NEWS 31.10.2024
BONJOUR
TRISTESSE
– Neues Album „THE WORLD WITHOUT US” erscheint am 18.10.2024 über
Supreme Chaos Records / zweite Single „LIGHTBEARER” online!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:
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. 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 MichaĆ 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 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 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 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 "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, 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 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) https://linktr.ee/projectultimatesatan https://www.facebook.com/projectultimatesatan/ 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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564947165481 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. https://www.facebook.com/willowtip 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 Äeský 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/ 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 https://www.facebook.com/gutlessmelbourne "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 PorÄ bka by PrzemysĆaw Nowak. The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluĆÄ" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "ApostoĆ" (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 LudzkoĆci 2. Zjawa 3. KuĆșnia 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.facebook.com/paganrecords https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca 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 http://www.fighter-records.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fighter.records 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 https://ante-inferno.bandcamp.com/album/deaths-soliloquy 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 www.dyingvictims.com 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 https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords 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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100031805931920 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. https://linktr.ee/corrosiveelements 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 https://www.youtube.com/@terrortorymetal https://www.facebook.com/Terrortory 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 https://www.facebook.com/bindrunerecordings 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/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082688384218 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 https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom 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 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 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
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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
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.
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” 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! 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. nomadsnakepit@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/NomadSnakepit/
‘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 MAGEFA,
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.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLxWaoAed4 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. 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.
https://www.facebook.com/accuser2008 https://mdd-records.de/accuser
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. 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 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. https://www.facebook.com/FolterRecordsGermany https://www.facebook.com/Amysterycult 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 veroÌffentlicht 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 gegruÌndete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafuÌr bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphaÌrischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den HoÌrer durch ihre Tiefe und KomplexitaÌt fesselt. Mit ihrem neuen Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben uÌberspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem VorgaÌngeralbum 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 zerstoÌrerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein duÌsteres Bild unserer dystopischen RealitaÌt. „The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, waÌhrend der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wuÌtende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhaÌlt. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fuÌgen 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/ 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. https://www.facebook.com/Shatteredearthrecords https://www.facebook.com/Dragoncorpse 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564013775330 Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India Listen to “Krwawy Ćwit” here: https://youtu.be/jjiuhin_IdI https://deusmortemofficial.bandcamp.com/track/krwawy-wit „Krwawy Ćwit” 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 Ćwit” 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. https://www.facebook.com/deusmortemofficial/ 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 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 https://sentientruin.com/bands#/nekus 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’. https://www.vicrecords.com/ 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 PorÄ bka, Poland by PrzemysĆaw Nowak. The sound on "Monumenty" is an evolution of the band's past work on "W czeluĆÄ" (2022 split released via Godz ov War Productions), "ApostoĆ" (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 LudzkoĆci 2. Zjawa 3. KuĆșnia Materii 4. Oczyma Monumentu 5. Zmagaznie Rdzeniem Istnienia 6. Cyborium Zgnilizny i Brudu 7. 23.48.30 8. Antynatalizm Boga 9. Ubóstwo Idei https://www.pagan-records.com https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords https://www.facebook.com/czortbluznierca/ 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. https://ignitorband.com/product/1039420 https://metalonmetalrecords.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IGNITOR.METAL/ 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. https://furze.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Furzebook 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 www.facebook.com/Mass-Punishment 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 https://www.facebook.com/willowtip https://www.facebook.com/iniquitoussavagery 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/ 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords/ https://www.facebook.com/feralswe 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. https://www.youtube.com/@brutalrecords https://orcd.co/brut89659 https://www.brutalrecords.com/ https://linktr.ee/brutalrecords.official https://www.facebook.com/BrutalRecords.USA/ 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 https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom 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. https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheseAshesMetal 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 https://thesehandsmelt.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt https://www.facebook.com/Noctambulistband 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 https://www.facebook.com/noitasapattiofficial 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) https://www.facebook.com/willowtip https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Mosaic-Window-100094717845304/ 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 https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl/ https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropicAggression 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 https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/ https://linktr.ee/Ilienses https://www.facebook.com/iliensesofficial 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!" https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082732505774 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 https://www.dusktone.it/ https://www.facebook.com/dusktone/ https://onewiththeriverbed.com/ https://www.facebook.com/onewiththeriverbed/ 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 “ https://www.facebook.com/mario.klein.961/ 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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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 https://ddmsuo.eu/ 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 www.facebook.com/Aberratordeath 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. https://mdd-shop.de/ https://www.facebook.com/Official.SuidAkrA 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 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 https://linktr.ee/warfarer https://www.youtube.com/@warfarerband https://www.facebook.com/warfarerband 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 https://www.facebook.com/AntiHeroRecordsBelgium/ https://www.facebook.com/artefactsmetal 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 https://linktr.ee/tyrmfar 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 denigratemail@gmail.com www.facebook.com/denigrateCamp 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropyChicago 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. https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders "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 www.youtube.com/@hateangel4397 www.facebook.com/HateAngelBand 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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063634957182 https://facebook.com/Sleepless-112027358143762 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. https://mdd-shop.de/ https://www.facebook.com/Slechtvalk.metal/ 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. http://www.facebook.com/lordagheros https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2024/10/09/exclusive-premiere-stare-into-the-ultra-violet-shimmer-and-permeating-infra-sound-with-gigans-latest-single/ 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. https://www.facebook.com/willowtip https://www.facebook.com/Giganmusic/ 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 https://linktr.ee/loudragemusic 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/ http://www.facebook.com/crestofdarknessofficial 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 https://www.facebook.com/borisrecordsatl/ https://www.facebook.com/MisanthropicAggression 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. https://apocryphal-official.bandcamp.com/ 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, 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords https://www.facebook.com/DevenialVerdict Thank you so much for your time! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai India 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 MikoĆaj 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. https://amusetodeath.com/ 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. https://folter666shop.de/ https://www.facebook.com/Amysterycult/ 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: 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 https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom 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. https://thesehandsmelt.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt 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. https://lesacteursdelombre.net/product 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 www.facebook.com/Aberratordeath 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 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. https://metalonmetalrecords.com/ 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 https://www.facebook.com/willowtip 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 – “ΦΘΟΡΔ 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 – ΦθορÎŹ! Opening with ‘Breed Of Waste’ that highlights the incredibly harsh, caustic vocals of Odious, that freeze the blood with their unbridled savagery, ΦθορÎŹ 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 ΦθορÎŹ is much more than a glorious exposition of blasting ferocity and freezing wickedness, with ‘ΦθορÎŹ’ 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 ΦθορÎŹ! ΦθορÎŹ 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 ΦθορÎŹ arrives be prepared to follow Sørgelig into realms unknown…and beyond. Line-up: Odious – Vocals/Lyrics Reactive – Bass/Guitars NCRVZRS – Guitars (track 3) Îκπτωτος – 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 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! www.youtube.com/@Anomic-Official www.facebook.com/AnomicOfficialMusic 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 https://www.facebook.com/HiOPofficial https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords 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 https://shop.forcefieldrecords.org/ 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 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. 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, 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 https://www.facebook.com/feralswe https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords Thank you very much! Kunal Choksi Label owner Transcending Obscurity Mumbai, India 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 êOMA”. 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 êOMA” 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 êOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of MikoĆaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam ZióĆkowski, 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 êOMA” 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 PaweĆ Marzec of Kontamination Design (Dimmu Borgir, Morbus Chron, Blaze of Perdition, Manbryne). “AMOK êOMA” tracklist: 1. Spod spodu 2. Wniwecz 3. Tarantyzm 4. VII krÄ g 5. Sztuczne kwiaty 6. ĆmierÄ krzywdziciela 7. CiaĆo obce 8. Maligna FIASKO is: Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics Kozina – guitar MichuĆka – 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-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 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-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/ 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 BeĆiktaĆ 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 www.facebook.com/Strjaband www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092109806558 www.facebook.com/krehu.barbagia www.facebook.com/vrimblackmetal https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/ 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 veroÌffentlicht 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 gegruÌndete Black-Metal-Band aus Deutschland, ist dafuÌr bekannt Melancholie, Introspektion und Gesellschaftskritik miteinander zu verweben. Der Name der Band spiegelt eine tief empfundene existenzielle Verzweiflung wider. Ihr atmosphaÌrischer und depressiver Black Metal schafft eine intensive, emotionale Klangwelt, die den HoÌrer durch ihre Tiefe und KomplexitaÌt fesselt. Mit ihrem kommenden vierten Album „The World Without Us“ schließen BONJOUR TRISTESSE einen zwei Alben uÌberspannenden Handlungsbogen ab, der mit dem VorgaÌngeralbum 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 zerstoÌrerischen Auswirkungen entfremdeter Weltbeziehung moderner Gesellschaften und zeichnet ein duÌsteres Bild unserer dystopischen RealitaÌt. „The World Without Us“ kombiniert rohe Aggression mit melodischen Elementen, die oft in Richtung Raserei ausschlagen, waÌhrend der sowohl verzweifelte als auch wuÌtende Gesang eine beklemmende Stimmung aufrechterhaÌlt. Die Verweise auf zivilisationskritische Denker und existentialistische Schriftsteller fuÌgen 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. 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. https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy Listen to “MiÄdzyczas”: 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 “MiÄdzyczas” (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 “MiÄdzyczas” via digital platforms: https://bfan.link/ohg-miedzyczas “MiÄdzyczas” is an evolution of Odium Humani Generis’ sound which started with 2020’s debut album “PrzeddzieĆ” (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. “MiÄdzyczas” was recorded with Mariusz Konieczny at Heavy Gear Studio, and the album was mixed and mastered by The Fall (Owls Woods Graves, Hauntologist, MgĆa (live)) at SkrzypĆocz Studio. The unique graphic design was created by Emilia Ćpiewak, and the band photos were taken by RadosĆaw Chojnacki. Odium Humani Generis was established in 2015 in ĆódĆș, Poland. The band comprises BiaĆy 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, MgĆa, 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: MiÄdzyczas Release Show w/ Angrrsth, Kurhan & Alembik 5.10.24 - ĆódĆș, PL Blaze of Perdition, Odium Humani Generis, Shodan, Loathfinder 2.11.24 - Lublin, PL "Stella Pandora Tour" w/ Arkona & Above Aurora & ZmarĆym 09.11.24 - Koszalin, PL 10.11.24 - PoznaĆ, PL 15.11.24 - GdaĆsk, PL 16.11.24 - Gostynin, PL 22.11.24 - Bielsko-BiaĆa, P 23.11.24 - WrocĆaw, PL http://malignantvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/odiumbm 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 https://www.facebook.com/transcendingobscurityrecords https://www.facebook.com/DevenialVerdict 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 SmrÄka 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 https://www.facebook.com/NewStandardElite https://www.facebook.com/Emasculator 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 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063509051212 https://www.facebook.com/thunrazmetal/ 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/ 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.” â 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 “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 - WrocĆaw, A2 20.12.24 - GdaĆsk, 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 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 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 êOMA” it comprises eight songs about death and love, love for death and the death of love. The artwork to “AMOK êOMA” 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 PaweĆ 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 êOMA” were recorded at Santa Studio under the watchful eye and ear of MikoĆaj Kiciak. The vocals were recorded at Burning Tones by Adam ZióĆkowski, 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 “GĆupcy umierajÄ ” 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 êOMA”, 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 krÄ g 5. Sztuczne kwiaty 6. ĆmierÄ krzywdziciela 7. CiaĆo obce 8. Maligna FIASKO is: Mielnik – lead vocals, lyrics Kozina – guitar MichuĆka – 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
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dem ganzen Stapel an neuem metallischem Material auseinanderzusetzen, gibt es
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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! 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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 sh |