, with each performance an invocation of sonic darkness that leaves an indelible mark on those who dare to journey into their realm.
The bands are available for interviews. Need a Bandcamp code for past and future releases or got any questions just email me. Physical copies can be sent to selected few as they are limited releases. Full albums are linked in the post below. Thanks for your time.
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Dark Descent Records will release Anus of the World on CD, cassette and digital formats, with Me Saco un Ojo Records handling vinyl treatment and additional cassette orders.
The band is now streaming the album's opening track, "Found Dead in a Bush." Listen now at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
Pre-order Anus of the World at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://www.mesacounojo.com/(vinyl orders)
Tracklisting:
1. Found Dead in a Bush
2. Tunnel Rat
3. The Surf is Gonna Be Bitchin'
4. Drug Filled Cadaver
5. One Who Kills & One Who Loves
6. Born Again Hard
7. Engulfed in Liquid Hellfire
8. The Worm Has Turned for You
9. Spirit of the Bayonet
10. Even the Jungle Wanted Him Dead
11. Royally Fucked Forever
Artwork for Anus of the World by *Karina* (@tatchupitchu).
From the start of the sampled introduction to the sadistic battering that follows, this record is a masterclass in well-produced Death Metal that reeks of the 90s brutality while keeping things totally organic. The first minute of this album will churn you into a slime-like ichor with its pulverizing intensity and crushingly tight instrumental hooks. These are topped with gargantuan vocals that will regurgitate any bone matter from your corpse. With a real void in the underground for bands such as this, it seems many are afraid to even try and give such an unforgiving take on extremity, or MORTAL WOUND intimidate the competition. With atmospherics but nothing short of total carnage at any given moment, you will constantly be in grotesque ecstasy at this abhorrent masterpiece.
This is one of those releases where any lover of Death Metal will definitely be satisfied. Unsavory soundscapes delivered with a totally incredible production showcases some of the best songwriting chops you will hear combined with an unfathomable lust for desecration of all things, living or dead. Monstrous grooves contort with a technical proficiency that is not a pretentious show of skill as much as sonic laceration fired forth with unmistakable excellence. Not only does this harken back to some of the genre's most punishing acts, Mortal Wound show they have more than enough personality and songwriting to stand on their own feet as one of the strongest death metal bands of the current day. Hammering furiously until the end, do you think you can withstand this record? Prove it, blast it at full volume and give yourself to this morbid offering…
Stream MORTAL WOUND's 2019 EP Forms of Unreasoning Fear and the band's 2021 split with Gutless on Spotify and Apple Music.
MORTAL WOUND is:
Sam Shriver - Giutar, Vocals and Samples.
Mathias Hofmeister - Bass
Peter King - Guitar
Devlin Baldwin - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
https://mortalwound.bandcamp.com/album/split-with-gutless
We’re
proud to announce the May 2024 release of HÄSSLIG'S wretched
debut full-length Disfigurement. A lurid audial assault conceived by enigmatic
Spanish recluse D.B. (also mastermind of Negativa and Délirant), "APEX
PREDATOR" vomits forth thirty six minutes of atavistic,
demented and necrotic raw black metal/punk filth conjured through the eyes of
all criminals, serial killers, and of the absolute scum of this earth. A
sickening and cruelty-worshipping audial delirium inspired by iconic
punk-infused black metal bands like Bone Awl and Ildjarn, with
subtle touches of Oi! punk, hardcore and post-punk thrown
in the mix to metastasize a disorienting and trance-like defilement of
triumphant sonic squalor.
The nefarious debut offering has been introduced by the black metal specialized YouTube channel Transmissions From the Dark, who’ve premiered the second track from the album, “Slaves”, which can be witnessed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ-DbXTGbqY
"Apex Predator" is slated for worldwide release on LP, cassette and digital formats via Sentient Ruin on May 3 2024, and all formats can be now pre-ordered via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hasslig
Stream the album: Bandcamp | Spotify and all other streaming platforms
"Caw Entrance" marks Furze's eighth studio album and a continuation
of the signature "Furze penetration" — a relentless assault of black
metal fury intertwined with psychedelic exploration. Woe J. Reaper, the
band's mastermind, delivers his trademark shrieking vocals, weaving blasphemous
poetry into a tapestry of sonic chaos.
"Caw Entrance" demands an immersive listening experience. Woe J. Reaper himself recommends diving into the album with a good pair of headphones, emphasising the intricate details woven into the left and right channels.
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/2000s 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/
CLEARxCUT reveal third single "PUTREFACTION" from new album "AGE OF GRIEF" .Putrefaction is the 3rd and final pre-album single from the band’s forthcoming new album Age of Grief, which is set to be released on April 26th!
CLEARxCUT is out there to spread the message of total liberation. (Former) Members of HEAVEN SHALL BURN, IMPLORE, and KING APATHY/THRÄNENKIND started this collective, because they are dedicated to the vegan straight edge (XVX) and want to confront listeners with inconvenient thruths and todays harsh reality. The German band addresses their songs and convictions to all people who are prepared to stand up for a better, fairer future - but especially to all anarchists, anti-fascists, feminists, primitivists and indigenous peoples of the world. Or to put it brief: to all defenders of our earth. The stylistic choice of means falls on metallic hardcore, which is rooted in a strong DIY ethic.
Having released their first two albums “For The Wild At Heart Kept In Cages” (2019) and “Songs of Desire Armed” (2022) for Catalyst X Records (Gather, Nueva Ethica, Abnegation, Birthright, Maroon, Point Of No Return, Forward To Eden), “Age Of Grief” now marks CLEARxCUTs debut for LIFEFORCE RECORDS. Started in the mid-1990ies as label with mainly vegan and straight edge bands, the German Label has an impressive history with XVX bands such as ARKANGEL, DAY OF SUFFERING, RANCOR, UNCONQUERED, UNBORN, FAULT, or DEADLOCK and THRÄNENKIND/ KING APATHY. Being a collective that is outspoken in its message and keeps the vegan straight edge banner high, CLEARxCUT continue this tradition.
Also besides having switched their label, “Age Of Grief” marks a fresh start
for CLEARxCUT. After a big shift in their ranks, before the global pandemic
hit, the band moved from two (female) vocalists to one (male) frontman, Gabriel
Dubko (former IMPLORE vocalist). This is accompanyed by a change of sound. On
their third full lenght album, the German band is diving into the realms of
metallic hardcore, leaving behind their early hardcore punk influences. Noone
should be surprised by this move, as CLEARxCUT was conceived as a collective
where members, names, or styles wouldn’t matter, but one and only the final
goal of spreading a positive message in defense of animal rights and sober
living. “Age Of Grief”, in this respect, is extremely consistent.
Tracklist :
The Seventh Seal 4:22
Burial Shroud 3:22
Against Leviathan 3:37
Unwritten 4:50
Collecting Scars 2:46
Privilege 2:16
Putrefaction 4:08
Ghosts of the Past 2:40
The Eternal Demise 2:08
https://clearxcutlfr.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-grief
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062936964876
The new album from Canadian tech-death crew PROTOSEQUENCE is now streaming in its entirety. BESTIARY comes out Friday April 5 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Get an early taste of this seven-track auditory expedition through the complex realms of technical death metal courtesy of Heavy Blog is Heavy.
Stream Bestiary now at:
The band's relentless pursuit of tech death excellence is evident in each track, with precision and dexterity that defy the constraints of traditional metal. From the mind-bending complexity of the instrumentation to the intricate interplay of melody and aggression, Bestiary stands as a testament to their mastery of the craft.
Order Bestiary at:
https://laceratedenemy.bigcartel.com/artist/protosequence
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Hear more PROTOSEQUENCE on Spotify and Apple Music.
Bestiary track
listing
1. Sam
2. Baroness, Pt.1: A Falling Knife
3. Baroness, Pt.2: The Handles We Reach For
4. Imlerith
5. The Caveat
6. Neither Fair Nor Equal
7. Twelve Ropes
PROTOSEQUENCE is:
Josh Hahn - Vocals
Dylan Parker - Guitar/ Vocals
Jacob Teeple - Bass
Logan Vars - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
www.facebook.com/protosequence
BA’AL – “SOFT EYES”
Label: Ripcord Records
Release date: may 3rd 2024
Genre: Blackened Post Metal
For fans of: Conjurer | Oathbreaker | Inter Arma | The Ocean
I surrender control and let my grip relax, my focus drift…and the darkness that hangs behind you, that surrounds your haunted face like a fractured halo, swims forward in my awareness. I see the movement in the overlapping shadows, the devils of memory that dance about you and plague you with whispered cruelties and lullabies of doubt. I see the margin walkers that carry your burdens like pilgrims on dusty, night time roads. I see the outliers who guard your dreams in the frayed places on the very edge of remembrance. I see what has shaped you and broken you, what has painted you in the colours of old blood and pain, when I gaze upon you with softer eyes...
Soft Eyes is a tome of stories, a path between shadows, the moment the sun slips below the horizon encapsulated in sound …it is the long awaited return of Ba’al. Nearly four years on from the release of their beautiful, gruelling debut album, Ellipsism, Sheffield’s darkest sons are ready to unveil their most powerful, emotive and inspiring work to date. Comprising of three gargantuan tracks that carry the listener through doors of perception, over seas of emotion to storm-ravaged, distant shores of revelation - Soft Eyes is an EP that can leave you changed by its visitation. The music exists in the twilight realms between definitions, where doom and sludge meet beneath the cold moon of ambient and noise, where gothic touches brush lightly against the skin of blackened post metal. Pulsing rhythms and fragile cascades of introspective melody collide with riffs like towering black stone monoliths and impassioned, agony-infused vocals howl like storms arising from the bleakest corners of the earth. All encompassing melancholy, scarring grief and a hollowing sense of loss swirl in a seemingly inescapable vortex of sound, yet, almost invisible, a pale grey light of hope flickers at the edge of the darkness… The breadth, depth and fierce intensity of Ba’al’s sound is breathtaking and Soft Eyes represents the perfect distillation of everything they have to offer. It is a sacrifice, an offering and between the raging walls of chaos, a silent assurance of understanding.
Recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Conjurer, Dawn Walker, Mountain Caller, Ithaca etc) at No Studio in Manchester and mastered by the in demand Brad Boatright (Kylesa, Vastum, Obituary, Night Demon etc) at Audiosiege, Soft Eyes sounds simply incredible; overwhelming, richly textured, crushingly heavy and wonderfully dynamic. The EP will hit the streets on May 3rd through Ba’al’s new label, Ripcord Records and the impact will be seismic. With Soft Eyes Ba’al have created a game changing record that will capture the hearts of all who wander into its dark embrace.
Line-up:
Joe Stamps - Vocals
Richard Spencer - Bass
Nick Gosling - Guitar
Chris Mole - Guitar
Luke Rutter - Drums
https://ripcordrecords.limitedrun.com
www.facebook.com/baalbanduk
On May 3rd, New York's IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release a new version of 2018's "VILE LUXURY" - remixed & remastered by longtime contributor Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts). Upon its initial release, the album set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music; now, the trio returns with a fresh approach to this seminal record—often considered Imperial Triumphant at their most accessible—allowing stygian dimensions and monolithic intents to seep through.
Stream the new single here: https://ImperialTriumphant.lnk.to/VileLuxury-Redux1924Ne
Watch the visualizer video here: https://youtu.be/91fJUmRy3EQ
Zachary Ezrin (vocals, guitar) comments: "Cosmopolis, great melting pot. New York, the city of molten grandeur. Everything gold and grey, ash and emerald, eventually joins the giant crucible. All is sacrificed in the name of convenience. Wait in line and your turn will come. Welcome to the Cosmopolis."
Steve Blanco (bass, keyboards) adds: "In the symphony of steel and shadows, echoes of a silent voice transcend the Art Deco facade, revealing the intricate dance of evil, chaos, and order in the Cosmopolis."
Since 2018, Imperial Triumphant has taken their signature sound, equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, and cemented their status with tours alongside the likes of Behemoth, Zeal & Ardor, and Voivod.
https://www.facebook.com/imperialtriumphant
Death metal phenomenon SKULLDOZER presents the live video
for the track "KINGDOM OSSUARIUM", taken from
the band's album "NON STOP RUTHLESS CRUSHING" due for
re-release on May 3rd, 2024 via Wormholedeath.
Shot during the chaos of the "Hell Awaits New Orleans Extreme Metal Fest" at Siberia on July 8th, 2023, this montage captures Skulldozer's live energy in all its glory. With Gene Broome from Spade Images behind the camera, expect nothing less than visual perfection.
Describing Skulldozer's sound as "Crushing Death Metal," the band's sonic identity is a mix of traditional death metal aesthetics and modern melodic sludge. Drawing inspiration from the titans of the genre, Skulldozer's music resonates with a primal intensity that leaves an indelible mark on the listener's psyche.
For fans of extreme metal, Skulldozer represents a beacon of unadulterated sonic brutality. Fans of Morbid Angel, Crowbar, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Belphegor, and Frozen Soul are set to embrace the relentless fury of Skulldozer's auditory assault.
www.youtube.com/@deathbyskulldozer
www.facebook.com/xSKULLDOZERx
American theatrical symphonic extreme metal band SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has unveiled their latest single in the form of a hauntingly mesmerizing music video for the song "CULT OF THE DEAD SON."
Watch the official music video for “Cult Of The Dead Son” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stwi2ahRa8A
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has also joined forces with Sick Drummer Magazine for a play-through video of the album's first single, "Irreverence of the Cross." Watch drummer Brandin Henize shred through the track at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uj61JA04M
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist
1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus – Drums
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
Release
date:
may 3rd, 2024
With 12 years of mayhem under their belt, ANCST returns to the basics on their 4th album “CULTURE OF BRUTALITY”. While their last effort “Zorn” took them into trve black metal territory, “culture of brutality” strips that away and sucker punches you right in the throat with its very own brand of grindcore and death metal infused metallic HC, with pieces of crust, scramz and sludge thrown into the mix. 20 songs, delivered in under 34 minutes about gentrification, wage slavery & capitalism, sexism, mental health and the issues of modern western society. if its rage that you wanted, “culture of brutality” will deliver.
ANCST on tour:
01.03. - Peter Weiss Haus, Rostock, Germany
23.03. - AJZ, Erfurt, Germany
13.04. - Kombi, Nünchritz, Germany
26.04. - Rosenkeller, Jena, Germany
27.04. - Emil, Zittau, Germany
04.05. - Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany
08.05. - Goldgrube, Kassel, Germany
09.05. - Zeckentempel, Leipzig, Germany
10.05. - Immerhin, Würzburg, Germany
11.05. - AK40, Suhl, Germany
14.05. - EKH, Wien, Austria
15.05. - Dopamin, Budapest, Hungary
16.05. - AKC Attack, Zagreb, Croatia
17.05. - Astro Club, Fontanafredda, Italy
18.05. - Live Stage, Innsbruck, Austria
19.05. - Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
21.05. - Ebrietas, Zürich, Switzerland
22.05. - Juha West, Stuttgart, Germany
23.05. - P8, Karlsruhe, Germany
24.05. - Halle am Rhein, Köln, Germany
25.05. - B58, Braunschweig, Germany
https://www.facebook.com/angstnoise/
Yonkers (NY) - Brutal Tech-Death stalwarts MALIGNANCY are set to unleash ...DISCONTINUED, their first full-length album in five years!
Toilet ov Hell has premiered the album's first single, "Purity of Purpose," which will be available April 5 on all digital platforms. Click below to stream "Purity of Purpose" now!
"Malignancy's new album, ...Discontinued, is a post-apocalyptic auditory assault on the listener from beginning to end. ...Discontinued captures all the ingredients of what makes a great extreme metal album. It's Thrashy, Grindy, Techy, and Brutal, all in one! Mixed and mastered by one of the best, Lasse Lammert (Abigail Williams, Raven, Alestorm, Acranius, among others), this is one for the books!"- Malignancy
...Discontinued will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital forms on June 14 via Willowtip Records. Album pre-orders will be available on April 5.
Track
Listing:
1. Existential Dread
2. Binary Paradigm
3. Irradiated Miscreation
4. Purity of Purpose
5. Ancillary Biorhythms
6. Haunted Symmetry
7. Decomposing Divinity
8. Oppositional Defiance
9. Biological Absurdity
Album Credits:
Drums/Bass Tracking: Heaven and Heller Studios
Guitars Tracking: Tom Tulotta/Coney Productions
Vocals Tracking: Mike Usifer/Aural Assault Studio
Mixed/Mastered: Lasse Lammert/LSD-Studio/lasselammert.com
Music: Malignancy
Lyrics: Danny Nelson
Cover, Disc, and Tray Artwork: Tony Cosgrove / thehorrorsection_studio
Layout: Malignant Designs
Bass duties on ...Discontinued are by Jacob Schmidt of Defeated Sanity.
Line up:
Ron Kachnic - Guitars
Mike Heller - Drums
Danny Nelson - Vocals
Alex Webber - Bass*
*Jacob Schmidt (Defeated Sanity) played sesson bass on the album.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/MalignancyOfficial
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: may 17th 2024
Genre: Deathcore
For fans of: Desolate Tomb | Osiah | Voluntary Mortification | Oceano
Hailing from Southern California, (Un)Worthy are a two piece band who summon up some of the heaviest and most uncompromising deathcore that has ever screamed out its rage at the world. Driven by their passionately held beliefs, vocalist Dennis and multi-instrumentalist Jordan have built their reputation upon releases like their 2021 debut album In The Face Of Death and 2023s monstrous EP, Where Light Divides - one of the fastest selling releases in label Rottweiler Records’ illustrious history! Now in 2024, those who thought they understood the magnitude of (Un)Worthy’s unflinching dedication and intensity, the extent of their devastating sonic fire power, are about to realise the error of their ways…
“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani - my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”- Mark 15:34
(Un)Worthy’s second album for Rottweiler Records, This Present Darkness, opens with first single, ‘Forsaken By God’ - and suffocating clouds of unnerving darkness gather like carrion crows, as the agonised words of Christ upon the cross are howled out in a desperate repeated mantra; the pressure building, the fear, the sense of disquiet constantly escalating, winding the nerves tighter and tighter before the punishing heaviness is unleashed in an all-consuming tidal wave of searing agony and despair. Blow after bone-breaking blow lands with bludgeoning force while an exotic melody winds its way through the darknesses in between. Complete with additional violent vocal exhortations from Voluntary Mortification’s Conner Luttig, ‘Forsaken By God’ flings wide the gates upon the implacable storm of brutality that is This Present Darkness. The light of salvation is hard to see as the seething sludge-ridden force of the album’s title track rains down upon you like burning magma, before the jagged leads of ‘Satan Whispers’ wound and scar. The moribund, mournful jeremiad of ‘Psalm Of Lament’ explodes into the absolute annihilation of ‘This Too Shall Pass’, featuring Holy Name guitarist Joe Holt and there is no respite as the album rampages on, no slackening in the fearsome pace or shattering heaviness…and when silence finally returns you will be left in a state of shock - stunned and brutalized. This Present Darkness sets new limits in terms of just how impactful and affecting deathcore can be.
Adorned in unsettling, monochromatic artwork - a vision of fear and solitude, a soul beset by nightmares - This Present Darkness will be released by Rottweiler Records on May 17th and nothing will stand in its way. A simply staggering collection of songs, steeped in atmosphere, built upon surging, rhythmic riffs and utterly colossal drums and shaped by a supremely caustic sound, This Present Darkness will smash through the opposition, tearing down boundaries and barricades, propelling the defiant deathcore of (Un)Worthy into the hearts and minds of advocates of absolute extremity worldwide.
Line-up:
Dennis - All Vocals
Jordan - All Instruments
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/unworthyband.ca
SAHON – „BLOOD SHALL BE PAID“
South
Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood
Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024
Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with South Korea Thrash Metal group trio SAHON, signed a worldwide distribution deal for Digital and Physical with the label.
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades.
Prepare for an onslaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
Unleashes their latest creation, "Blood Shall Be Paid."
Single "Total Aggression" https://orcd.co/brut89656s
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
72
LEGIONS – „WHAT A GOD COULD BE”
What A God Could Be is the debut full length album from 72 Legions. 10 tracks of beautiful intensity and melodic death metal. From the crushing dissonance of "What a God Could Be" to black metal blast beats of "I am the Swarm" 72 Legions is able to put their own stamp on a brutal and classic death metal genre. What a God Could Be is a brilliant example for melting several styles of death metal, thrash metal, black metal into one cohesive auditory attack.
72 Legions is:
Dan Gates - vox
Curran Murphy - guitars
Robert Quade - guitars
Colton Zeitler - drums
https://www.facebook.com/72Legions
The album is available on all major platforms and the bands Bandcamp page.
https://theabsenceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-absence?mibextid=NOb6eG
https://www.facebook.com/theabsenceofficial?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Label: Independent Release
Release date: april 5th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Arch Enemy | In Flames | Dark Tranquillity | Soilwork
“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.”– J. Robert Oppenheimer
They walk the wastelands of a world laid low by climate catastrophe, greed and humanity’s insatiable lust for power. Five bards of a dystopian near-future they carry their bandolier of songs through a broken landscape, bringing tales of hope, tragedy and dire lessons that must never be forgotten to the isolated and alone. And all of their ballads of an age forsaken, a once great civilisation brought down, begin with the same portentous words…Once Upon the End...
Hailing from Paris, the city of lights, Once Upon the End are a melodic death metal band that look beyond those fabled lights and into the hungry darkness that waits at the end of mankind’s calamitous path. Their songs are set in the last days of the world as we know it and in the shattered kingdom of nightmares that lies on the other side of our self-inflicted doom. Their impending EP, Archive 200, features a blend of new songs and past classics, completely re-worked and re-recorded with the stunning vocals of recent recruit Ezalyr. Ezalyr’s voice possesses a magnificent duality, blending towering melodic strength with a raw, impassioned, caustic rasp that rides upon the surging waves of power generated by the band’s momentous riffs. ‘We Are The Dead’ – an ode to the survivors of Once Upon the End’s conceptual apocalypse – is a perfect illustration of everything this exceptional band has to offer; beginning with a haunting melodic introduction that explodes into a ravenous swarm of guitars. Elsewhere solos spiral into the heavens while a roaming bass presence weaves an underlying layer of sonorous, unspoken words. The drums provide an unflinching intensity and unstoppable momentum throughout every subtle shift in tempo and that fierce, blazing vocal seizes your attention in an unbreakable grip. Yet for all its magnificence ‘We Are The Dead’ does not stand alone on the landscape of ruin that is Archive 200 – ‘Dying Concrete’ bears witness to the collapse of human society with a fizzing energy and majestic choruses, ‘Moon Scavengers’ boasts some of the finest riffs you will ever hear as it shifts between moods and rhythms with an effortless, accomplished poise, while ‘The Old Ones’ provides a breathtaking, multi-faceted conclusion to a truly remarkable melodic death metal collection.
It’s been eight years since Once Upon the End began the exploration of their dark, fantastical world and the journey is becoming more enthralling and exciting with every release. Their 2021 debut album, The Next Chapter, was an impressive piece of work, but with Archive 200 this French band have really thrust their standard into the torn soil of the melodic death metal battlefield and issued a daunting challenge to all. Mastered by Frédéric Gervais (Pensées Nocturnes, Glorior Belli, In The Woods etc) Archive 200 sounds crisp and clear, yet richly textured, making the most of every nuance and detail in these fine songs. On April 5th step across the threshold into a chilling vision of the future and embrace the incredible song craft, musicianship and sheer power of Once Upon the End.
Line-up:
Ezalyr - Vocals
Groly - Bass
Loerk - Guitar
Koal – Guitar
Tentrom - Drums
www.facebook.com/Onceupontheend.Metalband/
Canada's blistering, serpentine three-piece ADVERSARIAL has announced its forthcoming third album, SOLITUDE WITH THE ETERNAL. The band's first album in nearly 10 years will be out May 31 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records.
ADVERSARIAL has posted a stream of album track "Merging Within the Destroyer." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEUk0oxq35M
Pre-order Solitude with the Eternal at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/solitude-with-the-eternal
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
Tracklisting:
1. Beware the Howling Darkness on Thine Left Shoulder
2. Hatred Kiln of Vengeance
3. Witness to the Eternal Light
4. Death is an Advisor in the Woods of the Devil
5. Crushed Into the Kingdom of Darkness
6. Merging Within the Destroyer
7. Fanes at the Engur
8. Endless Maze of Blackest Dominion
Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.
The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.
Stream previous ADVERSARIAL releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
ADVERSARIAL is:
M.M. - Bass
E.K. - Drums
C.S. - Guitars/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/AdversarialOfficial
Threat originated from a jam session between the drummer Aleksandar Georgiev and the guitarist Pablo Diaz, both of them were involved in other musical projects and dedicated the jam sessions to playing covers of bands they listen to.
It wasn't long until the need to write their own music arose and they began to write the band's first songs realizing that there were still elements that need to be added. They posted an ad on a Facebook page and began looking for a bass player and a singer. To this responded Bassist Borislav Tsankov who joined the band and added his own feel to the sound of the band. Still the band had no singer, and yet we were already writing lyrics. Using his past experience, Pablo Diaz then decided to give it a go learning the lyrics and developing the sound the band was pursuing.
Several shows followed, playing their debut at a club called "The Point", and immediately being contacted by local producers and club owners for upcoming events. The band continued writing songs and playing shows, recording four songs that would be published and released individually; Madhouse, Forced to Obey, Incineration and Warped Reality.
Not long after that the band came in contact with Valentin Nikitov, an eager guitarist who wanted to not only join the ranks, but also develop the band's sound. Something that was more than welcomed by the other 3 members. This consolidated the 4 piece thrash metal machine you know today.
It wasn't long before there were enough songs for a full length production, the album "Warped Reality" written in the context of self worth, determination and other related topics. Going to a Threat show is a sure good time and a quality show that will drive your senses to levels you haven't experienced before.
In late 2023 there was a change in the lineup bringing Bassist Georgi Gerenov to the ranks. With his passion for groove, rhythm and fast riffs the band began a new era. They are THREAT, and they play Thrash!
https://www.facebook.com/ThreatThrash
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio (NOT recommended though)
Line up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski - drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
ARROGANZ stehen für sich selbst.
Die Band spielt in Sachen Musikalität, Groove und Feeling ganz oben mit und
absolvierte Tourneen, Clubshows und Festivals in ganz Europa.Mit ihrem letzten Album „Morsus“ (2020) manifestierte die Band ihr ganz eigenes musikalisches Universum.
Mit ihrem neuen Album „QUINTESSENZ“ erweitern ARROGANZ ihren musikalischen Horizont ein weiteres Mal, und schaffen es gleichzeitig ihre Essenz zu unterstreichen – sie schaffen es, ihre Old-School-Death-Metal-Wurzeln zu würdigen und fallen gleichzeitig nicht in eine eindeutige eine Kategorie.
QUINTESSENZ ist sowohl für Fans von Celtic Frost, Asphyx oder Darkthrone, als auch für Liebhaber von Napalm Death, Totenmond oder Wolfbrigade.
Poser, lasst die Finger von diesem Material! Das ist authentische Musik!
Das sind ARROGANZ – Death Doom Punks!
Die erste Single „Dungeon Soul“ ab sofort online!
Hier geht’s zum Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kx0ZT-Q38M
Die Band über den Song:
„Lasst uns mit DUNGEON SOUL, dem kürzesten Song auf QUINTESSENZ beginnen! Auf musikalischer Ebene zeigt er unsere Liebe zur Musik von Bands wie ASPHYX genauso, wie unsere Vorliebe für D-Beat-Geballer von Bands wie WOLFBRIGADE oder ähnlichen – kombiniert mit langsamen Thrash-Metal-Riffs und einem epischen Bass-Solo am Ende. Und nun ja, die Texte? Lest sie selbst, liebt sie oder verzweifelt dran! Nur eine Sache dazu: Grüße gehen an EYEHATEGOD, denn ‘I hate god, too!’. Dreht diesen Bastard so laut auf, wie ihr könnt!“
„Quintessenz“ wird am 24ten Mai 2024 via SUPREME CHAOS RECORDS erscheinen und kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://arroganz.supremechaos.com/
AORYST- "RELICS OF TIME" erscheint am 02. Mai! Das Thrash Metal Gewitter, welches sich seit geraumen im Raum Osnabrück zusammenbraut nimmt weiter Form an! Am 02. Mai wird das Debut Album von AORYST, welches den Titel "Relics Of Time" trägt, erscheinen! Enthalten sind über die Spielzeit von knapp 45 Minuten 8 einzigartige und fesselnde Songs auf der Basis von schnellem Thrash Metal mit einer kleinen Dosis Death und Classic Metal. Aufgenommen und produziert wurde das Album von Jörg Uken im Soundlodge Recordings, welcher zudem auch noch die Drums eingespielt hat. Mittlerweile wurde das Line-Up auf dieser Position durch Dominik Schlüter (Mourning Caress) komplettiert. Wer auf technisch versierten Thrash mit harschem Gesang steht, sollte Augen und Ohren offen halten.
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CULTUS
SANGUINE and
My Kingdom Music will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's first
release with the vinyl reissue of their 3 full-length albums "SHADOWS'
BLOOD", "THE SUM OF ALL FEARS" and "DUST
ONCE ALIVE".But that's not all: we will release the celebration box "THROUGH THE YEARS OF SOMBRE (XXX ANNIVERSARY)" which will include the 3 vinyl albums in special format and a live album titled "Live At Midnight Club" recorded in Milan in 2021 in digipak format as well as extra stuff (t-shirt, biography, bag, poster).
CULTUS SANGUINE have lived these 3 decades in an always original and personal way representing a cult act for many Doom, Gothic and Black Metal fans all over the world.
Now we release a true musical manifesto, a sound testimony of the history of Italian Extreme music, 3 albums, a box that will contain the 3 vinyls as in a treasure chest as well as extra musical and non-musical material, a unique work worthy of the band in question, CULTUS SANGUINE!
The LP's can be ordered at: https://t.ly/kTGf1
while the box "Through The Years Of Sombre (XXX Anniversary)" at: https://shorturl.at/dFGH0
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
CODEX MORTIS has unveiled part of this chilling narrative with the album's first single, "Capricious Disembodied Villain." Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI4nDC1Y3F8
Black Lion Records will release Tales of Woe on June 21. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://snd.click/Codexmortis
In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.
Tracklist:1. Forsaken
2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
3. Chosen
4. Trenched in Blood
5. Fire Screams and Death
6. It Dies with Me
The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir 'Smerdulak' Chebakov.
CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife.
Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.
Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.
CODEX MORTIS is:
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld
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https://www.facebook.com/CodexMortis
Tour dates are as follows:
6/1 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Green Beacon Gallery
6/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Century
6/3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
6/4 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place
6/5 - Cleveland, OH @ No Class
6/6 - Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
6/7 - Louisville, KY @ Never Say Die
6/8 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
The
band recently signed with Horror Pain Gore Death Productions for the release
of Expelled into Suffering. The EP marks a return to the band's death
metal roots and delivers a focused old-school attack drawing inspiration from
the established pillars of extreme metal while enhancing their signature edge
with a dirtier brand of the New Wave of American Death Metal.ASSIMILATOR is unafraid to push the beyond and unapologetic for striving further. The band invites you to indulge in this raw and intense experience as they pursue the dark and the heavy.
EXPELLED INTO SUFFERING is set for release on June 21. The EP will be available for pre-order on May 21 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
Tracklisting:
1) Expelled into Suffering
2) Nocturnal Forge
3) Changeling
4) I Am
Artwork for Expelled into Suffering by Karl Dahmer (Dahmer Art).
Stream ASSIMILATOR's self-titled debut album at https://assimilatormetal.bandcamp.com/album/assimilator
"Blend of Gothenberg melodeath with a dirtier breed of US thrash metal" - Decibel Magazine
Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ASSIMILATOR comes storming out of Indiana with a powerful sound and a taste for touring the underground metal scene. The band is rapidly building a name for themselves as road warriors grinding across the country in the name of the next sick show.
ASSIMILATOR is comprised of veterans from the Midwest death metal scene and, are from a different sonic ancestry from many of their contemporaries. Calling back to a time when speed and brutality went hand in hand, offering blackened riffs to the metal gods.
ASSIMILATOR has completed three tours across 14 states, played Full Terror Assault, and opened for the likes of Deicide, Obituary, and Suicide Silence to name a few. This is a band who are striving to deliver the complete package with the drive to achieve what they desire.
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
https://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
PARACRONA, born from the chance meeting of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen at Wacken Open Air in 2007, melds artistic vision with melodic intensity. Hailing from the Netherlands and Norway, these diverse talents, bonded by a love for metal music, embarked on a musical journey that redefined their artistry.
Their collaboration ignited in Oslo a few months later, intertwined Øystein's seasoned guitar expertise, honed in bands like Fortid, with Ringo's fervor for expression and songwriting finesse. The recording odyssey for "Sun God" began in the fall of 2016, resulting in a sonic exploration traversing metal styles, termed affectionately as "Titanium" or "Quantum Realism Metal."
Themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle infuse their lyrics, encapsulating real-life chapters within each track. Despite hurdles, including Ringo's battle with cancer in 2021, collaborations with professionals like Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm added finesse to their sound.
Live performances feature a talented roster, enhancing the experience. PARACRONA's album release concert at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, featuring Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, epitomized dedication to an unforgettable scene experience.
PARACRONA transcends being just a band; it's a collective embodiment of resilience, passion, and artistic innovation. Join their journey, witness their sonic tapestry, and immerse yourself in the power of their music.
Tracklist1. New Impurity
2. Carry the Cross
3. Thriller
4. Sun God
5. Mendacious
6. River of Pain
7. Therefore I Move the Time
8. Gates of Immortality
9. Reasons
Line up:
Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar - vocals
Øystein Hansen - lead guitar
Audun Melby - rhythm guitar
Laszlo Juhos - drums
Gregg Roland Schneider - bass
www.youtube.com/@PARACRONA
www.facebook.com/Paracrona
After two years dedicated to writing and recording, the band is ready to unveil their eagerly awaited new creation. This monumental offering serves as a concept album, showcasing the band's evolution as musicians and storytellers. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK delivers a sonic journey that traverses a range of emotions.
The band is celebrating their forthcoming magnum opus by sharing the captivating music video for the album's title track. Stream "Voices Beneath the Rubble" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072Tuy1AhSA
The song is also streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Black Lion Records will release Voices Beneath the Rubble on June 28. Pre-order/pre-save the album at https://orcd.co/voices-beneath-the-rubble
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Candlemass, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis, DRIFT INTO BLACK's sound is a fusion of gothic doom, traditional heavy metal, and some progressive elements, all imbued with emotional depth. With Voices Beneath the Rubble, DRIFT INTO BLACK has created their most immersive album to date.
Tracklist:1. The Horns of Despair
2. In Turmoil
3. The Great Machine
4. Voices Beneath the Rubble
5. Last Hope
6. Forever King
7. Blood Storm
8. What's Left In The Fire
9. Turning Of The Tide
10. December
Originally from Sayreville New Jersey, DRIFTED INTO BLACK started their journey into doom metal in 2018 as a one-man band masterminded by Craig Rossi (ex-Grey Skies Fallen). Bassist/guitarist Paul Laplaca and drummer Klemen Markelj joined as official members after the band's third release. With each release, DRIFT INTO BLACK continues to evolve sonically by touching on many different metal genres while still holding on to their doom roots.
DRIFT INTO BLACK is:
Craig Rossi– Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Paul LaPlaca - Bass, guitars, keyboards
Klemen Markelj - Drums
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www.facebook.com/driftintoblack
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: june 14th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore
For fans of: Darkest Hour | In Flames | Shadows Fall | Dvne
The new album from Malaysia’s Shamash has been hovering on the horizon in tantalising fashion since late 2021. Whispers and rumours of its release have circulated on social media and several songs have dropped, heightening the anticipation for the album to nigh on unbearable levels for the band’s loyal fans. Well, now the interminable wait is nearly over and the follow up to the critically acclaimed Suffering Servant EP - described by HM Magazine as ‘a beautiful, melodic progressive metal record’ – is finally upon us! Featuring ten tracks of sublime melodic metal, that masterfully blend abrasive aggression and soaring melody with an array of imaginative, inventive musical influences, Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum) is the proverbial gift that was well worth waiting for…
There are many bands on the modern metal scene that juxtapose shuddering heaviness and heart lifting melody, but few, if any, that do it in the utterly accomplished, breathtaking fashion of Shamash. From Done With Misery…’s first track, the triumphant metal anthem that is ‘Not By My Heart’, Shamash’s deft and dextrous weaving of musical elements is immediately apparent. And yet that outstanding opening barrage is just the first step on a path that is littered with sonic treasures, as Done With Misery… grows and develops with each passing minute, revealing more and more of the band’s adventurous song writing and passionate performances. The album’s title track is vibrant, infused with life and encompasses the overwhelming feeling that Shamash’s music is a bulwark against the trials and tribulations of life – that this band will walk with you through the darkness, holding your head up as the flood waters rise, stand with you, braced for impact, as each tragedy on our journey through this vale of tears hits. ‘The Missionary’ delivers full on metallic fury, with guest appearances from Pathos and Asaph of Symphony Of Heaven and Bryce Maopolski of Brotality, while single ‘Take Me As I Am’ ignites with a fantastic, driving rhythm that is instantly addictive. ‘In Memoriam’ blends power and aching melody in a manner that is simply beautiful and the dramatic concluding pairing of ‘War For Jerusalem’ and ‘The Return Of Al Masih’ bind their bludgeoning brutality in silver threads of exotic musicality and unfettered creativity. There are so many highlights on Done With Misery (Nos Pergamos In Domine Saluteum), so much to discover. This is an album of stunning scope and depth that unveils something new with each successive listen.
When Rottweiler Records release the glorious technicolour explosion of vivid, vital strength and defiance that is Done With Misery… on June 14th, complete with a vibrant, energised final mix and master, courtesy of Derek Corzine (Symphony Of Heaven, Testimony Of Apocalypse, Scarlet Oath etc) and some outstanding, evocative artwork, then every moment of the years of its creation will be justified. For those who find their way to its door, Done With Misery… will become a special album that will travel with them as the years pass. This is contemporary, melodic, aggressive metal at its very, very best.
Line-up:
Andre Chiang – Vocals/Guitar
Darren Teh – Vocals/Bass
Alexaander J. Martin – Lead Guitar
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mymetalservant
In 2022 GUTRECTOMY released their latest album "MANIFESTATION OF HUMAN SUFFERING" via Blood Blast Distribution (Believe/Nuclear Blast) and Amputated Vein Records.
The sheer intensity and musical finesse of the album established the band as a
band as a permanent fixture in the scene.
They graced prestigious European stages and entertained audiences at festivals such as Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air and Deathfeast Open Air (all in Germany) and the Nice To Eat You Festival (Czech Republic), Fall In The Brawl (UK) and the Herrie Festival (Netherlands).
Furthermore they have also played countless unforgettable gigs in clubs all over Europe, most recently with their successful "Echoes Of Brutality" headlining tour in January 2024. Gutrectomy's unstoppable energy and cross-genre virtuosity continue to cement their position a dominant force in the world of extreme music.
https://linktr.ee/gutrectomy
Since
2016, LUCIFUGE have been steadily perfecting an addicting style of blackened
speed metalpunk, all guided by the iron fist of mainman Equinox. Come 2021’s
fourth full-length Infernal Power, Equinox expanded LUCIFUGE to a
full lineup, and it paid off in spades: the band’s first album under the banner
of DYING VICTIMS capped this signature sound with power and aplomb, exuding a
new professionalism that somehow sounded dirtier than ever.However, it was 2023’s Monoliths of Wrath where LUCIFUGE further spit-shined their sound and took it in a newer but no-less-parallel direction: classic, ripping-FAST thrash of ‘80s gods Sodom, Kreator, Exodus, and of course Slayer. Thankfully, LUCIFUGE keep that sonic shift going with their sixth full-length, Hexensabbat. Ditching more its predecessor’s complex song structures, Hexensabbat heaves toward the gates of Hell with a greasy gallop that brings back a bit of the black while honoring the nether-realms of still-stuck-in-the-‘80s thrash and speed metal. True, those aforementioned gods still hold a place in LUCIFUGE’s current sound, but more so can one detect the likes of Exciter, Razor, Iron Angel, and even later ‘80s Gang Green, the Exploited, and Crumbsuckers. Put another way, if Monoliths of Wrath was spiritually akin to a Combat Records release, then Hexensabbat would definitely come out on Combat Core, so straightforward and rancorous is its all-pistons-pumping surge. Plus, more than a bit of LUCIFUGE’s old-school grit is back in full force, which makes the album’s slightly melodic-yet-malevolent riffing sound majestic – and, most importantly, not render Hexensabbat a total retro retread.
Leaner, meaner, and keeping the 1987 faith alive, LUCIFUGE command you to honor the Hexensabbat!
Line-up:
Equinox - everything
From Bremen, Germany
Artwork: Kerbcrawlerghost
Release date: 24th May2024
Release info:
Regular edition on black vinyl, with noble embossed cover sleeve, insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
Special edition on ultra clear vinyl, with noble embossed cover sleeve, insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Release date : 03 Mai 2024
Genre : True Gascon Heavy Black Metal
Origin : Gascony
Label: Antiq Label
Tracklist:
1 - La sèrp d’Isavit
2 - Sus l’arròda
3 - L’òmi xens passat
4 - Sent Empèri Gascon
5 - Passejada dolorosa
6 - A.C.A.B. (Armanhaqués Comandò Anti-Borgesòts)
7 - Caçaire d’eternitat
Duration: 44min20
MOISSON LIVIDE is a musical project from Gascony (South-west of France), blending Black, Folk, Heavy and Power Metal, created in 2022 by Darkagnan, aka Baptiste Labenne from the band Boisson Divine*.
An ideal son-in-law who took out the rubbish and said hello to the neighbours, he gradually turned to the dark side when Black Metal bands asked him to collaborate with them. His discovery of the French melodic Black Metal scene with its medieval tendencies (Véhémence, Aorlhac, Paydretz, Abduction...) ended up turning him completely inside out, so much so that his compositions naturally turned towards this style.
The result is an album called 'Sent Empèri Gascon' (Holy Gascon Empire), combining the aggression and harshness of Black Metal, the melodic quality and luminosity of Heavy/Power Metal and the folk touches of local instruments.
The long, epic tracks are never too scattered, thanks to solid structures and a cult for big choruses, despite the somewhat bizarre and contradictory musical elements (punk, military music, hunting music...).
Sung entirely in the Gascon language, the lyrics oscillate between reality and fiction, everyday life and old legends, the past and the future, the serious and the zany, with a strong rural flavour, reflecting the life and imagination of its author.
Halfway between Dissection and Rhapsody, on the road between Bas-Armagnac and Proxima Centauri, at the crossroads of medieval archaism and techno-modernist futurism, MOISSON LIVIDE is a project that condemns itself to divide listeners, in the purest Coubertin spirit, for the simple beauty of the gesture.
"What are you saying? It's useless? I know it is! But you don't fight in the hope of success! No! No, it's much more beautiful when it's pointless! » Cyrano de Bergerac.
*Boisson Divine are a Heavy/Folk Metal band from Riscle (32400), who have released three albums to date.
Pre-orders: https://antiqofficial.bandcamp.com/album/sent-emp-ri-gascon
The
Lifted Veil emerged from the shadows of Mikkeli, Finland, in 2014, forging
their path in the realm of Blackened Death metal. With a sonic arsenal that
merges the ferocity of death metal with the obscure atmospheres of black metal,
the band quickly gained recognition for their hauntingly intense sound.Formed by a collective of musicians driven by a shared passion for the darker realms of metal, The Lifted Veil embarked on a journey to explore the boundaries of sonic extremity. Their music, characterized by blistering guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals, casts a haunting veil that transports listeners to the abyss.
As the years unfolded, The Lifted Veil honed their craft through numerous live performances and studio endeavors, solidifying their presence in the Finnish metal scene. Their lyrical themes delve into the macabre, weaving tales of existential dread, cosmic horror, and the shadows that dwell within the human psyche.
The band's discography, marked by albums such as "The Wicked Shall Inherit the Earth" and "Grand Design of the Apocalypse" showcases their evolution as artists pushing the boundaries of extreme metal. The Lifted Veil's commitment to atmospheric intricacies and unrelenting brutality has garnered them a dedicated fanbase both in Finland and beyond.
In the heart of Mikkeli, The Lifted Veil continues to be a force in the blackened death metal scene, with each performance an invocation of sonic darkness that leaves an indelible mark on those who dare to journey into their realm.
The bands are available for interviews. Need a Bandcamp code for past and future releases or got any questions just email me. Physical copies can be sent to selected few as they are limited releases. Full albums are linked in the post below. Thanks for your time.
https://www.facebook.com/theliftedveilband
https://www.facebook.com/GrindtoDeathRecords
Dark Descent Records will release Anus of the World on CD, cassette and digital formats, with Me Saco un Ojo Records handling vinyl treatment and additional cassette orders.
The band is now streaming the album's opening track, "Found Dead in a Bush." Listen now at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
Pre-order Anus of the World at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-anus-of-the-world
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
https://www.mesacounojo.com/(vinyl orders)
Tracklisting:1. Found Dead in a Bush
2. Tunnel Rat
3. The Surf is Gonna Be Bitchin'
4. Drug Filled Cadaver
5. One Who Kills & One Who Loves
6. Born Again Hard
7. Engulfed in Liquid Hellfire
8. The Worm Has Turned for You
9. Spirit of the Bayonet
10. Even the Jungle Wanted Him Dead
11. Royally Fucked Forever
Artwork for Anus of the World by *Karina* (@tatchupitchu).
From the start of the sampled introduction to the sadistic battering that follows, this record is a masterclass in well-produced Death Metal that reeks of the 90s brutality while keeping things totally organic. The first minute of this album will churn you into a slime-like ichor with its pulverizing intensity and crushingly tight instrumental hooks. These are topped with gargantuan vocals that will regurgitate any bone matter from your corpse. With a real void in the underground for bands such as this, it seems many are afraid to even try and give such an unforgiving take on extremity, or MORTAL WOUND intimidate the competition. With atmospherics but nothing short of total carnage at any given moment, you will constantly be in grotesque ecstasy at this abhorrent masterpiece.
This is one of those releases where any lover of Death Metal will definitely be satisfied. Unsavory soundscapes delivered with a totally incredible production showcases some of the best songwriting chops you will hear combined with an unfathomable lust for desecration of all things, living or dead. Monstrous grooves contort with a technical proficiency that is not a pretentious show of skill as much as sonic laceration fired forth with unmistakable excellence. Not only does this harken back to some of the genre's most punishing acts, Mortal Wound show they have more than enough personality and songwriting to stand on their own feet as one of the strongest death metal bands of the current day. Hammering furiously until the end, do you think you can withstand this record? Prove it, blast it at full volume and give yourself to this morbid offering…
Stream MORTAL WOUND's 2019 EP Forms of Unreasoning Fear and the band's 2021 split with Gutless on Spotify and Apple Music.
MORTAL WOUND is:
Sam Shriver - Giutar, Vocals and Samples.
Mathias Hofmeister - Bass
Peter King - Guitar
Devlin Baldwin - Drums
www.darkdescentrecords.com
www.mesacounojo.com
https://mortalwound.bandcamp.com/album/split-with-gutless
We’re
proud to announce the May 2024 release of HÄSSLIG'S wretched
debut full-length Disfigurement. A lurid audial assault conceived by enigmatic
Spanish recluse D.B. (also mastermind of Negativa and Délirant), "APEX
PREDATOR" vomits forth thirty six minutes of atavistic,
demented and necrotic raw black metal/punk filth conjured through the eyes of
all criminals, serial killers, and of the absolute scum of this earth. A
sickening and cruelty-worshipping audial delirium inspired by iconic
punk-infused black metal bands like Bone Awl and Ildjarn, with
subtle touches of Oi! punk, hardcore and post-punk thrown
in the mix to metastasize a disorienting and trance-like defilement of
triumphant sonic squalor.The nefarious debut offering has been introduced by the black metal specialized YouTube channel Transmissions From the Dark, who’ve premiered the second track from the album, “Slaves”, which can be witnessed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ-DbXTGbqY
"Apex Predator" is slated for worldwide release on LP, cassette and digital formats via Sentient Ruin on May 3 2024, and all formats can be now pre-ordered via all our channels.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/hasslig-apex-predator
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/hasslig
Stream the album: Bandcamp | Spotify and all other streaming platforms
"Caw Entrance" marks Furze's eighth studio album and a continuation
of the signature "Furze penetration" — a relentless assault of black
metal fury intertwined with psychedelic exploration. Woe J. Reaper, the
band's mastermind, delivers his trademark shrieking vocals, weaving blasphemous
poetry into a tapestry of sonic chaos."Caw Entrance" demands an immersive listening experience. Woe J. Reaper himself recommends diving into the album with a good pair of headphones, emphasising the intricate details woven into the left and right channels.
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/2000s 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
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CLEARxCUT reveal third single "PUTREFACTION" from new album "AGE OF GRIEF" .Putrefaction is the 3rd and final pre-album single from the band’s forthcoming new album Age of Grief, which is set to be released on April 26th!
CLEARxCUT is out there to spread the message of total liberation. (Former) Members of HEAVEN SHALL BURN, IMPLORE, and KING APATHY/THRÄNENKIND started this collective, because they are dedicated to the vegan straight edge (XVX) and want to confront listeners with inconvenient thruths and todays harsh reality. The German band addresses their songs and convictions to all people who are prepared to stand up for a better, fairer future - but especially to all anarchists, anti-fascists, feminists, primitivists and indigenous peoples of the world. Or to put it brief: to all defenders of our earth. The stylistic choice of means falls on metallic hardcore, which is rooted in a strong DIY ethic.
Having released their first two albums “For The Wild At Heart Kept In Cages” (2019) and “Songs of Desire Armed” (2022) for Catalyst X Records (Gather, Nueva Ethica, Abnegation, Birthright, Maroon, Point Of No Return, Forward To Eden), “Age Of Grief” now marks CLEARxCUTs debut for LIFEFORCE RECORDS. Started in the mid-1990ies as label with mainly vegan and straight edge bands, the German Label has an impressive history with XVX bands such as ARKANGEL, DAY OF SUFFERING, RANCOR, UNCONQUERED, UNBORN, FAULT, or DEADLOCK and THRÄNENKIND/ KING APATHY. Being a collective that is outspoken in its message and keeps the vegan straight edge banner high, CLEARxCUT continue this tradition.
Also besides having switched their label, “Age Of Grief” marks a fresh start
for CLEARxCUT. After a big shift in their ranks, before the global pandemic
hit, the band moved from two (female) vocalists to one (male) frontman, Gabriel
Dubko (former IMPLORE vocalist). This is accompanyed by a change of sound. On
their third full lenght album, the German band is diving into the realms of
metallic hardcore, leaving behind their early hardcore punk influences. Noone
should be surprised by this move, as CLEARxCUT was conceived as a collective
where members, names, or styles wouldn’t matter, but one and only the final
goal of spreading a positive message in defense of animal rights and sober
living. “Age Of Grief”, in this respect, is extremely consistent.Tracklist :
The Seventh Seal 4:22
Burial Shroud 3:22
Against Leviathan 3:37
Unwritten 4:50
Collecting Scars 2:46
Privilege 2:16
Putrefaction 4:08
Ghosts of the Past 2:40
The Eternal Demise 2:08
https://clearxcutlfr.bandcamp.com/album/age-of-grief
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The new album from Canadian tech-death crew PROTOSEQUENCE is now streaming in its entirety. BESTIARY comes out Friday April 5 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Get an early taste of this seven-track auditory expedition through the complex realms of technical death metal courtesy of Heavy Blog is Heavy.
Stream Bestiary now at:
The band's relentless pursuit of tech death excellence is evident in each track, with precision and dexterity that defy the constraints of traditional metal. From the mind-bending complexity of the instrumentation to the intricate interplay of melody and aggression, Bestiary stands as a testament to their mastery of the craft.
Order Bestiary at:
https://laceratedenemy.bigcartel.com/artist/protosequence
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Hear more PROTOSEQUENCE on Spotify and Apple Music.
Bestiary track
listing1. Sam
2. Baroness, Pt.1: A Falling Knife
3. Baroness, Pt.2: The Handles We Reach For
4. Imlerith
5. The Caveat
6. Neither Fair Nor Equal
7. Twelve Ropes
PROTOSEQUENCE is:
Josh Hahn - Vocals
Dylan Parker - Guitar/ Vocals
Jacob Teeple - Bass
Logan Vars - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
www.facebook.com/protosequence
BA’AL – “SOFT EYES”
Label: Ripcord RecordsRelease date: may 3rd 2024
Genre: Blackened Post Metal
For fans of: Conjurer | Oathbreaker | Inter Arma | The Ocean
I surrender control and let my grip relax, my focus drift…and the darkness that hangs behind you, that surrounds your haunted face like a fractured halo, swims forward in my awareness. I see the movement in the overlapping shadows, the devils of memory that dance about you and plague you with whispered cruelties and lullabies of doubt. I see the margin walkers that carry your burdens like pilgrims on dusty, night time roads. I see the outliers who guard your dreams in the frayed places on the very edge of remembrance. I see what has shaped you and broken you, what has painted you in the colours of old blood and pain, when I gaze upon you with softer eyes...
Soft Eyes is a tome of stories, a path between shadows, the moment the sun slips below the horizon encapsulated in sound …it is the long awaited return of Ba’al. Nearly four years on from the release of their beautiful, gruelling debut album, Ellipsism, Sheffield’s darkest sons are ready to unveil their most powerful, emotive and inspiring work to date. Comprising of three gargantuan tracks that carry the listener through doors of perception, over seas of emotion to storm-ravaged, distant shores of revelation - Soft Eyes is an EP that can leave you changed by its visitation. The music exists in the twilight realms between definitions, where doom and sludge meet beneath the cold moon of ambient and noise, where gothic touches brush lightly against the skin of blackened post metal. Pulsing rhythms and fragile cascades of introspective melody collide with riffs like towering black stone monoliths and impassioned, agony-infused vocals howl like storms arising from the bleakest corners of the earth. All encompassing melancholy, scarring grief and a hollowing sense of loss swirl in a seemingly inescapable vortex of sound, yet, almost invisible, a pale grey light of hope flickers at the edge of the darkness… The breadth, depth and fierce intensity of Ba’al’s sound is breathtaking and Soft Eyes represents the perfect distillation of everything they have to offer. It is a sacrifice, an offering and between the raging walls of chaos, a silent assurance of understanding.
Recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton (Conjurer, Dawn Walker, Mountain Caller, Ithaca etc) at No Studio in Manchester and mastered by the in demand Brad Boatright (Kylesa, Vastum, Obituary, Night Demon etc) at Audiosiege, Soft Eyes sounds simply incredible; overwhelming, richly textured, crushingly heavy and wonderfully dynamic. The EP will hit the streets on May 3rd through Ba’al’s new label, Ripcord Records and the impact will be seismic. With Soft Eyes Ba’al have created a game changing record that will capture the hearts of all who wander into its dark embrace.
Line-up:
Joe Stamps - Vocals
Richard Spencer - Bass
Nick Gosling - Guitar
Chris Mole - Guitar
Luke Rutter - Drums
https://ripcordrecords.limitedrun.com
www.facebook.com/baalbanduk
On May 3rd, New York's IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release a new version of 2018's "VILE LUXURY" - remixed & remastered by longtime contributor Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts). Upon its initial release, the album set a new standard for the possibilities of extreme music; now, the trio returns with a fresh approach to this seminal record—often considered Imperial Triumphant at their most accessible—allowing stygian dimensions and monolithic intents to seep through.
Stream the new single here: https://ImperialTriumphant.lnk.to/VileLuxury-Redux1924Ne
Watch the visualizer video here: https://youtu.be/91fJUmRy3EQ
Zachary Ezrin (vocals, guitar) comments: "Cosmopolis, great melting pot. New York, the city of molten grandeur. Everything gold and grey, ash and emerald, eventually joins the giant crucible. All is sacrificed in the name of convenience. Wait in line and your turn will come. Welcome to the Cosmopolis."
Steve Blanco (bass, keyboards) adds: "In the symphony of steel and shadows, echoes of a silent voice transcend the Art Deco facade, revealing the intricate dance of evil, chaos, and order in the Cosmopolis."
Since 2018, Imperial Triumphant has taken their signature sound, equally rooted in eclectic black metal, the most claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and the concept of urban cityscapes as canyons of horror, and cemented their status with tours alongside the likes of Behemoth, Zeal & Ardor, and Voivod.
https://www.facebook.com/imperialtriumphant
Death metal phenomenon SKULLDOZER presents the live video
for the track "KINGDOM OSSUARIUM", taken from
the band's album "NON STOP RUTHLESS CRUSHING" due for
re-release on May 3rd, 2024 via Wormholedeath.Shot during the chaos of the "Hell Awaits New Orleans Extreme Metal Fest" at Siberia on July 8th, 2023, this montage captures Skulldozer's live energy in all its glory. With Gene Broome from Spade Images behind the camera, expect nothing less than visual perfection.
Describing Skulldozer's sound as "Crushing Death Metal," the band's sonic identity is a mix of traditional death metal aesthetics and modern melodic sludge. Drawing inspiration from the titans of the genre, Skulldozer's music resonates with a primal intensity that leaves an indelible mark on the listener's psyche.
For fans of extreme metal, Skulldozer represents a beacon of unadulterated sonic brutality. Fans of Morbid Angel, Crowbar, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Belphegor, and Frozen Soul are set to embrace the relentless fury of Skulldozer's auditory assault.
www.youtube.com/@deathbyskulldozer
www.facebook.com/xSKULLDOZERx
American theatrical symphonic extreme metal band SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has unveiled their latest single in the form of a hauntingly mesmerizing music video for the song "CULT OF THE DEAD SON."
Watch the official music video for “Cult Of The Dead Son” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stwi2ahRa8A
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has also joined forces with Sick Drummer Magazine for a play-through video of the album's first single, "Irreverence of the Cross." Watch drummer Brandin Henize shred through the track at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uj61JA04M
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Stream previous SUMMONER'S CIRCLE releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklist1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus – Drums
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
Release
date:
may 3rd, 2024With 12 years of mayhem under their belt, ANCST returns to the basics on their 4th album “CULTURE OF BRUTALITY”. While their last effort “Zorn” took them into trve black metal territory, “culture of brutality” strips that away and sucker punches you right in the throat with its very own brand of grindcore and death metal infused metallic HC, with pieces of crust, scramz and sludge thrown into the mix. 20 songs, delivered in under 34 minutes about gentrification, wage slavery & capitalism, sexism, mental health and the issues of modern western society. if its rage that you wanted, “culture of brutality” will deliver.
ANCST on tour:
01.03. - Peter Weiss Haus, Rostock, Germany
23.03. - AJZ, Erfurt, Germany
13.04. - Kombi, Nünchritz, Germany
26.04. - Rosenkeller, Jena, Germany
27.04. - Emil, Zittau, Germany
04.05. - Neue Zukunft, Berlin, Germany
08.05. - Goldgrube, Kassel, Germany
09.05. - Zeckentempel, Leipzig, Germany
10.05. - Immerhin, Würzburg, Germany
11.05. - AK40, Suhl, Germany
14.05. - EKH, Wien, Austria
15.05. - Dopamin, Budapest, Hungary
16.05. - AKC Attack, Zagreb, Croatia
17.05. - Astro Club, Fontanafredda, Italy
18.05. - Live Stage, Innsbruck, Austria
19.05. - Rössli Bar, Bern, Switzerland
21.05. - Ebrietas, Zürich, Switzerland
22.05. - Juha West, Stuttgart, Germany
23.05. - P8, Karlsruhe, Germany
24.05. - Halle am Rhein, Köln, Germany
25.05. - B58, Braunschweig, Germany
https://www.facebook.com/angstnoise/
Yonkers (NY) - Brutal Tech-Death stalwarts MALIGNANCY are set to unleash ...DISCONTINUED, their first full-length album in five years!
Toilet ov Hell has premiered the album's first single, "Purity of Purpose," which will be available April 5 on all digital platforms. Click below to stream "Purity of Purpose" now!
"Malignancy's new album, ...Discontinued, is a post-apocalyptic auditory assault on the listener from beginning to end. ...Discontinued captures all the ingredients of what makes a great extreme metal album. It's Thrashy, Grindy, Techy, and Brutal, all in one! Mixed and mastered by one of the best, Lasse Lammert (Abigail Williams, Raven, Alestorm, Acranius, among others), this is one for the books!"- Malignancy
...Discontinued will be released on CD, vinyl, and digital forms on June 14 via Willowtip Records. Album pre-orders will be available on April 5.
Track
Listing:1. Existential Dread
2. Binary Paradigm
3. Irradiated Miscreation
4. Purity of Purpose
5. Ancillary Biorhythms
6. Haunted Symmetry
7. Decomposing Divinity
8. Oppositional Defiance
9. Biological Absurdity
Album Credits:
Drums/Bass Tracking: Heaven and Heller Studios
Guitars Tracking: Tom Tulotta/Coney Productions
Vocals Tracking: Mike Usifer/Aural Assault Studio
Mixed/Mastered: Lasse Lammert/LSD-Studio/lasselammert.com
Music: Malignancy
Lyrics: Danny Nelson
Cover, Disc, and Tray Artwork: Tony Cosgrove / thehorrorsection_studio
Layout: Malignant Designs
Bass duties on ...Discontinued are by Jacob Schmidt of Defeated Sanity.
Line up:
Ron Kachnic - Guitars
Mike Heller - Drums
Danny Nelson - Vocals
Alex Webber - Bass*
*Jacob Schmidt (Defeated Sanity) played sesson bass on the album.
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/MalignancyOfficial
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: may 17th 2024
Genre: Deathcore
For fans of: Desolate Tomb | Osiah | Voluntary Mortification | Oceano
Hailing from Southern California, (Un)Worthy are a two piece band who summon up some of the heaviest and most uncompromising deathcore that has ever screamed out its rage at the world. Driven by their passionately held beliefs, vocalist Dennis and multi-instrumentalist Jordan have built their reputation upon releases like their 2021 debut album In The Face Of Death and 2023s monstrous EP, Where Light Divides - one of the fastest selling releases in label Rottweiler Records’ illustrious history! Now in 2024, those who thought they understood the magnitude of (Un)Worthy’s unflinching dedication and intensity, the extent of their devastating sonic fire power, are about to realise the error of their ways…
“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani - my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”- Mark 15:34
(Un)Worthy’s second album for Rottweiler Records, This Present Darkness, opens with first single, ‘Forsaken By God’ - and suffocating clouds of unnerving darkness gather like carrion crows, as the agonised words of Christ upon the cross are howled out in a desperate repeated mantra; the pressure building, the fear, the sense of disquiet constantly escalating, winding the nerves tighter and tighter before the punishing heaviness is unleashed in an all-consuming tidal wave of searing agony and despair. Blow after bone-breaking blow lands with bludgeoning force while an exotic melody winds its way through the darknesses in between. Complete with additional violent vocal exhortations from Voluntary Mortification’s Conner Luttig, ‘Forsaken By God’ flings wide the gates upon the implacable storm of brutality that is This Present Darkness. The light of salvation is hard to see as the seething sludge-ridden force of the album’s title track rains down upon you like burning magma, before the jagged leads of ‘Satan Whispers’ wound and scar. The moribund, mournful jeremiad of ‘Psalm Of Lament’ explodes into the absolute annihilation of ‘This Too Shall Pass’, featuring Holy Name guitarist Joe Holt and there is no respite as the album rampages on, no slackening in the fearsome pace or shattering heaviness…and when silence finally returns you will be left in a state of shock - stunned and brutalized. This Present Darkness sets new limits in terms of just how impactful and affecting deathcore can be.
Adorned in unsettling, monochromatic artwork - a vision of fear and solitude, a soul beset by nightmares - This Present Darkness will be released by Rottweiler Records on May 17th and nothing will stand in its way. A simply staggering collection of songs, steeped in atmosphere, built upon surging, rhythmic riffs and utterly colossal drums and shaped by a supremely caustic sound, This Present Darkness will smash through the opposition, tearing down boundaries and barricades, propelling the defiant deathcore of (Un)Worthy into the hearts and minds of advocates of absolute extremity worldwide.
Line-up:
Dennis - All Vocals
Jordan - All Instruments
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/unworthyband.ca
SAHON – „BLOOD SHALL BE PAID“
South
Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood
Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with South Korea Thrash Metal group trio SAHON, signed a worldwide distribution deal for Digital and Physical with the label.
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades.
Prepare for an onslaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
Unleashes their latest creation, "Blood Shall Be Paid."
Single "Total Aggression" https://orcd.co/brut89656s
https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official
72
LEGIONS – „WHAT A GOD COULD BE”What A God Could Be is the debut full length album from 72 Legions. 10 tracks of beautiful intensity and melodic death metal. From the crushing dissonance of "What a God Could Be" to black metal blast beats of "I am the Swarm" 72 Legions is able to put their own stamp on a brutal and classic death metal genre. What a God Could Be is a brilliant example for melting several styles of death metal, thrash metal, black metal into one cohesive auditory attack.
72 Legions is:
Dan Gates - vox
Curran Murphy - guitars
Robert Quade - guitars
Colton Zeitler - drums
https://www.facebook.com/72Legions
The album is available on all major platforms and the bands Bandcamp page.
https://theabsenceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-absence?mibextid=NOb6eG
https://www.facebook.com/theabsenceofficial?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: april 5th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Arch Enemy | In Flames | Dark Tranquillity | Soilwork
“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.”– J. Robert Oppenheimer
They walk the wastelands of a world laid low by climate catastrophe, greed and humanity’s insatiable lust for power. Five bards of a dystopian near-future they carry their bandolier of songs through a broken landscape, bringing tales of hope, tragedy and dire lessons that must never be forgotten to the isolated and alone. And all of their ballads of an age forsaken, a once great civilisation brought down, begin with the same portentous words…Once Upon the End...
Hailing from Paris, the city of lights, Once Upon the End are a melodic death metal band that look beyond those fabled lights and into the hungry darkness that waits at the end of mankind’s calamitous path. Their songs are set in the last days of the world as we know it and in the shattered kingdom of nightmares that lies on the other side of our self-inflicted doom. Their impending EP, Archive 200, features a blend of new songs and past classics, completely re-worked and re-recorded with the stunning vocals of recent recruit Ezalyr. Ezalyr’s voice possesses a magnificent duality, blending towering melodic strength with a raw, impassioned, caustic rasp that rides upon the surging waves of power generated by the band’s momentous riffs. ‘We Are The Dead’ – an ode to the survivors of Once Upon the End’s conceptual apocalypse – is a perfect illustration of everything this exceptional band has to offer; beginning with a haunting melodic introduction that explodes into a ravenous swarm of guitars. Elsewhere solos spiral into the heavens while a roaming bass presence weaves an underlying layer of sonorous, unspoken words. The drums provide an unflinching intensity and unstoppable momentum throughout every subtle shift in tempo and that fierce, blazing vocal seizes your attention in an unbreakable grip. Yet for all its magnificence ‘We Are The Dead’ does not stand alone on the landscape of ruin that is Archive 200 – ‘Dying Concrete’ bears witness to the collapse of human society with a fizzing energy and majestic choruses, ‘Moon Scavengers’ boasts some of the finest riffs you will ever hear as it shifts between moods and rhythms with an effortless, accomplished poise, while ‘The Old Ones’ provides a breathtaking, multi-faceted conclusion to a truly remarkable melodic death metal collection.
It’s been eight years since Once Upon the End began the exploration of their dark, fantastical world and the journey is becoming more enthralling and exciting with every release. Their 2021 debut album, The Next Chapter, was an impressive piece of work, but with Archive 200 this French band have really thrust their standard into the torn soil of the melodic death metal battlefield and issued a daunting challenge to all. Mastered by Frédéric Gervais (Pensées Nocturnes, Glorior Belli, In The Woods etc) Archive 200 sounds crisp and clear, yet richly textured, making the most of every nuance and detail in these fine songs. On April 5th step across the threshold into a chilling vision of the future and embrace the incredible song craft, musicianship and sheer power of Once Upon the End.
Line-up:
Ezalyr - Vocals
Groly - Bass
Loerk - Guitar
Koal – Guitar
Tentrom - Drums
www.facebook.com/Onceupontheend.Metalband/
Canada's blistering, serpentine three-piece ADVERSARIAL has announced its forthcoming third album, SOLITUDE WITH THE ETERNAL. The band's first album in nearly 10 years will be out May 31 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records.
ADVERSARIAL has posted a stream of album track "Merging Within the Destroyer." Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEUk0oxq35M
Pre-order Solitude with the Eternal at:
https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/solitude-with-the-eternal
https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop/
Tracklisting:1. Beware the Howling Darkness on Thine Left Shoulder
2. Hatred Kiln of Vengeance
3. Witness to the Eternal Light
4. Death is an Advisor in the Woods of the Devil
5. Crushed Into the Kingdom of Darkness
6. Merging Within the Destroyer
7. Fanes at the Engur
8. Endless Maze of Blackest Dominion
Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.
Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.
The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.
Stream previous ADVERSARIAL releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
ADVERSARIAL is:
M.M. - Bass
E.K. - Drums
C.S. - Guitars/Vocals
www.darkdescentrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/AdversarialOfficial
Threat originated from a jam session between the drummer Aleksandar Georgiev and the guitarist Pablo Diaz, both of them were involved in other musical projects and dedicated the jam sessions to playing covers of bands they listen to.
It wasn't long until the need to write their own music arose and they began to write the band's first songs realizing that there were still elements that need to be added. They posted an ad on a Facebook page and began looking for a bass player and a singer. To this responded Bassist Borislav Tsankov who joined the band and added his own feel to the sound of the band. Still the band had no singer, and yet we were already writing lyrics. Using his past experience, Pablo Diaz then decided to give it a go learning the lyrics and developing the sound the band was pursuing.
Several shows followed, playing their debut at a club called "The Point", and immediately being contacted by local producers and club owners for upcoming events. The band continued writing songs and playing shows, recording four songs that would be published and released individually; Madhouse, Forced to Obey, Incineration and Warped Reality.
Not long after that the band came in contact with Valentin Nikitov, an eager guitarist who wanted to not only join the ranks, but also develop the band's sound. Something that was more than welcomed by the other 3 members. This consolidated the 4 piece thrash metal machine you know today.
It wasn't long before there were enough songs for a full length production, the album "Warped Reality" written in the context of self worth, determination and other related topics. Going to a Threat show is a sure good time and a quality show that will drive your senses to levels you haven't experienced before.
In late 2023 there was a change in the lineup bringing Bassist Georgi Gerenov to the ranks. With his passion for groove, rhythm and fast riffs the band began a new era. They are THREAT, and they play Thrash!
https://www.facebook.com/ThreatThrash
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio (NOT recommended though)
Line up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski - drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
NEWS 29.3 2024
NECHT und die Enthüllungen aus den
"Enkari-B’ahn"-Schriften: Black Metal wird von Kriegern geschrieben!
Es ist unleugbar: Wir Menschen sind und waren von jeher getrieben von unserer eigenen Vorstellungskraft. Der eine stolpert in seiner Kindheit über ein altes Buch und bestreitet ab da sein Leben im Glauben an die Auferstehung eines auf grausame Weise Verblichenen, es entsteht White Metal als Bewegung. Der andere, genervt von den Lehren des Ersten, findet Zuflucht in deren Umkehr und trägt zum Fortbestand des Black Metal bei.
Ein Dritter folgt dem verrückten Araber mit dem Necronomicon unterm Arm in die Berge des Wahnsinns, von wo aus er über den Herrn der Ringe lacht, der in seinem Audi Blind Guardian hört und Tolkien singt. Ja, wir Menschen – und ganz besonders wir Leseratten, Moviebuffs und Metalheads – sind schon ein kauziges, aber irgendwie auch geniales Völkchen.
Am schönsten wird unser Hobby jedoch immer dann, wenn inmitten einer der vielen
kreativen Todesspiralen aus Aufgüssen und Franchise-Verlängerungen jemand
einfach mal auf “Pause” drückt, um sich die Zeit für einen neuen Mythos zu
nehmen. Und genau das geschah, als Ende 2022 drei kanadische Mucker begannen, sich
aus der in ihrer post-pandemischen Selbstzerfleischung immer wahnsinniger
werdenden Welt zurückzuziehen…
…und die nun vierköpfig als NECHT, genauer als Zenith Maharg und dessen Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh, wieder hervortreten, im Gepäck die bald erscheinende Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR”.
Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was seitdem im Verborgenen geschah, gibt uns das befremdliche Quartett selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals einen Sermon aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” im Rahmen einer visuellen Offenbarung auf – “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me”:
Link zur visuellen Offenbarung auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/gB98By7Tavo
Zenith Maharg fasst die Geschichte des Sermons “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” für uns zusammen: “Im Kult hatte man keine Angst vor dem Tod. Vielmehr fürchtete man, zu den Gescheiterten zu gehören – zu den Kriegern, die so gebrochen waren, dass sie nicht mehr für B'ahn kämpfen konnten. Schwerverletzte Kultisten waren daher immer an vorderster Front im Kampf zu finden und strebten nach einem heiligen Ende. Dieser Sermon erzählt von einem alternden Kultisten, der sich an seine vielen Verletzungen erinnert, während er sich auf die dritte Belagerung von Ishpan vorbereitet.”
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Spotify-Playlist oder folge der Künstlerseite direkt: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wb4y2UcuDY48xH8ftksFu
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor oder digital hier für später vormerken: https://show.co/acYyzxf.
Erfahre mehr über den Tempel der NECHT:
https://www.youtube.com/@NechtBlackMetal
https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
https://www.facebook.com/people/Necht/61550493020359/
PAINFUL – „NEFARIOUS MONARCHY“
Noch
dieses Frühjahr soll es erscheinen, das neue Album der Black-/Death-Metaller
PAINFUL, die 2024 ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiern. Um den Fans die Wartezeit
bis zu “Nefarious Monarchy” am 25. Mai noch etwas zu verkürzen, gibt
es jetzt vorab eine weitere Albumsingle – diesmal zusammen mit einem
Lyric-Video. Bekamen wir bei der ersten Single “Liberty (Dies)” mit dem
schnellsten Song des Albums einen Rückgriff auf die Wurzeln der Band zu hören,
präsentieren sich PAINFUL nun erneut schwarzmetallisch, wenn auch in einer eher
getragenen, opulenteren Façon: “Remaining Shadows” ist eine wuchtige
Mid-Tempo-Walze, die zuweilen an eines der großen frühen Vorbilder PAINFULS –
SATYRICON – erinnert.
Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial.
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful.
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
NOCTUM
INFERNUM FESTIVAL
9.+10. August 2024 „TV Club“ Leipzig
Andabata / Death Metal
Lunatic Man´s Dream / Thrash Metal
Totenlegion / Melodic Black Metal
July 15th / Melodic Groove Death Metal
LXO / Post Prog. Metal
Decreate / Modern Death Metal
Indeatherence / Melodic Death Metal
Oath of a Traitor / Death Metal
Psycrotted / Death - Thrash Metal
Mind Carnage / Death Metal
..... ( Headliner Fr.)
..... ( Headliner Sa)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1332501230769922
Norwegian gothic metal pioneers TRAIL OF TEARS are back after more than a decade of silence. Their triumphant return kicks off with the title track, "WINDS OF DISDAIN," from their upcoming EP of the same name, set for release on 24 May 2024 via The Circle Music.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMyuCZI_L8
Grab the single via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/wod2024
The single "Winds of Disdain" is a powerful and emotional exploration
of the frustrations and negativity that have gripped the world in recent years.
The song channels the darkness of the pandemic and the bleak outlook of today's
society, all delivered with Trail of Tears' signature dark gothic metal
sound.
The song features the haunting vocals of Ailyn Giménez García, formerly of symphonic metal band Sirenia. Alongside García's soaring voice, founding member Ronny Thorsen delivers his distinct growls. The rest of the band features a solid foundation with Runar Hansen on guitars, Nicolay Jørni Johnsen on guitars and programming, and Endre Moe on bass. This lineup promises to deliver Trail of Tears' signature brand of gothic metal with a fresh and dynamic sound.
"Winds of Disdain" marks the band's first release in over 10 years and signifies a new chapter for Trail of Tears. They have signed a multifaceted deal with The Circle Music, which will see the release of the "Winds of Disdain" EP, a full-length album, and vinyl reissues of all seven of their previous albums, starting with their iconic 1998 debut "Disclosure in Red."
“We are finally ready to share the results of our work since first announcing our return back in 2020,” says Ronny Thorsen, Trail of Tears founder and vocalist. “We're excited to share our first new single and lyric video with you - and hopefully seeing you out there in concert, soon!”
Formed in 1997, Norwegian gothic metallers Trail of Tears quickly gained acclaim with their debut album "Disclosure in Red" and relentless touring alongside bands like Tristania and Cradle of Filth. Over the next decade, they released a string of successful albums, each showcasing their blend of dark melodies, soaring vocals, and heavy riffs. The band also saw lineup changes, with founding member Ronny Thorsen remaining a constant.
Despite critical and commercial success, Trail of Tears went on hiatus in 2013. However, 2020 saw a resurgence for the band. Thorsen spearheaded a reformation, bringing together both original members and long-time collaborators, completed by Ailyn Giménez García (Sirenia).
Pre-order “Winds of Disdain”: https://bit.ly/TrailofTearsWindsofDisdain
Tracklist:
1. Winds of Disdain
2. Take These Tears
3. No Colours Left
4. Blood Red Halo
Trail of Tears on “Winds of Disdain”:
Ronny Thorsen - vocals
Ailyn Giménez García - vocals
Runar Hansen - guitars
Nicolay Jørni Johnsen - guitars and programming
Endre Moe - bass
“Winds of Disdain” artwork by Gogo Melone
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/trailoftearsofficial
Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS has released "CELESTIAL DARKNESS," the second single from forthcoming album, THE DARK HORIZON. Stream it at the following locations:
https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/track/celestial-darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlaXS5T6poY
VERITERAS is set to release its sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city PNW U.S. Tour!"
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
Track Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Montreal
(QC) - Hessian Firm is proud to announce the May 17 release of Scathed
Gaping Misery, a compilation of the only two EPs ever released from defunct
Canadian Black Metal duo TRAILS OF ANGUISH. The compilation
consists of all tracks from 2001's Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's
Grievance and 2003's Scarred Memento.
FFO: Dawn, Dissection, Immortal, At the Gates, Satryicon
Scathed Gaping Misery is streaming in its entirety at: https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
The official video for album track "Spectral Life Scars" is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99VJ0NeHM9A
While many black metal bands appear and disappear without ever recording a full length. Few ever come close to the quality offered by Trails of Anguish. Unrepentantly emotional and honest, but balanced by sheer aggression and belligerence against the world. Hessian Firm is extremely proud to share the entirety of this band's output on Scathed Gaping Misery. Trails of Anguish is a unique band that definitely deserves a listen.
Pre-order:
https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/trails-of-anguish-scathed-gaping-misery-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Beyond Charismatic Sickness
2. The Scythe Of Engrieved Melancholia
3. Laments of Martyrised Innocence
4. Reaping Life's Frailty
5. ...And Desolated Trails Of Anguish
6. Useless (The Final Soliloquy)
7. Haunting
8. Spectral Life Scars
9. Scathed, Gaping Misery
10. Rebirth
Album Art by Dischord
Line-Up:
Dischord: Guitars, Bass
Scythrawl: Drums, Vocals
Bio:
Formed in Quebec in 2000 by Dishcord and Scythrawl (Ether, Unquintessence) after the dissolution of their previous project, Through Sombre Sorrowfield, Trails of Anguish were an aggressive yet melodic black metal band that sought to express their emotions in the most cathartic way possible.
In 2001 the band released their first EP, Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance, before reissuing it in 2002 through Grind It! Records with the bonus song "Beyond Charismatic Sickness." During this period, Trails of Anguish were known across Quebec for their violent live shows and unique brand of brutal black metal.
In 2003 the band pressed 100 CDs for Scarred Memento,
with 50 sent out to various labels and 50 given out at shows to fans. While the future was looking bright for Trails of Anguish, the explosive energy that permeated throughout their live shows and studio sessions had fizzled out, so the band unceremoniously faded away. Twenty-one years later, the emotions of anger, misery, shame and reclusion have all been compiled under the name Scathed Gaping Misery.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
https://linktr.ee/trailsofanguish
"This song really challenged us with it's content, but the theme deserves to be brought to light. Musically we are super pleased with the results!", comments the singer Ville Herranen.
The song has been developed in collaboration with producer Juho Koskinen (Fried Music), who was also responsible for the song's mixing and mastering. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
Listen to the single "DEATH DO US PART" on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-ddup
Inborn Tendency is a Finnish death metal band hailing from the Savonian region, established in 2017 following the conclusion of its members' prior musical endeavors. Over recent years, the band has consistently released new material. However, their collaboration with producer Juho Koskinen on "Heritage" in the previous year marked a significant turning point, propelling them towards a broader audience and larger concert venues. The band strives to create high-quality, thought-provoking metal music distinguished by their unique sound.
Inborn Tendency is
Hugo Tiitinen, drums
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits
Mixing and mastering: Juho Koskinen
Artwork: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Alkhemia will captivate fans of Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar, merging heavy blast beats with infuriated, melodic, and harrowing guitar riffs.
Alkhemia is a French Black Metal entity crafted in Lille by James Spar, enriched with the prowess of "Le Prince" (En Finir) - Guitars, A.S.A (Azziard, Redsphere, ex The Negation...) - Bass, Marbas (Malcuidant, Nirnaeth, Lord Ketil...) - Guitars and Alex Josien - Drums.
The band's inaugural album “ABRAXAS”, recorded at the renowned Nebiros Studio and mastered at Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois,that will be released in March 2023 on Malpermesita Records, echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. “ABRAXAS”' addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
"You will be a snowflake that falls nowhere" . With these words, FALISTRA, Ada and Onanet, pay homage to the memory of a friend, Ida G., a free spirit who remains imprinted in their souls.
The video of the song "NEL CERULEO ABBRACCIO DEL CIELO (A IDA
G.)" wants to make that memory unique by ensuring that the
moments lived are always alive and magical.
It is available at https://youtu.be/SDCo_tC8f0Y
The song is taken from "DI LIMPIDE TEMPESTE", FALISTRA's first album released a few months ago on My Kingdom Music and still available at https://album.link/FALISTRA
FALISTRA's music is intimate and introspective, graced by heartfelt moody soundscapes, delicate flute melodies and female vocals and conceived as an artistic path through suffering and melancholy towards light and healing.
A mandatory listening for you who love the Art of Sopor Aeternus, Ataraxia, Monteverdi, Mortiis, Loreena McKennitt.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/falistra23
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/03/27/full-album-stream-suffer-grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete/
FFO: Carcass, Asphyx,
Undeath, Immolation, and Exhumed
Suffer will release Grand Canvas of the Aesthete on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on March 29 via Wise Blood Records.
Back in 1989, Suffer formed at the dawn of death metal’s Midwestern rise. Teenagers at the time, they were one of the first extreme metal bands in South Dakota. In December, they closed 2023 with their first new music in eight years. Mere months later, they chase their Gristle, Bruised Spots & Trimmed Fat EP with a brutal and brilliant comeback record, Grand Canvas of the Aesthete.
“This new material is absolute proof that you don't have to “age out” of Death Metal,” comments vocalist/guitarist C.R. Petit. “Suffer was formed in 1989, and 2024 will mark 35 years for us. There is no doubt that this album is the absolute best material we have done together.”
“This is the first Suffer material that was not written by hashing things out in a rehearsal room as a group,” Petit adds. “There was far more scrutiny in riff, structure and transition as well as lyrics and production. We didn't settle for what was close. We all wanted this to surpass everything we have done in the past.”
Suffer’s collision of elevated gore and old school brutality will appeal to fans of Carcass, Asphyx, Exhumed, and Undeath. C.R. Petit and bassist Jason Ellsworth are also both members of Angerot (Redefining Darkness Records) as well as Empty Throne (Wise Blood Records). After releasing outstanding music from both of those bands the last few years, new music from Suffer was hopeful, but never guaranteed.
“To be honest, I really didn't think we would [release another album],” Petit admits. “Most of us have moved on with other bands and projects, family and careers. But, there is something incredibly special to each of us when it comes to Suffer. Something that makes it nearly impossible to just walk away from.”
“Initially, it was preconceived that this was the swan song,” Petit reveals. “We wanted to have one last chance to make a Suffer album that sounded the way every Suffer recording should have sounded. But, this entire process has been absolutely fantastic and I am not sure that we could simply walk away. I am pretty sure that we all have more Suffer in the tank.”
Pre-order: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Track Listing:
1. Grand Canvas Of The Aesthete
2. Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade
3. Plentiful • Copious • Bountiful
4. Inhalent Caustic Foray
5. The Fetching Cranley Gardens
6. Carnal Flesh Parade
7. Pernicious Precarious Mess
8. Human Primal Cuts
Album Credits:
All songs written by C.R. Petit & J. Aeschliman
All lyrics by C.R. Petit
Recorded at Underground Sound by Eddie G
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio
Art layout by Carrion Design
Suffer is:
C.R. Petit - Vocals & Guitar
Justin Aeschliman - Guitar
Jason Ellsworth - Bass0
Daron Petit - Lead Guitar
Rene Gerbrandij - Drums
https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
https://www.facebook.com/SufferSD/
On the eve of their sophomore album's release, Vorga have released their professionally shot official video via the Transcending Obscurity channel which can be found AT THIS LINK. 'Beyond the Palest Star' has already received a slew of outstanding reviews, some of which can be found below. Please don't miss out on this album which is already being hailed as among the best this year!
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/VorgaBand
The first single Rising Star (Orchestral version) is released today and the music video is available here: https://youtu.be/9VzdKW4zMzk
Pedro Antunes comments:
" “Cerberus” was EnChanTya’s most symphonic and bombastic album to date. When people’s reactions to this direction of the band were so positive and gave us the honor of receiving the Album of the Year award by the most famous Metal Magazine in our country, Caminhos Metalicos, we decided to strip the songs down to its orchestral elements and give ourselves and our listeners a sister version of them, a more classical and symphonic approach to the world we explored in “Cerberus”. It is a celebration of the album’s success and also a more experimental vision like the band has always been happy to take.
We found that “Rising Star” should be the first gateway into this new project because of its cosmic and relaxing nature, standing in contrast to the heaviness of the original song, which represents the vision for this side-album so well.
We hope that you enjoy this take on “Rising Star”, and that it entices you to check out “Symphony of Cerberus” on April 26th!"
Listen Rising Star (Orchestral version) on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/enchantya-rising-star
Biography:
Enchantya was born in 2004 when vocalist Rute Fevereiro took a break from her classic band Black Widows and started exploring music for a new project. In 2005, the band recorded their first EP, Moonlighting the Dreamer, out in 2006. Having witnessed a great reception, the band started to work on their first album, releasing 'Dark Rising’ through Massacre Records in 2012 to very positive reviews. After some time touring and promoting the album,the band began composing. However, artistic and creative differences about the new music's direction and sound would lead to the departure of members and the band split up.
Rute was alone with her project again and having to start all over. Fortunately, this did not stop Rute's motivation and a few months later, by March of 2016, she had chosen a whole new team of talented musicians to take Enchantya through the next step. After a year of rehearsing with amazing creative chemistry, the band created "On Light and Wrath" , Enchantya’s second album. Like in their debut album, the band booked a few months of studio recordings in 2018 with Fernando Matias at the Pentagon Audio Manufacturers, to bring the new album to life with eleven tracks, entitled "On Light and Wrath" , also taking one step further by adding violin, a whole choir of singers and the guest appearance of the vocalist from D E S I R E , Nuno Caldas, creating a very refreshed and even more epic sound for the band. Finnish label Inverse Records released Enchantya’s album in 2019.
In the middle of their second album's promo tour, the pandemic hit and the band spent the following two years composing and recording their new opus in the midst of all the chaos. The result was the band's third album "CERBERUS", a heavy and symphonic effort born of the songwriting through the world's conflicted times, and also Enchantya's most ambitious record to date. "Cerberus" was out on April 28th of 2023 to critical acclaim, considered Portugal's best metal album of the year, and nominating Enchantya for the Adamastor Award for best portuguese bands of 2023, alongside Moonspell and Seventh Storm.
Celebrating the success of "Cerberus", before all the awards the band was already preparing to announce "Symphony of Cerberus", the orchestral version of their acclaimed album. Now, on April 26th 2024, marking a year after the release of "Cerberus", Enchantya will release "Symphony of Cerberus", consisting of the 12 original tracks revamped for orchestra and choir, allowing the symphonic parts of "Cerberus" to shine and be heard in all its glory, with a few surprises including solo violins arranged and performed by violinist and composer Miguel Berkemeier, who has been accompanying the band on live shows throughout this era's tour.
Their newest visual offering for More Than Many, Never One explores the schism of blood, the mocking of the infinite number, and the embodiment of crime.
The video (produced by Dema Novakova) can be watched here: https://youtu.be/4UcO2yPGVI0
Stream Unextinct here: https://HideousDivinity.lnk.to/UnextinctNe
Hideous Divinity comments on the new video: "Everything you see in this video is real. Made with chemistry, physics and blood by Dema Novakova at Eclypso Studio. No Artificial intelligence, no bullshit."
They also add to the album release: Unextinct sets a new milestone for Hideous Divinity, another step towards musical unspoken terror and frenzy. Every song has become a world with its own dissonances and rules made to be broken. The soundtrack of a shipwreck with the best sound production we've ever had: our brother Stefano "Saul" Morabito at 16th Cellar Studios really outdid himself."
Tracklist:
1. Dust Settles on Humanity
2. The Numinous One
3. Against the Sovereignty of Mankind
4. Atto Quarto: The Horror Paradox
5. Quasi-Sentient
6. Hair, Dirt, Mud
7. More Than Many, Never One
8. Der Verlorene Sohn
9. Mysterium Tremendum
10. Leben Ohne Feuer
The album is available in the following versions:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Ltd. CD Jewelcase (US Edition)
Ltd. Gatefold Transparent Sun Yellow 1LP 180g Vinyl – Limited to only 1200 copies worldwide
Digital Album
Stream the new album now! https://HideousDivinity.lnk.to/UnextinctNe
Re-Release: 25. April 2024
The reissue of the completely sold-out 2018 album by the german melodic death/thrashers. With "Zombique", the band made an impressive comeback after 11 years of silence and released the rawest and heaviest album in their history to date. The album is characterized by the deep growls (rather unusual for Final Cry up to this point) by guitarrist Eiko which contributes a lot to the fact that the content concept, which revolves around voodoo cults and zombie stories among the Caribbean slaves with partly historically documented protagonists and their influence up to the Haitian revolution, also unfolds musically in full brutality.
"Zombique" was a prime example of how a band should come back after a long break: With a punch right in the face!
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The clip showcases the searing and remarkable talents of each member, while also giving a glimpse of guitarist Zac Ezrin's (IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT) versatility as a guitarist as he displays his chops with some straight-forward black metal riffing! The clip was once again created by Folterkammer drummer Brendan McGowan and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8NptaSUhus
The song is taken from the band's sophomore full-length, WEIBERMACHT,
which is due on April 19, 2024.
Pre-order your copy of the album here: https://Folterkammer.lnk.to/WeibermachtNe
Guitarist Zachary Ezrin comments, "Algolagnia is a special song because it's the first and only song that we wrote together in the studio. It's a really raw and brutal piece that I'm very proud of."
Bassist Laurent David adds, “Finally, a black metal track that starts with a bassline!”
Vocalist Andromeda Anarchia further explains, "Musically, I would say that despite all its rawness, this piece also has a somewhat modern character. It is very unusual. This contrasts with the more traditional, dramatic-romantic operatic singing that floats over the raw music at certain points. My main inspirations for interpreting Algolagnia as a singer were Rob Halford, Nina Hagen, Nova Twins, and Joan Sutherland.
“When it comes to lyrics, one of the main inspirations for 'Algolagnia' was the opera ELEKTRA by Richard Strauss, which is one of my all-time favorite operas. It portrays strong women with strong voices, and that's exactly what I want for our music. For Algolagnia, I paraphrase a passage of the aria: 'Wie stark bist du!' ('How strong you are!'). (A personal note: This opera is so bloody and brutal, a must-see for all metal fans who want to venture into the world of opera. It's heavy! You shouldn't expect overly romantic melodies and sweet voices in this opera; it is written for women with strong voices from the so-called dramatic vocal fach. It's incredibly demanding to sing! Badass!)
"In addition, I also paraphrase a passage from a spicy comic-mythological operetta called 'DIE SCHÖNE GALATHEE' ('The Beautiful Galatea') by the Austrian composer Franz von Suppé. The operetta is about the beautiful nymph Galathee, who, to Pygmalion's dismay, turns out to be a very capricious lady. This theme also plays wonderfully into our hands when it comes to the concept of 'Weibermacht' (the term that refers to an art and cultural-historical motif that describes the triumph of erotic, cunning and/or brutal women over powerful, strong, and wise men).
"'Algolagnia,' from Greek /ælɡəˈlæɡniə/: ἄλγος, álgos, 'pain,' λαγνεία, lagneía, 'pleasure.' Lyrically, as the song title suggests, it is about the phenomenon of sexual pleasure and stimulation through physical pain. The woman depicted in the song is the source of pleasurable pain, described as a kind of sun, warming, life-giving and sustaining, but also dangerous, life-threatening hot if you get too close to her. The descriptions are based on the legend of Icarus and the sun."
'Weibermacht' serves as a counterpart to the band's 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos.
Stream the new single now! https://folterkammer.lnk.to/WeibermachtNe
DUSK has launched a stream of the album's first single "INDUSTRIE II." The song is a mechanized black metal anthem which transitions from a post-apocalyptic burial doom into a war blackened chaos. Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQ_2BgbNOM
Industrie is set for release on May 31.
Industrie brings a new concept never explored by the band, this forthcoming release is more experimental and way more digestive than the previous releases, incorporating some groove-paced riffs into the grisly aggression and the apocalyptic landscapes.
Tracklisting:
1) Industrie I
2) Industrie II
3) Industrie III
4) Industrie IV
5) Industrie V
6) Industrie VI
7) Freezing Moon
Stream previous DUSK releases at https://duskvt.bandcamp.com/
DUSK is an atmospheric industrial black metal project formed as an official band in 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DUSK is known to incorporate industrial with some atmospheric black metal overtones. The overall sound approaches a mixture of hard bass with dark landscapes, full of relenting uncaring pounding blast beats and slow, powerful doom patterns, mixed with inhuman growling vocals and modern electronic influences. The band shared the stage with Samael in Costa Rica during their 2019 Latin American Tour.
DUSK is:
Dusk - programming synthesizers and effects
Shaman - vocals
Implacable - guitar
Pàlak - bass
https://linktr.ee/dusk27
BEWITCHER proudly present the Official Music Video for Our Lady Of Speed (directed and edited by Nate Souza), taken from their latest release, DEEP CUTS & SHALLOW GRAVES: TEN YEARS OF BLACK LEATHER, BLACK MAGIC & WHITE HOT FUCKING STEEL.
Shot in front of a SOLD OUT hometown crowd, Our Lady of Speed captures the raw energy and unholy rock fury one can expect from a Bewitcher performance: https://youtu.be/Q_bWVn8ZlFI
A. Magus (bass guitar & backing vox) adds: “Have ya missed us yet? After
taking a much needed break, we're fucking stoked to return from crypt and lay
waste to the stages of Europe and North America this spring. We've been
sharpening our knives and preparing a very special evening for those in
attendance...see you all very soon."
BEWITCHER have become notorious as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy stage shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.
Now, as the band reaches another crucial milestone, they are taking a moment to look back on a decade of diabolic speed and sorcery. Their latest offering, Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel, is a massive 17-track compilation of BEWITCHER’s original demo recordings and rare and previously unreleased material that was all remastered, as well as two brand new studio tracks.
Released on November 17th in all formats including a stacked double LP version, it is an homage and testament to the history of a new rising force in the heavy metal universe.
Watch the new music video now! https://Bewitcher.lnk.to/DeepCutsAndShallowGravesNe
Es ist unleugbar: Wir Menschen sind und waren von jeher getrieben von unserer eigenen Vorstellungskraft. Der eine stolpert in seiner Kindheit über ein altes Buch und bestreitet ab da sein Leben im Glauben an die Auferstehung eines auf grausame Weise Verblichenen, es entsteht White Metal als Bewegung. Der andere, genervt von den Lehren des Ersten, findet Zuflucht in deren Umkehr und trägt zum Fortbestand des Black Metal bei.
Ein Dritter folgt dem verrückten Araber mit dem Necronomicon unterm Arm in die Berge des Wahnsinns, von wo aus er über den Herrn der Ringe lacht, der in seinem Audi Blind Guardian hört und Tolkien singt. Ja, wir Menschen – und ganz besonders wir Leseratten, Moviebuffs und Metalheads – sind schon ein kauziges, aber irgendwie auch geniales Völkchen.
Am schönsten wird unser Hobby jedoch immer dann, wenn inmitten einer der vielen
kreativen Todesspiralen aus Aufgüssen und Franchise-Verlängerungen jemand
einfach mal auf “Pause” drückt, um sich die Zeit für einen neuen Mythos zu
nehmen. Und genau das geschah, als Ende 2022 drei kanadische Mucker begannen, sich
aus der in ihrer post-pandemischen Selbstzerfleischung immer wahnsinniger
werdenden Welt zurückzuziehen……und die nun vierköpfig als NECHT, genauer als Zenith Maharg und dessen Aszendanten Vlasfimos, Zhargor und Aemoh, wieder hervortreten, im Gepäck die bald erscheinende Langmeditation “THE PROPHECY OF KARNIFOR”.
Einen kleinen Einblick in das, was seitdem im Verborgenen geschah, gibt uns das befremdliche Quartett selbst: “Zenith Maharg und Ascendant Vlasfimos sind langjährige Weggefährten und hatten sich vorgenommen, ein Black-Metal-Projekt zu starten. Etwa zur gleichen Zeit stieß Zenith Maharg in einem Antiquariat in Calgary auf ein Exemplar der obskuren und umstrittenen Geschichte ‘Translating the Enkari-B'ahn Scrolls: Words from the People of the End Times’, geschrieben von der schwedischen Archäologin Dr. Birgitta Olsson auf Basis der Funde des Philosophen und Entdeckers Dr. Karl von Mecklenburg aus dem 19. Jhd. und veröffentlicht im Jahr 2015. Während er mehr über die faszinierende und weitgehend unbekannte Geschichte der Enkari las und lernte, wuchs der Entschluss, den NECHT-Tempel zu gründen, um unseren ältesten Vorfahren zu huldigen. Seitdem führen wir mit rasant wachsenden Teilnehmerzahlen öffentliche Rituale auf, bei denen – erleuchtet durch unsere vielschichtigen Sermone – immer mehr Menschen dem Kult des B’ahn, unseres Sonnengottes, beitreten.”
Eines der zentralen Themen in der Geschichte der Enkari war die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in zwei Stadtstaaten, Lashmir und Ishpan, die sich bis zum Ende der Aufzeichnungen in einem immerwährenden Krieg befanden. B’ahn war dabei der Gott der städtischen Krieger von Lashmir, denen auch NECHT sich zuordnen. Nun führen die Nachfahren der Lashmiren erstmals einen Sermon aus der schon am 17. Mai in voller Länge bereitgestellten Meditation “The Prophecy of Karnifor” im Rahmen einer visuellen Offenbarung auf – “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me”:
Link zur visuellen Offenbarung auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/gB98By7Tavo
Zenith Maharg fasst die Geschichte des Sermons “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” für uns zusammen: “Im Kult hatte man keine Angst vor dem Tod. Vielmehr fürchtete man, zu den Gescheiterten zu gehören – zu den Kriegern, die so gebrochen waren, dass sie nicht mehr für B'ahn kämpfen konnten. Schwerverletzte Kultisten waren daher immer an vorderster Front im Kampf zu finden und strebten nach einem heiligen Ende. Dieser Sermon erzählt von einem alternden Kultisten, der sich an seine vielen Verletzungen erinnert, während er sich auf die dritte Belagerung von Ishpan vorbereitet.”
Meditation durch Repetition: Ziehe dir jetzt “For Violence Was Wrought Upon Me” als Opfergabe an B’ahn auf deine althistorische Spotify-Playlist oder folge der Künstlerseite direkt: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wb4y2UcuDY48xH8ftksFu
Die Langmeditation “The Prophecy Of Karnifor” wird am 17. Mai 2024 enthüllt. Anhänger des Kultes und solche, die es werden wollen, können sie bereits heute hier vorbestellen: https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor oder digital hier für später vormerken: https://show.co/acYyzxf.
Erfahre mehr über den Tempel der NECHT:
https://www.youtube.com/@NechtBlackMetal
https://necht.bandcamp.com/album/the-prophecy-of-karnifor
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PAINFUL – „NEFARIOUS MONARCHY“
Noch
dieses Frühjahr soll es erscheinen, das neue Album der Black-/Death-Metaller
PAINFUL, die 2024 ihr 20-jähriges Jubiläum feiern. Um den Fans die Wartezeit
bis zu “Nefarious Monarchy” am 25. Mai noch etwas zu verkürzen, gibt
es jetzt vorab eine weitere Albumsingle – diesmal zusammen mit einem
Lyric-Video. Bekamen wir bei der ersten Single “Liberty (Dies)” mit dem
schnellsten Song des Albums einen Rückgriff auf die Wurzeln der Band zu hören,
präsentieren sich PAINFUL nun erneut schwarzmetallisch, wenn auch in einer eher
getragenen, opulenteren Façon: “Remaining Shadows” ist eine wuchtige
Mid-Tempo-Walze, die zuweilen an eines der großen frühen Vorbilder PAINFULS –
SATYRICON – erinnert.Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial.
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful.
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
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NOCTUM
INFERNUM FESTIVAL9.+10. August 2024 „TV Club“ Leipzig
Andabata / Death Metal
Lunatic Man´s Dream / Thrash Metal
Totenlegion / Melodic Black Metal
July 15th / Melodic Groove Death Metal
LXO / Post Prog. Metal
Decreate / Modern Death Metal
Indeatherence / Melodic Death Metal
Oath of a Traitor / Death Metal
Psycrotted / Death - Thrash Metal
Mind Carnage / Death Metal
..... ( Headliner Fr.)
..... ( Headliner Sa)
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Norwegian gothic metal pioneers TRAIL OF TEARS are back after more than a decade of silence. Their triumphant return kicks off with the title track, "WINDS OF DISDAIN," from their upcoming EP of the same name, set for release on 24 May 2024 via The Circle Music.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StMyuCZI_L8
Grab the single via digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/wod2024
The single "Winds of Disdain" is a powerful and emotional exploration
of the frustrations and negativity that have gripped the world in recent years.
The song channels the darkness of the pandemic and the bleak outlook of today's
society, all delivered with Trail of Tears' signature dark gothic metal
sound. The song features the haunting vocals of Ailyn Giménez García, formerly of symphonic metal band Sirenia. Alongside García's soaring voice, founding member Ronny Thorsen delivers his distinct growls. The rest of the band features a solid foundation with Runar Hansen on guitars, Nicolay Jørni Johnsen on guitars and programming, and Endre Moe on bass. This lineup promises to deliver Trail of Tears' signature brand of gothic metal with a fresh and dynamic sound.
"Winds of Disdain" marks the band's first release in over 10 years and signifies a new chapter for Trail of Tears. They have signed a multifaceted deal with The Circle Music, which will see the release of the "Winds of Disdain" EP, a full-length album, and vinyl reissues of all seven of their previous albums, starting with their iconic 1998 debut "Disclosure in Red."
“We are finally ready to share the results of our work since first announcing our return back in 2020,” says Ronny Thorsen, Trail of Tears founder and vocalist. “We're excited to share our first new single and lyric video with you - and hopefully seeing you out there in concert, soon!”
Formed in 1997, Norwegian gothic metallers Trail of Tears quickly gained acclaim with their debut album "Disclosure in Red" and relentless touring alongside bands like Tristania and Cradle of Filth. Over the next decade, they released a string of successful albums, each showcasing their blend of dark melodies, soaring vocals, and heavy riffs. The band also saw lineup changes, with founding member Ronny Thorsen remaining a constant.
Despite critical and commercial success, Trail of Tears went on hiatus in 2013. However, 2020 saw a resurgence for the band. Thorsen spearheaded a reformation, bringing together both original members and long-time collaborators, completed by Ailyn Giménez García (Sirenia).
Pre-order “Winds of Disdain”: https://bit.ly/TrailofTearsWindsofDisdain
Tracklist:
1. Winds of Disdain
2. Take These Tears
3. No Colours Left
4. Blood Red Halo
Trail of Tears on “Winds of Disdain”:
Ronny Thorsen - vocals
Ailyn Giménez García - vocals
Runar Hansen - guitars
Nicolay Jørni Johnsen - guitars and programming
Endre Moe - bass
“Winds of Disdain” artwork by Gogo Melone
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/trailoftearsofficial
Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS has released "CELESTIAL DARKNESS," the second single from forthcoming album, THE DARK HORIZON. Stream it at the following locations:
https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/track/celestial-darkness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlaXS5T6poY
VERITERAS is set to release its sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city PNW U.S. Tour!"
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizonTrack Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Montreal
(QC) - Hessian Firm is proud to announce the May 17 release of Scathed
Gaping Misery, a compilation of the only two EPs ever released from defunct
Canadian Black Metal duo TRAILS OF ANGUISH. The compilation
consists of all tracks from 2001's Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's
Grievance and 2003's Scarred Memento.FFO: Dawn, Dissection, Immortal, At the Gates, Satryicon
Scathed Gaping Misery is streaming in its entirety at: https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
The official video for album track "Spectral Life Scars" is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99VJ0NeHM9A
While many black metal bands appear and disappear without ever recording a full length. Few ever come close to the quality offered by Trails of Anguish. Unrepentantly emotional and honest, but balanced by sheer aggression and belligerence against the world. Hessian Firm is extremely proud to share the entirety of this band's output on Scathed Gaping Misery. Trails of Anguish is a unique band that definitely deserves a listen.
Pre-order:
https://trailsofanguish.bandcamp.com/album/scathed-gaping-misery
https://hessianfirm.bigcartel.com/product/trails-of-anguish-scathed-gaping-misery-pre-order
Track Listing:
1. Beyond Charismatic Sickness
2. The Scythe Of Engrieved Melancholia
3. Laments of Martyrised Innocence
4. Reaping Life's Frailty
5. ...And Desolated Trails Of Anguish
6. Useless (The Final Soliloquy)
7. Haunting
8. Spectral Life Scars
9. Scathed, Gaping Misery
10. Rebirth
Album Art by Dischord
Line-Up:
Dischord: Guitars, Bass
Scythrawl: Drums, Vocals
Bio:
Formed in Quebec in 2000 by Dishcord and Scythrawl (Ether, Unquintessence) after the dissolution of their previous project, Through Sombre Sorrowfield, Trails of Anguish were an aggressive yet melodic black metal band that sought to express their emotions in the most cathartic way possible.
In 2001 the band released their first EP, Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance, before reissuing it in 2002 through Grind It! Records with the bonus song "Beyond Charismatic Sickness." During this period, Trails of Anguish were known across Quebec for their violent live shows and unique brand of brutal black metal.
In 2003 the band pressed 100 CDs for Scarred Memento,
with 50 sent out to various labels and 50 given out at shows to fans. While the future was looking bright for Trails of Anguish, the explosive energy that permeated throughout their live shows and studio sessions had fizzled out, so the band unceremoniously faded away. Twenty-one years later, the emotions of anger, misery, shame and reclusion have all been compiled under the name Scathed Gaping Misery.
https://linktr.ee/HessianFirm
https://linktr.ee/trailsofanguish
"This song really challenged us with it's content, but the theme deserves to be brought to light. Musically we are super pleased with the results!", comments the singer Ville Herranen.
The song has been developed in collaboration with producer Juho Koskinen (Fried Music), who was also responsible for the song's mixing and mastering. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.
Listen to the single "DEATH DO US PART" on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/inborntendency-ddup
Inborn Tendency is a Finnish death metal band hailing from the Savonian region, established in 2017 following the conclusion of its members' prior musical endeavors. Over recent years, the band has consistently released new material. However, their collaboration with producer Juho Koskinen on "Heritage" in the previous year marked a significant turning point, propelling them towards a broader audience and larger concert venues. The band strives to create high-quality, thought-provoking metal music distinguished by their unique sound.
Inborn Tendency is
Hugo Tiitinen, drums
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Ville Herranen, Vocals
Credits
Mixing and mastering: Juho Koskinen
Artwork: Henri Tervapuro
https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency
Alkhemia will captivate fans of Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar, merging heavy blast beats with infuriated, melodic, and harrowing guitar riffs.
Alkhemia is a French Black Metal entity crafted in Lille by James Spar, enriched with the prowess of "Le Prince" (En Finir) - Guitars, A.S.A (Azziard, Redsphere, ex The Negation...) - Bass, Marbas (Malcuidant, Nirnaeth, Lord Ketil...) - Guitars and Alex Josien - Drums.
The band's inaugural album “ABRAXAS”, recorded at the renowned Nebiros Studio and mastered at Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois,that will be released in March 2023 on Malpermesita Records, echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. “ABRAXAS”' addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
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"You will be a snowflake that falls nowhere" . With these words, FALISTRA, Ada and Onanet, pay homage to the memory of a friend, Ida G., a free spirit who remains imprinted in their souls.
The video of the song "NEL CERULEO ABBRACCIO DEL CIELO (A IDA
G.)" wants to make that memory unique by ensuring that the
moments lived are always alive and magical.It is available at https://youtu.be/SDCo_tC8f0Y
The song is taken from "DI LIMPIDE TEMPESTE", FALISTRA's first album released a few months ago on My Kingdom Music and still available at https://album.link/FALISTRA
FALISTRA's music is intimate and introspective, graced by heartfelt moody soundscapes, delicate flute melodies and female vocals and conceived as an artistic path through suffering and melancholy towards light and healing.
A mandatory listening for you who love the Art of Sopor Aeternus, Ataraxia, Monteverdi, Mortiis, Loreena McKennitt.
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https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/03/27/full-album-stream-suffer-grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete/
FFO: Carcass, Asphyx,
Undeath, Immolation, and ExhumedSuffer will release Grand Canvas of the Aesthete on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on March 29 via Wise Blood Records.
Back in 1989, Suffer formed at the dawn of death metal’s Midwestern rise. Teenagers at the time, they were one of the first extreme metal bands in South Dakota. In December, they closed 2023 with their first new music in eight years. Mere months later, they chase their Gristle, Bruised Spots & Trimmed Fat EP with a brutal and brilliant comeback record, Grand Canvas of the Aesthete.
“This new material is absolute proof that you don't have to “age out” of Death Metal,” comments vocalist/guitarist C.R. Petit. “Suffer was formed in 1989, and 2024 will mark 35 years for us. There is no doubt that this album is the absolute best material we have done together.”
“This is the first Suffer material that was not written by hashing things out in a rehearsal room as a group,” Petit adds. “There was far more scrutiny in riff, structure and transition as well as lyrics and production. We didn't settle for what was close. We all wanted this to surpass everything we have done in the past.”
Suffer’s collision of elevated gore and old school brutality will appeal to fans of Carcass, Asphyx, Exhumed, and Undeath. C.R. Petit and bassist Jason Ellsworth are also both members of Angerot (Redefining Darkness Records) as well as Empty Throne (Wise Blood Records). After releasing outstanding music from both of those bands the last few years, new music from Suffer was hopeful, but never guaranteed.
“To be honest, I really didn't think we would [release another album],” Petit admits. “Most of us have moved on with other bands and projects, family and careers. But, there is something incredibly special to each of us when it comes to Suffer. Something that makes it nearly impossible to just walk away from.”
“Initially, it was preconceived that this was the swan song,” Petit reveals. “We wanted to have one last chance to make a Suffer album that sounded the way every Suffer recording should have sounded. But, this entire process has been absolutely fantastic and I am not sure that we could simply walk away. I am pretty sure that we all have more Suffer in the tank.”
Pre-order: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Track Listing:
1. Grand Canvas Of The Aesthete
2. Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade
3. Plentiful • Copious • Bountiful
4. Inhalent Caustic Foray
5. The Fetching Cranley Gardens
6. Carnal Flesh Parade
7. Pernicious Precarious Mess
8. Human Primal Cuts
Album Credits:
All songs written by C.R. Petit & J. Aeschliman
All lyrics by C.R. Petit
Recorded at Underground Sound by Eddie G
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio
Art layout by Carrion Design
Suffer is:
C.R. Petit - Vocals & Guitar
Justin Aeschliman - Guitar
Jason Ellsworth - Bass0
Daron Petit - Lead Guitar
Rene Gerbrandij - Drums
https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
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On the eve of their sophomore album's release, Vorga have released their professionally shot official video via the Transcending Obscurity channel which can be found AT THIS LINK. 'Beyond the Palest Star' has already received a slew of outstanding reviews, some of which can be found below. Please don't miss out on this album which is already being hailed as among the best this year!
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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The first single Rising Star (Orchestral version) is released today and the music video is available here: https://youtu.be/9VzdKW4zMzk
Pedro Antunes comments: " “Cerberus” was EnChanTya’s most symphonic and bombastic album to date. When people’s reactions to this direction of the band were so positive and gave us the honor of receiving the Album of the Year award by the most famous Metal Magazine in our country, Caminhos Metalicos, we decided to strip the songs down to its orchestral elements and give ourselves and our listeners a sister version of them, a more classical and symphonic approach to the world we explored in “Cerberus”. It is a celebration of the album’s success and also a more experimental vision like the band has always been happy to take.
We found that “Rising Star” should be the first gateway into this new project because of its cosmic and relaxing nature, standing in contrast to the heaviness of the original song, which represents the vision for this side-album so well.
We hope that you enjoy this take on “Rising Star”, and that it entices you to check out “Symphony of Cerberus” on April 26th!"
Listen Rising Star (Orchestral version) on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/enchantya-rising-star
Biography:
Enchantya was born in 2004 when vocalist Rute Fevereiro took a break from her classic band Black Widows and started exploring music for a new project. In 2005, the band recorded their first EP, Moonlighting the Dreamer, out in 2006. Having witnessed a great reception, the band started to work on their first album, releasing 'Dark Rising’ through Massacre Records in 2012 to very positive reviews. After some time touring and promoting the album,the band began composing. However, artistic and creative differences about the new music's direction and sound would lead to the departure of members and the band split up.
Rute was alone with her project again and having to start all over. Fortunately, this did not stop Rute's motivation and a few months later, by March of 2016, she had chosen a whole new team of talented musicians to take Enchantya through the next step. After a year of rehearsing with amazing creative chemistry, the band created "On Light and Wrath" , Enchantya’s second album. Like in their debut album, the band booked a few months of studio recordings in 2018 with Fernando Matias at the Pentagon Audio Manufacturers, to bring the new album to life with eleven tracks, entitled "On Light and Wrath" , also taking one step further by adding violin, a whole choir of singers and the guest appearance of the vocalist from D E S I R E , Nuno Caldas, creating a very refreshed and even more epic sound for the band. Finnish label Inverse Records released Enchantya’s album in 2019.
In the middle of their second album's promo tour, the pandemic hit and the band spent the following two years composing and recording their new opus in the midst of all the chaos. The result was the band's third album "CERBERUS", a heavy and symphonic effort born of the songwriting through the world's conflicted times, and also Enchantya's most ambitious record to date. "Cerberus" was out on April 28th of 2023 to critical acclaim, considered Portugal's best metal album of the year, and nominating Enchantya for the Adamastor Award for best portuguese bands of 2023, alongside Moonspell and Seventh Storm.
Celebrating the success of "Cerberus", before all the awards the band was already preparing to announce "Symphony of Cerberus", the orchestral version of their acclaimed album. Now, on April 26th 2024, marking a year after the release of "Cerberus", Enchantya will release "Symphony of Cerberus", consisting of the 12 original tracks revamped for orchestra and choir, allowing the symphonic parts of "Cerberus" to shine and be heard in all its glory, with a few surprises including solo violins arranged and performed by violinist and composer Miguel Berkemeier, who has been accompanying the band on live shows throughout this era's tour.
Line-Up:
Rute
Fevereiro: Singing and Growls
Fernando Campos: Lead Guitar
Fernando Barroso: Bass
Pedro Antunes: Piano, Keys and Orchestration
Bruno Guilherme: Drums
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Their newest visual offering for More Than Many, Never One explores the schism of blood, the mocking of the infinite number, and the embodiment of crime.
The video (produced by Dema Novakova) can be watched here: https://youtu.be/4UcO2yPGVI0
Stream Unextinct here: https://HideousDivinity.lnk.to/UnextinctNe
Hideous Divinity comments on the new video: "Everything you see in this video is real. Made with chemistry, physics and blood by Dema Novakova at Eclypso Studio. No Artificial intelligence, no bullshit."
They also add to the album release: Unextinct sets a new milestone for Hideous Divinity, another step towards musical unspoken terror and frenzy. Every song has become a world with its own dissonances and rules made to be broken. The soundtrack of a shipwreck with the best sound production we've ever had: our brother Stefano "Saul" Morabito at 16th Cellar Studios really outdid himself."
Tracklist:1. Dust Settles on Humanity
2. The Numinous One
3. Against the Sovereignty of Mankind
4. Atto Quarto: The Horror Paradox
5. Quasi-Sentient
6. Hair, Dirt, Mud
7. More Than Many, Never One
8. Der Verlorene Sohn
9. Mysterium Tremendum
10. Leben Ohne Feuer
The album is available in the following versions:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Ltd. CD Jewelcase (US Edition)
Ltd. Gatefold Transparent Sun Yellow 1LP 180g Vinyl – Limited to only 1200 copies worldwide
Digital Album
Stream the new album now! https://HideousDivinity.lnk.to/UnextinctNe
Re-Release: 25. April 2024
The reissue of the completely sold-out 2018 album by the german melodic death/thrashers. With "Zombique", the band made an impressive comeback after 11 years of silence and released the rawest and heaviest album in their history to date. The album is characterized by the deep growls (rather unusual for Final Cry up to this point) by guitarrist Eiko which contributes a lot to the fact that the content concept, which revolves around voodoo cults and zombie stories among the Caribbean slaves with partly historically documented protagonists and their influence up to the Haitian revolution, also unfolds musically in full brutality.
"Zombique" was a prime example of how a band should come back after a long break: With a punch right in the face!
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The clip showcases the searing and remarkable talents of each member, while also giving a glimpse of guitarist Zac Ezrin's (IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT) versatility as a guitarist as he displays his chops with some straight-forward black metal riffing! The clip was once again created by Folterkammer drummer Brendan McGowan and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8NptaSUhus
The song is taken from the band's sophomore full-length, WEIBERMACHT,
which is due on April 19, 2024.Pre-order your copy of the album here: https://Folterkammer.lnk.to/WeibermachtNe
Guitarist Zachary Ezrin comments, "Algolagnia is a special song because it's the first and only song that we wrote together in the studio. It's a really raw and brutal piece that I'm very proud of."
Bassist Laurent David adds, “Finally, a black metal track that starts with a bassline!”
Vocalist Andromeda Anarchia further explains, "Musically, I would say that despite all its rawness, this piece also has a somewhat modern character. It is very unusual. This contrasts with the more traditional, dramatic-romantic operatic singing that floats over the raw music at certain points. My main inspirations for interpreting Algolagnia as a singer were Rob Halford, Nina Hagen, Nova Twins, and Joan Sutherland.
“When it comes to lyrics, one of the main inspirations for 'Algolagnia' was the opera ELEKTRA by Richard Strauss, which is one of my all-time favorite operas. It portrays strong women with strong voices, and that's exactly what I want for our music. For Algolagnia, I paraphrase a passage of the aria: 'Wie stark bist du!' ('How strong you are!'). (A personal note: This opera is so bloody and brutal, a must-see for all metal fans who want to venture into the world of opera. It's heavy! You shouldn't expect overly romantic melodies and sweet voices in this opera; it is written for women with strong voices from the so-called dramatic vocal fach. It's incredibly demanding to sing! Badass!)
"In addition, I also paraphrase a passage from a spicy comic-mythological operetta called 'DIE SCHÖNE GALATHEE' ('The Beautiful Galatea') by the Austrian composer Franz von Suppé. The operetta is about the beautiful nymph Galathee, who, to Pygmalion's dismay, turns out to be a very capricious lady. This theme also plays wonderfully into our hands when it comes to the concept of 'Weibermacht' (the term that refers to an art and cultural-historical motif that describes the triumph of erotic, cunning and/or brutal women over powerful, strong, and wise men).
"'Algolagnia,' from Greek /ælɡəˈlæɡniə/: ἄλγος, álgos, 'pain,' λαγνεία, lagneía, 'pleasure.' Lyrically, as the song title suggests, it is about the phenomenon of sexual pleasure and stimulation through physical pain. The woman depicted in the song is the source of pleasurable pain, described as a kind of sun, warming, life-giving and sustaining, but also dangerous, life-threatening hot if you get too close to her. The descriptions are based on the legend of Icarus and the sun."
'Weibermacht' serves as a counterpart to the band's 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos.
Stream the new single now! https://folterkammer.lnk.to/WeibermachtNe
DUSK has launched a stream of the album's first single "INDUSTRIE II." The song is a mechanized black metal anthem which transitions from a post-apocalyptic burial doom into a war blackened chaos. Listen now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQ_2BgbNOM
Industrie is set for release on May 31.
Industrie brings a new concept never explored by the band, this forthcoming release is more experimental and way more digestive than the previous releases, incorporating some groove-paced riffs into the grisly aggression and the apocalyptic landscapes.
Tracklisting:1) Industrie I
2) Industrie II
3) Industrie III
4) Industrie IV
5) Industrie V
6) Industrie VI
7) Freezing Moon
Stream previous DUSK releases at https://duskvt.bandcamp.com/
DUSK is an atmospheric industrial black metal project formed as an official band in 2016 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
DUSK is known to incorporate industrial with some atmospheric black metal overtones. The overall sound approaches a mixture of hard bass with dark landscapes, full of relenting uncaring pounding blast beats and slow, powerful doom patterns, mixed with inhuman growling vocals and modern electronic influences. The band shared the stage with Samael in Costa Rica during their 2019 Latin American Tour.
DUSK is:
Dusk - programming synthesizers and effects
Shaman - vocals
Implacable - guitar
Pàlak - bass
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BEWITCHER proudly present the Official Music Video for Our Lady Of Speed (directed and edited by Nate Souza), taken from their latest release, DEEP CUTS & SHALLOW GRAVES: TEN YEARS OF BLACK LEATHER, BLACK MAGIC & WHITE HOT FUCKING STEEL.
Shot in front of a SOLD OUT hometown crowd, Our Lady of Speed captures the raw energy and unholy rock fury one can expect from a Bewitcher performance: https://youtu.be/Q_bWVn8ZlFI
A. Magus (bass guitar & backing vox) adds: “Have ya missed us yet? After
taking a much needed break, we're fucking stoked to return from crypt and lay
waste to the stages of Europe and North America this spring. We've been
sharpening our knives and preparing a very special evening for those in
attendance...see you all very soon."BEWITCHER have become notorious as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy stage shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.
Now, as the band reaches another crucial milestone, they are taking a moment to look back on a decade of diabolic speed and sorcery. Their latest offering, Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel, is a massive 17-track compilation of BEWITCHER’s original demo recordings and rare and previously unreleased material that was all remastered, as well as two brand new studio tracks.
Released on November 17th in all formats including a stacked double LP version, it is an homage and testament to the history of a new rising force in the heavy metal universe.
Watch the new music video now! https://Bewitcher.lnk.to/DeepCutsAndShallowGravesNe
NEWS 23.3 2024
CHOTZÄ – “PÄCHSCHWARZ”
Genre: Black 'n' RollLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 29.04.2024
CHOTZÄ, die Formation aus Bern, der Bundesstadt der Schweiz, ist längst kein unbeschriebenes Blatt mehr, wenn es darum geht, ranzigen und treibenden Black 'n' Roll zu produzieren. Wir von Folter Records haben die Ehre, "Pächschwarz", das 4. Album der Berner, präsentieren zu können.
Wer sich in den letzten Jahren bereits mit der Formation rund um Frontmann Szivilizs auseinandergesetzt hat, weiß, dass CHOTZÄ sich über ihre bisherigen drei Alben hinweg von einer anfangs rumplig-aggressive Gassenhauer fabrizierenden Black-Metal-Band mit Punk-Einflüssen ("Plump u Primitiv", 2014 und 2021) zu einer technisch versierten und durchweg komplex strukturierten Band entwickelt haben ("Tüüfuswärk", 2020).
Nun erscheint mit einem Abstand von gut 4 Jahren zu "Tüüfuswärk" ihr nächster Kotzbrocken, welcher sich stark an die Songstrukturen von "Plump u Primitiv" anlehnt, dessen neu eingespielte Version ebenfalls bei Folter Records im Jahre 2021 erschien.
Fans der Band dürfen also gespannt sein, welche Mitgrölhymnen CHOTZÄ für sie auf ihrem Neuling bereithalten. Doch CHOTZÄ wäre nicht die Band, die sie ist, wenn nicht auch "Pächschwarz" eine beeindruckende Entwicklung ihrer Musik dokumentieren würde ...
Wer sich erneut in die düsteren Ecken Berns versetzen lassen möchte und sich von Szivilizs wie gewohnt im Berner Dialekt ins Gesicht spucken lassen will, der sollte sich auf jeden Fall den Termin der Veröffentlichung fett in die Agenda schreiben.
Das Album wurde in den Iguana Studios von Christoph Brandes gemixt und gemastert, welcher der Truppe einen durchaus passenden Sound für ihr aktuelles Album verpasst hat.
"Pächschwarz" erscheint als CD- und Vinyl-Version bei Folter Records und ist auch auf allen gängigen Streaming-Portalen erhältlich.
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Liebe Freunde & Medienpartner, nach etwa anderthalb
Jahren ist unser neues Opus Magnum tatsächlich so gut wie fertig und wir wollen
euch unser neues Album „BACK TO LIFE“ auf unserer Record Release Party am Donnerstag, den 06.06.2024 ab 19.00 Uhr standesgemäß im Hellraiser
Leipzig in einer
exklusiven und aufwändigen Show präsentieren.Neben uns werden unter anderem „AMARCORD“ auf der Bühne stehen, welche zwei Songs des neuen Albums mit uns performen werden!
Pre-Order Tickets: https://factory-of-art.band/shop/ticket-foa-back-to-life
Pre-Order CD: https://factory-of-art.band/shop/cd-foa-back-to-life
Am 07.06.2024 fahren wir dann nach Berlin zum METAL GODs V OPEN AIR 2024
Abonniert bitte unsere Kanäle unten, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben und um uns zu unterstützen, vielen Dank!
Metallische Grüße, Factory of Art
MANUS MORTIS, das Death Metal Urgestein aus Backnang, macht seit über 20 Jahren die Bühnen dieser Welt unsicher. Im Zyklus ihrer Veröffentlichungen ist das neue Album „SHORES OF HELL“ (Vö: 23.03.2024) ein weiterer Meilenstein, der jeden old school Fan umhauen wird.
„Shores of hell“ wurde live aufgenommen und quasi in Echtzeit auf Vinyl geschnitten.
Das ist Death Metal in seiner reinsten und brutalsten Form. Fernab vom Mainstream, wurde auf dem Album alles darangesetzt, so authentisch wie möglich zu klingen.
Wer MANUS MORTIS live kennt, wird dieses Album lieben. Und noch besser - mit „Shores of hell“ holt man sich ein Livekonzert der Band in Studioqualität direkt ins Wohnzimmer!
Die erste Single „Dark corners“ gibt es hier zu hören: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnywint75ts
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Driven by unwavering passion and honed in the serenity of the alpine wilderness, Marc Pro, the mastermind behind Screams Of Tranquility, returns with yet another seismic creation!
"Whispers Unfold" offers a tantalizing preview of the forthcoming album. Unlike previous releases, this track dispenses with pretense. It immerses you in a relentless tempest of thunderous drums, blistering guitars, and leads that cut through like the harsh truths of existence. And let's not forget Marc's fierce vocals, channeling raw emotion and fury like a symphony of anger.
While Marc charts new territories with Screams Of Tranquility, he remains true to his core vision. His signature dramatic flair and infectious orchestrations, meticulously crafted in his own studio to industry-leading standards, remain unmistakable.
Biography
"Screams Of Tranquility" stands as the dynamic brainchild led by the gifted Marc P. Prohaska, a 29-year-old musician based in the idyllic foothills of the Austrian Alps in Upper Austria. This captivating project delves deep into the narratives of a society marred by excess, laying bare its hypocrisies, collective folly, and the gradual erosion of humanity.
Marc's musical palette is a vibrant fusion of influences, melding Scandinavian melodic death, American thrash, and hints of black metal. With deft craftsmanship, he intertwines pulsating rhythms and intricate orchestrations, weaving a spellbinding tapestry of sound.
From his beginnings as a musician at the age of 18, Marc has explored diverse musical avenues, ranging from pop-punk to rock and metal cover bands. However, it was through the emergence of Screams Of Tranquility that his artistic vision truly blossomed. In 2019, Marc graduated as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from HOFA College, now operating his own successful mixing and mastering business as a freelancer.
While Screams Of Tranquility is a solo endeavor, questions about the absence of additional band members only underscore Marc's proficiency and the effectiveness of his approach to "running SOT as if it were a fully occupied band." His unwavering dedication and skill shine through in every aspect of his work.
For those in search of authentic, meticulously crafted music that transcends the confines of mainstream melodic death metal, replete with searing leads, impassioned vocals, and profound thematic depth, Screams Of Tranquility stands as a beacon of artistic excellence worthy of exploration.
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Experience "Caw Entrance" in its entirety ahead of its official release by visiting: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/furze-caw-entrance/
"Caw Entrance" marks Furze's eighth studio album and a continuation of the signature "Furze penetration" — a relentless assault of black metal fury intertwined with psychedelic exploration. Woe J. Reaper, the band's mastermind, delivers his trademark shrieking vocals, weaving blasphemous poetry into a tapestry of sonic chaos.
"Caw Entrance" demands an immersive listening experience. Woe J. Reaper himself recommends diving into the album with a good pair of headphones, emphasising the intricate details woven into the left and right channels.
The single, "Post Mortem Trippin'", exemplifies this meticulous production. Featuring guitars playing entirely different lines in each ear, "Post Mortem Trippin'" coalesces only when experienced through headphones.
"Caw Entrance" also features a re-recorded version of the track "Avail the Autocrat of Evil"—heavier and more ferocious than the original.
Woe J. Reaper says: “Furze’s CAW ENTRANCE is again breaking new ground in terms of feeling, songwriting and of course…BLACK PSYCH METAL! Which doesn't mean “stoner-drug black metal”. Did anyone out there actually think that was all there is to it? Are you so brainless???!!??”
"Caw Entrance" is available for pre-order now via Devoted Art Propaganda, Furze's Bandcamp page and Polytriad Fingerprints. The album will be available on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats, accompanied by a new T-shirt design and an exclusive A2 poster included with pre-orders.
Formed in Trondheim, Norway in 1998, Furze emerged from the ashes of the Woe J. Reaper project. Over the past two decades, Furze established itself as a vital force in the black metal scene, releasing seven full-length albums and a vast collection of demos, EPs, and compilations.
Furze's early works arrived during a period of stagnation within black metal. With its unique blend of aggression and psychedelia, Furze breathed new life into the genre, influencing countless underground acts. Even Fenriz of black metal legends Darkthrone lauded Furze, featuring as his "band of the week" on his Fenriz Radio show.
Furze and Woe J. Reaper recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set (available 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. The 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.
Previously Furze released the tracks “Post Mortem Trippin’” and “Foresee His Infernal Rites” which will be a part of “Caw Entrance” and can be streamed now via all major streaming services.
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MÒR - "HEAR THE HOUR NEARING !"
Release
date :
April 12th 2024Genre : Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
Immerse yourself in the world of MÒR with this first extract from their first studio album “Hear The Hour Nearing” which will be released on April 12th on Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions.
For the release of ‘Hark! Hear the Hour Nearing!’ Mòr will embark on an first european tour.
Tracklist:
1 -The Vanishing of Matter
2 - Eden
3 - Third Path
4 - The Apprentice
5 - Cave of Shadows
6 - The Letter of Loss
7 - Sulfur
8 - Sutcivni Los
9 - Smaragdina
Duration: 43min47
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Release: 18. April 2024
The northern German thrashers from Extinct have been making their mark on the German metal scene since 2003. From the very beginning, the quartet has indulged in a mixture of old school thrash and modern death/thrash, with musical roots in both German and American thrash metal of the 80s.
With "Incitement Of Violence", they pick up exactly where they left off with their predecessors and put 12 grenades in the player that are guaranteed to make your neck ache.
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"This album is meant to be taken as a single track. There are 12 relatively clear sections that it can be broken into, but this album feels like more than the sum of its parts, if that makes sense.
I wrote the lyrics this time around. They're very personal and describe periods of depression and self-hatred I've gone through over the last 5 years. The lyrics are told from the point of view of a person's inner voice, but that inner voice hates the person it belongs to. Over the course of the album it lets its feelings be known in an attempt to make the person kill themself, which ultimately it does. The title A Kindness Dealt in Venom signifies that the inner voice thinks it's doing the world a favor by poisoning its person's mind and getting them to remove themself from the world."
You can listen to a couple of back to back tracks on Bandcamp https://constructoflethedm.bandcamp.com/album/a-kindness-dealt-in-venom
CONSTRUCT OF LETHE – “A KINDNESS DEALT IN VENOM”
For
fans of
- Morbid Angel, Mithras, Near Death Condition, Hate Eternal, Nile, Pan
Thy Monium, The Bleeding LightConstruct of Lethe have created a deeply personal, autobiographical concept album dealing with suicidal depression which is meant to be listened to seamlessly as a single song. They've transcended the death metal confines on this album to achieve the kind of expression that encompasses a wide range of emotions and to that extent they've borrowed influences of other styles such as industrial, black metal, doom metal, ambient, etc. and even used synth and electronics to achieve that. The album traverses various dimensions while remaining coherent as well as cohesive, with the writing always coming off as intuitive, flowing naturally and never forced. As the battle rages on with the inner voice coming to terms with the persisting life, one can experience the undulating highs and lows via the music, and more often than not, following moments of bleakness, there's an epic, cathartic outcome as if by way of an epiphany. The upbeat sections replete with the Morbid Angel-esque riffing make an appearance too along with the flurry of leads which the band have perfected over the years. All in all, it's a rich, varied and unique album that needs to be treated differently. It's meant not just to be heard but to be experienced.
Line up:
Kishor Haulenbeek (Black Harvest) - Vocals
Tony Petrocelly (Near Death Condition) - Guitar, bass, synth
Patrick Bonvin (Near Death Condition) - Lead guitar
Kevin Paradis (Benighted) - Drums, percussion
Artwork by Kishor Haulenbeek
Track listing:
1. Artifice
2. Bete Noir
3. Contempt
4. Denial in Abstraction
5. Flickering
6. I am the Lionkiller
7. Labyrinthine Terror
8. Monument to Failure
9. Paroxysm as Pragmatism
10. Raw Nerve, Iron Will
11. Sacrosanct
12. Tension - There is Nothing for You Here
Official release date - June 21st, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Emerging like a shadow from the underground, Saturday Night Satan is an occult doom heavy metal band hailing from Greece, a country infamous for its dark metal tradition.
Based on the artistic endeavors of a core duo—Kate Soulthorn on vocals and Jim Kotsis on bass, guitars, and backing vocals, who is also a member of the traditional heavy metal band Black Soul Horde—Saturday Night Satan began as a studio project.
Now, it also boasts a live show incarnation consisting of experienced and long-time members of the Greek underground scene.
The Athenian collective draws inspiration from the masterpiece albums of their favorite decades in heavy music, offering 70s proto-metal vibes, 80s metal grooves and riffage, and 90s heavy rock heaviness. Influenced by the occult rock movement, horror cinema, and all things dark and gloomy, Saturday Night Satan, with the release of their debut endeavor "All Things Black," is intricately carving out its niche in the world of heavy metal.
Credits:Music by Jim Kotsis and Kate Soulthorn.
Lyrics by Jim Kotsis.
Produced by John Tsiakopoulos and Jim Kotsis.
Recorded at Mothstudio Productions, Athens, Greece, between the summer of 2022 and the spring of 2023.
Mixed by John Tsiakopoulos at Mothstudio Productions.
Mastered by Brian Lucey (Ghost, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, Liam Gallagher, Green Day, Marilyn Manson, Depeche Mode) at Magic Garden Mastering, Los Angeles, USA.
Theremin on "Witches' Dance" by Andrea Marras.
Flute on "Of Love And The Void" by Joel Sempere.
Band photos and cover photo by Petros Poulopoulos.
Cover artwork by Nun Other Visuals.
Sigil by Jinx Dawson (Coven).
Logo by Tas Danazoglou (ex-Electric Wizard, Satan's Wrath, Mirror, Friends of Hell and more).
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DEIMOS - "INSANE", a Romanian Death Metal classic to be
reissued on CD! Initially released in April 1997 by Bestial Records on
tape format, DEIMOS - "Insane" will be re-released for the
first time on CD format on Loud Rage Music this April 8th, 2024!Awarded by the readers of the Romanian Rock/Metal magazine of the time, Heavy Metal Magazine, with the title Best Album of the Year, "Insane" can now be pre-ordered here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/deimos-insane
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Here's what Corina Elena, one of the founders of the band, had to say about the re-issue: "After all these years playing in Vorus and Putred, many people often ask about Deimos old material, wishing to have, especially the first album "Insane" on CD, since Bestial Records released it on cassette only in 1997. I realized that will be great to finally put it out on CD with the collaboration of Loud Rage Music as the executive producer.
Glad to witness the recent re-editions of some old classic Romanian death / thrash albums on CD format for the first time. I feel it is the right moment to do it and in some way to contribute to enrich the Romanian rock / metal archives, adding our little piece of history in the local metal scene."
The CD version comes with an enhanced sound and as bonus the three tracks of the band's demo from 1996 with their original sound.
Here's the track "Paranoia" taken off the re-issue of "Insomnia": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdLUpean9dk
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The Chilean metal force known as Critical Defiance has something for every thrash fan out there. Not in the sense of being homogenized and generic, but in their alchemical and nearly magical melding of blitzkrieg tempos, dizzying technicality, aggressive shouts and gang vocals, and--rarest of all for a post-1990 thrash act--a healthy dose of actual, memorable melody. Now about to drop their third full-length like a bomb from a warplane, they have added a new element to the mix: just a taste of the eerie melancholy and harsh melodrama of black metal.
Their release schedule has been nearly as fast as their music, with the debut (Misconception) coming in 2019, and its follow-up (No Life Forms) in 2022. They have let even less time elapse from then until this new platter's arrival, taking line-up changes in stride and pushing forward relentlessly regardless. The addition of Mauricio Toledo on guitar (just prior to their previous album) has pushed their music in new directions. That black metal aspect--some tremelo riffing, some blastbeats, bits of a distinctly new melodic sensibility--lends the album an updated feeling that sets it apart from its predecessors, while by no means abandoning the thrash foundation that has served them so well. All of this ambition is well-served by a terrific production job that balances just the right amount of rawness and polish. Three albums in, Critical Defiance are poised to deliver their most ferocious work yet. Angry yet uplifting, full of the spirit of true metal both old and new, it's a record that only these guys could make.
Line-up:Felipe Alvarado - Vocals, Guitars
Ignacio Arévalo - Bass
Rodrigo Poblete - Drums
Mauricio Toledo - Guitars
Nicolás Young - Guitars
From Villa Alemana, Chile
Artwork: Julián Mora
Release date: 24th May2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.´
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Label: Purity Through FireRelease date: march 21st 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Carpathian Forest | Taake | Darkthrone | Craft
“Phase transition from a fleshbag to dirt, scars of passage on the face of the earth
Foam of loss solidifies as soil, maggots swirl in loathsome lace that’s never to uncoil…”- Tomb Ore – Meister Leonhardt
This dream began so long ago I fear it may never end. I will walk this path of ice forever, a gleaming bridge through the impenetrable darkness, flickering diamonds in the torchlight. It leads me through the dark, but only further into the endless black. The voices of ghosts, spirits capricious and malicious my only companions, as I stumble on through the soul-searing cold, through the night country, through this world of death…
Thanatopoeia, the debut full length album from Meister Leonhardt, is as raw as frostbite, as cold as death…there is no comfort to be found here; only a howling blizzard of choking darkness, an unbearable emptiness that can never be filled. This is black metal pared to the bone, leaving only its chilling, hopeless essence. Perfectly formed from ashes, decay, ice and spite, these eight arias to despair are shattering hammer blows to the illusions we hide behind on our bitter stagger from womb to tomb. The jarring melodies of ‘Fulcrum’ are like a carousel possessed, broken nails tearing skin as its rotting hands caress your spine. ‘The Imago Paradigm’ leads a tribe of mouldering skeletons in a rattling dance as they revel in their oblivion; a morbid celebration of death and dying, of endings and the nothingness that lies at the end of our road of tears. Strident riffs and merciless rhythms, skin flaying blasts and twists of gothic ritual…Thanatopoeia is glorious in its nihilistic onslaught. From the opening chimes of ‘Bliss Of Impermanence’ that summon visions of the vast, eternal void to the wounding, unreasoning wickedness of ‘Taphotaxis’, that accompanies your final surrender to this melancholy draught, laced with gut-eating poison. Drawing on all their collective experience within the deepest pits of the underground, the members of Meister Leonhardt have carved out an obsidian monolith of sound – implacable, remorseless and unfathomable.
“A filth to be born, a failure to grow, a misery to live through…”- The Imago Paradigm – Meister Leonhardt
In the three years that have passed since Meister Leonhardt released their first, self-titled mini-album there have been changes in the make-up of this darkest of entities – a new rhythm section has been initiated into the cult – but the dedication to the dark has only increased. Thanatopoeia leads the listener into previously unexplored depths, confronting them with the harshest truths and the most unbearable of realities. This masterpiece of bleakness and horror will be unveiled by Purity Through Fire on March 21st – and from then there will be no way back to the light
“We’re all in the night country now…”- Otis Heiss (True Detective)
Line-up:
Vaarwel – Voice/Text
RDSL – Guitar/Music
M - Guitar
I. Rex - Bass
D. - Drums
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SYMAKYA - "PROJECT 11"
In "Project Eleven," the band embarks on an inner adventure, delving into the quest for signs and evidence to explain human evolution, complexities, and the pursuit of truth. Their music, influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) and the robust '90s power metal scene, integrates diverse orchestral elements, creating a distinctive blend with a touch of progressive metal. Inspired by iconic bands like Iron Maiden, Tool, Shadow Gallery, Tourniquet, Pain of Salvation, Judas Priest, Symphony X, Kamelot, and more, Symakya's sound encapsulates a fusion of these influences, offering a compelling sonic journey.
Symakya's debut album, "Majestic 12: Open Files," received widespread acclaim upon its 2011 release. Now, after 13 years, the eagerly awaited successor, "Project 11," is set to release in April 2024. Produced by Symakya, and mastered by Mika Jussila from the Finnvox studio, this album promises to continue the band's legacy of excellence.
The album's digital release date is April 5th, 2024.
Tracklist01 The Observer
02 The Height of Endymion
03 Phenomenon
04 Lunar Obsession
05 Eleven
06 Horses of Apollo
07 The Oath
08 Land
09 Full Moon
10 Sea of Silence
Symakya, formed in October 2008 by Matthieu Morand, Kevin Kazek, and Thomas Das Neves, merges diverse musical backgrounds to create a powerful blend of prog, melody, and intensity. With bass virtuoso Julien Kuhn now on board, the band leverages their extensive musical experience.
Matthieu Morand, the frontman of Elvaron and guitarist-composer for Akroma and Dusk Of Delusion, brings a wealth of experience, having released 5 albums since 1997 and performing alongside notable acts like Iron Maiden and Helloween. Kevin Kazek, frontman of Seyminhol, boasts a rich history with 5 albums since 2002 and collaborations with artists like Lord Siggi and Alexander Landenburg (Annihilator). Thomas Das Neves, known for his drumming prowess in Deficiency, Seyminhol, and Heavenly, adds his expertise to Symakya, with a track record that includes recording the album "Virus" and performing at major festivals. Bassist Julien Kuhn, recognized for his contributions to bands like Diamond Dust and Surtr, showcases his skills honed at the Music Academy International and the Conservatoire de Metz.
Symakya's project is rooted in the exploration of ancient astronaut theory, drawing inspiration from the holy bible, classical literature, and the works of Greek and Roman writers. The band has crafted a unique universe of conquest, beliefs, and mythology that reflects metaphysical and ufological themes throughout human history.
Line up:
Kevin Alexandre Stanislas Kazek: Vocals
Matthieu Morand: Guitars, Keys & Orchestrations
Thomas Das Neves: Drums
Julien Kuhn: Bass & Fretless Bass
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DAUÐARÓ – “EYÐIMÖRKIN”
Label : The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 23/04/2024
Genre : Ritualistic Black Funeral Doom Metal from Iceland
Dauðaró is, undoubtedly, one of the bands poised to lead the new revolutionary generation of Icelandic extreme metal musicians, a project that, beyond the initial layer of suffocating and monolithic funeral doom metal, is capable of spawning a surprising captivating universe, with touches of the obscurest black metal and truly unique atmospheres, in a few words, one of the few bands that objectively possesses a personal, distinctive and unmistakable sound...
What Dauðaró suggests with Eyðimörkin is a profound initiatory experience, introspective and transformative, a shamanic journey to our innermost selves through an atavistic desert in pursuit of what some call redemption, a colossal theme of deeply personal and emotional funeral doom overloaded with signals, ancient voices recognizable only to the soul, imbued with ritualistic sounds and shrouded in a deeply dark and enigmatic aura...
Released as a unique limited edition, Eyðimörkin is presented in a lavish oversized digifile with an exclusive soft-touch matte laminate, printed cardboard sleeve to protect the CD and a free digital download card... all the material has been completely remastered exclusively for this edition, elevating its sound quality far beyond the original, a brillant find for fans of bands like Dolorian, Hipoxia, Skepticism, The Ruins of Beverast, Esoteric or Thergothon...
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Prepare for an otherworldly journey as the outstanding black/death metal force PARACRONA unveils the lyric video for "SUN GOD," the eponymous track from their highly anticipated album due for re-release on April 12, 2024, via Wormholedeath. Delving deep into the mysteries of ancient Egypt, PARACRONA invites fans to embark on an epic journey through sound and symbolism.
PARACRONA,
born from the chance meeting of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein
Hansen at Wacken Open Air in 2007, melds artistic vision with melodic
intensity. Hailing from the Netherlands and Norway, these diverse talents,
bonded by a love for metal music, embarked on a musical journey that redefined
their artistry.Their collaboration ignited in Oslo a few months later, intertwined Øystein's seasoned guitar expertise, honed in bands like Fortid, with Ringo's fervor for expression and songwriting finesse. The recording odyssey for "Sun God" began in the fall of 2016, resulting in a sonic exploration traversing metal styles, termed affectionately as "Titanium" or "Quantum Realism Metal."
Themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle infuse their lyrics, encapsulating real-life chapters within each track. Despite hurdles, including Ringo's battle with cancer in 2021, collaborations with professionals like Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm added finesse to their sound.
Live performances feature a talented roster, enhancing the experience. PARACRONA's album release concert at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, featuring Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, epitomized dedication to an unforgettable scene experience.
PARACRONA transcends being just a band; it's a collective embodiment of resilience, passion, and artistic innovation. Join their journey, witness their sonic tapestry, and immerse yourself in the power of their music.
Line up:
Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar - vocals
Øystein Hansen - lead guitar
Audun Melby - rhythm guitar
Laszlo Juhos - drums
Gregg Roland Schneider - bass
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Label Independent ReleaseRelease date: april 5th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Arch Enemy | In Flames | Dark Tranquillity | Soilwork
“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.”– J. Robert Oppenheimer
They walk the wastelands of a world laid low by climate catastrophe, greed and humanity’s insatiable lust for power. Five bards of a dystopian near-future they carry their bandolier of songs through a broken landscape, bringing tales of hope, tragedy and dire lessons that must never be forgotten to the isolated and alone. And all of their ballads of an age forsaken, a once great civilisation brought down, begin with the same portentous words…Once Upon the End...
Hailing from Paris, the city of lights, Once Upon the End are a melodic death metal band that look beyond those fabled lights and into the hungry darkness that waits at the end of mankind’s calamitous path. Their songs are set in the last days of the world as we know it and in the shattered kingdom of nightmares that lies on the other side of our self-inflicted doom. Their impending EP, Archive 200, features a blend of new songs and past classics, completely re-worked and re-recorded with the stunning vocals of recent recruit Ezalyr. Ezalyr’s voice possesses a magnificent duality, blending towering melodic strength with a raw, impassioned, caustic rasp that rides upon the surging waves of power generated by the band’s momentous riffs. ‘We Are The Dead’ – an ode to the survivors of Once Upon the End’s conceptual apocalypse – is a perfect illustration of everything this exceptional band has to offer; beginning with a haunting melodic introduction that explodes into a ravenous swarm of guitars. Elsewhere solos spiral into the heavens while a roaming bass presence weaves an underlying layer of sonorous, unspoken words. The drums provide an unflinching intensity and unstoppable momentum throughout every subtle shift in tempo and that fierce, blazing vocal seizes your attention in an unbreakable grip. Yet for all its magnificence ‘We Are The Dead’ does not stand alone on the landscape of ruin that is Archive 200 – ‘Dying Concrete’ bears witness to the collapse of human society with a fizzing energy and majestic choruses, ‘Moon Scavengers’ boasts some of the finest riffs you will ever hear as it shifts between moods and rhythms with an effortless, accomplished poise, while ‘The Old Ones’ provides a breathtaking, multi-faceted conclusion to a truly remarkable melodic death metal collection.
It’s been eight years since Once Upon the End began the exploration of their dark, fantastical world and the journey is becoming more enthralling and exciting with every release. Their 2021 debut album, The Next Chapter, was an impressive piece of work, but with Archive 200 this French band have really thrust their standard into the torn soil of the melodic death metal battlefield and issued a daunting challenge to all. Mastered by Frédéric Gervais (Pensées Nocturnes, Glorior Belli, In The Woods etc) Archive 200 sounds crisp and clear, yet richly textured, making the most of every nuance and detail in these fine songs. On April 5th step across the threshold into a chilling vision of the future and embrace the incredible song craft, musicianship and sheer power of Once Upon the End.
Line-up:
Ezalyr - Vocals
Groly - Bass
Loerk - Guitar
Koal – Guitar
Tentrom - Drums
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Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Tidal, apple Music, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/postpulse-tasteoffreedom
About 'Return to the Halls'
'Return to the Halls' represents a bold leap for modern death metal, blending its signature intensity with diverse musical influences in all the right ways.
'Return to the Halls' is a testament to Post Pulse's evolutionary journey. It marries aggression and beauty in a way that challenges and captivates listeners.
"Antti [Karhu] 's vision for this record was so inspiring that we decided to break away from seven years of releasing singles and EPs to ensure it would come to life. The music on Return to the Halls is different from anything you may have heard from Post Pulse over the years. Hell, one listen through the new single Taste of Freedom will show you that we've got much more to offer the world." -Sam Roon, Bass & Synths
About The 'Taste of Freedom' Music Video
'Taste of Freedom' is an intense song that discusses the contrast between social norms and the natural human desire to break them. The music video for 'Taste of Freedom' reflects that contrast with high-impact lighting that showcases this contrast visually. The video's director, Joona Mäki, pushed the band to its limit, demanding every ounce of energy from each performance. The result is a powerful visual statement that compliments the song's purpose.
Watch 'Taste of Freedom' by Post Pulse on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh3gZJ5laoE
Inside 'Return to the Halls'
At the heart of this album lies "Taste of Freedom," a song that epitomizes the band's push towards a more expansive sound.
"Even the writing process for this album was unorthodox. The main ideas were written on guitar, and later arranged for various instruments, parts and sounds. The focus isn't on individual parts, allowing the songs to present the energy and emphasis. We had a clear vision of what we wanted the songs on this album to be. For example, we wanted a two and a half minute song, so we wrote it." -Antti Karhu, Guitar & Programming
The album's creation was a shared journey of exploration, drawing from the band's eclectic tastes to forge something unprecedented.
From the sheer power of death metal to the nuanced touches of EDM and ambient jazz, 'Return to the Halls' celebrates musical curiosity and innovation.
This collaborative effort highlights the limitless possibilities of music when approached with openness and creativity.
Cultural Impact of 'Return to the Halls'
With
'Return to the Halls,' Post Pulse ignites a dialogue on the role of music
within our culture. It asserts that music transcends mere sound to become a
collective experience that brings people together in a time when we are so
easily divided."This world is a relentless, overflowing cesspool of political and religious vomit that successfully divides and pits us against one another. Post Pulse aims to counter that by standing side-by-side with those who understand that there's more to life than what divisive influencers sell us. We have music. Post Pulse doesn't care if you love country music, rap, black metal or iskelmä. Your love of music is why we welcome you with open arms." -Sam Roon
The album embodies the band's ethos of defiance and unity, championing music as a force for communal values and personal liberation.
'Return to the Halls' serves as a call to action for listeners to embrace curiosity and tell their own stories without fear of judgment.
Join the Movement
Post Pulse invites listeners to be part of this transformative musical journey. Pre-order your copy of 'Return to the Halls' on the band's website or Bandcamp.
For further details on 'Return to the Halls', visit https://www.postpulsefinland.com/.
Pre-order' Return to the Halls': Pre-order the album today to ensure you're among the first to experience the full force of Post Pulse's latest work. Visit https://www.postpulsefinland.com/ to secure your copy and get exclusive pre-order benefits.
Watch the "Taste of Freedom" Music Video: Immerse yourself in the visual representation of Post Pulse's anthem to explore curiosity: watch the official music video for 'Taste of Freedom': https://youtu.be/gh3gZJ5laoE
By experiencing 'Return to the Halls', you won't just listen to an album; you'll become part of a movement that values music as a force for cultural enrichment and connection.
Join Post Pulse on this journey and make 'Return to the Halls' a beacon for hope in difficult times.
About Post Pulse
Post Pulse is a Helsinki-based metal band motivated by a deep-rooted connection to the culture and unifying force of music.
After more than seven years of releasing singles and EPs, May 31, 2024, marks the release of Post Pulse's second full-length album, 'Return to the Halls'; a Death Metal album inspired by atypical genres like Pop, EDM, and Ambient Jazz.
Post Pulse (Est. 2015) consists of its four founding members:
Antti Karhu - Guitars, backing vocals, programming, and primary songwriter (Shining [Nor]
Diablerie, ex-The Man-Eating Tree)
Sam Roon - Bass, synths (ex-HUNG [USA], ex-Indestructible Noise Command [USA])
Tapani Rantanen - Lead vocals (Sigyn, ex-Code Unknown)
Anttoni Välimaa - Drums (Abstrakt, ex-Stygian Creations)
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Suggested writing topics
The Evolution of Post Pulse: Explore the band's journey from their debut album 'The Halls of the Damned' to the innovative sounds of 'Return to the Halls.'
Behind 'Taste of Freedom': Delve into the creation of the lead single, its themes, and why it's more than just a song—it's a statement.
Breaking Genre Boundaries: Analyze how 'Return to the Halls' challenges traditional death metal conventions by incorporating diverse musical influences.
The Role of Music in Cultural Unity: Reflect on Post Pulse's belief in music as a unifying force and how 'Return to the Halls' embodies this philosophy.
The Visual Aesthetics of 'Taste of Freedom': A look at the conceptualization and execution of the music video, and how it complements the song's message.
Fan Reactions and Community Impact: Gauge initial reactions to 'Return to the Halls' and its effect on the metal community and beyond.
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VoidKeeper unveils their latest single from their newest album with "Hollow," a profound exploration of the deteriorating essence of humanity. Delving into the façade worn by ordinary individuals, the song is a poignant reflection on the breakdown of the human form. Drawing inspiration from the aftermath of anger, depression, and mental decay, "Hollow" serves as a cathartic outlet for the pent-up emotions accumulated over a lifetime.
With its haunting melody, the track invites listeners to immerse themselves in its depths, allowing suppressed feelings of rage, despair, and existential anguish to surface. As the song progresses, a tumultuous breakdown ensues, marked by a crescendo of pure fury. Fronted by a visceral scream, VoidKeeper channels a sense of profound desolation through raw, unbridled release.
Driven by relentless bass lines and punctuated by thunderous drumming, "Hollow" emanates an ominous atmosphere synonymous with the band's signature chaos. Through its evocative lyrics and visceral instrumentation, the song confronts the darkest aspects of human nature—the internal turmoil that has plagued generations, the stifling of emotions, and the culmination of a lifetime of suppressed rage.
Originating from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, VoidKeeper epitomizes the enduring spirit of heavy metal, delivering a visceral sonic experience that resonates with audiences on a visceral level. "Hollow" stands as a testament to the band's ability to capture the essence of human vulnerability and transcendence through the power of music.
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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The band's newest EP is a return to the band's death metal roots and delivers a focused old-school attack drawing inspiration from the established pillars of extreme metal while enhancing their signature edge with a dirtier brand of the New Wave of American Death Metal. ASSIMILATOR is unafraid to push the beyond and unapologetic for striving further. The band invites you to indulge in this raw and intense experience as they pursue the dark and the heavy.
Expelled into Suffering is set for release on June 21. The EP will be available for pre-order on May 21 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
Tracklisting:1) Expelled into Suffering
2) Nocturnal Forge
3) Changeling
4) I Am
Artwork for Expelled into Suffering by Karl Dahmer (Dahmer Art).
Stream ASSIMILATOR's self-titled debut album at https://assimilatormetal.bandcamp.com/album/assimilator or on Spotify
"Blend of Gothenberg melodeath with a dirtier breed of US thrash metal" - Decibel Magazine
Hard-hitting and unrelenting, ASSIMILATOR comes storming out of Indiana with a powerful sound and a taste for touring the underground metal scene. The band is rapidly building a name for themselves as road warriors grinding across the country in the name of the next sick show.
ASSIMILATOR is comprised of veterans from the Midwest death metal scene and, are from a different sonic ancestry from many of their contemporaries. Calling back to a time when speed and brutality went hand in hand, offering blackened riffs to the metal gods.
ASSIMILATOR has completed three tours across 14 states, played Full Terror Assault, and opened for the likes of Deicide, Obituary, and Suicide Silence to name a few. This is a band who are striving to deliver the complete package with the drive to achieve what they desire.
ASSIMILATOR is:
Tim Kenefic: guitar and vocals
David Sueoka: bass and vocals
Tyler Witte: drums
Noah Werner: guitar
https://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/
https://www.facebook.com/assimilatormetal
Excerpt - "an old school sound drawing comparisons to Gorguts, Immolation, Morbid Angel, and Neurosis. Their abrasive focus on pain and anguish invokes feelings of unsettling isolation resulting in a bleak take on death metal"
MÆRE –“ ...AND THE UNIVERSE KEEPS SILENT “
For
fans of: Gorguts, Incantation, Morbid
Angel, Immolation, Replicant, Phobocosm, Saevus FinisEnveloping the listener in darkness and thereby heightening the auditory perception, the music Mære create feels too personal and impactful, and lingers around in the human psyche longer than it should. The atmosphere in this pitch black, vacuum-like environment is all too palpable, nearly deafening even in its silence or the slower, pensive, heart-bursting parts, and the spoken words, when chanted or whispered, are bound to get imprinted deep into the consciousness. The music, through repetition, causes a state of trance which is next to impossible to snap out of. The gargantuan riffs writhing, swirling around with purpose in the vast nothingness are far too compelling, and standing in the middle of the vortex, the listener, only gets sucked deeper into the void. It is clear that '...And the Universe Keeps Silent' is an outstanding, highly immersive debut full length from this German band having experienced members, and it's an album whose music will infiltrate and haunt the deepest and darkest recesses of the mind.
Line up:
III - Guitars
IV (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion) - Bass
V (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion, Fetocide) - Drums, guitars
Mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Ingo Neugebauer
Track listing:
1. All Those Things We've Never Been (The Grandeur of Nihilism)
2. Traumlande (Ascending The Abyss)
3. The Darkness Is Your Mother
4. Zdrowas Mario (Building The Temple)
5. Think Of Me As Fire
Official release date - April 19th, 2023
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https://www.facebook.com/MaereOfficial
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Chaosophilia" delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the thorny realms of numbness and existential futility. The album's lyrical narrative encapsulates the struggle, bipolarity, and acceptance of life's absurdity. The band's sonic concoction blends black and death metal, enriched with thrash and melodic death metal elements, creating a musical canvas that mirrors the internal chaos and cosmic void.
Formed in 2004 in the small village of Úny, Hungary, Exodikon initially embraced melodic death metal influences. After a hiatus and a relocation to Budapest, the band reinvented itself, incorporating black metal into their sound. Their debut album, "Árnyam útján," garnered acclaim, leading to opportunities to share stages with iconic bands like The True Mayhem and I Am Morbid.
The band’s second full-length album, “Chaosophilia”, contains eight songs in English and is expected to help them reach a wider audience who can resonate with their reflections on frustrated numbness
Tracklist01 Intro
02 The Awakening Depth-The Psychics of the Manipulated
03 Life Weight Loss-The Aesthetics of Contempt
04 The Nature of Descent
05 The Lord of Wounds–The Incubation of Pain
06 Uninverse-The Logic of Zeitgeist
07 Collapse-The Semantics of Liberty
08 Imago Dei–The Syntax of Deity
09 Untermensch-The Psychics of Deceivers
Line-up:
Attila István Hekele - Drums
Ferenc Pósfai - Guitar
Gábor Dávid Borhidi - Guitar/vocals
József Pósfai - Bass/vocals
www.exodikon.com
www.facebook.com/exodikon
WATCH Innocent lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fefopRvoWAs
The band comments:"Innocent" tells a sensitive story about the encounter between two people. In the song, you can also hear what Dead End Finland is basically about.
The song starts with just a piano and during its duration of just under four minutes, it grows towards the end to such proportions that you rarely hear anymore in contemporary music. The hundred-track song with choirs and orchestrations is, in its epicness, Dead End Finland's most impressive production ever. Nina Kuronen features as a guest in the song."
LISTEN Innocent on steaming services: https://push.fm/fl/def-innocent
Biography:
Dead End Finland is a melodic metal band from Helsinki founded in 2007. The lineup, which has remained unchanged since the beginning, has enabled the band's sound to develop into its current rich form. Dead End Finland is difficult to place into any specific genre, and in the songs you can hear tones from classical music to death metal. During the years, the band's style has become even more bombastic and melodic. The compositions have gained more depth and insight. The upcoming sixth album takes the band in a more modern direction, although Dead End Finland's recognizable sound and basic elements are still easily heard.
Line-up:
Mikko Virtanen - Vocals
Santtu Rosén - Guitars & Bass
Miska Rajasuo - Drums
Jarno Hänninen – Keys
http://www.deadendfinland.com
http://facebook.com/deadendfinland
The official video for first single "Burning Light" has been premiered by Metal Injection. Check it out below!
https://metalinjection.net/video/vale-of-pnath-returns-after-five-years-with-a-new-single-new-album-announcement
"Burning Light" will be available on all platforms this coming Friday, March 22.
The band released the following statement concerning the new album:
"It’s been 5 years since our last release, Accursed. The EP really was a new avenue for the band as we leaned further toward a more blackened approach stylistically. Having more of a tech death background, this EP was a way to lead our fans into the next era. Between The Worlds of Life and Death is an album that really is just a continuation of what we started with Accursed. It captures the band's core sound, but also brings a newer and bold take on this brand of metal. We want this to be the most approachable album we have made for metal fans. We want people to put this on and be sucked in immediately, yet keep coming back for more.”
Track
Listing:1. The Forgotten Path (Intro)
2. Silent Prayer
3. Soul Offering
4. Shadow
5. Uncertain Tomorrow
6. Beneath Ashen Skies
7. No Return, No Regret
8. Echoes Of The Past (Interlude)
9. Burning Light
Vale of Pnath will hit the road in May with co-headliners Abigail Williams and special guests Summoning The Lich for a U.S. tour! Tickets are available at https://linktr.ee/valeofpnath
Line-up:
Ken Scorceron - Vocals / Guitar
Vance Valenzuela - Guitar
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Austin Rolla - Bass
Guest Appearances:
Michael Wilson - Guest solo in “No Return, No Regret.”
Donny Burbage (Cradle of Filth, Aether Realm) - Guest solo (#2) in “Shadow” and in “Soul Offering.”
Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) - Guest solo in “Beneath Ashen Skies.”
Matthew Brown (Demon King) - Guest solo (#1) in “Shadow.”
Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, Obscura, Alkaloid) - Guest solo in "Uncertain Tomorrow."
Album Credits:
Bass on all tracks performed by Ken Scorceron.
“The Forgotten Path” & “Echoes of the Past” composed by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun).
Cello performed by Christopher Edward Brown,
Drum tracking By Robert Velazquez Swanson / Mayhemness Recording Studio.
All music composed by Vance Valenzuela, Ken Sarafin and Ken Scorceron.
Produced by Ken Scorceron.
Mixed and Mastered by Ken Scorceron.
Additional editing: Samuel Bassani, Tom Connolly.
Album Cover: Zac Shiffer
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Tracklist1. Non Stop Ruthless Crushing
2. Thy Enemies Driven Before Me
3. Kingdom Ossuarium
4. Hatesworn Shitstorm
5. Scum Beneath the Skin
6. Wolves Amongst Sheeple
7. Bastards of Zeus
8. Bow to None
9. Deathblessed
10. Skullfucking Domination
With thunderous grooves and a relentless onslaught of old-school death metal, "Non-Stop Ruthless Crushing" is a testament to Skulldozer's uncompromising sonic assault. Originally unleashed in 2023, this reissue breathes new life into a classic, delivering groovy hooks and traditional death metal punch with a heavy dose of southern sludge.
In a statement from the band, the members express profound gratitude for the opportunity to work with Wormholedeath: "Skulldozer is eternally grateful and honored to sign with WormholeDeath Records for the release of our debut album "Non-Stop Ruthless Crushing". We are so excited to work with such a great label that will help us make 2024 a grand slam year. Huge thanks to Max, Carlo, and all at WormholeDeath for this amazing opportunity. Huge thanks to our manager Paul Andrejack of (EMG) Extreme Management Group. Huge thanks to all of our fans and supporters who continue to be a positive driving force. We love you all. Looking forward to crush your town in 2024."
Skulldozer was formed in Texas in January 2020 by Jason Ramsay-Guitarist/Vocalist. After relocating to Mississippi in 2021, Ramsay quickly hired legendary Gulf Coast talents to fill out the new lineup with Keith Dobson- Lead Guitar, Mike Spurlock- Bass, and Joel Stepp- Drums. Combining elements of traditional death metal and modern, melodic sludge, Skulldozer has truly captured a unique take on an old-school sound that stands out in the current stream of death metal
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Hailing from the trad-metal hotbed of Italy, HEXTAR were formed in November 2018 by the hands of Marco Scattolin (guitar), Emiliano Zinà (bass, then also backing vocals), and Andrea Feltrin (drums). Shortly after, Edoardo Loreggian joined and sang on the self-titled debut EP, released in April 2020 amidst the first Covid lockdowns. Edoardo left during the summer of 2020 due to stylistic differences, and with Emiliano now on vocals, the band released the single “Keep Our Flame Alive” during February of 2021. The title would prove prescient, as HEXTAR the band kept working on writing their first full-length, the then-to-be-titled Doomsayer, which would begin production during September 2022. Shortly after the drum recordings, the band had to part ways with Andrea due to personal issues. They then decided to keep working on the album behind the scenes while looking for a replacement, which came in the form of Amedeo Paolini, who joined in March 2023. The production of the album finally came to a close in October 2023, when HEXTAR were also joined by a long-sought second guitarist, Niccolò Giacometti.
At last here, Doomsayer is a big & boisterous blast of classic metal heroism. Ever since their inception, HEXTAR aimed at writing a style of power metal reminiscent of the genre’s early days. From early Helloween to likewise-early Blind Guardian, the inspirations can be heard aplenty across Doomsayer, but HEXTAR are nothing if not true heavy metal maniacs, and thus will one find plenty more traditional metal-oriented elements across the album. For those whose hearts similarly beat true, this debut album will tread some familiar territory, but territory that’s explored with power and personality, charisma and catchiness. Influences aside, which can’t be cataloged as easily as naming a couple foundational names of the genre, HEXTAR’s ultimate goal is to craft songs which can be simultaneously anthemic and laced with just enough complexity, pushing and pounding forward to song structures that are unexpected and varied but never nonsensical. Similarly, Zinà’s vocals display a wide range of note choices and timbres whilst remaining focused on heavy metal heroism; indeed, a great deal of the magic and machismo of Doomsayer comes down to his going-for-it throat. Nevertheless, HEXTAR are truly a full unit here, playing their hearts out together like a band of brothers, a brigade of warriors who wield fantastical guitar solos like dread swords.
A veritable blast from the past that’s thankfully set to slay the present, HEXTAR arrive on a plume of dragon fire with Doomsayer!
Line-up:Emiliano Zinà - Bass, Vocals
Marco Scattolin - Guitars
Amedeo Paolini - Drums
Niccolò Giacometti - Guitar
From Venice, Italy
Artwork: Simone Faggian a.k.a. thegarbagekid_
Release date: 24th May2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on orange vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
We're
proud to announce an imminent reissue of OF DARKNESS'
colossal 2023 debut album "MISSA TRIDENTINA". Formed
by veteran members of the Spanish extreme metal underground coming from bands
like Graveyard, Teitanblood and Emanation (among
others), Barcelona's abysmal black funeral doom miserists Of Darkness finally
bring us their 2023 light-devouring full-length abomination on vinyl format for
the first time ever.
A
colossal, subsonic deluge of agonizing misery churned from the wretched depths
of a lightless abyss, “Missa Tridentina” stands regal and imposing as
an absolute beast of 2023 extreme doom, possibly its greatest moment,
beautifully adorned with atypical elements of neoclassical composition, chamber
music, dark ambient, and ritualistic electronics to underline an impenetrable
genesis of divergence. An experimental approach that has exalted the work's
suffocating aura of surrealism and which embodies as a sentence of absolute
oblivion, condemning the listener to a horrific disembodiment of perpetual
aeonian torment. Few bands in recent times have had the vision and skill to
harness the same realms of crushing, slow-moving terror we've seen masterfully
captured in previous decades by the works of bands like Evoken, Nortt and
particularly Tyranny, the former a band whom Of Darkness most resemble due
to the unremitting darkness that burdens their aphotic craft. Yet the Spanish
abyss-shapers seem to have taken this dismal, subterranean audial nightmare of
theirs to an entire new realm of majesty, using experimental and
improvisational ornaments assembled from unconventional approaches and
instrumentations quite unprecedented for the style, to push their abysmal sonic
magma into an even more blighted niche of extremity, rarely - if ever before -
witnessed at such a terrifying and otherworldly state.
"Missa Tridentina" pre-orders are now available both for vinyl and digital formats via all our channels, with a global release date set for March 29 2024.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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https://sentientruin.com/bands#/of-darkness
Label: Soundage Productions
Release date: april 4th 2024
Genre: Ethnic Metal
For fans of: Tengger Cavalry | Sepultura | Moonsorrow | Eluveitie
I walk beneath the mountains, beside the tumbling streams of crystal water, over sand and stone and through the ages. I pass the ruins of fortresses and watchtowers that have guarded these passes from time immemorial, silently watching through the ever turning seasons. My measured steps upon the path kick up clouds of dust that rise like ghosts from the pages of history. Above me the golden eagles ride the air currents, screaming out their kingship, their dominance over this wild and beautiful kingdom. This is my home, the place that has shaped me; my blood is her blood – my Motherland.
Motherland is the ninth album from Concrete Age; an album like no other by a band like no other. A hymn to their birthplace, every song, every note, every word on this remarkable album is imbued with the spirit of the Caucasus, that incomparable region – birthplace of empires, steeped in blood and wonder – that lies between the Black and Caspian seas. From its very beginning, with the brilliant a cappella chant that ushers in opening track ‘Raida Rada’, Motherland transports the listener, across the miles and through the centuries, to stand below the towering peak of Mount Elbrus, to slip beneath the still waters of Lake Kara Kol, to stride upon the battlements of Narikala fortress and embrace the ancient stone of Geghard Monastery. ‘Battle For The Caucasus’ is powerful, aggressive, extreme metal that explodes in a dazzling display of ethnic colours and flavours and shamanistic magic. The haunting cry of ‘Nomads’ speaks to the soul, to our primal wanderlust and like the proverbial piper leads us far from hearth and home. From the thrilling, thrashing rage of ‘Cossack’s Pride’ to the dancing rhythms of ‘Mestizo’, the exotic melodies, intricate guitar lines and vital, vigorous drums of ‘Shalaho’ to the heart-lifting choruses and shimmering solo of the multi-faceted jewel that is ‘Adeghag’…there is so much to discover on this journey through the Motherland. When you listen to the strange majesty of this inspired collection of songs, you are hearing the sound of a band coming into the full realisation of their powers. With Concrete Age’s last album, the acclaimed Bardo Thodol, it seemed as if that was the ultimate expression of the band’s unique art. Yet with Motherland they have found another path that has led them even higher into the mountains, to lofty places previously unimagined.
Motherland feels vibrant and alive, with every single element of Concrete Age’s multitudinous sonic palette, each voice and instrument singing with a rich and vital clarity. The band have also employed the services of Nargathrond’s Sergey "Lazar" (Panzerfaust, Imperial Age etc) for a specific vinyl master – a further example of the care and attention to detail that can be felt radiating from every aspect of Motherland. When it is unveiled by SoundAge Productions on April 4th this album will captivate and enchant all who hear it. Those already familiar with the music of Concrete Age will be spellbound and thrilled by what the band have achieved. And those who are new to their magic will have their ears opened to a world of imagination, passion and creativity that stretches far beyond the accepted horizons of metal.
Line-up:
Ilia Morozov - Vocals/Guitars/Zurna/Baglama
Boris Zahariev - Guitars
Giovanni M Ruiu - Bass
Davide Marini - Drums
www.concreteage.co.uk/
"Missa Tridentina" pre-orders are now available both for vinyl and digital formats via all our channels, with a global release date set for March 29 2024.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/of-darkness-missa-tridentina
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/of-darkness
Label: Soundage ProductionsRelease date: april 4th 2024
Genre: Ethnic Metal
For fans of: Tengger Cavalry | Sepultura | Moonsorrow | Eluveitie
I walk beneath the mountains, beside the tumbling streams of crystal water, over sand and stone and through the ages. I pass the ruins of fortresses and watchtowers that have guarded these passes from time immemorial, silently watching through the ever turning seasons. My measured steps upon the path kick up clouds of dust that rise like ghosts from the pages of history. Above me the golden eagles ride the air currents, screaming out their kingship, their dominance over this wild and beautiful kingdom. This is my home, the place that has shaped me; my blood is her blood – my Motherland.
Motherland is the ninth album from Concrete Age; an album like no other by a band like no other. A hymn to their birthplace, every song, every note, every word on this remarkable album is imbued with the spirit of the Caucasus, that incomparable region – birthplace of empires, steeped in blood and wonder – that lies between the Black and Caspian seas. From its very beginning, with the brilliant a cappella chant that ushers in opening track ‘Raida Rada’, Motherland transports the listener, across the miles and through the centuries, to stand below the towering peak of Mount Elbrus, to slip beneath the still waters of Lake Kara Kol, to stride upon the battlements of Narikala fortress and embrace the ancient stone of Geghard Monastery. ‘Battle For The Caucasus’ is powerful, aggressive, extreme metal that explodes in a dazzling display of ethnic colours and flavours and shamanistic magic. The haunting cry of ‘Nomads’ speaks to the soul, to our primal wanderlust and like the proverbial piper leads us far from hearth and home. From the thrilling, thrashing rage of ‘Cossack’s Pride’ to the dancing rhythms of ‘Mestizo’, the exotic melodies, intricate guitar lines and vital, vigorous drums of ‘Shalaho’ to the heart-lifting choruses and shimmering solo of the multi-faceted jewel that is ‘Adeghag’…there is so much to discover on this journey through the Motherland. When you listen to the strange majesty of this inspired collection of songs, you are hearing the sound of a band coming into the full realisation of their powers. With Concrete Age’s last album, the acclaimed Bardo Thodol, it seemed as if that was the ultimate expression of the band’s unique art. Yet with Motherland they have found another path that has led them even higher into the mountains, to lofty places previously unimagined.
Motherland feels vibrant and alive, with every single element of Concrete Age’s multitudinous sonic palette, each voice and instrument singing with a rich and vital clarity. The band have also employed the services of Nargathrond’s Sergey "Lazar" (Panzerfaust, Imperial Age etc) for a specific vinyl master – a further example of the care and attention to detail that can be felt radiating from every aspect of Motherland. When it is unveiled by SoundAge Productions on April 4th this album will captivate and enchant all who hear it. Those already familiar with the music of Concrete Age will be spellbound and thrilled by what the band have achieved. And those who are new to their magic will have their ears opened to a world of imagination, passion and creativity that stretches far beyond the accepted horizons of metal.
Line-up:
Ilia Morozov - Vocals/Guitars/Zurna/Baglama
Boris Zahariev - Guitars
Giovanni M Ruiu - Bass
Davide Marini - Drums
www.concreteage.co.uk/
NEWS 17.3 2024
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gefunden. Besten dank an der Stelle schon mal an all die Leutchen, welche
unsere Arbeit immer noch zu schätzen wissen. Für alle, die noch unentschlossen sind,
sich mal unsere „Klolektüre“ einzuverleiben, gibts hier noch mal nen paar
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Mitsingen oder headbangen? Die schwedischen Mosher von LEACH stellen uns mit ihrem neuen Lyric-Video zur Single “SLICE OF LIFE” vor eine schwierige Wahl!
Die nördlichen Teile Europas leben in ihrem eigenen – aus der Sicht Außenstehender manchmal seltsam anmutenden – Zyklus von Licht und Dunkelheit. Und das gilt insbesondere für die skandinavischen Völker. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen der nie untergehenden Sonne einerseits und den Dämonen einer scheinbar endlosen Dunkelheit andererseits, ist es kein Wunder, dass sie jene Vielzahl von Mythen, Legenden und Märchen entwickeln konnten, für die sie bekannt sind. Ein reiches Erbe, das auch mit dem Siegeszug des elektrischen Lichts nicht untergegangen ist, denn eine Legion von E-Gitarren, streitlustigen Trommeln und fesselnden Stimmen oder, kurz gesagt, Heavy Metal hat es bewahrt, wiederbelebt und auch selbst aus ihm geschöpft. Ein Ergebnis all dessen ist das unglaubliche Scandi-Gespür für alle Arten von Hymnen, unabhängig vom tatsächlichen Genre.
Und wie schon die Schöpfungen der Mythologie seit vielen Jahrhunderten, ist Metal ein Heilmittel, das unsere Dämonen vertreibt und sie uns für einen Moment vergessen lässt. "Willst du abschütteln, was heute so an dir nagt? Nur zu", fordert das schwedische Moshbattalion LEACH auf: "Komm, brich deine Dunkelheit auf und packe dieses kostbare Stückchen Leben (Anm.: ‘Slice Of Life’) aus!"
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/nDhfJRDZtm4
"Slice Of Life" für deine persönliche Playlist: https://orcd.co/sliceoflife
Siehst du? Das war gar nicht so übel, oder? Jetzt sollte es weg sein, dieses nervenaufreibende Kitzeln in deinem Hinterkopf. Dieses Gefühl der Unerfülltheit, dass man etwas verpasst hat, ohne jemals eine Ahnung davon gehabt zu haben, was das überhaupt gewesen sein könnte. Sollte es jemals wiederkommen, bist du mit diesem Gefühl nicht allein: "Ich hasse dieses Gefühl, es ist, als hätte man einen Schatten, den ein Licht wirft, das man nie sieht", versucht LEACH-Sänger und Gitarrist Markus es zu ergründen, wenn er über die Bedeutung hinter der brandneuen Single “Slice Of Life” der Band spricht. "Aber das ist nichts, was ein punkiger, geradliniger Four-Beat-Rock, gemixt mit einem ordentlichen Schlag Metal, nicht heilen könnte, oder?" – Genau! Und jetzt nochmal von vorne, aber diesmal mitshouten, bitte!
“Slice Of Life” ist die dritte Singleauskopplung aus LEACHs vierten Album “NEW MODEL OF DISBELIEF”, das am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP erscheinen wird. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checke hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus: https://orcd.co/leach und vergiss nicht, die aktuellen Singles "Gone To Waste" (https://orcd.co/gonetowaste) und "All Rise" (https://orcd.co/leachallrise) direkt auf die Playlist(en) deiner Wahl zu werfen.
Über LEACH
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück."
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https://www.facebook.com/leachswe
UNDER THE BLACK SUN 2024: Billing komplett
Das Under The Black Sun Festival hat sich in über zwei Jahrzehnten bewegender Geschichte zu einem der größten Events für Black Metal in Deutschland entwickelt
2024 steht ein Jubiläum an. Denn das Under The Black Sun feiert seine 25. Ausgabe und Besucher dürfen sich einmal mehr auf ein erlesenes Billing aus internationalen Black-Metal-Größen und spannenden Newcomern freuen.
Jetzt ist das Billing komplett!
Bis auf eine Ausnahme erwarten Festivalbesucher ausschließlich Bands, die noch nie beim Under The Black Sun auf der Bühne standen.
Das Festival findet vom 04.07 – 06.07.2023 auf der Freilichtbühne in Friesack (nähe Berlin) statt.
Bands 2024
AEON WINDS (Slovakia)
BLACK ALTAR (Poland)
BLUTSTURM (Germany)
DELETERE (Canada)
ENISUM (Italy)
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH (Germany)
HAPPY DAYS (USA)
HEIMDALLS WACHT (Germany)
KHOLD (Norway)
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KROLOK (Slovakia)
OFERMOD (Sweden)
ORTUS (Germany)
OSSUAIRE (Canada)
OWLS WOODS GRAVES (Poland)
PECHSTEIN (Switzerland)
SAD (Greece)
SARGEIST (Finland )
TEMPLE OF EVIL (Cyprus)
TULUS (Norway)
UNHALLOWED (Germany)
VALOSTA VARJOON(Germany)
VERMILIA (Finland)
WARMOON LORD (Finland)
WOLVES OF PERDITION (Finland)
ZWIELICHT (Germany)
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Bis auf Deletere hat keine Band zuvor auf dem UTBS gespielt.
Anreise bereits ab Mittwoch möglich.
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Und während Psilos nicht auf ihrem Speiseplan stehen, so doch definitivNWOBHM – und zwar von Blitzkrieg-schnell bis schwer und langsam! Eine mögliche Antwort auf deine Frage könnte damit etwa “Army Of The Dead” des (außerhalb der USA) bald kommenden Album “KINGDOM IMMORTAL” sein.
Am düsteren Ende eines Intros, das sich so langsam und behaglich präsentiert wie ein guter alter Doom-Metal-Trauermarsch, zu dem sich eine Batterie Kampftrommeln gesellt, läutet ein einziger Glockenschlag sie ein, die massive Wand aus Mid-Tempo-Mosh, die den für das Funktionieren einer echten Metal-Hymne so grundlegenden infektiös-griffigen Refrain in sich trägt.
Und wie es begonnen hat, so soll es auch enden: mehr vom langsam brodelnden Groove, mehr Melodien in einem cremigen Gitarrensolo, und sogar noch mehr Totenglocken, die das Ende der Show einläuten – es sei denn, man achtet auf den Replay-Button und drückt ihn. In diesem Fall geht es direkt wieder zur Sache, mit Thrash, schwer wie die Sau, und dieser gewissen Rock'n'Roll-Attitüde, zu der sich die faszinierende Verspieltheit gesellt, die so viele von uns im NWOBHM finden und lieben. Und tatsächlich ist der Song ein Liebesbrief, eine Hommage, die da über den großen Teich zu uns geflogen kommt:
Link zum Song auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/TC9RUsG4UgU
Playlistfutter: https://orcd.co/aotd
Nach der Veröffentlichung auf dem US-Markt im Jahr 2022 stieg MIDNITE HELLIONs Album “Kingdom Immortal” sofort bei Metal Contraband und NACC Radio in die Charts ein. Und bald wird die verrückte zeitreisende Riffmaschine auch für europäische Fans des klassischen Nackenschredders erhältlich sein. Der Titel leitet sich vom Rock'n'Roll-Himmel ab, in den jeder verstorbene Musiker oder jede Band kommt, nachdem es zu Ende geht. Mit acht denkwürdigen Tracks versehen, wird "Kingdom Immortal" ab 12. April digital und auf CD, MC und LP erstmals auch außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten erhältlich sein.
“Kingdom Immortal” ab sofort als Pre-Order und Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/kingdomimmortal
Trackliste
:
1. H.M.O
2. She-Demon
3. Phantomland
4. Rapscallion
5. Speed Demon
6. Resurrected
7. Army Of The Dead
8. In Sickness And In Hell
Über MIDNITE HELLION
MIDNITE HELLION wurden 2011 von Schlagzeuger Drew Rizzo gegründet und nahmen 2016 mit dem Bassisten und Sänger Rich Kubik Gestalt an. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil – klassischer, schnörkelloser Heavy Metal, der unglaublich ansteckende Thrash-Riffs mit einer geradlinigen, spaßigen Bühnen-Attitüde serviert – machte die Jungs zu einer Top-Auswahl für Weltklasse-Acts, um ihr jeweiliges Publikum anzuheizen. Von ihrer starken lokalen und regionalen Fangemeinde befeuert, teilten MIDNITE HELLION die Bühnen bereits mit Overkill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen und vielen anderen.
Ihr elektrisierendes Debütalbum “Condemned to Hell” (2017) erwies sich als genau die Art von Abrissbirne, die die Band brauchte. Das Album, vom mehrfachen Marconi-Preisträger WSOU 89.5 FM aufgegriffen und großflächig verbreitet, bahnte der Band erfolgreich einen sicheren Weg in die breitere US-Metal-Szene. In weniger als einem Jahr wurde “Condemned to Hell” zu einem nationalen Phänomen – analog zu MIDNITE HELLION als Tournee-Act, der überall intensive Moshpits auslöste. Der Tourzyklus zum Album erreichte Ende 2018 seinen Höhepunkt, als die Band die Bühnen mit OTEP und THE WORLD OVER im Mittleren Westen und in den Bergregionen der USA teilte.
Beflügelt von der Unbändigkeit ihrer Fans sowie der Energie, die sie von diesem Publikum zurückerhalten hatten, und getrieben von einem Sack voller neuer Songs und Ideen, die sie mit nach Hause brachten, betraten MIDNITE HELLION im August 2019 die Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY.
Für die Aufnahme ihres zweiten Albums “Kingdom Immortal” benötigten sie nur sechs Tage mit der Hilfe des Kult-Produzenten Alex Perialas, der in der Vergangenheit dazu beigetragen hatte, den charakteristischen Thrash-Sound von Anthrax/S.O.D, Overkill oder Testament zu formen und auch Joe Bonamassas Musik das eine oder andere Pfund hinzufügen konnte.
Das Mixing fand im März und das Mastering im Mai 2021 statt, bevor der Vinyl-Cut bei Infrasonic Sound durch Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) erfolgte.
“Kingdom Immortal” war bei den Radiosendern in den Vereinigten Staaten von Anfang an erfolgreich und landete landesweit unter den Top 5 der meistgehörten Alben im Radio.
Infolgedessen tourten MIDNITE HELLION im Sommer 2022 mit Anvil für 39 Konzerte durch die USA, um das Album zu unterstützen, gefolgt von einer zweiten US-Tour mit Anvil für weitere 25 Auftritte im Frühjahr 2023.
Auf dem Weg zur ersten weltweiten Veröffentlichung, einschließlich Europa, werden MIDNITE HELLION später im Jahr 2024 eine ausgedehnte USA-Kanada-Tour mit der deutschen Metal-Maschine U.D.O. absolvieren. Der Sturm aus der Vergangenheit ist noch lange nicht vorbei.
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MANUS
MORTIS,
das Death Metal Urgestein aus Backnang, macht seit über 20 Jahren die Bühnen
dieser Welt unsicher. Im Zyklus ihrer Veröffentlichungen ist das neue Album „SHORES
OF HELL“ (Vö: 23.03.2024) ein weiterer Meilenstein, der jeden old
school Fan umhauen wird.
„Shores of hell“ wurde live aufgenommen und quasi in Echtzeit auf Vinyl geschnitten.
Das ist Death Metal in seiner reinsten und brutalsten Form. Fernab vom Mainstream, wurde auf dem Album alles darangesetzt, so authentisch wie möglich zu klingen.
Wer MANUS MORTIS live kennt, wird dieses Album lieben. Und noch besser - mit „Shores of hell“ holt man sich ein Livekonzert der Band in Studioqualität direkt ins Wohnzimmer!
Einen ersten Vorgeschmack auf das, was die Death Metal Welt zu erwarten hat, gibt es mit dem Song „Dark corners“ ab sofort hier zu hören und sehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnywint75ts
„Shores of hell“ Album Release-Party: 23.03.2024 Stuttgart, Club Zentral
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Seit über 30 Jahren tragen SICK OF SOCIETY,
DIE SIFFER und B-WARE zum Kulturbild im Untergrund
der deutschsprachigen Musiklandschaft bei. Nach unzähligen gemeinsamen
Konzerten in den letzten 12 Jahren in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz
erscheint nun die erste gemeinsame Veröffentlichung. Die gelebte
und gepflegte Bandfreundschaft spiegelt sich in der Split-EP „SCHAFE IM
WOLFSPELZ“ (VÖ: 15.03.2024) auf 7“ Vinyl und CD, sowie natürlich auf
allen gängigen Streaming-Portalen wider.
Neben bisher unveröffentlichten Beiträgen der jeweiligen Musikgruppe, sind die Höhepunkte dieses Tonträgers zweifelsohne die Neuinterpretationen eines älteren Songs durch die jeweils andere Band. Wobei die jeweiligen Versionen weit über das klassische Covern hinausgeht. Die Schallplatten in farbigem Vinyl mit ansprechendem Artwork zeigen die Professionalität und die Energie, mit welcher hier geklotzt und nicht gekleckert wurde und offenbaren, dass auch nach 30 Jahren gemeinsamen Vergießens von Blut, Schweiß und Tränen im Proberaum oder auf den Bühnen Europas genügend Herzblut, Kraft und Energie in den Bands steckt.
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When they first got together in 2012, Tor-Helge Skei (MANES, MANII etc.) and Anna Murphy (CELLAR DARLING, ex-ELUVEITIE) had it in mind that LETHE would act as a home for their musical and artistic aspirations. Which is precisely what happened. And now, two much-admired albums later, the Swiss/Norwegian duo are ready with their third full-length album "ALIENATION".
Ahead of its release on Dark Essence Records on the 26th April, a second track from "Alienation" has been released. Titled "Éternel" the single can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services at: https://orcd.co/eternel
Introducing the single, LETHE had this to say:
The album is pretty varied, and it's difficult to select a few songs to represent it as a whole.. but, trying to show some different sides of it, here's a slightly 'sharper' and more energetic song this time, featuring the usual suspects - Eivind Fjøseide on guitars, Tor Arne Helgesen on drums, plus Pierre Ripka on vocals... enjoy! Become Alienated!
Named after one of the five rivers of Hades in Greek mythology, LETHE was built on the premise that the music created by the duo would follow only one rule, and that is that there would be no rules, no expectations and no compromises, thus allowing the band to experiment with their sound at every possible level.
LETHE's music is therefore quite unique and very personal. A melting pot of dark rock, pop, electronic, experimentation and metal, filled with an atmosphere that is cold and harsh and interwoven with beautiful melodies and mesmerizing grooves.
It is a sound that has variously been described as "genre-bending", "style-bastardization", "eclectic", and even "just plain weird", resulting in LETHE being able to straddle a variety of disciplines, without having to fit themselves into any one in particular. Something that has drawn fans of all kinds of genres to the band.
"Alienation" itself took longer to appear given the circumstances that affected so much new music over the past few years, and it continues to explore LETHE's idiosyncratic soundscapes, whilst at the same time giving Tor-Helge and Anna the freedom to explore new avenues, as they explain:
The 3rd chapter of the Lethe saga is, as always, an eclectic blend of expressions and atmospheres and moods, and not many defined borders, styles or rules.. Lyrically it's about being outsiders, outcasts, and alienated in various forms, mentally, physically, ideologic(ally).. and musically.. (hence the album title).. So, join us on another journey, a personal and alternate one..
Track listing on "Alienation", which features guest appearances by
members of ATROX, MANES, THE 3RD and THE MORTAL, and artwork by Tom
Korsvold. is as follows:
Anhedonia
Brighter
When it’s Over
Éternel
Crossroads
Sedator
Erosion
Worm
"Alienation" will be released in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Purple Vinyl formats, and is now available to pre-order from:
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
https://lethemetal.bandcamp.com/album/alienation
A video for the previously released single "Erosion", comprised of clips taken from 'Point of Return' (University of Oklahoma), can be seen at https://youtu.be/PGzLIT3K8DE
More information about LETHE can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LetheProject or on their website at https://torhelgeskei.com/lethe/
Label: Independent Release
Release date: april 26th 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Megadeth | Judas Priest | Symphony X | Iron Maiden
In a world of mundanity and small, frightened lives lived in shades of grey and whispers, where we carry our chains uncomplaining through drudgery seasoned with deception, there are still a precious few who paint their path in an explosion of dramatic colour and stand before the titanic waves of triumph and tragedy, arms outstretched. They will not bend the knee or accept the inevitability of our fall into decline and decay. They are the heroes of the dreams we used to dream and they are waiting for us to remember who we are...
With their exhilarating metal anthems the UK’s War Grave cast towering visions across the canvas of the sky, grand spectacles of witches and warfare brought to life through the brushstrokes of anthemic choruses, irresistible hooks and solos that spiral to the heavens, then fall back to earth in cascading showers of notes. They confront oppression and manipulation, conflict and revenge through sharp, powerful metal which is both classic in form and adventurous in spirit. Elements of thrash entwine with the irrepressible energy of power metal and lead guitars sing like avenging battle angels. From the crisp, incisive riffing of opener ‘War Graves’, to the climactic metal thunder of ‘Price To Pay’, this exuberant debut EP encompasses everything that is great about heavy metal – both its rich history and vibrant, vital present. The first single to be released from the EP is the magnificent vocal duel of ‘Witch’, where War Grave’s Roman Kantoch (ex-More) crosses swords with the legendary Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (KK’s Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth etc). With its earthshaking drums and enthralling storytelling this release highlight is sure to capture the hearts of true metalheads everywhere.
Produced by Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) at London’s Monolith Studios, War Grave sounds fresh, exciting and unstoppable. Available from April 26th on CD and digital formats and in exclusive bundles including the new War Grave patch and ‘Witch’ t-shirt, this EP is destined to be an important addition to the canon of British heavy metal. Cast off your chains and reach for the sky with War Grave!
War Grave EP pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wargrave1/war-grave-self-titled
‘Witch’ single pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wargrave1/witch-feat-tim-ripper-owens
EP/Bundles pre-order link: https://wargraveofficial.bandcamp.com/album/war-grave
Line-up:
Roman Kantoch - Vocals
Charlie Gossett - Bass
Trent Powell - Guitar
Stuart Layne – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Steve Brill - Drums
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The song is a blistering aural barrage that poses questions about Immortality and explores the reality of the burden of being alive.
“Human beings weren’t meant to go around for more than a hundred years, the thought of centuries of existence to me is mortifying and that’s what we are talking about here,” states vocalist Riccardo Ball.
“Your Own God Now” also brings to the fore the riff writing and frenetic playing of guitarist Sharne Scarborough, “The fretwork is a display of technical prowess, with blistering speed and intricate phrasing that adds a melodic touch” is how freelance studio musician and sound engineer Andre Avanessian described it.
Add the engine room of Ant Ward and Ross Curtain in the rhythm section “Your Own God Now” is the follow up that fans of “Gods & Devils deserve.
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or 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
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Loud Rage Music presents the debut album of the Romanian one-man
project THE SHEPHERD, the frontman of death’n’roll
band Blacksheep. "THE BEGUILING MIND GAMES" is set
to be released on April 15th, 2024 in digital format on Bandcamp and all
digital platforms.
Technical but expressive, fast and slow, brutal yet melodic, "The Beguiling Mind Games" is a dark pilgrimage through the most hidden places of the human mind. It deals with gaslighting, depression, anxiety, betrayal, fear, manipulation and suicide. It is the bare and ugly truth about human interactions and their consequences. A complex journey in nine chapters developing a strange and original soundtrack for those who are keen to bands like Hypocrisy, Edge of Sanity, Yearning, Phlebotomized (weird enough, ha ?) and why not, Blacksheep.
The artwork of the album was made by the well known graphic artist Costin Chioreanu.
"Freedom Is The Absence Of Fear", the first single taken off "The Beguiling Mind Games" is available here: https://youtu.be/X8398xKXgHY
BLACKSHEEP released their latest full-length album "Bloodties" in collaboration with Loud Rage Music last year, and it is available here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blacksheep-bloodties
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Excerpt - "a gloriously exhilarating experience that keeps the adrenaline flowing even as the atmosphere darkens"
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
ALL
METAL GENRES… LOOKING TO SIGN NEW ARTISTS : BRUTAL RECORDS is on the
prowl for the sonic revolutionaries set to detonate the music scene and propel
our label roster to unparalleled heights . Only the raw, unapologetic, and
unreleased material should hit our radar. Send us a bio that screams your
essence and links to your current Social and Streaming battlegrounds. Hold
tight, because not every artist will face the same battle spoils.
All Metal Music Genres, from the ferocious to the untamed, are welcome. What we hunger for is a sound so savage it grips the listener, leaving them hungry for more.
Prepare for a musical uprising as we eagerly await your submissions, ready to forge an alliance with the most relentless!
info@brutalrecords.com
www.brutalrecords.com
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The cover artwork for RAVENOIR's third studio album was created by Mexican artist Nestor Avalos who is also known for his cooperation with such bands like Moonspell, Rotting Christ or Deicide.
Track listing:
1. Glorification of Godlessness
2. Black Luna
3. Crows´ Call
4. Confession to the Darkness
5. Requiem
6. Belial's Realm
7. Orgiastic Ceremony
8. Kingdom of Amnesia
Line-up:
AD – guitar, vocals
Igor – bass
Háb – guitar
Zbyňa – drums
Finnish Sludge-Doom metal band EARTHBLOOD is set to release their second EP titled 'WITCHBURNER' on April 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The Finns seem to be quite productive while it's been only half a year since their critically acclaimed debut EP 'Primal Fury'.
The first single "Sons of Heavy Rain" taken from the upcoming second EP is more melodic than its predecessor, but the soundscape remains the same. The fuzz guitar rumbles, the dirty bass growls and the drums beat like thunder.
WATCH Sons of Heavy Rain music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv-tsnc5rSs
The band comments:
"The song tells tales of band life, alcohol and the madness of one's aspirations to greatness.
“Sons of Heavy Rain
The drums echo now
Too long have you slumbered
It’s time to make a stand” "
Listen to Sons of Heavy Rain single: https://push.fm/fl/earthblood-sons
Biography:
Earthblood was founded in the spring of 2023 by a group of friends, fusing elements of dirty and gritty Sludge with the fast tempos and riffing of genres such as Thrash and Death metal. They humorously describe this sonic wall of sound as Thunder Ape metal.
Earthbloods first EP titled “Primal Fury” was released by Inverse records in the September of 2023.
Their sophomore EP bearing the name “Witchburner” will be branded upon the world on April 18th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Apes together strong!
Line-Up:
Niko Kauhanen: Drums
Jere Halonen: Guitar & Vocals
Joel Notkonen: Bass & Vocals
Tuure Suomalainen: Guitar & Backing Vocals
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BATTLECREEK – “MAZE OF THE MIND”
Release: 11. April 2024
With their third album "Maze of the Mind", the four thrashers from Battlecreek combine the unmistakable sound of German thrash metal with their Bay Area roots and transport it powerfully into the present. Since their formation in 2004, the four Bavarians have also tirelessly made a name for themselves in the national metal scene through countless live activities, which is why the quartet was also included in the documentary "Total Thrash" (2022) as a representative of the New Wave Of German Thrash Metal.
"Maze Of The Mind" impressively demonstrates the sheer indomitable joy with which the guys go about their work and gives an idea that the quartet is also capable of bringing this energy to the stage.
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For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Terrorizer and Wormrot.
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Justifiable Homicide presents 10 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash, Grindcore and Hardcore/Punk styles, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous slab of sickness.
Listen to the single "Nakano Grind City" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f9MOiHj5jo
Track
Listing:
1. Justifiable Homicide
2. Massive Hemorrhage
3. Spurt Of Blood
4. Suicide Again
5. Think Twice
6. Psychotic Depression
7. Killing Is Your Business
8. The Last Word
9. Dehumanized
10. Nakano Grind City
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In addition, the band provides a sneak peek into the album’s thematic depth with the release of the first single "The Last Imagination", which offers a first glimpse into the profound journey through the existential depth that is "Endtime Signals".
Listen to "The Last Imagination" here: https://darktranquillity.lnk.to/EndtimeSignalsNe
Watch the visualizer for "The Last Imagination" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDDVdJuI2E
Notably, "Endtime Signals" not only marks the 13th studio album of the band, but also their 10th album collaboration with Century Media Records. Building on the success of previous releases such as "Atoma" (2016), which climbed up to #2 in the Swedish album charts, and "Moment" (2020), which earned the band a Swedish Grammis award, the band is set to continue to redefine and deliver a top-tier musical experience with Endtime Signals.
The band shares about the album:
"Welcome to the world of Dark Tranquillity once again. It's been a while since "Moment" and we've gone through quite a lot in order to end up where we find ourselves today. But as we can reveal the first single from the upcoming 'Endtime Signals' the feeling is that of pride, accomplishment and a fair bit of relief. 'The Last Imagination' showcases one of many facets of what we feel is our most diverse album to date.
Going back to what we fundamentally feel is the core of Dark Tranquillity, with a partly new line-up, has been a tremendous experience. It gave us the opportunity to re-evaluate and view what we have built from a new and exciting perspective. This resulted in a focused and intense writing period where we have discovered aspects of our music anew and taken certain elements of it further than before.
Joakim Strandberg Nilson has delivered above and beyond in terms of drumming with Christian Jansson following through in fierce and precise fashion. This has driven the writing and recording process to feel challenging, different and inspiring in the best way possible. Thematically the album deals with where we are heading, what has truly and fundamentally changed in us and how we find ways to cope with it. It has been hard finding that spark of positivity lately and there is a sense of grief running through the course of the album. Not only in the sense of mourning what we have lost on a personal level but also where our sacrifices have taken us.
'The Last Imagination' in particular takes this to its logical conclusion and talks of what we leave behind and how hard it is for us to grasp that our significance might not be what we imagined. The breadth of the album is something we have worked hard at and we believe that this first song gives an indication if not a full picture of what is in store. There is ferocious speed, grinding brutality and haunting melodies of devastating loss to come. This is us making good on our promise to ourselves and our continuing mission.”
Stay tuned for more information!
The first single "The Last Imagination" stands as a beacon of Dark Tranquillity's unparalleled artistry: The band delves into the depths of the human experience and reflects on the impermanence of life, with a profound lyrical narrative and captivating melodies. This single challenges listeners to confront the finality of their stories, unheard and untold.
Accompanying the release, Niklas Sundin, former guitarist and longstanding collaborator of the band, has crafted captivating visual elements, including the visualizer for "The Last Imagination". The album release date, August 16th, was strategically chosen: It is no coincidence that the album reveal collides with the infamous Summer Breeze Open Air in Dinkelsbühl, Germany and Dark Tranquillity’s performance at the festival.
As a special celebration for the reveal of their new album, the band will give a burning live performance, playing and partying into the release of "Endtime Signals" live on stage.
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South
Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood
Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024
Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with South Korea Thrash Metal group trio SAHON, signed a worldwide distribution deal for Digital and Physical with the label.
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades.
Prepare for an ons17.3.2024 News DARK TRANQUILLITYlaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
Unleashes their latest creation, "Blood Shall Be Paid."
Single "Total Aggression" https://orcd.co/brut89656s
Album "Blood Shall Be Paid" March 8th, 2024 https://orcd.co/brut89656
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"They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance" marks the fourth track released from the band's first album in 12 years. The song is now streaming on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t15wyDzOGIo
The song will be available on streaming services Friday, March 15. Pre-save "They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance" at https://orcd.co/chainbreakers-crowning
Awaken the Greylight marks the band's triumphant return after a 12-year hiatus and showcases their evolution and artistic maturity. Awaken the Greylight is a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements, delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. Fans can expect an intense and atmospheric journey, filled with intricate melodies, powerful symphonies, and the signature raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW's sound.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:
1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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Celebrating the release of “FRAGMENTS OF THE AGELESS”, SKELETAL REMAINS are making a special treat available:
Watch the official instrumental playthrough for “Verminous Embodiment” here: https://youtu.be/lmjCnWr5gHw
The instrumental version is going back to the original idea of the song: “With ‘Verminous Embodiment’ we originally wanted to do something a little more chaotic and over the top with the original intentions for the song to be an instrumental. But, as the writing process continued, we kept hearing a vocal pattern being sung over the groovy verse riff, so the inspiration for lyrics soon followed after. Heavily inspired by an episode of The X-Files entitled ‘Home’”, say the band.
As of now “Fragments of the Ageless” is available in the following formats:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta LP
Ltd. Gatefold lemon colored LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and Evil Greed
Ltd. Gatefold transp. light blue LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and various other retailers
Ltd. Gatefold Opaque Spring Green LP (US version)
Ltd. Gatefold Sunspot LP (500x) available from US Indie outlets and SKELETAL REMAINS
Digital album
Click here for options to buy the album: https://skeletalremains.lnk.to/FragmentsOfTheAgeless
Rather than topics and themes inspiring the cover art, Dan Seagrave’s (Suffocation, Entombed, et al.) famously atramentous detail conversely informed the lyrics and album title. “Seagrave completed the cover art before we had a title,” Monroy says. “That was kind of different, but it worked in our favor. The cover art directly inspired a few of the lyrics and musical themes, tying multiple pieces together, which is a first for us.”
SKELETAL REMAINS recorded “Fragments of the Ageless” at various home and professional studios. Most of the guitars, bass, and solos were tracked DIY. The band wanted the drums to sound as imposing as possible, so they booked Trench Studios (Intronaut, Hirax) with John Haddad, while the vocals were cut at Birdcage Studios with Allen Falcon (Pestilent Death). Once the album’s core had been recorded, Monroy and the team sent their sick slab to Swedish studio ace Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Incantation) for mixing and mastering.
Monroy says the band’s goal with "Fragments of the Ageless" is to continue death metal’s lineage—to honor the past and present. The future, however, is lined with more touring and festivals. Having just come off a stateside run with Suffocation and Incantation late last year, SKELETAL REMAINS are poised to ravage more of the world, with high-profile slots at Wacken (Germany) and Alcatraz (Belgium) festivals already secured.
Death… Is just the beginning with SKELETAL REMAINS’ "Fragments of the Ageless".
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Mitsingen oder headbangen? Die schwedischen Mosher von LEACH stellen uns mit ihrem neuen Lyric-Video zur Single “SLICE OF LIFE” vor eine schwierige Wahl!
Die nördlichen Teile Europas leben in ihrem eigenen – aus der Sicht Außenstehender manchmal seltsam anmutenden – Zyklus von Licht und Dunkelheit. Und das gilt insbesondere für die skandinavischen Völker. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen der nie untergehenden Sonne einerseits und den Dämonen einer scheinbar endlosen Dunkelheit andererseits, ist es kein Wunder, dass sie jene Vielzahl von Mythen, Legenden und Märchen entwickeln konnten, für die sie bekannt sind. Ein reiches Erbe, das auch mit dem Siegeszug des elektrischen Lichts nicht untergegangen ist, denn eine Legion von E-Gitarren, streitlustigen Trommeln und fesselnden Stimmen oder, kurz gesagt, Heavy Metal hat es bewahrt, wiederbelebt und auch selbst aus ihm geschöpft. Ein Ergebnis all dessen ist das unglaubliche Scandi-Gespür für alle Arten von Hymnen, unabhängig vom tatsächlichen Genre.
Und wie schon die Schöpfungen der Mythologie seit vielen Jahrhunderten, ist Metal ein Heilmittel, das unsere Dämonen vertreibt und sie uns für einen Moment vergessen lässt. "Willst du abschütteln, was heute so an dir nagt? Nur zu", fordert das schwedische Moshbattalion LEACH auf: "Komm, brich deine Dunkelheit auf und packe dieses kostbare Stückchen Leben (Anm.: ‘Slice Of Life’) aus!"
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/nDhfJRDZtm4"Slice Of Life" für deine persönliche Playlist: https://orcd.co/sliceoflife
Siehst du? Das war gar nicht so übel, oder? Jetzt sollte es weg sein, dieses nervenaufreibende Kitzeln in deinem Hinterkopf. Dieses Gefühl der Unerfülltheit, dass man etwas verpasst hat, ohne jemals eine Ahnung davon gehabt zu haben, was das überhaupt gewesen sein könnte. Sollte es jemals wiederkommen, bist du mit diesem Gefühl nicht allein: "Ich hasse dieses Gefühl, es ist, als hätte man einen Schatten, den ein Licht wirft, das man nie sieht", versucht LEACH-Sänger und Gitarrist Markus es zu ergründen, wenn er über die Bedeutung hinter der brandneuen Single “Slice Of Life” der Band spricht. "Aber das ist nichts, was ein punkiger, geradliniger Four-Beat-Rock, gemixt mit einem ordentlichen Schlag Metal, nicht heilen könnte, oder?" – Genau! Und jetzt nochmal von vorne, aber diesmal mitshouten, bitte!
“Slice Of Life” ist die dritte Singleauskopplung aus LEACHs vierten Album “NEW MODEL OF DISBELIEF”, das am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP erscheinen wird. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checke hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus: https://orcd.co/leach und vergiss nicht, die aktuellen Singles "Gone To Waste" (https://orcd.co/gonetowaste) und "All Rise" (https://orcd.co/leachallrise) direkt auf die Playlist(en) deiner Wahl zu werfen.
Über LEACH
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück."
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UNDER THE BLACK SUN 2024: Billing komplett
Das Under The Black Sun Festival hat sich in über zwei Jahrzehnten bewegender Geschichte zu einem der größten Events für Black Metal in Deutschland entwickelt
2024 steht ein Jubiläum an. Denn das Under The Black Sun feiert seine 25. Ausgabe und Besucher dürfen sich einmal mehr auf ein erlesenes Billing aus internationalen Black-Metal-Größen und spannenden Newcomern freuen.
Jetzt ist das Billing komplett!
Bis auf eine Ausnahme erwarten Festivalbesucher ausschließlich Bands, die noch nie beim Under The Black Sun auf der Bühne standen.
Das Festival findet vom 04.07 – 06.07.2023 auf der Freilichtbühne in Friesack (nähe Berlin) statt.
Bands 2024
AEON WINDS (Slovakia)
BLACK ALTAR (Poland)
BLUTSTURM (Germany)
DELETERE (Canada)
ENISUM (Italy)
FROSTED UNDERGROWTH (Germany)
HAPPY DAYS (USA)
HEIMDALLS WACHT (Germany)
KHOLD (Norway)
KILATUS (Malaysia)
KROLOK (Slovakia)
OFERMOD (Sweden)
ORTUS (Germany)
OSSUAIRE (Canada)
OWLS WOODS GRAVES (Poland)
PECHSTEIN (Switzerland)
SAD (Greece)
SARGEIST (Finland )
TEMPLE OF EVIL (Cyprus)
TULUS (Norway)
UNHALLOWED (Germany)
VALOSTA VARJOON(Germany)
VERMILIA (Finland)
WARMOON LORD (Finland)
WOLVES OF PERDITION (Finland)
ZWIELICHT (Germany)
Weitere Informationen
Zelten direkt neben dem Auto kostenlos möglich.
Bis auf Deletere hat keine Band zuvor auf dem UTBS gespielt.
Anreise bereits ab Mittwoch möglich.
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Und während Psilos nicht auf ihrem Speiseplan stehen, so doch definitivNWOBHM – und zwar von Blitzkrieg-schnell bis schwer und langsam! Eine mögliche Antwort auf deine Frage könnte damit etwa “Army Of The Dead” des (außerhalb der USA) bald kommenden Album “KINGDOM IMMORTAL” sein.
Am düsteren Ende eines Intros, das sich so langsam und behaglich präsentiert wie ein guter alter Doom-Metal-Trauermarsch, zu dem sich eine Batterie Kampftrommeln gesellt, läutet ein einziger Glockenschlag sie ein, die massive Wand aus Mid-Tempo-Mosh, die den für das Funktionieren einer echten Metal-Hymne so grundlegenden infektiös-griffigen Refrain in sich trägt.
Und wie es begonnen hat, so soll es auch enden: mehr vom langsam brodelnden Groove, mehr Melodien in einem cremigen Gitarrensolo, und sogar noch mehr Totenglocken, die das Ende der Show einläuten – es sei denn, man achtet auf den Replay-Button und drückt ihn. In diesem Fall geht es direkt wieder zur Sache, mit Thrash, schwer wie die Sau, und dieser gewissen Rock'n'Roll-Attitüde, zu der sich die faszinierende Verspieltheit gesellt, die so viele von uns im NWOBHM finden und lieben. Und tatsächlich ist der Song ein Liebesbrief, eine Hommage, die da über den großen Teich zu uns geflogen kommt:
Link zum Song auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/TC9RUsG4UgU
Playlistfutter: https://orcd.co/aotd
Nach der Veröffentlichung auf dem US-Markt im Jahr 2022 stieg MIDNITE HELLIONs Album “Kingdom Immortal” sofort bei Metal Contraband und NACC Radio in die Charts ein. Und bald wird die verrückte zeitreisende Riffmaschine auch für europäische Fans des klassischen Nackenschredders erhältlich sein. Der Titel leitet sich vom Rock'n'Roll-Himmel ab, in den jeder verstorbene Musiker oder jede Band kommt, nachdem es zu Ende geht. Mit acht denkwürdigen Tracks versehen, wird "Kingdom Immortal" ab 12. April digital und auf CD, MC und LP erstmals auch außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten erhältlich sein.
“Kingdom Immortal” ab sofort als Pre-Order und Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/kingdomimmortal
Trackliste
:1. H.M.O
2. She-Demon
3. Phantomland
4. Rapscallion
5. Speed Demon
6. Resurrected
7. Army Of The Dead
8. In Sickness And In Hell
Über MIDNITE HELLION
MIDNITE HELLION wurden 2011 von Schlagzeuger Drew Rizzo gegründet und nahmen 2016 mit dem Bassisten und Sänger Rich Kubik Gestalt an. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil – klassischer, schnörkelloser Heavy Metal, der unglaublich ansteckende Thrash-Riffs mit einer geradlinigen, spaßigen Bühnen-Attitüde serviert – machte die Jungs zu einer Top-Auswahl für Weltklasse-Acts, um ihr jeweiliges Publikum anzuheizen. Von ihrer starken lokalen und regionalen Fangemeinde befeuert, teilten MIDNITE HELLION die Bühnen bereits mit Overkill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen und vielen anderen.
Ihr elektrisierendes Debütalbum “Condemned to Hell” (2017) erwies sich als genau die Art von Abrissbirne, die die Band brauchte. Das Album, vom mehrfachen Marconi-Preisträger WSOU 89.5 FM aufgegriffen und großflächig verbreitet, bahnte der Band erfolgreich einen sicheren Weg in die breitere US-Metal-Szene. In weniger als einem Jahr wurde “Condemned to Hell” zu einem nationalen Phänomen – analog zu MIDNITE HELLION als Tournee-Act, der überall intensive Moshpits auslöste. Der Tourzyklus zum Album erreichte Ende 2018 seinen Höhepunkt, als die Band die Bühnen mit OTEP und THE WORLD OVER im Mittleren Westen und in den Bergregionen der USA teilte.
Beflügelt von der Unbändigkeit ihrer Fans sowie der Energie, die sie von diesem Publikum zurückerhalten hatten, und getrieben von einem Sack voller neuer Songs und Ideen, die sie mit nach Hause brachten, betraten MIDNITE HELLION im August 2019 die Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY.
Für die Aufnahme ihres zweiten Albums “Kingdom Immortal” benötigten sie nur sechs Tage mit der Hilfe des Kult-Produzenten Alex Perialas, der in der Vergangenheit dazu beigetragen hatte, den charakteristischen Thrash-Sound von Anthrax/S.O.D, Overkill oder Testament zu formen und auch Joe Bonamassas Musik das eine oder andere Pfund hinzufügen konnte.
Das Mixing fand im März und das Mastering im Mai 2021 statt, bevor der Vinyl-Cut bei Infrasonic Sound durch Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) erfolgte.
“Kingdom Immortal” war bei den Radiosendern in den Vereinigten Staaten von Anfang an erfolgreich und landete landesweit unter den Top 5 der meistgehörten Alben im Radio.
Infolgedessen tourten MIDNITE HELLION im Sommer 2022 mit Anvil für 39 Konzerte durch die USA, um das Album zu unterstützen, gefolgt von einer zweiten US-Tour mit Anvil für weitere 25 Auftritte im Frühjahr 2023.
Auf dem Weg zur ersten weltweiten Veröffentlichung, einschließlich Europa, werden MIDNITE HELLION später im Jahr 2024 eine ausgedehnte USA-Kanada-Tour mit der deutschen Metal-Maschine U.D.O. absolvieren. Der Sturm aus der Vergangenheit ist noch lange nicht vorbei.
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MANUS
MORTIS,
das Death Metal Urgestein aus Backnang, macht seit über 20 Jahren die Bühnen
dieser Welt unsicher. Im Zyklus ihrer Veröffentlichungen ist das neue Album „SHORES
OF HELL“ (Vö: 23.03.2024) ein weiterer Meilenstein, der jeden old
school Fan umhauen wird.„Shores of hell“ wurde live aufgenommen und quasi in Echtzeit auf Vinyl geschnitten.
Das ist Death Metal in seiner reinsten und brutalsten Form. Fernab vom Mainstream, wurde auf dem Album alles darangesetzt, so authentisch wie möglich zu klingen.
Wer MANUS MORTIS live kennt, wird dieses Album lieben. Und noch besser - mit „Shores of hell“ holt man sich ein Livekonzert der Band in Studioqualität direkt ins Wohnzimmer!
Einen ersten Vorgeschmack auf das, was die Death Metal Welt zu erwarten hat, gibt es mit dem Song „Dark corners“ ab sofort hier zu hören und sehen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnywint75ts
„Shores of hell“ Album Release-Party: 23.03.2024 Stuttgart, Club Zentral
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Seit über 30 Jahren tragen SICK OF SOCIETY,
DIE SIFFER und B-WARE zum Kulturbild im Untergrund
der deutschsprachigen Musiklandschaft bei. Nach unzähligen gemeinsamen
Konzerten in den letzten 12 Jahren in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz
erscheint nun die erste gemeinsame Veröffentlichung. Die gelebte
und gepflegte Bandfreundschaft spiegelt sich in der Split-EP „SCHAFE IM
WOLFSPELZ“ (VÖ: 15.03.2024) auf 7“ Vinyl und CD, sowie natürlich auf
allen gängigen Streaming-Portalen wider. Neben bisher unveröffentlichten Beiträgen der jeweiligen Musikgruppe, sind die Höhepunkte dieses Tonträgers zweifelsohne die Neuinterpretationen eines älteren Songs durch die jeweils andere Band. Wobei die jeweiligen Versionen weit über das klassische Covern hinausgeht. Die Schallplatten in farbigem Vinyl mit ansprechendem Artwork zeigen die Professionalität und die Energie, mit welcher hier geklotzt und nicht gekleckert wurde und offenbaren, dass auch nach 30 Jahren gemeinsamen Vergießens von Blut, Schweiß und Tränen im Proberaum oder auf den Bühnen Europas genügend Herzblut, Kraft und Energie in den Bands steckt.
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When they first got together in 2012, Tor-Helge Skei (MANES, MANII etc.) and Anna Murphy (CELLAR DARLING, ex-ELUVEITIE) had it in mind that LETHE would act as a home for their musical and artistic aspirations. Which is precisely what happened. And now, two much-admired albums later, the Swiss/Norwegian duo are ready with their third full-length album "ALIENATION".
Ahead of its release on Dark Essence Records on the 26th April, a second track from "Alienation" has been released. Titled "Éternel" the single can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services at: https://orcd.co/eternel
Introducing the single, LETHE had this to say:
The album is pretty varied, and it's difficult to select a few songs to represent it as a whole.. but, trying to show some different sides of it, here's a slightly 'sharper' and more energetic song this time, featuring the usual suspects - Eivind Fjøseide on guitars, Tor Arne Helgesen on drums, plus Pierre Ripka on vocals... enjoy! Become Alienated!
Named after one of the five rivers of Hades in Greek mythology, LETHE was built on the premise that the music created by the duo would follow only one rule, and that is that there would be no rules, no expectations and no compromises, thus allowing the band to experiment with their sound at every possible level.
LETHE's music is therefore quite unique and very personal. A melting pot of dark rock, pop, electronic, experimentation and metal, filled with an atmosphere that is cold and harsh and interwoven with beautiful melodies and mesmerizing grooves.
It is a sound that has variously been described as "genre-bending", "style-bastardization", "eclectic", and even "just plain weird", resulting in LETHE being able to straddle a variety of disciplines, without having to fit themselves into any one in particular. Something that has drawn fans of all kinds of genres to the band.
"Alienation" itself took longer to appear given the circumstances that affected so much new music over the past few years, and it continues to explore LETHE's idiosyncratic soundscapes, whilst at the same time giving Tor-Helge and Anna the freedom to explore new avenues, as they explain:
The 3rd chapter of the Lethe saga is, as always, an eclectic blend of expressions and atmospheres and moods, and not many defined borders, styles or rules.. Lyrically it's about being outsiders, outcasts, and alienated in various forms, mentally, physically, ideologic(ally).. and musically.. (hence the album title).. So, join us on another journey, a personal and alternate one..
Track listing on "Alienation", which features guest appearances by
members of ATROX, MANES, THE 3RD and THE MORTAL, and artwork by Tom
Korsvold. is as follows:Anhedonia
Brighter
When it’s Over
Éternel
Crossroads
Sedator
Erosion
Worm
"Alienation" will be released in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Purple Vinyl formats, and is now available to pre-order from:
https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
https://lethemetal.bandcamp.com/album/alienation
A video for the previously released single "Erosion", comprised of clips taken from 'Point of Return' (University of Oklahoma), can be seen at https://youtu.be/PGzLIT3K8DE
More information about LETHE can be found on the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LetheProject or on their website at https://torhelgeskei.com/lethe/
Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: april 26th 2024
Genre: Heavy Metal
For fans of: Megadeth | Judas Priest | Symphony X | Iron Maiden
In a world of mundanity and small, frightened lives lived in shades of grey and whispers, where we carry our chains uncomplaining through drudgery seasoned with deception, there are still a precious few who paint their path in an explosion of dramatic colour and stand before the titanic waves of triumph and tragedy, arms outstretched. They will not bend the knee or accept the inevitability of our fall into decline and decay. They are the heroes of the dreams we used to dream and they are waiting for us to remember who we are...
With their exhilarating metal anthems the UK’s War Grave cast towering visions across the canvas of the sky, grand spectacles of witches and warfare brought to life through the brushstrokes of anthemic choruses, irresistible hooks and solos that spiral to the heavens, then fall back to earth in cascading showers of notes. They confront oppression and manipulation, conflict and revenge through sharp, powerful metal which is both classic in form and adventurous in spirit. Elements of thrash entwine with the irrepressible energy of power metal and lead guitars sing like avenging battle angels. From the crisp, incisive riffing of opener ‘War Graves’, to the climactic metal thunder of ‘Price To Pay’, this exuberant debut EP encompasses everything that is great about heavy metal – both its rich history and vibrant, vital present. The first single to be released from the EP is the magnificent vocal duel of ‘Witch’, where War Grave’s Roman Kantoch (ex-More) crosses swords with the legendary Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (KK’s Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth etc). With its earthshaking drums and enthralling storytelling this release highlight is sure to capture the hearts of true metalheads everywhere.
Produced by Charlie Wilson Jnr. (Torchbearer, Graven Image etc) at London’s Monolith Studios, War Grave sounds fresh, exciting and unstoppable. Available from April 26th on CD and digital formats and in exclusive bundles including the new War Grave patch and ‘Witch’ t-shirt, this EP is destined to be an important addition to the canon of British heavy metal. Cast off your chains and reach for the sky with War Grave!
War Grave EP pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wargrave1/war-grave-self-titled
‘Witch’ single pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wargrave1/witch-feat-tim-ripper-owens
EP/Bundles pre-order link: https://wargraveofficial.bandcamp.com/album/war-grave
Line-up:
Roman Kantoch - Vocals
Charlie Gossett - Bass
Trent Powell - Guitar
Stuart Layne – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Steve Brill - Drums
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The song is a blistering aural barrage that poses questions about Immortality and explores the reality of the burden of being alive.
“Human beings weren’t meant to go around for more than a hundred years, the thought of centuries of existence to me is mortifying and that’s what we are talking about here,” states vocalist Riccardo Ball.
“Your Own God Now” also brings to the fore the riff writing and frenetic playing of guitarist Sharne Scarborough, “The fretwork is a display of technical prowess, with blistering speed and intricate phrasing that adds a melodic touch” is how freelance studio musician and sound engineer Andre Avanessian described it.
Add the engine room of Ant Ward and Ross Curtain in the rhythm section “Your Own God Now” is the follow up that fans of “Gods & Devils deserve.
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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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Loud Rage Music presents the debut album of the Romanian one-man
project THE SHEPHERD, the frontman of death’n’roll
band Blacksheep. "THE BEGUILING MIND GAMES" is set
to be released on April 15th, 2024 in digital format on Bandcamp and all
digital platforms. Technical but expressive, fast and slow, brutal yet melodic, "The Beguiling Mind Games" is a dark pilgrimage through the most hidden places of the human mind. It deals with gaslighting, depression, anxiety, betrayal, fear, manipulation and suicide. It is the bare and ugly truth about human interactions and their consequences. A complex journey in nine chapters developing a strange and original soundtrack for those who are keen to bands like Hypocrisy, Edge of Sanity, Yearning, Phlebotomized (weird enough, ha ?) and why not, Blacksheep.
The artwork of the album was made by the well known graphic artist Costin Chioreanu.
"Freedom Is The Absence Of Fear", the first single taken off "The Beguiling Mind Games" is available here: https://youtu.be/X8398xKXgHY
BLACKSHEEP released their latest full-length album "Bloodties" in collaboration with Loud Rage Music last year, and it is available here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/blacksheep-bloodties
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Excerpt - "a gloriously exhilarating experience that keeps the adrenaline flowing even as the atmosphere darkens"
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
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ALL
METAL GENRES… LOOKING TO SIGN NEW ARTISTS : BRUTAL RECORDS is on the
prowl for the sonic revolutionaries set to detonate the music scene and propel
our label roster to unparalleled heights . Only the raw, unapologetic, and
unreleased material should hit our radar. Send us a bio that screams your
essence and links to your current Social and Streaming battlegrounds. Hold
tight, because not every artist will face the same battle spoils.All Metal Music Genres, from the ferocious to the untamed, are welcome. What we hunger for is a sound so savage it grips the listener, leaving them hungry for more.
Prepare for a musical uprising as we eagerly await your submissions, ready to forge an alliance with the most relentless!
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The cover artwork for RAVENOIR's third studio album was created by Mexican artist Nestor Avalos who is also known for his cooperation with such bands like Moonspell, Rotting Christ or Deicide.
Track listing:
1. Glorification of Godlessness
2. Black Luna
3. Crows´ Call
4. Confession to the Darkness
5. Requiem
6. Belial's Realm
7. Orgiastic Ceremony
8. Kingdom of Amnesia
Line-up:
AD – guitar, vocals
Igor – bass
Háb – guitar
Zbyňa – drums
Finnish Sludge-Doom metal band EARTHBLOOD is set to release their second EP titled 'WITCHBURNER' on April 18th 2024 via Inverse Records. The Finns seem to be quite productive while it's been only half a year since their critically acclaimed debut EP 'Primal Fury'.
The first single "Sons of Heavy Rain" taken from the upcoming second EP is more melodic than its predecessor, but the soundscape remains the same. The fuzz guitar rumbles, the dirty bass growls and the drums beat like thunder.
WATCH Sons of Heavy Rain music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv-tsnc5rSs The band comments:
"The song tells tales of band life, alcohol and the madness of one's aspirations to greatness.
“Sons of Heavy Rain
The drums echo now
Too long have you slumbered
It’s time to make a stand” "
Listen to Sons of Heavy Rain single: https://push.fm/fl/earthblood-sons
Biography:
Earthblood was founded in the spring of 2023 by a group of friends, fusing elements of dirty and gritty Sludge with the fast tempos and riffing of genres such as Thrash and Death metal. They humorously describe this sonic wall of sound as Thunder Ape metal.
Earthbloods first EP titled “Primal Fury” was released by Inverse records in the September of 2023.
Their sophomore EP bearing the name “Witchburner” will be branded upon the world on April 18th 2024 via Inverse Records.
Apes together strong!
Line-Up:
Niko Kauhanen: Drums
Jere Halonen: Guitar & Vocals
Joel Notkonen: Bass & Vocals
Tuure Suomalainen: Guitar & Backing Vocals
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BATTLECREEK – “MAZE OF THE MIND”
Release: 11. April 2024
With their third album "Maze of the Mind", the four thrashers from Battlecreek combine the unmistakable sound of German thrash metal with their Bay Area roots and transport it powerfully into the present. Since their formation in 2004, the four Bavarians have also tirelessly made a name for themselves in the national metal scene through countless live activities, which is why the quartet was also included in the documentary "Total Thrash" (2022) as a representative of the New Wave Of German Thrash Metal.
"Maze Of The Mind" impressively demonstrates the sheer indomitable joy with which the guys go about their work and gives an idea that the quartet is also capable of bringing this energy to the stage.
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For fans of : Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Terrorizer and Wormrot.
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Justifiable Homicide presents 10 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash, Grindcore and Hardcore/Punk styles, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous slab of sickness.
Listen to the single "Nakano Grind City" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f9MOiHj5jo
Track
Listing:1. Justifiable Homicide
2. Massive Hemorrhage
3. Spurt Of Blood
4. Suicide Again
5. Think Twice
6. Psychotic Depression
7. Killing Is Your Business
8. The Last Word
9. Dehumanized
10. Nakano Grind City
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In addition, the band provides a sneak peek into the album’s thematic depth with the release of the first single "The Last Imagination", which offers a first glimpse into the profound journey through the existential depth that is "Endtime Signals".
Listen to "The Last Imagination" here: https://darktranquillity.lnk.to/EndtimeSignalsNeWatch the visualizer for "The Last Imagination" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDDVdJuI2E
Notably, "Endtime Signals" not only marks the 13th studio album of the band, but also their 10th album collaboration with Century Media Records. Building on the success of previous releases such as "Atoma" (2016), which climbed up to #2 in the Swedish album charts, and "Moment" (2020), which earned the band a Swedish Grammis award, the band is set to continue to redefine and deliver a top-tier musical experience with Endtime Signals.
The band shares about the album:
"Welcome to the world of Dark Tranquillity once again. It's been a while since "Moment" and we've gone through quite a lot in order to end up where we find ourselves today. But as we can reveal the first single from the upcoming 'Endtime Signals' the feeling is that of pride, accomplishment and a fair bit of relief. 'The Last Imagination' showcases one of many facets of what we feel is our most diverse album to date.
Going back to what we fundamentally feel is the core of Dark Tranquillity, with a partly new line-up, has been a tremendous experience. It gave us the opportunity to re-evaluate and view what we have built from a new and exciting perspective. This resulted in a focused and intense writing period where we have discovered aspects of our music anew and taken certain elements of it further than before.
Joakim Strandberg Nilson has delivered above and beyond in terms of drumming with Christian Jansson following through in fierce and precise fashion. This has driven the writing and recording process to feel challenging, different and inspiring in the best way possible. Thematically the album deals with where we are heading, what has truly and fundamentally changed in us and how we find ways to cope with it. It has been hard finding that spark of positivity lately and there is a sense of grief running through the course of the album. Not only in the sense of mourning what we have lost on a personal level but also where our sacrifices have taken us.
'The Last Imagination' in particular takes this to its logical conclusion and talks of what we leave behind and how hard it is for us to grasp that our significance might not be what we imagined. The breadth of the album is something we have worked hard at and we believe that this first song gives an indication if not a full picture of what is in store. There is ferocious speed, grinding brutality and haunting melodies of devastating loss to come. This is us making good on our promise to ourselves and our continuing mission.”
Stay tuned for more information!
The first single "The Last Imagination" stands as a beacon of Dark Tranquillity's unparalleled artistry: The band delves into the depths of the human experience and reflects on the impermanence of life, with a profound lyrical narrative and captivating melodies. This single challenges listeners to confront the finality of their stories, unheard and untold.
Accompanying the release, Niklas Sundin, former guitarist and longstanding collaborator of the band, has crafted captivating visual elements, including the visualizer for "The Last Imagination". The album release date, August 16th, was strategically chosen: It is no coincidence that the album reveal collides with the infamous Summer Breeze Open Air in Dinkelsbühl, Germany and Dark Tranquillity’s performance at the festival.
As a special celebration for the reveal of their new album, the band will give a burning live performance, playing and partying into the release of "Endtime Signals" live on stage.
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South
Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood
Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024Brutal Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with South Korea Thrash Metal group trio SAHON, signed a worldwide distribution deal for Digital and Physical with the label.
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades.
Prepare for an ons17.3.2024 News DARK TRANQUILLITYlaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
Unleashes their latest creation, "Blood Shall Be Paid."
Single "Total Aggression" https://orcd.co/brut89656s
Album "Blood Shall Be Paid" March 8th, 2024 https://orcd.co/brut89656
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"They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance" marks the fourth track released from the band's first album in 12 years. The song is now streaming on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t15wyDzOGIo
The song will be available on streaming services Friday, March 15. Pre-save "They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance" at https://orcd.co/chainbreakers-crowning
Awaken the Greylight marks the band's triumphant return after a 12-year hiatus and showcases their evolution and artistic maturity. Awaken the Greylight is a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements, delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. Fans can expect an intense and atmospheric journey, filled with intricate melodies, powerful symphonies, and the signature raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW's sound.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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Celebrating the release of “FRAGMENTS OF THE AGELESS”, SKELETAL REMAINS are making a special treat available:
Watch the official instrumental playthrough for “Verminous Embodiment” here: https://youtu.be/lmjCnWr5gHw
The instrumental version is going back to the original idea of the song: “With ‘Verminous Embodiment’ we originally wanted to do something a little more chaotic and over the top with the original intentions for the song to be an instrumental. But, as the writing process continued, we kept hearing a vocal pattern being sung over the groovy verse riff, so the inspiration for lyrics soon followed after. Heavily inspired by an episode of The X-Files entitled ‘Home’”, say the band.
As of now “Fragments of the Ageless” is available in the following formats:Ltd. CD Digipak
Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta LP
Ltd. Gatefold lemon colored LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and Evil Greed
Ltd. Gatefold transp. light blue LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and various other retailers
Ltd. Gatefold Opaque Spring Green LP (US version)
Ltd. Gatefold Sunspot LP (500x) available from US Indie outlets and SKELETAL REMAINS
Digital album
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Rather than topics and themes inspiring the cover art, Dan Seagrave’s (Suffocation, Entombed, et al.) famously atramentous detail conversely informed the lyrics and album title. “Seagrave completed the cover art before we had a title,” Monroy says. “That was kind of different, but it worked in our favor. The cover art directly inspired a few of the lyrics and musical themes, tying multiple pieces together, which is a first for us.”
SKELETAL REMAINS recorded “Fragments of the Ageless” at various home and professional studios. Most of the guitars, bass, and solos were tracked DIY. The band wanted the drums to sound as imposing as possible, so they booked Trench Studios (Intronaut, Hirax) with John Haddad, while the vocals were cut at Birdcage Studios with Allen Falcon (Pestilent Death). Once the album’s core had been recorded, Monroy and the team sent their sick slab to Swedish studio ace Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Incantation) for mixing and mastering.
Monroy says the band’s goal with "Fragments of the Ageless" is to continue death metal’s lineage—to honor the past and present. The future, however, is lined with more touring and festivals. Having just come off a stateside run with Suffocation and Incantation late last year, SKELETAL REMAINS are poised to ravage more of the world, with high-profile slots at Wacken (Germany) and Alcatraz (Belgium) festivals already secured.
Death… Is just the beginning with SKELETAL REMAINS’ "Fragments of the Ageless".
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What
a God Could Be is the debut full length album from 72 Legions. 10 tracks of
beautiful intensity and melodic death metal. From the crushing dissonance of
"What a God Could Be" to black metal blast beats of "I am the
Swarm" 72 Legions is able to put their own stamp on a brutal and classic
death metal genre. What a God Could Be is a brilliant example for melting
several styles of death metal, thrash metal, black metal into one cohesive
auditory attack.What a God Could Be is out now on all major platforms and can be purchased through the bands Bandcamp page.
72 Legions is:
Dan Gates - vox
Curran Murphy - guitars
Robert Quade - guitars
Colton Zeitler - drums
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SUNSHINE signs with Wormholedeath & announces explosive new Single "BREAKCORE BEATS" .
German
melodic death grind band SUNSHINE is thrilled to announce the release of
their latest single, "Breakcore Beats," set to drop on April 1st,
2024. This explosive track marks the band's collaboration with
Wormholedeath and promises to redefine the boundaries of heavy music. Get ready
for a sonic storm that will shake you to the core!Recorded, mixed, and mastered at the prestigious Vyrah Studios under the expert guidance of Michael Streckbein, "Breakcore Beats" is a whirlwind of intensity and innovation, delivering a relentless fusion of melodic death grind.
"Sunshine – as honest as the Ruhr area, sounds like a game night with As I Lay Dying and Mörser," describes the band's unique sound, encapsulating the essence of their music in a single phrase.
SUNSHINE
"Many bands write really good biographies, we prefer to write really good songs." Says the band. And indeed, their music speaks volumes, transcending language barriers and connecting with audiences on a primal level.
The band has only been around for a year or two. However, it's worth looking at their history to understand who they are and what makes their music unique.
The journey started in 2019 as a vague concept brewing in a cozy corner bar in Essen, accompanied by the refreshing taste of Stauder beer. That rainy spring evening brought together three young men, each boasting decades of musical expertise. Sunshine's roots trace back to the early 1990s when some of its members, along with their previous band, secured their first record deal with the German label, "Alveran Records," making a name for themselves in the underground scene. Over the years, various members of Sunshine and their bands landed contracts with well-known industry names and toured Europe with acts like As I Lay Dying, Heaven Shall Burn, Napalm Death, and Burry Tomorrow.
From the remnants of these underground bands emerged something new and exciting. After just a few jam sessions, it became evident that Sunshine was on the brink of creating something extraordinary. However, the pandemic-induced slowdowns delayed Sunshine's full realization until 2022. From the beginning, Sunshine has been all about honest and uncompromising melodic death grind. Their sound is a vibrant amalgamation of diverse subgenres, infused with hardcore and punk influences, evident in their music's dynamic range. Whether intricate and harmonious or raw and aggressive, Sunshine's songs always reflect the emotions that shape their identity.
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Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS has released a lyric video for "ABYSS," courtesy of The Circle Pit. "Abyss" is the first single from forthcoming album, THE DARK HORIZON, and will be available March 14 on all major digital platforms. Dive in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqbQ1qIPFM0
VERITERAS is set to release its sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city PNW U.S. Tour!"
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
Track
Listing:1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
BIO:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
We're excited to work with Swelling Repulsion who are carving their own path with their kind of death metal music. It's a mix of various death metal styles but in spite of that it's astounding how coherent and catchy it sounds. While busy, listening to the music never feels like a chore. All in all, it's a fascinating release from a band that definitely needs more attention. Please check them out on Bandcamp https://swellingrepulsiondm.bandcamp.com/album/fatally-misguided
SWELLING
REPULSION – “FATALLY MISGUIDED”
For
fans of : Afflicted,
early Adramelech, Defect Designer, Ænigmatum, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Horrendous, Atvm
Swelling Repulsion have crafted their own style of death metal imbibing elements of various styles within the genre and giving it a refreshing expression. It's technical, progressive, even psychedelic and dissonant in parts and the way they've put it together is not only remarkably coherent, but also extremely catchy. This is busy, indulgent death metal music that is fun to listen to for a change and isn't as self-absorbed to come off as sounding too mechanical, premeditated or detached. There's an intuitive flow to the songs which do enough to maintain interest while always sustaining that undercurrent of groove that keeps things upbeat and enjoyable. It's an album the listener would want to willingly bury himself in and slowly unspool the intricate layers of riffing that have him cocooned in. 'Fatally Misguided' is a sprightly, delectable release with a quality of its own and it's one that compels the listener to revisit over and over without causing fatigue. This is one of those quirky hidden gems from the death metal underground that side-steps all trends and waves and simply oozes raw appeal.
Line up:
Bage - Vocals, Drums, FX
Donovan - Vocals, Guitars
Kristian Jablonicky - Bass
Artwork by The Masked Observer
Track listing:
1. Vanquished
2. Basking In Fumes Of Failure
3. Fatally Misguided
4. Sacred Doom
5. Cesspool of Dismembered Memory
6. Drug Induced Anti-Logic
7. Failure
8. Sullen Light of Expired Stars
Official release date - June 7th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://swellingrepulsiondm.bandcamp.com/album/fatally-misguided
Unleash
the True Norwegian Black Metal Fury with Sarkom's Demo 2004!
STRIPPED OF THEATRIC(K)S, Sarkom's Demo 2004 is a must-have for any true fan of second-wave Black Metal. But act fast, for this release is a one-time pressing! No digital release and no represses!
In 2004, Sarkom unleashed their debut demo, a savage proclamation that True Norwegian Black Metal is not only alive but thriving! With crispy, strangulating strings, relentless skin-pounding, and devilish lyrical formulations, Sarkom's Demo 2004 delivers an auditory assault like no other.
Drawing inspiration from the raw violence of Gorgoroth's Pentagram and infusing it with the epicene essence of early Kampfar, Sarkom crafts a unique, dark, and crushing sonic landscape. Polypus Records, recognizing the sheer brilliance of this masterpiece, seizes the opportunity to release it in a limited vinyl edition.
Get your hands on Sarkom's Demo 2004 on black vinyl (250 hand-numbered copies), picture disc (100 copies), or CD (250 hand-numbered copies) before it vanishes into the abyss of obscurity.
https://www.facebook.com/sarkom
https://www.polypus.no/
For
fans of : Afflicted,
early Adramelech, Defect Designer, Ænigmatum, Disharmonic
Orchestra, Horrendous, AtvmSwelling Repulsion have crafted their own style of death metal imbibing elements of various styles within the genre and giving it a refreshing expression. It's technical, progressive, even psychedelic and dissonant in parts and the way they've put it together is not only remarkably coherent, but also extremely catchy. This is busy, indulgent death metal music that is fun to listen to for a change and isn't as self-absorbed to come off as sounding too mechanical, premeditated or detached. There's an intuitive flow to the songs which do enough to maintain interest while always sustaining that undercurrent of groove that keeps things upbeat and enjoyable. It's an album the listener would want to willingly bury himself in and slowly unspool the intricate layers of riffing that have him cocooned in. 'Fatally Misguided' is a sprightly, delectable release with a quality of its own and it's one that compels the listener to revisit over and over without causing fatigue. This is one of those quirky hidden gems from the death metal underground that side-steps all trends and waves and simply oozes raw appeal.
Line up:
Bage - Vocals, Drums, FX
Donovan - Vocals, Guitars
Kristian Jablonicky - Bass
Artwork by The Masked Observer
Track listing:
1. Vanquished
2. Basking In Fumes Of Failure
3. Fatally Misguided
4. Sacred Doom
5. Cesspool of Dismembered Memory
6. Drug Induced Anti-Logic
7. Failure
8. Sullen Light of Expired Stars
Official release date - June 7th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://swellingrepulsiondm.bandcamp.com/album/fatally-misguided
Unleash
the True Norwegian Black Metal Fury with Sarkom's Demo 2004!STRIPPED OF THEATRIC(K)S, Sarkom's Demo 2004 is a must-have for any true fan of second-wave Black Metal. But act fast, for this release is a one-time pressing! No digital release and no represses!
In 2004, Sarkom unleashed their debut demo, a savage proclamation that True Norwegian Black Metal is not only alive but thriving! With crispy, strangulating strings, relentless skin-pounding, and devilish lyrical formulations, Sarkom's Demo 2004 delivers an auditory assault like no other.
Drawing inspiration from the raw violence of Gorgoroth's Pentagram and infusing it with the epicene essence of early Kampfar, Sarkom crafts a unique, dark, and crushing sonic landscape. Polypus Records, recognizing the sheer brilliance of this masterpiece, seizes the opportunity to release it in a limited vinyl edition.
Get your hands on Sarkom's Demo 2004 on black vinyl (250 hand-numbered copies), picture disc (100 copies), or CD (250 hand-numbered copies) before it vanishes into the abyss of obscurity.
https://www.facebook.com/sarkom
https://www.polypus.no/
NEWS 9.3 2024
Das Death Metal Duo ANDABATA veröffentlicht
im März die fünfte CD. Das
Werk wird "HIRNFRESSER" heißen.Auf der EP werden insgesamt 5 Songs zu hören sein inklusive einem Bonus-Song auf saarländisch. Sabine
www.youtube.com/user/AndabataDeathMetal
info@andabata.de
www.andabata.de
„LESSON IN VIOLENCE“ veröffentlichen am 30. März 2024 ihr zweites Studioalbum „NO NEED FOR DEATH“. Wie auch das Erstlingswerk “The Thrashfall Of Mankind” erscheint der Nachfolger beim Label “Iron Shield Records” aus Berlin. Auf der Platte befinden sich 11 feinste Thrash-Stücke, die keinen Vergleich scheuen müssen.
Am 1. März 2024 wird vorab die Single „War against hypocrisy“ bei allen gängigen Streamingdiensten veröffentlicht. Dazu wurde auch ein Musikvideo produziert. Es wäre der Hammer, wenn ihr diese News bei euch posten könntet.
Link zum Musikvideo: https://youtu.be/g5WiZlyNe10
Termin VÖ: 30.03.2024
Label: Iron Shield Records
Tracklist:
1. Natural Born Thrasher
2. Massive Aggressive
3. The world is mine
4. No need for death
5. War against hypocrisy
6. Flesh from bones
7. Living dead
8. Salvation
9. Thrash is life
10. Men kill men
11. To die for
Metallische Grüße Roland von LESSON IN VIOLENCE https://www.facebook.com/lessoninviolencebandofficial/
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/ITH6fbMAwGk
Der Song ist fest in den Kontext des Konzeptalbums eingebettet, das sich inhaltlich der düsteren Seite der Französischen Revolution und den menschlichen Abgründen widmet, die sich auch dort zeigten. So kam es in unmittelbarer Folge der Revolution zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen Frankreichs mit mehreren Nachbarstaaten.
Was als Zeit der Koalitionskriege in die Geschichtsbücher einging, barg zwischen deren blutigen Zeilen unfassbares menschliches Leid.
Die Band selbst über “Remaining Shadows”: “Wir wollten das brutale und verheerende Gesicht des Krieges zeigen. Nach jedem Krieg, der ausgefochten wurde, bleibt Finsternis zurück. Wir sollten die Konsequenzen unseres Handelns nicht missachten.”
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial.
Ein Pre-Save des Albums ist hier möglich: https://orcd.co/painful.
Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden. Und: Vergiss nicht, "Remaining Shadows" schon mal auf einer deiner Playlisten zu parken!
Titelliste
1. A World of Kings
2. Liberty (Dies)
3. Growing Rage
4. Reign of Terror
5. History Repeats
6. United in Blood
7. Heart of Darkness
8. We are not equal
9. Remaining Shadows
10. Fallen Hierarchies
( + Bonustrack "United in Blood" feat. Alexander Krull)
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 stehen PAINFUL getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES) aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Produktion eines PAINFUL-Albums in einem der angesehen Mastersound Entertainment Studios übernahm.
http://painfulmetal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainful/
HORRESQUE - Video zu „A Mendacious Myth“ online! Nach der ersten Single „HERMANN´S END“ vor ein paar Wochen, gibt es nun endlich die zweite Single „A MENDACIOUS MYTH“ in Form eines sehenswerten Lyricvideos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7cFKCE3mwo
Es sind die Abgründe des menschlichen Geistes; es ist die grausame und abscheuliche Natur des Menschen, die alles antreibt, wofür HORRESQUE steht. Grimmiger und kraftvoller, hochenergetischer, tiefschwarzer Death Metal mit einem einzigartigen Twist aus Doppel-Gitarren-Melodien, unerbittlichem und kraftvollem Schlagzeugspiel und manischem Gesang - Horresque klingen nicht wie alle anderen. Die Lyrics sind einzigartig - authentische Geschichten, die die Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche ungeschminkt zur Schau stellen.
HORRESQUE‘s
Gitarrist S. D. ist Mitglied der deutschen Black Metal Legende ‚Nocte Obducta‘,
des ägyptischen Death Metal Acts ‚Crescent‘, ‚Slidhr‘, und arbeitet als Live-
Musiker für Bands wie ‚Los Males del Mundo‘ oder ‚Heretoir‘. Sänger M.R. hat
seine Stimmbänder schon für die deutsche Death Metal Institution
‚Discreation‘ gequält.Nach der Veröffentlichung eines Drei-Song-Demos im Jahr 2016 wurde das Debütalbum der Band ‚Chasms Pt. I - Avarice and Retribution‘ im Februar 2020 von The Crawling Chaos Records aus Köln veröffentlicht. Während Covid19 drehte die Band ein 30-minütiges DIY- Livevideo namens ‚Live Chasms‘, das in Zusammenarbeit mit Metal Injection veröffentlicht wurde und Teil des Finales der ‚Slay at home‘-Serie war.
HORRESQUE haben sich einen Namen als unerbittlicher und kraftvoller Liveact gemacht. Gigs im Vorprogramm von Bands wie Afsky, Desaster, Deserted Fear, Downfall of Gaia, Fleshcrawl, Gaerea, Grima, Imperium Dekadenz, Kanonenfieber, Thron, Thulcandra und Uada konnten sie schon für sich verbuchen. Horresque wurden auch für das Heidelberg Death Fest, die Partysan Herbstoffensive und das De Mortem et Diabolum angeheuert.
Das zweite Album ‚CHASMS PT. II - THE DEVOURING EXORBITANCE‘ wurde in den Woodshed Studios in Landshut unter den meisterhaften Händen von Victor Santura aufgenommen. Coverart und Layouting wurden von Irrwisch Artdesign erstellt.
Wie schon auf dem Debüt deutet das lyrische Konzept auf die sieben Todsünden hin - Chasms Pt. II - wird sich auf Völlerei, Lust und die sehr weltliche Eigenschaft des Machtmissbrauchs konzentrieren.
Das neue Album „Chasms Pt. II – The Devouring Exorbitance“ kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.de/artists/horresque/
Die Band über das neue Album:
"Für diese Platte haben wir uns im kreativen Prozess selbst neu erfunden, uns diesen Songs mit Haut und Haaren verschrieben, und unsere Interpretation von Blackened Death Metal neu definiert.“
“Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance” erscheint am 22.03.2024 bei Supreme Chaos Records!
https://link.supremechaos.de/horresque/
https://www.horresque.de/
https://www.facebook.com/Horresque
Da
ist der 2. Teil... und #eswirdlautamfußedesbrockens . Auch in diesem Jahr wird
es im schönen Ilsenburg wieder ein HELLFIRE OVER ILSENBURG geben.Das ganze wird dann wieder im Haus der Vereine zu Ilsenburg stattfinden. Es sind auch wieder 3 hochklassige Bands am Start.
Bands:
Abglanz aus Goslar
Cock Pit aus Quedlinburg
Akantophis aus Ilsenburg
Veranstaltet und präsentiert von: HELLFIRE OVER ILSENBURG - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555875188452
Die Daten & Fakten :
"HELLFIRE OVER ILSENBURG Pt. II"
Wann - Samstag, 16. März 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1315346262697327
Wo - Haus der Vereine, Mühlenstraße 14, 38871 Ilsenburg (Harz), Deutschland
Beginn - 19Uhr (Einlass) / 20Uhr (Showbeginn)
Bands
ABGLANZ aus Goslar
Die sich im Herbst 2020 gegründete Harzer Black Metal Band ABGLANZ aus Goslar beschäftigt sich thematisch mit der mystischen Seite der Natur und dessen Einfluss auf das menschliche Individuum. Inspiration schöpft das Quartett dabei aus den tiefen, dunklen Wäldern und der schroffen Gebirgswelt ihrer harzer Heimat, sowie aus dessen Mythen und Sagen. Aber auch die Schattenseiten der verdarbten, kranken Seele des Menschen selbst kommt große Bedeutung ihrer Inhalte zu.
So schaffen Abglanz mit ihrer Musik sphärische, dunkle Klänge die ihre Einflüsse teils treibend atmosphärisch, teils aggressiv rasend widerspiegeln und untermalen.
Bereits ein halbes Jahr nach Gründung trieben ABGLANZ ihr Unwesen auf diversen Bühnen, um ihren Black Metal live auf Festivals und Venues wie: Schlachtnacht Open Air, Hellraiser, Goldgrube, Fimbul Festival, Exil, Bunker Rostock, oder als Headliner beim Metal Feast zu verbreiten und teilten sich dabei die Bühne unter anderen zusammen mit Bands wie: ROTTING CHRIST, GRIMA, KANONENFIEBER, SEAR BLISS, FIRTAN, WALDGEFLÜSTER, DRUDENSANG, STILLBIRTH, BOÖTES VOID und einigen mehr…
https://www.facebook.com/abglanz.official
COCK PIT aus Quedlinburg
Das schreiben Cock Pit über sich selbst: „Aus der fixen Idee wird schnell mit Hilfe von „Holgore“ am Schlagzeug und „Satti“ an der Gitarre „Cock Pit“ aus Quedlinburg.
Seither machen wir Groovy MemeGrind mit bekloppten Texten, einer Prise Witz und getreu dem Grünungsmotto: ordentlich Party. Musikalisch verwursten „Cock Pit“ eine Mischung aus der Musik die wir alle gern hören: Grind, Hardcore, tiefes Grooviges und dazu eine Prise Beatdown. Seither haben wir vielen Bands wie Spasm, Gutalax, Voliére, Mike Litoris Complot, Deep Dirty, UxLxCxM, 5 Stabbed 4 Corpses, Bowel Evacuation, Pighead, Sperm of Mankind, Brutal Sphincter, Cerebral Enema, Terrible Sickness und Disminded die Bühne und den Backstage.“
https://www.facebook.com/cockpitmemegore/
AKANTOPHIS aus Ilsenburg
Blackened Extreme Metal aus dem Harz
Akantophis gründeten sich 1998 und nach einer Schaffenspause gab es 2017 das Comeback der Ilsenburg, die mittlerweile auch mit einer neuen Scheibe am Start sind.
Wir freuen uns auf die lokale Größe!
https://www.instagram.com/akantophis/
Tickets: bis zum 08.03.2024 im VVK – Regelung über Paypal à hellfireoverilsenburg@gmail.com
Abendkasse: 15€
Viele Grüße aus Magdeburg David Siegmund -TORTURIZED
Critical Defiance are set to release new album The Search Won't Fall... March 22 on CD via Unspeakable Axe Records and vinyl LP via Dying Victims Productions. The album will also be available digitally.
The
Chilean metal force known as Critical Defiance has something for
every thrash fan out there. Not in the sense of being homogenized and generic,
but in their alchemical and nearly magical melding of blitzkrieg tempos,
dizzying technicality, aggressive shouts and gang vocals, and--rarest of all for
a post-1990 thrash act--a healthy dose of actual, memorable melody. Now about
to drop their third full-length like a bomb from a warplane, they have added a
new element to the mix: just a taste of the eerie melancholy and harsh
melodrama of black metal.Their release schedule has been nearly as fast as their music, with the debut (Misconception) coming in 2019, and its follow-up (No Life Forms) in 2022. They have let even less time elapse from then until this new platter's arrival, taking line-up changes in stride and pushing forward relentlessly regardless. The addition of Mauricio Toledo on guitar (just prior to their previous album) has pushed their music in new directions. That black metal aspect--some tremelo riffing, some blastbeats, bits of a distinctly new melodic sensibility--lends the album an updated feeling that sets it apart from its predecessors, while by no means abandoning the thrash foundation that has served them so well. All of this ambition is well-served by a terrific production job that balances just the right amount of rawness and polish. Three albums in, Critical Defiance are poised to deliver their most ferocious work yet. Angry yet uplifting, full of the spirit of true metal both old and new, it's a record that only these guys could make.
Pre-order:
https://unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-search-wont-fall
https://dyingvictims.com/index.php [Vinyl]
Track Listing:
1. The Search Won't Fall
2. Long Distance (The What's To Come)
3. Helpless World
4. 44 Minds
5. The Blind Divine
6. Absolüt
7. All the Powers
8. Full Paranoia
9. Margarita
10. Bulldog
11. Critical Defiance
Line-Up:
Felipe Alvarado - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Mauricio Toledo - Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ignacio Arévalo - Bass
Rodrigo Poblete - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/UnspeakableAxeRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/criticaldefiance
In the eerie symphony of decay, the Death Metal powerhouse MAGEFA unveils their latest masterpiece, "ROTTING AWAY." This composition delves into the macabre corridors of mortality, vividly portraying the journey of murderers and cannibals as they navigate the relentless path towards decay. The shed is stained with the foul red aftermath of slaughtered humans, a visceral testament to the remorseless butcher's unyielding pursuit of flesh, even as he acknowledges his own impending demise. MAGEFA's relentless sound transcends conventional boundaries, offering a sonic exploration of existential themes within the brutal landscape of Death Metal. This composition stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft a chilling narrative through their music, pushing the boundaries of the genre and immersing listeners in a dark and haunting experience.
BiographyMAGEFA, a formidable Death Metal band hailing from Frankfurt, Germany, derives its name (pronounced with a hard G) from the Hebrew word for "Plague." Drawn from influences such as Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, and Death, the band embarked on its musical journey in 2014. In 2016, MAGEFA unleashed a powerful 3-track Demo titled "A Peek Into Human Bodies," offering a glimpse into their dark and ferocious sound. The release laid the foundation for their future endeavors. The following year, in 2019, the band delivered their EP "New Era Of Darkness," which further solidified their place in the extreme metal scene. This release allowed their compositions to reach a wider audience, establishing MAGEFA's presence in the metal community. Their momentum only intensified with the release of "Instrument Inside" in 2020, captivating fans with its relentless and intricate brutality. This album quickly gained recognition as a fan favorite, solidifying MAGEFA's position as a force to be reckoned with. In 2021, MAGEFA continued their sonic onslaught with the release of their EP "Exenteration." The intense and unyielding tracks on this release garnered over 240K streams on Spotify alone, solidifying their growing fanbase and leaving a lasting impact on listeners. On March 12, 2022, the band released the single "Back To The Front," available on all digital platforms.
This release served as a gesture of support to Ukraine in their war against Russia, showcasing MAGEFA's dedication to using their music for meaningful causes. Continuing their relentless output, MAGEFA unleashed the single "Overdose" on July 27, 2022, further cementing their reputation for delivering visceral and uncompromising metal. January 6, 2023, marked the release of their third single from the upcoming EP "Pathology Calls," showcasing their unyielding dedication to pushing the boundaries of their genre.
MAGEFA are:
Kevin Grams – Guitars / Vocals
Andreas Muttscheler -Bass
Nico Perez -Guitars
Kai Or -Drums
https://www.facebook.com/SodehRecords
The album blends punk-informed desert rock with stoner doom for 9 groove-laden tracks of raw intensity and sonic exploration. DEVIL MOON RISEN takes listeners on a captivating journey, weaving together powerful riffs, gritty vocals, and infectious rhythms that echo the vast landscapes of the Arizona desert.
The band has posted a video for album track "Bad Sketch of a Killer." Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt18QUwNsCA
Fissures of Men is due out June 6. DEVIL MOON RISEN has released three additional singles from the album - "Russian Man," "The Rim," and "Rabbit Hole (A Q-Anon Tail)." Stream the songs on Spotify and Apple Music.
The album was mixed and mastered by Jalipaz Nelson. Artwork by Hilary Martin Art.
Tracklist:1) Bad Sketch of a Killer
2) Russian Man
3) The Rim
4) Conscious Spring
5) Mungo Gringo
6) Rabbit Hole (A Q-Anon Tail)
7) Shaun Powell
8) The Crick Cycle
9) D.T.T.B.O.W.T.B
What happens when a schoolteacher meets two veterans in a desert amidst a global pandemic? What happens when a guitarist who loves doom collides with a bassist who believes his instrument should be at the forefront of the ensemble? You get DEVIL MOON RISEN. Founded in 2020, the band immediately put out a 4-song EP, and began playing shows in the Phoenix metro area. Since then, they have honed their skills and are on the verge of releasing their debut album, Fissures of Men.
DEVIL MOON RISEN is:
Chihuahua Chad - Bass Guitar/Upright Bass/Vocals
Rocky Destructo - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Everett Jones - Drums/Keyboards/Backing Vocals
https://www.facebook.com/DevilMoonRisen
The
Lifted Veil emerged from the shadows of Mikkeli, Finland, in 2014, forging
their path in the realm of Blackened Death metal. With a sonic arsenal that
merges the ferocity of death metal with the obscure atmospheres of black metal,
the band quickly gained recognition for their hauntingly intense sound.Formed by a collective of musicians driven by a shared passion for the darker realms of metal, The Lifted Veil embarked on a journey to explore the boundaries of sonic extremity. Their music, characterized by blistering guitar riffs, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals, casts a haunting veil that transports listeners to the abyss.
As the years unfolded, The Lifted Veil honed their craft through numerous live performances and studio endeavors, solidifying their presence in the Finnish metal scene. Their lyrical themes delve into the macabre, weaving tales of existential dread, cosmic horror, and the shadows that dwell within the human psyche.
The band's discography, marked by albums such as "The Wicked Shall Inherit the Earth" and "Grand Design of the Apocalypse" showcases their evolution as artists pushing the boundaries of extreme metal. The Lifted Veil's commitment to atmospheric intricacies and unrelenting brutality has garnered them a dedicated fanbase both in Finland and beyond.
In the heart of Mikkeli, The Lifted Veil continues to be a force in the blackened death metal scene, with each performance an invocation of sonic darkness that leaves an indelible mark on those who dare to journey into their realm.
The bands are available for interviews. Need a Bandcamp code for past and future releases or got any questions just email me. Physical copies can be sent to selected few as they are limited releases. Full albums are linked in the post below. Thanks for your time.
Release date: April 8th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/GrindtoDeathRecords
https://www.facebook.com/theliftedveilband
LISTEN The Diary album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/innermissing-diary
Sigmund comments:
"I always valued music above everything because for me it is a perfect means of expression, and, which is more important, exploration of any phenomenon imaginable. Every time I started to write a song I entered a quest with an unpredictable finale which could be (and often was) surprising and even disappointing. There were times to explore the inner cosmos, the realms of subconscious and the events that took place long before I was born – and now came the time to experience and explore the depths of homesickness, solitude and loss. The journey is still far from over, and even while being fired upon I continue to do the only thing I consider meaningful – creating music."
Tracklist:1. Premonitions
2. The Onset
3. Departure
4. Letters From The Past
5. Hiraeth
6. Null
Composed and lyrics by Pavel Krasnov
Album cover by Olga Kann
Line-up:
Sigmund - voice and guitars
Melaer - keyboards
Kublai Kapsalis - guitar, bass, drums
https://www.facebook.com/InnerMissing
“Anguish” is an homage to old-school, groovy mid-tempo death metal, combined with a modern approach to the genre and production standards. With a tight composition, blast beats, and enough room for both moshing and grooving to catchy riffs, the song is a good representation of what Griefgod sets out to achieve with the whole album.
The upcoming album “Deterioration” comprises 7 songs, featuring both already released singles (“Anguish” and “45 Years of Tremor”). As the band’s debut full-length release, it represents the culmination of an extensive exploration of sound, theme, and identity. “Deterioration” aims to make a statement, showcasing Griefgod’s fusion of the old and the new, groove and chaos, complexity and directness.
Join Griefgod in savoring some intense death metal and give “Anguish” a listen!
https://www.facebook.com/Griefgod
Exodikon
expressed their excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are
delighted to announce that our second full-length album will be released via
WormHoleDeath Records! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to help us
navigate international waters. We are eagerly looking forward to this
collaboration and can’t wait to finally unleash our songs of void encapsulated
in our album called Chaosophilia.”"Chaosophilia" delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the thorny realms of numbness and existential futility. The album's lyrical narrative encapsulates the struggle, bipolarity, and acceptance of life's absurdity. The band's sonic concoction blends black and death metal, enriched with thrash and melodic death metal elements, creating a musical canvas that mirrors the internal chaos and cosmic void.
Formed in 2004 in the small village of Úny, Hungary, Exodikon initially embraced melodic death metal influences. After a hiatus and a relocation to Budapest, the band reinvented itself, incorporating black metal into their sound. Their debut album, "Árnyam útján," garnered acclaim, leading to opportunities to share stages with iconic bands like The True Mayhem and I Am Morbid.
The band’s second full-length album, “Chaosophilia”, contains eight songs in English and is expected to help them reach a wider audience who can resonate with their reflections on frustrated numbness.
Tracklist
01 Intro
02 The Awakening Depth-The Psychics of the Manipulated
03 Life Weight Loss-The Aesthetics of Contempt
04 The Nature of Descent
05 The Lord of Wounds–The Incubation of Pain
06 Uninverse-The Logic of Zeitgeist
07 Collapse-The Semantics of Liberty
08 Imago Dei–The Syntax of Deity
09 Untermensch-The Psychics of Deceivers
Line-up:
Attila István Hekele - Drums
Ferenc Pósfai - Guitar
Gábor Dávid Borhidi - Guitar/vocals
József Pósfai - Bass/vocals
www.exodikon.com
www.facebook.com/exodikon
With
the band having completed their latest album, Dark Essence Records have today
announced details of what will be BISMARCK's third full-length release.
Slated to hit the streets on the 3rd May, "VOURUKASHA" promises
to be 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 the band grew up listening to.As a hint of what to expect, Dark Essence have today released a single from the album. Titled "SKY FATHER", the single can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services at: https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Bismarck_Sky-Father
This is what BISMARCK had to say about the single:
“Sky Father" is the divine wrath, the flood to come, and the fall of man. Its aggressive nature and ferocity coming to life with the help of Aslak (Ondt Blod), as he summons the unavoidable calamity.
"Vourukasha" is an album that amply showcases BISMARCK's music. With its exploration of western esotericism, altered states of consciousness and a mystical apocalypse, "Vourukasha's" lyrical content acts as the perfect foil to the band's sound, which alternates between intense, fuzzed-out heaviness, and clean, atmospheric drones.
As the band explained
“Vourukasha" is a work born from curiosity, hard work, and sheer determination. It will take you on a metaphysical journey through space and time. From the darkest depths of the sea to the endless cosmic void. Join us, and dive into the Heavenly Sea.
With artwork by Vaderetro, track listing for "Vourukasha" is as follows:
Sky Father
Echoes
Kigal
The Tree of All Seeds
Vourukasha
Ocean Dweller
"Vourukasha" will be available in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl formats and can now be pre-ordered from: https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
BISMARCK has been confirmed to appear at Oslo's Desertfest and the Valo Rock Festival 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
You can listen to it on Bandcamp https://fathomlessritual.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-for-the-lesser-gods
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.
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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Since its inception in 2005, Strident has had three full-length studio albums and a huge number of live performances. The band's debut LP entitled "On the Aim" came out in 2010 after which the band went on a semi-hiatus for almost a decade due to numerous lineup changes, but nevertheless Strident remained an active band playing big shows: opening for Overkill and Nervosa, to name a few. The second record, “March of Plague”, was released in 2019 through the Italian label "Punishment 18 Records". It has a solid modern sound and it has been selling all over the world.
In 2020, the line-up changed again, this time the original guitarist Michael Shlyapochny became also the frontman while Yaniv Alkalay, Andrey Galchevski, Artyom Apekishev took over lead guitar, drums and bass respectively. With this line-up, the band went on 3 European tours (with Necronomicon, Archaic and Jet Jaguar) and released the third album, "PARANOIA OF THE TYRANT", which has received great praise both in live shows and in media spheres.
Strident has its own crushing energy, authentic style and tight live performance, exactly what people are looking for in this style of music.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgz7_nUJ-bDnI9HhrHWx2A
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Brutal
death band EMASCULATOR has signed a deal with New Standard Elite.
The deal will see the all-female band with members from Czechia and the United
States release their debut EP, THE DISFIGURED AND THE DIVINE, later
this year.The EP follows the band's 2022 demo, Depraved Disfigurement. Stream and download the demo at https://emasculatorbdm.bandcamp.com/album/depraved-disfigurement
EMASCULATOR features Mallika Sundaramurthy (Nidorous-NSE, Unfathomable Ruination, ex-Abnormality). Morgehenna (PoonTickler), Teresa Wallace (Cartilage, Muldrotha, Feast) and newest member Cierra White (Harboured, Oak, Ash & Thorn).
The band is set to appear at this year’s Texas Domination Fest, scheduled to take place September 26-28 in Dallas / Ft. Worth, TX.
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AZIMUT19,
a musical force born out of the minds of Sigurd and Ainar, former founders of
the renowned Viking metal formation Nomans Land, brings a fresh perspective to
the melodic metal genre. The duo, with over 25 years of musical exploration,
decided to embark on a new journey with AZIMUT19 in response to the challenges
of our times.The band's debut album, "By Horizon," serves as a powerful expression of their collective vision. Addressing societal issues and reflecting on the harsh realities of the world, AZIMUT19's music blends melodic metal with elements of death, creating a unique sonic language that hooks the audiences.
Influenced by iconic bands like Slayer, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and AC/DC, AZIMUT19's music carries a rich heritage while forging a distinctive path in the melodic death metal realm.
The band's lineup features Sergei Zhurov on guitars, Alexey Magin handling vocals and drums, and Vitalii Mikulich on bass.
With the release of the debut album, AZIMUT19 aims to amplify their message globally. The band's profound lyrics, penned with the assistance of Ria April Avalon and Maria Leonova, delve into the darker facets of society, sparking introspection among listeners.
Tracklist
1. Anger Plague
2. Chasing Money
3. Fiery Wall of Lies
4. Hi-tech War
5. Pave Your Way
6. Hiding from Yourself
7. The Virus
8. Heirs of Enmity
As AZIMUT19 embarks on this exciting chapter with Wormholedeath, "By Horizon" promises to be just the beginning of an epic musical journey that will echo across the global metal landscape. Stay tuned for the release on April 12, 2024, and witness the emergence of AZIMUT19 into the forefront of melodic death metal.
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The wait for the first song from DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE new album "KINTSUGI" is over. Studio Matière Noire created the official video for the first single, the title-track "Kintsugi", a song with which the French act introduces us to their world at the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, a song of pure darkness, apocalyptic atmospheres and tormented voices.
First album to see Simon Perrin's presence behind the microphones, "Kintsugi" is an intimate introspective trip within the wounds of the human being, a dark and melancholic album of acid Black Metal with melodic lights emerging from a gloomy sludge scenery.
The Parisian combo paints a macabre grey horizon following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
Titled "Kintsugi", the new release features an amazing artwork created by Vaderetro and will see the light on May 3rd, 2024 via My Kingdom Music on digipakCD, LP (2 versions) and digital and you can pre-order at https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
Tracklist: 1. Inapte
2. Kintsugi
3. La Parabole Des Aveugles
4. Ichinawa
5. Le Sens Du Vent
6. Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat
7. Attrition - 8. Fragmenté
9. Miserere
10. Brisé
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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Nastergal is an international black metal band formed by Jacques Valentyn (guitars) and Riaan Coertze (drums), that expanded their lineup with Marco Toba (bass) and Evgen Zoidze (vocals). Their music, inspired by various extreme metal acts, offers a distinctive approach to the Black Metal genre. Their latest album, “The Untold War,” follows their EP “Solitude,” delving into Zarathustra's internal battles, exploring self-realization and the conflicts of a world filled with deception and ignorance. Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album challenges the concept that human values stem from divine or natural sources, focusing on the hidden internal struggles we keep concealed.
The album's digital release date is March 15, 2023.
Tracklist1. Brothers in War
2. The Stillest Hour
3. Redemption
4. Involuntary Bliss
5. The Underworld
6. Will to Power
7. My Wandering Soul
8. The Vision
9. Immaculate Perception
10. The Three Evils
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Designer are doing something refreshing in the death metal world and that alone warrants attention. The fact that they're an experienced band with several releases under their belt and have at least a member in common with the mighty Diskord proves that they've got the chops to pull it off too. Of course, listening to it for yourself works too. It's probably best to check out the latest song that was premiered by No Clean Singing recently. Here's an excerpt from it - "There’s no good way of guessing how this song unfolds. The tempos and moods switch in unexpected ways, and so do the manifold instrumental maneuvers that occur across the channels."
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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https://www.facebook.com/defectdesigner1
And you can experience the black flame of Revelation now, in full, at the Odium Records YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nicfn3A4xI
Head to the Odium Records YouTube channel and immerse yourself in the black magic of Revelation NOW!
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We’re proud to announce that the abysmal alchemists of lysergic black/death abominations DIABOLIC OATH are about to return with "ORACULAR HEXATIONS", their most warped and devastating work to date.
The brand
new sophomore full-length uncreation is slated for an early April 2024 release,
and has been teased by Toilet Ov Hell via an avance track stream of
the song “Winged Ouroboros Mutating Unto Gold”, with the iconic
extreme metal blog stating that with the track “the listener is ripped out
of the relative safety and comfort of the opening riff and sent through a
dizzying assemblage of frightening, unhinged, enigmatic, and unconventional
passages, each one stacking on the last to produce a tenuously towering and
vertiginous effect”, and elaborating further that “once the original riff
returns, the band has lost all patience with its straight-forwardness, instead
opting for more malleability, mutating it into an almost unrecognizable version
of itself.“ - you can check out the song and feature https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-diabolic-oaths-winged-ouroboros-mutating-unto-gold/On their new sophomore full-length uncreation "Oracular Hexations", Diabolic Oath’s staple approach of using completely fretless stringed instruments and a triple simultaneous vocal attack to depredate the listener's psyche, reaches truly majestic and catastrophic forms. Their technically daring and transformative approach to the usually dogmatic "war metal" craft has metastasized as a highly divergent and enigmatic mutation within the genre itself, where the crushing heaviness of the riffs concocted to their unconventional creation has resulted in an alternate reality of bestial black metal unbound with truly unseen and unthinkable auditory monstrosities. Shapeless, formless and free of any boundaries, the six lengthy spells contained within "Oracular Hexations" assume an almost globulous, chimeric form, appearing horrendous and misshapen to the listener as they morph and four-dimensionally sprawl like a sensorially annihilating mass devouring the psyche.
The gnarled and grotesque nature of chords and musical structures created evoke a sense of disorienting and otherworldly disembodiment, becoming a fertile ground for degenerate forms of ritualism and esotericism that weave an unsettling conceptual canvas rife for the propagation of the absurd. Unbound with cryptic and abstruse mutterings about cosmological, multi-dimensional and impossible states of being, "Oracular Hexations" is an hallucinatory convergence between technical, crushing and flesh-scouring musical genius and truly grotesque forms of composition and storytelling. An indissoluble dualism between primeval destruction and inscrutable bewilderment which will test the psyche and flesh of those subjected to the album's surrealistic destructive force.
"Oracular Hexations" is slated for an April 5 2024 release on LP, CD, cassette tape and digital formats worldwide, and can be now pre-ordered via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: April 5th 2024
Genre: Brutal/Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Defeated Sanity | Suffocation
…a seething mass of chaos, of endless gaping maws, slathering tongues and thrashing limbs, chattering teeth and sibilant whispers of lunacy and obscenity. There is no silence, there is no peace, there is no sense or order. With all laws of structure and reason obliterated and swirling like dust in the ever-moving eddies that spin across the oceans of blood and tears, all is undone, all is lost… Dragged beneath the surface we drink deep of madness and find our only salvation, our only solace in absurdity…
Welcome to a kingdom of the obscene and absurd, where reason is dissected and destroyed and reality is warped into nightmare – welcome to the world of Brutalism! Hailing from Boise, Idaho, these exponents of the extreme have created an album that draws together two horrors, two powers from beyond the light. Solace In Absurdity, Brutalism’s debut full length release, is a fusing of vile bodies, melding the dark, imperious death metal of the original gods with the twisted technicality of the most brutal monstrosities imaginable. The results are shocking, bewildering and glorious! Disjointed and improbable, songs like ‘Astrocytomic Hemorrhaging’ set about disassembling your sanity like frenzied, robotic worker ants, while ‘Accelerated Decreptitude’ jolts and judders like a broken engine reanimated by chaotic essence and malign, meddling spirits of gleeful wickedness. While ‘Asphyxiating On Vomitous Excretion’ stalks the shadows within the chapel of ghouls, ‘Flesh Pyramid’ sounds the war trumpets of hell across the unimagined planes of infernal conflict. Utterly inhuman vocals tear through forests of spine-mangling riffs and howling solos dive and twist through a rain of blazing, blasting beats. This is the essence of death metal, sent spinning into a dominion of torture beyond understanding.
Embracing a raw, organic sound, where every screaming, raging element of sonic malevolence entwines in magnificent cacophony, Brutalism have fashioned a collection of psychotic litanies that will tear your soul apart. Swathed in the grotesque artwork of Moon Ring Design (Opprobrium, Nocturnal Serpent, Ascensions Fall etc), Solace In Absurdity will be set free from its restraints on April 5th by Comatose Music. Hold tight to your sanity, because madness is about to descend!
Line-up:
Cameron Bass - Vocals
Ian Dodd - Bass
Jason Taylor - Guitar
London Howell - Guitar
Dante Haas - Drums
www.comatosemusic.com
www.facebook.com/BrutalismBand
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Mit VAULT OF TORMENT veröffentlicht die NRW Death Metal Band HOUNDS OF DAMNATION am 10.05.2024 ihr Debüt über das Label Unholy Fire Records.
Die Band, die sich 2022 gegründet hat, besteht aus Axel Müller (Battlesword) – Vocals, Marcel Schiborr (u.a. Symbiontic, The Witches´ Dream, Hraun) – Lead Guitars, Florian Oesterling (Symbiontic, Utter Silence) – Guitars und Kai Bracht (Hatred Inherit, I Despise) – Drums.
Sie selber beschreibt ihren Stil als Mischung irgendwo zwischen Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower und Unleashed. Über die Facebook Seite der Band und der Homepage des Labels wird es in den Wochen bis zur VÖ Infos und Videos zum Release geben.
Die Scheibe erscheint als Digipak und als auf jeweils 100 Stück limitierte LP in schwarz, transparent-rot und orange. Der Vorverkauf startet am 08.03.2024 über die Homepage des Labels.
Pünktlich zur Veröffentlichung plant die Band auch einige Clubgigs, die Termine gibt es auch auf den Seiten.
www.unholyfire-records.com
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CUTTERRED FLESH – “LOVE AT FIRST BITE”
For
fans of: Benighted, Aborted, Cattle
Decapitation, Monument of Misanthropy, Devourment, EnragementCutterred Flesh have evolved to play what’s beginning to resemble a progressive form of brutal death metal. Without reducing the wholesome girth, they are able to pull off amazing feats that will stop the listener in his tracks and have him mentally slot them in a higher category than what he had originally pegged them at. While not as slick as some of their contemporaries skittishly moving about with hardly any impact, Cutterred Flesh’s music carries real weight and boasts of similar diversity if not more and is littered with unpredictable parts. Each of the songs on their sixth full length have a special thing going on and close listens only reveal the intricate structuring and even traces of emotive facets. It’s rare to come across a brutal death metal album that scratches the bludgeoning heaviness itch and also leaves a lasting impact that’s not purely external. Cutterred Flesh have clearly mastered their craft at this stage and come up with an album that is unfathomably heavy yet versatile and engaging which easily stands out from the one-dimensional ones languishing in the narrow confines of the brutal death metal realm.
Line up:
Jiri Krs - Vocals
Vitali Novak - Guitar
David Krombholz - Guitar
Ondrej Klaban - Bass
Jakub Bayer - Drums
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Xenomorphic Annihilation: Earth Ravaged
2. Human Protein Concentrate
3. Repeated Intersexual Misunderstanding
4. Code of Zuurith
5. The Symptoms of Parasite
6. Descent Into Torment Of Abyssal Whispers
7. Sarkam's Wrath Unleashed
8. Amanda
9. The Last Supper
10. Spawn of Vathus
Official release date - May 24th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
"Desolate Eternities” features 10 tracks of "classic death metal with a faster, more brutal tempo and slow mid-paced sections to ear-bleeding grinding / thrashy solid tunes" as described by the band founder Uriel.
Play / order "Desolate Eternities" here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/vorus-desolate-eternities
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Tracklist:1. Desolate in Eternity
2. The Phantom Fear
3. Moribund's Hollow Gaze
4. Deathly Cycle of Existence
5. Blood-Sucking Leech
6. Dormant Malignancy
7. Obscure Delusional Chasms
8. Escape from Beyond
9. Aether of the Abyss
10. Dragged into Oblivion
About VORUS:
Established in 2017 as a solo project of the American death metal musician Uriel (Morbicus, Necrorite, Reveler, Putred, ex-Gutwrench, ex-Cryptic Realms etc) active since 1989 and relocated to Romania back in 2014. Vorus first release “Chamber of Laments” demo tape as solo formula was released by the fall, 2017.
Uriel‘s wife, Corina (ex-Deimos, ex-Atys, Reveler, Putred etc.) joined the band in September, 2017 on the bass guitar.
As a duo, Vorus recorded their debut full-length album “The Wretched Path” in December 2017, released on CD and tape in April. 2018 also the split with the band Necrorite in May 2018, then in October 2018 the “Inflicted Sufferance” EP was released in both formats as well. In April 2019 following a 4 way split with Rotheads, Engrossed and Eruptive released in both formats.
In August 2019, Doru (Malpraxis, Evergreed, ex-Necrovile, etc) drummer from Cluj-Napoca joined the band permanently, 2020 is the year that marks the live debut of Vorus band on a mini tour in Transylvania with the bands Oncology and Left Hand Path.
In May 2021, the band released their second full-length album entitled “Traversing the Non-Existence“. Shortly after the album, Vorus welcomed a new member, Filip (Necrotum, Demoted, Putred, etc) a very young guitarist from Brasov joined the band on the rhythm guitar position. With this formula, “The Crypt of Shadows” EP was recorded in October, 2021 on tape only. In 2022, Vorus performed in a mini tour with Malpraxis, Invader and Omnitrocy in several towns around the country, then the band participated in Death Madness Fest 1 (Sibiu) and a few more concerts.
This year Vorus participated in Bucharest Death Fest. Currently the band is working on the songs for the third full-length album entitled “Desolate Eternities” scheduled to be recorded in the fall of 2023 and released by the spring of 2024 by the record label Loud Rage Music from Romania on CD format.
VORUS current line up:
Uriel – Lead & Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Filip – Rhythm Guitar
Corina – Bass Guitar
Doru – Drums / Percussion
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https://www.facebook.com/vorusdeath/
ACROSTICHON – „ENGRAVED IN BLACK „
Acrostichon is one of the earliest and still existing death metals band from The Netherlands. Acrostichon was formed in August 1989. In March 1990 they recorded their debut demo which gained the band a lot of label attention. In March 1992 they recorded their debut album, called “Engraved in Black”, with producer Colin Richardson (Bolt Thrower, Carcass, Cradle of Filth). The booklet and inlays contain several outstanding artworks, old posters, pictures, flyers and liner notes from guitar player Richard (Master, Massacre, Napalm Death). Engineered by Oscar Holleman (Gorefest, The Gathering, Within Temptation). Six live tracks (track 10 - 15)) what woule be the tracks for their never to be re-issued second album Sentnced from 1996..
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Florida death metal at its best! Diabolic is an American death metal band from Tampa Bay, Florida, founded in 1996 by bassist/vocalist Paul Ouellette, drummer Aantar Lee Coates and guitarist Brian Malone.
‘Blastmasters, Twisted Metal’ is the ‘lost’ Diabolic album, recorded in the brief era the band split up (2004 – 2006). Bonus to the album is the 2004 three track demo. Vocals and bass by Jesse Jolly (Paths of Possession, ex Amon). Cover art by Mattias Norén (Jag Panzer, Stratovarius, Sabaton). Produced by Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez (Morbid Angel, Nile, Terrorrizer). Extensive liner notes with drummer Aantar, plus old and rare pictures, posters and flyers in a 16 page booklet.
https://www.vicrecords.com/
Florida death metal at its best! Diabolic is an American death metal band from Tampa Bay, Florida, founded in 1996 by bassist/vocalist Paul Ouellette, drummer Aantar Lee Coates and guitarist Brian Malone.
‘Mausoleum of the Unholy Ghost’ is Diabolic’s sixth full length album from 2020, by now totally sold out.
Featuring Matt Barnes Monstrosity) on guitars, and on bass and vocals Diabolic’s veteran and founding member Paul Ouellette. And of course on drums Aantar ‘blastmaster’ Coates.
Cover art by Zbigniew Bielak (Behemoth, Darkthrone, Ghost). Produced by Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez (Morbid Angel, Nile, Terrorrizer). First time on jewel case format.
https://www.vicrecords.com/
The official video for for the album's first single, "Carbon Skin," is available now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcd3ZFwSIf0
The single is also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, and Apple Music.
FFO: Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Evergrey, The Contortionist
Ghost on Mars combines dark and melancholic atmospheres with metal traditions, recreating their personal approach to prog metal..
The songs are inspired by films, books and stories belonging to the science fiction and horror cultures: The Mist, They Live, The Revenant, I Robot, Dylan Dog, Rec, Arrival...
Pre-order: https://ghostonmars.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-time-and-space
Track
Listing:1. Beyond the Mist
2. Quarantine
3. They
4. Carbon Skin
5. Nocturnal
6. That Time I Saw The Moon
7. Under a Crescent Moon
8. Back from the Dead
9. Back to Life
10. Lost Signal
Credits:
Out of Time and Space was produced by Ghost on Mars.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alex Di Nunzio (Francesco Di Giacomo, Astra) at NMG Recording Studios in 2022 and 2023.
Album art by Simon Bossert
Line-up:
Moreno Sangermano: Lead and backing vocals.
Fabio Valentini: Rhythm, clean and classic guitars.
Andrea Mataloni: Rhythm, lead and clean guitars.
Valerio Lippera: Bass.
Andrea Alberati: Drums.
https://www.willowtip.com/home.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/ghostonmars/
Afterlife in Darkness Part 4 is available as a free download, ensuring accessibility for all music enthusiasts
The artwork for this compilation carries a unique history. Originally intended for a funeral doom/doom solo project, it adds a hauntingly beautiful touch to this collection, despite the project never taking off and the recordings being scrapped, created by Marcos Cerutti.
Additionally, the album cover pays homage to the incredible funeral doom, doom, and death bands I've had the privilege to work with, as well as the remarkable artists who continue to release captivating albums. For those who know me personally, my deep affection for funeral doom, doom, and death music is unmistakable, making this project particularly meaningful.
The music and tracks featured in this compilation are a blend of previously released and unreleased material from our bands, offering listeners a sneak peek into their upcoming albums.
Stream and download Afterlife in Darkness Part 4 at https://blacklionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/afterlife-in-darkness-part-iv
Tracklist1.An Epistle to the Prime, Vivified - Vesperian Sorrow
2.Irreverence of the Cross - Summoner's Circle
3.The Black Pope - Disloyal
4.Capricious Disembodied Villain - Codex Mortis
5.Paradiset - Ondfodt
6.Crippled At The Core - Duskwalker
7.Homo Deus - Ephialtes
8.Hominis Obscura - Aeolian
9.Shape And Geometry - Apotheus
10.The Fear Campaign - Demonstealer
11.Death My Becoming - Silva
12.The Furnace - Imperial Demonic
13.A Blinding Trust In Chosen Kings - The Arcane Order
14.Nothingness - Farsoth
15.Father From The Flame - Solemn Vision
16.Dead Lights Beckon Me - Blood Stained Dusk
17.Fire At Will - Fäust
18.Greed And Lies - Blackning
19.The Dark Age - Shūnyatā
20.Night Terror - Onheil
21.Stab The Lamb - Gyrdleah
22.Nothing But Death - Daemonicus
23.Reborn - Kozoria
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Having just released their critically acclaimed full-length sophomore effort, ‘’VERTIGO,’’ on their new home with record label Wormholedeath, in February 2024, alongside a crushing video for the single ‘Future Tense,’ Psyanide, delivers epic groovy melodic death metal to their dedicated legion of fans. Psyanide released the first video and single off of ‘Vertigo,’ the album's self-titled song, ‘Vertigo,’ in June of 2023, and blew away their fans with the bombastic sonic delivery Pysaninde is known for and was viewed over 5000 times on YouTube in just a few short weeks...
Commenting on the partnership, the band states:
“Psyanide” is super stoked to join forces with Extreme Management Group! We are a five-piece melodic groove death metal band that has set the Greek Metal Scene on fire with our latest album, ‘VERTIGO!’ Now we have partnered with Extreme Management Group who will work tirelessly in their endeavor to help spread our ferocious & fiery sound across the world!”
EMG Senior Artist Manager Damien Mitchell states:
“I’m super psyched to begin working with, Psyanide, these humble guys offer up a great example of quality songwriting, barking mad vocals, insane guitar riff-rage, face-ripping double-bass gallops, coupled with catchy melodies and hum-along riffs that stick in your head all day! I can’t wait to share what we are able to accomplish, ‘It’s time to give the world a lethal dose of Psyanide!’”
Psyanide is an absolute must for fans of Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Gojira, and Testament! Get ready to have a dose of Psyanide coursing through your veins as the band hits the road in 2024. Check out the videos for ‘Vertigo,’ and ‘Future Tense,’ below: “It’s time to get your dose of Psyanide!”
Future Tense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuZF2CBJoPU
Vertigo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOH-fLmkHjw
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Today, March 1st 2024, Dutch thrashers GRINDPAD are releasing the official lyric video for Yakuza Finger Collector Crew. This song is taken from their highly acclaimed EP FINGER COLLECTOR CREW that was released on September 30th 2023 through Iron Shield Records.
Grindpad, hailing from the Netherlands, keeps blowing people away with their high energy thrash metal, grooves and hardcore vibes and this song is no different. So, turn it up to 11 and bang your head.
The lyric video for “Yakuza Finger Collector Crew” can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZt1J-ZR8O0
https://ironshieldrecords.de/releases
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Label: Independent ReleaseRelease date: April 5th 2024
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For fans of: Arch Enemy | In Flames | Dark Tranquillity | Soilwork
“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.”– J. Robert Oppenheimer
They walk the wastelands of a world laid low by climate catastrophe, greed and humanity’s insatiable lust for power. Five bards of a dystopian near-future they carry their bandolier of songs through a broken landscape, bringing tales of hope, tragedy and dire lessons that must never be forgotten to the isolated and alone. And all of their ballads of an age forsaken, a once great civilisation brought down, begin with the same portentous words…Once Upon the End...
Hailing from Paris, the city of lights, Once Upon the End are a melodic death metal band that look beyond those fabled lights and into the hungry darkness that waits at the end of mankind’s calamitous path. Their songs are set in the last days of the world as we know it and in the shattered kingdom of nightmares that lies on the other side of our self-inflicted doom. Their impending EP, Archive 200, features a blend of new songs and past classics, completely re-worked and re-recorded with the stunning vocals of recent recruit Ezalyr. Ezalyr’s voice possesses a magnificent duality, blending towering melodic strength with a raw, impassioned, caustic rasp that rides upon the surging waves of power generated by the band’s momentous riffs. ‘We Are The Dead’ – an ode to the survivors of Once Upon the End’s conceptual apocalypse – is a perfect illustration of everything this exceptional band has to offer; beginning with a haunting melodic introduction that explodes into a ravenous swarm of guitars. Elsewhere solos spiral into the heavens while a roaming bass presence weaves an underlying layer of sonorous, unspoken words. The drums provide an unflinching intensity and unstoppable momentum throughout every subtle shift in tempo and that fierce, blazing vocal seizes your attention in an unbreakable grip. Yet for all its magnificence ‘We Are The Dead’ does not stand alone on the landscape of ruin that is Archive 200 – ‘Dying Concrete’ bears witness to the collapse of human society with a fizzing energy and majestic choruses, ‘Moon Scavengers’ boasts some of the finest riffs you will ever hear as it shifts between moods and rhythms with an effortless, accomplished poise, while ‘The Old Ones’ provides a breathtaking, multi-faceted conclusion to a truly remarkable melodic death metal collection.
It’s been eight years since Once Upon the End began the exploration of their dark, fantastical world and the journey is becoming more enthralling and exciting with every release. Their 2021 debut album, The Next Chapter, was an impressive piece of work, but with Archive 200 this French band have really thrust their standard into the torn soil of the melodic death metal battlefield and issued a daunting challenge to all. Mastered by Frédéric Gervais (Pensées Nocturnes, Glorior Belli, In The Woods etc) Archive 200 sounds crisp and clear, yet richly textured, making the most of every nuance and detail in these fine songs. On April 5th step across the threshold into a chilling vision of the future and embrace the incredible song craft, musicianship and sheer power of Once Upon the End.
Line-up:
Ezalyr - Vocals
Groly - Bass
Loerk - Guitar
Koal – Guitar
Tentrom - Drums
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FFO: Carcass, Asphyx,
Undeath, Immolation, and ExhumedSuffer will release Grand Canvas of the Aesthete on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on March 29 via Wise Blood Records.
Back in 1989, Suffer formed at the dawn of death metal’s Midwestern rise. Teenagers at the time, they were one of the first extreme metal bands in South Dakota. In December, they closed 2023 with their first new music in eight years. Mere months later, they chase their Gristle, Bruised Spots & Trimmed Fat EP with a brutal and brilliant comeback record, Grand Canvas
of the Aesthete.
“This new material is absolute proof that you don't have to “age out” of Death Metal,” comments vocalist/guitarist C.R. Petit. “Suffer was formed in 1989, and 2024 will mark 35 years for us. There is no doubt that this album is the absolute best material we have done together.”
“This is the first Suffer material that was not written by hashing things out in a rehearsal room as a group,” Petit adds. “There was far more scrutiny in riff, structure and transition as well as lyrics and production. We didn't settle for what was close. We all wanted this to surpass everything we have
done in the past.”
Suffer’s collision of elevated gore and old school brutality will appeal to fans of Carcass, Asphyx, Exhumed, and Undeath. C.R. Petit and bassist Jason Ellsworth are also both members of Angerot (Redefining Darkness Records) as well as Empty Throne (Wise Blood Records). After releasing outstanding music from both of those bands the last few years, new music from
Suffer was hopeful, but never guaranteed.
“To be honest, I really didn't think we would [release another album],” Petit admits. “Most of us have moved on with other bands and projects, family and careers. But, there is something incredibly special to each of us when it comes to Suffer. Something that makes it nearly impossible to just
walk away from.”
“Initially, it was preconceived that this was the swan song,” Petit reveals. “We wanted to have one last chance to make a Suffer album that sounded the way every Suffer recording should have sounded. But, this entire process has been absolutely fantastic and I am not sure that we could simply walk away. I am pretty sure that we all have more Suffer in the tank.”
Pre-order: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Track Listing:
1. Grand Canvas Of The Aesthete
2. Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade
3. Plentiful • Copious • Bountiful
4. Inhalent Caustic Foray
5. The Fetching Cranley Gardens
6. Carnal Flesh Parade
7. Pernicious Precarious Mess
8. Human Primal Cuts
Album Credits:
All songs written by C.R. Petit & J. Aeschliman
All lyrics by C.R. Petit
Recorded at Underground Sound by Eddie G
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio
Art layout by Carrion Design
Suffer is:
C.R. Petit - Vocals & Guitar
Justin Aeschliman - Guitar
Jason Ellsworth - Bass0
Daron Petit - Lead Guitar
Rene Gerbrandij - Drums
https://wisebloodrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SufferSD/
LISTEN the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-album
Comments from the band:"We are proud and honored to finally present this thematical melodic sledgehammer to our listeners. Great pools of sweat and tears were spilled during the making of this album and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We always push for something new when making music and to us this album is a milestone in our lives.
The lyrical themes are more relevant than ever and reflect this age of uncertainty and turmoil. We encourage everyone to dive deep into the songs and try to find the meaning of words or sentences. This is the point of no return.
We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us and listened to our music during the past years! See you on one of our live gigs!"
The video of fourth single Our Final Hour is available here: https://youtu.be/JA1Orvw-iNg
The third single 'To Serve The Pestilence' with a music video available here: https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
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
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 is released on March 1st 2024 through Inverse Records and CD version is available here. https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/northern-genocide-the-point-of-no-return-pre-order
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
Album cover by Petri Lampela
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
Fatal Collapse is a new thrash/crossover attack from Hamburg, Germany, that was formed in 2022.
Influenced by old and new thrash bands like Vio-lence, Sacred Reich, Suicidal Tendencies, Iron Reagan..., their shredding riffs and chunky screams create their thrash/HC crossover Sound.
In May ´23 they released the first 4-track EP „Hell Is Here“ on tape ...and so far they got nice reviews and reactions from the underground. After this foretaste and several gigs, they are almost ready to give you our first full lengh album – a short painful impact.
The single „Mental Annihilation“ is released on 01.03.24.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6m2OjcxnBM
FATAL COLLAPSE are:
Marco – Drums
Flo - Bass
Niklas - Voice
Buddy – Guitar
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The Alternative-Thrash-Metalband MONOGON was founded in 2020 by Sanjay Kliche (26;Vocals/Guitar), Timo Kuhnert (25;Guitar/Synths) and Leo Riepert (18;Drums) in Gütersloh, Germany.
MONOGON just released their first record and played multiple live shows in their local area. Their music breathes an energy that is barely seen in more modern metal music mixed with an unexpected experimental side to create a mix that feels familiar but new at the same time.
The bass was replaced by a synth, the drummer shows you how hard one can play without needing a trigger and samples, the guitar riffs are old-school and the vocals scream until the voice is gone.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og5x-KCK-44
https://www.facebook.com/monogon.band/
The CD version of the EP comes out on March 15th, right in time for HELICON METAL FEST IV, held in Warsaw then. The preorders start today at https://ossuaryrecords.com It is going to be issued in an oldschool jewelcase.
Technophobia started in April 2023 as a side project for Kajetan (guitars) and Barto (bass) when they were still playing in local death/blacksters Buddah. After acquainting Piotr (drums), from their love for Carnivore and beer, the band was founded. So far they played many rehearsals last year and in September Oz (Eteritus, ex-Painkiller) joined as a vocalist. With him aboard they played more rehearsals and finally recorded and released the debut EP. The reviews have been very positive so Technophobia marches on!
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COFFINS / GRAVAVGRAV - "TRIBUTE TO GRAVE" SPLIT-7" out now!!!
Full stream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGnhsQpObyg
Buy: https://lycanthropic.de/shop/coffins-gravavgrav-tribute-to-grave-split-7
Artwork by Ragnar Persson.
Layout by Certain Death Design.
All versions have a 300gsm fold out cover, poly-lined black inner-sleeves plus download code:
150x blue 7” vinyl
150x yellow 7″ vinyl
Release date: 01.03.2024
Another highlight is the release of the first EP “THE PYRE OF EQUIVALENCE” from our Belgian friends HEAD OF THE BAPTIST. Lycanthropic Chants is distributing this record in Germany, get your hands on it here: https://lycanthropic.de/shop/head-of-the-baptist-the-pyre-of-equivalence-mlp
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRhrjXiSlKw
HEAD OF THE BAPTIST is an enigmatic fusion of heavy genres, weaving together crushing Black and Death metal influences, while embracing the fistful rage of D-Beat/Crust and the chaos of Grindcore.
Next to their previous demo release in 2018, their debut EP “The Pyre Of Equivalence” was released digitally earlier this year and is available on black and green vinyl now.
We also have a lot of shows coming up in our hometown Wolfsburg. Due to the number of shows, please find further info via the links provided:
08.03.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: RATTENBURCHT (BEL) + SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH (GER) + DUNGEON KEEPER (GER) www.facebook.com/events/884058440389433/
16.03.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: PHIZ (GER) + WONDERFUL WORLD (GER) + PLACID (GER) + WASTED TIMES (GER) www.facebook.com/events/316526071299041
01.04.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: RAWSIDE (GER) + tba
16.04.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: FACEPALM NATION (GER) + POSSIBLE DAMAGE (GER)
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26.04.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: WOJCZECH (GER) + KRUPSKAYA (GBR) + SHEEVA YOGA (CZE) + GVILLOTINE (GER) www.facebook.com/events/1956235371438500/
03.05.2024 at Sauna-Klub, Wolfsburg: GUYOĐ (AUT) + THOSAR (AUT) + GREH (GER)
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13.06.2024 at s.v. Jugendhaus Ost, Wolfsburg: MASTER (USA/CZE) + ARROGANZ (GER) + ZEIT (GER)
Thanks for your attention! Cheers Steffen
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FURZE will release its eighth album "CAW ENTRANCE" on 5 April via Devoted Art Propaganda / Polytriad Fingertips.
With “Caw Entrance”, the “Furze penetration” is again at full display and shows a hostile development of songwriting. The album goes even further into the psyche to find creative portals of new kick-ass and old-school black metal! With true fire, Woe J. Reaper demonstrates to the world his shrieking lines of blasphemous poetry, and sometimes you don't know if the way out of the grip is “strength” or “death”.
The way “blasphemy” enters here - it goes so much further than just attacking or mocking religions. In the Furze universe, you’ll be forced to think thrice and hopefully experience the songs with a touch of different power each time you approach them. The rules disappear, questions about mankind enter and your mind penetrates new territory! All Furze albums share this universal spirit of opposites.
Woe
J. Reaper says: “You don't like the production? Oh, luck gently off!
Coherently we advise all listeners to grab a nice pair of headphones and listen
to this album that way. No background listening sessions will work and not even
your stereo for that sake. It's strange but true: special details were
impossible to secure into both ways of listening. Don't worry: Lots of work was
laid down with mastering too, and what’s closer to a simple level adjustment
from the mix worked like a superhorse so the result is clear: Headphone
listening sessions are the only way to enter one’s Caw Entrance.”“Post Mortem Trippin’ is the most obvious example where the guitars are playing different things, totally mono in each left/right side. The balance is only possible to reach if going for headphones! As Cezary from Devoted Art Propaganda himself experienced, this album needs time and then it prevails.”
“Speaking about avails…The old track “Avail the Autocrat of Evil” has been re-recorded for this album and the result is heavier than the original, improved vocals, etc. Furze’s CAW ENTRANCE is again breaking new ground in terms of feeling, songwriting and of course…BLACK PSYCH METAL! Which doesn't mean “stoner-drug black metal”. Did anyone out there actually think that was all there is to it? Are you so brainless???!!??”
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.
Furze and Woe J. Reaper recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set (available 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. The 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.
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In an official statement, the band expressed their excitement, stating,
"Dear Fans and Music Lovers, We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you all! Paracrona is ecstatic to announce the re-release of our debut album "Sun God," now in partnership with the esteemed record company, Wormholedeath. This partnership marks an exciting chapter for us as a band. Collaborating with Wormholedeath allows us to reintroduce "Sun God, giving it a new lease of life and a chance to reach a wider audience.
Wormholedeath's passion for fostering unique musical journeys resonates deeply with our artistic vision. Together, we aim to bring "Sun God" to music enthusiasts around the world. To all our incredible supporters who have been our guiding light on this musical voyage, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your unwavering belief in our music fuels our passion, and we're thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you once again.
Stay tuned for more updates, exclusive content, and details about the re-released "Sun God" album with Wormholedeath. Your continued support means everything to us, and we can't wait to take this musical adventure together!
Thank you for being a part of our story."
"Sun God"
Embark on an evocative journey through "Sun God: an album that unearths the enigmatic tapestry of ancient Egypt and the unsettling parallels with our contemporary world. This musical odyssey traverses the duality between ancient mysticism and the clandestine forces that conceal our reality. Drawing inspiration from the mystique of ancient Egypt, "Sun God" immerses listeners in a sonic landscape resonating with echoes of forgotten civilizations. Within this melodic expedition, dark forces and arcane powers collide with the furtive maneuvers of modern-day entities—media deception and governmental manipulation. Mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström and revamped by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman Experience the extraordinary album with an exclusive look at the captivating music video "Carry the Cross" featuring Baard Kolstad.
Tracklist1. New Impurity
2. Carry the Cross
3. Thriller
4. Sun God
5. Mendacious
6. River of Pain
7. Therefore I Move the Time
8. Gates of Immortality
9. Reasons
"Carry The Cross," released in 2023 and crafted by Vjus, encapsulates the band's ethos, delving into societal struggles and the call for individual awakening amidst corrupt systems.
PARACRONA, born from the chance meeting of Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Øystein Hansen at Wacken Open Air in 2007, melds artistic vision with melodic intensity. Hailing from the Netherlands and Norway, these diverse talents, bonded by a love for metal music, embarked on a musical journey that redefined their artistry.
Their collaboration ignited in Oslo a few months later, intertwined Øystein's seasoned guitar expertise, honed in bands like Fortid, with Ringo's fervor for expression and songwriting finesse. The recording odyssey for "Sun God" began in the fall of 2016, resulting in a sonic exploration traversing metal styles, termed affectionately as "Titanium" or "Quantum Realism Metal."
Themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle infuse their lyrics, encapsulating real-life chapters within each track. Despite hurdles, including Ringo's battle with cancer in 2021, collaborations with professionals like Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm added finesse to their sound.
Live performances feature a talented roster, enhancing the experience. PARACRONA's album release concert at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, featuring Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, epitomized dedication to an unforgettable scene experience.
PARACRONA transcends being just a band; it's a collective embodiment of resilience, passion, and artistic innovation. Join their journey, witness their sonic tapestry, and immerse yourself in the power of their music.
Line up:
Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar - vocals
Øystein Hansen - lead guitar
Audun Melby - rhythm guitar
Laszlo Juhos - drums
Gregg Roland Schneider - bass
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to reissue LADY BEAST’s cult second album, LADY BEAST II, on vinyl LP format.
Since 2009, LADY BEAST have been flying the flag for refined HEAVY METAL. The band hail from the Steel City of Pittsburgh, forming with firm influences ranging from Motörhead, Dio, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Mercyful Fate. From there, LADY BEAST have weaved their own unique style of metal with silky-yet-sharp harmonizing guitars and the soaring, rally-the-warriors vocals of frontwoman Deborah Levine. All the while, they’ve retained their blue-collar roots but have never forgotten the majesty of metal in its earliest, most classic form: fantasy, magic, epic adventure, and of course ANTHEMS!
While the quintet have released four full-lengths to date, it was LADY BEAST’s second album, 2015’s Lady Beast II, which could be viewed as their “breakout” moment. Released like their self-titled debut on their own Cobra Cabana Records, the original version of Lady Beast II was a vinyl edition limited to only 250 copies; the CD version followed later on Infernö Records, which closed a couple years ago. Thus, Lady Beast II has been criminally out of print, and DYING VICTIMS will now rectify that with a new vinyl version featuring remastered sound and updated cover art. Whatever year you experience it, LADY BEAST’s second album is a stormer, strutting and galloping with equal might, as instantly-hummable riffs prop up all these anthems-to-be whilst evincing a narrative flow that’s the quintessence of swords & sorcery. Of course, Levine’s vocals exude passion and power, pure & total EMOTION, and her performance here helped put LADY BEAST atop of the keep-it-true pack. Raise your sword again or for the first time with this new vinyl version of Lady Beast II
Line-up
today:Adam Ramage - Drums
Chris Tritschler - Guitars
Deborah Levine - Vocals
Andy Ramage - Guitars
Amy Bianco - Bass
From Pittsburgh, USA
Artwork: subhuman_being_ inspired by Mark Cooper's original
Release date: April 26th April 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on cyan blue splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Sebastian Fingal comments:
"The song is about the triumph over adversity and the ability to rebuild after destruction and hardship. It was the first song that we did together with me as a new singer. The song has a lot of energy and I felt that the lyrics needed to be epic and empowering."
LISTEN Ashes on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/shr-ashes
Line-up:
Kutte Gashi - Drums
Al Rinald - Guitars / Orchestral Arrangements
Sebastian Fingal – Vocals
Filip Jovanov – Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
https://instabio.cc/sailorhunter
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Label: Ardua MusicRelease date: May 3RD 2024
Genre: Epic/Doom Metal
For fans of: Paradise Lost | Novembers Doom | My Dying Bride | Atlantean Kodex
Even in the soft, surrounding darkness behind the walls of sleep, my memories consume me. A tableau of frozen moments, flickering images upon the lightless screen behind my eyes. Each one is perfect in its terrible, aching beauty; the pain honed again to a gleaming, cutting edge that the forgetful hours of daylight had just begun to dull. Here in dreams I break once more, but in that breaking I see past, precious days as new and I would not trade that bittersweet agony for a thousand years of peaceful, silent slumber…
It has been four years since My Silent Wake gifted us with a full length album, but with Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief, their twelfth such endeavour, they have offered up treasures enough for every day of those intervening years and many more to come. There is a sense of homecoming, of acquaintance renewed in the melancholy chord progressions that touch the heart with such honesty and openness, but there is also a fresh excitement to be found in vibrant songs like opener ‘The Liar And The Fool’. There is a new energy bubbling beneath the wistful guitar lines and the haunting atmosphere, a sense that My Silent Wake are exploring new territories and beginning new chapters in their storied career. In the past the band have walked two separate paths, their albums being either dark, towering edifices of powerful doom/death metal or more experimental creations – ambient, acoustic and touched by folklore and history. With Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief there seems to have been a magical blurring of boundaries between the two worlds, with ghosts slipping across the thresholds. While songs like ‘Wolf’, with its twisting guitar motifs, ‘The Last Lullaby’ – rife with the dark radiance and emotional power that characterises My Silent Wake’s music – and the staggering ‘No Time’, it’s notes held like dying breaths with time stretching out between them, are undeniably, magnificently heavy, they also possess an earthy majesty, a regal nature not bound to finery or fripperies but to the ancient spirit of the forest and the soil, a sense of history that links them to the fragile enchantments of albums like 2020s Damnum Per Saeculorum. With its telling keyboard presence, emotive vocals steeped in sorrow and tinged with desperation, windswept riffs and singing guitar melodies, Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief may well be the most vibrant, beautifully realised, complete My Silent Wake album to date.
Recorded, mixed and mastered predominately at Priory Recording Studios by Greg Chandler (Ungfell, Indesinence, Esoteric etc) with additional work being completed at Hollow Hearth by the band’s own Simon Bibby, Lost In Memories… is blessed with a sound rich in texture, that captures the palpable emotion and unquestionable integrity which shines from every note. In the track ‘The Liar And The Fool’ you will hear the words “I cannot see this ending well…escape while you can”, but when Ardua Music release Lost In Memories, Lost In Grief on May 3rd, adorned in the evocative artwork of Matthew Vickerstaff (Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Mayhem etc), you will never want to leave My Silent Wake’s kingdom of twilight shadows and star dusted skies.
Line-up:
Ian Arkley – Guitar/Ebow/Growled and semi spoken-word vox
Addam Westlake - Bass Guitar
Gareth Arlett – Drums
Simon Bibby – Yamaha Reface YC organ / Clean vox / Whispers
https://www.arduamusic.com/
www.facebook.com/MySilentWake/
Now
available for viewing on YouTube, this video offers a visual interpretation of
the band's powerful new track."Holy Mountain (Helgafjell)" is a compelling track extracted from the band's highly anticipated forthcoming album, aptly titled "Holy Mountain." Scheduled for release via Wormholedeath label, this album promises to be an epic saga of musical storytelling.
In this newest offering, Ren Marabou and The Berserkers pay homage to a fallen warrior, laid to rest in the mythical realm of Helgafjell. Through haunting melodies and thunderous rhythms, the band explores themes of reverence, sorrow, and the enduring legacy of valiant souls. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, they weave a tapestry of sound that transports listeners to realms where heroes transcend mortality to become eternal legends.
For enthusiasts of mythology and adrenaline-fueled Norse sagas set to the backdrop of thunderous rock-metal symphonies, Ren Marabou and The Berserkers offer an unparalleled musical odyssey.
Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their take on this powerful genre with a high-energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings, Iron Age Guitar Accessories, and Blackstar. The band is also an Ambassadors for Ulster Mead Co. Based on Convoy Co.Donegal.
Managed by Split Screen Management. They Signed to Florida-based label United Music Mafia in 2021 and released the band's latest full-length album ‘Tales Of Rune’ with them on July 1st, 2022. In September 2022 REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS joined the "Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022" with Polish titans VADER and HATE all across Scandinavia!
In November 2023 RMATB signed with Italian-based label Wormholedeath. The band is currently working on their new full-length album ‘"Helgafjell" which will be released with WHD. The album is dedicated to Ren’s Father Micka who passed away in September 2022. 2023 was a very busy year for the Norse Gael Warriors as they began recording their new album and played headline and support shows as well as festivals all across Ireland, notably supporting the Mighty Night Demon in Tyrone, playing Siege of Limerick, Sligo Whiplash, Burning Metal Ireland Fest Dublin, Ulster Mead Factory, Demolition Fest Derry, Supporting Words That Burn in Mchugh's Drogheda, Headline shows in Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Donegal, Dundalk. 2024 will see RMATB back out on the road in the UK and Europe to promote the release of their new album. Keep an eye on the band's social media for dates.
REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)
www.splitscreenproduction.com
www.facebook.com/renmarabou
French Post Black Metallers ECR.LINF are rapidly approaching the release of their debut album "BELLUAIRES". Today we release their second single "Le Désespoir Du
Prophète" with a stunning video directed by Dorian Lairson, which can
be seen here: https://youtu.be/k7bjIa96RxQECR.LINF's guitarist and video director Dorian Lairson commented as follows about the video and its meaning:
"De mon seul être dont je suis maintenant l’unique Roi".
Of my only being of which I am now the only King.
In the music video "Le Désespoir du Prophète" three young monks wander from hut to hut in a damp and cold forest. The eldest embodies the prophet himself on his spiritual journey, while the two younger ones represent his faithful companions who support and blindly follow him in his quest. Eventually, they reach a tall stone structure, symbolizing the crystallization of the spiritual path. Here, the sacrifice is solely assumed by the prophet, illustrating his transition to individual enlightenment while embodying his environment and the people around him. Finally, in the night of the soul, the symbol of the group "Ecr.linf" burns and falls to signify the death of our own idols, constructions, and inner beliefs, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new stage on the spiritual path. It is the spiritual phase shift that exists between a prophet and his followers that fosters misunderstandings, conflicts, and divisions, corroding religious beliefs from within".
ECR.LINF present a song that is absolutely a manifesto of their devastating Post Black Metal able to meet Hardcore music and the most dissonant Noise atmospheres with great hellish melodies.
Their debut album "Belluaires" will be released on March 22nd, on digipakCD and LP format and will surely destroy your mental stability and your insane vision of music.
This is ECR.LINF, the desperate cry of a rotten humanity.
"Belluaires" CD/LP is available for pre-order here: https://shorturl.at/fyJOZ
Tracklist:
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.
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/Ecr.LinfOfficiel
CORPUS DIAVOLIS - "ELIXIRIA EKSTASIS"
Release date : March 15th 2024
Style : Esoteric Satanic Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
It was in anno 2008 in the south of France when Daemonicreator & Lord Khaos formed the core of what is now called CORPUS DIAVOLIS. The name stands for The Body of The Devil. The pleasures of the flesh. The aim is to satisfy one’s hunger for perverted and orgiastic distortion of time and space through extreme metal soaked in mystical ambience. To attain those vibrations of the soul that make us experience a higher state of existence.
Soon joined by guitarist Analyser and drummer King Had, Corpus Diavolis unleashed the “Nightsky Orgia” EP followed by their first full-length album “Revolucia” and a split with underground French black metallers Total Satan. Initially inspired by the Scandinavian black metal scene, the band shifts its musical direction towards more esoteric, atmospheric and progressive planes of creation which suite better the occult lyrical lore.
Enriched by new blood, namely IX on drums and progressive bassist Funeral, the second full-length “Entheogenesis” brandishes the flags of the aforementioned evolution. Taking the perilous path of originality, the material uncompromisingly carries the savage winds of destruction.
Slowly erupting from the underground, Corpus Diavolis found themselves opening for cult acts such as Inquisition, Loudblast, Belphegor and Nightbringer. Recorded and mixed by Greg Chandler (Esoteric, Lychgate), the third full-length album “Atra Lumen” is a journey through the obscure unexplored galleries of esoteric metal. A ritualistic and ceremonial approach to Satanic syncretism unveiling hidden paths to illumination and spiritual consciousness. The music is more organic; slow doomy parts and avantgarde details enrich the primordial brutality of the band’s past.
Anno 2020 saw the construction of “Apocatastase,” recorded and mixed by George Emanuel (Rotting Christ, Lucifer’s Child) with cover artwork from Khaos Diktator Design, is the band’s most ambitious and grandiose project to date. The nakedness of black metal reflected in the mirror of the Devil. The ritual is undressed in the intense sophistication of a journey outside the reality of appearances. The material immediately caught the attention of dedicated French label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions and was released in 2021 in a beyond-luxury box containing all paraphernalia needed for the ultimate esoteric listening experience.
2022-2023: Former drummer King Had is back behind the kit and a new opus has been invoked in the ritual chambers of Daemonicreation studio, mixed and mastered once again by George Emanuel in Pentagram Studio, Athens, Greece. The quintessence of this work is drawn from the divine feminine sexuality, the liberated woman as a initiatress, in Mystical Union with Chaos. She raises high her Chalice and offers her blood, the Elixir of Ecstasy. Bestiality, pushed to the limit, manifests itself in its pure glory, then metamorphoses into psychedelic layers of ambience, progressive low frequencies and sacerdotal chants, to form the scrolls on which are inscribed the visions and complex formulas of a Satanic Charnel Esotericism. The visual manifestation of the concept is materialized perfectly by Chilean artist Kerbcrawlerghost. The pact with the label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions has been renewed and the release date set for march 2024.
Tracklist:
1 - His Wine Be Death
2 - Key To Luciferian Joy
3 - Carnal Hymnody
4 - Cyclopean Adoration
5 - Vessel Of Abysmal Luxury
6 - The Golden Chamber
7 - Menstruum Congressus
8 - Enfleshed In Silence
9 - Chalice of Fornication
Duration: 58min03
https://www.facebook.com/CorpusDiavolis
Label: Purity Through FireRelease date: March 21st 2024
Genre: Black Metal
For fans of: Carpathian Forest | Taake | Darkthrone | Craft
“Phase transition from a fleshbag to dirt, scars of passage on the face of the earth
Foam of loss solidifies as soil, maggots swirl in loathsome lace that’s never to uncoil…”- Tomb Ore – Meister Leonhardt
This dream began so long ago I fear it may never end. I will walk this path of ice forever, a gleaming bridge through the impenetrable darkness, flickering diamonds in the torchlight. It leads me through the dark, but only further into the endless black. The voices of ghosts, spirits capricious and malicious my only companions, as I stumble on through the soul-searing cold, through the night country, through this world of death…
Thanatopoeia, the debut full length album from Meister Leonhardt, is as raw as frostbite, as cold as death…there is no comfort to be found here; only a howling blizzard of choking darkness, an unbearable emptiness that can never be filled. This is black metal pared to the bone, leaving only its chilling, hopeless essence. Perfectly formed from ashes, decay, ice and spite, these eight arias to despair are shattering hammer blows to the illusions we hide behind on our bitter stagger from womb to tomb. The jarring melodies of ‘Fulcrum’ are like a carousel possessed, broken nails tearing skin as its rotting hands caress your spine. ‘The Imago Paradigm’ leads a tribe of mouldering skeletons in a rattling dance as they revel in their oblivion; a morbid celebration of death and dying, of endings and the nothingness that lies at the end of our road of tears. Strident riffs and merciless rhythms, skin flaying blasts and twists of gothic ritual…Thanatopoeia is glorious in its nihilistic onslaught. From the opening chimes of ‘Bliss Of Impermanence’ that summon visions of the vast, eternal void to the wounding, unreasoning wickedness of ‘Taphotaxis’, that accompanies your final surrender to this melancholy draught, laced with gut-eating poison. Drawing on all their collective experience within the deepest pits of the underground, the members of Meister Leonhardt have carved out an obsidian monolith of sound – implacable, remorseless and unfathomable.
“A filth to be born, a failure to grow, a misery to live through…”- The Imago Paradigm – Meister Leonhardt
In the three years that have passed since Meister Leonhardt released their first, self-titled mini-album there have been changes in the make-up of this darkest of entities – a new rhythm section has been initiated into the cult – but the dedication to the dark has only increased. Thanatopoeia leads the listener into previously unexplored depths, confronting them with the harshest truths and the most unbearable of realities. This masterpiece of bleakness and horror will be unveiled by Purity Through Fire on March 21st – and from then there will be no way back to the light
“We’re all in the night country now…”- Otis Heiss (True Detective)
Line-up:
Vaarwel – Voice/Text
RDSL – Guitar/Music
M - Guitar
I. Rex - Bass
D. - Drums
https://shop.purity-through-fire.com/en/
www.facebook.com/meisterleonhardt
The
exclusive world premiere of "A Beginning" comes via DeadRhetoric.com.
Stream the song now at https://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/song-premier-dreams-of-grays-a-beginning/"A Beginning" will be available on streaming platforms on March 1. The song was mixed and mastered by Josh Middleton (SYLOSIS).
Order The World After at https://dreamsofgray.bandcamp.com/ . The EP is streaming on Spotify.
DREAMS OF GRAY is Luis Rivera (Vocals/Guitars). The band began a bit by accident, at first it was a way of putting together ideas during a time when Rivera was unable to actively perform and record music. When Rivera was ready to record in 2022, he enlisted the help of friends and guest musicians to play drums and bass to bring his vision to life.
Luis Rivera is also the vocalist/Guitarist for the Chicago area band Abolisher. Abolisher has been inactive over the last decade but is planning a new album soon. Abolisher was active in the Chicago area recording and gigging from 1995-2007 and received many positive reviews including in Metal Maniacs and Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. Abolisher is where Rivera initially honed his skills as a vocalist and guitarist. Years later in Dreams of Gray, he continues to grow as a musician and songwriter.
DREAMS OF GRAY seeks to express Rivera’s musical ideas at this point in time. The music draws from many influences. It can best be described as a blend of melodic thrash, death, and doom as well as traditional heavy metal. Each song has a unique flavor but also has a signature sound. They are both heavy and memorable with many creative ideas woven in between. The lyrical content is deeply personal and deals with contemporary issues as well as grief, loss, and acceptance. This first EP The World After released in 2023 was met with significant critical acclaim receiving many positive reviews in multiple US and European publications. The song “A Beginning” is the self-titled first single from the follow-up EP slated for release in mid-2024.
https://dreamsofgray.bandcamp.com/
DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to reissue PAGAN ALTAR’S cult releases, JUDGEMENT OF THE DEAD AND THE TIME LORD, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
While
the band is working hard on the upcoming new album, these reissues kick off the
collaboration between the British Doom Metal pioneers PAGAN ALTAR and Dying
Victims Productions. Based on the beautifully crafted releases on Canada’s
Temple of Mystery, these important recordings will finally return into
circulation.
Originally recorded back in 1978-79, "The Time Lord" features Pagan Altar’s earliest recordings. Two of these flawlessly executed tracks are from a 24-track recording session, and the rest of the album are early, atmospheric versions of songs that were later re-recorded on Judgement of the Dead. This LP includes a long-lost, never-heard before version of "Night Rider", from the same era as the other songs! This is pure doom metal sorcery.
Originally recorded in 1982 during the NWOBHM movement, Pagan Altar’s debut album, Judgement of the Dead, is a timeless classic of macabre heavy/doom metal centered around magic, witchcraft, and the occult. This holy grail album is one of the purest, most magical records that were ever written, and had a tremendous influence on the heavy/doom metal scene.
Line-up
today:
Alan Jones - Guitars
Brendan Radigan - Vocals
Diccon Harper - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
Andres Arango - Guitars (Live)
Denis Schneider - Guitars (Live)
From London, UK
Release date: April 26th April 2024
Release info:
DVP 289 Pagan Altar - Judgement of the Dead LP/CD (2024)
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with 32 pages booklet, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with 32 pages booklet, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
DVP 290 Pagan Altar - The Time Lord LP/CD (2024)
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on olive colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Good things come to those who wait. FALL OF SERENITY are back with a new album ten years after their reunion. Their split lasted from 2009 to 2012. For the last five-four, the quintet has been preparing the release of "Open Wide, O Hell".
With the new record, the musicians continue where they left off in 2009. "Open Wide, O Hell" - after "Bloodred Salvation" (2006) and "The Crossfire" (2007) the third album of the group for LIFEFORCE RECORDS - convinces with raw aggression and threatening darkness. FALL OF SERENITY succeeds not only to meet expectations surrounding their comeback, but to exceed them!
https://www.facebook.com/fallofserenity
Release: 28. March 2024
With Fatal Fire, one of Germany's most promising power metal newcomers is preparing to leave a clear mark on the metal landscape with an extremely successful debut.
This album is bursting with enthusiasm. The 8 power metal songs, with some thrash and a lot of speed metal leanings, are instrumentally dominated by two-voiced leads and distinctive solos. Svenja's unique voice gives the whole thing an extra dose of dynamism, as she is able to cover both melodic and rocky tones.
https://www.facebook.com/MDDShop
https://www.facebook.com/FatalFireMetal
FREEWAYS
are comprised of four old friends from the peripheral fringes of the greater
Toronto area who decided to channel their shared love of dollar-bin Canadian
hard rock records and poorly ripped recordings of NWOBHM they’ll never afford
into a nearly decades-long pursuit of seeing how far they can play from home
and how many drink tickets they can accumulate at a single gig. So far, that
plan has produced a handful thrilling of short-lengths (on both tape and 7”
format) and an absolutely stunning debut album, True Bearings, released
in 2020 by the late/great Temple of Mystery Records.
And True Bearings was presciently titled: this was the sound of FREEWAYS hitting a fever pitch of hard rock glory, plaintive and poignant and positively bleeding pathos every step of the rough, wild way. That widely celebrated debut LP took the band overseas again that spring, where they were even-more-warmly received by rivetheads old and young. With the untimely closing of said label and their growing throng of fans in Europe, DYING VICTIMS stepped in to reissue True Bearings last year, setting the stage for their hotly anticipated follow-up.
At last, it’s here in the form of Dark Sky Sanctuary. Whereas the debut’s cover art (partly) forecasted its contents – cold and cutting on the surface, with a wealth of warmth lurking within that figurative RV – so does the cover art of Dark Sky Sanctuary similarly suggest its sonic arc. The effervescent elan of FREEWAYS is in full force here, except that that’s daubed in hues darker for the band and perhaps a bit thornier as a result. On Dark Sky Sanctuary, the quartet’s fueled by a fire here that sees them both exploring their busier & more aggressive side as equally as their stripped-back & pensive one. It’s difficult to truly qualify the latter as “poppier,” but it’s not impossible to view the moodier side of turn-of-the-‘80s radio rock through FREEWAYS’ unique, ever-engaging lens.
Somehow rougher and more polished, Dark Sky Sanctuary is a sonic safe haven for those who still hold hope for heavy rock as an authentically emotional artform. FREEWAYS are fully recommended for fans of Blue Öyster Cult, Wishbone Ash, Praying Mantis…and FREEWAYS
Line-up:
Domenic Innocente - Guitars
Matt Avenins - Drums
Jacob Montgomery - Vocals, Guitars
Amarjot Amrith - Bass
From Brampton, Canada
Release date: April 26th April 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on golden vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The mastermind behind the Canadian death metal band Fathomless Ritual, also known for his work with bands like Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith, has come up with his own exciting grotesque vision of death metal inspired by the old Finnish gods Demilich and other greats. Toilet ov Hell premiered a song that's as groovy as it is gnarly, which can be found at https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-fathomless-ritual-gorge-of-the-nameless/
Originally recorded back in 1978-79, "The Time Lord" features Pagan Altar’s earliest recordings. Two of these flawlessly executed tracks are from a 24-track recording session, and the rest of the album are early, atmospheric versions of songs that were later re-recorded on Judgement of the Dead. This LP includes a long-lost, never-heard before version of "Night Rider", from the same era as the other songs! This is pure doom metal sorcery.
Originally recorded in 1982 during the NWOBHM movement, Pagan Altar’s debut album, Judgement of the Dead, is a timeless classic of macabre heavy/doom metal centered around magic, witchcraft, and the occult. This holy grail album is one of the purest, most magical records that were ever written, and had a tremendous influence on the heavy/doom metal scene.
Line-up
today:Alan Jones - Guitars
Brendan Radigan - Vocals
Diccon Harper - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
Andres Arango - Guitars (Live)
Denis Schneider - Guitars (Live)
From London, UK
Release date: April 26th April 2024
Release info:
DVP 289 Pagan Altar - Judgement of the Dead LP/CD (2024)
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with 32 pages booklet, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on bone colored vinyl, with 32 pages booklet, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
DVP 290 Pagan Altar - The Time Lord LP/CD (2024)
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on olive colored vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Good things come to those who wait. FALL OF SERENITY are back with a new album ten years after their reunion. Their split lasted from 2009 to 2012. For the last five-four, the quintet has been preparing the release of "Open Wide, O Hell".
With the new record, the musicians continue where they left off in 2009. "Open Wide, O Hell" - after "Bloodred Salvation" (2006) and "The Crossfire" (2007) the third album of the group for LIFEFORCE RECORDS - convinces with raw aggression and threatening darkness. FALL OF SERENITY succeeds not only to meet expectations surrounding their comeback, but to exceed them!
https://www.facebook.com/fallofserenity
Release: 28. March 2024
With Fatal Fire, one of Germany's most promising power metal newcomers is preparing to leave a clear mark on the metal landscape with an extremely successful debut.
This album is bursting with enthusiasm. The 8 power metal songs, with some thrash and a lot of speed metal leanings, are instrumentally dominated by two-voiced leads and distinctive solos. Svenja's unique voice gives the whole thing an extra dose of dynamism, as she is able to cover both melodic and rocky tones.
https://www.facebook.com/MDDShop
https://www.facebook.com/FatalFireMetal
FREEWAYS
are comprised of four old friends from the peripheral fringes of the greater
Toronto area who decided to channel their shared love of dollar-bin Canadian
hard rock records and poorly ripped recordings of NWOBHM they’ll never afford
into a nearly decades-long pursuit of seeing how far they can play from home
and how many drink tickets they can accumulate at a single gig. So far, that
plan has produced a handful thrilling of short-lengths (on both tape and 7”
format) and an absolutely stunning debut album, True Bearings, released
in 2020 by the late/great Temple of Mystery Records.And True Bearings was presciently titled: this was the sound of FREEWAYS hitting a fever pitch of hard rock glory, plaintive and poignant and positively bleeding pathos every step of the rough, wild way. That widely celebrated debut LP took the band overseas again that spring, where they were even-more-warmly received by rivetheads old and young. With the untimely closing of said label and their growing throng of fans in Europe, DYING VICTIMS stepped in to reissue True Bearings last year, setting the stage for their hotly anticipated follow-up.
At last, it’s here in the form of Dark Sky Sanctuary. Whereas the debut’s cover art (partly) forecasted its contents – cold and cutting on the surface, with a wealth of warmth lurking within that figurative RV – so does the cover art of Dark Sky Sanctuary similarly suggest its sonic arc. The effervescent elan of FREEWAYS is in full force here, except that that’s daubed in hues darker for the band and perhaps a bit thornier as a result. On Dark Sky Sanctuary, the quartet’s fueled by a fire here that sees them both exploring their busier & more aggressive side as equally as their stripped-back & pensive one. It’s difficult to truly qualify the latter as “poppier,” but it’s not impossible to view the moodier side of turn-of-the-‘80s radio rock through FREEWAYS’ unique, ever-engaging lens.
Somehow rougher and more polished, Dark Sky Sanctuary is a sonic safe haven for those who still hold hope for heavy rock as an authentically emotional artform. FREEWAYS are fully recommended for fans of Blue Öyster Cult, Wishbone Ash, Praying Mantis…and FREEWAYS
Line-up:
Domenic Innocente - Guitars
Matt Avenins - Drums
Jacob Montgomery - Vocals, Guitars
Amarjot Amrith - Bass
From Brampton, Canada
Release date: April 26th April 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on golden vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
The mastermind behind the Canadian death metal band Fathomless Ritual, also known for his work with bands like Gutvoid, Fumes, Pukewraith, has come up with his own exciting grotesque vision of death metal inspired by the old Finnish gods Demilich and other greats. Toilet ov Hell premiered a song that's as groovy as it is gnarly, which can be found at https://toiletovhell.com/track-premiere-fathomless-ritual-gorge-of-the-nameless/
Do
not sleep on this fine release dropping this Friday!
"play the kind of demented and calamitous death metal made so famous by Demilich, damn near perfected by Chthe’ilist, and guiding the murky light of 2023 favourites Dead and Dripping"
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552799309688
Polish
Subcarpathian black metal band KALT VINDUR have
released a new video to the instrumental track "Mist Over Cergova",
taken off their latest album “MAGNA MATER”.
Watch “Mist Over Cergova”: https://youtu.be/MjGN651fKxY?si=4XsuV9X7GqD5dtl1
The album “Magna Mater” was released on 26 January 2024 and is available to order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Grab the album on digital services: https://TheCircleMusic.lnk.to/MagnaMater
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, Zmarłym 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 Chruścicki (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.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
http://kaltvindur.pl/
https://www.facebook.com/kaltvindurband
Progressive blackened death/doom hexad SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has posted the video for "Irreverence of the Cross," the first single from their upcoming new album, CULT.
The band comments on the concept behind the song, "'Irreverence of the Cross' is an indictment of the Catholic Church and the atrocities it has
committed throughout its existence. From murder, torture, rape, pedophilia, extortion, genocide, and theft, it has been guilty of every sin it claims to oppose."
Watch the video for “Irreverence of the Cross” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IkRMFZQhMg
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:
https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Tracklist
1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
Listen to how the song evolved at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_q2yTEKn4c
VERITERAS will release sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11. A lyric video for the album's first single, "Abyss," will be released on March 14.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
Track Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
"play the kind of demented and calamitous death metal made so famous by Demilich, damn near perfected by Chthe’ilist, and guiding the murky light of 2023 favourites Dead and Dripping"
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
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552799309688
Polish
Subcarpathian black metal band KALT VINDUR have
released a new video to the instrumental track "Mist Over Cergova",
taken off their latest album “MAGNA MATER”. Watch “Mist Over Cergova”: https://youtu.be/MjGN651fKxY?si=4XsuV9X7GqD5dtl1
The album “Magna Mater” was released on 26 January 2024 and is available to order via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Grab the album on digital services: https://TheCircleMusic.lnk.to/MagnaMater
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, Zmarłym 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 Chruścicki (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.
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/
http://kaltvindur.pl/
https://www.facebook.com/kaltvindurband
Progressive blackened death/doom hexad SUMMONER'S CIRCLE has posted the video for "Irreverence of the Cross," the first single from their upcoming new album, CULT.
The band comments on the concept behind the song, "'Irreverence of the Cross' is an indictment of the Catholic Church and the atrocities it has
committed throughout its existence. From murder, torture, rape, pedophilia, extortion, genocide, and theft, it has been guilty of every sin it claims to oppose."
Watch the video for “Irreverence of the Cross” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IkRMFZQhMg
Cult is a step away from the traditional cosmic horror themes of previous albums and stands as a reaction to the myriad vitriol the band has received from religious people over the past few years. It’s an indictment of religious groups and theocracies around the world and calls them all out for what they are - cults.
Cult is set for worldwide release on May 24 on Black Lion Records.
Pre-save/pre-order Cult at:https://orcd.co/summoners-circle-cult
https://storeblacklion.bigcartel.com/category/summoner-s-circle
Tracklist
1. Apostle's Dogma
2. Cult Of The Dead
3. Shroud Of Humanity
4. Irreverence of the Cross
5. Thirst of the Vulture
6. Profit Of Death
7. Dogmatic Defilings
Let The Summoning Begin…
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of black, death, doom, and progressive metal into their own flavor of, what they refer to as, Epic metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and continue to evolve.
The band recently concluded their first European tour, with tremendous fan response, as a part of Batushka’s 2023 European Pilgrimage tour along with blackened death metal legends HATE and Brazil’s Paradise in Flames. Always looking to spread the word and grow their fan base, upon
return to the US, they immediately hit the road again, concluding 2023 with more than 80 dates in 14 different countries.
Currently, The Summoners have wrapped up recording their third full-length album which will be released by Black Lion Records in May of 2024. The band is extremely excited to be working with Black Lion and intends to get back out on the road to support the new album as quickly as possible.
SUMMONER'S CIRCLE is:
Blind - Lead Vocals
Gog - Guitar
Omnus - Guitar
Y'takt - Bass and Vocals
Nadir - Keys/Synth and Vocals
Invictus - Drums
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
https://www.facebook.com/summonerscircle
Listen to how the song evolved at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_q2yTEKn4c
VERITERAS will release sophomore full-length album, The Dark Horizon, on April 11. A lyric video for the album's first single, "Abyss," will be released on March 14.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizonTrack Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
NEWS 25.2 2024
Am
28.03.2024 werden TULPA ihr neues Album “TEMPLE
OF WOUNDS” via Folter Records veröffentlichen. Mit “Healing” haben die
atmosphärischen Black Metaller jetzt schon eine erste Kostprobe abgeliefert.
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück!
Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter
anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den
Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.
Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo- Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde.
Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio.
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Seit
über 30 Jahren tragen SICK OF SOCIETY, DIE SIFFER
und B-WARE zum Kulturbild im Untergrund der deutschsprachigen
Musiklandschaft bei. Nach unzähligen gemeinsamen Konzerten in den letzten 12
Jahren in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz erscheint nun die erste
gemeinsame Veröffentlichung. Die gelebte und gepflegte Bandfreundschaft spiegelt sich
in der SPLIT-EP „SCHAFE IM WOLFSPELZ“ (VÖ: 15.03.2024) auf 7“
Vinyl und CD, sowie natürlich auf allen gängigen Streaming-Portalen
wider.
Neben bisher unveröffentlichten Beiträgen der jeweiligen Musikgruppe, sind die Höhepunkte dieses Tonträgers zweifelsohne die Neuinterpretationen eines älteren Songs durch die jeweils andere Band. Wobei die jeweiligen Versionen weit über das klassische Covern hinausgeht. Die Schallplatten in farbigem Vinyl mit ansprechendem Artwork zeigen die Professionalität und die Energie, mit welcher hier geklotzt und nicht gekleckert wurde und offenbaren, dass auch nach 30 Jahren gemeinsamen Vergießens von Blut, Schweiß und Tränen im Proberaum oder auf den Bühnen Europas genügend Herzblut, Kraft und Energie in den Bands steckt.
SICK OF SOCIETY auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickofsociety_punkrock
DIE SIFFER auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diesiffer
Wir laden alle Fans und Unterstützer herzlich ein, Dominik bei unseren kommenden Auftritten zu erleben und gemeinsam mit ihm und uns das neue Album zu feiern.
Nachdem die Ruhrpott-Thrasher DARKNESS und ihr Gitarrist Meik Heitkamp getrennte Wege gehen, hat die Band einen neuen Musiker verpflichtet.
Dominik Rothe, bekannt durch Bands wie Taskforce Toxicator oder Scanner, wird neuer Leadgitarrist bei Darkness.
Er wird bereits am 16.03.2024 beim Metal Diver Festival mit Darkness auf der Bühne stehen.
Vielen Dank für den Support. Grüße Lee
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
The
album's production, helmed by the acclaimed HK Krauss (Dagoba, Sinsaenum,
Betraying the Martyrs) at Vamacara Studios in France, showcases a raw and
sonically brutal mix that demands to be heard loud and aggressive.
"Cruelty and Corruption" is not just music; it's an immersive
experience that will make your head bang and resonate deep within your soul.
In a tragic turn of events, the original drummer, the mighty Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot/Vimic/Sinsaenum), who commenced work on the album with the band in 2021, passed away. In a testament to legacy and dedication, Austin D’Amond took up the drumming mantle to honor Joey Jordison's memory and contribute to the completion of the album.
Tracklist
01. I Am Death
02. Flawless
03. The End Game
04. My Desire
05. Vitriolic
06. Requiem For Myself
07. Withered
08. A New Trend
09. The Darkness
10. Vigil
11. In Question
12. Self Destruct
13. Zero
14. Final Hour (DIGIPAK bonus track)
"Cruelty and Corruption" isn't just an album; it's a shout-out to all rock enthusiasts. Get ready for a wild ride!
https://ventedmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ventedmusic
Release-date: 9/5 2024 (9th of MAY
2024)
Style: Atmospheric Dark Metal (+ritual/ambient/darkwave/industrial metal)
MAHESHVARA is an Atmospheric, Dark Metal one-man project, with elements of different music genres (+ritual/ambient/darkwave), and Sanskrit Texts.
It was created by Ivan Mikhailik in 2020.
Music was written and performed by Ivan Mikhailik.
Produced, recorded, engineered and mixed by Ivan Mikhailik.
Texts was taken from «Bhagavad - gita As It Is» by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Cover artwork and design by Anna Mikhailik.
Songs:
01 Eternal Soul
02 Om Tat Sat
03 Sense Perception
04 Seers Of The Truth
05 Difference Of Understanding
06 The Self Slays Not Nor The Slain
07 Spiritual Spark
08 Interim State
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/om-tat-sat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOkSfvN1P7A
Tonic Breed will release one track from the album each month, leading up to the release of Outsold in the fall.
Being a full-pieced band for 13 years, Tonic Breed has gained tons of experience in the music scene. After the third and last split-up in 2019, Patrik K. Svendsen decided to reinvent the band. He now operates alone as a songwriter but with great company on his songs.
Track
Listing:
1. Strife
2. Fifth Estate
3. Bad Company
4. Blackened Mind
5. Outsold
6. Rebellious Tendencies
7. Borregaard
8. There's Just One Escape
Album Credits:
Producer: Patrik Svendsen
Co-producer: Lars Andresen and Tonic Breed.
Engineer and mastering: Børge Finstad.
Recorded and pre-mixed at "Lydlageret" November-December 2013, Sarpsborg, Norway.
Engineered, mixed, and remastered by Toproom Studio.
Bio:
As of 2023, Tonic Breed has two full-length releases in the album catalog, Install Memory and Outsold. The Fuel The Fire EP is the first installment in the new era of the band. Singles released from the EP included musicians from bands such as Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot, Endezza, and Wig Wam.
Outsold Line-up:
Patrik Svendsen - Guitar, Vocals
Rudi Golimo - Bass
Thomas Koksvik - Guitar
Mats Johansen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://tonicbreed.com/
Pre-order:
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul Jewelcase CD (Regular edition)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul Digipack 2-CD (Limited edition)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Limited Spatter vinyl)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Sea Blue vinyl)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Black vinyl)
Brace yourselves for a sonic journey and stay tuned for additional details—more excitement awaits!
Formed
in 2012, Swiss thrashers Comaniac gained acclaim with their self-released
debut, "Return To The Wasteland," crowned as "THE Thrash
Highlight 2015." The 2017 release, "Instruction For
Destruction," via SAOL, showcased growth, with tracks like
"COAL" gaining international radio play and media attention.
Extensive touring ensued, supporting acts such as OVERKILL and METAL CHURCH. In 2018, they embarked on the "Kamikazee – The Spirit Of Japan" Tour, introducing a Japan Edition of their second offering through CAPTURED RECORDS. Following a 7-inch split with US outfit IRONFLAME and a 2019 European tour, 2020 brought their third album, "Holodox," produced by Tommy Vetterli (CORONER), receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, they toured Switzerland with BURNING WITCHES and played major metal festivals. The momentum continued in 2022, joining VEKTOR (USA) for the "Activate Europe 2022" Tour, performing 26 shows consecutively. Anticipation grew in 2023 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, "None For All," and a deal with WORMHOLEDEATH. The album, set for a 2024 release, has already garnered attention from international magazines, praising it as their most mature work to date.
About the Album:
"None For All" addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society. Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.facebook.com/ComaniacOfficial
THE LAST OF LUCY - “GODFORM”
For
fans of
- Inferi, The Faceless, Archspire, The Zenith Passage, Godless
Truth
Two years after their devastating album 'Moksha', The Last of Lucy finetune their sound blending elements of technical death metal, mathcore, and a bit of brutal death metal and even bring back aspects of their debut on their latest full length 'Godform', making it their most impactful one yet. Without losing any of their fearsome, compelling power and drive, the music is better streamlined and cohesive while being more diverse than before, and despite the deceptive catchiness which we've come to expect from them, the technical prowess is apparent and more impressive than before. There's a cyclical pattern to the songs, bursts of face-melting blasts alternating with slower breaks, which amplify the appeal of both parts and also offer diversity in the process. Additional instruments too are employed which go very well with their kind of pulsating, dynamic music. Technical death metal music of this kind can often sound too formulaic or too self-absorbed for it to have any impact, but The Last of Lucy's scathing intensity and forceful execution, along with their knack for writing catchy music and shuffling things around, cast out any semblance of complacency from taking shape in the minds of the listener. It's plainly evident - The Last of Lucy on 'Godform' sees them in their prime.
Line up:
Josh De La Sol - Vocals
Gad Gidon - Guitars
Derek Santistevan - Bass
Josef Hossain-Kay – Drums
Mixed and mastered by Dave Otero
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Wormhole
2. Empyreal Banisher
3. Twin Flame
4. Shedim Seance
5. Sanguinary Solace
6. Sentinel Codex
7. Darkest Night of the Soul
8. Angelic Gateway
9. Anima Flux
10. Godform
Official release date - May 17th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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https://www.facebook.com/thelastoflucyofficial
NASTERGAL unveils their latest creation, "BROTHERS IN WAR," with a captivating lyric video. This song, from their upcoming album "THE UNTOLD WAR," about to drop via Wormholedeath, takes listeners on a journey into the heart of human emotions amidst the chaos of war.
Brothers in War" delves fearlessly into the intricate layers of warfare and the human psyche. It pays homage to the valor amidst battle while acknowledging the corrosive force of animosity. With poignant lyricism, Nastergal encourages the unapologetic acceptance of one's emotions, emphasizing camaraderie even amidst opposing forces, and championing the preservation of knowledge amid perpetual strife.
Following
their acclaimed "Solitude" EP, "The Untold War" delves
deeper into the theme of self-discovery amidst turmoil. Inspired by Friedrich
Nietzsche's work, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album explores the
turbulent journey of Zarathustra's mind in a world filled with lies and
ignorance, adapted by Riaan Coertze.
Nastergal is an international black metal band formed by Jacques Valentyn (guitars) and Riaan Coertze (drums), that expanded their lineup with Marco Toba (bass) and Evgen Zoidze (vocals). Their music, inspired by various extreme metal acts, offers a distinctive approach to the Black Metal genre. Their latest album, “The Untold War,” follows their EP “Solitude,” delving into Zarathustra's internal battles, exploring self-realization and the conflicts of a world filled with deception and ignorance. Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album challenges the concept that human values stem from divine or natural sources, focusing on the hidden internal struggles we keep concealed.
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FFO: Carcass, Asphyx, Undeath, Immolation, and Exhumed
Album tracks "Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade" and "Human Primal Cuts" are available to stream now at: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Back in 1989, Suffer formed at the dawn of death metal’s Midwestern rise. Teenagers at the time, they were one of the first extreme metal bands in South Dakota. In December, they closed 2023 with their first new music in eight years. Mere months later, they chase their Gristle, Bruised Spots & Trimmed Fat EP with a brutal and brilliant comeback record, Grand Canvas of the Aesthete.
“This new material is absolute proof that you don't have to “age out” of Death Metal,” comments vocalist/guitarist C.R. Petit. “Suffer was formed in 1989, and 2024 will mark 35 years for us. There is no doubt that this album is the absolute best material we have done together.”
“This is the first Suffer material that was not written by hashing things out in a rehearsal room as a group,” Petit adds. “There was far more scrutiny in riff, structure and transition as well as lyrics and production. We didn't settle for what was close. We all wanted this to surpass everything we have done in the past.”
Suffer’s collision of elevated gore and old school brutality will appeal to fans of Carcass, Asphyx, Exhumed, and Undeath. C.R. Petit and bassist Jason Ellsworth are also both members of Angerot (Redefining Darkness Records) as well as Empty Throne (Wise Blood Records). After releasing outstanding music from both of those bands the last few years, new music from Suffer was hopeful, but never guaranteed.
“To be honest, I really didn't think we would [release another album],” Petit admits. “Most of us have moved on with other bands and projects, family and careers. But, there is something incredibly special to each of us when it comes to Suffer. Something that makes it nearly impossible to just
walk away from.”
“Initially, it was preconceived that this was the swan song,” Petit reveals. “We wanted to have one last chance to make a Suffer album that sounded the way every Suffer recording should have sounded. But, this entire process has been absolutely fantastic and I am not sure that we could simply walk away. I am pretty sure that we all have more Suffer in the tank.”
Pre-order: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Track
Listing:
1. Grand Canvas Of The Aesthete
2. Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade
3. Plentiful • Copious • Bountiful
4. Inhalent Caustic Foray
5. The Fetching Cranley Gardens
6. Carnal Flesh Parade
7. Pernicious Precarious Mess
8. Human Primal Cuts
Album Credits:
All songs written by C.R. Petit & J. Aeschliman
All lyrics by C.R. Petit
Recorded at Underground Sound by Eddie G
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio
Art layout by Carrion Design
Suffer is:
C.R. Petit - Vocals & Guitar
Justin Aeschliman - Guitar
Jason Ellsworth - Bass0
Daron Petit - Lead Guitar
Rene Gerbrandij - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/wisebloodrecs
https://www.facebook.com/SufferSD/
"Fátum" is available here:
https://pestrecords.limitedrun.com/products/759126-damnation-fatum
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/damnation-f-tum
Led by ex-Thy Catafalque guitarist János Juhász, five piece Hungarian
Death Metal act DAMNATION recorded and mixed/mastered "Fátum"
at Obsidian Sound Studio by Árpád Szenti. The album evokes the
most memorable era of Death Metal, in the vein of bands like Incantation,
Morbid Angel or Gorefest and many more alike. The cover artwork is signed by
Stan Ivan.
With lyrics contemplating on the mortality of the universe, enshrouded by a dark, dense musical atmosphere, "Fátum" is all about one of the earliest fears of humankind: existential angst set in a celestial scale.
A few words about the album from the founder and main songwriter János Juhász: "I am really happy that this album has finally been made, and also thankful that I could make it with such great musicians."
Damnation is:
János Juhász - Guitars
Péter Gáspár - Bass
Árpád Szenti - Drums
Tamás Bárány - Guitars
Ádám Forczek - Vocals/Lyrics
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pestrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/damnationhun
Chilean Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE are set to release new album THE SEARCH WON'T FALL... March 22 on CD via Unspeakable Axe Records and vinyl LP via Dying Victims Productions. The album will also be available digitally on the usual platforms.
Critical Defiance has released a lyric video for "44 Minds" and an official video for the title track, both of which are available below:
"44 Minds" (Lyric Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62kXs9hBeQ
"The Search Won't Fall..." (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKOwHggGnrg
The Chilean metal force known as Critical Defiance has something for every thrash fan out there. Not in the sense of being homogenized and generic, but in their alchemical and nearly magical melding of blitzkrieg tempos, dizzying technicality, aggressive shouts and gang vocals, and--rarest of all for a post-1990 thrash act--a healthy dose of actual, memorable melody. Now about to drop their third full-length like a bomb from a warplane, they have added a new element to the mix: just a taste of the eerie melancholy and harsh melodrama of black metal.
Their release schedule has been nearly as fast as their music, with the debut (Misconception) coming in 2019, and its follow-up (No Life Forms) in 2022. They have let even less time elapse from then until this new platter's arrival, taking line-up changes in stride and pushing forward relentlessly regardless. The addition of Mauricio Toledo on guitar (just prior to their previous album) has pushed their music in new directions. That black metal aspect--some tremelo riffing, some blastbeats, bits of a distinctly new melodic sensibility--lends the album an updated feeling that sets it apart from its predecessors, while by no means abandoning the thrash foundation that has served them so well. All of this ambition is well-served by a terrific production job that balances just the right amount of rawness and polish. Three albums in, Critical Defiance are poised to deliver their most ferocious work yet. Angry yet uplifting, full of the spirit of true metal both old and new, it's a record that only these guys could make.
Pre-order: https://unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-search-wont-fall
Track
Listing:
1. The Search Won't Fall
2. Long Distance (The What's To Come)
3. Helpless World
4. 44 Minds
5. The Blind Divine
6. Absolüt
7. All the Powers
8. Full Paranoia
9. Margarita
10. Bulldog
11. Critical Defiance
Line-Up:
Felipe Alvarado - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Mauricio Toledo - Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ignacio Arévalo - Bass
Rodrigo Poblete - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/UnspeakableAxeRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/criticaldefiance
Diving into the depths of human mentality, "Sanatorium" traverses profound themes exploring depression, schizophrenia, violence, politics, religion, war, and oppression. Crafted with poignant lyricism, the album promises an intense and reflective auditory journey that resonates far beyond the conventional boundaries of metal music.
Produced at the revered Casanegra studio situated in São Paulo, Brazil, "Sanatorium" was expertly overseen by Rafael Augusto Lopes, the former guitarist of Torture Squad, renowned for his production work on Crypta's recent album. Andre Zaza Hernandes, whose credits include Angra, Andre Matos, and Capella, also lends his expertise to this groundbreaking release.
Formed in 2015, 4BanneD comprises Alex Maramaldo (vocals and guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar and backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass and backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Their sonic fusion of Death and Thrash Metal pays homage to icons like Sepultura, Testament, Vader, Entombed, and Carcass.
The band's lyrics, written in English, dive deep into meaningful themes, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking musical experience. Eagerly anticipated, "Sanatorium" is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its visceral, thought-provoking narrative.
The album's digital release date is March 8, 2023.
Tracklist
01. Sanatorium
02. Eternal Revenge
03. Way of Death
04. Mind
05. War Blood Death
06. The Psycho Priest
07. Finger on the Trigger
08. Night of Sacrifice
09. Killer on the Loose
10. Final Judgment
www.4banned.com
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ATARAXIA unveil “GALEN” music video ahead of the release of 29th album. New album “CENTAUREA” part of a trilogy which began with previous album “Pomegranate”.
Italian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia have released a new song and music video entitled “Galen”. The track will be a part of the 29th studio album “Centaurea” which will be released on 22 May 2024 via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
"Galen" was premiered via Side-Line Magazine and Anxious Musick Mgazine and can be watched via YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74A5lEFPld8
Ataraxia explains the meaning behind the new song: “GALEN is a forest surrounding a sacred site where a druidess and some druids still operate thanks to their connection to the soul of the trees and animals living here. In this and other sites, ritual magic is practised to protect “Centaurea”, an uncontaminated island that is still experiencing its Golden Age. This place is also our soul/in our soul, a subtle part of us. Where our body goes our soul goes, where our soul is our body is. Earth, mud, ponds, high clouds, fury and beauty, grass and stars groove our skin in a nocturnal embrace as blue as underwater bluebells. This song, sinuous, hypnotic and mysterious, is a fragment of precious stone reflecting light and shadow.”
“Centaurea” is the 29th album from Ataraxia and is part of a trilogy which
began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits,
and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through
the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".
The lyrics of the songs, sung in several ancient and modern languages, are precious poems by Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri who had already collaborated on the lyrics of the band's first albums.
Once again Totem Bara will contribute to Ataraxia’s sound with his cello on three songs.
Each album format will have a different layout done by Nicolas Ramain. They each have their own imaginative history, therefore, the vinyl artbook contained in the limited box and the CD graphics are unique, original and not the same. Insetti Xilografi designed the Sacred Oak represented on the box and on the hoodie and Mary Vareli created the hieratic priestess present on the T-shirt.
The album will be preceded by three singles with three related videos portraying places and rituals of “Centaurea”. The entire work is a kaleidoscope of varied beauty in which the arts blend and accompany us.
Previously, Ataraxia released a music video to the first of the bonus tracks “The Source”, which will comprise part of the CD version. “The Source” introduces uilleann pipes (played by Gregorio Bellodi) to Ataraxia’s music for the very first time.
PRE-ORDER: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=ataraxia
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
http://www.ataraxia.net/
Kraków (PL) - Willowtip Records has signed Polish Death Metal duo DORMANT ORDEAL! The band is preparing to enter the studio soon to record what will be their first album for the label and the fourth overall, following 2021's The Grand Scheme of Things (Selfmadegod Records).
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück!
Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter
anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den
Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo- Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde.
Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio.
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Seit
über 30 Jahren tragen SICK OF SOCIETY, DIE SIFFER
und B-WARE zum Kulturbild im Untergrund der deutschsprachigen
Musiklandschaft bei. Nach unzähligen gemeinsamen Konzerten in den letzten 12
Jahren in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz erscheint nun die erste
gemeinsame Veröffentlichung. Die gelebte und gepflegte Bandfreundschaft spiegelt sich
in der SPLIT-EP „SCHAFE IM WOLFSPELZ“ (VÖ: 15.03.2024) auf 7“
Vinyl und CD, sowie natürlich auf allen gängigen Streaming-Portalen
wider. Neben bisher unveröffentlichten Beiträgen der jeweiligen Musikgruppe, sind die Höhepunkte dieses Tonträgers zweifelsohne die Neuinterpretationen eines älteren Songs durch die jeweils andere Band. Wobei die jeweiligen Versionen weit über das klassische Covern hinausgeht. Die Schallplatten in farbigem Vinyl mit ansprechendem Artwork zeigen die Professionalität und die Energie, mit welcher hier geklotzt und nicht gekleckert wurde und offenbaren, dass auch nach 30 Jahren gemeinsamen Vergießens von Blut, Schweiß und Tränen im Proberaum oder auf den Bühnen Europas genügend Herzblut, Kraft und Energie in den Bands steckt.
SICK OF SOCIETY auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickofsociety_punkrock
DIE SIFFER auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diesiffer
Wir laden alle Fans und Unterstützer herzlich ein, Dominik bei unseren kommenden Auftritten zu erleben und gemeinsam mit ihm und uns das neue Album zu feiern.
Nachdem die Ruhrpott-Thrasher DARKNESS und ihr Gitarrist Meik Heitkamp getrennte Wege gehen, hat die Band einen neuen Musiker verpflichtet.
Dominik Rothe, bekannt durch Bands wie Taskforce Toxicator oder Scanner, wird neuer Leadgitarrist bei Darkness.
Er wird bereits am 16.03.2024 beim Metal Diver Festival mit Darkness auf der Bühne stehen.
Vielen Dank für den Support. Grüße Lee
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The
album's production, helmed by the acclaimed HK Krauss (Dagoba, Sinsaenum,
Betraying the Martyrs) at Vamacara Studios in France, showcases a raw and
sonically brutal mix that demands to be heard loud and aggressive.
"Cruelty and Corruption" is not just music; it's an immersive
experience that will make your head bang and resonate deep within your soul.In a tragic turn of events, the original drummer, the mighty Joey Jordison (ex-Slipknot/Vimic/Sinsaenum), who commenced work on the album with the band in 2021, passed away. In a testament to legacy and dedication, Austin D’Amond took up the drumming mantle to honor Joey Jordison's memory and contribute to the completion of the album.
Tracklist
01. I Am Death
02. Flawless
03. The End Game
04. My Desire
05. Vitriolic
06. Requiem For Myself
07. Withered
08. A New Trend
09. The Darkness
10. Vigil
11. In Question
12. Self Destruct
13. Zero
14. Final Hour (DIGIPAK bonus track)
"Cruelty and Corruption" isn't just an album; it's a shout-out to all rock enthusiasts. Get ready for a wild ride!
https://ventedmusic.com/
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Release-date: 9/5 2024 (9th of MAY
2024)Style: Atmospheric Dark Metal (+ritual/ambient/darkwave/industrial metal)
MAHESHVARA is an Atmospheric, Dark Metal one-man project, with elements of different music genres (+ritual/ambient/darkwave), and Sanskrit Texts.
It was created by Ivan Mikhailik in 2020.
Music was written and performed by Ivan Mikhailik.
Produced, recorded, engineered and mixed by Ivan Mikhailik.
Texts was taken from «Bhagavad - gita As It Is» by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Cover artwork and design by Anna Mikhailik.
Songs:
01 Eternal Soul
02 Om Tat Sat
03 Sense Perception
04 Seers Of The Truth
05 Difference Of Understanding
06 The Self Slays Not Nor The Slain
07 Spiritual Spark
08 Interim State
https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/om-tat-sat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOkSfvN1P7A
Tonic Breed will release one track from the album each month, leading up to the release of Outsold in the fall.
Being a full-pieced band for 13 years, Tonic Breed has gained tons of experience in the music scene. After the third and last split-up in 2019, Patrik K. Svendsen decided to reinvent the band. He now operates alone as a songwriter but with great company on his songs.
Track
Listing:1. Strife
2. Fifth Estate
3. Bad Company
4. Blackened Mind
5. Outsold
6. Rebellious Tendencies
7. Borregaard
8. There's Just One Escape
Album Credits:
Producer: Patrik Svendsen
Co-producer: Lars Andresen and Tonic Breed.
Engineer and mastering: Børge Finstad.
Recorded and pre-mixed at "Lydlageret" November-December 2013, Sarpsborg, Norway.
Engineered, mixed, and remastered by Toproom Studio.
Bio:
As of 2023, Tonic Breed has two full-length releases in the album catalog, Install Memory and Outsold. The Fuel The Fire EP is the first installment in the new era of the band. Singles released from the EP included musicians from bands such as Megadeth, Soilwork, Kamelot, Endezza, and Wig Wam.
Outsold Line-up:
Patrik Svendsen - Guitar, Vocals
Rudi Golimo - Bass
Thomas Koksvik - Guitar
Mats Johansen - Drums
https://www.facebook.com/tonicbreed
https://tonicbreed.com/
Pre-order:
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul Jewelcase CD (Regular edition)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul Digipack 2-CD (Limited edition)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Limited Spatter vinyl)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Sea Blue vinyl)
Sarcasm - Mourninghoul LP (Black vinyl)
Brace yourselves for a sonic journey and stay tuned for additional details—more excitement awaits!
Formed
in 2012, Swiss thrashers Comaniac gained acclaim with their self-released
debut, "Return To The Wasteland," crowned as "THE Thrash
Highlight 2015." The 2017 release, "Instruction For
Destruction," via SAOL, showcased growth, with tracks like
"COAL" gaining international radio play and media attention.Extensive touring ensued, supporting acts such as OVERKILL and METAL CHURCH. In 2018, they embarked on the "Kamikazee – The Spirit Of Japan" Tour, introducing a Japan Edition of their second offering through CAPTURED RECORDS. Following a 7-inch split with US outfit IRONFLAME and a 2019 European tour, 2020 brought their third album, "Holodox," produced by Tommy Vetterli (CORONER), receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, they toured Switzerland with BURNING WITCHES and played major metal festivals. The momentum continued in 2022, joining VEKTOR (USA) for the "Activate Europe 2022" Tour, performing 26 shows consecutively. Anticipation grew in 2023 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, "None For All," and a deal with WORMHOLEDEATH. The album, set for a 2024 release, has already garnered attention from international magazines, praising it as their most mature work to date.
About the Album:
"None For All" addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society. Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically
Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass
www.facebook.com/ComaniacOfficial
THE LAST OF LUCY - “GODFORM”
For
fans of
- Inferi, The Faceless, Archspire, The Zenith Passage, Godless
TruthTwo years after their devastating album 'Moksha', The Last of Lucy finetune their sound blending elements of technical death metal, mathcore, and a bit of brutal death metal and even bring back aspects of their debut on their latest full length 'Godform', making it their most impactful one yet. Without losing any of their fearsome, compelling power and drive, the music is better streamlined and cohesive while being more diverse than before, and despite the deceptive catchiness which we've come to expect from them, the technical prowess is apparent and more impressive than before. There's a cyclical pattern to the songs, bursts of face-melting blasts alternating with slower breaks, which amplify the appeal of both parts and also offer diversity in the process. Additional instruments too are employed which go very well with their kind of pulsating, dynamic music. Technical death metal music of this kind can often sound too formulaic or too self-absorbed for it to have any impact, but The Last of Lucy's scathing intensity and forceful execution, along with their knack for writing catchy music and shuffling things around, cast out any semblance of complacency from taking shape in the minds of the listener. It's plainly evident - The Last of Lucy on 'Godform' sees them in their prime.
Line up:
Josh De La Sol - Vocals
Gad Gidon - Guitars
Derek Santistevan - Bass
Josef Hossain-Kay – Drums
Mixed and mastered by Dave Otero
Artwork by Par Olofsson
Track listing:
1. Wormhole
2. Empyreal Banisher
3. Twin Flame
4. Shedim Seance
5. Sanguinary Solace
6. Sentinel Codex
7. Darkest Night of the Soul
8. Angelic Gateway
9. Anima Flux
10. Godform
Official release date - May 17th, 2024
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
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NASTERGAL unveils their latest creation, "BROTHERS IN WAR," with a captivating lyric video. This song, from their upcoming album "THE UNTOLD WAR," about to drop via Wormholedeath, takes listeners on a journey into the heart of human emotions amidst the chaos of war.
Brothers in War" delves fearlessly into the intricate layers of warfare and the human psyche. It pays homage to the valor amidst battle while acknowledging the corrosive force of animosity. With poignant lyricism, Nastergal encourages the unapologetic acceptance of one's emotions, emphasizing camaraderie even amidst opposing forces, and championing the preservation of knowledge amid perpetual strife.
Following
their acclaimed "Solitude" EP, "The Untold War" delves
deeper into the theme of self-discovery amidst turmoil. Inspired by Friedrich
Nietzsche's work, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album explores the
turbulent journey of Zarathustra's mind in a world filled with lies and
ignorance, adapted by Riaan Coertze.Nastergal is an international black metal band formed by Jacques Valentyn (guitars) and Riaan Coertze (drums), that expanded their lineup with Marco Toba (bass) and Evgen Zoidze (vocals). Their music, inspired by various extreme metal acts, offers a distinctive approach to the Black Metal genre. Their latest album, “The Untold War,” follows their EP “Solitude,” delving into Zarathustra's internal battles, exploring self-realization and the conflicts of a world filled with deception and ignorance. Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album challenges the concept that human values stem from divine or natural sources, focusing on the hidden internal struggles we keep concealed.
www.youtube.com/@nastergal1558
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FFO: Carcass, Asphyx, Undeath, Immolation, and Exhumed
Album tracks "Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade" and "Human Primal Cuts" are available to stream now at: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Back in 1989, Suffer formed at the dawn of death metal’s Midwestern rise. Teenagers at the time, they were one of the first extreme metal bands in South Dakota. In December, they closed 2023 with their first new music in eight years. Mere months later, they chase their Gristle, Bruised Spots & Trimmed Fat EP with a brutal and brilliant comeback record, Grand Canvas of the Aesthete.
“This new material is absolute proof that you don't have to “age out” of Death Metal,” comments vocalist/guitarist C.R. Petit. “Suffer was formed in 1989, and 2024 will mark 35 years for us. There is no doubt that this album is the absolute best material we have done together.”
“This is the first Suffer material that was not written by hashing things out in a rehearsal room as a group,” Petit adds. “There was far more scrutiny in riff, structure and transition as well as lyrics and production. We didn't settle for what was close. We all wanted this to surpass everything we have done in the past.”
Suffer’s collision of elevated gore and old school brutality will appeal to fans of Carcass, Asphyx, Exhumed, and Undeath. C.R. Petit and bassist Jason Ellsworth are also both members of Angerot (Redefining Darkness Records) as well as Empty Throne (Wise Blood Records). After releasing outstanding music from both of those bands the last few years, new music from Suffer was hopeful, but never guaranteed.
“To be honest, I really didn't think we would [release another album],” Petit admits. “Most of us have moved on with other bands and projects, family and careers. But, there is something incredibly special to each of us when it comes to Suffer. Something that makes it nearly impossible to just
walk away from.”
“Initially, it was preconceived that this was the swan song,” Petit reveals. “We wanted to have one last chance to make a Suffer album that sounded the way every Suffer recording should have sounded. But, this entire process has been absolutely fantastic and I am not sure that we could simply walk away. I am pretty sure that we all have more Suffer in the tank.”
Pre-order: https://suffersd.bandcamp.com/album/grand-canvas-of-the-aesthete
Track
Listing:1. Grand Canvas Of The Aesthete
2. Ashened Frolic; The Exquisite Promenade
3. Plentiful • Copious • Bountiful
4. Inhalent Caustic Foray
5. The Fetching Cranley Gardens
6. Carnal Flesh Parade
7. Pernicious Precarious Mess
8. Human Primal Cuts
Album Credits:
All songs written by C.R. Petit & J. Aeschliman
All lyrics by C.R. Petit
Recorded at Underground Sound by Eddie G
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Linnemann at Hop House Studio
Art layout by Carrion Design
Suffer is:
C.R. Petit - Vocals & Guitar
Justin Aeschliman - Guitar
Jason Ellsworth - Bass0
Daron Petit - Lead Guitar
Rene Gerbrandij - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/SufferSD/
"Fátum" is available here:
https://pestrecords.limitedrun.com/products/759126-damnation-fatum
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/damnation-f-tum
Led by ex-Thy Catafalque guitarist János Juhász, five piece Hungarian
Death Metal act DAMNATION recorded and mixed/mastered "Fátum"
at Obsidian Sound Studio by Árpád Szenti. The album evokes the
most memorable era of Death Metal, in the vein of bands like Incantation,
Morbid Angel or Gorefest and many more alike. The cover artwork is signed by
Stan Ivan.With lyrics contemplating on the mortality of the universe, enshrouded by a dark, dense musical atmosphere, "Fátum" is all about one of the earliest fears of humankind: existential angst set in a celestial scale.
A few words about the album from the founder and main songwriter János Juhász: "I am really happy that this album has finally been made, and also thankful that I could make it with such great musicians."
Damnation is:
János Juhász - Guitars
Péter Gáspár - Bass
Árpád Szenti - Drums
Tamás Bárány - Guitars
Ádám Forczek - Vocals/Lyrics
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/damnationhun
Chilean Thrashers CRITICAL DEFIANCE are set to release new album THE SEARCH WON'T FALL... March 22 on CD via Unspeakable Axe Records and vinyl LP via Dying Victims Productions. The album will also be available digitally on the usual platforms.
Critical Defiance has released a lyric video for "44 Minds" and an official video for the title track, both of which are available below:
"44 Minds" (Lyric Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62kXs9hBeQ
"The Search Won't Fall..." (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKOwHggGnrg
The Chilean metal force known as Critical Defiance has something for every thrash fan out there. Not in the sense of being homogenized and generic, but in their alchemical and nearly magical melding of blitzkrieg tempos, dizzying technicality, aggressive shouts and gang vocals, and--rarest of all for a post-1990 thrash act--a healthy dose of actual, memorable melody. Now about to drop their third full-length like a bomb from a warplane, they have added a new element to the mix: just a taste of the eerie melancholy and harsh melodrama of black metal.
Their release schedule has been nearly as fast as their music, with the debut (Misconception) coming in 2019, and its follow-up (No Life Forms) in 2022. They have let even less time elapse from then until this new platter's arrival, taking line-up changes in stride and pushing forward relentlessly regardless. The addition of Mauricio Toledo on guitar (just prior to their previous album) has pushed their music in new directions. That black metal aspect--some tremelo riffing, some blastbeats, bits of a distinctly new melodic sensibility--lends the album an updated feeling that sets it apart from its predecessors, while by no means abandoning the thrash foundation that has served them so well. All of this ambition is well-served by a terrific production job that balances just the right amount of rawness and polish. Three albums in, Critical Defiance are poised to deliver their most ferocious work yet. Angry yet uplifting, full of the spirit of true metal both old and new, it's a record that only these guys could make.
Pre-order: https://unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-search-wont-fall
Track
Listing:1. The Search Won't Fall
2. Long Distance (The What's To Come)
3. Helpless World
4. 44 Minds
5. The Blind Divine
6. Absolüt
7. All the Powers
8. Full Paranoia
9. Margarita
10. Bulldog
11. Critical Defiance
Line-Up:
Felipe Alvarado - Vocals, Lead Guitar
Mauricio Toledo - Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ignacio Arévalo - Bass
Rodrigo Poblete - Drums
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https://www.facebook.com/criticaldefiance
Diving into the depths of human mentality, "Sanatorium" traverses profound themes exploring depression, schizophrenia, violence, politics, religion, war, and oppression. Crafted with poignant lyricism, the album promises an intense and reflective auditory journey that resonates far beyond the conventional boundaries of metal music.
Produced at the revered Casanegra studio situated in São Paulo, Brazil, "Sanatorium" was expertly overseen by Rafael Augusto Lopes, the former guitarist of Torture Squad, renowned for his production work on Crypta's recent album. Andre Zaza Hernandes, whose credits include Angra, Andre Matos, and Capella, also lends his expertise to this groundbreaking release.
Formed in 2015, 4BanneD comprises Alex Maramaldo (vocals and guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar and backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass and backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Their sonic fusion of Death and Thrash Metal pays homage to icons like Sepultura, Testament, Vader, Entombed, and Carcass.
The band's lyrics, written in English, dive deep into meaningful themes, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking musical experience. Eagerly anticipated, "Sanatorium" is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its visceral, thought-provoking narrative.
The album's digital release date is March 8, 2023.
Tracklist01. Sanatorium
02. Eternal Revenge
03. Way of Death
04. Mind
05. War Blood Death
06. The Psycho Priest
07. Finger on the Trigger
08. Night of Sacrifice
09. Killer on the Loose
10. Final Judgment
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ATARAXIA unveil “GALEN” music video ahead of the release of 29th album. New album “CENTAUREA” part of a trilogy which began with previous album “Pomegranate”.
Italian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia have released a new song and music video entitled “Galen”. The track will be a part of the 29th studio album “Centaurea” which will be released on 22 May 2024 via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
"Galen" was premiered via Side-Line Magazine and Anxious Musick Mgazine and can be watched via YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74A5lEFPld8
Ataraxia explains the meaning behind the new song: “GALEN is a forest surrounding a sacred site where a druidess and some druids still operate thanks to their connection to the soul of the trees and animals living here. In this and other sites, ritual magic is practised to protect “Centaurea”, an uncontaminated island that is still experiencing its Golden Age. This place is also our soul/in our soul, a subtle part of us. Where our body goes our soul goes, where our soul is our body is. Earth, mud, ponds, high clouds, fury and beauty, grass and stars groove our skin in a nocturnal embrace as blue as underwater bluebells. This song, sinuous, hypnotic and mysterious, is a fragment of precious stone reflecting light and shadow.”
“Centaurea” is the 29th album from Ataraxia and is part of a trilogy which
began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits,
and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through
the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".The lyrics of the songs, sung in several ancient and modern languages, are precious poems by Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri who had already collaborated on the lyrics of the band's first albums.
Once again Totem Bara will contribute to Ataraxia’s sound with his cello on three songs.
Each album format will have a different layout done by Nicolas Ramain. They each have their own imaginative history, therefore, the vinyl artbook contained in the limited box and the CD graphics are unique, original and not the same. Insetti Xilografi designed the Sacred Oak represented on the box and on the hoodie and Mary Vareli created the hieratic priestess present on the T-shirt.
The album will be preceded by three singles with three related videos portraying places and rituals of “Centaurea”. The entire work is a kaleidoscope of varied beauty in which the arts blend and accompany us.
Previously, Ataraxia released a music video to the first of the bonus tracks “The Source”, which will comprise part of the CD version. “The Source” introduces uilleann pipes (played by Gregorio Bellodi) to Ataraxia’s music for the very first time.
PRE-ORDER: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=ataraxia
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http://www.ataraxia.net/
Kraków (PL) - Willowtip Records has signed Polish Death Metal duo DORMANT ORDEAL! The band is preparing to enter the studio soon to record what will be their first album for the label and the fourth overall, following 2021's The Grand Scheme of Things (Selfmadegod Records).
The
band released the following statement concerning the signing:
"We're honored to announce the signing of a worldwide deal with Willowtip Records. Many great releases that we personally hold in high regard have been featured on this label and we are thrilled to be joining the roster. We truly appreciate the trust Willowtip have placed in us - can't wait to start this chapter!
We're planning on going into the studio in the upcoming weeks to record our fourth album. We may be the worst reviewers of our own music, but one thing we can say for sure - it is more 'us' than ever. The successor to 2021's 'The Grand Scheme of Things' is planned to be released later this year."
DORMANT ORDEAL is:
Maciej Nieścioruk (Guitar)
Maciej Proficz (Vocals)
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal
MEPHISTO – „CARPATHIAN TALES“
Brutal Records is thrilled to share the news of their recent collaboration with Cuban Symphony Black Metal band Mephisto. The band has officially signed a global deal with the label.
Mephisto, recognized for their unique Cuban black metal style, has unveiled the videos "Symphony of Wolves" and "Lord Draculia" from their upcoming album "CARPATHIAN TALES," slated for release on March 1st, 2024, through Brutal Records..
Pre-Order
: https://orcd.co/carpathiantales
Carpathian Tales delivering a tightly woven and expertly produced sound, this recent release skillfully blends various elements and styles within its genre, maintaining an engaging quality.
Each instrument is allowed room to breathe, with the symphonic elements skillfully integrated, never overpowering and seamlessly coexisting with the fast-paced and more intense sections throughout the album.
The vocal range is noteworthy, encompassing harsh and throaty tones, occasionally incorporating traditional 'death metal' elements, providing the album with a diverse appeal. The bass contributes a fantastic dirty, fat twang, enhancing the album's overall impact. The drums exhibit both simplicity and technical skill from start to finish, introducing an almost progressive layer to the songs. The guitar work is undeniably classic black riffage melodic, swift, and expertly performed, akin to a perfectly charred slab of beef.
Members:
Kevin Chaperón - Guitar and Vocalist
Fabián F. Rodríguez González - Guitar Alexander
Jorge Parra - Bass, Drums Sampler and Orchestra
With a track list that promises to take listeners on a tumultuous journey through realms of chaos and darkness, “CARPATHIAN TALES” delivers a blistering over 40-minute assault on the senses. The album features a diverse array of collaborations, showcasing the band’s unyielding commitment to their art. The immersive artwork and meticulously crafted lyrics available only with download purchase at “Carpathian Tales“.
https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BrutalRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Unleash
the True Norwegian Black Metal Fury with SARKOM'S DEMO 2004!Dive
into the infernal abyss of Sarkom, the legendary Norwegian Black Metal entity
hailing from the dark heart of Oslo. Formed in 2002, Sarkom has been a
relentless force in the underground metal scene, carving their path with
uncompromising ferocity.
Stripped of theatric(k)s, Sarkom's Demo 2004 is a must-have for any true fan of second-wave Black Metal. But act fast, for this release is a one-time pressing! No digital release and no represses!
In 2004, Sarkom unleashed their debut demo, a savage proclamation that True Norwegian Black Metal is not only alive but thriving! With crispy, strangulating strings, relentless skin-pounding, and devilish lyrical formulations, Sarkom's Demo 2004 delivers an auditory assault like no other.
Drawing inspiration from the raw violence of Gorgoroth's Pentagram and infusing it with the epicene essence of early Kampfar, Sarkom crafts a unique, dark, and crushing sonic landscape. Polypus Records, recognizing the sheer brilliance of this masterpiece, seizes the opportunity to release it in a limited vinyl edition.
Get your hands on Sarkom's Demo 2004 on black vinyl (250 hand-numbered copies), picture disc (100 copies), or CD (250 hand-numbered copies) before it vanishes into the abyss of obscurity.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Black Metal history!
Many Thanks Polypus Records
https://www.facebook.com/sarkom
https://www.polypus.no/
https://www.facebook.com/polypusrecords
"We're honored to announce the signing of a worldwide deal with Willowtip Records. Many great releases that we personally hold in high regard have been featured on this label and we are thrilled to be joining the roster. We truly appreciate the trust Willowtip have placed in us - can't wait to start this chapter!
We're planning on going into the studio in the upcoming weeks to record our fourth album. We may be the worst reviewers of our own music, but one thing we can say for sure - it is more 'us' than ever. The successor to 2021's 'The Grand Scheme of Things' is planned to be released later this year."
DORMANT ORDEAL is:
Maciej Nieścioruk (Guitar)
Maciej Proficz (Vocals)
https://www.facebook.com/willowtip
https://www.facebook.com/dormant.ordeal
MEPHISTO – „CARPATHIAN TALES“
Brutal Records is thrilled to share the news of their recent collaboration with Cuban Symphony Black Metal band Mephisto. The band has officially signed a global deal with the label.
Mephisto, recognized for their unique Cuban black metal style, has unveiled the videos "Symphony of Wolves" and "Lord Draculia" from their upcoming album "CARPATHIAN TALES," slated for release on March 1st, 2024, through Brutal Records..
Pre-Order
: https://orcd.co/carpathiantalesCarpathian Tales delivering a tightly woven and expertly produced sound, this recent release skillfully blends various elements and styles within its genre, maintaining an engaging quality.
Each instrument is allowed room to breathe, with the symphonic elements skillfully integrated, never overpowering and seamlessly coexisting with the fast-paced and more intense sections throughout the album.
The vocal range is noteworthy, encompassing harsh and throaty tones, occasionally incorporating traditional 'death metal' elements, providing the album with a diverse appeal. The bass contributes a fantastic dirty, fat twang, enhancing the album's overall impact. The drums exhibit both simplicity and technical skill from start to finish, introducing an almost progressive layer to the songs. The guitar work is undeniably classic black riffage melodic, swift, and expertly performed, akin to a perfectly charred slab of beef.
Members:
Kevin Chaperón - Guitar and Vocalist
Fabián F. Rodríguez González - Guitar Alexander
Jorge Parra - Bass, Drums Sampler and Orchestra
With a track list that promises to take listeners on a tumultuous journey through realms of chaos and darkness, “CARPATHIAN TALES” delivers a blistering over 40-minute assault on the senses. The album features a diverse array of collaborations, showcasing the band’s unyielding commitment to their art. The immersive artwork and meticulously crafted lyrics available only with download purchase at “Carpathian Tales“.
https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BrutalRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Unleash
the True Norwegian Black Metal Fury with SARKOM'S DEMO 2004!Dive
into the infernal abyss of Sarkom, the legendary Norwegian Black Metal entity
hailing from the dark heart of Oslo. Formed in 2002, Sarkom has been a
relentless force in the underground metal scene, carving their path with
uncompromising ferocity.Stripped of theatric(k)s, Sarkom's Demo 2004 is a must-have for any true fan of second-wave Black Metal. But act fast, for this release is a one-time pressing! No digital release and no represses!
In 2004, Sarkom unleashed their debut demo, a savage proclamation that True Norwegian Black Metal is not only alive but thriving! With crispy, strangulating strings, relentless skin-pounding, and devilish lyrical formulations, Sarkom's Demo 2004 delivers an auditory assault like no other.
Drawing inspiration from the raw violence of Gorgoroth's Pentagram and infusing it with the epicene essence of early Kampfar, Sarkom crafts a unique, dark, and crushing sonic landscape. Polypus Records, recognizing the sheer brilliance of this masterpiece, seizes the opportunity to release it in a limited vinyl edition.
Get your hands on Sarkom's Demo 2004 on black vinyl (250 hand-numbered copies), picture disc (100 copies), or CD (250 hand-numbered copies) before it vanishes into the abyss of obscurity.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Black Metal history!
Many Thanks Polypus Records
https://www.facebook.com/sarkom
https://www.polypus.no/
https://www.facebook.com/polypusrecords
NEWS 17.2 2024
Da Sonntags eh nicht viel los ist, die meisten von euch
sicherlich nur vorm PC oder vor der Glotze sinnlos abhängen, gibt’s heute noch
einmal ein richtig fettes update in Sachen aktueller , teils wirklich verdammt
interessanter Tondokumente + Lesestoff aus den verschiedensten metallischen
Bereichen.
YMORDIN – “ FINALLYI “ ( EP )
YMORDIN – “ FINALLYI “ ( EP )
BOARHAMMER
– „II: CHEMOGNOSIS - A SHORTCUT TO MUSHROOMS“
SIECHTUM – “ AUF DER SUCHE NACH DEM VERBLEIB DES UNTERIRDISCHEN VOLKES“
STREETCLEANER # 31 (A4 deutsch)
SIECHTUM – “ AUF DER SUCHE NACH DEM VERBLEIB DES UNTERIRDISCHEN VOLKES“
STREETCLEANER # 31 (A4 deutsch)
Ein fettes,
saftiges
“FUCK YOU” aus Schweden an einen gewissen Demagogen und seine seelenlosen
Kriegstreiber: LEACH veröffentlichen neue Videosingle “All Rise”!
Im Angesicht der sich häufenden Akte der Unmenschlichkeit in der Ukraine und der endlosen Tretmühle sich wiederholender Geschichte, schlagen die schwedischen Death'n'Roller LEACH nun musikalisch zurück. Ihre neue Video-Single "All Rise" ist ein wütender, frustrierter Beitrag dazu, dass es in der Kultur wieder ein bisschen weniger um reinen Eskapismus geht und mehr darum, auf das wahre Böse unter uns zu deuten und die Mistkerle, die dieses anheizen, in die Hölle zu verdammen.
Im Geiste von Black Sabbath (“War Pigs”), Bolt Thrower (“...for Victory”) oder Sodom (“Remember the Fallen”) ist “All Rise” durch und durch ein Antikriegslied. Allerdings wurde dieser Song vor dem Hintergrund eines realen und andauernden, brutal ungerechten Krieges geschrieben, der längst begonnen hat, seine Gräben in die europäische Psyche zu reißen. LEACH verhöhnen die Einfältigen, die im Gleichschritt nach dem Willen ihres Demagogen marschieren und sich – als Spiegeleffekt der Dehumanisierung ihrer Opfer – auf tragische Weise selbst entmenschlichen. Dabei verschließen sie sich nicht vor der Ambivalenz des Krieges.
Was “All Rise” dennoch so zugänglich macht, ist unter anderem die zugrundeliegende Ehrerbietung der Band an die ukrainischen Verteidiger – ein belebender, pulsierender Groove als Marsch auf dem Weg zur Befreiung von ihren Angreifern:
Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/yj80hU-4wLc
“All Rise” ist die zweite Singleauskopplung aus LEACHs vierten Album “New Model Of Disbelief”, das am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP erscheinen wird. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checkt hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus: https://orcd.co/leach und vergesst nicht, die aktuellen Singles “Gone To Waste” (https://orcd.co/gonetowaste) und “All Rise” (https://orcd.co/leachallrise) direkt auf die Playlist(en) eurer Wahl zu werfen!
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück." Tourvorbereitungen für 2024 sind in vollem Gange, erste schwedische Shows sowie einige Festivalauftritte wurden bereits gebucht.
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"EXTREME ÄTTÄCK III"
IN
DEMONI
FULL ASSAULT
ZOMBIE RIOT
Wann - Freitag, 23.02.204
Wo - Factory Magdeburg
Beginn - 19Uhr (Einlass) / Showbeginn: 20Uhr
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FULL ASSAULT - Thrash Metal aus Schwerin
Die drei sympathischen Herren kommen aus Schwerin und haben sich dem Thrash Metal verschrieben.
Mit “Dying World” ist am Freitag 09.02.2024 das neue Album der Thrash Metal-Band FULL ASSAULT erschienen. Es ist nach “Forgotten Blood Tales” (2012) und “War Blooded” (2017) das dritte Album des Trios aus Schwerin. Eine Thrash Band aus heimischen Gefilden ist ja schon fast Tradition geworden. Das Trio aus Schwerin erinnert mit ihrer Bühnenperformance stark an DESTRUCTION. Soundtechnisch sind sie aus einer Mischung eben jener sowie Warbringer, Sodom uä. einzuordnen. Wir freuen uns derb auf die drei Mannen - ihr auch?
https://www.facebook.com/FULLASSAULTOFFICIAL
ZOMBIE RIOT - Death Metal aus Hannover
Seit dem Jahr 2014 kämpfen ZOMBIE RIOT, mit ihren old school Death Metal-Salven, erfolgreich gegen die herannahende Zombie-Apokalypse.
Erstes musikalisches Produkt dieser Attacken war die 2016er EP “Nuclear Zombie Massacre”, ein selbstproduzierter Vier-Tracker, mit dem die Band bereits einige Achtungserfolge verbuchen und auch live erfolgreich angreifen konnte. Mittlerweile mit dem 2023er Album "World Epitaph" absolut brechend unterwegs - freut euch auf die Apokalypse aus Hannover - Direkt ins Gesicht!
https://www.facebook.com/ZombieRiotBand
IN DEMONI - Brutal Death Metal aus Magdeburg
Fünf Typen machen fiesen TECH-DEATH-METAL mit bescheuerten Pimmel-Witzen und entsprechender Bühnenshow!!!
Gründung in 2013, seitdem zwei LP‘s und eine EP - die neuste LP „STUPID JOKES FOR BRUTAL FOLKES“ erschien 2023!
„Mit In Demoni kann man auf keiner schönen Death Metal Party etwas falsch machen, da sie Spaß, Nackenbrecher-Riffs, Zombie-(und normale) Circle-Pits und „Verdammt-das-sieht-ziemlich-schwierig-zu-spielen-aus“-Momente vereinen.
Wenn man Spaß nicht abgeneigt ist, werden In Demoni aufgrund von abwechslungsreichen Songs stets eine Bereicherung für Death Metal Konzerte darstellen.“
https://www.facebook.com/InDemoni
Präsentiert wird das alles von Neckbreaker Records | TeufelsZeug Records | Time For Metal | Zephyrs Odem
Die technische Betreuung übernimmt das Team von PZ Sound .
VVK - 13€ + 2€ Gebühren u. Versand:
Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/event/extreme-aettack-iii-factory-18191760/
Tickets gibt es auch hier: https://www.facebook.com/konrad.derhausierer
Tickets an der Abendkasse: 17€
Best wishes David Siegmund
Viele Grüße aus Magdeburg TORTURIZED
MIDNITE HELLION – „KINGDOM IMMORTAL“
Das Power-Trio MIDNITE HELLION aus New Jersey ist mit
seiner thrashigen Interpretation der NWOBHM fest entschlossen, Europa mit
Speed, Charme und Spaß zu erobern. Die Mischung aus Heavy und Thrash Metal ist
immer auf den Punkt, selbst wenn die Band sicke 70er-Jahre-Blues-Noten gegen
Killer-Riffs aus dem Herzen der 80er-Jahre antreten lässt.
Jetzt – mit mehreren EPs, Singles und einem Killer-Debütalbum im Rücken und seit 2011 auf den Bühnen unterwegs, die sie zuletzt mit Anvil auf ihrer großen US-Tournee 2022 und 2023 teilten – ist der richtige Zeitpunkt gekommen, um das neueste Album “Kingdom Immortal” auch auf das europäische Publikum loszulassen. Dieses ist bald zum ersten Mal außerhalb der USA auf CD, MC und LP erhältlich – und das hätten die drei Höllenbrüder eigentlich als Support von U.D.O. auf ihrer kontinentalen Tour 2023 gefeiert, die jedoch leider verschoben werden musste. Aber MIDNITE HELLION lassen sich nicht unterkriegen.
Stattdessen bleiben sie einfach am Ball und stellen ihren hungrigen Hörern eine fette Videosingle vor: “H.M.O” rockt mit einer höchst ansteckenden Melodie, die mit traditionellen Riffs und einem eingängigen Refrain begeistert. Wir können nur raten, wofür der Titel steht – Heavy Metal Overkill? Healthy Metal Orgy? Hold My Opossum? Wie dem auch sei; MIDNITE HELLION kommentieren den Track schlicht so: "Ihr wolltet es heavy und das habt ihr auch bekommen! ‘H.M.O’ ist der Song, den man immer wieder auflegen kann, egal ob für eine Bierparty oder eine Hinterhofprügelei – mit MIDNITE HELLION wird einfach alles zur Rock'n’Roll-Party!" Das autobiografische Thema erzählt davon, gegen Hindernisse zu kämpfen und niemals aufzugeben. Die kraftvolle Botschaft wird mit Live-Filmmaterial vermischt, das die unermüdliche Metal-Party auf einem MIDNITE-HELLION-Konzert zeigt.
Mit Nach der Veröffentlichung auf dem US-Markt im Jahr 2022 stieg MIDNITE HELLIONs Album “Kingdom Immortal” sofort bei Metal Contraband und NACC Radio in die Charts ein. Und bald – am 12. April 2024 – wird die verrückte zeitreisende Riffmaschine auch für europäische Fans des klassischen Nackenschredders erhältlich sein. Der Titel leitet sich vom Rock'n'Roll-Himmel ab, in den jeder verstorbene Musiker oder jede Band kommt, nachdem es zu Ende geht. Mit acht denkwürdigen Tracks haben MIDNITE HELLION ein röhrendes Biest geschaffen, das man unbedingt auf 11 aufdrehen sollte! Daher gibt es “Kingdom Immortal” ab sofort als Pre-Order und als Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/kingdomimmortal
Über MIDNITE HELLION :
MIDNITE HELLION wurden 2011 von Schlagzeuger Drew Rizzo gegründet und nahmen 2016 mit dem Bassisten und Sänger Rich Kubik Gestalt an. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil – klassischer, schnörkelloser Heavy Metal, der unglaublich ansteckende Thrash-Riffs mit einer geradlinigen, spaßigen Bühnen-Attitüde serviert – machte die Jungs zu einer Top-Auswahl für Weltklasse-Acts, um ihr jeweiliges Publikum anzuheizen. Von ihrer starken lokalen und regionalen Fangemeinde befeuert, teilten MIDNITE HELLION die Bühnen bereits mit Overkill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen und vielen anderen.
Ihr elektrisierendes Debütalbum “Condemned to Hell” (2017) erwies sich als genau die Art von Abrissbirne, die die Band brauchte. Das Album, vom mehrfachen Marconi-Preisträger WSOU 89.5 FM aufgegriffen und großflächig verbreitet, bahnte der Band erfolgreich einen sicheren Weg in die breitere US-Metal-Szene. In weniger als einem Jahr wurde “Condemned to Hell” zu einem nationalen Phänomen – analog zu MIDNITE HELLION als Tournee-Act, der überall intensive Moshpits auslöste. Der Tourzyklus zum Album erreichte Ende 2018 seinen Höhepunkt, als die Band die Bühnen mit OTEP und THE WORLD OVER im Mittleren Westen und in den Bergregionen der USA teilte.
Beflügelt von der schieren Unglaublichkeit ihrer Fans sowie der Energie, die sie von diesem Publikum zurückerhalten hatten, und getrieben von einem Sack voller neuer Songs und Ideen, die sie mit nach Hause brachten, betraten MIDNITE HELLION im August 2019 die Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY. Für die Aufnahme ihres zweiten Albums “Kingdom Immortal” benötigten sie nur sechs Tage mit der Hilfe des Kult-Produzenten Alex Perialas, der in der Vergangenheit dazu beigetragen hatte, den charakteristischen Thrash-Sound von Anthrax/S.O.D, Overkill oder Testament zu formen und auch Joe Bonamassas Musik das eine oder andere Pfund hinzufügen konnte.
Das Mixing fand im März und das Mastering im Mai 2021 statt, bevor der Vinyl-Cut bei Infrasonic Sound durch Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) erfolgte.
“Kingdom Immortal” war bei den Radiosendern in den Vereinigten Staaten von Anfang an erfolgreich und landete landesweit unter den Top 5 der meistgehörten Alben im Radio.
Infolgedessen tourten MIDNITE HELLION im Sommer 2022 mit Anvil für 39 Konzerte durch die USA, um das Album zu unterstützen, gefolgt von einer zweiten US-Tour mit Anvil für weitere 25 Auftritte im Frühjahr 2023.
Auf dem Weg zur ersten weltweiten Veröffentlichung, einschließlich Europa, werden MIDNITE HELLION später im Jahr 2024 eine ausgedehnte USA-Kanada-Tour mit der deutschen Metal-Maschine U.D.O. absolvieren. Der Sturm aus der Vergangenheit ist noch lange nicht vorbei!
https://www.facebook.com/midnitehellion
HALPHAS – “SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 29.02.2024
Endlich können wir das dritte Album der Underground-Warlords HALPHAS ankündigen!
Nach ihrem 2017er Debüt „Dawn O A Crimson Empire“ („Bärenstarker melodischer Black Metal“ – Powermetal.de; „Eine kühle, melancholische und emotionale Atmosphäre, die berührt.“ – Rock Hard) und „The Infernal Path Into Oblivion“ („Es ist schon bemerkenswert, in welch kurzer Zeit sich die Deutschen im Black Metal nach oben gespielt haben.“ – Metal.de) folgt nun der nächste Schlag der Hessen. Mit Berith – siehe respektive höre auch die Paganisten Timor Et Tremor – hat man einen neuen ausdrucksstarken Vokalisten im Line-up.
SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME ist abermals purer, den Traditionen der vorrangig skandinavischen Schule verpflichteter Black Metal – aber noch abwechslungsreicher und epischer als die beiden Vorgänger. Drummer Tempestas hierzu im Interview bei Undergrounded.de: „Wir wollen keine Songs schreiben, die sofort leicht runtergehen und die man nach dreimal hören satt hat. Bei uns stehen der künstlerische Aspekt und die Philosophie dahinter weit oben.“
Acht neue Kompositionen – vielgestaltig, (nicht zu) melodisch, voll Leidenschaft und atmosphärischer Tiefe; nach dem großartigen „Into The Fires Of The Black Flame“ kehrt man nur ungern in die schnöden Realitäten der Gegenwart zurück.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/halphasofficial
South Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track
blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't
just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that
feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught
that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades.
Prepare for an onslaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
https://www.youtube.com/@BrutalRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Canadian tech-death crew PROTOSEQUENCE has shared the latest single off their forthcoming new album, BESTIARY. "Sam" marks the second single from Bestiary.
Stream "Sam" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UpRe2ad2FY
Bestiary is a seven-track auditory expedition through the complex realms of technical death metal. The band's relentless pursuit of tech death excellence is evident in each track, with precision and dexterity that defy the constraints of traditional metal. From the mind-bending complexity of the instrumentation to the intricate interplay of melody and aggression, Bestiary stands as a testament to their mastery of the craft.
Bestiary will be out on April 5 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Pre-order at:
https://laceratedenemy.bigcartel.com/artist/protosequence
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream
the album's first single "Neither Fair Nor Foul" at https://music.imusician.pro/a/j3jkkpd1
Track listing:
1. Sam
2. Baroness, Pt.1: A Falling Knife
3. Baroness, Pt.2: The Handles We Reach For
4. Imlerith
5. The Caveat
6. Neither Fair Nor Equal
7. Twelve Ropes
PROTOSEQUENCE is:
Josh Hahn - Vocals
Dylan Parker - Guitar/ Vocals
Jacob Teeple - Bass
Logan Vars – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
www.facebook.com/protosequence
Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS will release sophomore full-length album, THE DARK HORIZON, on April 11. A lyric video for the album's first single, "Abyss," will be released on March 14.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city PNW U.S. Tour!" Dates are as follows:
4/18 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
4/19 Bremerton, WA @ The Charleston
4/20 Spokane, WA @ Jackson Street Bar
4/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
4/23 Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/24 Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewery
4/25 Portland, OR @ Mano Occulta
4/26 Olympia, WA @ The Crypt
4/27 Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
Track
Listing:
1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Genre : Black Metal from France
For fans of :Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar...
Alkhemia is a French Black Metal entity crafted in Lille by James Spar, enriched with the prowess of "Le Prince" (En Finir) - Guitars, A.S.A (Azziard, Redsphere, ex The Negation...) - Bass, Marbas (Malcuidant, Nirnaeth, Lord Ketil...) - Guitars and Alex Josien - Drums.
The band's inaugural album “ABRAXAS”, recorded at the renowned Nebiros Studio and mastered at Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois,that will be released in March 2023 on Malpermesita Records, echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. “ABRAXAS”' addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm/
Heelo,
Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. EUTHANASIA was
founded in the northeastern Czech town Havířov in May 1994. In the following
years, three cassette demos were recorded, entitled “Demo 1994”, “V chrámu
bezbolestných” (1996), and “Nazí a mrtví” (1997). All these
works were digitised in April 2018 in the form of a digipak edition “Vzpomínka”,
which I initiated under my own label Pařát Productions. Since I have a
great weakness for the doom metal of EUTHANASIA from the 1990s, I
have calculated in advance that in May 2024 the first album “THOUGHTS
ON LIVING” will celebrate a quarter of a century since its
release... something worth commemorating.
On May 28, exactly 25 years since the album "Thoughts On Living" was released, Pařát Productions will release a digipak reissue of the album. More information to follow soon!
You can listen to the whole album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGw0X32rNsk&t=6s
Thank you in advance for any support in the form of posting or sharing this message. Write me if you are interested in co-operation with my label Pařát Productions.
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyH_Msg1CwU
"Night Winds" explores the themes of loss, betrayal, grief and redemption. It tells the story of a woman who flees into the forest after a bitter quarrel with her lover. Overwhelmed by pain and anger and grief, she seeks the wisdom of the night winds, the ancient spirits of her ancestors. She yearns for love and acceptance and she struggles to find courage in her darkest moment longing to be free of her sorrows. She wishes to atone for her faults and learn to forgive again. With a heavy heart, she surrenders herself to the night. She is then transformed into a phantom spirit, who is fated to roam the woods forevermore. In the hour of the wolf, she discovers new life, love, forgiveness, and rebirth in the realm of the deceased.
The concept for "Night Winds" was born entirely from Carol Phillips' vivid imagination. It delves into strong human emotions, the feelings that arise when one's heart is weighed down to the point where it feels impossible to move forward. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, leading to emotions of self-doubt, l frustration, anger, and loneliness. Despite almost giving up, one manages to make necessary sacrifices, displaying resilience and strength to rise above these feelings and reclaim the night. Emerging on the other side reborn and stronger than ever, suddenly, the night belongs to the individual, who can achieve anything.
Element of Fate primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol's original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.
Credits:
Video created by Carol Phillips Videography - Whynot_Nate Nathan Trang-Patane Mixing and Mastering - BedroomGuitarist (John Mario of JBG records)
Line-Up:
Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics/Story, Melodies
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programing, Arrangement
Individual Bios:
Carol Phillips is a fantasy artist and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She is a classically trained vocalist who began studying voice at age 13. She is primarily a lover of rock and heavy metal, but also enjoys singing many other styles of music. Her training and varied inspirations have allowed her to develop a very dynamic vocal range and tonality. Carol’s desire to explore all of the sounds and textures of the voice enables her to uniquely convey a story, and to emotionally connect with the listener. Element of Fate is her first foray into the world of songwriting and recording—merging her creative passion for both art and music, and fulfilling a life-long passion.
Scott Loose is a Washington, DC-based guitarist/musician and recording artist who has been writing music and playing in various rock/metal bands since the early 1990s. He has appeared on over 20 recordings, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. Scott is also a founding member of the Bravemusic record label, whose motto is to create music “without boundaries” (www.bravemusic.com). Scott is best known for his work with As the Sea Parts, Brave, Day of Departure, Stellar Death, and
While Heaven Wept.
https://www.facebook.com/carolphillipsart
We’re proud to renew our unholy pact with Minnesota-based dark death-metal surrealists ABERRATION, as we announce the band’s devastating debut album “REFRACTURE”, to be released on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide on March 22 2024.
The
album’s announcement has been accompanied by an exclusive stream of the
song “Interstitial Enmity” premiered by monumental metal music
bastion Decibel Magazine, who in revealing the song have remarked
how “it takes a couple listens to fully grasp what Aberration are doing on
the track; at times, harsh feedback runs into the riffs and drums, making it
feel as though the band is creating sonic illusions“ and
that “throughout the album, these elements ebb and flow to be ‘dynamic’
and ‘Interstitial Enmity’ is a great example of that: brutal dissonance gives
way to plodding drawn out atmosphere and ends with droning mechanical groans
that morph into a chaotic hellscape.” - you can check out the premiere and
the song https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/02/12/track-premiere-aberration-interstitial-enmity/
Refracture, the process of light deviating as passed through a medium. A similar concept explored by US necromorphed death metal disfiguration Aberration (formed by members of Void Rot, Suffering Hour and Nothingness among others), who finally present their long awaited debut offering "Refracture", a mind-bending, obliterating displacement of mutated dark death metal tonnage set to permanently reshape the lineaments of experimental and underground USDM. But there is no light contemplated in Aberration's contorted audial design, only darkness, and specifically, rather than light, the self, consciousness is passed through a perceptive medium of surrealism, and is refractured into "other" self, the core concept of all abominations. Bands like Antediluvian, Portal, Hissing and Altarage are no new comers to the art of death metal defilement through the ritual of perceptive and deceptive psychic mind wars, but what Aberration have accomplished with "Refracture" defies definitions and ads an ulterior progression to the end of death metal and of music as we know it. With dissonance used as a weapon and compositional surrealism metastasized into a ravenous dissociative medium, "Refracture" tunnels through the listeners brain like a psyche-boring destructive mass, devouring conscience and ravaging synapses through the sheer force of musical absurdity. An anti-reality is achieved through its sideways-moving sprawl and its labyrinthine, shapeshifting pace, with the listener's senses and mind used as helpless hosts in which a mutant parasitism is unleashed into a form of absurd, demented and frenzied perceptive devourment.
“Refracture” will be released on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide on March 22 2024 and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/aberration-refracture
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/aberration
AZELL – „DEATH CONTROL“
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: march 1st 2023
Genre: Doom/Death/Sludge Metal
For fans of: Jupiterian | Bongripper | Conan | Primitive Man
Azell are a two piece, female-fronted doom/sludge metal band, featuring the gut-wrenching vocals of Courtney Napier. Their debut album, Death Control, sets tales of alien abduction, unfathomable powers and the torturous ending of human existence to a soundtrack of colliding worlds…
“Surrounded by madness, surrounded by hunger, surrounded by everything but death, I knew death was our only way out.”- Harlan Ellison – I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
From the forests and floodplains of Louisville, Kentucky, comes a sound of ancient, earthshaking power, of portentous doom and monolithic sludge. Death Control is the formidable debut album from Azell and from its depths a legion of giants marches forth, moving at the pace of planets. Each note is a sombre, back breaking burden laid reverently upon the shoulders of the listener and these songs cannot be rushed, these implacable titans cannot be induced to lift their pace. Days can pass between chords as these gargantuan sonic edifices mark their stately progress. There is an otherworldly might that radiates from songs like ‘Chemical Chains’, a dark groove that rumbles beneath the crust of the crawling damnation that is ‘Apocalypse Verdict’, a transportative, cavernous darkness that draws you in, like the irresistible breath of a slumbering god, pulsing from the vastness of ‘Echoes Of Eternity’…and then there is the desperate, claustrophobic terror of standout track and new single, ‘A.M.’, a jarring, discordant invoking of a tale of absolute nerve-shredding horror and never ending, hopeless captivity. This may be the first full length album to emerge under the Azell banner by creative duo Courtney and David Napier, but these songs feel ancient, as if they were formed by the collision of tectonic plates when the earth was young. Hypnotic in their sheer heaviness, Azell are destined to crush everything that stands in the way of their inevitable, intractable progress.
Created by the band’s own David Napier, the dark, cosmic artwork that adorns Death Control perfectly captures the sense of immeasurable infinity that roars within the subterranean riff chambers like an underground ocean. Sound and vision combine into a fantastic celebration of the most intimidating and oppressive music imaginable. On March 1st Rottweiler Records will unbar the gate and invite you to stare into the ineffable blackness of the void. Give yourself up to the slow motion tidal wave of caustic sludge and hold tight to your soul!
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
www.rottweilerrecords.com
www.facebook.com/azell.band
SOL NEGATE Unveils “A MIND THAT BLEEDS” Lyric Video : Sol Negate, the brainchild of composer and guitarist Edoardo Curatolo, is thrilled to present the lyric video for the track “A Mind That Bleeds”. The song is a standout from their concept album “ON THE VERGE OF DREAMING AGAIN”, which is set to be re-released on March 8, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
“A
Mind That Bleeds” takes listeners on a profound journey into the heart of human
existence. The lyrics pose the timeless question, “Who am I?” and delve into
the complexities of self-identity within societal constructs. The track is a
testament to Sol Negate’s ability to blend symphonic elements with progressive
death metal, creating a unique soundscape that is both intense and
thought-provoking.
Sol Negate, a symphonic progressive death metal band formed by Edoardo Curatolo in Seattle, combines classical composition with modern instruments, influenced by progressive rock/metal, classical music, and extreme metal. Their music is both symphonic and heavy, departing from traditional structures, and aiming to create a unique musical experience. In 2023, their debut album "On the Verge of Dreaming Again" challenged the boundaries of progressive death metal, featuring contributions from drummer Sebastian Lanser and vocalist Riley McShane.
“On the Verge of Dreaming Again” is a concept album about death and dreams. It is the journey your mind takes as you die, reliving moments of the life you had flashing through your mind's eye, and how you experience that fall into death. Each track moves over time, how innocuous experiences can mark and combine, how your perception of events can haunt you, and how one may reflect upon that at the moment of death.
It was made to be experienced from front to back, late in the evening, with some headphones... I hope it can provide a personal experience that grows with each listen.
Edoardo composed, recorded, and produced everything other than drums and vocals; the band worked with Sebastian Lanser (Obsidious, ex-Obscura) for drums, Riley McShane for vocals (Continuum, ex-Allegaeon), and the great Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio for mixing/mastering.
www.solnegate.com
www.facebook.com/solnegate
Were there awards for consistency, this Bydgoszcz-based band would be granted one for sure. Even working in remote countries hasn’t stopped them from finalizing their first official release. The EP “Fresh Flesh” is going to see the light late March.
In the meantime. Neutrina dropped “Neutrina” in the form of a digital single (available on all the streaming services from February 14th on) and a lyric video (same timing):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScItHgYVstE
It’s the first song the band ever recorded, first version released exactly 10 years ago.
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio
Line up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski – drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
Eternal is an old school death metal quartet hailing from the desert of Phoenix Arizona. Composed of vocalist/guitarist Emilio Ortega, guitarist Sofie Nabboud, Bassist Max Mahar and drummer Xander Bridge. The band creates a nostalgic blend of late 80’s early 90’s style death metal while paving their own unique sound and style.
“Guide Thy Hand” comes from the upcoming debut album “Cryptic Lust”, due on 15th March on Raw Skull Recordz.
Eternal delivers a visceral experience that transports listeners to the early days of death metal when it was coming into its own genre drawing inspiration from bands like Death, Obituary, and Entombed.
Since their formation in 2021 Eternal is set to release their first full length album “Cryptic Lust” that will unleash a tempest that engulfs listeners in an assault of sonic fury and existential despair as they look to conquer all who stand in their path. Life is temporary, death is Eternal.
https://www.facebook.com/Eternalbandaz
Rising from the ashes of their explosive album "WAR REMAINS," the acclaimed metal force, ENFORCED, is back to captivate fans with their latest single, "Deadly Intentions (Cover Version)."
Originally featured in Decibel's Flexi series, this track, now formally released on all streaming platforms, is set to redefine the boundaries of metal.
ENFORCED has consistently delivered uncompromising, hard-hitting music since their inception in 2016. Following the success of their third album, "War Remains," released in April of the previous year, the band has garnered praise for their unyielding dedication to pure, unfiltered metal.
As "Deadly Intentions (Cover Version)" joins the ranks of ENFORCED's powerful discography, the band continues to push the boundaries of metal music.
https://www.facebook.com/enforcedrva
Nonsense breeds art; art breeds nonsense.
Remember Orson Welles? He´s back! In Grind Form!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Arthouse Fatso to the roster with the debut album Sycophantic Seizures: A Double Feature! Hailing from Duisburg Germany, Arthouse Fatso began in early 2021 and was originally intended as a quick, low-investment project... but soon became the Directors main artistic pursuit.
Arthouse Fatso plays a vicious, experimental Deathgrind fueled by anxiety and dissatisfaction with capitalism and the current state of cinema. Similar to Orson Welles’ illustrious career, Fatso thrives in the contrast between high and low brow, between the gutter and the art gallery. Deathgrind with industrial influences, neoclassical soloing, and an at times funky attitude, Arthouse Fatso might have their tongue planted firmly in their cheek, but
you´d be remiss to take this as a joke project. Fatso are violent, intense, and can at times be as disturbing as they are humorous – and have no time to stop pummeling.
Sycophantic Seizures: A Double Feature presents 17 tracks of Deathgrinding Cinephiliac Anxiety for fans of Terrorizer, Full of Hell, 7 H.Target, Macabre and Anaal Nathrakh.
Listen to the single "Endless Trash" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X-AF2cXORk
Track
listing:
1. Kenosha
2. Suburban Suffocation
3. Scandinavian Delicacies
4. Greta's Curse
5. A Message To Ben (And His Lovely Sister Abby)
6. Traumatised Lesbians (The Liberal Bias)
7. Endless Trash
8. Merseburg Manuscript Containing Magical Manifestations Of The Monument To Massive Mammaries And The Misaligned Maidens Who Maintain Their Milken Magnificence (Suffocated To The Flesh That We Desire)
9. [INTERMISSION]
10. Arthouse Fatso (Theme From)
11. The Royal Adventures Of Andy And Jeff
12. A Limerick
13. Sycophantic Seizures
14. Famous And Unfunny
15. Imperialist! Dream Burst!
16. Tweets Of The Sane
17. Ronda
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Norwegian
avant-garde/progressive Black Metal pioneers, BORKNAGAR, released
their monumental third single, "MOON," from the highly
anticipated 12th studio album, "FALL," on the 6th of
feburary.
The track, crafted by ICS Vortex, marked another significant step in the band's ever-evolving musical journey. Accompanied by a visually stunning animated clip created by the talented visual artist Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13Media, the "Moon" video provided a profound and sophisticated visual interpretation of the song. Both the band and Costin Chioreanu were enthusiastic about the collaboration, with Øystein G. Brun expressing pride in presenting the single and its accompanying video.
Prior to "Moon," BORKNAGAR had unveiled the album's opening track, "Summits," in a visualizer clip created by Wanderley Perna / W Designer, offering fans an initial glimpse into the captivating world of "Fall."http://www.facebook.com/vesperian
As anticipation for the album continues to build, BORKNAGAR remains at the forefront of the avant-garde/progressive Black Metal scene, showcasing their unique musical prowess and visual storytelling.
https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial
DESOLATE TOMB – “SCORNED BY MISERY”
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: february 23rd 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal/Deathcore
For fans of: Dying Fetus | Suffocation | Cognitive | Cattle Decapitation
“You know nothing…hell is only a word…the reality is much, much worse…let me show you…”
- Dr. Wier, Event Horizon
I am lost within a burning labyrinth of misery, trapped behind the walls of sorrow. My failings, my sins, my grief and loss all crawl towards me through the flames and shadows – skeletal forms, scoured of flesh. There is no hiding from the censorious gaze of their empty sockets; their eyeless stare devours me and I tumble into those bottomless caverns of condemnation, those black pits of judgement within white bone temples. I am broken before their silent recitation of my petty, predictable weaknesses and as the fires I have lit sear my skin, I scream to the heavens for redemption...
After nearly five years of silence the incredible extreme metal force of Desolate Tomb has reawakened. Dakota Whiteside’s punishing musical creation is back with a new album of breathtaking brutality and enthralling intensity…beyond all hope, beyond the wildest expectations, this is the unfathomable devastation of Scorned By Misery. A soul scorching explosion of blackened deathcore and brutal death metal, the second full length album from Desolate Tomb hits with an impact that could punch through dimensions and it entwines you in an inescapable atmospheric web of horror. Utterly all consuming, Scorned By Misery is a burning, raging nightmare brought to life. From the wicked arsenal of rampaging riffs that blaze from first single ‘Yearning Maw Of Persecution’ – featuring an inhuman vocal performance from Jaden Pruitt of Squelching – to the haunting terrors of ‘The Suffering Fields’, the precision destruction of ‘Spitting Nails’ to the relentless bludgeoning of ‘All Is Dust’ with its monstrous vocal contributions from Matthew McNamara and Sam Dishington (Separatist), Scorned By Misery is a peerless march through realms of sonic savagery and might.
Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Dakota Whiteside at his home studio, Scorned By Misery is an incredible achievement. It’s hard to imagine that many albums released in 2024 will come close to matching this captivating carnage, no matter how many months still lie ahead. When they reviewed Desolate Tomb’s highly praised debut album, Cast From God’s Sight, in 2019, New Transcendence commented “I see great things in the future of Desolate Tomb” – well those great things have arrived! When Rottweiler Records unleash Scorned By Misery on February 23rd, be ready for the extreme metal ride of your life!
“The gateway is open…and you are all coming with me! Dr. Wier – Event Horizon
Line-up:
All music and vocals performed by Dakota Whiteside
Except:
Vocals on Scorned By Misery by Jon Davenport
Vocals on Writhing In The Bowels Of Hell by Robert Manzone
Vocals on All Is Dust by Matthew McNamara and Sam Dishington
Vocals on Yearning Maw Of Persecution by Jaden Pruitt
www.rottweilerrecords.com
www.facebook.com/desolatetombslam
The veins are pipes that act as highways on which we hitch a ride on vices to dead end streets and head-on collisions. But eventually all pipes rust and those familiar highways close, leading our desperation to new risks and greater temptations. We hitch a ride on vices but we always pay a toll, the darkness takes its wage to carry us to our euphoria at the expense of one soul. Hitch your own ride to the next single, 'Rusty Pipes', from the third Ωblivion Gate album, "Thrill Kill Noir".
Watch the music video from here: https://youtu.be/f0I7fSKyBgk
Listen to the "Rusty Pipes" on music services: https://push.fm/fl/obliviongate-rustypipes
Biography:
Formed as a doom metal project in Finland in 2018 by Florida-born artist and musician Matron Thorn, the music of Ωblivion Gate did, even then, strain classification as it ventured irresponsibly into experimental realms hitherto untraversed. The debut ATMF full-length album, "Wisdom of the Grave", was a doom metal flirtation with early 90s grunge and gothic rock, setting the stage in underground acclaim for what would eventually sever ties with metal altogether in favor of a gothic industrial flavor on the 2022 sophomore release, "Flowers in the Wreckage of Dreams", told as the narrative of a young starlet fled from small time life to chase her bubblegum dreams of becoming a star in the city of angels, all to a harrowingly melancholy and beautiful conclusion. Electro beats, ethereal synths, abrasive but purposeful guitars, and sinister vocals mingled with seductive female voices created a dark, dreamlike drive through his dreary South Florida underworld, not unlike Matron Thorn's hometown goth industrial icons Marilyn Manson at his most fucked up and depressed.
Ωblivion Gate metamorphoses yet again, standing entirely on the merits of their own evolution into something wholly original and brazen in it's murky darkness on the forthcoming full-length, "Thrill Kill Noir'"; a nightbound meditation of the beauty in our obsessions, in our vices, in our voyeurism, in our depravity, and the prestige in our mastery of it.
A lineup capable of live performances has been assembled to support and elevate the voidlike seduction of Ωblivion Gate to higher planes of euphoria.
https://www.facebook.com/obliviongate.official
"Focus" is the second single taken from the album and you can listen to it on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/rKStZxnnRiM thanks to an amazing lyric video realized by Marcelo Silva at MS Motion Graphics or in streaming at https://song.link/INAU2
The new album, "What's Done Is Done", out on February 16th, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital format, embraces Dark Metal and Doom, the more aggressive Death Metal and more Avantgarde sounds close to Post Metal. Melodies, powerful riffs, clean voices and growls, and an impressive rhythm for solidity, intensity and variety will attack you and I’m sure they won’t take prisoners.
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen.
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
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
https://www.facebook.com/inautumnofficial
Label: Comatose Music
Release date: april 5th 2024
Genre: Brutal/Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Defeated Sanity | Suffocation
…a seething mass of chaos, of endless gaping maws, slathering tongues and thrashing limbs, chattering teeth and sibilant whispers of lunacy and obscenity. There is no silence, there is no peace, there is no sense or order. With all laws of structure and reason obliterated and swirling like dust in the ever-moving eddies that spin across the oceans of blood and tears, all is undone, all is lost… Dragged beneath the surface we drink deep of madness and find our only salvation, our only solace in absurdity…
Welcome to a kingdom of the obscene and absurd, where reason is dissected and destroyed and reality is warped into nightmare – welcome to the world of Brutalism! Hailing from Boise, Idaho, these exponents of the extreme have created an album that draws together two horrors, two powers from beyond the light. Solace In Absurdity, Brutalism’s debut full length release, is a fusing of vile bodies, melding the dark, imperious death metal of the original gods with the twisted technicality of the most brutal monstrosities imaginable. The results are shocking, bewildering and glorious! Disjointed and improbable, songs like ‘Astrocytomic Hemorrhaging’ set about disassembling your sanity like frenzied, robotic worker ants, while ‘Accelerated Decreptitude’ jolts and judders like a broken engine reanimated by chaotic essence and malign, meddling spirits of gleeful wickedness. While ‘Asphyxiating On Vomitous Excretion’ stalks the shadows within the chapel of ghouls, ‘Flesh Pyramid’ sounds the war trumpets of hell across the unimagined planes of infernal conflict. Utterly inhuman vocals tear through forests of spine-mangling riffs and howling solos dive and twist through a rain of blazing, blasting beats. This is the essence of death metal, sent spinning into a dominion of torture beyond understanding.
Embracing a raw, organic sound, where every screaming, raging element of sonic malevolence entwines in magnificent cacophony, Brutalism have fashioned a collection of psychotic litanies that will tear your soul apart. Swathed in the grotesque artwork of Moon Ring Design (Opprobrium, Nocturnal Serpent, Ascensions Fall etc), Solace In Absurdity will be set free from its restraints on April 5th by Comatose Music. Hold tight to your sanity, because madness is about to descend!
Line-up:
Cameron Bass - Vocals
Ian Dodd - Bass
Jason Taylor - Guitar
London Howell - Guitar
Dante Haas - Drums
www.comatosemusic.com
www.facebook.com/BrutalismBand
Symphonic black metal ensemble VESPERIAN SORROW has unleashed the newest single off their highly-anticipated fifth studio album, AWAKEN THE GREYLIGHT.
"Traverse The Vorthonian Passage" marks the third track released from the long-awaited album. Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0Pt5XZLs0
Awaken the Greylight marks the band's triumphant return after a twelve-year hiatus and showcases their evolution and artistic maturity. Awaken the Greylight is a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements, delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. Fans can expect an intense and atmospheric journey, filled with intricate melodies, powerful symphonies, and the signature raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW's sound.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
The band previously released two singles from Awaken the Greylight. Stream "A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dPSnQInaA
Check out the newly released "An Epistle to the Prime Vivified" at https://orcd.co/an-epistle
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:
1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
http://vesperiansorrow.bandcamp.com/
NEWS 10.2 2024Im Angesicht der sich häufenden Akte der Unmenschlichkeit in der Ukraine und der endlosen Tretmühle sich wiederholender Geschichte, schlagen die schwedischen Death'n'Roller LEACH nun musikalisch zurück. Ihre neue Video-Single "All Rise" ist ein wütender, frustrierter Beitrag dazu, dass es in der Kultur wieder ein bisschen weniger um reinen Eskapismus geht und mehr darum, auf das wahre Böse unter uns zu deuten und die Mistkerle, die dieses anheizen, in die Hölle zu verdammen.
Im Geiste von Black Sabbath (“War Pigs”), Bolt Thrower (“...for Victory”) oder Sodom (“Remember the Fallen”) ist “All Rise” durch und durch ein Antikriegslied. Allerdings wurde dieser Song vor dem Hintergrund eines realen und andauernden, brutal ungerechten Krieges geschrieben, der längst begonnen hat, seine Gräben in die europäische Psyche zu reißen. LEACH verhöhnen die Einfältigen, die im Gleichschritt nach dem Willen ihres Demagogen marschieren und sich – als Spiegeleffekt der Dehumanisierung ihrer Opfer – auf tragische Weise selbst entmenschlichen. Dabei verschließen sie sich nicht vor der Ambivalenz des Krieges.
Was “All Rise” dennoch so zugänglich macht, ist unter anderem die zugrundeliegende Ehrerbietung der Band an die ukrainischen Verteidiger – ein belebender, pulsierender Groove als Marsch auf dem Weg zur Befreiung von ihren Angreifern:
Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/yj80hU-4wLc“All Rise” ist die zweite Singleauskopplung aus LEACHs vierten Album “New Model Of Disbelief”, das am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP erscheinen wird. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checkt hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus: https://orcd.co/leach und vergesst nicht, die aktuellen Singles “Gone To Waste” (https://orcd.co/gonetowaste) und “All Rise” (https://orcd.co/leachallrise) direkt auf die Playlist(en) eurer Wahl zu werfen!
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück." Tourvorbereitungen für 2024 sind in vollem Gange, erste schwedische Shows sowie einige Festivalauftritte wurden bereits gebucht.
https://www.facebook.com/leachswe
"EXTREME ÄTTÄCK III"
IN
DEMONI FULL ASSAULT
ZOMBIE RIOT
Wann - Freitag, 23.02.204
Wo - Factory Magdeburg
Beginn - 19Uhr (Einlass) / Showbeginn: 20Uhr
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https://www.facebook.com/events/6732321566886366
FULL ASSAULT - Thrash Metal aus Schwerin
Die drei sympathischen Herren kommen aus Schwerin und haben sich dem Thrash Metal verschrieben.
Mit “Dying World” ist am Freitag 09.02.2024 das neue Album der Thrash Metal-Band FULL ASSAULT erschienen. Es ist nach “Forgotten Blood Tales” (2012) und “War Blooded” (2017) das dritte Album des Trios aus Schwerin. Eine Thrash Band aus heimischen Gefilden ist ja schon fast Tradition geworden. Das Trio aus Schwerin erinnert mit ihrer Bühnenperformance stark an DESTRUCTION. Soundtechnisch sind sie aus einer Mischung eben jener sowie Warbringer, Sodom uä. einzuordnen. Wir freuen uns derb auf die drei Mannen - ihr auch?
https://www.facebook.com/FULLASSAULTOFFICIAL
ZOMBIE RIOT - Death Metal aus Hannover
Seit dem Jahr 2014 kämpfen ZOMBIE RIOT, mit ihren old school Death Metal-Salven, erfolgreich gegen die herannahende Zombie-Apokalypse.
Erstes musikalisches Produkt dieser Attacken war die 2016er EP “Nuclear Zombie Massacre”, ein selbstproduzierter Vier-Tracker, mit dem die Band bereits einige Achtungserfolge verbuchen und auch live erfolgreich angreifen konnte. Mittlerweile mit dem 2023er Album "World Epitaph" absolut brechend unterwegs - freut euch auf die Apokalypse aus Hannover - Direkt ins Gesicht!
https://www.facebook.com/ZombieRiotBand
IN DEMONI - Brutal Death Metal aus Magdeburg
Fünf Typen machen fiesen TECH-DEATH-METAL mit bescheuerten Pimmel-Witzen und entsprechender Bühnenshow!!!
Gründung in 2013, seitdem zwei LP‘s und eine EP - die neuste LP „STUPID JOKES FOR BRUTAL FOLKES“ erschien 2023!
„Mit In Demoni kann man auf keiner schönen Death Metal Party etwas falsch machen, da sie Spaß, Nackenbrecher-Riffs, Zombie-(und normale) Circle-Pits und „Verdammt-das-sieht-ziemlich-schwierig-zu-spielen-aus“-Momente vereinen.
Wenn man Spaß nicht abgeneigt ist, werden In Demoni aufgrund von abwechslungsreichen Songs stets eine Bereicherung für Death Metal Konzerte darstellen.“
https://www.facebook.com/InDemoni
Präsentiert wird das alles von Neckbreaker Records | TeufelsZeug Records | Time For Metal | Zephyrs Odem
Die technische Betreuung übernimmt das Team von PZ Sound .
VVK - 13€ + 2€ Gebühren u. Versand:
Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/event/extreme-aettack-iii-factory-18191760/
Tickets gibt es auch hier: https://www.facebook.com/konrad.derhausierer
Tickets an der Abendkasse: 17€
Best wishes David Siegmund
Viele Grüße aus Magdeburg TORTURIZED
MIDNITE HELLION – „KINGDOM IMMORTAL“
Das Power-Trio MIDNITE HELLION aus New Jersey ist mit
seiner thrashigen Interpretation der NWOBHM fest entschlossen, Europa mit
Speed, Charme und Spaß zu erobern. Die Mischung aus Heavy und Thrash Metal ist
immer auf den Punkt, selbst wenn die Band sicke 70er-Jahre-Blues-Noten gegen
Killer-Riffs aus dem Herzen der 80er-Jahre antreten lässt.Jetzt – mit mehreren EPs, Singles und einem Killer-Debütalbum im Rücken und seit 2011 auf den Bühnen unterwegs, die sie zuletzt mit Anvil auf ihrer großen US-Tournee 2022 und 2023 teilten – ist der richtige Zeitpunkt gekommen, um das neueste Album “Kingdom Immortal” auch auf das europäische Publikum loszulassen. Dieses ist bald zum ersten Mal außerhalb der USA auf CD, MC und LP erhältlich – und das hätten die drei Höllenbrüder eigentlich als Support von U.D.O. auf ihrer kontinentalen Tour 2023 gefeiert, die jedoch leider verschoben werden musste. Aber MIDNITE HELLION lassen sich nicht unterkriegen.
Stattdessen bleiben sie einfach am Ball und stellen ihren hungrigen Hörern eine fette Videosingle vor: “H.M.O” rockt mit einer höchst ansteckenden Melodie, die mit traditionellen Riffs und einem eingängigen Refrain begeistert. Wir können nur raten, wofür der Titel steht – Heavy Metal Overkill? Healthy Metal Orgy? Hold My Opossum? Wie dem auch sei; MIDNITE HELLION kommentieren den Track schlicht so: "Ihr wolltet es heavy und das habt ihr auch bekommen! ‘H.M.O’ ist der Song, den man immer wieder auflegen kann, egal ob für eine Bierparty oder eine Hinterhofprügelei – mit MIDNITE HELLION wird einfach alles zur Rock'n’Roll-Party!" Das autobiografische Thema erzählt davon, gegen Hindernisse zu kämpfen und niemals aufzugeben. Die kraftvolle Botschaft wird mit Live-Filmmaterial vermischt, das die unermüdliche Metal-Party auf einem MIDNITE-HELLION-Konzert zeigt.
Mit Nach der Veröffentlichung auf dem US-Markt im Jahr 2022 stieg MIDNITE HELLIONs Album “Kingdom Immortal” sofort bei Metal Contraband und NACC Radio in die Charts ein. Und bald – am 12. April 2024 – wird die verrückte zeitreisende Riffmaschine auch für europäische Fans des klassischen Nackenschredders erhältlich sein. Der Titel leitet sich vom Rock'n'Roll-Himmel ab, in den jeder verstorbene Musiker oder jede Band kommt, nachdem es zu Ende geht. Mit acht denkwürdigen Tracks haben MIDNITE HELLION ein röhrendes Biest geschaffen, das man unbedingt auf 11 aufdrehen sollte! Daher gibt es “Kingdom Immortal” ab sofort als Pre-Order und als Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/kingdomimmortal
Über MIDNITE HELLION :
MIDNITE HELLION wurden 2011 von Schlagzeuger Drew Rizzo gegründet und nahmen 2016 mit dem Bassisten und Sänger Rich Kubik Gestalt an. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil – klassischer, schnörkelloser Heavy Metal, der unglaublich ansteckende Thrash-Riffs mit einer geradlinigen, spaßigen Bühnen-Attitüde serviert – machte die Jungs zu einer Top-Auswahl für Weltklasse-Acts, um ihr jeweiliges Publikum anzuheizen. Von ihrer starken lokalen und regionalen Fangemeinde befeuert, teilten MIDNITE HELLION die Bühnen bereits mit Overkill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen und vielen anderen.
Ihr elektrisierendes Debütalbum “Condemned to Hell” (2017) erwies sich als genau die Art von Abrissbirne, die die Band brauchte. Das Album, vom mehrfachen Marconi-Preisträger WSOU 89.5 FM aufgegriffen und großflächig verbreitet, bahnte der Band erfolgreich einen sicheren Weg in die breitere US-Metal-Szene. In weniger als einem Jahr wurde “Condemned to Hell” zu einem nationalen Phänomen – analog zu MIDNITE HELLION als Tournee-Act, der überall intensive Moshpits auslöste. Der Tourzyklus zum Album erreichte Ende 2018 seinen Höhepunkt, als die Band die Bühnen mit OTEP und THE WORLD OVER im Mittleren Westen und in den Bergregionen der USA teilte.
Beflügelt von der schieren Unglaublichkeit ihrer Fans sowie der Energie, die sie von diesem Publikum zurückerhalten hatten, und getrieben von einem Sack voller neuer Songs und Ideen, die sie mit nach Hause brachten, betraten MIDNITE HELLION im August 2019 die Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY. Für die Aufnahme ihres zweiten Albums “Kingdom Immortal” benötigten sie nur sechs Tage mit der Hilfe des Kult-Produzenten Alex Perialas, der in der Vergangenheit dazu beigetragen hatte, den charakteristischen Thrash-Sound von Anthrax/S.O.D, Overkill oder Testament zu formen und auch Joe Bonamassas Musik das eine oder andere Pfund hinzufügen konnte.
Das Mixing fand im März und das Mastering im Mai 2021 statt, bevor der Vinyl-Cut bei Infrasonic Sound durch Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) erfolgte.
“Kingdom Immortal” war bei den Radiosendern in den Vereinigten Staaten von Anfang an erfolgreich und landete landesweit unter den Top 5 der meistgehörten Alben im Radio.
Infolgedessen tourten MIDNITE HELLION im Sommer 2022 mit Anvil für 39 Konzerte durch die USA, um das Album zu unterstützen, gefolgt von einer zweiten US-Tour mit Anvil für weitere 25 Auftritte im Frühjahr 2023.
Auf dem Weg zur ersten weltweiten Veröffentlichung, einschließlich Europa, werden MIDNITE HELLION später im Jahr 2024 eine ausgedehnte USA-Kanada-Tour mit der deutschen Metal-Maschine U.D.O. absolvieren. Der Sturm aus der Vergangenheit ist noch lange nicht vorbei!
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HALPHAS – “SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 29.02.2024
Endlich können wir das dritte Album der Underground-Warlords HALPHAS ankündigen!
Nach ihrem 2017er Debüt „Dawn O A Crimson Empire“ („Bärenstarker melodischer Black Metal“ – Powermetal.de; „Eine kühle, melancholische und emotionale Atmosphäre, die berührt.“ – Rock Hard) und „The Infernal Path Into Oblivion“ („Es ist schon bemerkenswert, in welch kurzer Zeit sich die Deutschen im Black Metal nach oben gespielt haben.“ – Metal.de) folgt nun der nächste Schlag der Hessen. Mit Berith – siehe respektive höre auch die Paganisten Timor Et Tremor – hat man einen neuen ausdrucksstarken Vokalisten im Line-up.
SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME ist abermals purer, den Traditionen der vorrangig skandinavischen Schule verpflichteter Black Metal – aber noch abwechslungsreicher und epischer als die beiden Vorgänger. Drummer Tempestas hierzu im Interview bei Undergrounded.de: „Wir wollen keine Songs schreiben, die sofort leicht runtergehen und die man nach dreimal hören satt hat. Bei uns stehen der künstlerische Aspekt und die Philosophie dahinter weit oben.“
Acht neue Kompositionen – vielgestaltig, (nicht zu) melodisch, voll Leidenschaft und atmosphärischer Tiefe; nach dem großartigen „Into The Fires Of The Black Flame“ kehrt man nur ungern in die schnöden Realitäten der Gegenwart zurück.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/halphasofficial
South Korean thrash veterans SAHON, will be released their seventh LP Blood Shall Be Paid via the American label Brutal Records on March 8th, 2024
SAHON's upcoming album, "Blood Shall Be Paid" is a nine-track
blitzkrieg of thrash metal that hits like a sonic avalanche. This album doesn't
just start strong; it explodes with an unrelenting ferocity and a speed that
feels like a sonic assault from start to finish. It's a relentless onslaught
that showcases SAHON's mastery honed over decades. Prepare for an onslaught of unparalleled aggression as South Korean thrash metal trio SAHON unleash ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’, a relentless barrage of power that epitomizes the essence of thrash metal. The track explodes with the full-throttle fury of thrash, propelled by bone-crushing riffs and thunderous drumwork that harkens back to the old school metal roots. As the vocals unleash their savage fury, the music's brutality reaches unprecedented levels.
But that's just the beginning of the sonic assault: The scorching, swarm-like riffs, reminiscent of classic thrash metal, trade blows with pneumatic force, evoking an unhinged intensity that surges through the veins like wildfire.
And as if that wasn't enough, brace yourself for the solo—an unexpected delight that slithers and shrieks with demonic fervor, infused with hints of the band's Korean heritage. ‘Blood Shall Be Paid’ is not just a album—it's a declaration of war, a testament to the unyielding power of thrash metal in its most extreme form.
The Sahon trio:
Chang Myeong Lee: The merciless ax-wielder, unleashing sonic devastation through his guitar.
Kyoung Hong Kim: The thunderous force behind the kit, delivering bone-shattering beats with unrelenting ferocity.
Yong Ho Lee: The savage voice and driving bass, commanding authority with guttural roars and earth-shaking rhythms.
https://www.youtube.com/@BrutalRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Canadian tech-death crew PROTOSEQUENCE has shared the latest single off their forthcoming new album, BESTIARY. "Sam" marks the second single from Bestiary.
Stream "Sam" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UpRe2ad2FY
Bestiary is a seven-track auditory expedition through the complex realms of technical death metal. The band's relentless pursuit of tech death excellence is evident in each track, with precision and dexterity that defy the constraints of traditional metal. From the mind-bending complexity of the instrumentation to the intricate interplay of melody and aggression, Bestiary stands as a testament to their mastery of the craft.
Bestiary will be out on April 5 on Lacerated Enemy Records.
Pre-order at:
https://laceratedenemy.bigcartel.com/artist/protosequence
https://laceratedenemyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Stream
the album's first single "Neither Fair Nor Foul" at https://music.imusician.pro/a/j3jkkpd1Track listing:
1. Sam
2. Baroness, Pt.1: A Falling Knife
3. Baroness, Pt.2: The Handles We Reach For
4. Imlerith
5. The Caveat
6. Neither Fair Nor Equal
7. Twelve Ropes
PROTOSEQUENCE is:
Josh Hahn - Vocals
Dylan Parker - Guitar/ Vocals
Jacob Teeple - Bass
Logan Vars – Drums
https://www.facebook.com/laceratedenemyrecords
www.facebook.com/protosequence
Seattle (WA) - Melodic Death Metal quartet VERITERAS will release sophomore full-length album, THE DARK HORIZON, on April 11. A lyric video for the album's first single, "Abyss," will be released on March 14.
"The Dark Horizon really leans in on our old school melodic death metal roots, and as a result has a more blackened melodic death metal sound compared to our previous release, Shadow of Death. There's more tremelo picking, more blast beats, but still holding on to a very melodic core. We're very happy with how the album ended up, and we grew a ton through the process. The songwriting is more mature, the lyrics are stronger because Sean wrote most of them instead of me, the musicianship is better, and the mix is fantastic. We're all super excited to be sharing this album with the world, and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!"- Santtu Winter (Veriteras)
In support of the album VERITERAS will be hitting the road with Finland's Event Relentless for the nine-city PNW U.S. Tour!" Dates are as follows:
4/18 Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
4/19 Bremerton, WA @ The Charleston
4/20 Spokane, WA @ Jackson Street Bar
4/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
4/23 Boise, ID @ The Shredder
4/24 Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewery
4/25 Portland, OR @ Mano Occulta
4/26 Olympia, WA @ The Crypt
4/27 Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
Pre-order: https://veriteras.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-horizon
Track
Listing:1 - Certainty
2 - Celestial Darkness
3 - Abyss
4 - Last Rites
5 - Sanctuary
6 - Manufactured Dreams
7 - Blinding
8 - Retrograde
9 - Light in the Darkness
Album Credits:
Music written and arranged by Santtu Winter and Veriteras.
Songs "Retrograde" and "Blinding" written and arranged by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter.
Lyrics by Sean Osterberg and Santtu Winter. Bass written and recorded by Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds.
Solos written and recorded by Major Bruno (first solo on "Sanctuary"), Eligio Tapia (second solo on "Sanctuary"), and Adonis Reed-Boulos ("Blinding").
Vocals on "Light in the Darkness" by Maria Mannisto. Tambourine performed by Jeff Smith (bassist emeritus and first-chair tambourinist).
Recorded by Don Gunn at The Office Studio in Seattle in July 2023.
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studio in Germany between August and November 2023.
Album artwork by Sean Osterberg.
Bio:
Veriteras is an old-school melodic death metal band based in Seattle, Washington (U.S.). Formed in 2018, they are inspired by the Scandinavian melodic death scene (early-era In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Kalmah, etc.), and strive to write heavy songs with powerful and memorable melodies. After releasing two EPs in 2020 (Banished) and 2021 (Citadel), they debuted their first LP Shadow of Death in 2022, and toured Finland in support of the album. Now they are proud to present their follow-up LP, The Dark Horizon, in April 2024.
Line-up:
Santtu Winter: Guitar
Sean Osterberg: Guitar and Vocals
Jason Gooselaw: Drums
Major Bruno: Bass
https://www.facebook.com/VeriterasMetal
Genre : Black Metal from France
For fans of :Mgla, Groza, or Naglfar...
Alkhemia is a French Black Metal entity crafted in Lille by James Spar, enriched with the prowess of "Le Prince" (En Finir) - Guitars, A.S.A (Azziard, Redsphere, ex The Negation...) - Bass, Marbas (Malcuidant, Nirnaeth, Lord Ketil...) - Guitars and Alex Josien - Drums.
The band's inaugural album “ABRAXAS”, recorded at the renowned Nebiros Studio and mastered at Studio La Crypte by Clément Flandrois,that will be released in March 2023 on Malpermesita Records, echoes with the oppressive modernity. It intertwines the theory of the two wolves and George Orwell's '1984'. “ABRAXAS”' addresses the contemporary vision of man and the most sinister industrialization.
https://www.malpermesita.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Alkhemia.bm/
Heelo,
Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. EUTHANASIA was
founded in the northeastern Czech town Havířov in May 1994. In the following
years, three cassette demos were recorded, entitled “Demo 1994”, “V chrámu
bezbolestných” (1996), and “Nazí a mrtví” (1997). All these
works were digitised in April 2018 in the form of a digipak edition “Vzpomínka”,
which I initiated under my own label Pařát Productions. Since I have a
great weakness for the doom metal of EUTHANASIA from the 1990s, I
have calculated in advance that in May 2024 the first album “THOUGHTS
ON LIVING” will celebrate a quarter of a century since its
release... something worth commemorating.On May 28, exactly 25 years since the album "Thoughts On Living" was released, Pařát Productions will release a digipak reissue of the album. More information to follow soon!
You can listen to the whole album on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGw0X32rNsk&t=6s
Thank you in advance for any support in the form of posting or sharing this message. Write me if you are interested in co-operation with my label Pařát Productions.
www.paratshop.cz
www.facebook.com/ParatMagazine
Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyH_Msg1CwU
"Night Winds" explores the themes of loss, betrayal, grief and redemption. It tells the story of a woman who flees into the forest after a bitter quarrel with her lover. Overwhelmed by pain and anger and grief, she seeks the wisdom of the night winds, the ancient spirits of her ancestors. She yearns for love and acceptance and she struggles to find courage in her darkest moment longing to be free of her sorrows. She wishes to atone for her faults and learn to forgive again. With a heavy heart, she surrenders herself to the night. She is then transformed into a phantom spirit, who is fated to roam the woods forevermore. In the hour of the wolf, she discovers new life, love, forgiveness, and rebirth in the realm of the deceased.
The concept for "Night Winds" was born entirely from Carol Phillips' vivid imagination. It delves into strong human emotions, the feelings that arise when one's heart is weighed down to the point where it feels impossible to move forward. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, leading to emotions of self-doubt, l frustration, anger, and loneliness. Despite almost giving up, one manages to make necessary sacrifices, displaying resilience and strength to rise above these feelings and reclaim the night. Emerging on the other side reborn and stronger than ever, suddenly, the night belongs to the individual, who can achieve anything.
Element of Fate primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol's original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.
Credits:Video created by Carol Phillips Videography - Whynot_Nate Nathan Trang-Patane Mixing and Mastering - BedroomGuitarist (John Mario of JBG records)
Line-Up:
Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics/Story, Melodies
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programing, Arrangement
Individual Bios:
Carol Phillips is a fantasy artist and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She is a classically trained vocalist who began studying voice at age 13. She is primarily a lover of rock and heavy metal, but also enjoys singing many other styles of music. Her training and varied inspirations have allowed her to develop a very dynamic vocal range and tonality. Carol’s desire to explore all of the sounds and textures of the voice enables her to uniquely convey a story, and to emotionally connect with the listener. Element of Fate is her first foray into the world of songwriting and recording—merging her creative passion for both art and music, and fulfilling a life-long passion.
Scott Loose is a Washington, DC-based guitarist/musician and recording artist who has been writing music and playing in various rock/metal bands since the early 1990s. He has appeared on over 20 recordings, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. Scott is also a founding member of the Bravemusic record label, whose motto is to create music “without boundaries” (www.bravemusic.com). Scott is best known for his work with As the Sea Parts, Brave, Day of Departure, Stellar Death, and
While Heaven Wept.
https://www.facebook.com/carolphillipsart
We’re proud to renew our unholy pact with Minnesota-based dark death-metal surrealists ABERRATION, as we announce the band’s devastating debut album “REFRACTURE”, to be released on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide on March 22 2024.
The
album’s announcement has been accompanied by an exclusive stream of the
song “Interstitial Enmity” premiered by monumental metal music
bastion Decibel Magazine, who in revealing the song have remarked
how “it takes a couple listens to fully grasp what Aberration are doing on
the track; at times, harsh feedback runs into the riffs and drums, making it
feel as though the band is creating sonic illusions“ and
that “throughout the album, these elements ebb and flow to be ‘dynamic’
and ‘Interstitial Enmity’ is a great example of that: brutal dissonance gives
way to plodding drawn out atmosphere and ends with droning mechanical groans
that morph into a chaotic hellscape.” - you can check out the premiere and
the song https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/02/12/track-premiere-aberration-interstitial-enmity/Refracture, the process of light deviating as passed through a medium. A similar concept explored by US necromorphed death metal disfiguration Aberration (formed by members of Void Rot, Suffering Hour and Nothingness among others), who finally present their long awaited debut offering "Refracture", a mind-bending, obliterating displacement of mutated dark death metal tonnage set to permanently reshape the lineaments of experimental and underground USDM. But there is no light contemplated in Aberration's contorted audial design, only darkness, and specifically, rather than light, the self, consciousness is passed through a perceptive medium of surrealism, and is refractured into "other" self, the core concept of all abominations. Bands like Antediluvian, Portal, Hissing and Altarage are no new comers to the art of death metal defilement through the ritual of perceptive and deceptive psychic mind wars, but what Aberration have accomplished with "Refracture" defies definitions and ads an ulterior progression to the end of death metal and of music as we know it. With dissonance used as a weapon and compositional surrealism metastasized into a ravenous dissociative medium, "Refracture" tunnels through the listeners brain like a psyche-boring destructive mass, devouring conscience and ravaging synapses through the sheer force of musical absurdity. An anti-reality is achieved through its sideways-moving sprawl and its labyrinthine, shapeshifting pace, with the listener's senses and mind used as helpless hosts in which a mutant parasitism is unleashed into a form of absurd, demented and frenzied perceptive devourment.
“Refracture” will be released on LP, CD, MC, and digital formats worldwide on March 22 2024 and is now pre-orderable via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/aberration-refracture
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/aberration
AZELL – „DEATH CONTROL“
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: march 1st 2023
Genre: Doom/Death/Sludge Metal
For fans of: Jupiterian | Bongripper | Conan | Primitive Man
Azell are a two piece, female-fronted doom/sludge metal band, featuring the gut-wrenching vocals of Courtney Napier. Their debut album, Death Control, sets tales of alien abduction, unfathomable powers and the torturous ending of human existence to a soundtrack of colliding worlds…
“Surrounded by madness, surrounded by hunger, surrounded by everything but death, I knew death was our only way out.”- Harlan Ellison – I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
From the forests and floodplains of Louisville, Kentucky, comes a sound of ancient, earthshaking power, of portentous doom and monolithic sludge. Death Control is the formidable debut album from Azell and from its depths a legion of giants marches forth, moving at the pace of planets. Each note is a sombre, back breaking burden laid reverently upon the shoulders of the listener and these songs cannot be rushed, these implacable titans cannot be induced to lift their pace. Days can pass between chords as these gargantuan sonic edifices mark their stately progress. There is an otherworldly might that radiates from songs like ‘Chemical Chains’, a dark groove that rumbles beneath the crust of the crawling damnation that is ‘Apocalypse Verdict’, a transportative, cavernous darkness that draws you in, like the irresistible breath of a slumbering god, pulsing from the vastness of ‘Echoes Of Eternity’…and then there is the desperate, claustrophobic terror of standout track and new single, ‘A.M.’, a jarring, discordant invoking of a tale of absolute nerve-shredding horror and never ending, hopeless captivity. This may be the first full length album to emerge under the Azell banner by creative duo Courtney and David Napier, but these songs feel ancient, as if they were formed by the collision of tectonic plates when the earth was young. Hypnotic in their sheer heaviness, Azell are destined to crush everything that stands in the way of their inevitable, intractable progress.
Created by the band’s own David Napier, the dark, cosmic artwork that adorns Death Control perfectly captures the sense of immeasurable infinity that roars within the subterranean riff chambers like an underground ocean. Sound and vision combine into a fantastic celebration of the most intimidating and oppressive music imaginable. On March 1st Rottweiler Records will unbar the gate and invite you to stare into the ineffable blackness of the void. Give yourself up to the slow motion tidal wave of caustic sludge and hold tight to your soul!
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
www.rottweilerrecords.com
www.facebook.com/azell.band
SOL NEGATE Unveils “A MIND THAT BLEEDS” Lyric Video : Sol Negate, the brainchild of composer and guitarist Edoardo Curatolo, is thrilled to present the lyric video for the track “A Mind That Bleeds”. The song is a standout from their concept album “ON THE VERGE OF DREAMING AGAIN”, which is set to be re-released on March 8, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
“A
Mind That Bleeds” takes listeners on a profound journey into the heart of human
existence. The lyrics pose the timeless question, “Who am I?” and delve into
the complexities of self-identity within societal constructs. The track is a
testament to Sol Negate’s ability to blend symphonic elements with progressive
death metal, creating a unique soundscape that is both intense and
thought-provoking.Sol Negate, a symphonic progressive death metal band formed by Edoardo Curatolo in Seattle, combines classical composition with modern instruments, influenced by progressive rock/metal, classical music, and extreme metal. Their music is both symphonic and heavy, departing from traditional structures, and aiming to create a unique musical experience. In 2023, their debut album "On the Verge of Dreaming Again" challenged the boundaries of progressive death metal, featuring contributions from drummer Sebastian Lanser and vocalist Riley McShane.
“On the Verge of Dreaming Again” is a concept album about death and dreams. It is the journey your mind takes as you die, reliving moments of the life you had flashing through your mind's eye, and how you experience that fall into death. Each track moves over time, how innocuous experiences can mark and combine, how your perception of events can haunt you, and how one may reflect upon that at the moment of death.
It was made to be experienced from front to back, late in the evening, with some headphones... I hope it can provide a personal experience that grows with each listen.
Edoardo composed, recorded, and produced everything other than drums and vocals; the band worked with Sebastian Lanser (Obsidious, ex-Obscura) for drums, Riley McShane for vocals (Continuum, ex-Allegaeon), and the great Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio for mixing/mastering.
www.solnegate.com
www.facebook.com/solnegate
Were there awards for consistency, this Bydgoszcz-based band would be granted one for sure. Even working in remote countries hasn’t stopped them from finalizing their first official release. The EP “Fresh Flesh” is going to see the light late March.
In the meantime. Neutrina dropped “Neutrina” in the form of a digital single (available on all the streaming services from February 14th on) and a lyric video (same timing):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScItHgYVstE
It’s the first song the band ever recorded, first version released exactly 10 years ago.
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio
Line up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski – drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
Eternal is an old school death metal quartet hailing from the desert of Phoenix Arizona. Composed of vocalist/guitarist Emilio Ortega, guitarist Sofie Nabboud, Bassist Max Mahar and drummer Xander Bridge. The band creates a nostalgic blend of late 80’s early 90’s style death metal while paving their own unique sound and style.
“Guide Thy Hand” comes from the upcoming debut album “Cryptic Lust”, due on 15th March on Raw Skull Recordz.
Eternal delivers a visceral experience that transports listeners to the early days of death metal when it was coming into its own genre drawing inspiration from bands like Death, Obituary, and Entombed.
Since their formation in 2021 Eternal is set to release their first full length album “Cryptic Lust” that will unleash a tempest that engulfs listeners in an assault of sonic fury and existential despair as they look to conquer all who stand in their path. Life is temporary, death is Eternal.
https://www.facebook.com/Eternalbandaz
Rising from the ashes of their explosive album "WAR REMAINS," the acclaimed metal force, ENFORCED, is back to captivate fans with their latest single, "Deadly Intentions (Cover Version)."
Originally featured in Decibel's Flexi series, this track, now formally released on all streaming platforms, is set to redefine the boundaries of metal.
ENFORCED has consistently delivered uncompromising, hard-hitting music since their inception in 2016. Following the success of their third album, "War Remains," released in April of the previous year, the band has garnered praise for their unyielding dedication to pure, unfiltered metal.
As "Deadly Intentions (Cover Version)" joins the ranks of ENFORCED's powerful discography, the band continues to push the boundaries of metal music.
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Nonsense breeds art; art breeds nonsense.
Remember Orson Welles? He´s back! In Grind Form!
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions welcome Arthouse Fatso to the roster with the debut album Sycophantic Seizures: A Double Feature! Hailing from Duisburg Germany, Arthouse Fatso began in early 2021 and was originally intended as a quick, low-investment project... but soon became the Directors main artistic pursuit.
Arthouse Fatso plays a vicious, experimental Deathgrind fueled by anxiety and dissatisfaction with capitalism and the current state of cinema. Similar to Orson Welles’ illustrious career, Fatso thrives in the contrast between high and low brow, between the gutter and the art gallery. Deathgrind with industrial influences, neoclassical soloing, and an at times funky attitude, Arthouse Fatso might have their tongue planted firmly in their cheek, but
you´d be remiss to take this as a joke project. Fatso are violent, intense, and can at times be as disturbing as they are humorous – and have no time to stop pummeling.
Sycophantic Seizures: A Double Feature presents 17 tracks of Deathgrinding Cinephiliac Anxiety for fans of Terrorizer, Full of Hell, 7 H.Target, Macabre and Anaal Nathrakh.
Listen to the single "Endless Trash" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X-AF2cXORk
Track
listing:1. Kenosha
2. Suburban Suffocation
3. Scandinavian Delicacies
4. Greta's Curse
5. A Message To Ben (And His Lovely Sister Abby)
6. Traumatised Lesbians (The Liberal Bias)
7. Endless Trash
8. Merseburg Manuscript Containing Magical Manifestations Of The Monument To Massive Mammaries And The Misaligned Maidens Who Maintain Their Milken Magnificence (Suffocated To The Flesh That We Desire)
9. [INTERMISSION]
10. Arthouse Fatso (Theme From)
11. The Royal Adventures Of Andy And Jeff
12. A Limerick
13. Sycophantic Seizures
14. Famous And Unfunny
15. Imperialist! Dream Burst!
16. Tweets Of The Sane
17. Ronda
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Norwegian
avant-garde/progressive Black Metal pioneers, BORKNAGAR, released
their monumental third single, "MOON," from the highly
anticipated 12th studio album, "FALL," on the 6th of
feburary.The track, crafted by ICS Vortex, marked another significant step in the band's ever-evolving musical journey. Accompanied by a visually stunning animated clip created by the talented visual artist Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13Media, the "Moon" video provided a profound and sophisticated visual interpretation of the song. Both the band and Costin Chioreanu were enthusiastic about the collaboration, with Øystein G. Brun expressing pride in presenting the single and its accompanying video.
Prior to "Moon," BORKNAGAR had unveiled the album's opening track, "Summits," in a visualizer clip created by Wanderley Perna / W Designer, offering fans an initial glimpse into the captivating world of "Fall."http://www.facebook.com/vesperian
As anticipation for the album continues to build, BORKNAGAR remains at the forefront of the avant-garde/progressive Black Metal scene, showcasing their unique musical prowess and visual storytelling.
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DESOLATE TOMB – “SCORNED BY MISERY”
Label: Rottweiler RecordsRelease date: february 23rd 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal/Deathcore
For fans of: Dying Fetus | Suffocation | Cognitive | Cattle Decapitation
“You know nothing…hell is only a word…the reality is much, much worse…let me show you…”
- Dr. Wier, Event Horizon
I am lost within a burning labyrinth of misery, trapped behind the walls of sorrow. My failings, my sins, my grief and loss all crawl towards me through the flames and shadows – skeletal forms, scoured of flesh. There is no hiding from the censorious gaze of their empty sockets; their eyeless stare devours me and I tumble into those bottomless caverns of condemnation, those black pits of judgement within white bone temples. I am broken before their silent recitation of my petty, predictable weaknesses and as the fires I have lit sear my skin, I scream to the heavens for redemption...
After nearly five years of silence the incredible extreme metal force of Desolate Tomb has reawakened. Dakota Whiteside’s punishing musical creation is back with a new album of breathtaking brutality and enthralling intensity…beyond all hope, beyond the wildest expectations, this is the unfathomable devastation of Scorned By Misery. A soul scorching explosion of blackened deathcore and brutal death metal, the second full length album from Desolate Tomb hits with an impact that could punch through dimensions and it entwines you in an inescapable atmospheric web of horror. Utterly all consuming, Scorned By Misery is a burning, raging nightmare brought to life. From the wicked arsenal of rampaging riffs that blaze from first single ‘Yearning Maw Of Persecution’ – featuring an inhuman vocal performance from Jaden Pruitt of Squelching – to the haunting terrors of ‘The Suffering Fields’, the precision destruction of ‘Spitting Nails’ to the relentless bludgeoning of ‘All Is Dust’ with its monstrous vocal contributions from Matthew McNamara and Sam Dishington (Separatist), Scorned By Misery is a peerless march through realms of sonic savagery and might.
Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Dakota Whiteside at his home studio, Scorned By Misery is an incredible achievement. It’s hard to imagine that many albums released in 2024 will come close to matching this captivating carnage, no matter how many months still lie ahead. When they reviewed Desolate Tomb’s highly praised debut album, Cast From God’s Sight, in 2019, New Transcendence commented “I see great things in the future of Desolate Tomb” – well those great things have arrived! When Rottweiler Records unleash Scorned By Misery on February 23rd, be ready for the extreme metal ride of your life!
“The gateway is open…and you are all coming with me! Dr. Wier – Event Horizon
Line-up:
All music and vocals performed by Dakota Whiteside
Except:
Vocals on Scorned By Misery by Jon Davenport
Vocals on Writhing In The Bowels Of Hell by Robert Manzone
Vocals on All Is Dust by Matthew McNamara and Sam Dishington
Vocals on Yearning Maw Of Persecution by Jaden Pruitt
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The veins are pipes that act as highways on which we hitch a ride on vices to dead end streets and head-on collisions. But eventually all pipes rust and those familiar highways close, leading our desperation to new risks and greater temptations. We hitch a ride on vices but we always pay a toll, the darkness takes its wage to carry us to our euphoria at the expense of one soul. Hitch your own ride to the next single, 'Rusty Pipes', from the third Ωblivion Gate album, "Thrill Kill Noir".
Watch the music video from here: https://youtu.be/f0I7fSKyBgk
Listen to the "Rusty Pipes" on music services: https://push.fm/fl/obliviongate-rustypipes
Biography:
Formed as a doom metal project in Finland in 2018 by Florida-born artist and musician Matron Thorn, the music of Ωblivion Gate did, even then, strain classification as it ventured irresponsibly into experimental realms hitherto untraversed. The debut ATMF full-length album, "Wisdom of the Grave", was a doom metal flirtation with early 90s grunge and gothic rock, setting the stage in underground acclaim for what would eventually sever ties with metal altogether in favor of a gothic industrial flavor on the 2022 sophomore release, "Flowers in the Wreckage of Dreams", told as the narrative of a young starlet fled from small time life to chase her bubblegum dreams of becoming a star in the city of angels, all to a harrowingly melancholy and beautiful conclusion. Electro beats, ethereal synths, abrasive but purposeful guitars, and sinister vocals mingled with seductive female voices created a dark, dreamlike drive through his dreary South Florida underworld, not unlike Matron Thorn's hometown goth industrial icons Marilyn Manson at his most fucked up and depressed.
Ωblivion Gate metamorphoses yet again, standing entirely on the merits of their own evolution into something wholly original and brazen in it's murky darkness on the forthcoming full-length, "Thrill Kill Noir'"; a nightbound meditation of the beauty in our obsessions, in our vices, in our voyeurism, in our depravity, and the prestige in our mastery of it.
A lineup capable of live performances has been assembled to support and elevate the voidlike seduction of Ωblivion Gate to higher planes of euphoria.
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"Focus" is the second single taken from the album and you can listen to it on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/rKStZxnnRiM thanks to an amazing lyric video realized by Marcelo Silva at MS Motion Graphics or in streaming at https://song.link/INAU2
The new album, "What's Done Is Done", out on February 16th, 2024 on My Kingdom Music in digipakCD and digital format, embraces Dark Metal and Doom, the more aggressive Death Metal and more Avantgarde sounds close to Post Metal. Melodies, powerful riffs, clean voices and growls, and an impressive rhythm for solidity, intensity and variety will attack you and I’m sure they won’t take prisoners.
Fans of Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Opeth, you will find with IN AUTUMN your new must listen.
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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Label: Comatose MusicRelease date: april 5th 2024
Genre: Brutal/Technical Death Metal
For fans of: Morbid Angel | Immolation | Defeated Sanity | Suffocation
…a seething mass of chaos, of endless gaping maws, slathering tongues and thrashing limbs, chattering teeth and sibilant whispers of lunacy and obscenity. There is no silence, there is no peace, there is no sense or order. With all laws of structure and reason obliterated and swirling like dust in the ever-moving eddies that spin across the oceans of blood and tears, all is undone, all is lost… Dragged beneath the surface we drink deep of madness and find our only salvation, our only solace in absurdity…
Welcome to a kingdom of the obscene and absurd, where reason is dissected and destroyed and reality is warped into nightmare – welcome to the world of Brutalism! Hailing from Boise, Idaho, these exponents of the extreme have created an album that draws together two horrors, two powers from beyond the light. Solace In Absurdity, Brutalism’s debut full length release, is a fusing of vile bodies, melding the dark, imperious death metal of the original gods with the twisted technicality of the most brutal monstrosities imaginable. The results are shocking, bewildering and glorious! Disjointed and improbable, songs like ‘Astrocytomic Hemorrhaging’ set about disassembling your sanity like frenzied, robotic worker ants, while ‘Accelerated Decreptitude’ jolts and judders like a broken engine reanimated by chaotic essence and malign, meddling spirits of gleeful wickedness. While ‘Asphyxiating On Vomitous Excretion’ stalks the shadows within the chapel of ghouls, ‘Flesh Pyramid’ sounds the war trumpets of hell across the unimagined planes of infernal conflict. Utterly inhuman vocals tear through forests of spine-mangling riffs and howling solos dive and twist through a rain of blazing, blasting beats. This is the essence of death metal, sent spinning into a dominion of torture beyond understanding.
Embracing a raw, organic sound, where every screaming, raging element of sonic malevolence entwines in magnificent cacophony, Brutalism have fashioned a collection of psychotic litanies that will tear your soul apart. Swathed in the grotesque artwork of Moon Ring Design (Opprobrium, Nocturnal Serpent, Ascensions Fall etc), Solace In Absurdity will be set free from its restraints on April 5th by Comatose Music. Hold tight to your sanity, because madness is about to descend!
Line-up:
Cameron Bass - Vocals
Ian Dodd - Bass
Jason Taylor - Guitar
London Howell - Guitar
Dante Haas - Drums
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www.facebook.com/BrutalismBand
Symphonic black metal ensemble VESPERIAN SORROW has unleashed the newest single off their highly-anticipated fifth studio album, AWAKEN THE GREYLIGHT.
"Traverse The Vorthonian Passage" marks the third track released from the long-awaited album. Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0Pt5XZLs0
Awaken the Greylight marks the band's triumphant return after a twelve-year hiatus and showcases their evolution and artistic maturity. Awaken the Greylight is a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements, delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. Fans can expect an intense and atmospheric journey, filled with intricate melodies, powerful symphonies, and the signature raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW's sound.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
The band previously released two singles from Awaken the Greylight. Stream "A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dPSnQInaA
Check out the newly released "An Epistle to the Prime Vivified" at https://orcd.co/an-epistle
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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http://vesperiansorrow.bandcamp.com/
Die Leipziger Prog-Metaller FACTORY OF ART
haben eine Überraschung für ihre Fans ausgepackt: Die EP “STORY OF PAIN”
aus dem Jahr 1999 wird am 10. Februar 2024 auf allen Streamingportalen
verfügbar sein.
Pre–Save unter https://listen.music-hub.com/viUFZz oder https://music-hub.bio/factoryofart
Eine fulminante Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit!
Die EP enthält drei Songs, die den typischen Stil der
Band widerspiegeln: Harte Riffs, melodische Soli und kraftvolle Vocals. Jeder
Song auf dieser EP erzählt eine tiefgreifende Geschichte von Schmerz, Verlust
und Hoffnung.
Als Promo-EP, in sehr limitierter Auflage für Labels gedacht, gelangte sie zum ROCK HARD Magazin. Mit dem Song „Story of Pain“ gewannen FACTORY OF ART die Unerhört 5 Aktion, was sie auf die gleichnamige CD brachte und zu einer kleinen Tour mit "Destruction" geführt hat: https://www.rockhard.de/stories/destruction-ein-happiges-weekend
Die 3 Songs der EP wurden für das folgende Album "The Tempter" nochmals neu aufgenommen, sodass die EP andere Aufnahmen enthält. Damit ist diese EP nicht nur ein musikalisches Stück Band- und Musikgeschichte, sondern auch ein Sammlerstück.
FACTORY OF ART wurde 1990 gegründet und hat bisher zwei Alben veröffentlicht: “Grasp” (1996) & “The Tempter” (2002). Weiter wurden einige Demos und EPs veröffentlicht, welche auch bald in die Portale kommen werden.
Die Band wird auf ihren Social Media Kanälen über die Neuveröffentlichung informieren und will allen Fans für ihre Treue danken. Wer Factory of Art unterstützen möchte, abonniert bitte unbedingt alle Kanäle & liked sie auf den Streaming Plattformen. So verpasst ihr keine Neuigkeiten und Veröffentlichungen.
Falls ihr unsere Songs aus über 30 Jahren Bandgeschichte nicht findet, schreibt uns gern eine E-Mail: info@factory-of-art.band
Abonniert unsere Kanäle unten, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben!
Weitere Videos findet Ihr hier, teilen erwünscht: https://youtube.com/@Factory-Concert
Metallische Grüße,Deine Factory of Art
Nach 11 Jahren haben sich Meik und Darkness entschieden nicht mehr zusammenzuarbeiten und unterschiedliche Wege zu gehen.
Die Trennung erfolgte in aller Freundschaft. Ein neuer Gitarrist wird in Kürze bestätigt.
Viele Grüße Lee
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Gut’ Ding will Weile haben – erst recht, wenn man etwas Zeitloses erschaffen will. Das trifft auf die deutschen Black-/Death-Metaller PAINFUL zweifelsohne zu. Nach einer erneut langen Phase des Tüftelns verkündet die Band, die in diesem Jahr tatsächlich bereits ihr 20. Jubiläum begeht, mit dem 25. Mai das VÖ-Datum ihres kommenden Albums “NEFARIOUS MONARCHY”. Für ihre Fans haben sich die finsteren Vier nun etwas Besonderes einfallen lassen: Am 09.02. (Osnabrück, Bastard Club) und am 10.02. (Oberhausen, Helvete) wird erstmals das komplette Album im Rahmen zweier “Sneak Prelistening”-Shows von der Band live aufgeführt und somit auch die komplette Tracklist auf der Bühne enthüllt. Das auf 300 Stück limitierte “Nefarious Monarchy”-Shirt wird auf den Shows ebenfalls erhältlich sein.
Alle Neugierigen können sich zudem ab sofort mit der brandneuen Videosingle “Liberty (Dies)” selbst einen Eindruck dessen verschaffen, wofür die sich stetig weiterentwickelnden PAINFUL – mitsamt ihrer neuen Sängerin Latura – im Jahr 2024 stehen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/azONAx7T2KI
Der Song ist das schnellste Stück auf “Nefarious Monarchy” und speist sich musikalisch wie inhaltlich stark aus den Black-Metal-Wurzeln der Band. In die finsteren – auch menschlichen – Abgründe der Französischen Revolution eingebettet, folgt “Liberty (Dies)” gleich auf den Opener des Konzeptalbums und beschreibt die lähmende Allmacht der Kirche, vor der Voltaire und andere Zeitgenossen das königlich regierte Volk auf verschiedenen Wegen zu warnen versuchten. Mit der Raserei eines gefesselten Tieres trägt der Song zur Kulisse bei, die später in Blut und Feuer implodieren und so einer neuen Zeit von Aufklärung und Volksmacht weichen sollte.
Damit geht die Band ihren Weg entschlossen weiter, auf (Anti-)Religiosität und Phantastereien völlig verzichtend, in der Geschichte der Menschheit nach dem Schauderhaften zu suchen und dieses unter beschwörendem Mosh ans Licht zu zerren: von der Schwarzen Pest (“Imagines Pestis”) bis hin zur 10-jährigen kulturellen Feuerwalze Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts, der wir unsere freiheitliche Demokratie verdanken.
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial. Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden.
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 steht die Band getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge ein PAINFUL-Album produzierte.
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Zum 15. Jahrestag ihres bedeutenden Albums “AVOID THE LIGHT” werden LONG DISTANCE CALLING am 26.04. ein Vinyl Re-Release veröffentlichen.
Das Album erscheint mit einem sehr gelungenen und großartig klingenden Remastering von Robin Schmidt / 24-96 Mastering (Biffy Clyro, The Black Keys, etc.) und einem angepasstem Artwork.
Hier kann das Album vorbestellt werden: https://ldc.lnk.to/AvoidTheLight
Begleitend zum Re-Release gehen LONG DISTANCE CALLING auch auf Tour, um das Jubiläum gebührend zu feiern:
LONG DISTANCE CALLING „Avoid The Light“ 15 Years Anniversary Tour / Support: Leech
27.04.2024 WINTERTHUR (CH) / Salzhaus
28.04.2024 STUTTGART (D) / Im Wizemann
04.05.20204 OSNABRÜCK (D) / Rosenhof
10.05.2024 LONDON (UK) / The Garage
11.05.2024 UTRECHT (NL) / De Helling
12.05.2024 EINDHOVEN (NL) / Effenaar (Kleine Zaal)
Tickets gibt’s es hier: https://www.contrapromotion.com/Kuenstler-innen/Long-Distance-Calling/
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Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.03.2024
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück! Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.
Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo-Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde. Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio.
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Check out the video for album track "Red Feasts Condensed into One" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9rsN2Z3zx8
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://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/5I4bpzP0gZSVwceopnaoVb
News VIC RECORDS :
MALIGNANT – “ DAY OF THE LORD”
Cult
black death metal from the South of The Netherlands. Formed in 1989, demo ‘Day
of the Lord’ was originally released in 1990. New cover art, remastered, rare
and old pictures. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune,
Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal). Young
musicians as Roel Sanders on drums (Asphyx, God Dethroned, Inhume) and Ron van
de Pol on bass & vocals (also featuring on Asphyx – Asphyx album from 1994)
started their musical career in Malignant. One of the most appreciated cult
demos from the Netherlands now on mini cd, 17 minutes of old school evil
extreme metal.
Diabolic Cult black death metal from the South of The Netherlands
Formed in 1989, demo ‘Day of the Lord’ was originally released in 1990
New cover art, remastered, rare and old pictures
Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems
Drums: Roel Sanders (Asphyx, God Dethroned, Inhume).
Bass & Vocals: Ron van de Pol (also featuring on Asphyx – Asphyx album from 1994)
CHEMICAL
BREATH – “VALUES”
CHEMICAL BREATH was one of the first extreme metal bands from Belgium. The band was formed in 1990 and released two demos and two full lengths during their eight years of existence. The demos gained the band a cult following in the death metal underground. The rather complex extreme metal was highly appreciated among fans and led to a two album record deal. The CHEMICAL BREATH debut album ‘Fatal Exposure’ was released in 1992. Second album ‘Values ‘ from 1994 showed a little change in style, more technical thrash and less pure death metal. Maybe a influenced by the earlier American technical thrash bands (Watchtower, Forbidden), and on the other side the later Death albums from Chuck Schuldiner, but it doesn’t sound much like any of these influences. The band's trajectory from death/thrash to technical thrash bears comparison with Sindrome (on "Vault of Inner Conscience") complex, stuttering post-thrash with gruff vocals. Maybe Values is an album somewhere in between "Individual Thought Patterns" by Death and "Destroy Erase Improve" (Meshuggah). Liner notes from both guitar players Rene and Alain and the rare demo 1997 as bonus.
SAD WHISPERINGS-“ SENSITIVE TO AUTUMN”
Sad Whisperings was formed in 1990 (as Desecrate) and released several demo’s in the 80’s / 90s up till their split in 2004 and gained a worldwide cult following. Sad Whisperings was pure doom death metal like their early inspiration Paradise Lost and with a touch of the Dutch school of doom death metal like The Gathering. Sad Whisperings got signed by Dutch cult label Foundation 2000 (The Gathering, Gorefest) and released their debut album in 1993 called ’Sensitive to autumn’. The album was recorded at the famous Beaufort Studios with Han Swagerman (The Gathering, Sear Bliss etc). Also featuring guest vocals by Usurper / Moon of Sorrow’s Parick Harreman. As bonus 3 tracks from their demo 1992 are added. The booklet contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal). The band recently reformed, plays live and is currently working on a new album.
TOXODETH – “MYSTERIES ABOUT LIFE & DEATH”
TOXODETH ‘Mysteries About Life and Death’ 1990 cult debut album finally re-issued and completely remastered by guitar player and founding member Raul Guzman. Toxodeth was (and is) one of the very first extreme death black metal bands from Mexico, formed in 1985. Massive booklet remake by RaDesign (Possessed, Sacramentum, Varathron). As bonus comes the demo ‘Phantasms’ from 1988.
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Brachyptery, the condition in insects of having vestigial wings and having lost
the capacity of flight. This is the cult of the dewinged, of the downcast and
of the condemned. Now remastered (courtesy of Will Killingsworth at Dead Air
Studios) and consecrated through its first ever vinyl edition and a graphic
facelift, Maurda's catastrophic second short player "Cultus
Brachypter" went largely ignored upon its original 2022 self-release,
but its obscurity can be solely attributed to the hermetic extremism that
defines it. In reality, a world is contained within these sixteen minutes and
six movements of absolute eschaton. A world so impenetrable it takes complete
sacrifice to enter it. With its ruinous sensorial assault, "Cultus
Brachypter" initially evokes the war-torn bestial insanity of bands
like Pseudogod or Teitanblood, but as the onslaught progresses the listener
soon realizes they are being drawn into a desolate, void-like inner world of
dehumanized alienation. The grim specter of DSBM rears its head as the minutes
pass and the sense of misery and isolation becomes suffocating and reaches its
inevitable consequences and conclusions. This form of enigmatic,
inward-vanquishing extreme metal appears inscrutable in its uncommunicative
isolationism, and can be solely superficially interpreted as an unprecedented
fusion of war metal and depressive black metal in which feelings of dread,
melancholy and self-loathing are taken to their extremes and weaponized into an
abstract white-wall representation of absolute nihilism and self-destruction
that ultimately evokes the grim soul-tearing lineaments of pure noise.
"Cultus Brachypter" is to be reissued digitally and for the first time ever on (silkscreened) vinyl format February 23 2024. Full stream as well as digital and vinyl product preorders are now available via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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THE
MASTERS OF BRUTAL DEATH METAL FROM SLOVAKIA ARE BACK!
Heelo, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 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.
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. You can listen to the full recording on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xwbvxi2xN0
Order the LP in Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/sanatorium-arrival-of-the-forgotten-ones-2/
Want 2 or more copies? Write to my e-mail petr@paratshop.cz
There are also special T-shirts for this LP edition only for pre-orders until 20.2. You can order in Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/sanatorium-arrival-of-the-forgotten-ones/
CRAWL - “ALTAR OF DISGUST”
For
fans of :
Entrails, Dismember, Feral, Grave, Bloodbath, Lik, Black Breath, Vomitheist
After whetting everyone's appetites with their exciting split release with label mates Feral, Swedish death/crust titans Crawl finally unleash their highly awaited new full length after a gap of six years. They've not mellowed their sound as most bands would. Instead, they've rendered their sound even more devastating while making it more nuanced, perfecting their enviable balance of abrasive riffing and explosive breakdowns. Crawl keep mixing things around to keep things interesting and with bodies piling on top of one another, and what's more, with the album progressing, they begin to reveal black metal influences ensconced in their sound. It's good enough to have a Swedish death metal band showing how it's to be done and savagely sawing everyone's heads off with their rusted, jagged, crust-laden riffs, but for them to insidiously change the shades to black in the midst of all the mayhem is pure genius. They shape-shift as if to only deliver a final, decisive, finishing move through the speakers. Leaving no stone unturned, Crawl have come up with an album that should serve as an epitome of crust-ridden Swedish death metal in these times.
Line up:
Joachim Lyngfelt (ex-Decomposed) - Vocals
Martin Sjögren - Guitars
Ämir Batar (ex-Demonical) - Drums
Ragnar Hedtjärn Ullenius – Bass
Artwork by Sam D Larsson
Merch design by Marcus Bengtsson
Track listing:
1. Undead Crypts
2. Throne Of Molten Bones
3. Knives
4. Curse Of The Morbid
5. Ethereal Depths
6. Where No Light Escapes
7. Enslaved In Filth
8. Vision Of Burning Apparitions
9. Until They Crawl
10. Into Sordid Rifts
11. Buried Lust
Official release date - May 3rd, 2024
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Label: Comatose Music
Release Date: february 16th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Suffocation | Prostitute Disfigurement | Skinless
A nightmare of impossibilities; a forest of skinless dreamers wrapped in wicked bindings of puncturing, penetrating thorns. Horned hunters cry havoc and unleash the dogs of rapacious hunger and a thousand tortured, lidless eyes watch the pageant of perversion, trapped in a living death, implanted in the flesh of their destroyers. The hours of night stretch into unending aeons and the grip of fear is tight about your palpitating heart. You scream in silence for the rising of the sun but the dreamtime has consumed you and the day will never come. You have slipped between the cracks of reality into an eternity of pain and madness…
Unhinged, untethered from the fabric of normality, let loose from the constrictions of morality, Colombian death machine, Cercenatory, have returned with GoreSphere, their first new album in more than seven years. This is brutal death metal taken to the absolute extreme; steeped in terror and lunacy, delivering bone breaking body blows with each moribund psalm to inhumanity. Beyond the pale, beyond the brink, beyond the bounds of rational thought, GoreSphere is a maelstrom of madly dancing riffs and suppurating sludge, drum beats that fall like giant fists and vocals that invoke grotesque images of gargling the infected pus from festering sores. To most, Cercenatory’s latest work will be a baffling exercise in barbarism – but to the rabid fans of brutal death metal it will be a gateway to a glorious sonic paradise of thrilling violence, an exhilarating dismantling of repressive mundanity. When the retching, screaming, torturous embrace of ‘Through The Deep Thoughts Of Tartarean Sadistic Cannibalism’ enfolds you, the world is left behind and you’re transported to a senseless, structureless universe of wild agony and wilder appetites. Or plunge yourself into the crimson waters of first single, ‘Crucified, Gutted, Desecrated’ and fall willing victim to an intricate bludgeoning fury that never seems to stop.
Now in the clutches of Comatose Music, Cercenatory will present their deranged, deformed bastard child to the world on February 16th, perfectly attired in the artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Avulsed, Defeated Sanity, Massacre etc), a little window into its stained and sutured soul. Be ready to lay your life, your sanity, the sanctity of your waking and sleeping hours upon the line, if you dare to step ‘Into The GoreSphere’.
Line-up:
Fernando ‘FerGore’ Álvarez - Vocals
Adolfo ‘Executioner’ Iglesias - Bass
David ‘S’ngnac’ Márquez - Guitar
Gerson ‘Gers Grind’ Puello - Drums
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Today we unveil the astonishing cover artwork and the tracklist of the album
that is:
1. To You
2. Forever Falling
3. The Touch Of Ice
4. The Wind Of Remembrance
5. It Is Absence
6. Leave Me The Stars
"The Determinism Of Essence In Matter" features 6 long songs that take you back in time, towards a dark and visceral Doom Metal, meeting a modern and melodic structure thanks to the incredible composition and arrangement work that the band has done this time. They give life to an extremely amazing sonorous universe, all united by a stunning production and the fact that John Suffering delivers a compelling performance with his own particular style of vocals offering sincere eulogies along with the visceral carnage of a soul in pain, with poetic lyrics of a quality not often seen in this genre.
FOREVER FALLING music is a triumph of melancholy, an austere image of solitude and grief, an absolute must have for fans of SHAPE OF DESPAIR, FUNERAL, early MY DYING BRIDE, PARADISE LOST, SWALLOW THE SUN.
You can pre-order the digipak CD at https://shorturl.at/adIZ8
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FFO: Epica, Battle Beast,
Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, Nightwish
Malevolent and Necktwister announced the release of a third video from the EP. After the two successful singles ‘Gaze’ and ‘Ways’, who both had a more da post-apocalyptic visualizer, Malevolent thought it is time to reveal the people behind the music.
This clip, ‘Creations’, features Mark Jansen from Epica on grunt-duties. He also took the time to capture his parts on video so the band could use his vocals in the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6-BsrIRNTA
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and Blind Guardian. The band choose to create this video as a gesture to show the fans who they really are. You can see Celica, Nikolaas and Jan in their own (studio)environment.
The clip features guest apparencies by Kevin De Leener (drums, ex-Saille,…) and Florent Gleizes (bass).
Malevolent, out since December 21, 2023 via Necktwister order here https://www.necktwister.com/
Watch the Official Lyric Video for the first Single, "GAZE" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPuir1IAg10
Watch the Official Lyric Video for the second Single,“Ways” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyh-YaSRAPU
Short Bio
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 presented its first self-titled EP in alliance with Necktwister on December 21, 2023.
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 also features 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 of the debut album ‘Malevolent’:
Gaze
Ways
Light
Creations
The Awakening (cd bonus track)
The EP is distributed worldwide by Sonic-Rendezvous so get to your local store and claim your copy!
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The album is a product of family patterns repetition and new creative ideas from the future. Don Ellis’ odd timings and Jodorowsky’s psycho-magical influenced Black metal. They call their style Free metal.
It is very dark in Barcelona. Between Raval and Ciutidela park lies a small
city of disgust. Drug dealers offer all kinds of poisons. Prostitutes offer
their tired bodies. Trickers came from all around to practice the language from
the dreams. Behind the tears of concrete and the heat, superstitious and sick
except miracles, break the cycles of habits, transform with intuition and
liberate from rational. The depressive and lost are doomed to repeat the sins
of their ancestors. Cursed to live
with the illnesses of their genealogical family trees of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and experience the influences from 4 generations back.
Artist’s meditation is black. He has to commit another suicide. Artistic suicide of an artist who persistently follows his vision of primitive creativity. Primitive that is original, avant-garde, progressive and futuristic. But also cynical, hostile, and apocalyptic. Immune and neutral to politics. He found himself facing the artist’s dilemma long ago. All the secrets are fully revealed to him. He is using his creativity to heal himself. Artist is beyond black and white conflict of good and evil.
Nothing is wrong. It is only different. He has a goal to reach without expectations of positive criticism or acceptance, without being afraid to be offensive and vulgar. With changing the formation of time, he is now obsessed with change, his death. Creative death. Suicide as the last act
of art, the triumph of opposites.
Line-up
Doblekar – vocals, guitars, arrangements
Hrodiriks – Guitars
Birk Gjerlufsen Nielsen – Guitars
Carlos Leonardo – Bass
Marcelo Aires – Drums
Recorded in different studios in winter 2021.
Mixed and mastered by Alex Tena.
Released January 28, 2024 on Digipak CD
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Release date : March 15th 2024
Genre : Esoteric Satanic Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
It was in anno 2008 in the south of France when Daemonicreator & Lord Khaos formed the core of what is now called CORPUS DIAVOLIS. The name stands for The Body of The Devil. The pleasures of the flesh. The aim is to satisfy one’s hunger for perverted and orgiastic distortion of time and space through extreme metal soaked in mystical ambience. To attain those vibrations of the soul that make us experience a higher state of existence.
Soon joined by guitarist Analyser and drummer King Had, Corpus Diavolis unleashed the “Nightsky Orgia” EP followed by their first full-length album “Revolucia” and a split with underground French black metallers Total Satan. Initially inspired by the Scandinavian black metal scene, the band shifts its musical direction towards more esoteric, atmospheric and progressive planes of creation which suite better the occult lyrical lore.
Enriched by new blood, namely IX on drums and progressive bassist Funeral, the second full-length “Entheogenesis” brandishes the flags of the aforementioned evolution. Taking the perilous path of originality, the material uncompromisingly carries the savage winds of destruction.
Slowly erupting from the underground, Corpus Diavolis found themselves opening for cult acts such as Inquisition, Loudblast, Belphegor and Nightbringer. Recorded and mixed by Greg Chandler (Esoteric, Lychgate), the third full-length album “Atra Lumen” is a journey through the obscure unexplored galleries of esoteric metal. A ritualistic and ceremonial approach to Satanic syncretism unveiling hidden paths to illumination and spiritual consciousness. The music is more organic; slow doomy parts and avantgarde details enrich the primordial brutality of the band’s past.
Anno 2020 saw the construction of “Apocatastase,” recorded and mixed by George Emanuel (Rotting Christ, Lucifer’s Child) with cover artwork from Khaos Diktator Design, is the band’s most ambitious and grandiose project to date. The nakedness of black metal reflected in the mirror of the Devil. The ritual is undressed in the intense sophistication of a journey outside the reality of appearances. The material immediately caught the attention of dedicated French label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions and was released in 2021 in a beyond-luxury box containing all paraphernalia needed for the ultimate esoteric listening experience.
2022-2023: Former drummer King Had is back behind the kit and a new opus has been invoked in the ritual chambers of Daemonicreation studio, mixed and mastered once again by George Emanuel in Pentagram Studio, Athens, Greece. The quintessence of this work is drawn from the divine feminine sexuality, the liberated woman as a initiatress, in Mystical Union with Chaos. She raises high her Chalice and offers her blood, the Elixir of Ecstasy. Bestiality, pushed to the limit, manifests itself in its pure glory, then metamorphoses into psychedelic layers of ambience, progressive low frequencies and sacerdotal chants, to form the scrolls on which are inscribed the visions and complex formulas of a Satanic Charnel Esotericism. The visual manifestation of the concept is materialized perfectly by Chilean artist Kerbcrawlerghost. The pact with the label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions has been renewed and the release date set for march 2024.
Tracklist:
1 - His Wine Be Death
2 - Key To Luciferian Joy
3 - Carnal Hymnody
4 - Cyclopean Adoration
5 - Vessel Of Abysmal Luxury
6 - The Golden Chamber
7 - Menstruum Congressus
8 - Enfleshed In Silence
9 - Chalice of Fornication
Duration: 58min03
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Eine fulminante Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit!
Die EP enthält drei Songs, die den typischen Stil der
Band widerspiegeln: Harte Riffs, melodische Soli und kraftvolle Vocals. Jeder
Song auf dieser EP erzählt eine tiefgreifende Geschichte von Schmerz, Verlust
und Hoffnung.Als Promo-EP, in sehr limitierter Auflage für Labels gedacht, gelangte sie zum ROCK HARD Magazin. Mit dem Song „Story of Pain“ gewannen FACTORY OF ART die Unerhört 5 Aktion, was sie auf die gleichnamige CD brachte und zu einer kleinen Tour mit "Destruction" geführt hat: https://www.rockhard.de/stories/destruction-ein-happiges-weekend
Die 3 Songs der EP wurden für das folgende Album "The Tempter" nochmals neu aufgenommen, sodass die EP andere Aufnahmen enthält. Damit ist diese EP nicht nur ein musikalisches Stück Band- und Musikgeschichte, sondern auch ein Sammlerstück.
FACTORY OF ART wurde 1990 gegründet und hat bisher zwei Alben veröffentlicht: “Grasp” (1996) & “The Tempter” (2002). Weiter wurden einige Demos und EPs veröffentlicht, welche auch bald in die Portale kommen werden.
Die Band wird auf ihren Social Media Kanälen über die Neuveröffentlichung informieren und will allen Fans für ihre Treue danken. Wer Factory of Art unterstützen möchte, abonniert bitte unbedingt alle Kanäle & liked sie auf den Streaming Plattformen. So verpasst ihr keine Neuigkeiten und Veröffentlichungen.
Falls ihr unsere Songs aus über 30 Jahren Bandgeschichte nicht findet, schreibt uns gern eine E-Mail: info@factory-of-art.band
Abonniert unsere Kanäle unten, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben!
Weitere Videos findet Ihr hier, teilen erwünscht: https://youtube.com/@Factory-Concert
Metallische Grüße,Deine Factory of Art
Nach 11 Jahren haben sich Meik und Darkness entschieden nicht mehr zusammenzuarbeiten und unterschiedliche Wege zu gehen.
Die Trennung erfolgte in aller Freundschaft. Ein neuer Gitarrist wird in Kürze bestätigt.
Viele Grüße Lee
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Gut’ Ding will Weile haben – erst recht, wenn man etwas Zeitloses erschaffen will. Das trifft auf die deutschen Black-/Death-Metaller PAINFUL zweifelsohne zu. Nach einer erneut langen Phase des Tüftelns verkündet die Band, die in diesem Jahr tatsächlich bereits ihr 20. Jubiläum begeht, mit dem 25. Mai das VÖ-Datum ihres kommenden Albums “NEFARIOUS MONARCHY”. Für ihre Fans haben sich die finsteren Vier nun etwas Besonderes einfallen lassen: Am 09.02. (Osnabrück, Bastard Club) und am 10.02. (Oberhausen, Helvete) wird erstmals das komplette Album im Rahmen zweier “Sneak Prelistening”-Shows von der Band live aufgeführt und somit auch die komplette Tracklist auf der Bühne enthüllt. Das auf 300 Stück limitierte “Nefarious Monarchy”-Shirt wird auf den Shows ebenfalls erhältlich sein.
Alle Neugierigen können sich zudem ab sofort mit der brandneuen Videosingle “Liberty (Dies)” selbst einen Eindruck dessen verschaffen, wofür die sich stetig weiterentwickelnden PAINFUL – mitsamt ihrer neuen Sängerin Latura – im Jahr 2024 stehen:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/azONAx7T2KIDer Song ist das schnellste Stück auf “Nefarious Monarchy” und speist sich musikalisch wie inhaltlich stark aus den Black-Metal-Wurzeln der Band. In die finsteren – auch menschlichen – Abgründe der Französischen Revolution eingebettet, folgt “Liberty (Dies)” gleich auf den Opener des Konzeptalbums und beschreibt die lähmende Allmacht der Kirche, vor der Voltaire und andere Zeitgenossen das königlich regierte Volk auf verschiedenen Wegen zu warnen versuchten. Mit der Raserei eines gefesselten Tieres trägt der Song zur Kulisse bei, die später in Blut und Feuer implodieren und so einer neuen Zeit von Aufklärung und Volksmacht weichen sollte.
Damit geht die Band ihren Weg entschlossen weiter, auf (Anti-)Religiosität und Phantastereien völlig verzichtend, in der Geschichte der Menschheit nach dem Schauderhaften zu suchen und dieses unter beschwörendem Mosh ans Licht zu zerren: von der Schwarzen Pest (“Imagines Pestis”) bis hin zur 10-jährigen kulturellen Feuerwalze Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts, der wir unsere freiheitliche Demokratie verdanken.
PAINFULs neues Album “Nefarious Monarchy” ist ab 25. Mai überall erhältlich und ab sofort hier vorbestellbar: https://linktr.ee/painfulmetalofficial. Eine offizielle Album-Release-Party mit Live-Show wird ebenfalls am VÖ-Tag stattfinden.
Über PAINFUL
Seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2004 steht die Band getreu ihrem eigenen Namen für rohen, blutigen Schmerz. Als dreckig-brutaler Bastard aus Black und Death Metal vor 20 Jahren vorgestellt, begann die Band schon sehr bald, die inhaltsgebende Melancholie der Abgründe zu etwas ganz Eigenem zu machen. So entstanden druckvolle Symphonien, mit denen sich PAINFUL auf unzähligen Gigs – darunter solche mit Acts wie Belphegor, Behemoth, Atrocity oder Amon Amarth, aber auch viele eigene Headliner-Shows – eine stetig wachsende Fangemeinde erspielen konnten.
Drei Alben später, und das vierte bereits im Ofen, konnten sie auch kultige Festivals wie etwa das MetalDays, Metalfest oder gar die 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise erfolgreich von der Checkliste streichen. Da wundert es nicht, dass auch die Genregröße Alexander Krull aufmerksam wurde und nun bereits zum zweiten Mal in Folge ein PAINFUL-Album produzierte.
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Zum 15. Jahrestag ihres bedeutenden Albums “AVOID THE LIGHT” werden LONG DISTANCE CALLING am 26.04. ein Vinyl Re-Release veröffentlichen.
Das Album erscheint mit einem sehr gelungenen und großartig klingenden Remastering von Robin Schmidt / 24-96 Mastering (Biffy Clyro, The Black Keys, etc.) und einem angepasstem Artwork.
Hier kann das Album vorbestellt werden: https://ldc.lnk.to/AvoidTheLight
Begleitend zum Re-Release gehen LONG DISTANCE CALLING auch auf Tour, um das Jubiläum gebührend zu feiern:
LONG DISTANCE CALLING „Avoid The Light“ 15 Years Anniversary Tour / Support: Leech
27.04.2024 WINTERTHUR (CH) / Salzhaus
28.04.2024 STUTTGART (D) / Im Wizemann
04.05.20204 OSNABRÜCK (D) / Rosenhof
10.05.2024 LONDON (UK) / The Garage
11.05.2024 UTRECHT (NL) / De Helling
12.05.2024 EINDHOVEN (NL) / Effenaar (Kleine Zaal)
Tickets gibt’s es hier: https://www.contrapromotion.com/Kuenstler-innen/Long-Distance-Calling/
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Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 28.03.2024
TULPA sind mit einem fantastischen zweiten Album zurück! Die Jungs aus Parma sind fest in der italienischen Szene verwurzelt und unter anderem bei Whiskey Ritual, Forgotten Tomb, Mother Augusta und den Legendenstatus genießenden Kirlian Camera involviert.
Für das Projekt TULPA beschreiten sie mit ihrem melodischen Black Metal, der dem spirituellen Konzept des Saṃsāra gewidmet ist, aber einen eigenen Weg (Saṃsāra ist im Buddhismus der leidvolle Kreislauf von Leben, Tod und Wiedergeburt, in dem alle Wesen gefangen sind, bis sie Erleuchtung erlangen). Auf »Temple Of Wounds« trifft schroffer Black Metal mit crustigen Vibes auf wehmütige Melodien, vereinen sich Kraft und Angriffslust mit Melancholie und Zerbrechlichkeit.
TULPA wurden 2016 von Alessandro Coletta (Gesang, Gitarre), Andrea Artusi (Bass, Backing Vocals) und Kyoo Nam »Asher« Rossi (Schlagzeug) gegründet. Nach der ersten lokalen Show im Jahr 2017 trat Matteo Cordani der Band als Leadgitarrist bei. Bald darauf brachten TULPA ihre EP »Fear Of Fades« als Independent-Veröffentlichung heraus, und das neue vierköpfige Line-up begann mit Live-Aktivitäten. 2019 erschien das Debütalbum »Unhealed«, das u.a. seitens Rock Hard Italy mit einer 8/10 und von Ammo-Underground.at mit 10/10 bewertet wurde. Während des Covid-19-Stillstandes verließ Basser Andrea TULPA, um sich auf sein Soloprojekt Arcana Liturgia zu konzentrieren, worauf die Band ihr Line-up neu arrangierte: Matteo wechselte von der Gitarre zum Bass, Kyoo Nam vom Schlagzeug zur Leadgitarre; dazu wurde Tomaso Fontanini als neuer Schlagzeuger verpflichtet. 2022 begannen TULPA mit den Aufnahmesessions zu »Temple Of Wounds«, die Produktion übernahm Alessandro Comerio.
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Check out the video for album track "Red Feasts Condensed into One" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9rsN2Z3zx8
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://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/5I4bpzP0gZSVwceopnaoVb
News VIC RECORDS :
MALIGNANT – “ DAY OF THE LORD”
Cult
black death metal from the South of The Netherlands. Formed in 1989, demo ‘Day
of the Lord’ was originally released in 1990. New cover art, remastered, rare
and old pictures. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune,
Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal). Young
musicians as Roel Sanders on drums (Asphyx, God Dethroned, Inhume) and Ron van
de Pol on bass & vocals (also featuring on Asphyx – Asphyx album from 1994)
started their musical career in Malignant. One of the most appreciated cult
demos from the Netherlands now on mini cd, 17 minutes of old school evil
extreme metal.Diabolic Cult black death metal from the South of The Netherlands
Formed in 1989, demo ‘Day of the Lord’ was originally released in 1990
New cover art, remastered, rare and old pictures
Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems
Drums: Roel Sanders (Asphyx, God Dethroned, Inhume).
Bass & Vocals: Ron van de Pol (also featuring on Asphyx – Asphyx album from 1994)
CHEMICAL
BREATH – “VALUES”CHEMICAL BREATH was one of the first extreme metal bands from Belgium. The band was formed in 1990 and released two demos and two full lengths during their eight years of existence. The demos gained the band a cult following in the death metal underground. The rather complex extreme metal was highly appreciated among fans and led to a two album record deal. The CHEMICAL BREATH debut album ‘Fatal Exposure’ was released in 1992. Second album ‘Values ‘ from 1994 showed a little change in style, more technical thrash and less pure death metal. Maybe a influenced by the earlier American technical thrash bands (Watchtower, Forbidden), and on the other side the later Death albums from Chuck Schuldiner, but it doesn’t sound much like any of these influences. The band's trajectory from death/thrash to technical thrash bears comparison with Sindrome (on "Vault of Inner Conscience") complex, stuttering post-thrash with gruff vocals. Maybe Values is an album somewhere in between "Individual Thought Patterns" by Death and "Destroy Erase Improve" (Meshuggah). Liner notes from both guitar players Rene and Alain and the rare demo 1997 as bonus.
SAD WHISPERINGS-“ SENSITIVE TO AUTUMN”
Sad Whisperings was formed in 1990 (as Desecrate) and released several demo’s in the 80’s / 90s up till their split in 2004 and gained a worldwide cult following. Sad Whisperings was pure doom death metal like their early inspiration Paradise Lost and with a touch of the Dutch school of doom death metal like The Gathering. Sad Whisperings got signed by Dutch cult label Foundation 2000 (The Gathering, Gorefest) and released their debut album in 1993 called ’Sensitive to autumn’. The album was recorded at the famous Beaufort Studios with Han Swagerman (The Gathering, Sear Bliss etc). Also featuring guest vocals by Usurper / Moon of Sorrow’s Parick Harreman. As bonus 3 tracks from their demo 1992 are added. The booklet contains rare and old pictures, flyers and posters. Extensive liner notes from Steven Willems (Rock Tribune, Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death And Extreme Metal). The band recently reformed, plays live and is currently working on a new album.
TOXODETH – “MYSTERIES ABOUT LIFE & DEATH”
TOXODETH ‘Mysteries About Life and Death’ 1990 cult debut album finally re-issued and completely remastered by guitar player and founding member Raul Guzman. Toxodeth was (and is) one of the very first extreme death black metal bands from Mexico, formed in 1985. Massive booklet remake by RaDesign (Possessed, Sacramentum, Varathron). As bonus comes the demo ‘Phantasms’ from 1988.
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Brachyptery, the condition in insects of having vestigial wings and having lost
the capacity of flight. This is the cult of the dewinged, of the downcast and
of the condemned. Now remastered (courtesy of Will Killingsworth at Dead Air
Studios) and consecrated through its first ever vinyl edition and a graphic
facelift, Maurda's catastrophic second short player "Cultus
Brachypter" went largely ignored upon its original 2022 self-release,
but its obscurity can be solely attributed to the hermetic extremism that
defines it. In reality, a world is contained within these sixteen minutes and
six movements of absolute eschaton. A world so impenetrable it takes complete
sacrifice to enter it. With its ruinous sensorial assault, "Cultus
Brachypter" initially evokes the war-torn bestial insanity of bands
like Pseudogod or Teitanblood, but as the onslaught progresses the listener
soon realizes they are being drawn into a desolate, void-like inner world of
dehumanized alienation. The grim specter of DSBM rears its head as the minutes
pass and the sense of misery and isolation becomes suffocating and reaches its
inevitable consequences and conclusions. This form of enigmatic,
inward-vanquishing extreme metal appears inscrutable in its uncommunicative
isolationism, and can be solely superficially interpreted as an unprecedented
fusion of war metal and depressive black metal in which feelings of dread,
melancholy and self-loathing are taken to their extremes and weaponized into an
abstract white-wall representation of absolute nihilism and self-destruction
that ultimately evokes the grim soul-tearing lineaments of pure noise."Cultus Brachypter" is to be reissued digitally and for the first time ever on (silkscreened) vinyl format February 23 2024. Full stream as well as digital and vinyl product preorders are now available via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases. Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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THE
MASTERS OF BRUTAL DEATH METAL FROM SLOVAKIA ARE BACK! Heelo, Petr from Parat Productions, Czech Republic, here. 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.
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. You can listen to the full recording on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xwbvxi2xN0
Order the LP in Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/sanatorium-arrival-of-the-forgotten-ones-2/
Want 2 or more copies? Write to my e-mail petr@paratshop.cz
There are also special T-shirts for this LP edition only for pre-orders until 20.2. You can order in Paratshop https://paratshop.cz/produkt/sanatorium-arrival-of-the-forgotten-ones/
CRAWL - “ALTAR OF DISGUST”
For
fans of :
Entrails, Dismember, Feral, Grave, Bloodbath, Lik, Black Breath, VomitheistAfter whetting everyone's appetites with their exciting split release with label mates Feral, Swedish death/crust titans Crawl finally unleash their highly awaited new full length after a gap of six years. They've not mellowed their sound as most bands would. Instead, they've rendered their sound even more devastating while making it more nuanced, perfecting their enviable balance of abrasive riffing and explosive breakdowns. Crawl keep mixing things around to keep things interesting and with bodies piling on top of one another, and what's more, with the album progressing, they begin to reveal black metal influences ensconced in their sound. It's good enough to have a Swedish death metal band showing how it's to be done and savagely sawing everyone's heads off with their rusted, jagged, crust-laden riffs, but for them to insidiously change the shades to black in the midst of all the mayhem is pure genius. They shape-shift as if to only deliver a final, decisive, finishing move through the speakers. Leaving no stone unturned, Crawl have come up with an album that should serve as an epitome of crust-ridden Swedish death metal in these times.
Line up:
Joachim Lyngfelt (ex-Decomposed) - Vocals
Martin Sjögren - Guitars
Ämir Batar (ex-Demonical) - Drums
Ragnar Hedtjärn Ullenius – Bass
Artwork by Sam D Larsson
Merch design by Marcus Bengtsson
Track listing:
1. Undead Crypts
2. Throne Of Molten Bones
3. Knives
4. Curse Of The Morbid
5. Ethereal Depths
6. Where No Light Escapes
7. Enslaved In Filth
8. Vision Of Burning Apparitions
9. Until They Crawl
10. Into Sordid Rifts
11. Buried Lust
Official release date - May 3rd, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/CRAWLSWE
Label: Comatose MusicRelease Date: february 16th 2024
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
For fans of: Cannibal Corpse | Suffocation | Prostitute Disfigurement | Skinless
A nightmare of impossibilities; a forest of skinless dreamers wrapped in wicked bindings of puncturing, penetrating thorns. Horned hunters cry havoc and unleash the dogs of rapacious hunger and a thousand tortured, lidless eyes watch the pageant of perversion, trapped in a living death, implanted in the flesh of their destroyers. The hours of night stretch into unending aeons and the grip of fear is tight about your palpitating heart. You scream in silence for the rising of the sun but the dreamtime has consumed you and the day will never come. You have slipped between the cracks of reality into an eternity of pain and madness…
Unhinged, untethered from the fabric of normality, let loose from the constrictions of morality, Colombian death machine, Cercenatory, have returned with GoreSphere, their first new album in more than seven years. This is brutal death metal taken to the absolute extreme; steeped in terror and lunacy, delivering bone breaking body blows with each moribund psalm to inhumanity. Beyond the pale, beyond the brink, beyond the bounds of rational thought, GoreSphere is a maelstrom of madly dancing riffs and suppurating sludge, drum beats that fall like giant fists and vocals that invoke grotesque images of gargling the infected pus from festering sores. To most, Cercenatory’s latest work will be a baffling exercise in barbarism – but to the rabid fans of brutal death metal it will be a gateway to a glorious sonic paradise of thrilling violence, an exhilarating dismantling of repressive mundanity. When the retching, screaming, torturous embrace of ‘Through The Deep Thoughts Of Tartarean Sadistic Cannibalism’ enfolds you, the world is left behind and you’re transported to a senseless, structureless universe of wild agony and wilder appetites. Or plunge yourself into the crimson waters of first single, ‘Crucified, Gutted, Desecrated’ and fall willing victim to an intricate bludgeoning fury that never seems to stop.
Now in the clutches of Comatose Music, Cercenatory will present their deranged, deformed bastard child to the world on February 16th, perfectly attired in the artwork of Timbul Cahyono (Avulsed, Defeated Sanity, Massacre etc), a little window into its stained and sutured soul. Be ready to lay your life, your sanity, the sanctity of your waking and sleeping hours upon the line, if you dare to step ‘Into The GoreSphere’.
Line-up:
Fernando ‘FerGore’ Álvarez - Vocals
Adolfo ‘Executioner’ Iglesias - Bass
David ‘S’ngnac’ Márquez - Guitar
Gerson ‘Gers Grind’ Puello - Drums
https://www.comatosemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CercenatoryCol
Today we unveil the astonishing cover artwork and the tracklist of the album
that is: 1. To You
2. Forever Falling
3. The Touch Of Ice
4. The Wind Of Remembrance
5. It Is Absence
6. Leave Me The Stars
"The Determinism Of Essence In Matter" features 6 long songs that take you back in time, towards a dark and visceral Doom Metal, meeting a modern and melodic structure thanks to the incredible composition and arrangement work that the band has done this time. They give life to an extremely amazing sonorous universe, all united by a stunning production and the fact that John Suffering delivers a compelling performance with his own particular style of vocals offering sincere eulogies along with the visceral carnage of a soul in pain, with poetic lyrics of a quality not often seen in this genre.
FOREVER FALLING music is a triumph of melancholy, an austere image of solitude and grief, an absolute must have for fans of SHAPE OF DESPAIR, FUNERAL, early MY DYING BRIDE, PARADISE LOST, SWALLOW THE SUN.
You can pre-order the digipak CD at https://shorturl.at/adIZ8
https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
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FFO: Epica, Battle Beast,
Lacuna coil, Amaranthe, NightwishMalevolent and Necktwister announced the release of a third video from the EP. After the two successful singles ‘Gaze’ and ‘Ways’, who both had a more da post-apocalyptic visualizer, Malevolent thought it is time to reveal the people behind the music.
This clip, ‘Creations’, features Mark Jansen from Epica on grunt-duties. He also took the time to capture his parts on video so the band could use his vocals in the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6-BsrIRNTA
The Malevolent EP is produced by Joost VandenBroek, known from his work with bands like Powerwolf, Epica and Blind Guardian. The band choose to create this video as a gesture to show the fans who they really are. You can see Celica, Nikolaas and Jan in their own (studio)environment.
The clip features guest apparencies by Kevin De Leener (drums, ex-Saille,…) and Florent Gleizes (bass).
Malevolent, out since December 21, 2023 via Necktwister order here https://www.necktwister.com/
Watch the Official Lyric Video for the first Single, "GAZE" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPuir1IAg10
Watch the Official Lyric Video for the second Single,“Ways” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyh-YaSRAPU
Short Bio
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 presented its first self-titled EP in alliance with Necktwister on December 21, 2023.
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 also features 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 of the debut album ‘Malevolent’:
Gaze
Ways
Light
Creations
The Awakening (cd bonus track)
The EP is distributed worldwide by Sonic-Rendezvous so get to your local store and claim your copy!
https://www.facebook.com/Malevolent.bandofficial
The album is a product of family patterns repetition and new creative ideas from the future. Don Ellis’ odd timings and Jodorowsky’s psycho-magical influenced Black metal. They call their style Free metal.
It is very dark in Barcelona. Between Raval and Ciutidela park lies a small
city of disgust. Drug dealers offer all kinds of poisons. Prostitutes offer
their tired bodies. Trickers came from all around to practice the language from
the dreams. Behind the tears of concrete and the heat, superstitious and sick
except miracles, break the cycles of habits, transform with intuition and
liberate from rational. The depressive and lost are doomed to repeat the sins
of their ancestors. Cursed to livewith the illnesses of their genealogical family trees of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and experience the influences from 4 generations back.
Artist’s meditation is black. He has to commit another suicide. Artistic suicide of an artist who persistently follows his vision of primitive creativity. Primitive that is original, avant-garde, progressive and futuristic. But also cynical, hostile, and apocalyptic. Immune and neutral to politics. He found himself facing the artist’s dilemma long ago. All the secrets are fully revealed to him. He is using his creativity to heal himself. Artist is beyond black and white conflict of good and evil.
Nothing is wrong. It is only different. He has a goal to reach without expectations of positive criticism or acceptance, without being afraid to be offensive and vulgar. With changing the formation of time, he is now obsessed with change, his death. Creative death. Suicide as the last act
of art, the triumph of opposites.
Line-up
Doblekar – vocals, guitars, arrangements
Hrodiriks – Guitars
Birk Gjerlufsen Nielsen – Guitars
Carlos Leonardo – Bass
Marcelo Aires – Drums
Recorded in different studios in winter 2021.
Mixed and mastered by Alex Tena.
Released January 28, 2024 on Digipak CD
https://deadseedproductions.bandcamp.com/album/barcelona-at-9
Release date : March 15th 2024
Genre : Esoteric Satanic Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network Distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital Distributor: The Orchard
It was in anno 2008 in the south of France when Daemonicreator & Lord Khaos formed the core of what is now called CORPUS DIAVOLIS. The name stands for The Body of The Devil. The pleasures of the flesh. The aim is to satisfy one’s hunger for perverted and orgiastic distortion of time and space through extreme metal soaked in mystical ambience. To attain those vibrations of the soul that make us experience a higher state of existence.
Soon joined by guitarist Analyser and drummer King Had, Corpus Diavolis unleashed the “Nightsky Orgia” EP followed by their first full-length album “Revolucia” and a split with underground French black metallers Total Satan. Initially inspired by the Scandinavian black metal scene, the band shifts its musical direction towards more esoteric, atmospheric and progressive planes of creation which suite better the occult lyrical lore.
Enriched by new blood, namely IX on drums and progressive bassist Funeral, the second full-length “Entheogenesis” brandishes the flags of the aforementioned evolution. Taking the perilous path of originality, the material uncompromisingly carries the savage winds of destruction.
Slowly erupting from the underground, Corpus Diavolis found themselves opening for cult acts such as Inquisition, Loudblast, Belphegor and Nightbringer. Recorded and mixed by Greg Chandler (Esoteric, Lychgate), the third full-length album “Atra Lumen” is a journey through the obscure unexplored galleries of esoteric metal. A ritualistic and ceremonial approach to Satanic syncretism unveiling hidden paths to illumination and spiritual consciousness. The music is more organic; slow doomy parts and avantgarde details enrich the primordial brutality of the band’s past.
Anno 2020 saw the construction of “Apocatastase,” recorded and mixed by George Emanuel (Rotting Christ, Lucifer’s Child) with cover artwork from Khaos Diktator Design, is the band’s most ambitious and grandiose project to date. The nakedness of black metal reflected in the mirror of the Devil. The ritual is undressed in the intense sophistication of a journey outside the reality of appearances. The material immediately caught the attention of dedicated French label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions and was released in 2021 in a beyond-luxury box containing all paraphernalia needed for the ultimate esoteric listening experience.
2022-2023: Former drummer King Had is back behind the kit and a new opus has been invoked in the ritual chambers of Daemonicreation studio, mixed and mastered once again by George Emanuel in Pentagram Studio, Athens, Greece. The quintessence of this work is drawn from the divine feminine sexuality, the liberated woman as a initiatress, in Mystical Union with Chaos. She raises high her Chalice and offers her blood, the Elixir of Ecstasy. Bestiality, pushed to the limit, manifests itself in its pure glory, then metamorphoses into psychedelic layers of ambience, progressive low frequencies and sacerdotal chants, to form the scrolls on which are inscribed the visions and complex formulas of a Satanic Charnel Esotericism. The visual manifestation of the concept is materialized perfectly by Chilean artist Kerbcrawlerghost. The pact with the label Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions has been renewed and the release date set for march 2024.
Tracklist:
1 - His Wine Be Death
2 - Key To Luciferian Joy
3 - Carnal Hymnody
4 - Cyclopean Adoration
5 - Vessel Of Abysmal Luxury
6 - The Golden Chamber
7 - Menstruum Congressus
8 - Enfleshed In Silence
9 - Chalice of Fornication
Duration: 58min03
Pre-orders are still available: https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/griffon
NEWS 3.2 2024
Um euch am Wochenende musikalisch nicht auf dem Trockenen
sitzen zu lassen , gibt es heute mal eine
besonders fette Ladung an neuen metallischen Klängen .
SPHINX
– “ AGGRESSIONS” ( TAPE / EP )
SHAKRA – „INVINCIBLE“
NEKROTHORAX – „NEKROLOGIE”
STEEL CRUSHER - " METAL POSSESSED "
Aus der brasilianischen Prog-Schmiede NOTURNALL: Brandneues Musikvideo “Shadows (Walking Through)”und eine Zwei-Track-Single feat. Mike Portnoy!
Ah, der Reiz des Reisens – auf der Straße und besonders in der Luft! Die Leichtigkeit des Lebens als fahrender Spielmann des 21. Jahrhunderts! Die Meilen ziehen vorüber wie die sanfte Brise deiner perfekt temperierten Klimaanlage, während sich ein munterer kleiner Wassertropfen von deinem beschlagenen Softdrinkglas löst ...
... Ob dies ein guter Zeitpunkt ist, um aufzuwachen oder nicht, darüber lässt sich sicher streiten, denn man würde sich dadurch wahrscheinlich eine Fülle redlich erträumter Vergnügungen entgehen lassen. Andererseits beginnt das wahre Abenteuer doch erst bei der Landung, oder etwa nicht? Zumindest trifft das für die brasilianischen Power-Progger NOTURNALL zu – oder besser gesagt für das, was von der Band nach einem viertägigen Horrortrip übrig geblieben war, um von Brasilien zur ersten australischen Show ihrer ausgedehnten Tour zu gelangen. Vom verschwundenen Sänger über die fehlende Bassgitarre bis hin zum Totalverlust aller Klamotten – das Schicksal hatte es dieses Mal wirklich auf die Jungs abgesehen!
Vielleicht muss das Leben manchmal etwas aus den Fugen geraten, damit die eigene Perspektive die Welt ein wenig mehr erstrahlen lässt? Vom verzeihenden Publikum über Straßenmusiker, die einem ihren Bass leihen, bis hin zu der Art von Erleichterung, die einem nur Mitmenschen geben können, die sogar ihre Underdaks mit einem teilen – es sind eben doch die großartigen Dinge im Leben, die zählen. Noch großartiger wird es, wenn der eigene Schlagzeuger sich live auf der Bühne mit einer Legende wie Mike Portnoy messen darf!
Der Superlativ wäre dann, daraus eine rituelle Gewohnheit zu machen und zu sehen, wohin das Ganze führt. Neugierig geworden?
Los geht's, “Scream! For!!! Me!!! (Live in Sao Paulo feat. Mike Portnoy)” und “Scream! For!! Me!!! (Live in Nova Friburgo feat. Mike Portnoy)”: https://orcd.co/screamformelive
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/gBwAAhMzaDo
Und wenn wir schon dabei sind, uns über die lieben Jungs lustig zu machen, weil sie mitten in einer großen Tournee ihren Sänger verlieren, dann lasst uns das wieder gutmachen, indem wir den schieren Wahnsinn von Thiago Bianchis hochdynamischem Gesang würdigen – am besten anhand des brandneuen, bombastischen Musikvideos zu ihrer zeitlosen Powerballade “Shadows (Walking Through)”:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDeIJViBjLA
Der Song ist auch auf der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres aktuellen Albums “COSMIC REDEMPTION” zu hören, das NOTURNALL Ende letzten Jahres den Weg in den globalen Metal ebnete. 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.
Apropos weitermachen: Die Jungs sind wieder zusammen und sollten jetzt mit einigen von euch Glücklichen eine tolle Zeit haben – auf der 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise! Diese außergewöhnlichen Shows werden etwas ganz Besonderes sein, denn auf dem Schiff werden NOTURNALL wieder mit ihrem Gitarrenhelden Mike Orlando, der maßgeblich zum Album beigetragen hat, auf der Bühne stehen. Mit der Rückreise nach Brasilien im Anschluss an die Kreuzfahrt schließt sich für die Band der große Kreis, der sie rund um die Welt geführt hat: Brasilien - Europa - Australien - USA - Brasilien.
Die Tournee mag zu Ende sein, jedoch nur vorerst: Zumindest an ihre Fans in Südamerika wird sich die rastlose Band in Kürze mit einer ganzen Reihe neuer Tourdaten für 2024 wenden.
In der Zwischenzeit freuen sich NOTURNALL über einen frischen Deal mit RUBICON MUSIC (Japan), der Cosmic Redemption auch auf dem japanischen Markt verfügbar macht. Und da die Jungs einfach nicht stillsitzen können, werden sie später in diesem Jahr auch dort touren!
Sichere dir dein Exemplar von NOTURNALLs “Cosmic Redemption” jetzt unter: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Trackliste
CD "Cosmic Redemption":
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.
https://noturnall.com.br/en/
https://www.facebook.com/noturnallband
Als Anhänger des sogenannten "Death & Roll" ist die Band HELLMAN ein Projekt des Musikproduzenten Felipe Ferrada, der auch für seine Arbeit als FOH-Techniker mit prominenten Bands wie BBS Paranoicos und Nuclear und für seine Arbeit bei der internationalen Booking-Agentur Ferroda Booking bekannt ist. Die Band besteht aus Pedro Puente am Schlagzeug, der zuvor bei der Thrash-Metal-Band Conflicted in Arica spielte, und Sebastián Puente (Gitarre), ebenfalls Mitglied von Nuclear.
HELLMAN veröffentlichten Anfang 2022 ein Promo-Tape, das Teil einer Promo-EP war, die auf allen wichtigen digitalen Plattformen verbreitet wurde. Das Werk mit dem Titel "Desktop Genocide" führte die Band zu Auftritten auf mehreren Bühnen in ganz Chile.
"Born, Suffering, Death" - ein Album mit zehn Songs, das über den konventionellen Lebenszyklus eines Menschen in der heutigen Gesellschaft, die Zerstörung unserer Umwelt und soziale Konflikte, die den Menschen in den sicheren Tod führen, spricht. Es ist ein hasserfülltes Album mit zehn energiegeladenen Songs, die einen neuen schweren Sound aus Südamerika offenbaren.
Dieses erdrückende Debütalbum enthält auch eine besondere Hommage an die schwedische Death & Roll-Band Entombed, einschließlich des Songs "Out of Hand" vom klassischen "Wolverine Blues"-Album.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075521904551
Die britischen Deathsters MALEDICTION kehren
nach einer langen Aufnahmepause mit ihrem neuen Meisterwerk "THE SOIL
THRONE" zurück!
Die neue 6-Track-Veröffentlichung ist auf allen Formaten erhältlich - Vinyl (in Schwarz oder Splatter), CD und Tape von Cosmic Key Creations und Macho Records.
Die Band war in den späten 80er und frühen 90er Jahren eine wichtige Größe in der weltweiten Underground-Szene. Sie veröffentlichten mehrere EPs und Comp-Tracks und traten in ganz Großbritannien mit Bands wie My Dying Bride, Bolt Thrower, Benediction und einer Reihe anderer Metal-Größen auf. Ein Sprung ins Jahr 2016 und die Band hat sich mit 4 der ursprünglichen Mitglieder neu formiert und die 15-Track-CD-Compilation "Chronology of Distortion" auf Dark Blasphemies Records veröffentlicht.
Es ist 30 Jahre her, dass die Band neue Aufnahmen veröffentlicht hat - aber hier ist "The Soil Throne"! Das Album repräsentiert MALEDICTION in ihrer brutalsten Form. Mit 2 brandneuen Tracks und aktualisierten Versionen von alten und Mid-Era-Songs und einer unvergleichlichen Produktion katapultiert diese Veröffentlichung MALEDICTION zurück in die Szene und zeigt die Band von ihrer besten Seite.
Ein neues Musikvideo gibt es auch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHFWeRakUWQ
"The Omerta Masquerade" ist ein Track, der unter die Haut geht!
https://www.facebook.com/MaledictionUK/
Black metal enthusiasts brace yourselves! Black metal force NASTERGAL proudly announces the digital release of their highly anticipated album, "THE UNTOLD WAR," slated for March 15, 2024. This auditory masterpiece will be unleashed globally via Wormholedeath.
Following
the resounding success of their EP, "Solitude," unveiled to the world
in 2022 under the Wormholedeath banner, Nastergal continues their sonic saga
with their debut full-length album. A dark and enigmatic opus, "The Untold
War" emerges as an ode to existential turmoil, drawing inspiration from
the profound wisdom encapsulated within Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work,
"Thus Spoke Zarathustra."
"We are grateful to work with such a dedicated label to make “The Untold War” a worldwide reality," expressed the band. "This album is an extension of our musical journey, delving deeper into the depths of philosophical introspection and raw emotional intensity."Nastergal is an international black metal band formed by Jacques Valentyn (guitars) and Riaan Coertze (drums), that expanded their lineup with Marco Toba (bass) and Evgen Zoidze (vocals). Their music, inspired by various extreme metal acts, offers a distinctive approach to the Black Metal genre. Their latest album, “The Untold War,” follows their EP “Solitude,” delving into Zarathustra's internal battles, exploring self-realization and the conflicts of a world filled with deception and ignorance. Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album challenges the concept that human values stem from divine or natural sources, focusing on the hidden internal struggles we keep concealed.
Tracklist:
1.Brothers in War
2. The Stillest Hour
3. Redemption
4. Involuntary Bliss
5. The Underworld
6. Will to Power
7. My Wandering Soul
8. The Vision
9. Immaculate Perception
10. The Three Evils
Prepare to be enveloped in the unrelenting darkness and profound artistry that defines Nastergal's "The Untold War."
https://wormholedeath.com/
www.youtube.com/@nastergal1558
www.facebook.com/Nastergal
The
highly-anticipated debut album from Hauntologist, the new project from
Polish black metal stalwarts The Fall and Darkside, is out now
via No Solace.
Watch a new trailer for “Hollow”: https://fb.watch/pYtLmj4kXv/
Listen to “Hollow”:
https://bit.ly/Hauntologist-Hollow-YT
https://hauntologist.bandcamp.com
Due to technical issues with the digital distributor, “Hollow” has temporarily disappeared from most streaming services and won’t be back online until 7th February. Keep an eye on the band’s social media profiles for further updates.
Although the material is only about to be released now, the roots of the project go back many years and due to the band members’ busy schedules, they were waiting for the right time to unleash their creativity. The Fall - known for his work with Owls Woods Graves, Over the Voids… and as a live bassist for Mgła - and Darkside - known as the Mgła and Kriegsmaschine drummer - decided to venture further than the typical and conventional boundaries of black metal in their musical exploration.
Over the years, the band has undergone numerous clinical deaths and reanimations but eventually recorded their debut “Hollow” in 2023. Deeply rooted in negative metal music, it leans toward other genres and forms of expression to seek musical analogies of sleepless nights and surreal, anxiety-provoking hallucinations.
“Hollow” could be described as a field recording of a feverish nightmare. Despite its metal foundations, the music on “Hollow” constantly turns into side streets of other, often difficult to term and locate, music genres. It is an album built on the foundation of rubble and debris of visions that developed and died back throughout the years. The documentation of spirit decay and life slipping through the fingers.
Hauntologist are:
The Fall – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Darkside – Drums
www.facebook.com/hauntologist
Deva, Romania based Death Metal squad VORUS announce the release date for their upcoming third full-length album "DESOLATE ETERNITIES” for the 1st of March, on CD format in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Pre-orders are now open here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/vorus-desolate-eternities
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/764551-vorus-desolate-eternities
"Dormant Malignancy", a new single taken off "Desolate
Eternities" is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNRNWbmIZaU
Here’s what the band founder Uriel had to say about the new album: “Following the tradition of putting out a new full album every 3 years, here we are working on the new songs for the upcoming Vorus third album “Desolate Eternities“, a more balanced and dynamic plethora of new compositions combining our classic death metal approach with a more faster / brutal tempo and slow mid-paced sections to ear-bleAbout VORUS:
Established in 2017 as a solo project of the American death metal musician Uriel (Morbicus, Necrorite, Reveler, Putred, ex-Gutwrench, ex-Cryptic Realms etc) active since 1989 and relocated to Romania back in 2014. Vorus first release “Chamber of Laments” demo tape as solo formula was released by the fall, 2017.
Uriel‘s wife, Corina (ex-Deimos, ex-Atys, Reveler, Putred etc.) joined the band in September, 2017 on the bass guitar.
As a duo, Vorus recorded their debut full-length album “The Wretched Path” in December 2017, released on CD and tape in April. 2018 also the split with the band Necrorite in May 2018, then in October 2018 the “Inflicted Sufferance” EP was released in both formats as well. In April 2019 following a 4 way split with Rotheads, Engrossed and Eruptive released in both formats.
In August 2019, Doru (Malpraxis, Evergreed, ex-Necrovile, etc) drummer from Cluj-Napoca joined the band permanently, 2020 is the year that marks the live debut of Vorus band on a mini tour in Transylvania with the bands Oncology and Left Hand Path.
In May 2021, the band released their second full-length album entitled “Traversing the Non-Existence“. Shortly after the album, Vorus welcomed a new member, Filip (Necrotum, Demoted, Putred, etc) a very young guitarist from Brasov joined the band on the rhythm guitar position. With this formula, “The Crypt of Shadows” EP was recorded in October, 2021 on tape only. In 2022, Vorus performed in a mini tour with Malpraxis, Invader and Omnitrocy in several towns around the country, then the band participated in Death Madness Fest 1 (Sibiu) and a few more concerts.
This year Vorus participated in Bucharest Death Fest. Currently the band is working on the songs for the third full-length album entitled “Desolate Eternities” scheduled to be recorded in the fall of 2023 and released by the spring of 2024 by the record label Loud Rage Music from Romania on CD format.eding grinding / thrashy solid tunes."
VORUS current line up:
Uriel – Lead & Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Filip – Rhythm Guitar
Corina – Bass Guitar
Doru – Drums / Percussion
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/vorusdeath/
Polish thrashers NEUTRINA herald their long-awaited EP with „DEATHOCRACY” and lyric video.
Were there awards for consistency, this Bydgoszcz-based band would be granted one for sure. Even working in remote countries hasn’t stopped them from finalizing their first official release. The EP “Fresh Flesh” is going to see the light late March.
In the meantime. Neutrina dropped “Deathocracy” in the form of a digital single (available on all the streaming services) and a lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScItHgYVstE
Their approach to thrash is both American and European, and the lyrical content touches the war on Ukraine.
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio
Line-up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski - drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
Severed Angel, the New York/Pennsylvania-based melodic metal band, returns with their long-awaited sophomore release “Skyward.” After the success and acclaim of their self-titled debut album released in 2023, “Skyward” showcases the band evolving as songwriters while maintaining their original, melodic sound.
“One of the liberating things about being an independent band is that you do not have ‘yes’ men telling you what you can and cannot do,” says Severed Angel lead guitarist Lou Mavs. “At the same time, we have 5 capable musicians, songwriters, and arrangers in this band with equal input that know what our band is all about. We care about melody, we care about structure, and we care about presentation. If we do not like the songs, we will not release them.”
Keyboardist Marc Muchnik says “we were wondering how we could top the first album. After a while, topping the first album became less of a priority, and we prioritized good songwriting and performances. In doing that, we not only completed an album to be a worthy successor to the debut – we improved on what made us Severed Angel.
Produced and mixed by Severed Angel lead vocalist/guitarist Alex Repetti and mastered by Joel Wanasek, “Skyward” showcases the band once again taking all its influences, pouring them in the proverbial blender, and creating a new album of some of the most powerful, melodic, thrashing, and complex music of their careers.
“Tyrant On The Throne,” which is the first single off “Skyward,” showcases the band’s appreciation for groove and technical proficiency.
“Not only is it the first single from the album,” says Severed Angel drummer Wayne Noon, “but it is also our first animated music video. Our friend Mandeer, who is the bassist of the band Frostbite BC, wanted to animate a video that fit the song, and we were open to his ideas. It is a very entertaining video where the soundtrack of our music fits hand in hand with it.”
“Skyward” will be released on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2024, on all their streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, YouTube, and Amazon Music). You can pre-order physical copies on their website https://SeveredAngel.com starting Tuesday, February 13th.
Severed Angel are available for press by email – contact@severedangel.com.
Get ready to go “Skyward” with Severed Angel!
Severed Angel:
Alex Repetti – Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs – Guitar, Vocals
George Dimitri – Bass Guitar
Marc Muchnik – Keyboards
Wayne Noon – Drums
Guest Musician: Gail Bourque – vocals on “Citipati”
Produced and Mixed by Alex Repetti
Mastered by Joel Wanasek
All songs written by Severed Angel
https://SeveredAngel.com
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut album from Pennsylvania's underground Brutal Death Metal Goregrinders GORE MACHINE. MACERATED & LIQUIFIED is up now for pre-order and will be released February 23rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch and bundles.
For fans of : Dying Fetus, Disgorge, Devourment, Gorelord, Dead Infection, Cannibal Corpse, Gorerotted, CBT, Spasm, Lymphatic Phlegm and old Carcass
Gore Machine is an underground Brutal Death Metal Goregrind hybrid project led by Druesome (guitars extinction protocol), who performs all instruments, vocals, and sampling duties. Recorded and mastered DIY, this 10-track concept album revisits the stories of some of the most Darwin or downright bizarre types of ways people have met their demise throughout the past.
Listen to the single "Lunker" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqWG2QUqdN0
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/gore-machine-macerated-liquified-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/macerated-liquified
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/goremachine
Track
listing:
1. Barbequed
2. Bullseye
3. Chainsaw Juggler
4. Unclogging Pipes
5. Rodeo Clown
6. What Happens In The Forest
7. Electric Slide Part 2
8. Lunker
9. Trioxin
10. Workplace Safety
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
https://goremachine.bandcamp.com/
Death
metal enthusiasts, rejoice! VITRIOL finally released their
long-awaited sophomore album, “SUFFER & BECOME” on January
26, 2024!
The emotionally charged lead single, "The Flowers of Sadism," accompanied by a captivating music video, provides a glimpse into the profound and intense sonic journey that awaits listeners.
Featuring titles such as "Shame and its Afterbirth" and "Weaponized Loss," the album explores dark and intricate themes.Guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen reflects on the challenging journey leading to the album's release, describing it as a testament to perseverance and dedication.The title, 'Suffer & Become,' encapsulates the hardships faced during its creation, making the album a poignant expression of the band's artistic evolution. Produced by Rasmussen and mixed by Dave Otero, 'Suffer & Become' not only pushes the boundaries of death metal sonically but also stands as a personal triumph for VITRIOL. The album is a benchmark in their discography, offering an intense, dark, and transformative experience for fans of the genre.
With 'Suffer & Become,' VITRIOL solidifies their position as innovators within the death metal realm. The album, already making waves in the metal scene, showcases the band's uncompromising sound and thematic depth, establishing them as a formidable force in contemporary metal.
https://www.facebook.com/vitriolwarfare
Black psych metal force FURZE to release eighth album “CAW ENTRANCE” . “Caw Entrance” will be available in all formats (CD, LP, tape, digital).
Pre-orders for the album are open now via Devoted Art Propaganda & Polytriad Fingerprints/FURZE Bandcamp
Norwegian black psych metal act Furze and the sole member behind the project, Woe J. Reaper, will release Furze’s eighth album on 5 April 2024. Under licence to Devoted Art Propaganda, “Caw Entrance” will be available in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats. The release will be accompanied by a new T-Shirt design.
Pre-orders can be placed now via Devoted Art Propaganda and Furze’s Bandcamp and Polytriad Fingerprints. The pre-orders will also include an exclusive A2 poster.
The track “Foresee His Infernal Rites” which will be a part of “Caw Entrance” can be streamed now via all major streaming services, including Spotify and Bandcamp.
With “Caw Entrance”, the “Furze penetration” is again at full display and shows a hostile development of songwriting. The album goes even further into the psyche to find creative portals of new kick-ass and old-school black metal! With true fire, Woe J. Reaper demonstrates to the world his shrieking lines of blasphemous poetry, and sometimes you don't know if the way out of the grip is “strength” or “death”.
The way “blasphemy” enters here - it goes so much further than just attacking or mocking religions. In the Furze universe, you’ll be forced to think thrice and hopefully experience the songs with a touch of different power each time you approach them. The rules disappear, questions about mankind enter and your mind penetrates new territory! All Furze albums share this universal spirit of opposites.
Woe J. Reaper says:
“You don't like the production? Oh, luck gently off! Coherently we advise all listeners to grab a nice pair of headphones and listen to this album that way. No background listening sessions will work and not even your stereo for that sake. It's strange but true: special details were impossible to secure into both ways of listening. Don't worry: Lots of work was laid down with mastering too, and what’s closer to a simple level adjustment from the mix worked like a superhorse so the result is clear: Headphone listening sessions are the only way to enter one’s Caw Entrance.”
“Post Mortem Trippin’ is the most obvious example where the guitars are playing different things, totally mono in each left/right side. The balance is only possible to reach if going for headphones! As Cezary from Devoted Art Propaganda himself experienced, this album needs time and then it prevails.”
“Speaking about avails…The old track “Avail the Autocrat of Evil” has been re-recorded for this album and the result is heavier than the original, improved vocals, etc. Furze’s CAW ENTRANCE is again breaking new ground in terms of feeling, songwriting and of course…BLACK PSYCH METAL! Which doesn't mean “stoner-drug black metal”. Did anyone out there actually think that was all there is to it? Are you so brainless???!!??”
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Foresee His Infernal Rites
3. Post Mortem Trippin’
4. W.I.R.E.
5. You Shall Prevail
6. Avail the Autocrat of Evil
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.
Furze and Woe J. Reaper recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set (available 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. The 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.
https://d-a-p.org/
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook
BARON - “BENEATH THE BLAZING ABYSS”
For
fans of: Deicide, Rottrevore, Abhorrence,
early Amorphis, Convulse, Morbid Angel
Finnish band Baron are straddling the styles of death and doom metal in a spectacular manner. In their faster, heavier moments, they seem to be a death metal band through and through but when they slow down, they showcase a wholly different dimension to their sound. They are able to do so without altering their imposing, crushing sound and the transitions in pace never seem abrupt but usually culminate into gigantic heaving and stomping parts as if a mountainous, infernal demon like the one on their artwork has decided to awaken after centuries only to mosh. It's the same the other way around, with slower parts building up to an apocalyptic rampage, volcanic fire spewing all over for added effect, and basically all hell breaking loose. It's only fitting that a Finnish band is tasked with this immense responsibility, with heroes from that land having already mastered both the styles and passed the skills down the generations. Baron are then indeed one of the most promising new bands from that part of the world, possessing the strength as well as having the sensibilities required to make this work, with surprisingly cohesive writing and clean, powerful execution.
Line up:
Tommi Astala - Vocals, Acoustic guitar
Jerry Tamminen - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
Teemu Karell - Guitar
Toni Nisukangas - Bass
Juuso Hämäläinen (Disguised Malignance, Azatoth) - Drums
Cover art by Misha Mono
Track listing:
1. Primordial Possession
2. Infernal Atonement
3. At the Dawn of Damnation
4. Incinerated Evil
5. Bound to the Funeral Pyres
6. Hands of Sin...
7. ...Swallowed by Fires Beneath
Official release date - April 26th, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/baronhki
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Get ready to immerse yourself in the relentless energy of SKELETAL REMAINS as they released "TO CONQUER THE DEVOUT"
This release shows a speed-driven groove fest, capturing the unyielding wrath of an archaic deity. The song's dynamic composition and visceral energy showcase the band's mastery in crafting a powerful and evocative metal experience. From blistering guitar work to commanding vocals, SKELETAL REMAINS prepares listeners for their upcoming album "Fragments Of The Ageless".Circle March 8th on your calendars because that's when "Fragments of the Ageless" is set to drop, delivering an intense sonic experience.
The metal world is about to be shaken by the arrival of "To Conquer the Devout" and the album on it's way!
https://www.facebook.com/SkeletalRemainsDeathMetal
EXA – “LEFT IN SHARDS”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CD
Label: Independent Release
Genre : Thrash / Metal
For fans of : Kreator, Testament, Pantera, Slayer, Exodus, Metallica and so on…..
This new album will be their second full-length and it will come out as an Independent Release. The release date is set for February 9, 2024.
Tracklist:
01. Return to Madness
02. Under his Eye
03. Dead Child Eyes
04. Hire to Fire
05. Mind Free
06. Left in Shards
07. Witch Hunt
08. Cease to Exist
09. Circadian
10. King Terror
German thrash metal powerhouse EXA is set to shake the foundations of the thrash metal scene with the highly anticipated release of their second studio album, ‘Left in Shards’. This sonic onslaught is poised to catapult the band to new heights, solidifying their reputation as one of the genre's most formidable newcomer acts.
With a raw and unrelenting energy that defines their signature sound, EXA has meticulously crafted ‘Left in Shards’ to deliver an amazing experience for metal enthusiasts worldwide. Known for their blistering riffs, relentless drums, and aggressive vocals, the band continues to evolve their sound while staying true to the roots that have earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
‘Left in Shards’ explores themes ranging from societal discord to personal introspection, creating a narrative that is both powerful and resonant. The album showcases EXA's musical prowess and maturity, weaving a tapestry of aggression and melody that is bound to captivate listeners from start to finish.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by the band's own Tom EXA (Tschernig) at LTMF Studios, ‘Left in Shards’ reaches new heights of sonic excellence. Tom's expertise behind the boards has allowed EXA to capture the essence of their live performance while achieving a level of production that elevates the album to a pro level within the genre.
‘Left in Shards’ will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, starting February 9th 2024. Physical copies and exclusive merchandise can be preordered through the band's official website at https://exa-thrash.de/
EXA invites fans, media, and industry professionals to join them in celebrating the release of ‘Left in Shards’ and to experience the power of German thrash metal at its finest.
https://exa-band.jimdofree.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EXAthrashofficial/
NEWS 27.1.2024SHAKRA – „INVINCIBLE“
NEKROTHORAX – „NEKROLOGIE”
STEEL CRUSHER - " METAL POSSESSED "
Aus der brasilianischen Prog-Schmiede NOTURNALL: Brandneues Musikvideo “Shadows (Walking Through)”und eine Zwei-Track-Single feat. Mike Portnoy!
Ah, der Reiz des Reisens – auf der Straße und besonders in der Luft! Die Leichtigkeit des Lebens als fahrender Spielmann des 21. Jahrhunderts! Die Meilen ziehen vorüber wie die sanfte Brise deiner perfekt temperierten Klimaanlage, während sich ein munterer kleiner Wassertropfen von deinem beschlagenen Softdrinkglas löst ...
... Ob dies ein guter Zeitpunkt ist, um aufzuwachen oder nicht, darüber lässt sich sicher streiten, denn man würde sich dadurch wahrscheinlich eine Fülle redlich erträumter Vergnügungen entgehen lassen. Andererseits beginnt das wahre Abenteuer doch erst bei der Landung, oder etwa nicht? Zumindest trifft das für die brasilianischen Power-Progger NOTURNALL zu – oder besser gesagt für das, was von der Band nach einem viertägigen Horrortrip übrig geblieben war, um von Brasilien zur ersten australischen Show ihrer ausgedehnten Tour zu gelangen. Vom verschwundenen Sänger über die fehlende Bassgitarre bis hin zum Totalverlust aller Klamotten – das Schicksal hatte es dieses Mal wirklich auf die Jungs abgesehen!
Vielleicht muss das Leben manchmal etwas aus den Fugen geraten, damit die eigene Perspektive die Welt ein wenig mehr erstrahlen lässt? Vom verzeihenden Publikum über Straßenmusiker, die einem ihren Bass leihen, bis hin zu der Art von Erleichterung, die einem nur Mitmenschen geben können, die sogar ihre Underdaks mit einem teilen – es sind eben doch die großartigen Dinge im Leben, die zählen. Noch großartiger wird es, wenn der eigene Schlagzeuger sich live auf der Bühne mit einer Legende wie Mike Portnoy messen darf!
Der Superlativ wäre dann, daraus eine rituelle Gewohnheit zu machen und zu sehen, wohin das Ganze führt. Neugierig geworden?
Los geht's, “Scream! For!!! Me!!! (Live in Sao Paulo feat. Mike Portnoy)” und “Scream! For!! Me!!! (Live in Nova Friburgo feat. Mike Portnoy)”: https://orcd.co/screamformelive
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/gBwAAhMzaDo
Und wenn wir schon dabei sind, uns über die lieben Jungs lustig zu machen, weil sie mitten in einer großen Tournee ihren Sänger verlieren, dann lasst uns das wieder gutmachen, indem wir den schieren Wahnsinn von Thiago Bianchis hochdynamischem Gesang würdigen – am besten anhand des brandneuen, bombastischen Musikvideos zu ihrer zeitlosen Powerballade “Shadows (Walking Through)”:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDeIJViBjLA
Der Song ist auch auf der internationalen Veröffentlichung ihres aktuellen Albums “COSMIC REDEMPTION” zu hören, das NOTURNALL Ende letzten Jahres den Weg in den globalen Metal ebnete. 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.
Apropos weitermachen: Die Jungs sind wieder zusammen und sollten jetzt mit einigen von euch Glücklichen eine tolle Zeit haben – auf der 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise! Diese außergewöhnlichen Shows werden etwas ganz Besonderes sein, denn auf dem Schiff werden NOTURNALL wieder mit ihrem Gitarrenhelden Mike Orlando, der maßgeblich zum Album beigetragen hat, auf der Bühne stehen. Mit der Rückreise nach Brasilien im Anschluss an die Kreuzfahrt schließt sich für die Band der große Kreis, der sie rund um die Welt geführt hat: Brasilien - Europa - Australien - USA - Brasilien.
Die Tournee mag zu Ende sein, jedoch nur vorerst: Zumindest an ihre Fans in Südamerika wird sich die rastlose Band in Kürze mit einer ganzen Reihe neuer Tourdaten für 2024 wenden.
In der Zwischenzeit freuen sich NOTURNALL über einen frischen Deal mit RUBICON MUSIC (Japan), der Cosmic Redemption auch auf dem japanischen Markt verfügbar macht. Und da die Jungs einfach nicht stillsitzen können, werden sie später in diesem Jahr auch dort touren!
Sichere dir dein Exemplar von NOTURNALLs “Cosmic Redemption” jetzt unter: https://orcd.co/cosmic_redemption
Trackliste
CD "Cosmic Redemption":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.
https://noturnall.com.br/en/
https://www.facebook.com/noturnallband
Als Anhänger des sogenannten "Death & Roll" ist die Band HELLMAN ein Projekt des Musikproduzenten Felipe Ferrada, der auch für seine Arbeit als FOH-Techniker mit prominenten Bands wie BBS Paranoicos und Nuclear und für seine Arbeit bei der internationalen Booking-Agentur Ferroda Booking bekannt ist. Die Band besteht aus Pedro Puente am Schlagzeug, der zuvor bei der Thrash-Metal-Band Conflicted in Arica spielte, und Sebastián Puente (Gitarre), ebenfalls Mitglied von Nuclear.
HELLMAN veröffentlichten Anfang 2022 ein Promo-Tape, das Teil einer Promo-EP war, die auf allen wichtigen digitalen Plattformen verbreitet wurde. Das Werk mit dem Titel "Desktop Genocide" führte die Band zu Auftritten auf mehreren Bühnen in ganz Chile.
"Born, Suffering, Death" - ein Album mit zehn Songs, das über den konventionellen Lebenszyklus eines Menschen in der heutigen Gesellschaft, die Zerstörung unserer Umwelt und soziale Konflikte, die den Menschen in den sicheren Tod führen, spricht. Es ist ein hasserfülltes Album mit zehn energiegeladenen Songs, die einen neuen schweren Sound aus Südamerika offenbaren.
Dieses erdrückende Debütalbum enthält auch eine besondere Hommage an die schwedische Death & Roll-Band Entombed, einschließlich des Songs "Out of Hand" vom klassischen "Wolverine Blues"-Album.
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Die britischen Deathsters MALEDICTION kehren
nach einer langen Aufnahmepause mit ihrem neuen Meisterwerk "THE SOIL
THRONE" zurück!Die neue 6-Track-Veröffentlichung ist auf allen Formaten erhältlich - Vinyl (in Schwarz oder Splatter), CD und Tape von Cosmic Key Creations und Macho Records.
Die Band war in den späten 80er und frühen 90er Jahren eine wichtige Größe in der weltweiten Underground-Szene. Sie veröffentlichten mehrere EPs und Comp-Tracks und traten in ganz Großbritannien mit Bands wie My Dying Bride, Bolt Thrower, Benediction und einer Reihe anderer Metal-Größen auf. Ein Sprung ins Jahr 2016 und die Band hat sich mit 4 der ursprünglichen Mitglieder neu formiert und die 15-Track-CD-Compilation "Chronology of Distortion" auf Dark Blasphemies Records veröffentlicht.
Es ist 30 Jahre her, dass die Band neue Aufnahmen veröffentlicht hat - aber hier ist "The Soil Throne"! Das Album repräsentiert MALEDICTION in ihrer brutalsten Form. Mit 2 brandneuen Tracks und aktualisierten Versionen von alten und Mid-Era-Songs und einer unvergleichlichen Produktion katapultiert diese Veröffentlichung MALEDICTION zurück in die Szene und zeigt die Band von ihrer besten Seite.
Ein neues Musikvideo gibt es auch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHFWeRakUWQ
"The Omerta Masquerade" ist ein Track, der unter die Haut geht!
https://www.facebook.com/MaledictionUK/
Black metal enthusiasts brace yourselves! Black metal force NASTERGAL proudly announces the digital release of their highly anticipated album, "THE UNTOLD WAR," slated for March 15, 2024. This auditory masterpiece will be unleashed globally via Wormholedeath.
Following
the resounding success of their EP, "Solitude," unveiled to the world
in 2022 under the Wormholedeath banner, Nastergal continues their sonic saga
with their debut full-length album. A dark and enigmatic opus, "The Untold
War" emerges as an ode to existential turmoil, drawing inspiration from
the profound wisdom encapsulated within Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work,
"Thus Spoke Zarathustra.""We are grateful to work with such a dedicated label to make “The Untold War” a worldwide reality," expressed the band. "This album is an extension of our musical journey, delving deeper into the depths of philosophical introspection and raw emotional intensity."Nastergal is an international black metal band formed by Jacques Valentyn (guitars) and Riaan Coertze (drums), that expanded their lineup with Marco Toba (bass) and Evgen Zoidze (vocals). Their music, inspired by various extreme metal acts, offers a distinctive approach to the Black Metal genre. Their latest album, “The Untold War,” follows their EP “Solitude,” delving into Zarathustra's internal battles, exploring self-realization and the conflicts of a world filled with deception and ignorance. Inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," the album challenges the concept that human values stem from divine or natural sources, focusing on the hidden internal struggles we keep concealed.
Tracklist:
1.Brothers in War
2. The Stillest Hour
3. Redemption
4. Involuntary Bliss
5. The Underworld
6. Will to Power
7. My Wandering Soul
8. The Vision
9. Immaculate Perception
10. The Three Evils
Prepare to be enveloped in the unrelenting darkness and profound artistry that defines Nastergal's "The Untold War."
https://wormholedeath.com/
www.youtube.com/@nastergal1558
www.facebook.com/Nastergal
The
highly-anticipated debut album from Hauntologist, the new project from
Polish black metal stalwarts The Fall and Darkside, is out now
via No Solace.Watch a new trailer for “Hollow”: https://fb.watch/pYtLmj4kXv/
Listen to “Hollow”:
https://bit.ly/Hauntologist-Hollow-YT
https://hauntologist.bandcamp.com
Due to technical issues with the digital distributor, “Hollow” has temporarily disappeared from most streaming services and won’t be back online until 7th February. Keep an eye on the band’s social media profiles for further updates.
Although the material is only about to be released now, the roots of the project go back many years and due to the band members’ busy schedules, they were waiting for the right time to unleash their creativity. The Fall - known for his work with Owls Woods Graves, Over the Voids… and as a live bassist for Mgła - and Darkside - known as the Mgła and Kriegsmaschine drummer - decided to venture further than the typical and conventional boundaries of black metal in their musical exploration.
Over the years, the band has undergone numerous clinical deaths and reanimations but eventually recorded their debut “Hollow” in 2023. Deeply rooted in negative metal music, it leans toward other genres and forms of expression to seek musical analogies of sleepless nights and surreal, anxiety-provoking hallucinations.
“Hollow” could be described as a field recording of a feverish nightmare. Despite its metal foundations, the music on “Hollow” constantly turns into side streets of other, often difficult to term and locate, music genres. It is an album built on the foundation of rubble and debris of visions that developed and died back throughout the years. The documentation of spirit decay and life slipping through the fingers.
Hauntologist are:
The Fall – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Darkside – Drums
www.facebook.com/hauntologist
Deva, Romania based Death Metal squad VORUS announce the release date for their upcoming third full-length album "DESOLATE ETERNITIES” for the 1st of March, on CD format in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.
Pre-orders are now open here:
https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/album/vorus-desolate-eternities
https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/764551-vorus-desolate-eternities
"Dormant Malignancy", a new single taken off "Desolate
Eternities" is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNRNWbmIZaUHere’s what the band founder Uriel had to say about the new album: “Following the tradition of putting out a new full album every 3 years, here we are working on the new songs for the upcoming Vorus third album “Desolate Eternities“, a more balanced and dynamic plethora of new compositions combining our classic death metal approach with a more faster / brutal tempo and slow mid-paced sections to ear-bleAbout VORUS:
Established in 2017 as a solo project of the American death metal musician Uriel (Morbicus, Necrorite, Reveler, Putred, ex-Gutwrench, ex-Cryptic Realms etc) active since 1989 and relocated to Romania back in 2014. Vorus first release “Chamber of Laments” demo tape as solo formula was released by the fall, 2017.
Uriel‘s wife, Corina (ex-Deimos, ex-Atys, Reveler, Putred etc.) joined the band in September, 2017 on the bass guitar.
As a duo, Vorus recorded their debut full-length album “The Wretched Path” in December 2017, released on CD and tape in April. 2018 also the split with the band Necrorite in May 2018, then in October 2018 the “Inflicted Sufferance” EP was released in both formats as well. In April 2019 following a 4 way split with Rotheads, Engrossed and Eruptive released in both formats.
In August 2019, Doru (Malpraxis, Evergreed, ex-Necrovile, etc) drummer from Cluj-Napoca joined the band permanently, 2020 is the year that marks the live debut of Vorus band on a mini tour in Transylvania with the bands Oncology and Left Hand Path.
In May 2021, the band released their second full-length album entitled “Traversing the Non-Existence“. Shortly after the album, Vorus welcomed a new member, Filip (Necrotum, Demoted, Putred, etc) a very young guitarist from Brasov joined the band on the rhythm guitar position. With this formula, “The Crypt of Shadows” EP was recorded in October, 2021 on tape only. In 2022, Vorus performed in a mini tour with Malpraxis, Invader and Omnitrocy in several towns around the country, then the band participated in Death Madness Fest 1 (Sibiu) and a few more concerts.
This year Vorus participated in Bucharest Death Fest. Currently the band is working on the songs for the third full-length album entitled “Desolate Eternities” scheduled to be recorded in the fall of 2023 and released by the spring of 2024 by the record label Loud Rage Music from Romania on CD format.eding grinding / thrashy solid tunes."
VORUS current line up:
Uriel – Lead & Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
Filip – Rhythm Guitar
Corina – Bass Guitar
Doru – Drums / Percussion
https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic
https://www.facebook.com/vorusdeath/
Polish thrashers NEUTRINA herald their long-awaited EP with „DEATHOCRACY” and lyric video.
Were there awards for consistency, this Bydgoszcz-based band would be granted one for sure. Even working in remote countries hasn’t stopped them from finalizing their first official release. The EP “Fresh Flesh” is going to see the light late March.
In the meantime. Neutrina dropped “Deathocracy” in the form of a digital single (available on all the streaming services) and a lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScItHgYVstE
Their approach to thrash is both American and European, and the lyrical content touches the war on Ukraine.
The band was formed in 2013 by the guitarists Miko and Zukier, who met on their way to Metalfest. Moraw sat behind the drums, and Spawacz grabbed the bass and microphone. With this lineup, the first single was released. After a short time they recorded an EP, which never saw daylight. They played a few concerts, visited a couple of cities, and in the meantime Eryk replaced Zukier, and Młody sat behind the drumkit. It stayed that way until the hell swallowed them up.
With the same lineup, they broke through the hordes of evil, screwed million of demons and returned to the world of the living. Their rage is reaching its peak, so they're eager to smash a few places where they can!
EP - Fresh Flesh
1. Dethocracy
2. Just Thrash
3. Fresh Flesh
4. IT
5. Neutrina (Bonus)
Recorded at YacobRecords Studio
Line-up :
Mateusz ,,Spawacz” Cieslik - vocals, bass
Miko Kuczynski - guitar
Eryk Borys - guitar
Damian ,,Młody" Czyżewski - drums
https://www.youtube.com/@NeutrinaOfficial
https://www.facebook.com/neutrina.band
Severed Angel, the New York/Pennsylvania-based melodic metal band, returns with their long-awaited sophomore release “Skyward.” After the success and acclaim of their self-titled debut album released in 2023, “Skyward” showcases the band evolving as songwriters while maintaining their original, melodic sound.
“One of the liberating things about being an independent band is that you do not have ‘yes’ men telling you what you can and cannot do,” says Severed Angel lead guitarist Lou Mavs. “At the same time, we have 5 capable musicians, songwriters, and arrangers in this band with equal input that know what our band is all about. We care about melody, we care about structure, and we care about presentation. If we do not like the songs, we will not release them.”
Keyboardist Marc Muchnik says “we were wondering how we could top the first album. After a while, topping the first album became less of a priority, and we prioritized good songwriting and performances. In doing that, we not only completed an album to be a worthy successor to the debut – we improved on what made us Severed Angel.
Produced and mixed by Severed Angel lead vocalist/guitarist Alex Repetti and mastered by Joel Wanasek, “Skyward” showcases the band once again taking all its influences, pouring them in the proverbial blender, and creating a new album of some of the most powerful, melodic, thrashing, and complex music of their careers.
“Tyrant On The Throne,” which is the first single off “Skyward,” showcases the band’s appreciation for groove and technical proficiency.
“Not only is it the first single from the album,” says Severed Angel drummer Wayne Noon, “but it is also our first animated music video. Our friend Mandeer, who is the bassist of the band Frostbite BC, wanted to animate a video that fit the song, and we were open to his ideas. It is a very entertaining video where the soundtrack of our music fits hand in hand with it.”
“Skyward” will be released on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2024, on all their streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, YouTube, and Amazon Music). You can pre-order physical copies on their website https://SeveredAngel.com starting Tuesday, February 13th.
Severed Angel are available for press by email – contact@severedangel.com.
Get ready to go “Skyward” with Severed Angel!
Severed Angel:
Alex Repetti – Vocals, Guitar
Lou Mavs – Guitar, Vocals
George Dimitri – Bass Guitar
Marc Muchnik – Keyboards
Wayne Noon – Drums
Guest Musician: Gail Bourque – vocals on “Citipati”
Produced and Mixed by Alex Repetti
Mastered by Joel Wanasek
All songs written by Severed Angel
https://SeveredAngel.com
Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut album from Pennsylvania's underground Brutal Death Metal Goregrinders GORE MACHINE. MACERATED & LIQUIFIED is up now for pre-order and will be released February 23rd on CD and Digital formats along with merch and bundles.
For fans of : Dying Fetus, Disgorge, Devourment, Gorelord, Dead Infection, Cannibal Corpse, Gorerotted, CBT, Spasm, Lymphatic Phlegm and old Carcass
Gore Machine is an underground Brutal Death Metal Goregrind hybrid project led by Druesome (guitars extinction protocol), who performs all instruments, vocals, and sampling duties. Recorded and mastered DIY, this 10-track concept album revisits the stories of some of the most Darwin or downright bizarre types of ways people have met their demise throughout the past.
Listen to the single "Lunker" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqWG2QUqdN0
Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/gore-machine-macerated-liquified-cd
Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/macerated-liquified
Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/goremachine
Track
listing:1. Barbequed
2. Bullseye
3. Chainsaw Juggler
4. Unclogging Pipes
5. Rodeo Clown
6. What Happens In The Forest
7. Electric Slide Part 2
8. Lunker
9. Trioxin
10. Workplace Safety
www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath
https://goremachine.bandcamp.com/
Death
metal enthusiasts, rejoice! VITRIOL finally released their
long-awaited sophomore album, “SUFFER & BECOME” on January
26, 2024!The emotionally charged lead single, "The Flowers of Sadism," accompanied by a captivating music video, provides a glimpse into the profound and intense sonic journey that awaits listeners.
Featuring titles such as "Shame and its Afterbirth" and "Weaponized Loss," the album explores dark and intricate themes.Guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen reflects on the challenging journey leading to the album's release, describing it as a testament to perseverance and dedication.The title, 'Suffer & Become,' encapsulates the hardships faced during its creation, making the album a poignant expression of the band's artistic evolution. Produced by Rasmussen and mixed by Dave Otero, 'Suffer & Become' not only pushes the boundaries of death metal sonically but also stands as a personal triumph for VITRIOL. The album is a benchmark in their discography, offering an intense, dark, and transformative experience for fans of the genre.
With 'Suffer & Become,' VITRIOL solidifies their position as innovators within the death metal realm. The album, already making waves in the metal scene, showcases the band's uncompromising sound and thematic depth, establishing them as a formidable force in contemporary metal.
https://www.facebook.com/vitriolwarfare
Black psych metal force FURZE to release eighth album “CAW ENTRANCE” . “Caw Entrance” will be available in all formats (CD, LP, tape, digital).
Pre-orders for the album are open now via Devoted Art Propaganda & Polytriad Fingerprints/FURZE Bandcamp
Norwegian black psych metal act Furze and the sole member behind the project, Woe J. Reaper, will release Furze’s eighth album on 5 April 2024. Under licence to Devoted Art Propaganda, “Caw Entrance” will be available in CD, LP, cassette and digital formats. The release will be accompanied by a new T-Shirt design.
Pre-orders can be placed now via Devoted Art Propaganda and Furze’s Bandcamp and Polytriad Fingerprints. The pre-orders will also include an exclusive A2 poster.
The track “Foresee His Infernal Rites” which will be a part of “Caw Entrance” can be streamed now via all major streaming services, including Spotify and Bandcamp.
With “Caw Entrance”, the “Furze penetration” is again at full display and shows a hostile development of songwriting. The album goes even further into the psyche to find creative portals of new kick-ass and old-school black metal! With true fire, Woe J. Reaper demonstrates to the world his shrieking lines of blasphemous poetry, and sometimes you don't know if the way out of the grip is “strength” or “death”.
The way “blasphemy” enters here - it goes so much further than just attacking or mocking religions. In the Furze universe, you’ll be forced to think thrice and hopefully experience the songs with a touch of different power each time you approach them. The rules disappear, questions about mankind enter and your mind penetrates new territory! All Furze albums share this universal spirit of opposites.
Woe J. Reaper says:
“You don't like the production? Oh, luck gently off! Coherently we advise all listeners to grab a nice pair of headphones and listen to this album that way. No background listening sessions will work and not even your stereo for that sake. It's strange but true: special details were impossible to secure into both ways of listening. Don't worry: Lots of work was laid down with mastering too, and what’s closer to a simple level adjustment from the mix worked like a superhorse so the result is clear: Headphone listening sessions are the only way to enter one’s Caw Entrance.”
“Post Mortem Trippin’ is the most obvious example where the guitars are playing different things, totally mono in each left/right side. The balance is only possible to reach if going for headphones! As Cezary from Devoted Art Propaganda himself experienced, this album needs time and then it prevails.”
“Speaking about avails…The old track “Avail the Autocrat of Evil” has been re-recorded for this album and the result is heavier than the original, improved vocals, etc. Furze’s CAW ENTRANCE is again breaking new ground in terms of feeling, songwriting and of course…BLACK PSYCH METAL! Which doesn't mean “stoner-drug black metal”. Did anyone out there actually think that was all there is to it? Are you so brainless???!!??”
Tracklist: 1. Intro
2. Foresee His Infernal Rites
3. Post Mortem Trippin’
4. W.I.R.E.
5. You Shall Prevail
6. Avail the Autocrat of Evil
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.
Furze and Woe J. Reaper recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with the release of a limited and special edition cassette box set (available 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. The 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.
https://d-a-p.org/
https://furze.bandcamp.com/
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BARON - “BENEATH THE BLAZING ABYSS”
For
fans of: Deicide, Rottrevore, Abhorrence,
early Amorphis, Convulse, Morbid AngelFinnish band Baron are straddling the styles of death and doom metal in a spectacular manner. In their faster, heavier moments, they seem to be a death metal band through and through but when they slow down, they showcase a wholly different dimension to their sound. They are able to do so without altering their imposing, crushing sound and the transitions in pace never seem abrupt but usually culminate into gigantic heaving and stomping parts as if a mountainous, infernal demon like the one on their artwork has decided to awaken after centuries only to mosh. It's the same the other way around, with slower parts building up to an apocalyptic rampage, volcanic fire spewing all over for added effect, and basically all hell breaking loose. It's only fitting that a Finnish band is tasked with this immense responsibility, with heroes from that land having already mastered both the styles and passed the skills down the generations. Baron are then indeed one of the most promising new bands from that part of the world, possessing the strength as well as having the sensibilities required to make this work, with surprisingly cohesive writing and clean, powerful execution.
Line up:
Tommi Astala - Vocals, Acoustic guitar
Jerry Tamminen - Guitar, Vocals, Programming
Teemu Karell - Guitar
Toni Nisukangas - Bass
Juuso Hämäläinen (Disguised Malignance, Azatoth) - Drums
Cover art by Misha Mono
Track listing:
1. Primordial Possession
2. Infernal Atonement
3. At the Dawn of Damnation
4. Incinerated Evil
5. Bound to the Funeral Pyres
6. Hands of Sin...
7. ...Swallowed by Fires Beneath
Official release date - April 26th, 2024
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Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Get ready to immerse yourself in the relentless energy of SKELETAL REMAINS as they released "TO CONQUER THE DEVOUT"
This release shows a speed-driven groove fest, capturing the unyielding wrath of an archaic deity. The song's dynamic composition and visceral energy showcase the band's mastery in crafting a powerful and evocative metal experience. From blistering guitar work to commanding vocals, SKELETAL REMAINS prepares listeners for their upcoming album "Fragments Of The Ageless".Circle March 8th on your calendars because that's when "Fragments of the Ageless" is set to drop, delivering an intense sonic experience.
The metal world is about to be shaken by the arrival of "To Conquer the Devout" and the album on it's way!
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EXA – “LEFT IN SHARDS”
Format: Digital CD / Physical CDLabel: Independent Release
Genre : Thrash / Metal
For fans of : Kreator, Testament, Pantera, Slayer, Exodus, Metallica and so on…..
This new album will be their second full-length and it will come out as an Independent Release. The release date is set for February 9, 2024.
Tracklist:
01. Return to Madness
02. Under his Eye
03. Dead Child Eyes
04. Hire to Fire
05. Mind Free
06. Left in Shards
07. Witch Hunt
08. Cease to Exist
09. Circadian
10. King Terror
German thrash metal powerhouse EXA is set to shake the foundations of the thrash metal scene with the highly anticipated release of their second studio album, ‘Left in Shards’. This sonic onslaught is poised to catapult the band to new heights, solidifying their reputation as one of the genre's most formidable newcomer acts.
With a raw and unrelenting energy that defines their signature sound, EXA has meticulously crafted ‘Left in Shards’ to deliver an amazing experience for metal enthusiasts worldwide. Known for their blistering riffs, relentless drums, and aggressive vocals, the band continues to evolve their sound while staying true to the roots that have earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
‘Left in Shards’ explores themes ranging from societal discord to personal introspection, creating a narrative that is both powerful and resonant. The album showcases EXA's musical prowess and maturity, weaving a tapestry of aggression and melody that is bound to captivate listeners from start to finish.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by the band's own Tom EXA (Tschernig) at LTMF Studios, ‘Left in Shards’ reaches new heights of sonic excellence. Tom's expertise behind the boards has allowed EXA to capture the essence of their live performance while achieving a level of production that elevates the album to a pro level within the genre.
‘Left in Shards’ will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, starting February 9th 2024. Physical copies and exclusive merchandise can be preordered through the band's official website at https://exa-thrash.de/
EXA invites fans, media, and industry professionals to join them in celebrating the release of ‘Left in Shards’ and to experience the power of German thrash metal at its finest.
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Ganz
faul auf der Haut liegen ist nun gar nicht unser Ding. Wenn man schon in Sachen
Konzerten doch immer mehr schwächelt, sollte man sich wenigstens mit nen paar einigermaßen
aktuellen Veröffentlichungen auf dem Laufenden halten. Denn gerade hier gibt es
doch immer mal wieder was ganz Leckeres zu entdecken, was sicherlich für den
einen oder anderen unter Euch durchaus auch mehr als interessant sein dürfte.LEATHER BRIGADE – „ PRAY TO THE KNIFE” ( TAPE/EP)
FRENATRON – “ “TROUBLE IN WARSAW” ( LIVE IN POLAND) ( TAPE )
HEREAFTER – „REH“ YEAR 2022“( PROBE DEMO)
MOSHQUITO – „ FOUR DECADES OF INFERNO "
Mit
der aktuelle FU Printausgabe Nr . 58 geht es eher doch etwas
schleppender voran , da es auch diesmal wieder Bands gibt ,welche einen
allen Anschein nach dann doch mal wieder hängen lassen . Dennoch
will unsereins irgendwie versuchen ,die nächste "Klolektüre "
so in der Drehe Ende Februar /Anfang März rauszuhauen . Als
kleinen Appetitsanreger könnt ihr hier schon mal nen Blick aufs
aktuelle Cover werfen .
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WALPURGISNACHT 2024
Das DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM geht mit seinem
zweiten Festival, der WALPURGISNACHT, in die dritte Runde.
26.4/27.4 Berlin „Orwohaus „
THE VISION BLEAK (GER)
THY LIGHT (BRA)
DORNENREICH (AUT) (World exclusive double show in 2024)
1914 (UKR)
SUN OF THE SLEEPLESS (GER)
LUCIFERS CHILD (GRE)
DECEMBER NOIR (GER)
TRIVAX (IRN/UK)
PERCHTA (AUT)
MÜTTERLEIN (FRA)
MOTHER AUGUSTA (ITA)
DEATH CULT 69 (GER)
HAERESIS (GER)
GASBRAND (GER)
ABGLANZ (GER)
Die Tagesaufteilung steht bereits fest.
Zudem sind ab sofort neben regulären Wochenendtickets auch Tageskarten verfügbar: https://shop.demortemetdiabolum.de/
ARROGANZ - Neue EP "SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS" ab heute als Bandcamp-Only Release / 2 Songs als Video online!
Die DEATH DOOM PUNKS melden sich zurück! Und ARROGANZ sind immer noch da, wo sie hingehören. Im Untergrund, ganz oben.
Mit der SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS EP zeigt das Trio mit fünf Songs sein gesamtes Spektrum.
Von räudig aggressiv bis dunkel atmosphärisch, mit rasenden Blast Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ liefern.
Für musikalische Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band gefeiert. Andere werfen es ihr vor. Das Dreiergespann gibt einen Sch**ß auf beides.
Daher überrascht es auch nicht, dass ARROGANZ diese Veröffentlichung für ein Statement nutzen.
Die SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS EP wird es in digitaler Form nur auf Bandcamp zu hören (und downloaden) geben – gängige “Streaming-Riesen” bleiben hier außen vor.
SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS ist aus dem Untergrund für den Untergrund… und als Vorgeschmack zu verstehen. Denn von ARROGANZ kommt dieses Jahr noch mehr!
SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS ab heute 18:00 nur hier:
https://arroganz.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-outlaws
https://scr-arroganz.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-outlaws
Außerdem gibt es hier ab 18:00 ein Video mit den beiden Songs „Old Manacle“ und „The Self“:
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At the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, French combo DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE will release its third album "KINTSUGI", 11 tracks of pure darkness, apocalyptic atmospheres and tormented voices on May 3rd, 2024 via My Kingdom Music on digipakCD, LP and digital and you can pre-order at https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
First album to see Simon Perrin's presence behind the microphones, "Kintsugi" is an intimate introspective trip within the wounds of the human being, a dark and melancholic album of acid Black Metal with some melodic lights emerging from a gloomy sludge scenery.
The Parisian combo paints a macabre grey horizon following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
Feast your eyes on the amazing cover artwork created by Vaderetro and
check out the tracklist that is:
1. Inapte
2. Kintsugi
3. La Parabole Des Aveugles
4. Ichinawa
5. Le Sens Du Vent
6. Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat
7. Attrition
8. Fragmenté
9. Miserere
10. Brisé
11. Partie
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Symphonic black metal ensemble VESPERIAN SORROW is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, AWAKEN THE GREYLIGHT.
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WALPURGISNACHT 2024
Das DE MORTEM ET DIABOLUM geht mit seinem
zweiten Festival, der WALPURGISNACHT, in die dritte Runde.26.4/27.4 Berlin „Orwohaus „
THE VISION BLEAK (GER)
THY LIGHT (BRA)
DORNENREICH (AUT) (World exclusive double show in 2024)
1914 (UKR)
SUN OF THE SLEEPLESS (GER)
LUCIFERS CHILD (GRE)
DECEMBER NOIR (GER)
TRIVAX (IRN/UK)
PERCHTA (AUT)
MÜTTERLEIN (FRA)
MOTHER AUGUSTA (ITA)
DEATH CULT 69 (GER)
HAERESIS (GER)
GASBRAND (GER)
ABGLANZ (GER)
Die Tagesaufteilung steht bereits fest.
Zudem sind ab sofort neben regulären Wochenendtickets auch Tageskarten verfügbar: https://shop.demortemetdiabolum.de/
ARROGANZ - Neue EP "SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS" ab heute als Bandcamp-Only Release / 2 Songs als Video online!
Die DEATH DOOM PUNKS melden sich zurück! Und ARROGANZ sind immer noch da, wo sie hingehören. Im Untergrund, ganz oben.
Mit der SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS EP zeigt das Trio mit fünf Songs sein gesamtes Spektrum.
Von räudig aggressiv bis dunkel atmosphärisch, mit rasenden Blast Parts und D-Beats bis hin zu obskuren Doom-Passagen – ARROGANZ liefern.
Für musikalische Kompromisslosigkeit wird die Band gefeiert. Andere werfen es ihr vor. Das Dreiergespann gibt einen Sch**ß auf beides.
Daher überrascht es auch nicht, dass ARROGANZ diese Veröffentlichung für ein Statement nutzen.
Die SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS EP wird es in digitaler Form nur auf Bandcamp zu hören (und downloaden) geben – gängige “Streaming-Riesen” bleiben hier außen vor.
SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS ist aus dem Untergrund für den Untergrund… und als Vorgeschmack zu verstehen. Denn von ARROGANZ kommt dieses Jahr noch mehr!
SPIRITUAL OUTLAWS ab heute 18:00 nur hier:
https://arroganz.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-outlaws
https://scr-arroganz.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-outlaws
Außerdem gibt es hier ab 18:00 ein Video mit den beiden Songs „Old Manacle“ und „The Self“:
https://www.facebook.com/arroganzgermany
At the crossroads of Black Metal, Doom and Sludge, French combo DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE will release its third album "KINTSUGI", 11 tracks of pure darkness, apocalyptic atmospheres and tormented voices on May 3rd, 2024 via My Kingdom Music on digipakCD, LP and digital and you can pre-order at https://shorturl.at/ejUV5
First album to see Simon Perrin's presence behind the microphones, "Kintsugi" is an intimate introspective trip within the wounds of the human being, a dark and melancholic album of acid Black Metal with some melodic lights emerging from a gloomy sludge scenery.
The Parisian combo paints a macabre grey horizon following in the footsteps of bands like Neurosis, Mayhem, Cult Of Luna, Akhlys, Regarde Les Hommes Tomber.
Feast your eyes on the amazing cover artwork created by Vaderetro and
check out the tracklist that is: 1. Inapte
2. Kintsugi
3. La Parabole Des Aveugles
4. Ichinawa
5. Le Sens Du Vent
6. Vulnerant Omnes, Ultima Necat
7. Attrition
8. Fragmenté
9. Miserere
10. Brisé
11. Partie
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https://www.facebook.com/DALPdoom
Symphonic black metal ensemble VESPERIAN SORROW is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, AWAKEN THE GREYLIGHT.
This
monumental album marks the band's triumphant return after a twelve-year hiatus
and showcases their evolution and artistic maturity. Awaken the Greylight is
a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements,
delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. Fans can expect an
intense and atmospheric journey, filled with intricate melodies, powerful
symphonies, and the signature raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW's sound.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
The band has released two singles from Awaken the Greylight. Stream "A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dPSnQInaA
Check out the newly released "An Epistle to the Prime Vivified" at https://orcd.co/an-epistle
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:
1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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Diving
into the depths of human mentality, "Sanatorium" traverses
profound themes exploring depression, schizophrenia, violence, politics,
religion, war, and oppression. Crafted with poignant lyricism, the album
promises an intense and reflective auditory journey that resonates far beyond
the conventional boundaries of metal music.
Produced at the revered Casanegra studio situated in São Paulo, Brazil, "Sanatorium" was expertly overseen by Rafael Augusto Lopes, the former guitarist of Torture Squad, renowned for his production work on Crypta's recent album. Andre Zaza Hernandes, whose credits include Angra, Andre Matos, and Capella, also lends his expertise to this groundbreaking release.
Formed in 2015, 4BanneD comprises Alex Maramaldo (vocals and guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar and backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass and backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Their sonic fusion of Death and Thrash Metal pays homage to icons like Sepultura, Testament, Vader, Entombed, and Carcass.
The band's lyrics, written in English, dive deep into meaningful themes, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking musical experience. Eagerly anticipated, "Sanatorium" is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its visceral, thought-provoking narrative.
Despite the album's pending release, 4BanneD has already garnered significant attention and excitement, gearing up to unveil their potent music on the global stage. Embarking on a tour across Europe, and North and South America, the band is ready to take metal to new heights and win over fans with their aggression and dedication to heavy music.
Tracklist:
01. Sanatorium
02. Eternal Revenge
03. Way of Death
04. Mind
05. War Blood Death
06. The Psycho Priest
07. Finger on the Trigger
08. Night of Sacrifice
09. Killer on the Loose
10. Final Judgment
Stay tuned for news, as "Sanatorium" promises to be an "insane" album.
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With the flames of the Bursting Church still ravaging the minds and turntables of its parishioners, Stress Angel throw another scalding 40 minutes of maniacal deathrash into the blaze!
At
the forefront, the songwriting on Punished by Nemesis demonstrates
the maturation (or putrefaction) of Stress Angel’s already established sound,
driving deeper into the twisted corridors of death, thrash, and first wave
black metal. Weaving within, between, and beyond these classifications, the
countless riffs on this album solidify Stress Angel’s reputation as not only
wizened practitioners of the craft, but innovators as well.
Leading the punishment, drummer/vocalist Manny Sores continues his campaign of old metal piledriving with a thunderous performance that forces heads to bang and eventually roll (as a privileged few who have witnessed his mastercraft live can attest), while his tormented screams expose sickening truths about those who don the cloth and preach the holy word. Session soldier Hank S. Blackyard also returns on bass with his now-signature grim and gristly tone, beefing up the already muscular strings laid out with a butcher’s precision by guitarist Nicolai Orifice. All the while, the warm, familiar production evokes a feeling not unlike what one may have experienced dropping the needle on “Mental Funeral” or putting a dub of “Anno Domini” in the tape deck for the first time 35 years ago.
Hear the Jericho trumpet blare to herald Punished by Nemesis, a necessary evil for those who crave to be punished by authentic thrashing metal of death. In their own words, Stress Angel state, "Punished By Nemesis aims only to torment and abuse your already demented existence”. Recommended for fans of Autopsy, Tormentor, Old, and Aura Noir
Line-up:
Manny Sores - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Nicolai Orifice - FX, Guitars, Keyboards
From New York, USA
Release date: march 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on oxblood splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch. DYING VICTIMS EXCLUSIVE
- Special edition on green splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch. STYGIAN BLACK HAND EXCLUSIVE
- CD edition with sticker, obi
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Darkness, I Command, is the meanwhile third pre-album single from FALL OF SERENITY's upcoming new album Open Wide, O Hell, which is set to be released on March 22nd!
The single is accompanied by a brand new video clip directed and produced by Willi Schaup from Drei Visionen.
Good things come to those who wait. FALL OF SERENITY are back with a new album ten years after their reunion. Their split lasted from 2009 to 2012. For the last five-four, the quintet has been preparing the release of "Open Wide, O Hell". Were the musicians inspired by their former bassist Linus Klausenitzer (ALKALOID, OBSIDIOUS, OBSCURA/FALL OF SERENITY 2008-2009), who released his solo debut "Tulpa" in the fall of 2023? Maybe!
"Open Wide, O Hell" is also variably written and comes up with a good dose of surprises. The basis of the album still lies in melodic death metal, which is associated with the East German band founded in 1998. But a black metal impact is also to be attributed to the new song material and changes the musical face decisively. Besides, impressive melodies continue to lead FALL OF SERENITY through their songs. Quite a few of the tracks are true headbangers.
This has been the case since the times of the unforgotten, legendary split with HEAVEN SHALL BURN from 1999. The band around frontman John Gahlert enjoys cult status in the European melo-death underground.
With the new record, the musicians continue where they left off in 2009. "Open Wide, O Hell" - after "Bloodred Salvation" (2006) and "The Crossfire" (2007) the third album of the group for LIFEFORCE RECORDS - convinces with raw aggression and threatening darkness. FALL OF SERENITY succeeds not only to meet expectations surrounding their comeback, but to exceed them!
Open Wide, O Hell - Out March 22nd
Album track list:
Thy Pathway
Darkness, I Command
I Don't Expect I Shall Return
Wastelands
I
Chaos Reign
A Winter Song
To Tear the Flesh
... But Grim Will Follow
II
I Am the End
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KALT
VINDUR
unveil third opus “MAGNA MATER” ahead of release .Listen to the
album in full now via Black Metal Promotion! New album “Magna Mater” out on 26
January 2024
Pre-order now via The Circle Music : https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Polish Subcarpathian black metal band Kalt Vindur have unveiled their third opus “Magna Mater” in full via YouTube ahead of its release on 26 January.
Listen to “Magna Mater” via Black Metal Promotion:
https://youtu.be/0vSpPU3mdjM?si=r9kYMQiWbhUxvMyp
The album “Magna Mater” will be released on 26 January 2024 and is still available to pre-order via The Circle Music:
https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Pre-save the album on digital services: https://TheCircleMusic.lnk.to/MagnaMater
Kalt Vindur’s Svart (guitars) said: “Magna Mater” is our next musical step, a journey through the forests of the Subcarpathian region, along paths trodden by our grandfathers and fathers that lead through beautiful and sometimes dark and dangerous forests, streams and windy mountain peaks…”
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, Zmarłym 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 Chruścicki (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.
"Some black metal albums benefit from clear production as they embolden a group’s strengths. Magna Mater is one such album. It’s a marble slab of black metal with a hefty rhythm section that Kalt Vindur put to the test. They’re always moving between riffs, solos, and bridges as if challenging their drummer and bassist to catch up. These nuances might’ve gone ignored on a record with lower-fidelity recording, but Magna Mater puts them in plain sight." - Invisible Oranges
"Magna Mater is the most "black" album in the band's history, the most aggressive and at the same time the most strongly tinged with atmosphere and climate (...) Have I found the first contender for the best albums of 2024 right at its start? I think unquestionably. I'd like to see every new album listened to this year keep the level turned up so high." - kvlt.pl
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“The Source” introduces uilleann pipes into Ataraxia’s sound for the first time . New album “CENTAUREA” part of a trilogy which began with previous album “Pomegranate”
Pre-order
“Centaurea” (CD, Vinyl, Box) now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=ataraxia
Italian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia will release their 29th studio album “Centaurea” on 22 May 2024 via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
Side-Line Magazine premiered a music video to the first of the bonus tracks “The Source”, which will comprise part of the CD version, and is available to watch now: https://www.side-line.com/ataraxia-release-new-music-video-the-source-announce-29th-studio-album/
“The Source” introduces uilleann pipes (played by Gregorio Bellodi) to Ataraxia’s music for the very first time.
Ataraxia explains the meaning behind the lyrics and the music video: “The Source” is the origin from which everything flows, the focal point of the island of Centaurea, the energetic centre of that dimension. That place can only be accessed through a dimensional portal protected by three guardians of the threshold, three Priestesses who sway among the ice and snow-covered plants, looking into your eyes to understand if you are ready. “Viator – inquam – dignabere?” “Traveler – I say – are you worthy?”. Beyond the ice and snow, opens up the space of the sea in which everything turns purple and gold, dawn and dusk and the Mediterranean climate welcomes us, taking us on a white boat, in silence, to the sacred shores. As we access the dimensional spiral of the portal, the three Goddesses look at us with ineffable faces.”
“Centaurea” is the 29th album from Ataraxia and is part of a trilogy which began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits, and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".
The lyrics of the songs, sung in several ancient and modern languages, are precious poems by Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri who had already collaborated on the lyrics of the band's first albums.
Once again Totem Bara will contribute to Ataraxia’s sound with his cello on three songs.
Each album format will have a different layout done by Nicolas Ramain. They each have their own imaginative history, therefore, the vinyl artbook contained in the limited box and the CD graphics are unique, original and not the same. Insetti Xilografi designed the Sacred Oak represented on the box and on the hoodie and Mary Vareli created the hieratic priestess present on the T-shirt.
The album will be preceded by three singles with three related videos portraying places and rituals of “Centaurea”. The entire work is a kaleidoscope of varied beauty in which the arts blend and accompany us.
Francesca Nicoli of Ataraxia explained the background behind the album: “On a Greek island of impressive neoclassical beauty, I lived and wrote the concept of the new Ataraxia album “Centaurea”. “Centaurea” is an island beyond the columns of time, still immersed in a golden age, it is a new Mediterranean Avalon whose name is a hundred times brighter than gold and that can only be accessed by dreaming and from which one leaves just sleeping.
“Crossing the dimensional waters that lead to this magical circle, always immersed in the gold of the light of twilight and the flaming magenta of the dawn, we reach a dimension in which the principles of the Sacred Feminine and Masculine are embodied by heroes and maidens, priestesses and bards. The qualities of Courage, Audacity, Hospitality, Trust, Grace, intense spiritual values and the earthly representation of Beauty become flesh and accompany us while listening to the songs.”
“We participate in nocturnal rituals, dances at dawn, races across prairies and woads, flights overlooking the sea, celebrations of the primeval Sun, we meet wolves and Goddesses, we speak lunar alphabets, we cross woods of wild loves, enchanted bays where sweet scents are released, we sail wild blues and listen to the myths of the Oak. The beings who animate these places live destinies on a strand of splendour.”
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ARMAGH’S highly anticipated third album, EXCLAMATION PO!NT, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
This long-awaited release demonstrates the band's unwavering commitment to their craft and their passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre. VESPERIAN SORROW has meticulously crafted each track, pouring their hearts and souls into the music, resulting in a profound and captivating listening experience.
Awaken the Greylight is set to release on April 26th, and will be available on all major streaming platforms and for physical purchase through Black Lion Records.
The band has released two singles from Awaken the Greylight. Stream "A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dPSnQInaA
Check out the newly released "An Epistle to the Prime Vivified" at https://orcd.co/an-epistle
Pre-order the album at https://orcd.co/awaken-the-greylights
VESPERIAN SORROW, hailing from Austin, Texas, is a symphonic black metal ensemble with roots tracing back to 1994 when they initially formed under the name Unholy Descent. In the early stages of 1999, the band transformed, adopting the name VESPERIAN SORROW. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band's name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to "sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.
Tracklisting:1. As The Pillars Were Raised
2. Antediluvian - Proceeding The Unshaping
3. An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
4. Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
5. A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
6. Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
7. They Beheld the Chainbreaker's Crowning Defiance
8. Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
9. The Excillion Ontogenesis
10. Awaken the Greylight
VESPERIAN SORROW is:
Christopher Nunez - Drums / Keys
Will Rohirrim - Guitars
Orlando Logan Olivero - vocals
Gabe Reyes - bass
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Diving
into the depths of human mentality, "Sanatorium" traverses
profound themes exploring depression, schizophrenia, violence, politics,
religion, war, and oppression. Crafted with poignant lyricism, the album
promises an intense and reflective auditory journey that resonates far beyond
the conventional boundaries of metal music.Produced at the revered Casanegra studio situated in São Paulo, Brazil, "Sanatorium" was expertly overseen by Rafael Augusto Lopes, the former guitarist of Torture Squad, renowned for his production work on Crypta's recent album. Andre Zaza Hernandes, whose credits include Angra, Andre Matos, and Capella, also lends his expertise to this groundbreaking release.
Formed in 2015, 4BanneD comprises Alex Maramaldo (vocals and guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar and backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass and backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Their sonic fusion of Death and Thrash Metal pays homage to icons like Sepultura, Testament, Vader, Entombed, and Carcass.
The band's lyrics, written in English, dive deep into meaningful themes, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking musical experience. Eagerly anticipated, "Sanatorium" is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its visceral, thought-provoking narrative.
Despite the album's pending release, 4BanneD has already garnered significant attention and excitement, gearing up to unveil their potent music on the global stage. Embarking on a tour across Europe, and North and South America, the band is ready to take metal to new heights and win over fans with their aggression and dedication to heavy music.
Tracklist:
01. Sanatorium
02. Eternal Revenge
03. Way of Death
04. Mind
05. War Blood Death
06. The Psycho Priest
07. Finger on the Trigger
08. Night of Sacrifice
09. Killer on the Loose
10. Final Judgment
Stay tuned for news, as "Sanatorium" promises to be an "insane" album.
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With the flames of the Bursting Church still ravaging the minds and turntables of its parishioners, Stress Angel throw another scalding 40 minutes of maniacal deathrash into the blaze!
At
the forefront, the songwriting on Punished by Nemesis demonstrates
the maturation (or putrefaction) of Stress Angel’s already established sound,
driving deeper into the twisted corridors of death, thrash, and first wave
black metal. Weaving within, between, and beyond these classifications, the
countless riffs on this album solidify Stress Angel’s reputation as not only
wizened practitioners of the craft, but innovators as well.Leading the punishment, drummer/vocalist Manny Sores continues his campaign of old metal piledriving with a thunderous performance that forces heads to bang and eventually roll (as a privileged few who have witnessed his mastercraft live can attest), while his tormented screams expose sickening truths about those who don the cloth and preach the holy word. Session soldier Hank S. Blackyard also returns on bass with his now-signature grim and gristly tone, beefing up the already muscular strings laid out with a butcher’s precision by guitarist Nicolai Orifice. All the while, the warm, familiar production evokes a feeling not unlike what one may have experienced dropping the needle on “Mental Funeral” or putting a dub of “Anno Domini” in the tape deck for the first time 35 years ago.
Hear the Jericho trumpet blare to herald Punished by Nemesis, a necessary evil for those who crave to be punished by authentic thrashing metal of death. In their own words, Stress Angel state, "Punished By Nemesis aims only to torment and abuse your already demented existence”. Recommended for fans of Autopsy, Tormentor, Old, and Aura Noir
Line-up:
Manny Sores - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Nicolai Orifice - FX, Guitars, Keyboards
From New York, USA
Release date: march 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on oxblood splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch. DYING VICTIMS EXCLUSIVE
- Special edition on green splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch. STYGIAN BLACK HAND EXCLUSIVE
- CD edition with sticker, obi
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Darkness, I Command, is the meanwhile third pre-album single from FALL OF SERENITY's upcoming new album Open Wide, O Hell, which is set to be released on March 22nd!
The single is accompanied by a brand new video clip directed and produced by Willi Schaup from Drei Visionen.
Good things come to those who wait. FALL OF SERENITY are back with a new album ten years after their reunion. Their split lasted from 2009 to 2012. For the last five-four, the quintet has been preparing the release of "Open Wide, O Hell". Were the musicians inspired by their former bassist Linus Klausenitzer (ALKALOID, OBSIDIOUS, OBSCURA/FALL OF SERENITY 2008-2009), who released his solo debut "Tulpa" in the fall of 2023? Maybe!
"Open Wide, O Hell" is also variably written and comes up with a good dose of surprises. The basis of the album still lies in melodic death metal, which is associated with the East German band founded in 1998. But a black metal impact is also to be attributed to the new song material and changes the musical face decisively. Besides, impressive melodies continue to lead FALL OF SERENITY through their songs. Quite a few of the tracks are true headbangers.
This has been the case since the times of the unforgotten, legendary split with HEAVEN SHALL BURN from 1999. The band around frontman John Gahlert enjoys cult status in the European melo-death underground.
With the new record, the musicians continue where they left off in 2009. "Open Wide, O Hell" - after "Bloodred Salvation" (2006) and "The Crossfire" (2007) the third album of the group for LIFEFORCE RECORDS - convinces with raw aggression and threatening darkness. FALL OF SERENITY succeeds not only to meet expectations surrounding their comeback, but to exceed them!
Open Wide, O Hell - Out March 22nd
Album track list:
Thy Pathway
Darkness, I Command
I Don't Expect I Shall Return
Wastelands
I
Chaos Reign
A Winter Song
To Tear the Flesh
... But Grim Will Follow
II
I Am the End
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KALT
VINDUR
unveil third opus “MAGNA MATER” ahead of release .Listen to the
album in full now via Black Metal Promotion! New album “Magna Mater” out on 26
January 2024Pre-order now via The Circle Music : https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=kalt-vindur
Polish Subcarpathian black metal band Kalt Vindur have unveiled their third opus “Magna Mater” in full via YouTube ahead of its release on 26 January.
Listen to “Magna Mater” via Black Metal Promotion:
https://youtu.be/0vSpPU3mdjM?si=r9kYMQiWbhUxvMyp
The album “Magna Mater” will be released on 26 January 2024 and is still available to pre-order via The Circle Music:
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Pre-save the album on digital services: https://TheCircleMusic.lnk.to/MagnaMater
Kalt Vindur’s Svart (guitars) said: “Magna Mater” is our next musical step, a journey through the forests of the Subcarpathian region, along paths trodden by our grandfathers and fathers that lead through beautiful and sometimes dark and dangerous forests, streams and windy mountain peaks…”
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, Zmarłym 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 Chruścicki (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.
"Some black metal albums benefit from clear production as they embolden a group’s strengths. Magna Mater is one such album. It’s a marble slab of black metal with a hefty rhythm section that Kalt Vindur put to the test. They’re always moving between riffs, solos, and bridges as if challenging their drummer and bassist to catch up. These nuances might’ve gone ignored on a record with lower-fidelity recording, but Magna Mater puts them in plain sight." - Invisible Oranges
"Magna Mater is the most "black" album in the band's history, the most aggressive and at the same time the most strongly tinged with atmosphere and climate (...) Have I found the first contender for the best albums of 2024 right at its start? I think unquestionably. I'd like to see every new album listened to this year keep the level turned up so high." - kvlt.pl
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“The Source” introduces uilleann pipes into Ataraxia’s sound for the first time . New album “CENTAUREA” part of a trilogy which began with previous album “Pomegranate”
Pre-order
“Centaurea” (CD, Vinyl, Box) now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=ataraxiaItalian neoclassical and darkwave veterans Ataraxia will release their 29th studio album “Centaurea” on 22 May 2024 via The Circle Music. The album will contain eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).
Side-Line Magazine premiered a music video to the first of the bonus tracks “The Source”, which will comprise part of the CD version, and is available to watch now: https://www.side-line.com/ataraxia-release-new-music-video-the-source-announce-29th-studio-album/
“The Source” introduces uilleann pipes (played by Gregorio Bellodi) to Ataraxia’s music for the very first time.
Ataraxia explains the meaning behind the lyrics and the music video: “The Source” is the origin from which everything flows, the focal point of the island of Centaurea, the energetic centre of that dimension. That place can only be accessed through a dimensional portal protected by three guardians of the threshold, three Priestesses who sway among the ice and snow-covered plants, looking into your eyes to understand if you are ready. “Viator – inquam – dignabere?” “Traveler – I say – are you worthy?”. Beyond the ice and snow, opens up the space of the sea in which everything turns purple and gold, dawn and dusk and the Mediterranean climate welcomes us, taking us on a white boat, in silence, to the sacred shores. As we access the dimensional spiral of the portal, the three Goddesses look at us with ineffable faces.”
“Centaurea” is the 29th album from Ataraxia and is part of a trilogy which began with the previous album “Pomegranate”, a hymn to the elemental spirits, and which will end with a work inspired by the Elysian Fields passing through the Golden Age brought to light by "Centaurea".
The lyrics of the songs, sung in several ancient and modern languages, are precious poems by Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri who had already collaborated on the lyrics of the band's first albums.
Once again Totem Bara will contribute to Ataraxia’s sound with his cello on three songs.
Each album format will have a different layout done by Nicolas Ramain. They each have their own imaginative history, therefore, the vinyl artbook contained in the limited box and the CD graphics are unique, original and not the same. Insetti Xilografi designed the Sacred Oak represented on the box and on the hoodie and Mary Vareli created the hieratic priestess present on the T-shirt.
The album will be preceded by three singles with three related videos portraying places and rituals of “Centaurea”. The entire work is a kaleidoscope of varied beauty in which the arts blend and accompany us.
Francesca Nicoli of Ataraxia explained the background behind the album: “On a Greek island of impressive neoclassical beauty, I lived and wrote the concept of the new Ataraxia album “Centaurea”. “Centaurea” is an island beyond the columns of time, still immersed in a golden age, it is a new Mediterranean Avalon whose name is a hundred times brighter than gold and that can only be accessed by dreaming and from which one leaves just sleeping.
“Crossing the dimensional waters that lead to this magical circle, always immersed in the gold of the light of twilight and the flaming magenta of the dawn, we reach a dimension in which the principles of the Sacred Feminine and Masculine are embodied by heroes and maidens, priestesses and bards. The qualities of Courage, Audacity, Hospitality, Trust, Grace, intense spiritual values and the earthly representation of Beauty become flesh and accompany us while listening to the songs.”
“We participate in nocturnal rituals, dances at dawn, races across prairies and woads, flights overlooking the sea, celebrations of the primeval Sun, we meet wolves and Goddesses, we speak lunar alphabets, we cross woods of wild loves, enchanted bays where sweet scents are released, we sail wild blues and listen to the myths of the Oak. The beings who animate these places live destinies on a strand of splendour.”
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DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present ARMAGH’S highly anticipated third album, EXCLAMATION PO!NT, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Formed
in 2012, ARMAGH are a heavy metal force based in Satanic City Warsaw and
Necropolis Navis. Mixing classic heavy metal from the '70s and '80s with
proto-black metal, ARMAGH are the creators of First Wave Only movement, which
unites several Polish bands delivering old-school metal – among them,
labelmates GALLOWER and SEXMAG but also Torpor, Wielki Mrok, and R.I.P. – with
primal severity in their sound and message.
Truly, ARMAGH are a maniac’s maniac band, idiosyncratic mainlining such noble influences as Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, KISS, Manilla Road, early Slayer and Megadeth, W.A.S.P, Bathory, Dissection, Running Wild, KAT, and the NWOBHM in general into something authentically rustic and effortlessly unique. But it was their second album, Serpent Storm – originally self-released in 2022, but then released on vinyl the next year by DYING VICTIMS – where they had their breakout moment. A true record collector’s record, Serpent Storm displayed its power and personality at every turn, coming from an alien place – one where Battle Cry, Another Perfect Day, Haunting the Chapel, Chinatown, Under the Sign of the Black Mark, and Born Again all simultaneously play in perfect, hellish harmony – but evincing a wild and weird but never-belabored alchemy that was simply peerless.
Now,
two years later, ARMAGH stir up their cauldron once again with their third
album, Exclamation Po!nt. This record features a wholly reconstructed
lineup, with founding frontman/guitarist Galin Soulreaper now joined by fellow
guitarist Vikk Vandall, bassist Tom CultCommander, and drummer Al Atom Smasher.
As such, it’s a far more collaborative effort than the largely
Soulripper-written Serpent Storm, with each new member adding their own
fiery flair to an altogether less-immediate but much-more-mysterious album: Tom
CultCommander’s spacey & hypnotic bass work (a Hawkwind influence is
detectable across the record, as is a faint whiff of Rush), Vandall’s impulsive
& spring-loaded leads, and the jazzy, Bill Ward-esque drumming of Atom
Smasher. Less is indeed MORE here!
Just as wild and weird as its mighty predecessor but perhaps eating subtler, sweeter fruits, the deliberately demonstrative Exclamation Po!nt dives deeply into moodier and mustier waters, sounding impossibly older than even Serpent Storm. It’s all unmistakably ARMAGH, but if LP#3 proves anything (and loudly), it’s that these Polish maniacs are operating at the height of their powers – and, again, as a full band this time. No dynamic is too severe, no construct too off-kilter, no speed shunned: with greater emphasis on harmony vocals and Soulreaper’s lonely-warlock tones guiding the listener into a misty, mystical wonder-world, Exclamation Po!nt weaves a plaintive-yet-powerful spell that traverses the whole spectrum of human experience. And perhaps it’s there that ARMAGH in general and Exclamation Po!nt in particular excels – that it’s undeniably human in construction and execution, but its journey (and destination) is otherworldly to the splendorous extreme. Or, cutting out the fancy words, what we have here is heartfelt, handmade heavy metal: no modern, no trends, no way!
No longer the “sleeper hit of the year,” ARMAGH are prepared to punctuate “best of 2024” conversations already with Exclamation Po!nt
Line-up:
Galin Soulreaper - Guitars, Vocals
Tom Cultcommander - Bass
Vikk Vandall - Guitars
Al Atom Smasher - Drums
From Warsaw, Poland
Artwork: Lulka Czarna
Release date: March 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on blue/green splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
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Phantazein will be released on January 26 via Willowtip Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-orders available at:
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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.
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
newest track invites listeners into a cosmic odyssey, pushing the boundaries of
mortality and challenging life's constraints. In this sonic journey, the
numinous being unfolds a tale that echoes the mourning of mankind, where
shadows embrace divine horror.
Hideous Divinity provides insight into the new single, stating:
"'The Numinous One' is the perfect paradigm of our new album. Everything you will find on Unextinct is there. Visually, a relentless descent into a new dimension of horror where, in a world that just survived a shipwreck, we evoke and reawake an entity that escapes our control and... bites us back. Like Lucy, we freeze in awe and horror and succumb to this impersonal, uncontrollable predator that brings extinction. Like the rat soldiers, we kneel in front of the abyss of pestilence, unable to look away. Musically, a new version of the appalling death metal monster that continues the path of Simulacrum. Join us in this first chapter of the most brutal horror soundtrack you'll ever experience."
Prepare for "Unextinct," a groundbreaking album that sets a new milestone for Hideous Divinity. Each song becomes a world with its own dissonances and rules, ready to be shattered. This album is a relentless soundtrack to a shipwreck, showcasing the best sound production Hideous Divinity has ever had.
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The
exclusive and long awaited work has been teased by iconic punk and hardcore
blog IDIOTEQ who’ve revealed the song “Tsar Bomba”, remarking
that the track “is a raw, unforgiving sonic assault that captures the
essence of their primeval, bulldozing onslaught. Prepare to have your senses
obliterated.“ - you can read the feature and check out the song https://idioteq.com/tsar-bomba-raw-crust-hardcore-punks-raw-war-unleash-new-ear-shattering-single/
Victoria BC's Raw War were a lawless blown out nuclear crust assault that obliterated ears from 2009 to 2013. During that time the band decimated stages and spread total chaos all over the Pacific Northwest with pulverizing live sets and a sound made of pure apocalyptic terror doused in the ashes of humanity's end. Influenced by 80's and 90's UK D-beat and anarcho-punk bands like Doom and Discharge as well as by early Scandinavian crust bands like Anti-Cimex and Totalitär, Raw War soon established widespread terror in their native British Columbia region, bringing their derailing and off the chain assault of primitive, ear-splitting noise-punk cacophony to its inevitable end and extreme conclusions. An unnamed full-length album and 7" EP tentatively tiled "Raw Terror" were recorded but never saw the light. Marred by debauchery, lineup instability and their very nature as an entity that far too soon had decided to explode in a shockwave rather than quietly fade away, Raw War disbanded sometime around 2013 leaving a thirty-five minute unforgiving, primeval, bulldozing, crustcore onslaught unreleased and completely unheard of for ten long years. Fast forward to 2023, and Sentient Ruin stepped in to honor the legacy and work of one of BC's most uncompromising and visceral hardcore crust bands by finishing the work and releasing the entirety of the band's long-unreleased material (the untitled full-length album and the "Raw Terror" EP) as the comprehensive 12" vinyl/digital full-length release "Total Raw War".
Total Raw War is scheduled for a February 9 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on 12” vinyl LP and digital formats and can now be pre-ordered via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
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Not to be confused with the cult ‘70s prog band, Australia’s AARDVARK are a classic heavy metal quartet hailing from Melbourne. Born from a desire to bring the masses together with the biting forces of power and honesty, AARDVARK aim to prove there is weight to sincerity and strength in vulnerability. The band's twin-guitar attack keeps fists pumping with tough-yet-melodic riffs, while their thunderous rhythm section drives the tank forward with unyielding brawn.
Formed in 2021, AARDVARK burst onto the Australian heavy metal scene seemingly out of nowhere with an increasingly packed weekly residency at the iconic Tote Hotel in August 2023, followed quickly by a sold-out launch show for their debut 7” single. The AARDVARK hasn't slowed down since, with a blistering run of local shows and upcoming supports in 2024 for Cirith Ungol and Riot City.
Now that tank is ready to plow down the gates with the debut album Tough
Love. With its cover art encapsulating all their central themes, Tough
Love proves the full potential of AARDVARK and that the band is good on
their word. With nine tracks clocking in at 44 minutes, Tough Love is
a compendium of songs that present a tough, masculine vulnerability, a mixture
of personal anthems and mythical journeys that offer a pertinent contrast of
escapism and self-reflection. With a sound somewhere between NWOBHM and
traditional heavy metal, Tough Love aims to impact with a mix of
mid-tempo rockers, poignant ballads, and attacking speed.
Reverential to the past but by no means blinkered by it, AARDVARK inject their own personality and panache into 1983-vintage heavy metal: moody, melodic, dynamic, and dashing. If Conan the Barbarian could shed a tear, he’d do it listening to Tough Love!
Line-up:
Ed Vaark — lead vocals & guitar
Sorcha Wilcox — guitar
Danny Smith — bass guitar
Dylan Lieberman — drums
From Melbourne, Australia
Release date: march 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
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Release
date:
february 16th, 2024
Genre : Black Metal, Doom Metal
PRAISE THE PLAGUE formulate the introduction to the dark, grim soundscape of their third album themselves by saying: "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."
"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.
https://www.facebook.com/praisetheplague
Sebastian Ramstedt, the band's lead guitarist, hails it as the most significant song on the album, revealing a deeply personal connection. He shares that the main melody of "As Stars Collide" is an eerie chant sung to him by his mother in the early '70s, almost like a dark lullaby.
Seeking to honor this familial melody, Ramstedt intertwines it with the ancient tale of Innana’s Descent, where the morning and evening star converge in the underworld to decide the balance between good and evil. The result is a sonic manifesto that transcends metal boundaries.
Explore the intricacies of "As Stars Collide" through the mesmerizing
lyric video crafted by Brendan McGowan, available at https://youtu.be/_udLWGQrGVA.
The album, available in various formats, promises a chilling and biting experience, showcasing brutish metal anthems carved from unnamed obsidian horrors.
With NECROPHOBIC's reputation for dynamism and daring musical exploration, "In the Twilight Grey" presents both hard-hitting, direct songs and compositions that venture into new musical territories. Sebastian Ramstedt, fueled by the dark side, emphasizes the importance of preserving the band's essence from their early days while embracing an evolving means of expression.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Fredrik Folkare (of death metal icons Unleashed) at Chrome Studios, Stockholm, and engineered collaboratively by Folkare and the band, "In the Twilight Grey" marks NECROPHOBIC's tenth studio album. The album cover, a collaborative effort with Jens Rydén, a prominent figure in the Swedish metal scene, adds an enigmatic touch to this eagerly anticipated release.
As anticipation builds for the release of "In the Twilight Grey" on March 15th, 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/necrophobic.official
If you're a fan of dark, atmospheric and dissonant music, or are into the sound propagated by bands like Gorguts, Morbid Angel, Immolation and others, this is most certainly for you.
MÆRE
– “...AND THE UNIVERSE KEEPS SILENT”
Genre : Dark/Dissonant Death Metal
For fans of: Gorguts, Incantation, Morbid Angel, Immolation, Replicant, Phobocosm, Saevus Finis
Enveloping the listener in darkness and thereby heightening the auditory perception, the music Mære create feels too personal and impactful, and lingers around in the human psyche longer than it should. The atmosphere in this pitch black, vacuum-like environment is all too palpable, nearly deafening even in its silence or the slower, pensive, heart-bursting parts, and the spoken words, when chanted or whispered, are bound to get imprinted deep into the consciousness. The music, through repetition, causes a state of trance which is next to impossible to snap out of. The gargantuan riffs writhing, swirling around with purpose in the vast nothingness are far too compelling, and standing in the middle of the vortex, the listener, only gets sucked deeper into the void. It is clear that '...And the Universe Keeps Silent' is an outstanding, highly immersive debut full length from this German band having experienced members, and it's an album whose music will infiltrate and haunt the deepest and darkest recesses of the mind.
Line up:
III - Guitars
IV (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion) - Bass
V (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion, Fetocide) - Drums, guitars
Mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Ingo Neugebauer
Track listing:
1. All Those Things We've Never Been (The Grandeur of Nihilism)
2. Traumlande (Ascending The Abyss)
3. The Darkness Is Your Mother
4. Zdrowas Mario (Building The Temple)
5. Think Of Me As Fire
Official release date - April 19th, 2023
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/MaereOfficial
IGNIS
ABSCONDITUS in "WOLFHEART" sing:
"The show is about to start".
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
Well, nothing is more real than this... they created a show, a creepy, hypnotic and gothic show that welcome you in their suffering and melancholy universe.
Here is the official video of the new single "Wolfheart", second track from their upcoming album "Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" out on February 2nd, 2024.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/EJZrmHmlseU
"Wolfheart" digital single: https://song.link/IAWOLF
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
Embark
on a transcendent musical odyssey with the latest offering from BORKNAGAR,
the captivating single "NORDIC ANTHEM", from their
upcoming album "FALL" set to release worldwide on
February 23rd.
Released with an invigorating call to embrace the untamed Nordic spirit, this track is more than just a composition—it's a sonic manifesto that resounds with profound themes of individuality, strength, and liberation.
As the echoing notes of "Nordic Anthem" reverberate, Borknagar delivers a powerful message of defiance, rejecting societal doctrines and standing tall against gods and authorities. The music becomes a conduit for a rebellion of the spirit, urging listeners to find solace and empowerment within their inner cores.
In the tapestry of "Nordic Anthem," Borknagar weaves together a melodic and atmospheric soundscape, transporting the listener into a realm where the rugged beauty of Nordic landscapes meets the rebellious spirit of the human soul. The track not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also serves as a testament to their ability to infuse deep philosophical concepts into their art.
https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial
As a tantalizing preview, the band has unveiled the music video for their new
single, "Anno Domina," featuring a guest harpsichord solo by Imperial
Triumphant's Steve Blanco, directed by FOLTERKAMMER's drummer Brendan McGowan.
In "Anno Domina," the band explores the rebellion against institutionalized superstition and sexism, playfully reinterpreting the term to symbolize the era of female supremacy. The song captures the mood of awakening, with harpsichord solos by Steve Blanco adding a unique touch to the auditory experience.
Andromeda Anarchia provides insight into the concept:
"'Anno Domina' symbolizes the era of female supremacy against institutionalized superstition and sexism. The song captures this mood of awakening, with the ringing of bells, the counting of whips, and a wonderful harpsichord solo played by Steve Blanco."
The band's creative process delves into mythology, combining humor, naughtiness, and wit. Anarchia reveals her dedication to portraying strong, complex, and challenging female characters. On 'Weibermacht,' she introduces a new character, a responsible dominatrix who enjoys and celebrates men being submissive. This shift adds a positive and constructive dimension to the narrative, exploring BDSM themes with a fresh perspective.
'Weibermacht' features expert production by Zachary Ezrin, recorded at Backroom Studios in New Jersey, and mixed by Colin Marston. The album's cover art, designed by Eliran Kantor, complements the multifaceted nature of Folterkammer's work.
With a penchant for theatricality and cinematic quality, FOLTERKAMMER's videos, directed by Brendan McGowan, promise to deliver visually stunning interpretations of Anarchia's evocative lyrics. The band invites listeners to experience the complexities of their music, blending the raw intensity of black metal with the elegance of classical elements, promising a thrilling and avant-garde journey.
Stay tuned for more surprises from FOLTERKAMMER, as they continue to captivate audiences with their unique fusion of modern and classical components, pushing the boundaries of operatic black metal.
https://www.facebook.com/folterkammer.music
Truly, ARMAGH are a maniac’s maniac band, idiosyncratic mainlining such noble influences as Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, KISS, Manilla Road, early Slayer and Megadeth, W.A.S.P, Bathory, Dissection, Running Wild, KAT, and the NWOBHM in general into something authentically rustic and effortlessly unique. But it was their second album, Serpent Storm – originally self-released in 2022, but then released on vinyl the next year by DYING VICTIMS – where they had their breakout moment. A true record collector’s record, Serpent Storm displayed its power and personality at every turn, coming from an alien place – one where Battle Cry, Another Perfect Day, Haunting the Chapel, Chinatown, Under the Sign of the Black Mark, and Born Again all simultaneously play in perfect, hellish harmony – but evincing a wild and weird but never-belabored alchemy that was simply peerless.
Now,
two years later, ARMAGH stir up their cauldron once again with their third
album, Exclamation Po!nt. This record features a wholly reconstructed
lineup, with founding frontman/guitarist Galin Soulreaper now joined by fellow
guitarist Vikk Vandall, bassist Tom CultCommander, and drummer Al Atom Smasher.
As such, it’s a far more collaborative effort than the largely
Soulripper-written Serpent Storm, with each new member adding their own
fiery flair to an altogether less-immediate but much-more-mysterious album: Tom
CultCommander’s spacey & hypnotic bass work (a Hawkwind influence is
detectable across the record, as is a faint whiff of Rush), Vandall’s impulsive
& spring-loaded leads, and the jazzy, Bill Ward-esque drumming of Atom
Smasher. Less is indeed MORE here!Just as wild and weird as its mighty predecessor but perhaps eating subtler, sweeter fruits, the deliberately demonstrative Exclamation Po!nt dives deeply into moodier and mustier waters, sounding impossibly older than even Serpent Storm. It’s all unmistakably ARMAGH, but if LP#3 proves anything (and loudly), it’s that these Polish maniacs are operating at the height of their powers – and, again, as a full band this time. No dynamic is too severe, no construct too off-kilter, no speed shunned: with greater emphasis on harmony vocals and Soulreaper’s lonely-warlock tones guiding the listener into a misty, mystical wonder-world, Exclamation Po!nt weaves a plaintive-yet-powerful spell that traverses the whole spectrum of human experience. And perhaps it’s there that ARMAGH in general and Exclamation Po!nt in particular excels – that it’s undeniably human in construction and execution, but its journey (and destination) is otherworldly to the splendorous extreme. Or, cutting out the fancy words, what we have here is heartfelt, handmade heavy metal: no modern, no trends, no way!
No longer the “sleeper hit of the year,” ARMAGH are prepared to punctuate “best of 2024” conversations already with Exclamation Po!nt
Line-up:
Galin Soulreaper - Guitars, Vocals
Tom Cultcommander - Bass
Vikk Vandall - Guitars
Al Atom Smasher - Drums
From Warsaw, Poland
Artwork: Lulka Czarna
Release date: March 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on blue/green splatter vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
https://metalinjection.net/av/full-album-stream/cognizance-streams-crushing-blindingly-technical-new-album-phantazein
Phantazein will be released on January 26 via Willowtip Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Pre-orders available at:
https://bit.ly/phantazein-willowtip
https://cognizance.bandcamp.com/album/phantazein
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.
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
newest track invites listeners into a cosmic odyssey, pushing the boundaries of
mortality and challenging life's constraints. In this sonic journey, the
numinous being unfolds a tale that echoes the mourning of mankind, where
shadows embrace divine horror.Hideous Divinity provides insight into the new single, stating:
"'The Numinous One' is the perfect paradigm of our new album. Everything you will find on Unextinct is there. Visually, a relentless descent into a new dimension of horror where, in a world that just survived a shipwreck, we evoke and reawake an entity that escapes our control and... bites us back. Like Lucy, we freeze in awe and horror and succumb to this impersonal, uncontrollable predator that brings extinction. Like the rat soldiers, we kneel in front of the abyss of pestilence, unable to look away. Musically, a new version of the appalling death metal monster that continues the path of Simulacrum. Join us in this first chapter of the most brutal horror soundtrack you'll ever experience."
Prepare for "Unextinct," a groundbreaking album that sets a new milestone for Hideous Divinity. Each song becomes a world with its own dissonances and rules, ready to be shattered. This album is a relentless soundtrack to a shipwreck, showcasing the best sound production Hideous Divinity has ever had.
https://www.facebook.com/hideousdivinity
The
exclusive and long awaited work has been teased by iconic punk and hardcore
blog IDIOTEQ who’ve revealed the song “Tsar Bomba”, remarking
that the track “is a raw, unforgiving sonic assault that captures the
essence of their primeval, bulldozing onslaught. Prepare to have your senses
obliterated.“ - you can read the feature and check out the song https://idioteq.com/tsar-bomba-raw-crust-hardcore-punks-raw-war-unleash-new-ear-shattering-single/Victoria BC's Raw War were a lawless blown out nuclear crust assault that obliterated ears from 2009 to 2013. During that time the band decimated stages and spread total chaos all over the Pacific Northwest with pulverizing live sets and a sound made of pure apocalyptic terror doused in the ashes of humanity's end. Influenced by 80's and 90's UK D-beat and anarcho-punk bands like Doom and Discharge as well as by early Scandinavian crust bands like Anti-Cimex and Totalitär, Raw War soon established widespread terror in their native British Columbia region, bringing their derailing and off the chain assault of primitive, ear-splitting noise-punk cacophony to its inevitable end and extreme conclusions. An unnamed full-length album and 7" EP tentatively tiled "Raw Terror" were recorded but never saw the light. Marred by debauchery, lineup instability and their very nature as an entity that far too soon had decided to explode in a shockwave rather than quietly fade away, Raw War disbanded sometime around 2013 leaving a thirty-five minute unforgiving, primeval, bulldozing, crustcore onslaught unreleased and completely unheard of for ten long years. Fast forward to 2023, and Sentient Ruin stepped in to honor the legacy and work of one of BC's most uncompromising and visceral hardcore crust bands by finishing the work and releasing the entirety of the band's long-unreleased material (the untitled full-length album and the "Raw Terror" EP) as the comprehensive 12" vinyl/digital full-length release "Total Raw War".
Total Raw War is scheduled for a February 9 2024 release worldwide via Sentient Ruin on 12” vinyl LP and digital formats and can now be pre-ordered via all our channels.
Thank you as always for your time and attention given to our releases.
Sincerely, Sentient Ruin
https://sentientruin.com/releases/raw-war-total-raw-war
https://sentientruin.com/bands#/raw-war
Not to be confused with the cult ‘70s prog band, Australia’s AARDVARK are a classic heavy metal quartet hailing from Melbourne. Born from a desire to bring the masses together with the biting forces of power and honesty, AARDVARK aim to prove there is weight to sincerity and strength in vulnerability. The band's twin-guitar attack keeps fists pumping with tough-yet-melodic riffs, while their thunderous rhythm section drives the tank forward with unyielding brawn.
Formed in 2021, AARDVARK burst onto the Australian heavy metal scene seemingly out of nowhere with an increasingly packed weekly residency at the iconic Tote Hotel in August 2023, followed quickly by a sold-out launch show for their debut 7” single. The AARDVARK hasn't slowed down since, with a blistering run of local shows and upcoming supports in 2024 for Cirith Ungol and Riot City.
Now that tank is ready to plow down the gates with the debut album Tough
Love. With its cover art encapsulating all their central themes, Tough
Love proves the full potential of AARDVARK and that the band is good on
their word. With nine tracks clocking in at 44 minutes, Tough Love is
a compendium of songs that present a tough, masculine vulnerability, a mixture
of personal anthems and mythical journeys that offer a pertinent contrast of
escapism and self-reflection. With a sound somewhere between NWOBHM and
traditional heavy metal, Tough Love aims to impact with a mix of
mid-tempo rockers, poignant ballads, and attacking speed.Reverential to the past but by no means blinkered by it, AARDVARK inject their own personality and panache into 1983-vintage heavy metal: moody, melodic, dynamic, and dashing. If Conan the Barbarian could shed a tear, he’d do it listening to Tough Love!
Line-up:
Ed Vaark — lead vocals & guitar
Sorcha Wilcox — guitar
Danny Smith — bass guitar
Dylan Lieberman — drums
From Melbourne, Australia
Release date: march 15th 2024
Release info:
- Regular edition on black vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard and download code.
- Special edition on red vinyl, with insert, poster, sticker, postcard download code and patch.
- CD edition with sticker, obi
www.dyingvictims.com
https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/
Release
date:
february 16th, 2024Genre : Black Metal, Doom Metal
PRAISE THE PLAGUE formulate the introduction to the dark, grim soundscape of their third album themselves by saying: "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."
"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.
https://www.facebook.com/praisetheplague
Sebastian Ramstedt, the band's lead guitarist, hails it as the most significant song on the album, revealing a deeply personal connection. He shares that the main melody of "As Stars Collide" is an eerie chant sung to him by his mother in the early '70s, almost like a dark lullaby.
Seeking to honor this familial melody, Ramstedt intertwines it with the ancient tale of Innana’s Descent, where the morning and evening star converge in the underworld to decide the balance between good and evil. The result is a sonic manifesto that transcends metal boundaries.
Explore the intricacies of "As Stars Collide" through the mesmerizing
lyric video crafted by Brendan McGowan, available at https://youtu.be/_udLWGQrGVA.
The album, available in various formats, promises a chilling and biting experience, showcasing brutish metal anthems carved from unnamed obsidian horrors.
With NECROPHOBIC's reputation for dynamism and daring musical exploration, "In the Twilight Grey" presents both hard-hitting, direct songs and compositions that venture into new musical territories. Sebastian Ramstedt, fueled by the dark side, emphasizes the importance of preserving the band's essence from their early days while embracing an evolving means of expression.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Fredrik Folkare (of death metal icons Unleashed) at Chrome Studios, Stockholm, and engineered collaboratively by Folkare and the band, "In the Twilight Grey" marks NECROPHOBIC's tenth studio album. The album cover, a collaborative effort with Jens Rydén, a prominent figure in the Swedish metal scene, adds an enigmatic touch to this eagerly anticipated release.
As anticipation builds for the release of "In the Twilight Grey" on March 15th, 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/necrophobic.official
If you're a fan of dark, atmospheric and dissonant music, or are into the sound propagated by bands like Gorguts, Morbid Angel, Immolation and others, this is most certainly for you.
MÆRE
– “...AND THE UNIVERSE KEEPS SILENT”Genre : Dark/Dissonant Death Metal
For fans of: Gorguts, Incantation, Morbid Angel, Immolation, Replicant, Phobocosm, Saevus Finis
Enveloping the listener in darkness and thereby heightening the auditory perception, the music Mære create feels too personal and impactful, and lingers around in the human psyche longer than it should. The atmosphere in this pitch black, vacuum-like environment is all too palpable, nearly deafening even in its silence or the slower, pensive, heart-bursting parts, and the spoken words, when chanted or whispered, are bound to get imprinted deep into the consciousness. The music, through repetition, causes a state of trance which is next to impossible to snap out of. The gargantuan riffs writhing, swirling around with purpose in the vast nothingness are far too compelling, and standing in the middle of the vortex, the listener, only gets sucked deeper into the void. It is clear that '...And the Universe Keeps Silent' is an outstanding, highly immersive debut full length from this German band having experienced members, and it's an album whose music will infiltrate and haunt the deepest and darkest recesses of the mind.
Line up:
III - Guitars
IV (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion) - Bass
V (ex-Ingurgitating Oblivion, Fetocide) - Drums, guitars
Mastered by Colin Marston
Artwork by Ingo Neugebauer
Track listing:
1. All Those Things We've Never Been (The Grandeur of Nihilism)
2. Traumlande (Ascending The Abyss)
3. The Darkness Is Your Mother
4. Zdrowas Mario (Building The Temple)
5. Think Of Me As Fire
Official release date - April 19th, 2023
Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/MaereOfficial
IGNIS
ABSCONDITUS in "WOLFHEART" sing:
"The show is about to start".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
Well, nothing is more real than this... they created a show, a creepy, hypnotic and gothic show that welcome you in their suffering and melancholy universe.
Here is the official video of the new single "Wolfheart", second track from their upcoming album "Golden Horses Of A Dying Future" out on February 2nd, 2024.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/EJZrmHmlseU
"Wolfheart" digital single: https://song.link/IAWOLF
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
Embark
on a transcendent musical odyssey with the latest offering from BORKNAGAR,
the captivating single "NORDIC ANTHEM", from their
upcoming album "FALL" set to release worldwide on
February 23rd.Released with an invigorating call to embrace the untamed Nordic spirit, this track is more than just a composition—it's a sonic manifesto that resounds with profound themes of individuality, strength, and liberation.
As the echoing notes of "Nordic Anthem" reverberate, Borknagar delivers a powerful message of defiance, rejecting societal doctrines and standing tall against gods and authorities. The music becomes a conduit for a rebellion of the spirit, urging listeners to find solace and empowerment within their inner cores.
In the tapestry of "Nordic Anthem," Borknagar weaves together a melodic and atmospheric soundscape, transporting the listener into a realm where the rugged beauty of Nordic landscapes meets the rebellious spirit of the human soul. The track not only showcases the band's musical prowess but also serves as a testament to their ability to infuse deep philosophical concepts into their art.
https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial
As a tantalizing preview, the band has unveiled the music video for their new
single, "Anno Domina," featuring a guest harpsichord solo by Imperial
Triumphant's Steve Blanco, directed by FOLTERKAMMER's drummer Brendan McGowan.
In "Anno Domina," the band explores the rebellion against institutionalized superstition and sexism, playfully reinterpreting the term to symbolize the era of female supremacy. The song captures the mood of awakening, with harpsichord solos by Steve Blanco adding a unique touch to the auditory experience.
Andromeda Anarchia provides insight into the concept:
"'Anno Domina' symbolizes the era of female supremacy against institutionalized superstition and sexism. The song captures this mood of awakening, with the ringing of bells, the counting of whips, and a wonderful harpsichord solo played by Steve Blanco."
The band's creative process delves into mythology, combining humor, naughtiness, and wit. Anarchia reveals her dedication to portraying strong, complex, and challenging female characters. On 'Weibermacht,' she introduces a new character, a responsible dominatrix who enjoys and celebrates men being submissive. This shift adds a positive and constructive dimension to the narrative, exploring BDSM themes with a fresh perspective.
'Weibermacht' features expert production by Zachary Ezrin, recorded at Backroom Studios in New Jersey, and mixed by Colin Marston. The album's cover art, designed by Eliran Kantor, complements the multifaceted nature of Folterkammer's work.
With a penchant for theatricality and cinematic quality, FOLTERKAMMER's videos, directed by Brendan McGowan, promise to deliver visually stunning interpretations of Anarchia's evocative lyrics. The band invites listeners to experience the complexities of their music, blending the raw intensity of black metal with the elegance of classical elements, promising a thrilling and avant-garde journey.
Stay tuned for more surprises from FOLTERKAMMER, as they continue to captivate audiences with their unique fusion of modern and classical components, pushing the boundaries of operatic black metal.
https://www.facebook.com/folterkammer.music
Partnering
with Wormholedeath, the one-man band Nefarious Mash is gearing up to drop his
debut album, "In Memory of Your Hopes," hitting shelves on February
16, 2024.
Combining the raw intensity of extreme metal with avant-garde creativity, "In Memory of Your Hopes" represents Nefarious Mash's inaugural offering. Eddy Jaber's unique approach blends the brute force of extreme metal with the intricate complexities of avant-garde expression.
Eddy Jaber, the visionary behind Nefarious Mash, conveyed his gratitude to Wormholedeath for their unwavering belief in the project. "When I was looking for labels to sign the album « In Memory of Your Hopes » for a physical release, WormHoleDeath was the only label that believed in my music enough to give it a chance. Putting money on an experimental project made by a no-name guy like me shows there are still people who believe in art! A great opportunity for artists!"
The album's lyrical content, influenced by Nietzsche, navigates the modern psyche's tangled web—its pitfalls, societal pressures, and internal struggles. "In Memory of Your Hopes" confronts these inner demons, urging listeners to ponder their own existence.
Formed by Eddy Jaber in late 2021, Nefarious Mash redefines boundaries within the black metal realm. Marrying the high-octane energy of extreme metal with diverse influences from avant-garde and experimental music, the project crafts a sonic experience that blends harmony and dissonance. Jaber's fusion of contemporary music and jazz elements, interspersed with dynamic polyrhythms, paints a vivid and captivating musical landscape.
Tracklist
1. In Front of the Mirror
2. The Trap of Rhetoric Virtue
3. Sin of Intelligence
4. Fall of Denial
5. Mourning of Emancipation
6. The Absolute Relativism Anthem
7. Nausea of Stagnation
8. Plague of Social God
9. Dawn
https://www.facebook.com/WormHoleDeath
www.facebook.com/NefariousMashOfficial
Duplicate
Records proudly presents Nimmermeer, the debut album from Norwegian atmospheric
doom outfit HJEMLENGSEL, to be released on physical and digital formats January
19th, 2024. The double vinyl LP version will include the band's debut EP (2010)
as a bonus, exclusive to this format.
The story of Hjemlengsel (Norwegian for homesickness) dates back to 2004/2005, and it all started with a wish to create music without genre defining boundaries. In 2009 the band recorded a self-titled EP, which was released digitally in 2010. After a period in hibernation, the first full length album was completed during the summer of 2021, and is finally ready to be released winter 2024.
The music on Nimmermeer (Dutch for nevermore) is best described as atmospheric, sometimes progressive, melodic (not quite) doom, dominated by long instrumental passages with sparse, clean vocals
throughout. There's a cold, arctic atmosphere permeating the material, with the crystal clear production perfectly suiting the carefully orchestrated compositions. Yet, amid the cold landscapes, there's a comforting warmth, providing the beautiful duality of the natural elements so perfectly ingrained in HJEMLENGSEL's sound.
The lyrics, sung in Norwegian, Dutch and German, deal with universal themes of solitude, loss and longing.
With its near hour-long playing time, Nimmermeer is a monolith of an album, yet it's easy to get into if you let it seep in. If you have a penchant for atmospheric, heavy music that rewards the patient listener, you will not be disappointed.
https://duplicaterecords.no/
Combining the raw intensity of extreme metal with avant-garde creativity, "In Memory of Your Hopes" represents Nefarious Mash's inaugural offering. Eddy Jaber's unique approach blends the brute force of extreme metal with the intricate complexities of avant-garde expression.
Eddy Jaber, the visionary behind Nefarious Mash, conveyed his gratitude to Wormholedeath for their unwavering belief in the project. "When I was looking for labels to sign the album « In Memory of Your Hopes » for a physical release, WormHoleDeath was the only label that believed in my music enough to give it a chance. Putting money on an experimental project made by a no-name guy like me shows there are still people who believe in art! A great opportunity for artists!"
The album's lyrical content, influenced by Nietzsche, navigates the modern psyche's tangled web—its pitfalls, societal pressures, and internal struggles. "In Memory of Your Hopes" confronts these inner demons, urging listeners to ponder their own existence.
Formed by Eddy Jaber in late 2021, Nefarious Mash redefines boundaries within the black metal realm. Marrying the high-octane energy of extreme metal with diverse influences from avant-garde and experimental music, the project crafts a sonic experience that blends harmony and dissonance. Jaber's fusion of contemporary music and jazz elements, interspersed with dynamic polyrhythms, paints a vivid and captivating musical landscape.
Tracklist1. In Front of the Mirror
2. The Trap of Rhetoric Virtue
3. Sin of Intelligence
4. Fall of Denial
5. Mourning of Emancipation
6. The Absolute Relativism Anthem
7. Nausea of Stagnation
8. Plague of Social God
9. Dawn
https://www.facebook.com/WormHoleDeath
www.facebook.com/NefariousMashOfficial
Duplicate
Records proudly presents Nimmermeer, the debut album from Norwegian atmospheric
doom outfit HJEMLENGSEL, to be released on physical and digital formats January
19th, 2024. The double vinyl LP version will include the band's debut EP (2010)
as a bonus, exclusive to this format.The story of Hjemlengsel (Norwegian for homesickness) dates back to 2004/2005, and it all started with a wish to create music without genre defining boundaries. In 2009 the band recorded a self-titled EP, which was released digitally in 2010. After a period in hibernation, the first full length album was completed during the summer of 2021, and is finally ready to be released winter 2024.
The music on Nimmermeer (Dutch for nevermore) is best described as atmospheric, sometimes progressive, melodic (not quite) doom, dominated by long instrumental passages with sparse, clean vocals
throughout. There's a cold, arctic atmosphere permeating the material, with the crystal clear production perfectly suiting the carefully orchestrated compositions. Yet, amid the cold landscapes, there's a comforting warmth, providing the beautiful duality of the natural elements so perfectly ingrained in HJEMLENGSEL's sound.
The lyrics, sung in Norwegian, Dutch and German, deal with universal themes of solitude, loss and longing.
With its near hour-long playing time, Nimmermeer is a monolith of an album, yet it's easy to get into if you let it seep in. If you have a penchant for atmospheric, heavy music that rewards the patient listener, you will not be disappointed.
https://duplicaterecords.no/
NEWS 20.1.2024
Haltet euch fest, es wird heftig: Die schwedischen
Brutalos LEACH veröffentlichen ihre Video-Single “Gone To Waste” und kündigen
ein neues Album an!
Das
skandinavische Power-Quartett LEACH ist mit einem Meisterwerk aus
– im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – schlagkräftigem Thrash/Death'n'Roll im
Anmarsch. Als ersten Vorboten des kommenden Albums “NEW MODEL OF
DISBELIEF” hat die Band jetzt ihre brandneue Video-Single “GONE TO WASTE” veröffentlicht.
Der Song beginnt mit einem knackigen Hauptriff samt rasend aggressivem Gesang
von Sänger/Gitarrist Markus Wikander, um dann fast nahtlos in einen
reichhaltigen, ergreifenden Refrain überzugehen.
Der wirklich unerwartete Star dieser Blutorgie ist jedoch ein sehr old-schoolig
melodischer Metal-Epilog, der einen leicht in ehrfürchtige Rückblenden
versetzen kann – wenn man schon eine Weile länger Metalhead ist. LEACH selbst
beschreiben dieses Stück nordischer Perfektion in viel einfacheren Worten: "Eine
gute Zusammenfassung dessen, worum es uns geht. Schnelles 'in your face'-Zeug,
gemischt mit Rock'n'Roll-Grooves und Melodien.”
Die Bilder des Musikvideos unterstreichen diese Zeremonie der Gegensätze perfekt: von der schweißtreibenden Hardrock-Performance der Band inmitten der unheimlichen Atmosphäre eines nächtlichen Parkplatzes bis hin zur raffinierten Eleganz weiblicher Bewegungen auf der Suche nach dem perfekten Schwinger in einer blutgetränkten Fight-Club-Situation, dargestellt von den schwedischen Profi-Wrestlerinnen Betty Rose und Sixt. Hier gibt es die neue Video-Single “Gone To Waste” in voller Pracht:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/zT8rjTr0lSc
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück." Die Tourneevorbereitungen für 2024 haben längst begonnen und erste Schweden-Shows sowie einige Festivalauftritte sind schon gebucht.
LEACHs viertes Album “New Model Of Disbelief” wird am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP veröffentlicht. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checkt hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus https://orcd.co/leach und vergesst nicht, die neue Single “Gone To Waste” direkt auf die Playlist eurer Wahl zu werfen: https://orcd.co/gonetowaste
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MOTÖRHEAD: "THE LÖST TAPES" als CD-Kollektion + Brandneuer Teil 5 auch als Doppel-LP
“The Löst Tapes”-Reihe endlich als CD-Kollektion!
Inklusive Aufnahmen der Show vom heiligen Rasen auf dem Download Festival 2008 in Donington
Vorbestellung ab sofort unter: https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PR
Musikkassetten! Erinnerst du dich noch daran? Diese Dinger mit den Doppelspulen und dem breiten braunen Plastikband, das sich gelegentlich lockerte und aus der Hülle hing, sodass man einen Bleistift und ein kräftiges Handgelenk brauchte, um es wieder zurückzudrehen?
Ja, es gab einmal eine Zeit, da enthielten Soundsysteme Kassettendecks für den ausdrücklichen Zweck, Shows aufzuzeichnen, und diese Kassettendinger waren Standard bei jeder Tournee. Motörhead stellten da ganz sicher keine Ausnahme dar und nahmen Show für Show auf ihnen auf. Sie enthalten Gold, reines aurales Gold, und lagen viele Jahre lang Hunderte von Metern tief unter der Erde in einer kleinen Höhle, die Lemmy gehörte, bewacht von kleinen, haarigen Zenturionen in römischen Rüstungen mit winzigen Speeren und schlechter Laune. Nur das magische Passwort konnte sie ihnen entreißen – zum Glück hatte Lem es aufgeschrieben und in einem alten Skizzenbuch für uns hinterlassen. Es kamen eine Menge dieser dreckigen, staubigen, schmierigen kleinen Dinger zusammen, mit Namen wie Malmö, Madrid, Heilbronn und Norwich, die mit Kugelschreiber auf die winzigen Etiketten gekritzelt waren, zusammen mit einem Datum... und so begann man, diese einzigartige Sammlung von Live-Perlen durch sorgfältig digitalisierte Transfers in einer Reihe von Veröffentlichungen mit dem Titel “The Löst Tapes” verfügbar zu machen.
Bis heute wurden fünf Konzerte aus diesen Kassettendokumenten von Motörheads ohrenbetäubendem Querschnitt durch Jahrzehnte von Live-Auftritten digital veröffentlicht, und die Teile 1 bis 4 erhielten zudem limitierte Vinyl-Editionen. Aufgrund der überwältigenden Nachfrage ist die Sammlung der Bände 1 bis 5 nun als CD-Box-Set erhältlich, wobei der neuste Band 5 auch auf Vinyl gepresst wurde.
“The Löst Tapes” erscheint am 23. Februar 2024 und kann ab sofort hier
vorbestellt werden: https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PR
Unten findest du sämtliche Details zu den “The Löst Tapes”, schaue aber auf jeden Fall auch auf www.iMotorhead.com vorbei, um spannende News und Updates zu erhalten!
Titellisten von “The Löst Tapes” Volumes 1-5 :
Volume 1: Live at Sala Aqualung, Madrid, 1st June 1995
1. Ace of Spades
2. Sex and Death
3. Over Your Shoulder
4. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
5. Metropolis
6. On Your Feet or On Your Knees
7. Liar
8. Stay Clean
9. Burner
10. Orgasmatron
11. Dog Face Boy
12. Born to Raise Hell
13. Nothing Up My Sleeve
14. Lost in the Ozone
15. The One to Sing the Blues
16. You Better Run
17. Sacrifice
18. Going to Brazil
19. Killed by Death
20. Silver Machine
21. Iron Fist
22. Overkill
Volume 2: Live at University of East Anglia, Norwich, 18th October 1998
1. Bomber
2. No Class
3. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
4. Over Your Shoulder
5. Civil War
6. Take the Blame
7. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
8. Nothing Up My Sleeve
9. Born to Raise Hell
10. Shine
11. Love for Sale
12. Dead Men Tell No Tales
13. Sacrifice
14. Too Late Too Late
15. Orgasmatron
16. Stone Dead Forever
17. Going to Brazil
18. Killed by Death
19. Iron Fist
20. Ace of Spades
21. Overkill
Volume 3: Live at KB Hallen, Malmö, 17th November 2000
1. We Are Motörhead
2. Bomber
3. No Class
4. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
5. Over Your Shoulder
6. Civil War
7. Metropolis
8. Shoot You in the Back
9. God Save the Queen
10. Born to Raise Hell
11. Stay Out of Jail
12. Damage Case
13. Sacrifice
14. Orgasmatron
15. Lemmy Bass Solo
16. Going to Brazil
17. Broken
18. Iron Fist
19. Killed by Death
20. Ace of Spades
21. Overkill
22. We Are Motörhead
Volume 4: Live at Sporthalle, Heilbronn, 29th December 1984
1. Iron Fist
2. Stay Clean
3. Heart of Stone
4. The Hammer
5. Metropolis
6. Shoot You in the Back
7. Jailbait
8. Killed by Death
9. Ace of Spades
10. Steal Your Face
11. Nothing Up My Sleeve
12. Road Crew Introduction - Adrian
13. (We Are) The Road Crew
14. Bite the Bullet
15. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
16. No Class
17. Motörhead
18. Bomber
19. Overkill
20. Iron Fist
21. Stay Clean
Volume 5: Live at Download Festival, Donington, England, June 13, 2008
(auch als Doppel-LP erhältlich)
1. Doctor Rock
2. Stay Clean
3. Be My Baby
4. Killers
5. Metropolis
6. Over the Top
7. One Night Stand
8. Rosalie
9. In the Name of Tragedy
10. Just 'Cos You Got the Power
11. Going to Brazil
12. Killed by Death
13. Ace of Spades
14. Overkill
Jetzt hier https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PR vorbestellen
HORRESQUE - Neues Album “CHASMS PT. II - THE DEVOURING EXORBITANCE” erscheint am 22.03.2024 bei Supreme Chaos Records / Video zur ersten Single “Hermann´s End“ ab 18:00 online!
Es sind die Abgründe des menschlichen Geistes; es ist die grausame und abscheuliche Natur des Menschen, die alles antreibt, wofür HORRESQUE steht. Grimmiger und kraftvoller, hochenergetischer, tiefschwarzer Death Metal mit einem einzigartigen Twist aus Doppel-Gitarren-Melodien, unerbittlichem und kraftvollem Schlagzeugspiel und manischem Gesang - Horresque klingen nicht wie alle anderen. Die Lyrics sind einzigartig - authentische Geschichten, die die Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche ungeschminkt zur Schau stellen.
HORRESQUE‘s
Gitarrist S. D. ist Mitglied der deutschen Black Metal Legende ‚Nocte Obducta‘,
des ägyptischen Death Metal Acts ‚Crescent‘, ‚Slidhr‘, und arbeitet als Live-
Musiker für Bands wie ‚Los Males del Mundo‘ oder ‚Heretoir‘. Sänger M.R. hat
seine Stimmbänder schon für die deutsche Death Metal Institution
‚Discreation‘ gequält.
Nach der Veröffentlichung eines Drei-Song-Demos im Jahr 2016 wurde das Debütalbum der Band ‚Chasms Pt. I - Avarice and Retribution‘ im Februar 2020 von The Crawling Chaos Records aus Köln veröffentlicht. Während Covid19 drehte die Band ein 30-minütiges DIY- Livevideo namens ‚Live Chasms‘, das in Zusammenarbeit mit Metal Injection veröffentlicht wurde und Teil des Finales der ‚Slay at home‘-Serie war.
HORRESQUE haben sich einen Namen als unerbittlicher und kraftvoller Liveact gemacht. Gigs im Vorprogramm von Bands wie Afsky, Desaster, Deserted Fear, Downfall of Gaia, Fleshcrawl, Gaerea, Grima, Imperium Dekadenz, Kanonenfieber, Thron, Thulcandra und Uada konnten sie schon für sich verbuchen. Horresque wurden auch für das Heidelberg Death Fest, die Partysan Herbstoffensive und das De Mortem et Diabolum angeheuert.
Das zweite Album ‚Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance‘ wurde in den Woodshed Studios in Landshut unter den meisterhaften Händen von Victor Santura aufgenommen. Coverart und Layouting wurden von Irrwisch Artdesign erstellt.
Wie schon auf dem Debüt deutet das lyrische Konzept auf die sieben Todsünden hin - Chasms Pt. II - wird sich auf Völlerei, Lust und die sehr weltliche Eigenschaft des Machtmissbrauchs konzentrieren.
Bereits heute gibt es vorab das Video zur ersten Single „Hermann´s End“, hier könnt ihr das Video ab 18:00 schauen: https://youtu.be/cF_AlIBhuEk
Das neue Album „Chasms Pt. II – The Devouring Exorbitance“ kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.de/artists/horresque/
Die Band über die Zusammenarbeit und das neue Album:
"Voller Stolz können wir verkünden, dass wir uns für die Veröffentlichung unseres Zweitwerks 'Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance' mit Supreme Chaos Records zusammengetan haben.
Für diese Platte haben wir uns im kreativen Prozess selbst neu erfunden, uns diesen Songs mit Haut und Haaren verschrieben, und unsere Interpretation von Blackened Death Metal neu definiert.
Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit mit Supreme Chaos Records, einer echten Qualitätsadresse für den Extremmetal-Underground!!!
Als erste Kostprobe der neuen Platte haben wir den Song 'Hermann's End' ausgewählt, einen Track, der direkt zur Sache kommt, kompromisslos, schnell, treibend. Wie gemacht für unsere Live-Gigs - und deshalb haben wir das dazu gehörende Video auch bei einem Konzert im vergangenen Oktober gedreht."
“Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance” erscheint am 22.03.2024 bei Supreme Chaos Records!
https://link.supremechaos.de/horresque/
https://www.horresque.de/
https://www.facebook.com/Horresque
HALPHAS – “SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME”
Genre: Black Metal
Label: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 29.02.2024
Endlich können wir das dritte Album der Underground-Warlords HALPHAS ankündigen!
Nach ihrem 2017er Debüt „Dawn O A Crimson Empire“ („Bärenstarker melodischer Black Metal“ – Powermetal.de; „Eine kühle, melancholische und emotionale Atmosphäre, die berührt.“ – Rock Hard) und „The Infernal Path Into Oblivion“ („Es ist schon bemerkenswert, in welch kurzer Zeit sich die Deutschen im Black Metal nach oben gespielt haben.“ – Metal.de) folgt nun der nächste Schlag der Hessen. Mit Berith – siehe respektive höre auch die Paganisten Timor Et Tremor – hat man einen neuen ausdrucksstarken Vokalisten im Line-up.
SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME ist abermals purer, den Traditionen der vorrangig skandinavischen Schule verpflichteter Black Metal – aber noch abwechslungsreicher und epischer als die beiden Vorgänger. Drummer Tempestas hierzu im Interview bei Undergrounded.de: „Wir wollen keine Songs schreiben, die sofort leicht runtergehen und die man nach dreimal hören satt hat. Bei uns stehen der künstlerische Aspekt und die Philosophie dahinter weit oben.“
Acht neue Kompositionen – vielgestaltig, (nicht zu) melodisch, voll Leidenschaft und atmosphärischer Tiefe; nach dem großartigen „Into The Fires Of The Black Flame“ kehrt man nur ungern in die schnöden Realitäten der Gegenwart zurück.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/halphasofficial
The fourth and the last single Our Final Hour is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-final
Comments from the band:
"Final Hour paints a mental landscape of humanity's last moments before it is too late to change the course. The song is a multi-faceted epic where you get lost in the currents of grooving riffs, painting chords and dark doomsday cacophonies. The voice of guest vocalist Stephanie Mazor is pure and beautiful but also melancholic because the bitter end for us all is near."
The third single 'To Serve The Pestilence' with a music video available here: https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
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
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 - 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
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: march 1st 2023
Genre: Doom/Death/Sludge Metal
For fans of: Jupiterian | Bongripper | Conan | Primitive Man
Azell are a two piece, female-fronted doom/sludge metal band, featuring the gut-wrenching vocals of Courtney Napier. Their debut album, Death Control, sets tales of alien abduction, unfathomable powers and the torturous ending of human existence to a soundtrack of colliding worlds…
“Surrounded by madness, surrounded by hunger, surrounded by everything but death, I knew death was our only way out.”- Harlan Ellison – I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
From the forests and floodplains of Louisville, Kentucky, comes a sound of ancient, earthshaking power, of portentous doom and monolithic sludge. Death Control is the formidable debut album from Azell and from its depths a legion of giants marches forth, moving at the pace of planets. Each note is a sombre, back breaking burden laid reverently upon the shoulders of the listener and these songs cannot be rushed, these implacable titans cannot be induced to lift their pace. Days can pass between chords as these gargantuan sonic edifices mark their stately progress. There is an otherworldly might that radiates from songs like ‘Chemical Chains’, a dark groove that rumbles beneath the crust of the crawling damnation that is ‘Apocalypse Verdict’, a transportative, cavernous darkness that draws you in, like the irresistible breath of a slumbering god, pulsing from the vastness of ‘Echoes Of Eternity’…and then there is the desperate, claustrophobic terror of standout track and new single, ‘A.M.’, a jarring, discordant invoking of a tale of absolute nerve-shredding horror and never ending, hopeless captivity. This may be the first full length album to emerge under the Azell banner by creative duo Courtney and David Napier, but these songs feel ancient, as if they were formed by the collision of tectonic plates when the earth was young. Hypnotic in their sheer heaviness, Azell are destined to crush everything that stands in the way of their inevitable, intractable progress.
Created by the band’s own David Napier, the dark, cosmic artwork that adorns Death Control perfectly captures the sense of immeasurable infinity that roars within the subterranean riff chambers like an underground ocean. Sound and vision combine into a fantastic celebration of the most intimidating and oppressive music imaginable. On March 1st Rottweiler Records will unbar the gate and invite you to stare into the ineffable blackness of the void. Give yourself up to the slow motion tidal wave of caustic sludge and hold tight to your soul!
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
www.rottweilerrecords.com
www.facebook.com/azell.band
Norwegian death/thrashers SOVEREIGN have officially unleashed their debut album, ALTERED REALITIES.
For
fans of :
Nekromantheon, early Sepultura,
Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Altered Realities is now available via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. Stream the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/altered-realities
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.
“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.”
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
Release
date :
February 16th 2024
Genre : Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - L’Homme du Tarn
2 - The Ides of March
3 - La Semaine Sanglante
4 - A l’Insurrection
5 - La Loi de la Nation
6 - De Republica
The band came into being at the end of 2013, thanks to the artistic collaboration of Sinai and Aharon.
Their first release, an EP, saw the light of day in 2014, marking their musical debut.
In 2016, the band released their debut album entitled “Har HaKarmel”, exploring themes related to the decay of paganism.
In 2019, the band released a split in collaboration with Darkenhöld, under the aegis of Les Acteurs de l’Ombre.
Continuing their momentum, 2020 saw the release of their second album, dubbed “ὄ θεός ό βασιλεύς”, distributed by Les Acteurs de l’Ombre. This album delves into the relationship between politics and divinity.
In 2023, the band reveals its third album, entitled “De Republica”.
Pre-orders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/griffon
https://www.facebook.com/griffonblackmetal
Band tells about the song:
"Beyond the Blackened Veil of Magellan is a nod to the pioneers of technical death metal. The track balances the album alongside some of the faster songs on the album. Thematically, the track is built around cosmological theories presented about the black holes within the Large Magellanic Cloud."
The album "TRANSCENDENT ORIGINS" will be released on March 29th2024.
Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/ulterror-btbvom
Album pre-order available at https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/ulterror-transcendent-origins and https://ulterror.bandcamp.com/album/transcendent-origins
A Serpent’s Tongue, is the second single from PRAISE THE PLAGUE's upcoming new album Suffocating In The Current Of Time, which is set to be released on February 16th!
The
single is accompanied by a video clip from Chariot Of Black Moth, who
already did videos and trailers for Napalm Death, Cave In, God Is An
Astronaut and many others.
PRAISE THE PLAGUE formulate the introduction to the dark, grim soundscape of their third album themselves by saying: "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.
"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.
Suffocating In The Current Of Time - Out February 16th
Album Track List:
Veil of Tyrants
The Tide
Astray From Light
A Serpent's Tongue
Devourer
Throne of Decay
https://www.facebook.com/lifeforcerecords
https://www.facebook.com/praisetheplague
The album was premiered via Veil of Sound, check it out here: https://veilofsound.com/2024/01/19/Record_Special-CoraxBM.html
“Pagana” is scheduled for release on 26 January 2024 via The Circle Music (also known for Necromantia, The Magus, Thou Art Lord, Autumn Tears) and is available for pre-order. The album will be available in CD, vinyl, tape and digital formats.
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=corax-b-m
Merch: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/the-circle-releases-merchantise/
The band commented:
“Pagana" is our first full-length album after releasing our first EP "Spread The Occult". It consists of seven songs recorded with two bass guitars (Vi bass guitar) and a four-string for even darker melodies and riffs. Most of the lyrics are in Greek to express our feelings better on the black canvas. This is a Pagan Black Metal album with a lot of Thrash and Hardcore Punk influences dressed up with dark melodies from the Primal Greek and Scandinavian BM scene"
Corax B.M's sound could best be characterised as a combination of black metal that owes a lot to early Rotting Christ, Necromantia and thrash metal or even hardcore influences that weave through many parts of their music. The Greek verse gives its own distinct sound. Aggressive, rough and emotionally charged, "Pagana" oozes with energy from start to finish.
“Pagana” follows on from the release of the “Spread the Occult” EP which saw the light of day in May 2022 via Poland’s Pagan Records and featured The Magus (Necromantia, Yoth Iria etc.) on guest vocals on the song “Anilliagos”. Hailing from Athens, Greece, the band started as a side project by Kostas “Corax” Katoikos (Blossom Death, Anachrist, In Burial, ex-Sorrowful Angels) who collaborated with drummer Morker (Yiannis Chariskos) and vocalist Énnea (Marita Makaronidi) for her use of “whisper vocals”. Later, they were joined by bassist Peisithanatos (Thanos Nanopoulos) and the project inevitably became a solid band.
Shortly after joining Pagan Records’ roster, the project started performing live. The first live appearance was in April of 2022 at Remedy live stage (Athens). Later in September 2022, they appeared during the opening day of Golden R Festival in Volos, in October 2022, then at Storming The Gates Festival in Athens and in February 2023 at Blackended Horizons with more shows scheduled for 2023 and 2024.
Pre-Order “Pagana”: https://bit.ly/CoraxPre-Order
Listen to “Pagana” in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPidPpbNKs
Corax B.M on “Pagana” are:
Kostas "Corax" Katoikos - Lead Vocals/ Rythm Bass
Thanos "Peisithanatos" Nanopoulos - Lead Vi Bass
Ennea - Additional Vocals
Giannis "Morker" Chariskos - Drums
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/corax-bm
Taking up the baton from label mates Saevus Finis who recently put out a staggering debut of blackened dissonant death metal, it's Resin Tomb's turn now to drop jaws with their unique, acerbic blend of death metal, grindcore and sludge on their full length debut. Decibel Magazine premiered their album in its entirety which can be found https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/01/16/full-album-stream-resin-tomb-cerebral-purgatory/
"basically unleash a firestorm of ugliness with few opportunities for listeners to gasp for air. It’s viscerally nasty"
RESIN TOMB – “CEREBRAL PURGATORY”
For
fans of: Terra
Builder, Replicant, Vermin Womb, Norse, Spurn, Michel Anoia
After releasing a couple of well-received EPs, Australian band Resin Tomb have perfected their sound for their highly awaited debut full length and it's everything you've come to expect from them and more. They've forged their own sound which is a remarkably cohesive mix of dissonant death metal, gravelly grind and somehow even thick, blackened sludge. This unique sound allows them to do their own thing and veer into whatever direction they feel like and it still sounds complete and fulfilling. Every song is an excursion, delivering the goods in one way or the other. It keeps you on edge, with Resin Tomb exploring the myriad possibilities, while keeping the music taut and explosive. Tantalizing dissonant riffs often give way to skull-splintering breakdowns and then they carry on business as usual and do the next thing to obliterate your existence. Resin Tomb remain fully in control throughout the ideal duration of the album, pivoting effortlessly between the barely identifiable realms without disrupting the inexorable momentum, infusing atmosphere and intrigue into their jagged, abrasive sound like no other and giving us one of the best albums this style has witnessed.
Line up:
Matt Budge (Consumed) - Vocals
Perry Vedelago (Siberian Hell Sounds) - Drums
Brendan Auld (Descent, Feculent) - Guitar
Matt Gordon - Guitar
Mitch Long (Consumed) - Bass
Additional Vocals on Flesh Brick By Scott Tabone of Burial Pit
Artwork by Mitchell Nolte (Baest, Werewolves)
Track listing:
1. Dysphoria
2. Flesh Brick
3. Scalded
4. Cerebral Purgatory
5. Human Confetti
6. Purge Fluid
7. Concrete Crypt
8. Putrescence
Official release date - January 19th, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/resintombdeath
Thank you so much for your time Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
Der wirklich unerwartete Star dieser Blutorgie ist jedoch ein sehr old-schoolig
melodischer Metal-Epilog, der einen leicht in ehrfürchtige Rückblenden
versetzen kann – wenn man schon eine Weile länger Metalhead ist. LEACH selbst
beschreiben dieses Stück nordischer Perfektion in viel einfacheren Worten: "Eine
gute Zusammenfassung dessen, worum es uns geht. Schnelles 'in your face'-Zeug,
gemischt mit Rock'n'Roll-Grooves und Melodien.”Die Bilder des Musikvideos unterstreichen diese Zeremonie der Gegensätze perfekt: von der schweißtreibenden Hardrock-Performance der Band inmitten der unheimlichen Atmosphäre eines nächtlichen Parkplatzes bis hin zur raffinierten Eleganz weiblicher Bewegungen auf der Suche nach dem perfekten Schwinger in einer blutgetränkten Fight-Club-Situation, dargestellt von den schwedischen Profi-Wrestlerinnen Betty Rose und Sixt. Hier gibt es die neue Video-Single “Gone To Waste” in voller Pracht:
Link zum Video auf YouTube: https://youtu.be/zT8rjTr0lSc
Mit drei Full-Length-Releases und einer EP im Rücken konnten sich LEACH längst einen festen Platz in der skandinavischen Musikszene sichern. Sie haben den international geschätzten schwedischen Sound neu definiert, indem sie Elemente der kultigen Göteborger Szene mit der besonderen Aggressivität des nordischen Hardcore verschmolzen und dabei eine gute Portion Stockholmer Death der alten Schule einfließen ließen. Ihr Markenzeichen sind elektrisierende und aufregende Smash-Songs mit groovigen Wendungen – man stelle sich einfach ein blutrünstiges, melodiehungriges Bastardkind von Entombed und Exodus vor, zwei der größten langjährigen Einflüsse der Band.
Diese Gang – Markus Wikander am Gesang und an den Gitarren, Robert Karlsson an den Gitarren, Anders Nordlander (sowie sein Nachfolger Tobias Oja) am Bass und Joachim Dahlström am Schlagzeug – weiß genau, wie sie ihre Stilmischung einzusetzen hat, und viele der wichtigsten Playlist-Redakteure auf der ganzen Welt haben den Jungs im Laufe der Jahre immer wieder recht gegeben. Die Vocals haben Biss, die Riffs treiben zum Moshen an und die Melodien öffnen sich zu leidenschaftlichen großen Lebensfragen. Der thematische Spannungsbogen zwischen Revolution, sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und innerer Zerrissenheit in den Texten der Band bietet ein herrlich dynamisches Druckventil für aufgestaute Emotionen jeglicher Art.
Und auch in der Touring-Abteilung sind die Schweden nicht zu verachten: In ihrer beachtlichen Live-Historie haben LEACH die Bühne schon mit prominenten Bands wie Unearth, Misery Index, Belphegor und Kampfar geteilt. Dadurch hat sich in den letzten Jahren eine begeisterte Fangemeinde um die Band gebildet, die das Ganze beispielhaft anhand eines typischen LEACH-Live-Erlebnisses beschreibt: "Energie bis zum Anschlag – die Menge spürt, dass wir alles geben und gibt uns Energie zurück." Die Tourneevorbereitungen für 2024 haben längst begonnen und erste Schweden-Shows sowie einige Festivalauftritte sind schon gebucht.
LEACHs viertes Album “New Model Of Disbelief” wird am 19. April 2024 digital sowie auf CD und LP veröffentlicht. Christian Silver von Studiomega (Sepultura, Kreator, Soilwork), der sich schon um das Vorgängeralbum “Lovely Light of Life” gekümmert hat, fungierte erneut als treibende Kraft in Sachen Recording, Mixing und Mastering.
Checkt hier unbedingt den Pre-Save des Albums aus https://orcd.co/leach und vergesst nicht, die neue Single “Gone To Waste” direkt auf die Playlist eurer Wahl zu werfen: https://orcd.co/gonetowaste
https://www.facebook.com/leachswe
MOTÖRHEAD: "THE LÖST TAPES" als CD-Kollektion + Brandneuer Teil 5 auch als Doppel-LP
“The Löst Tapes”-Reihe endlich als CD-Kollektion!
Inklusive Aufnahmen der Show vom heiligen Rasen auf dem Download Festival 2008 in Donington
Vorbestellung ab sofort unter: https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PR
Musikkassetten! Erinnerst du dich noch daran? Diese Dinger mit den Doppelspulen und dem breiten braunen Plastikband, das sich gelegentlich lockerte und aus der Hülle hing, sodass man einen Bleistift und ein kräftiges Handgelenk brauchte, um es wieder zurückzudrehen?
Ja, es gab einmal eine Zeit, da enthielten Soundsysteme Kassettendecks für den ausdrücklichen Zweck, Shows aufzuzeichnen, und diese Kassettendinger waren Standard bei jeder Tournee. Motörhead stellten da ganz sicher keine Ausnahme dar und nahmen Show für Show auf ihnen auf. Sie enthalten Gold, reines aurales Gold, und lagen viele Jahre lang Hunderte von Metern tief unter der Erde in einer kleinen Höhle, die Lemmy gehörte, bewacht von kleinen, haarigen Zenturionen in römischen Rüstungen mit winzigen Speeren und schlechter Laune. Nur das magische Passwort konnte sie ihnen entreißen – zum Glück hatte Lem es aufgeschrieben und in einem alten Skizzenbuch für uns hinterlassen. Es kamen eine Menge dieser dreckigen, staubigen, schmierigen kleinen Dinger zusammen, mit Namen wie Malmö, Madrid, Heilbronn und Norwich, die mit Kugelschreiber auf die winzigen Etiketten gekritzelt waren, zusammen mit einem Datum... und so begann man, diese einzigartige Sammlung von Live-Perlen durch sorgfältig digitalisierte Transfers in einer Reihe von Veröffentlichungen mit dem Titel “The Löst Tapes” verfügbar zu machen.
Bis heute wurden fünf Konzerte aus diesen Kassettendokumenten von Motörheads ohrenbetäubendem Querschnitt durch Jahrzehnte von Live-Auftritten digital veröffentlicht, und die Teile 1 bis 4 erhielten zudem limitierte Vinyl-Editionen. Aufgrund der überwältigenden Nachfrage ist die Sammlung der Bände 1 bis 5 nun als CD-Box-Set erhältlich, wobei der neuste Band 5 auch auf Vinyl gepresst wurde.
“The Löst Tapes” erscheint am 23. Februar 2024 und kann ab sofort hier
vorbestellt werden: https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PRUnten findest du sämtliche Details zu den “The Löst Tapes”, schaue aber auf jeden Fall auch auf www.iMotorhead.com vorbei, um spannende News und Updates zu erhalten!
Titellisten von “The Löst Tapes” Volumes 1-5 :
Volume 1: Live at Sala Aqualung, Madrid, 1st June 1995
1. Ace of Spades
2. Sex and Death
3. Over Your Shoulder
4. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
5. Metropolis
6. On Your Feet or On Your Knees
7. Liar
8. Stay Clean
9. Burner
10. Orgasmatron
11. Dog Face Boy
12. Born to Raise Hell
13. Nothing Up My Sleeve
14. Lost in the Ozone
15. The One to Sing the Blues
16. You Better Run
17. Sacrifice
18. Going to Brazil
19. Killed by Death
20. Silver Machine
21. Iron Fist
22. Overkill
Volume 2: Live at University of East Anglia, Norwich, 18th October 1998
1. Bomber
2. No Class
3. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
4. Over Your Shoulder
5. Civil War
6. Take the Blame
7. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
8. Nothing Up My Sleeve
9. Born to Raise Hell
10. Shine
11. Love for Sale
12. Dead Men Tell No Tales
13. Sacrifice
14. Too Late Too Late
15. Orgasmatron
16. Stone Dead Forever
17. Going to Brazil
18. Killed by Death
19. Iron Fist
20. Ace of Spades
21. Overkill
Volume 3: Live at KB Hallen, Malmö, 17th November 2000
1. We Are Motörhead
2. Bomber
3. No Class
4. I'm so Bad (Baby I Don't Care)
5. Over Your Shoulder
6. Civil War
7. Metropolis
8. Shoot You in the Back
9. God Save the Queen
10. Born to Raise Hell
11. Stay Out of Jail
12. Damage Case
13. Sacrifice
14. Orgasmatron
15. Lemmy Bass Solo
16. Going to Brazil
17. Broken
18. Iron Fist
19. Killed by Death
20. Ace of Spades
21. Overkill
22. We Are Motörhead
Volume 4: Live at Sporthalle, Heilbronn, 29th December 1984
1. Iron Fist
2. Stay Clean
3. Heart of Stone
4. The Hammer
5. Metropolis
6. Shoot You in the Back
7. Jailbait
8. Killed by Death
9. Ace of Spades
10. Steal Your Face
11. Nothing Up My Sleeve
12. Road Crew Introduction - Adrian
13. (We Are) The Road Crew
14. Bite the Bullet
15. The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
16. No Class
17. Motörhead
18. Bomber
19. Overkill
20. Iron Fist
21. Stay Clean
Volume 5: Live at Download Festival, Donington, England, June 13, 2008
(auch als Doppel-LP erhältlich)
1. Doctor Rock
2. Stay Clean
3. Be My Baby
4. Killers
5. Metropolis
6. Over the Top
7. One Night Stand
8. Rosalie
9. In the Name of Tragedy
10. Just 'Cos You Got the Power
11. Going to Brazil
12. Killed by Death
13. Ace of Spades
14. Overkill
Jetzt hier https://motorhead.lnk.to/losttapesvol5PR vorbestellen
HORRESQUE - Neues Album “CHASMS PT. II - THE DEVOURING EXORBITANCE” erscheint am 22.03.2024 bei Supreme Chaos Records / Video zur ersten Single “Hermann´s End“ ab 18:00 online!
Es sind die Abgründe des menschlichen Geistes; es ist die grausame und abscheuliche Natur des Menschen, die alles antreibt, wofür HORRESQUE steht. Grimmiger und kraftvoller, hochenergetischer, tiefschwarzer Death Metal mit einem einzigartigen Twist aus Doppel-Gitarren-Melodien, unerbittlichem und kraftvollem Schlagzeugspiel und manischem Gesang - Horresque klingen nicht wie alle anderen. Die Lyrics sind einzigartig - authentische Geschichten, die die Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche ungeschminkt zur Schau stellen.
HORRESQUE‘s
Gitarrist S. D. ist Mitglied der deutschen Black Metal Legende ‚Nocte Obducta‘,
des ägyptischen Death Metal Acts ‚Crescent‘, ‚Slidhr‘, und arbeitet als Live-
Musiker für Bands wie ‚Los Males del Mundo‘ oder ‚Heretoir‘. Sänger M.R. hat
seine Stimmbänder schon für die deutsche Death Metal Institution
‚Discreation‘ gequält.Nach der Veröffentlichung eines Drei-Song-Demos im Jahr 2016 wurde das Debütalbum der Band ‚Chasms Pt. I - Avarice and Retribution‘ im Februar 2020 von The Crawling Chaos Records aus Köln veröffentlicht. Während Covid19 drehte die Band ein 30-minütiges DIY- Livevideo namens ‚Live Chasms‘, das in Zusammenarbeit mit Metal Injection veröffentlicht wurde und Teil des Finales der ‚Slay at home‘-Serie war.
HORRESQUE haben sich einen Namen als unerbittlicher und kraftvoller Liveact gemacht. Gigs im Vorprogramm von Bands wie Afsky, Desaster, Deserted Fear, Downfall of Gaia, Fleshcrawl, Gaerea, Grima, Imperium Dekadenz, Kanonenfieber, Thron, Thulcandra und Uada konnten sie schon für sich verbuchen. Horresque wurden auch für das Heidelberg Death Fest, die Partysan Herbstoffensive und das De Mortem et Diabolum angeheuert.
Das zweite Album ‚Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance‘ wurde in den Woodshed Studios in Landshut unter den meisterhaften Händen von Victor Santura aufgenommen. Coverart und Layouting wurden von Irrwisch Artdesign erstellt.
Wie schon auf dem Debüt deutet das lyrische Konzept auf die sieben Todsünden hin - Chasms Pt. II - wird sich auf Völlerei, Lust und die sehr weltliche Eigenschaft des Machtmissbrauchs konzentrieren.
Bereits heute gibt es vorab das Video zur ersten Single „Hermann´s End“, hier könnt ihr das Video ab 18:00 schauen: https://youtu.be/cF_AlIBhuEk
Das neue Album „Chasms Pt. II – The Devouring Exorbitance“ kann ab sofort hier vorbestellt werden: https://supremechaos.de/artists/horresque/
Die Band über die Zusammenarbeit und das neue Album:
"Voller Stolz können wir verkünden, dass wir uns für die Veröffentlichung unseres Zweitwerks 'Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance' mit Supreme Chaos Records zusammengetan haben.
Für diese Platte haben wir uns im kreativen Prozess selbst neu erfunden, uns diesen Songs mit Haut und Haaren verschrieben, und unsere Interpretation von Blackened Death Metal neu definiert.
Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit mit Supreme Chaos Records, einer echten Qualitätsadresse für den Extremmetal-Underground!!!
Als erste Kostprobe der neuen Platte haben wir den Song 'Hermann's End' ausgewählt, einen Track, der direkt zur Sache kommt, kompromisslos, schnell, treibend. Wie gemacht für unsere Live-Gigs - und deshalb haben wir das dazu gehörende Video auch bei einem Konzert im vergangenen Oktober gedreht."
“Chasms Pt. II - The Devouring Exorbitance” erscheint am 22.03.2024 bei Supreme Chaos Records!
https://link.supremechaos.de/horresque/
https://www.horresque.de/
https://www.facebook.com/Horresque
HALPHAS – “SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME”
Genre: Black MetalLabel: Folter Records
Vertrieb: Alive
VÖ: 29.02.2024
Endlich können wir das dritte Album der Underground-Warlords HALPHAS ankündigen!
Nach ihrem 2017er Debüt „Dawn O A Crimson Empire“ („Bärenstarker melodischer Black Metal“ – Powermetal.de; „Eine kühle, melancholische und emotionale Atmosphäre, die berührt.“ – Rock Hard) und „The Infernal Path Into Oblivion“ („Es ist schon bemerkenswert, in welch kurzer Zeit sich die Deutschen im Black Metal nach oben gespielt haben.“ – Metal.de) folgt nun der nächste Schlag der Hessen. Mit Berith – siehe respektive höre auch die Paganisten Timor Et Tremor – hat man einen neuen ausdrucksstarken Vokalisten im Line-up.
SERMONS OF THE BLACK FLAME ist abermals purer, den Traditionen der vorrangig skandinavischen Schule verpflichteter Black Metal – aber noch abwechslungsreicher und epischer als die beiden Vorgänger. Drummer Tempestas hierzu im Interview bei Undergrounded.de: „Wir wollen keine Songs schreiben, die sofort leicht runtergehen und die man nach dreimal hören satt hat. Bei uns stehen der künstlerische Aspekt und die Philosophie dahinter weit oben.“
Acht neue Kompositionen – vielgestaltig, (nicht zu) melodisch, voll Leidenschaft und atmosphärischer Tiefe; nach dem großartigen „Into The Fires Of The Black Flame“ kehrt man nur ungern in die schnöden Realitäten der Gegenwart zurück.
https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany
https://www.facebook.com/halphasofficial
The fourth and the last single Our Final Hour is released today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-final
Comments from the band:"Final Hour paints a mental landscape of humanity's last moments before it is too late to change the course. The song is a multi-faceted epic where you get lost in the currents of grooving riffs, painting chords and dark doomsday cacophonies. The voice of guest vocalist Stephanie Mazor is pure and beautiful but also melancholic because the bitter end for us all is near."
The third single 'To Serve The Pestilence' with a music video available here: https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
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
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 - 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
Label: Rottweiler Records
Release date: march 1st 2023
Genre: Doom/Death/Sludge Metal
For fans of: Jupiterian | Bongripper | Conan | Primitive Man
Azell are a two piece, female-fronted doom/sludge metal band, featuring the gut-wrenching vocals of Courtney Napier. Their debut album, Death Control, sets tales of alien abduction, unfathomable powers and the torturous ending of human existence to a soundtrack of colliding worlds…
“Surrounded by madness, surrounded by hunger, surrounded by everything but death, I knew death was our only way out.”- Harlan Ellison – I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
From the forests and floodplains of Louisville, Kentucky, comes a sound of ancient, earthshaking power, of portentous doom and monolithic sludge. Death Control is the formidable debut album from Azell and from its depths a legion of giants marches forth, moving at the pace of planets. Each note is a sombre, back breaking burden laid reverently upon the shoulders of the listener and these songs cannot be rushed, these implacable titans cannot be induced to lift their pace. Days can pass between chords as these gargantuan sonic edifices mark their stately progress. There is an otherworldly might that radiates from songs like ‘Chemical Chains’, a dark groove that rumbles beneath the crust of the crawling damnation that is ‘Apocalypse Verdict’, a transportative, cavernous darkness that draws you in, like the irresistible breath of a slumbering god, pulsing from the vastness of ‘Echoes Of Eternity’…and then there is the desperate, claustrophobic terror of standout track and new single, ‘A.M.’, a jarring, discordant invoking of a tale of absolute nerve-shredding horror and never ending, hopeless captivity. This may be the first full length album to emerge under the Azell banner by creative duo Courtney and David Napier, but these songs feel ancient, as if they were formed by the collision of tectonic plates when the earth was young. Hypnotic in their sheer heaviness, Azell are destined to crush everything that stands in the way of their inevitable, intractable progress.
Created by the band’s own David Napier, the dark, cosmic artwork that adorns Death Control perfectly captures the sense of immeasurable infinity that roars within the subterranean riff chambers like an underground ocean. Sound and vision combine into a fantastic celebration of the most intimidating and oppressive music imaginable. On March 1st Rottweiler Records will unbar the gate and invite you to stare into the ineffable blackness of the void. Give yourself up to the slow motion tidal wave of caustic sludge and hold tight to your soul!
Line-up:
David Napier - Guitars/Drums/Vocals
Courtney Napier – Bass/Vocals/Drums
www.rottweilerrecords.com
www.facebook.com/azell.band
Norwegian death/thrashers SOVEREIGN have officially unleashed their debut album, ALTERED REALITIES.
For
fans of :
Nekromantheon, early Sepultura,
Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…Altered Realities is now available via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. Stream the album at https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/altered-realities
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.
“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.”
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
Release
date :
February 16th 2024Genre : Black Metal
Origin : France
Label: Les Acteurs de L’Ombre Productions
Network distributor: Season of Mist / Plastic Head
Digital distributor: The Orchard
Tracklist:
1 - L’Homme du Tarn
2 - The Ides of March
3 - La Semaine Sanglante
4 - A l’Insurrection
5 - La Loi de la Nation
6 - De Republica
The band came into being at the end of 2013, thanks to the artistic collaboration of Sinai and Aharon.
Their first release, an EP, saw the light of day in 2014, marking their musical debut.
In 2016, the band released their debut album entitled “Har HaKarmel”, exploring themes related to the decay of paganism.
In 2019, the band released a split in collaboration with Darkenhöld, under the aegis of Les Acteurs de l’Ombre.
Continuing their momentum, 2020 saw the release of their second album, dubbed “ὄ θεός ό βασιλεύς”, distributed by Les Acteurs de l’Ombre. This album delves into the relationship between politics and divinity.
In 2023, the band reveals its third album, entitled “De Republica”.
Pre-orders : https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/bands/griffon
https://www.facebook.com/griffonblackmetal
Band tells about the song:
"Beyond the Blackened Veil of Magellan is a nod to the pioneers of technical death metal. The track balances the album alongside some of the faster songs on the album. Thematically, the track is built around cosmological theories presented about the black holes within the Large Magellanic Cloud."
The album "TRANSCENDENT ORIGINS" will be released on March 29th2024.
Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/ulterror-btbvom
Album pre-order available at https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/ulterror-transcendent-origins and https://ulterror.bandcamp.com/album/transcendent-origins
A Serpent’s Tongue, is the second single from PRAISE THE PLAGUE's upcoming new album Suffocating In The Current Of Time, which is set to be released on February 16th!
The
single is accompanied by a video clip from Chariot Of Black Moth, who
already did videos and trailers for Napalm Death, Cave In, God Is An
Astronaut and many others.PRAISE THE PLAGUE formulate the introduction to the dark, grim soundscape of their third album themselves by saying: "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.
"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.
Suffocating In The Current Of Time - Out February 16th
Album Track List:
Veil of Tyrants
The Tide
Astray From Light
A Serpent's Tongue
Devourer
Throne of Decay
https://www.facebook.com/lifeforcerecords
https://www.facebook.com/praisetheplague
The album was premiered via Veil of Sound, check it out here: https://veilofsound.com/2024/01/19/Record_Special-CoraxBM.html
“Pagana” is scheduled for release on 26 January 2024 via The Circle Music (also known for Necromantia, The Magus, Thou Art Lord, Autumn Tears) and is available for pre-order. The album will be available in CD, vinyl, tape and digital formats.
Pre-order: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=corax-b-mMerch: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/the-circle-releases-merchantise/
The band commented:
“Pagana" is our first full-length album after releasing our first EP "Spread The Occult". It consists of seven songs recorded with two bass guitars (Vi bass guitar) and a four-string for even darker melodies and riffs. Most of the lyrics are in Greek to express our feelings better on the black canvas. This is a Pagan Black Metal album with a lot of Thrash and Hardcore Punk influences dressed up with dark melodies from the Primal Greek and Scandinavian BM scene"
Corax B.M's sound could best be characterised as a combination of black metal that owes a lot to early Rotting Christ, Necromantia and thrash metal or even hardcore influences that weave through many parts of their music. The Greek verse gives its own distinct sound. Aggressive, rough and emotionally charged, "Pagana" oozes with energy from start to finish.
“Pagana” follows on from the release of the “Spread the Occult” EP which saw the light of day in May 2022 via Poland’s Pagan Records and featured The Magus (Necromantia, Yoth Iria etc.) on guest vocals on the song “Anilliagos”. Hailing from Athens, Greece, the band started as a side project by Kostas “Corax” Katoikos (Blossom Death, Anachrist, In Burial, ex-Sorrowful Angels) who collaborated with drummer Morker (Yiannis Chariskos) and vocalist Énnea (Marita Makaronidi) for her use of “whisper vocals”. Later, they were joined by bassist Peisithanatos (Thanos Nanopoulos) and the project inevitably became a solid band.
Shortly after joining Pagan Records’ roster, the project started performing live. The first live appearance was in April of 2022 at Remedy live stage (Athens). Later in September 2022, they appeared during the opening day of Golden R Festival in Volos, in October 2022, then at Storming The Gates Festival in Athens and in February 2023 at Blackended Horizons with more shows scheduled for 2023 and 2024.
Pre-Order “Pagana”: https://bit.ly/CoraxPre-Order
Listen to “Pagana” in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPidPpbNKs
Corax B.M on “Pagana” are:
Kostas "Corax" Katoikos - Lead Vocals/ Rythm Bass
Thanos "Peisithanatos" Nanopoulos - Lead Vi Bass
Ennea - Additional Vocals
Giannis "Morker" Chariskos - Drums
https://thecirclemusic.gr/
https://www.facebook.com/corax-bm
Taking up the baton from label mates Saevus Finis who recently put out a staggering debut of blackened dissonant death metal, it's Resin Tomb's turn now to drop jaws with their unique, acerbic blend of death metal, grindcore and sludge on their full length debut. Decibel Magazine premiered their album in its entirety which can be found https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/01/16/full-album-stream-resin-tomb-cerebral-purgatory/
"basically unleash a firestorm of ugliness with few opportunities for listeners to gasp for air. It’s viscerally nasty"
RESIN TOMB – “CEREBRAL PURGATORY”
For
fans of: Terra
Builder, Replicant, Vermin Womb, Norse, Spurn, Michel AnoiaAfter releasing a couple of well-received EPs, Australian band Resin Tomb have perfected their sound for their highly awaited debut full length and it's everything you've come to expect from them and more. They've forged their own sound which is a remarkably cohesive mix of dissonant death metal, gravelly grind and somehow even thick, blackened sludge. This unique sound allows them to do their own thing and veer into whatever direction they feel like and it still sounds complete and fulfilling. Every song is an excursion, delivering the goods in one way or the other. It keeps you on edge, with Resin Tomb exploring the myriad possibilities, while keeping the music taut and explosive. Tantalizing dissonant riffs often give way to skull-splintering breakdowns and then they carry on business as usual and do the next thing to obliterate your existence. Resin Tomb remain fully in control throughout the ideal duration of the album, pivoting effortlessly between the barely identifiable realms without disrupting the inexorable momentum, infusing atmosphere and intrigue into their jagged, abrasive sound like no other and giving us one of the best albums this style has witnessed.
Line up:
Matt Budge (Consumed) - Vocals
Perry Vedelago (Siberian Hell Sounds) - Drums
Brendan Auld (Descent, Feculent) - Guitar
Matt Gordon - Guitar
Mitch Long (Consumed) - Bass
Additional Vocals on Flesh Brick By Scott Tabone of Burial Pit
Artwork by Mitchell Nolte (Baest, Werewolves)
Track listing:
1. Dysphoria
2. Flesh Brick
3. Scalded
4. Cerebral Purgatory
5. Human Confetti
6. Purge Fluid
7. Concrete Crypt
8. Putrescence
Official release date - January 19th, 2023
https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords
https://www.facebook.com/resintombdeath
Thank you so much for your time Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India
MEPHISTO – „ CARPATHIAN TALES „
Brutal
Records is thrilled to share the news of their recent collaboration with
Cuban Symphony Black Metal band Mephisto. The band has officially signed a
global deal with the label. Mephisto,
recognized for their unique Cuban black metal style, has unveiled the single
and video "Symphony of Wolves" from their upcoming album
"Carpathian Tales," slated for release on March 1st, 2024, through
Brutal Records..
Symphony of Wolves (Single) Buy Now: https://orcd.co/brut89655/
Carpathian Tales (Album) Pre-Order : https://orcd.co/carpathiantales
Hailing from Holguín, Cuba, Mephisto first emerged in September 1997, bringing a unique blend of organic and orchestral sounds to the Black Metal scene. They quickly became trailblazers in the Cuban music landscape. Looking to extend their influence globally, Mephisto underwent changes in their appearance, logo, and stage style.
They embraced digital platforms to keep pace with the evolving music industry. Despite these shifts, they preserved their raw and authentic essence, maintaining strong connections with existing fans while also attracting new followers.
Members:
Kevin Chaperón - Guitar and Vocalist
Fabián F. Rodríguez González - Guitar Alexander
Jorge Parra - Bass, Drums Sampler and Orchestra
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Genre: Black Metal
Country: México
Release date: February 9th 2024
Slipcase Digipack CD edition limited edition
Moribund Records will release Digipack version for USA/ Canada
6th Album for Hacavitz from a 7 years Hiatus, the band is coming back in Darken Anger with a reinforced and a more simple, straight forward and lethal formula that will rapt your essence to the core.
43 minutes Long of pure Blackened and Metallic Music that Hacavitz had redefined in their last productions, mastering their own Sound and capturing the aura of the Night with this ultimate Offering of Darkness, "Muerte" had defined the whole concept now for the messengers of Opacity, inspired by the Old Black Metal Sound and feeling from the ends of 80's and beginnings of the 90's with a thick and heavy recording production supporting the compositions of this ending saga of the entity of Unlight.
Tracklist:
1 - Muerte Primera
2 - Hiaretikos Nicte
3 - Moonstench
4 - Voivodvz
5 - Tsontekotl Ika Tletl
6 - Conticinium
CD limited to 500 copies
Recording credits:
All processes made by José Carlos Padilla at One Pot Music Studios, Querétaro, Qro, México 2023
Line up on this recording:
Antimo Buonanno - Guitars, Bass & Vocals
Cesar Sanchez – Drums
Special Guest Musicians:
Miguel Angel Victorino of SKULL MASK in the track "Tsontekotl Ika Tletl"
Extra Drums percussion in "Hiaretikos Nicte" by Alberto Vidal
The tracks "Kyrie Eleison" by Mozart and "Kosmogonia" by Krysztoff Penderecki were used and taken without permission but with credits given.
Official line up:
Antimo Buonanno - Guitars & Vocals
César Sánchez – Drums
Fernando León – Guitars
Alan González - Bass
Art credits:
Cover by Antonio Nolasco
2nd Cover Artwork by Daniel Corcuera
Aditional artist: Brvja XIII
Hacavitz Celtic Frosted Sigil by: FluxofDeath
Video animation by Ivan Vásquez – Voidwolf
Artist in Video Lyric: Brvja XIII
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091126387866
IMPERCEPTUM – “CHAOS PILGRIMAGE”
Label : The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)
Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 22/02/2024
Genre : Atmospheric Black Funeral Doom Metal from Germany
Imperceptum is perhaps the most hermetic and ambitious project of Void, one of the most creative musicians hailing from old Germany, someone capable of conceiving the brutality behind a band like Cult of Extinction, the dizzying harmonies of Mortal or being part of the brown beasts Voreus. However, it’s when you listen to Imperceptum, a band at the opposite end of the spectrum from all of these, that you realize the enormous talent of the musician from Bremen...
With Imperceptum, Void plunges himself into the unfathomable and black cosmic abyss to craft something entirely different, an impenetrable and viscous amalgamation of hypnotic and leaden funeral doom with atmospheric black metal and dark ambient elements, a stroke of genius within reach of very few that will send shivers down your spine from the very first moment with its absolute beauty and immensity...
The German clairvoyant once again summons his most cherished creation to reconstruct the absolute infinite chaos and beauty of the cosmos through an intricate and unique sensory experience, where every chord, every note, pays homage to Cosmic Darkness, Nothingness and Death... highly recommended if you enjoy bands like Evoken, Shape of Despair, Darkspace, Funeral, Thergothon, Morgion or even Esoteric...
www.darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/imperceptum
Symphony of Wolves (Single) Buy Now: https://orcd.co/brut89655/
Carpathian Tales (Album) Pre-Order : https://orcd.co/carpathiantales
Hailing from Holguín, Cuba, Mephisto first emerged in September 1997, bringing a unique blend of organic and orchestral sounds to the Black Metal scene. They quickly became trailblazers in the Cuban music landscape. Looking to extend their influence globally, Mephisto underwent changes in their appearance, logo, and stage style.
They embraced digital platforms to keep pace with the evolving music industry. Despite these shifts, they preserved their raw and authentic essence, maintaining strong connections with existing fans while also attracting new followers.
Members:
Kevin Chaperón - Guitar and Vocalist
Fabián F. Rodríguez González - Guitar Alexander
Jorge Parra - Bass, Drums Sampler and Orchestra
https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/
Genre: Black MetalCountry: México
Release date: February 9th 2024
Slipcase Digipack CD edition limited edition
Moribund Records will release Digipack version for USA/ Canada
6th Album for Hacavitz from a 7 years Hiatus, the band is coming back in Darken Anger with a reinforced and a more simple, straight forward and lethal formula that will rapt your essence to the core.
43 minutes Long of pure Blackened and Metallic Music that Hacavitz had redefined in their last productions, mastering their own Sound and capturing the aura of the Night with this ultimate Offering of Darkness, "Muerte" had defined the whole concept now for the messengers of Opacity, inspired by the Old Black Metal Sound and feeling from the ends of 80's and beginnings of the 90's with a thick and heavy recording production supporting the compositions of this ending saga of the entity of Unlight.
Tracklist:
1 - Muerte Primera
2 - Hiaretikos Nicte
3 - Moonstench
4 - Voivodvz
5 - Tsontekotl Ika Tletl
6 - Conticinium
CD limited to 500 copies
Recording credits:
All processes made by José Carlos Padilla at One Pot Music Studios, Querétaro, Qro, México 2023
Line up on this recording:
Antimo Buonanno - Guitars, Bass & Vocals
Cesar Sanchez – Drums
Special Guest Musicians:
Miguel Angel Victorino of SKULL MASK in the track "Tsontekotl Ika Tletl"
Extra Drums percussion in "Hiaretikos Nicte" by Alberto Vidal
The tracks "Kyrie Eleison" by Mozart and "Kosmogonia" by Krysztoff Penderecki were used and taken without permission but with credits given.
Official line up:
Antimo Buonanno - Guitars & Vocals
César Sánchez – Drums
Fernando León – Guitars
Alan González - Bass
Art credits:
Cover by Antonio Nolasco
2nd Cover Artwork by Daniel Corcuera
Aditional artist: Brvja XIII
Hacavitz Celtic Frosted Sigil by: FluxofDeath
Video animation by Ivan Vásquez – Voidwolf
Artist in Video Lyric: Brvja XIII
Layout by Ernesto Montero @ Brutal Design
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089871565437
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091126387866
IMPERCEPTUM – “CHAOS PILGRIMAGE”
Label : The Way of the Hermit (Darkwoods)Format : CD / Digital
Release Date: 22/02/2024
Genre : Atmospheric Black Funeral Doom Metal from Germany
Imperceptum is perhaps the most hermetic and ambitious project of Void, one of the most creative musicians hailing from old Germany, someone capable of conceiving the brutality behind a band like Cult of Extinction, the dizzying harmonies of Mortal or being part of the brown beasts Voreus. However, it’s when you listen to Imperceptum, a band at the opposite end of the spectrum from all of these, that you realize the enormous talent of the musician from Bremen...
With Imperceptum, Void plunges himself into the unfathomable and black cosmic abyss to craft something entirely different, an impenetrable and viscous amalgamation of hypnotic and leaden funeral doom with atmospheric black metal and dark ambient elements, a stroke of genius within reach of very few that will send shivers down your spine from the very first moment with its absolute beauty and immensity...
The German clairvoyant once again summons his most cherished creation to reconstruct the absolute infinite chaos and beauty of the cosmos through an intricate and unique sensory experience, where every chord, every note, pays homage to Cosmic Darkness, Nothingness and Death... highly recommended if you enjoy bands like Evoken, Shape of Despair, Darkspace, Funeral, Thergothon, Morgion or even Esoteric...
www.darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/darkwoods.eu
www.facebook.com/imperceptum